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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee (1/12/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- And the requestor shall work with the reputable land steward or the town conservation commission, as
- as the town conservation commission as the intended<00:07:20.000><c> use</c><00:07:20.240><c> is</c>
- I'm always impressed by my fellow public works members' questions.
- Services. Services. >> Thank<00:30:46.240><c> you.
- </c><00:30:52.640><c> Hampshire</c> public service company of New Hampshire public service company of
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from its September 29 meeting and then took up a series of Department of Transportation and Department of Administrative Services property actions. Several DOT items involved disposal of land originally acquired for the now-dissolved Conway bypass or other highway projects, including a 445.6-acre Conway parcel proposed for sale to the town of Conway for conservation use, a 1.78-acre Chesterfield parcel for sale to an abutter, a 6.13-acre Madison parcel tied to the Conway bypass, and a bulk disposal package of 22 improved parcels in Merrimack, Litchfield, and Hudson. Members asked about appraisals, conservation easements, federal funding restrictions, tenant occupancy, and whether the state would recover its original investment; DOT said values were based on appraisal or market analysis, federal reimbursements may be required where federal funds were used, and proceeds from turnpike-related property would return to the turnpike fund. All of these disposal motions were approved.
The committee also approved several DOT lease/easement items. These included a Greenfield railroad-corridor lease for equestrian use, a Lake Winnipesaukee dock lease to CE Realty Trust, a similar dock lease to Needle Eye Association, and an easement in Carroll for Industrial Wireless to build a private road and cross Mount Deception Brook for a cell tower project. Members focused on maintenance responsibilities, liability insurance, access limitations, fencing, and the relationship between the railroad corridor and adjacent uses. DOT said lessees would be responsible for maintenance, access to the railroad would be restricted, and liability insurance would be included where appropriate. The committee also approved a separate easement for Eversource in Rochester to install utility lines serving the new courthouse, with the department explaining that the easement is a narrow strip needed to complete construction.
The Department of Administrative Services received approval for a use-of-premises agreement allowing Rockingham County to lease 300 square feet in the Brentwood courthouse for office space, and for a perpetual utility easement in Rochester for Eversource, with a waiver of the administrative fee. The committee also heard that the Rochester courthouse project needs the utility work to finish construction. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly asked about insurance, public access, valuation, and whether tenants or abutters would have first opportunity to buy or lease the affected properties. All motions before the committee were adopted.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> based on what utility services you have. based on what utility services you have.
- </c><00:31:31.120><c> said,</c> isn't it, that the commission said, isn't it, that the commission said
- </c> Human Services people? Human Services people?
- </c> input from, this is not a public input from, this is not a public hearing,<01:07:59.920><c> but<
- events</c><01:52:04.960><c> to</c> public meetings and public events to public meetings and public events
Committee:
Senate Finance
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And we also do goods and services, and Rick Breeding in a district that provides a lot of goods and services
- So they got that service that they need to pay back.
- So they got that service that they need to pay back.
- providing services, being able to work through the counties and the cities to provide services and beds
- So now I'm going to open up for any members of the public.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules met to consider several items, beginning with gubernatorial appointments not required to appear. The committee approved multiple appointments on 3-2 and 5-0 votes, including members to the Board of Behavioral Sciences, the Contractors State License Board, and the Medical Board of California. Members also approved a bill referral item, a rule waiver request to suspend SR 55 for guests on the Senate floor during an adjourn-in-memory for former President Pro Tempore John Burton, and floor acknowledgment items, all by 5-0 vote.
The committee then heard the required appearance of Dina El-Tawansy for Director of the California Department of Transportation. In her opening remarks, she emphasized Caltrans’ priorities of safety, equity, climate resilience, economic prosperity, workforce development, and multimodal transportation. Senators questioned her on a range of issues, including impacts from federal and state rules affecting immigrant truck drivers, the Highway 58 truck climbing lane project, DBE reevaluation under new federal guidance, asphalt recycling and waste disposal, climate-related damage to infrastructure, and the future of transportation funding as gas tax revenue declines.
El-Tawansy said Caltrans would prioritize emergency and safety projects, continue work on the Highway 58 corridor, and help DBEs through a reevaluation process and outreach efforts. She described ongoing climate adaptation work, including vulnerability assessments, vegetation management, and corridor studies such as Route 37 and LOSSAN, and said the department is researching road user charges through pilots and national collaboration. She also discussed small-business programs, local hiring, toll lane agreement consistency, and efforts to address litter and homelessness on Caltrans property through delegated maintenance agreements and new staff positions.
After public testimony from numerous transportation, construction, local government, labor, and technology organizations in support of the nominee, the committee voted 5-0 to advance El-Tawansy’s appointment to the full Senate floor for confirmation. The meeting then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 40 Apr 29th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , and a reduced burden on emergency services.
- services.
- It is about public safety.
- public policy and public benefit charges currently assessed on electric and natural gas utility bills
- The commission can find this out.
Summary:
The House first adopted several ceremonial resolutions congratulating three Eagle Scouts, then concurred in Senate amendments to House bills affecting the town of Milford’s alcohol licensing law and the town of Middleton’s charter. It also passed to enact a Senate bill on maintenance of private roads in Gloucester and engrossed a House bill allowing Plymouth to create a special revenue account for land acquisition. The chamber later observed moments of silence for former Lynn City Councilor Richard “Rick” Ford, Portuguese American community leader Louis Pedroso, and Quincy veteran Mildred “Millie” Cox, and welcomed several guest groups and dignitaries, including students from Fall River, D.A.R. Good Citizen award recipients, and a British minister visiting the State House.
Most of the floor session centered on FY27 budget amendments, especially housing and shelter policy. Members debated and rejected multiple Republican amendments that would have tightened eligibility for the HomeBASE and emergency shelter programs by requiring citizenship or limiting access to U.S. citizens with Massachusetts residency, with supporters arguing the changes would reduce costs and opponents saying the programs already have strict eligibility rules and that the proposals would exclude lawful residents and vulnerable families. The House also rejected an amendment to block Housing and Livable Communities grants from being conditioned on MBTA Communities Act compliance, with supporters calling it a reprieve for noncompliant towns and opponents saying the law is helping address the housing shortage. A consolidated housing/environment amendment was then adopted 154-0, funding major housing, shelter, clean water, climate, and food assistance accounts.
The chamber also defeated amendments to create a data center commission and to eliminate the vocational-technical school admissions lottery, though the latter was withdrawn after debate. Another rejected amendment would have suspended public policy and public benefit charges on electric and gas bills; opponents said that would eliminate low-income and senior bill relief. The House then turned to education-related amendments, rejecting proposals to change special education reimbursement formulas and to raise the reimbursement rate from 75% to 80%, with opponents arguing the ideas needed committee review and cost analysis. Finally, the House began debating an amendment to fully fund regional school transportation by removing “subject to appropriation,” but the transcript ends before any final vote on that item.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a public policy analyst.
- services at our...
- The significant investment we make in these services is interpreter services at our health centers.
- That's a non-billable service.
- services, get paid the same rates as the PBM-owned pharmacies that provide these same services.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
Summary:
The committee held a lengthy hearing on a large docket of pharmacy and drug-pricing bills, with most testimony focused on PBM reform, 340B drug discount program protections, specialty medication access, and medication adherence. Chair James Murphy and Senator Paul Feeney opened the hearing and took testimony from legislators, patient advocates, pharmacists, health center leaders, industry representatives, and policy groups. Several speakers described delays, denials, high out-of-pocket costs, and pharmacy closures tied to PBM practices, while others emphasized the importance of community health centers and independent pharmacies in serving patients.
On the 340B program, supporters including Senator Eldridge, Senator Payano, Community Care Cooperative, Fenway Health, the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and several community health center leaders argued that bills such as H. 1107 and S. 819 would stop discriminatory PBM and manufacturer practices, preserve contract pharmacy access, and protect safety-net providers that say they reinvest savings into care, pharmacy expansion, interpreter services, behavioral health, and other services. Opponents including PhRMA, the Community Liver Alliance, and a public policy analyst argued the program lacks transparency and accountability, has grown beyond its original purpose, and may benefit large hospitals and for-profit entities more than low-income patients. They urged more reporting and oversight rather than expanding protections.
On PBM reform, testimony supported bills including H. 1157, H. 1234, S. 724, S. 831, and related measures that would require rebate pass-through, ban spread pricing, limit steering to PBM-owned pharmacies, and improve reimbursement for community pharmacies. Independent pharmacists and patients said current PBM practices raise costs, create administrative burdens, and threaten access to local pharmacies. PCMA, representing PBMs, opposed the reforms, arguing PBMs lower costs, that plan sponsors choose to contract with them, and that the Health Policy Commission and CHIA should complete their ongoing study before new mandates are adopted. The committee also heard support for H. 1322 and S. 734 on specialty medications, and for H. 781 and H. 1305 on medication synchronization to improve adherence. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> improve our repertoire re-entry services improve our repertoire re-entry services uh<00:35:28.359
- </c> treatment, uh job development services treatment, uh job development services for<00:35:34.440><
- </c> and medical and mental health services and medical and mental health services and<00:36:17.000><
- </c> where the rail system is, where public where the rail system is, where public transportation<00:
- </c><01:13:46.600><c> And</c> commission and others. And commission and others.
Bills:
SR185 , HB2452 , HB2329 , HB2272 , HB2273 , HB2335 , HB1656 , HB2207 , HB2289 , HB1854 , HB2581 , HB20 , HB2296 , HB1707 , HB2297 , HB1890 , HB2241 , HB2474 , HB1688 , HB2546 , HB1574 , HB1546 , HB2218 , HB1163 , HB1514 , HB1749 , HB2385 , HB1576 , HB1974 , HB2022 , HB1973 , HB2005 , HB1894 , HB1515 , HB1718 , HB1591 , HB2475 , HB1721 , HB1864 , HB1946 , HB1920
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/11/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And then section two is how it's established through the Public Utilities Commission by entering into
- And then on line 20 is the directions to the Public Utilities Commission that if these requirements are
- And then just some general language starting line 25 to make sure that the Public Utility Commission
- Mayors, and then just some general language starting line 25 to make sure that the Public Utility Commission
- I know the bill sponsor had referenced, uh, an opportunity or a reference to Public Utility Commission
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 23rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- County Department of Behavioral Health, for which he creates social media content, public service announcements
- Utilities Commission until 1982.
- He was a champion of public transparency, an author of the California Public Records Act and the Bagley-Keene
- in Washington, five years on the Public Utilities Commission, and six years on the California Public
- On a personal level, Bill encouraged me to pursue my goal of public service, often while sitting at his
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- Any additional public testimony?
- This recognizes the power of the Public Service Commission, and it directs the Public Service Commission
- Additionally, a robust vegetation management program promotes reliability of service.
- The Public Service Commission, the National Electric Safety Code, they all allude to certain standards
- The Public Service Commission, the Natural Electric Safety Code, they all all allude to certain standards
Committee:
Senate Energy and Environment
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment met with 13 members present, approved the June 4, 2026 minutes, and took up Senate Bill 947, which concerns dam registration, inspections, and related enforcement. The committee discussed a substitute that made technical changes and implementation adjustments, including lower registration fees for counties with multiple dams, extending registration validity from five to ten years, allowing conditional permits, giving EGLE flexibility to modify deficiency schedules, and adding provisions related to inspection reports and low-hazard dam evaluations. Members also raised an unresolved issue involving FERC preemption and hydroelectric dams; the chair and EGLE said that issue would continue to be worked on, likely through the floor process. Public testimony cards were read in support from a range of environmental and policy groups and individuals. The committee adopted the S-1 substitute 13-0 and then reported SB 947 to the floor on an 8-3 vote with two passes.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 627, which also had been heard previously. No additional questions were raised, and testimony cards were read in support from several organizations, including the Michigan Environmental Council, Sierra Club, the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, and the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The committee voted to report SB 627 to the floor with the recommendation that it pass, and the bill was reported on an 11-1 vote with one pass.
Finally, the committee took testimony only on House Bill 4361, sponsored by Representative Green, which would direct the Public Service Commission to create a rule allowing utilities broader vegetation management within rights-of-way to improve grid reliability. Representative Green and Thumb Electric Cooperative’s Kevin Mazur testified that the bill would reduce outages, improve safety, and align statutory standards with existing utility practices. Several senators raised concerns that the language was too broad and could allow extensive tree removal, harming property owners, local control, tree canopy, and environmental and health interests; others said utilities already have similar authority and emphasized reliability and homeowner coordination. The committee did not take action on HB 4361 and adjourned after reading in testimony cards from utilities, environmental groups, and others both supporting and opposing the bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/30/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the extra commission in there.
- We do have ancillary services,<00:24:29.440><c> dialysis,</c> services, dialysis, services, dialysis,
- ><c> sufficiently</c> emergency services are sufficiently emergency services are sufficiently complex
- 44:59.280><c> for</c><01:44:59.360><c> the</c> public policy manager for the public policy manager for
- </c> the same. that we see with public the same. that we see with public schools<01:59:33.760><c> that
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> why cessation services are so important. why cessation services are so important.
- </c> department of uh the liquor commission department of uh the liquor commission is<01:05:11.839><c
- That uh concludes the public Okay.
- </c><01:22:07.280><c> for</c> only police, fire or DPW services for only police, fire or DPW services
- Of the public.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Public Policy and Legislative Affairs Manager for the Women's Commission.
- Affairs, and LGBTQ commissions.
- Those four commissions do not require this process.
- Public officials must be given the option to enroll, and when any enrolled public official contacts the
- public inspection and copying.
Summary:
The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee met on January 23, 2026, first taking executive action on several bills. The committee held SB 6035 and SB 5842 for another week, then worked through SB 5973 on initiative and referendum signature gathering rules. Members debated 12 amendments to a proposed substitute and the underlying bill, but none were adopted. The substitute would prohibit pay-per-signature and require 1,000 pre-filing signatures for initiatives; opponents argued it would burden the initiative process, while supporters said it would curb fraud and improve accountability. The committee then advanced SB 5892, SB 6081, SB 5877, SB 5968, and SB 6034, each on a due pass recommendation, with SB 6081 referred to the Transportation Committee and the others sent to Rules or Ways and Means as noted in the motions.
During public hearing, the committee heard SB 5888, which would remove Senate confirmation for members of the Washington State Women's Commission. Senator Wellman said the change would align the commission with similar bodies and correct an inconsistency, and commission staff testified in support, saying the appointment process is already thorough and that the governor would retain appointment authority. The committee also heard SB 6123, expanding a public-records exemption for voluntarily supplied demographic information to local government employees; a Pierce County HR director supported the bill, saying it would help build trust while preserving aggregate reporting. The hearing on SB 5853, sponsored by Senator Wilson, drew strong support and no opposition; it would create a statewide emergency notification system for public officials to alert them to targeted threats, with the Secretary of State and Military Department involved in administration. Secretary of State staff said they supported the concept but wanted to work with the sponsor on implementation details, and the sponsor said he was willing to amend the bill to address those concerns.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 16th, 2025
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- we no longer use a moderated telephone service.
- Brian Augusta, on behalf of Public Counsel, the Public Interest Law Project, the California Rural Legal
- “The Public Utilities Commission has adopted safety monitoring, whether they’re adhering to the safety
- While we share Senator Rosso's commitment to increasing public participation in local public meetings
- They are acting on behalf of the public in a public, transparent meeting to provide oversight to the
Committee:
House Local Government
Summary:
The committee began with housekeeping and then took up SB 753 by Senator Cortese, a bill to update California’s shopping cart recovery law. The author and supporters from San Jose, the League of California Cities, counties, and water districts argued the bill would let local governments retrieve abandoned carts immediately, return them directly to retailers, and recover documented costs, rather than storing carts for 30 days. Retail groups and grocers opposed the measure, saying carts are stolen property, that the bill could create a new revenue stream for cities, and that retailers should retain a first right of retrieval without added fees. Members debated notice periods, cost caps, and local control, and the author agreed to continue working on amendments. The committee adopted the bill as amended and passed it 6-0.
The committee then heard SB 445 by Senator Wiener, which would speed up third-party permits and approvals for high-speed rail projects. The author said the bill was narrowed from an earlier broader transit proposal and now focuses on requiring early engagement, clear rules, and binding arbitration to prevent utilities, cities, and other entities from delaying a state-approved project. Supporters said permitting delays add major costs and can hold projects hostage; opponents from utilities, cities, counties, telecoms, and special districts said they were concerned about impacts on safety, reliability, affordability, and local authority, though many said they were willing to keep working on amendments. The committee sent SB 445 to the Utilities and Energy Committee on an 8-1 vote.
Finally, the committee heard SB 9 by Senator Wiener, a narrower housing bill dealing with accessory dwelling units. The bill would require local ADU ordinances to be submitted to HCD for review and would make state standards apply if a local agency fails to submit a compliant ordinance or respond to HCD findings within the required time. Supporters from housing and YIMBY groups said the measure would improve enforcement of state ADU law and prevent local barriers from slowing housing production. There was no opposition testimony, and the committee passed the bill 6-0.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (10/14/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- The response was that there is a net metering tariff established by the Public Utilities Commission.
- ><c> commission.
- <00:50:44.240><c> utilities</c><00:50:44.800><c> commission</c> public utilities commission public utilities
- I would also point out that the public utilities commission has to approve any PPAs.
- public utilities commission<01:04:15.680><c> has</c><01:04:15.920><c> to</c><01:04:16.079><c> approve
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 4/28/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- There are 30 agencies, boards, and commissions that are billed for the services of my office and over
- There are 30 agencies, boards, and commissions that are billed for the services of my office and over
- boards, and commissions that are build for<00:10:12.800><c> the</c><00:10:12.959><c> services</c><00
- We should, as public officials, we should not cut off the public.
- We should, as public officials, not cut off the public.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- services staff.
- services staff. to pay over time for social services staff.
- And we're purchasing their services? They are performing the services for the state.
- Number eight, DFA Revenue Services with Veteran Cleaning Service for janitorial services in the Ragland
- And number 22 is UAPB, janitorial services for commercial cleaning services for dormitories. Mr.
Committee:
All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is an act relating to providing language-accessible public programs, activities, and services conducted
- I think this is good public health.
- I think this is good public health.
- I think this is good public health.
- Service here. We'll have more opportunities on the floor to talk about that.
Committee:
Senate Rules
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:22:10.000><c> I</c> not using a lot of city services. I not using a lot of city services.
- </c> demanding more city services? demanding more city services?
- </c><02:53:02.880><c> a</c> long-term drinking water commission a long-term drinking water commission
- </c> public hearing on HB1409. public hearing on HB1409.
- ,</c> and waiting for that commission, and waiting for that commission, which<04:35:32.799><c> is</c>
Committee:
House Ways and Means
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Health Services (9-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:15:05.760><c> So,</c> based services waiver option. So, based services waiver option.
- </c> the home and community based services the home and community based services system<00:15:39.920>
- isn't a Medicare service, home and community-based services, behavioral health services, pediatric and
- So first for all specific services.
- And speaking of, now we're to the literal... emergency services to individuals emergency services to
Summary:
The committee met and approved the minutes from its August 27 meeting. It then received a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislators on the Medicaid provisions in the 2025 budget reconciliation bill, referred to as HR1. She explained that the bill is estimated by CBO to save the federal government $911 billion over 10 years, with more than 20 Medicaid-specific provisions, most of the savings concentrated in five policies and largely backloaded into 2030-2034. She emphasized that the bill’s effects will vary by state, but that expansion states and hospitals are expected to be most affected, in part because of changes to eligibility, provider taxes, and state-directed payments.
Castanza highlighted several new funding and flexibility provisions, including a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund for 2026-2030 and a new home- and community-based services waiver option effective July 1, 2028, with $100 million in grants in fiscal year 2027. She also outlined major eligibility changes for Medicaid expansion adults: work or community engagement requirements effective January 1, 2027; twice-yearly redeterminations for the expansion population effective the same date; and new cost sharing for certain expansion adults effective October 1, 2028. She noted that Kentucky, as an expansion state, would be subject to these changes and that state agencies would face significant implementation demands, especially because federal guidance and timelines are tight.
A substantial portion of the presentation focused on financing changes. Castanza described new limits on provider taxes, including a 0% safe harbor for new taxes and a phased reduction for existing taxes in expansion states beginning in 2028, while nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities are exempt from the reduction if already taxed. She also explained that state-directed payments will be capped and phased down over time, with existing arrangements grandfathered only briefly; she said Kentucky has 11 approved state-directed payments and could see significant fiscal effects. She added that the bill also bars Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood or similarly situated providers for one year, changes immigrant eligibility rules effective October 1, 2026, lowers the federal match for certain emergency services, and expands the scope of the federal erroneous payment recoupment provision effective October 1, 2029. Throughout, she stressed that federal savings may translate into state cost shifts and that implementation timing will be critical.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 16 relates to community service work in lieu of payment of fines and costs.
- House Bill 529 would codify veteran service suicide prevention programs into law.
- , Department of Veterans Services, Annual Report.
- codify veteran service prevention, suicide prevention programs into law.
- Speaker... to the Virginia Housing Commission. So I would ask, Mr.