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NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Education (03/03/2025)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • about cell<01:32:25.440><c> phones</c><01:32:26.119><c> in</c><01:32:26.320><c> the</c><01:32:26.560
  • 01:32:28.159><c> play</c><01:32:29.159><c> and</c><01:32:29.840><c> answer</c><01:32:30.320><c> phone
  • </c><01:32:32.480><c> of</c><01:32:32.719><c> listening</c><01:32:33.080><c> to</c><01:32:33.280><c>
  • ><c> and</c><01:32:38.239><c> I</c><01:32:38.360><c> know</c><01:32:38.520><c> that</c><01:32:38.639>
  • ><c> to</c><01:32:39.880><c> have</c><01:32:40.040><c> the</c><01:32:40.239><c> kids</c><01:32:40.600
Committee: Senate Education
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Human Services - 03/05/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • :00.080><c> for</c><00:32:00.240><c> the</c><00:32:00.320><c> record</c><00:32:00.559><c> at</c><00:32
  • 00:32:08.399><c> yes</c><00:32:08.600><c> you</c><00:32:08.760><c> are</c><00:32:09.039><c> correct</
  • by the board<00:32:12.440><c> we</c><00:32:12.559><c> have</c><00:32:12.679><c> to</c><00:32:12.799>
  • :14.960><c> kind</c><00:32:15.080><c> of</c><00:32:15.200><c> looks</c><00:32:15.440><c> at</c><00:32
  • 32:17.279><c> it</c><00:32:17.480><c> compares</c><00:32:18.240><c> to</c><00:32:19.240><c> um</c><00
Committees: Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Human Services
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • This<00:32:00.720><c> is</c><00:32:00.799><c> a</c><00:32:00.960><c> technical</c><00:32:01.360><c> amendment
  • Uh uh if you'll<00:32:03.360><c> look</c><00:32:03.440><c> at</c><00:32:03.519><c> your</c><00:32:03.679
  • </c><00:32:05.039><c> Uh</c><00:32:05.360><c> the</c><00:32:05.600><c> Department</c><00:32:05.919><c
  • :09.919><c> and</c><00:32:10.159><c> it</c><00:32:10.320><c> has</c><00:32:10.399><c> to</c><00:32:10.559
  • ><00:32:13.600><c> get</c><00:32:13.840><c> be</c><00:32:13.919><c> reimbursed</c><00:32:14.399><c> for
Bills: SB57 , SB155 , HB39 , HB77 , HB104 , SB57 , SB155 , HB39 , HB77 , HB104
Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords: property, acknowledgment, conveyance, business entities, limited liability companies, state employees, payroll deduction, salary deduction, comptroller, membership association, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, deferred compensation, state payroll, employee benefits, association dues, withholding, Alabama Code 36-1-4.3
MS
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 21 January, 2026; 2:00 PM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :16.640><c> cannot</c><00:32:17.840><c> uh</c><00:32:18.880><c> make</c><00:32:19.120><c> it</c><00:32
  • yet</c><00:32:22.399><c> and</c><00:32:22.559><c> and</c><00:32:23.200><c> frankly</c><00:32:24.159><
  • uh big pharmacy<00:32:26.480><c> our</c><00:32:26.720><c> current</c><00:32:26.960><c> gold</c><00:32
  • :28.240><c> is</c><00:32:29.200><c> there's</c><00:32:29.519><c> no</c><00:32:29.840><c> no</c><00:32
  • ><c> into</c><00:32:53.919><c> it</c><00:32:54.880><c> and</c><00:32:55.120><c> and</c><00:32:55.760>
Keywords: MS House Floor - 21 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 52 (3-24-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> and</c><00:32:43.440><c> and</c><00:32:43.560><c> strike</c><00:32:44.080><c> or</c><00:32:44.240
  • Uh so,<00:32:45.520><c> as</c><00:32:45.600><c> long</c><00:32:45.840><c> as</c><00:32:45.960><c> this
  • </c><00:32:46.120><c> does</c><00:32:46.320><c> not</c><00:32:46.640><c> come</c><00:32:46.880><c> an
  • to me<00:32:52.360><c> and</c><00:32:52.480><c> speaking</c><00:32:52.800><c> with</c><00:32:52.920><
  • </c><00:32:55.120><c> And</c><00:32:55.440><c> as</c><00:32:55.520><c> long</c><00:32:55.920><c> as</
Keywords: 958, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Committee to Study Reducing the Number of School Administrative Units in the State (10/30/25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • education education and<00:32:34.640><c> I</c><00:32:34.799><c> do</c><00:32:34.960><c> not</c><00:32
  • </c><00:32:43.279><c> No.</c><00:32:43.919><c> Okay.
  • </c><00:32:45.200><c> You</c><00:32:45.360><c> want</c><00:32:45.440><c> to</c><00:32:45.760><c> call
  • You want to call the<00:32:46.159><c> role</c><00:32:46.399><c> for</c><00:32:46.640><c> the</c><00:32
  • :46.720><c> first</c><00:32:46.960><c> and</c><00:32:47.200><c> only</c><00:32:47.440><c> time?
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first reviewed and approved the prior day’s minutes after making several corrections, including changing references to the “majority report,” fixing wording and spelling in the special education section, clarifying language about NAPE scores, and correcting a funding figure from 2,000 to 20,000. Members also agreed to add a sentence noting that the conclusions of the special education study commission should be considered in any consolidation plan. The minutes were then adopted unanimously. The committee then worked through the minority report, making edits to soften or clarify language. Changes included replacing “partisan” with “participation,” revising a statement about test scores so it reflected that “the minority believes” some committee members lacked a complete understanding, and adding “the minority believes” before a statement that the structure of education funding is inequitable because of its reliance on local property taxes. Members also discussed whether some wording was factual or opinion-based, and agreed to leave some comments in place or make minor wording adjustments. After discussion, the committee voted on the final report of the majority of the committee, with edits and appendices, and approved it by a 5-2 vote. Representatives Damon and Bricky voted no. Members noted that a minority report would also be included in the final materials. Finally, the committee authorized the committee assistant to make technical corrections, fix remaining typos, and include the minutes of the meeting, and then adjourned.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 04-24-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> release</c><00:32:45.440><c> but</c><00:32:45.679><c> we</c><00:32:45.919><c> do</c><00:32:46.080
  • uh<00:32:48.399><c> senator</c><00:32:48.880><c> in</c><00:32:49.039><c> no</c><00:32:49.200><c> way
  • </c><00:32:49.360><c> to</c><00:32:49.600><c> vote</c><00:32:49.840><c> so</c><00:32:50.240><c> request
  • </c><00:32:54.720><c> That</c><00:32:54.960><c> would</c><00:32:55.039><c> be</c><00:32:55.200><c> the
  • </c><00:32:58.720><c> Conference</c><00:32:59.120><c> room</c><00:32:59.600><c> 16.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
ID
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 14th, 2026

Resources and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, we'll start committee with RS 32-962, Senator Anthon.
  • So before you, Senators, is RS 32-962.
  • Next, we'll have RS 32-937. Paul Arrington. R.S. 32-937.
  • I would move that RS 32-938 be introduced.
  • Next, we'll have RS 32-937. Paul Errington. R.S. 32937.
Committee: Senate Resources and Environment
Keywords: 989, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • :36.640><c> when</c><00:32:36.880><c> you</c><00:32:37.039><c> have</c><00:32:37.200><c> a</c><00:32:
  • c> will</c><00:32:44.080><c> claim</c><00:32:44.320><c> the</c><00:32:44.480><c> credit</c><00:32:44.640
  • 32:46.480><c> improperly</c><00:32:47.200><c> we</c><00:32:47.440><c> have</c><00:32:47.519><c> to</c
  • </c><00:32:49.200><c> There's</c><00:32:49.519><c> just</c><00:32:49.679><c> an</c><00:32:49.840><c>
  • ><00:32:55.519><c> most</c><00:32:55.679><c> taxpayers,</c><00:32:56.240><c> but</c><00:32:56.480><c>
Bills: HB2245 , HB1618 , HB1985 , HB2079 , HB1921 , HB2232 , HB1567 , HB1984 , HB2608 , HB2435 , HB1623 , HB1774
Committee: House Energy & Environmental Protection
Keywords: wastewater systems, denitrification, environment, pollution, coral reefs, nearshore waters, public health, shoreline regulations, cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, wastewater, and clean water protections. On HB 2245, which would require additional denitrification capacity in wastewater systems near shorelines, the Department of Health offered comments, DLNR supported the bill, and multiple environmental and ocean groups testified in strong support, emphasizing nitrogen pollution from cesspools, reef damage, and the need to prioritize shoreline systems. Testifiers said the bill should move forward, with technical issues such as GIS mapping to be worked out later. No member questions or votes were taken on this measure. On HB 1985, concerning the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and accessible conversion loans for cesspool homeowners, HGI supported the bill and suggested making the program a revolving loan fund; DLNR and the Public Utilities Commission also supported it, while the Department of Health supported the concept. Committee discussion focused on program design, possible forgivable loans for low-income homeowners, and whether the program should be administered through existing infrastructure rather than a new procurement process. The committee then moved to HB 1985’s companion discussion on cesspool conversion outreach and deadline extensions, where DLNR and DOH supported outreach but DLNR and ocean advocates expressed reservations about extending deadlines, especially for financial hardship, saying that issue would need careful work. The committee also heard testimony on HB 2079, which would reestablish the accessible upgrades inversion or connection income tax credit. The Department of Taxation raised administrative and fraud concerns about refundable credits, explaining that nonrefundable credits reduce tax debt while refundable credits can function like cash payments and require more oversight. DOH, DLNR, OPSD, counties, Hawaii Realtors, and environmental groups supported the bill, with one ocean coalition witness saying tax credits could help homeowners but grants would be preferable. Members asked about the difference between refundable credits and grants and about whether the credit would cover sewer connections versus individual wastewater systems. The committee then heard brief testimony on HB 1921, allowing certain priority-three cesspools to add a bedroom, with support from Hawaii Realtors and some other groups and no opposition discussion. HB 2232, preserving state water-quality protections at least as strong as the federal Clean Water Act, drew support from DOH and ocean advocates, with no questions. The committee also began hearing energy-related bills, including HB 1567 on energy equity and HB 1984 on self-certification for distributed energy resources, with a mix of support and some opposition or requested amendments, but no votes were taken in the portion provided.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House honors former Rep. Mary Murphy 4/21/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :32.159><c> 14</c><00:32:32.559><c> years</c><00:32:32.799><c> of</c><00:32:33.039><c> her</c><00:32:
  • And<00:32:51.519><c> uh</c><00:32:51.679><c> my</c><00:32:52.000><c> mother</c><00:32:52.880><c> said
  • </c><00:32:53.120><c> to</c><00:32:53.279><c> me,</c><00:32:54.000><c> "Have</c><00:32:54.320><c> you
  • <00:32:54.720><c> When</c><00:32:54.960><c> I</c><00:32:55.039><c> was</c><00:32:55.200><c> sworn</c>
  • <00:32:55.440><c> in</c><00:32:55.600><c> in</c><00:32:55.840><c> 2011,</c><00:32:56.720><c> "Have</c
Keywords: 1183, house
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Health Services (10-22-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:32:02.960><c> Um</c><00:32:03.440><c> and</c><00:32:03.600><c> and</c><00:32:03.919><c> at</c
  • access to that<00:32:07.360><c> kind</c><00:32:07.519><c> of</c><00:32:07.600><c> personal</c><00:32:
  • &gt;&gt; Um<00:32:10.320><c> we</c><00:32:10.559><c> we</c><00:32:10.799><c> would</c><00:32:10.960><
  • living</c><00:32:19.440><c> on</c><00:32:19.760><c> a</c><00:32:20.000><c> state</c><00:32:20.320><c>
  • /c><00:32:24.000><c> we</c><00:32:24.159><c> would</c><00:32:24.320><c> discover</c><00:32:24.720><c>
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then approved an agency amendment to a health and family services regulation. The amendment reversed a prior change so that neonatal ICU beds would remain subject to regular review rather than nonsubstantive review. The remaining administrative regulations were then reviewed without objection. The main presentation was from State Auditor Allison Ball on a report finding $836 million in concurrent Medicaid capitation payments from 2019 through 2022, involving individuals enrolled in Kentucky and at least one other state. Ball said Kentucky relied on the PARIS system, which has limitations because it is updated quarterly and depends on voluntary state participation, while a better federal data source, T-MSIS, was not fully available to the state. She said the audit found weak internal controls, siloed processes, outdated guidance, and a low-priority attitude toward residency checks, all of which contributed to missed alerts and improper payments. She also said the report identified additional problems, including payments made after beneficiaries died and cases involving multiple states paying for the same person. Ball recommended better access to federal data, stronger MCO contract provisions, and more active oversight by the Department for Medicaid Services and managed care organizations. She said the contracts reviewed did not provide a clear way to recoup the improper payments, though she and her counsel suggested possible equitable legal theories might be explored. Members expressed concern about the scale of the waste and the lack of contract enforcement, and asked whether any money could be recovered. Ball said the audit did not identify a clear contractual path to recoup the funds.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (04/10/2026)

State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing<00:32:01.760><c> no</c><00:32:01.880><c> hands</c><00:32:02.560><c> uh</c><00:32:02.960><c> up
  • Thank<00:32:09.600><c> you,</c><00:32:10.080><c> adjutant</c><00:32:10.440><c> general,</c><00:32:10.760
  • I<00:32:14.560><c> got</c><00:32:14.800><c> out</c><00:32:14.920><c> as</c><00:32:15.040><c> an</c><00
  • </c><00:32:15.640><c> I</c><00:32:15.720><c> was</c><00:32:15.840><c> a</c><00:32:15.920><c> field</c
  • ><c> but</c><00:32:19.600><c> what</c><00:32:20.000><c> is</c><00:32:21.040><c> the</c><00:32:21.160>
Committee: House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Keywords: 1189, house, all
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um we're only<00:32:39.600><c> one</c><00:32:39.760><c> of</c><00:32:39.919><c> six</c><00:32:40.159>
  • 32:42.480><c> and</c><00:32:42.720><c> contact</c><00:32:43.039><c> lens.
  • It affects<00:32:45.279><c> all</c><00:32:45.519><c> ages</c><00:32:45.840><c> in</c><00:32:46.080><c
  • Uh and<00:32:54.640><c> all</c><00:32:54.799><c> in</c><00:32:54.960><c> all,</c><00:32:55.120><c> it's
  • to</c><00:32:57.600><c> 3.8</c><00:32:58.480><c> million</c><00:32:58.880><c> people.
Bills: HB527 , HB563 , HB580 , HB579 , SB190 , HB15 , HB390 , HB527 , HB563 , HB580 , HB579 , SB190 , HB15 , HB390
Committee: House Ways and Means Education
Keywords: liability, off-roading, parks, participant safety, risk management, SNAP, food assistance, public assistance, income standards, Department of Human Resources, eligibility, HB580, Alabama Healthy Schools Act, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school meals, cafeteria, vending machines, fundraising sales
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • .<00:32:02.480><c> And</c><00:32:02.640><c> so,</c><00:32:03.279><c> uh,</c><00:32:03.360><c> I</c><00
  • </c><00:32:04.559><c> those</c><00:32:04.799><c> and</c><00:32:05.039><c> just</c><00:32:05.440><c> I'm
  • I'm not here<00:32:05.919><c> to</c><00:32:06.000><c> hold</c><00:32:06.159><c> your</c><00:32:06.320
  • I'm going to offer<00:32:07.279><c> my</c><00:32:07.519><c> support</c><00:32:07.760><c> to</c><00:32
  • </c><00:32:10.000><c> Um,</c><00:32:10.480><c> just</c><00:32:10.720><c> a</c><00:32:10.880><c> couple
Committee: House Judiciary
Keywords: 1136, house, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • :00.000><c> of</c><00:32:00.520><c> in</c><00:32:00.600><c> amount</c><00:32:00.840><c> of</c><00:32:
  • ><c> so</c><00:32:23.720><c> that</c><00:32:23.880><c> you</c><00:32:23.960><c> can</c><00:32:24.160>
  • Our<00:32:28.320><c> next</c><00:32:28.600><c> testifier</c><00:32:29.400><c> is</c><00:32:29.960><c>
  • c> was</c><01:32:03.440><c> she</c><01:32:03.680><c> was</c><01:32:03.920><c> here</c><01:32:04.160><
  • Cloud to<01:32:10.640><c> be</c><01:32:10.760><c> brought</c><01:32:11.000><c> to</c><01:32:11.080><c
Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The committee adopted the minutes from its February 24, 2026 meeting after a motion by Vice Chair Coulter. The hearing then focused on the impact of federal immigration enforcement, referred to throughout as Operation Metro Surge, on Minnesota college campuses. The chair said the purpose was to document alleged abuses, campus fear, and racial discrimination, and to hear from testifiers about effects on students, faculty, and staff. Representative Novotny briefly objected to the framing, saying the committee should be finding facts rather than making a predetermined presentation, and the chair responded that members should remain respectful and that questions would be held until after all presenters testified. Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow described what he called relentless and unprecedented disruption, including student stops and interrogations, family separations, and an ICE operation on campus in which armed masked agents allegedly detained a student without a warrant and pointed weapons at students and staff. He said the campus received bomb threats afterward, increased virtual learning options, and saw spikes in student support needs, housing assistance, and leaves of absence. Jenna Chernega of the Inter Faculty Organization said faculty across Minnesota State universities reported widespread student and colleague stress, increased workload, disappearing students, and a need for clearer sensitive-location protections and academic freedom guidance. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College Faculty said community conditions inevitably affect classrooms, that campuses have not yet had an ICE incident but are bracing for one, and that faculty want to support students and may need financial help if enrollment declines. Jennifer Irwin of AFSCME said fear from ICE activity extends beyond campus boundaries and is affecting attendance, work, and daily life for staff and students; she cited a member detained in St. Paul while trying to prove legal status. Student testifiers Brendan Frazier of Concordia University, St. Paul, Jonathan Fitzgerald of Minnesota State Mankato, Sudi Adow of Lead MN, and Will Luther of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities described panic, reduced attendance, food insecurity, disrupted classes, and fear of leaving home or commuting to campus. They urged stronger student privacy protections, support for international and immigrant students, emergency aid, and policies to keep campuses safe. No further committee action or votes were taken after the minutes approval.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Office of the Legislative Auditor presentation on state-funded grants to nonprofit orgs 2/10/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <c> has</c><00:32:03.200><c> said</c><00:32:03.799><c> you</c><00:32:03.919><c> know</c><00:32:04.440
  • :32:08.679><c> on</c><00:32:08.799><c> the</c><00:32:08.919><c> one</c><00:32:09.120><c> hand</c><00:
  • <c> well</c><00:32:11.120><c> okay</c><00:32:11.279><c> I</c><00:32:11.360><c> got</c><00:32:11.480><
  • </c><00:32:18.080><c> including</c><00:32:18.519><c> the</c><00:32:18.639><c> one</c><00:32:18.840><c
  • ><c> and</c><00:32:28.399><c> yet</c><00:32:28.600><c> we</c><00:32:28.760><c> see</c><00:32:29.399><
Keywords: 1183, house
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (03/07/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • :00.360><c> a</c><00:32:00.519><c> nutshell</c><00:32:01.080><c> what</c><00:32:01.240><c> 2</c><00:32
  • ><00:32:04.200><c> and</c><00:32:04.679><c> 6</c><00:32:05.000><c> through</c><00:32:05.159><c> 8</c>
  • um</c><00:32:08.200><c> at</c><00:32:08.279><c> a</c><00:32:08.440><c> very</c><00:32:08.679><c> high
  • so<01:32:21.199><c> me</c><01:32:22.199><c> oh</c><01:32:22.400><c> I</c><01:32:22.520><c> see</c><01
  • :32:22.800><c> stri</c><01:32:23.320><c> yes</c><01:32:23.520><c> I</c><01:32:23.639><c> see</c><01:32
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the Department of Environmental Services on proposed changes in House Bill 2 and related technical changes in House Bill 1 tied to the governor’s permitting realignment initiative. The proposal would move environmental review staff from Fish and Game and DNCR to DES to create a more centralized “one-stop shop” for applicants needing DES permits, especially for wildlife and natural heritage reviews. DES said the goal is to speed permitting, support a 60-day review clock, and improve coordination among agencies while keeping the substantive review work in place. Members asked about staffing impacts, the scope of the transferred duties, and whether the change would create redundancy or weaken the other agencies. DES said most of the affected staff work primarily on these reviews, though Fish and Game staff also handle other state and federal reviews, which is why the proposal was adjusted to keep one of the four Fish and Game positions there and move three to DES, along with two positions from DNCR. DES also described a new supervisory position in HB 2 to manage the transferred staff within its land resources bureau. Officials said the reviews would still be done by specialists, but under DES supervision, and that the agencies would continue to coordinate recommendations on species impacts and mitigation. The committee also discussed fee increases intended to offset costs, including a 50% increase in wetlands fees and a 100% increase in alteration-of-terrain fees, with the department saying the changes would cover the new positions. Members raised concerns about impacts on private homeowners, possible incentives to work without permits, and whether fines should be used more as a revenue source or for mitigation. DES said wetlands permits are roughly split between homeowner-related and commercial projects, that permit-by-notification already creates a two-tier structure for smaller projects, and that enforcement relies partly on public complaints and online permitting systems. The department also said most fines currently go to the general fund and vary widely year to year, with about $75,000 budgeted, and that the proposal would also create permit-by-notification authority for alteration-of-terrain projects between 100,000 and 150,000 square feet, mirroring language in Senate Bill 110. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Interim Topics Meeting, March 3, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm going<00:32:08.000><c> to</c><00:32:08.080><c> bring</c><00:32:08.280><c> up,</c><00:32:08.720><c
  • ,</c><00:32:13.960><c> and</c><00:32:14.440><c> many</c><00:32:14.680><c> of</c><00:32:14.800><c> you
  • > watched</c><00:32:15.720><c> it,</c><00:32:15.840><c> especially</c><00:32:16.200><c> if</c><00:32:
  • </c><00:32:17.120><c> woods,</c><00:32:17.960><c> uh,</c><00:32:18.240><c> or</c><00:32:18.440><c> even
  • </c><00:32:22.040><c> doing</c><00:32:22.360><c> a</c><00:32:22.760><c> some</c><00:32:22.960><c> sort
Keywords: 916, all
Summary: The committee opened with quorum and housekeeping, then began setting interim topics for discussion. The first major topic was trapping, including prior legislation on mandatory trapper education and trapping setbacks. The Game and Fish director said the department had already gone through a trapping reform process in 2018-2019 and was prepared to testify on those issues again, noting that the commission had previously wanted legislative authority for them. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on a proposed non-motorized trail user fee. Supporters argued it could help fund trail systems and match state trail grants, citing demand for professionally built trails and examples from other states. Testimony estimated potential revenue at roughly $150,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on the model, while noting enforcement would likely rely on an honor system. Committee members discussed possible alternatives and related ideas, including using good neighbor authority with federal land managers and looking at motorized trail funding models. The director said the concept was not yet ready for immediate passage but was worth continued discussion. The committee also briefly discussed fishing outfitter issues, with the co-chair noting a prior bill had passed and that the current board still exists, but more data would be needed later in the interim. Another topic addressed ticket scalping and fake tickets at Jackson’s rodeo, which the sponsor said was affecting visitors and could warrant broader state discussion. The State Archives topic proposed expanding the digital archive and requiring agencies to use it, with added resources for local governments; staff said it would improve security, access, and storage efficiency. The committee then discussed problematic gaming and program funding, but noted a pending bill to create a separate statutory select committee on gaming, so the topic may be better handled there if formed. The final major discussion was the Game and Fish budget. The director said employee compensation increases had raised salary costs from about 40% to 60% of the budget, while overall revenue had not kept pace, forcing cuts to habitat and research work. She warned the department could reach a critical budget point by 2030. Committee members and the Wyoming Wildlife Federation supported a deeper interim review of the department’s finances and possible new revenue sources, with the director suggesting a three-meeting structure: first to lay out the budget outlook, then to discuss additional revenue options, and finally to consider what future generations may have to pay.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Committee (03/20/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
  • &gt;&gt; We<00:32:38.799><c> have</c><00:32:39.120><c> a</c><00:32:39.440><c> corrective</c><00:32:39.840
  • 41.519><c> up</c><00:32:41.919><c> for</c><00:32:42.159><c> our</c><00:32:42.480><c> FY24</c><00:32:43.440
  • 44.080><c> for</c><00:32:44.240><c> the</c><00:32:44.399><c> items</c><00:32:44.720><c> for</c><00:32
  • end</c><00:32:47.360><c> dates</c><00:32:47.679><c> to</c><00:32:47.919><c> them,</c><00:32:48.159><
  • &gt;&gt; So,<00:32:49.519><c> we</c><00:32:49.760><c> can</c><00:32:49.919><c> provide</c><00:32:50.159
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The Joint Fiscal Committee met on March 20, 2026, approved the minutes, and adopted the consent calendar after removing two items for separate discussion: FIS 26048 from the Department of Safety and FIS 26053 from the Department of Environmental Services. The committee then adopted both of those items after brief questioning. Safety explained that a $2 million transfer would reduce its lapse, though it still expected a lapse of just under $4 million. Members, especially Senator Gray, emphasized concern about lapses and the need to track them closely given prior-year shortfalls. On the Environmental Services item, members discussed the Heavy Falls dam removal. The commissioner said the dam is old, not grounded in bedrock, and does not meet current safety standards, so removal was the practical option because replacement funding was unavailable. He said the aquatic resource mitigation fund and Army Corps of Engineers support made the removal feasible, and that the town had been involved in discussions for years. The committee adopted the item. The committee also adopted a Department of Transportation item, with staff noting high snowfall and a roughly 25% vacancy rate but saying contractors and bonus incentives had allowed plowing operations to continue. A Judicial Council item was then adopted, with the director saying it would likely be his last appearance this fiscal year. The committee next reviewed information materials on YDC claims administration, where DOJ staff said current spending would leave about a $10 million buffer into the next fiscal year and described reduced staffing and ongoing claims work; no action was taken. The committee then heard audit presentations for the Liquor Commission and Lottery Commission. The Liquor Commission audit reported seven findings, including a material weakness on reconciliations, issues with NextGen data/reporting, gift and promotional card controls, procurement and leasing practices, and one nonconcurrence on whether certain purchases were exempt from bidding requirements; members discussed whether attorney general review or legislation might be needed. The commission said it had completed a year-end reconciliation and was about 70% reconciled through February. The Lottery Commission audit reported three internal control comments, all concurred with by the lottery, focused on written procedures, filling the controller position, annual risk assessments, disaster recovery testing, user access controls, and training compliance; the lottery said it was hiring to reduce reliance on one employee and had no unresolved findings. The committee took no vote on the audit materials and adjourned after setting the next meeting for April 17 at 11:00 a.m.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • John Duke, appointed by the Massachusetts Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association, or NOFA
  • , designee of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association, how do you vote
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The meeting was the final session of the Special Commission on Agriculture in the 21st Century, convened to adopt its final report. The chairs described the report as the product of extensive public engagement, research, and collaboration, focused on challenges and opportunities for Massachusetts agriculture, including climate resilience, farmland access, workforce development, food security, and farm viability. Several members and stakeholders thanked the chairs and staff for the multi-year process and emphasized the value of hearing directly from farmers and industry participants. Senator Barrett offered a detailed set of draft corrections and concerns for the record, including the report title, outdated references, repeated definitions of MDAR, the need to better reflect suburban communities, and a possible tension between recommendations supporting anaerobic digestion and a governor’s proposal affecting the alternative portfolio standard. The chairs noted that comments had been circulated for written review and said substantive feedback would be considered, while also indicating the document was nearing finalization. The commission then held a roll call vote and unanimously voted to adopt the final report, with all members present voting yes. The chairs said the final report would be formatted, published online, and distributed to stakeholders and the public, with a public rollout and media briefing planned for the fall. They also noted that the report was intended to support related legislation already filed or expected to be filed in the Legislature.