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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- to support these and support the Massachusetts economy as best we can and as quickly as we can.
- Is that something that you support? Sorry.
- I think it's important to support that work.
- We continue to support that.
- And so that support for infrastructure is important.
Summary:
The joint budget hearing opened the FY27 budget process with remarks from the Senate and House Ways and Means chairs, who described the fiscal outlook as challenging because of slow revenue growth, rising health care and other costs, and uncertainty from federal policy changes. Governor Healey and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorzkowicz then presented House 2, a $62.8 billion budget that they said grows by about 1% and does not raise taxes or fees. They emphasized affordability, fiscal discipline, protection of core services, and continued investment in education, transportation, housing, child care, health care, and public safety. The administration also discussed a separate bill to delay and phase in certain federal tax-code changes from the so-called OB3 law, especially research and experimental expense provisions, to reduce immediate budget impacts and preserve competitiveness.
A major portion of the hearing focused on education and municipal aid. The administration said House 2 provides about $7.6 billion for Chapter 70 aid, fully funds the final year of the Student Opportunity Act, increases special education circuit breaker funding, and raises rural school aid. Senators and representatives from both parties raised concerns that Chapter 70 and other aid formulas are not equitable for small, rural, and low-wealth communities and are not keeping pace with inflation, and several called for broader review of the formula and related funding streams. The governor and secretary said they are open to further discussion, pointed to additional support through rural aid, special education, transportation reimbursements, and minimum aid, and said total Student Opportunity Act investment would reach about $2.1 billion over the life of the law.
Transportation, housing, and fair share spending were also central topics. The administration said fair share revenues are being used holistically, with education-heavy spending in the operating budget and transportation-heavy spending in the supplemental budget, and estimated the overall split to date at roughly 57% education and 43% transportation. They highlighted MBTA stabilization, regional transit authority support, microtransit, fare-free regional transit, and bridge and commuter rail investments, while noting the MBTA remains a major fiscal concern. On housing, the governor stressed production, permitting reform, ADUs, down-payment assistance, and support for public housing authorities, while lawmakers pressed for more funding for local housing authorities and for ways to address out-migration, energy costs, and affordability. The governor also said the administration will not withhold fire safety grants from communities over MBTA Communities Act noncompliance and will handle such issues case by case. No votes were taken at the hearing; it was an informational presentation and question-and-answer session.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We provide support in these areas as well.
- First is thank you guys for your support.
- We appreciated the support.
- We have our supportive services, case management, legal help, all of that we can do to support them.
- The Office of Military Base Planning and Support will administer that grant with the support from the
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. support that very very much. Uh taking support that very very much.
- So, I support ah, just just guessing. So, I support the<00:37:54.079><c> amendment.
- </c> And member of the other support as well. So, appreciate it and ask for your support.
- </c> respectfully ask for your support. respectfully ask for your support.
- Ask for your support. Uh, So, thank you. Ask for your support.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (01/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- , Bureau of Child Support Services.
- , Bureau of Child Support Services.
- </c> excuse me the Bureau of Child Support excuse me the Bureau of Child Support Services<00:17:37.200
- The child support program is one of the largest income support and anti-poverty programs for families
- </c> Community so our Bureau of Child Support Community so our Bureau of Child Support Services<00:23
Summary:
The meeting began with committee process reminders from the chair, including rules for questioning witnesses, time limits for testimony, and how motions and committee reports are handled. The chair also discussed the committee’s history, emphasized a cooperative approach with agencies and the Judiciary, and noted that a special committee on the Family Division of Circuit Court had previously done useful work; he said a new subcommittee could be appointed later to continue looking at judicial-system issues. He also mentioned that the Speaker’s office was expected to name members to the DHHS oversight committee by Friday at 1.
The substantive presentation was from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Bureau of Child Support Services. Attorney John Williams introduced the bureau team, and Bureau Chief Lisa Dekowski described the program’s mission: encouraging responsible parenting, family self-sufficiency, and child well-being by locating parents, establishing paternity, setting or modifying support orders, and enforcing court-ordered child and medical support. She said the bureau operates statewide under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, works with courts, employers, and other partners, and serves both in-state and out-of-state cases, with some international and tribal coordination. She also cited program scale, saying the bureau dispersed about $76 million to families in New Hampshire in fiscal year 2023 and that most collections go directly to families.
Members asked about enforcement tools, especially passport denial. In response to a question about a case involving a very small shortfall, the bureau said the federal passport-denial threshold is $2,500 in arrears, not a few cents, and that denial remains in place until the balance is resolved or an arrangement is made with the agency, with hardship factors potentially considered. The bureau also explained that either parent can apply for services when a child support order exists and that the bureau can help initiate income withholding orders. No votes or formal actions were taken during this portion of the meeting.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating Apr 28th, 2026
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating
Transcript Highlights:
- It directs us to support and coordinate local governments.
- We would support the implementation.
- We need funding; we need state support with resources.
- So thank you for your support in that. Thank you. support in that. Members, any questions?
- They claim they support Heavens 27.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So I do not support it. Thank you.
- So I do not support it. Thank you.
- I mean, there is some support services; the military has some support services for things like this.
- I mean, there are some support services; the military has some support services for things like this.
- We are in support of House Bill 2309. This bill... We are in support of House Bill 2309.
Summary:
The House Commerce Committee heard House Bill 2181, which would extend the deadline for funeral establishments or responsible individuals to complete and submit death certificates. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the maximum extension to 14 days and clarifying that the medical certification deadline for health care providers excludes weekends and holidays. Testimony from a mortuary owner and the sponsor described delays caused by doctors’ schedules, county processing, holidays, and families needing more time; some members argued the bill did not address the underlying accountability problems for doctors and counties, while others supported the added flexibility. HB 2181 was approved 6-4-1 with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then heard House Bill 2682, which creates a DES rental assistance program providing up to two months or $5,000 in aid and appropriates $5 million from the general fund for administration. Supporters said the bill would help families facing short-term crises stay housed, reduce evictions, and serve as a preventive measure that could save money downstream; a constituent testified in Spanish about receiving emergency rental help after falling behind. Some members raised concerns about the program’s cost, the limited target population, and whether seniors should be included, while others supported it as a pilot and asked for possible amendments. HB 2682 passed 7-4.
House Bill 2698, which creates a rental assistance study committee to evaluate the effectiveness of such programs and repeals the committee in 2028, was heard next and passed on a 7-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 2476, revising CPA certification and reciprocity requirements by creating multiple pathways to licensure and updating related rules and fees. Supporters said the bill would help address a CPA workforce shortage and align Arizona with other states; after questions about whether the bill made licensure harder or easier, the committee unanimously approved HB 2476, 11-0.
Finally, the committee began House Bill 2308, which would bar dental insurers and certain holding companies from owning dental practices. The sponsor and Arizona Dental Association argued the bill would prevent conflicts of interest and preserve separation between payers and providers, while Delta Dental opposed the measure as overbroad and potentially burdensome for nonprofit insurers and investors. After discussion about private equity, nonprofit charity care, and vertical integration, the bill was approved 8-0 with three members present. The committee then started House Bill 2118 on mobile food vendors, with the sponsor and food truck operators arguing it would streamline duplicate local permitting, while cities and some vendors opposed it as a loss of local oversight and control; testimony continued, but no final action on HB 2118 appears in the excerpt.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Education Funding Committee May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And you would come to an overall reduction in that state support.
- Actual reduction of support.
- While the percentage of federal support went down, the total dollars of federal support went up over
- The teacher is the instructor, the para is the support.
- The para is the support.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and then received a lengthy DPI presentation from Stanley Schauer on statewide reading and math assessment data for students with and without disabilities. He explained the assessment systems used over time, the absence of 2019-20 data, and how North Dakota’s standards are set by educators. Members asked about alternate assessments, cohort trends, the apparent drop in proficiency in higher grades, and the new NDA+ assessment. Schauer emphasized that the biggest pattern in the data was the relative stability of students with disabilities, the post-pandemic drop and partial recovery, and the need to focus on reducing the novice category. He also said the state plans to revisit high school standard setting and that future data could be broken out by program, disability category, and schools using science-of-math or other initiatives. Public testimony from special education staff suggested that the flat performance of students with disabilities during COVID likely reflected continued services and intensive supports, and committee members discussed whether the current disparity goal is realistic and whether growth measures would be more useful than simple proficiency buckets.
After the presentation, the committee took a short break and then moved into discussion of special education funding models. Chair Richter said members should contact Schauer directly with ideas for additional data views and noted that the committee would continue its work on funding and possible model changes. Brandon Bomback of Grand Forks Public Schools began a presentation arguing that the special education funding formula, especially the weighting factor, should be reconsidered if the committee wants a system that better reflects accountability and student needs. He said his comments were based on the perspective of a larger district and focused on the special education weighting factor rather than other parts of the formula. The remainder of his presentation was not included in the excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here in strong support of House Bill.
- I'm here today in strong support of HB3069.
- They are a support to some companies.
- This has also been documented and supported in Bronson v.
- Of money and help support our economy.
Bills:
HB246, HB796, HB 1056, HB1544, HB1846, HB2001, HB2618, HB2625, HB2869, HB2898, HB3069, HB3114, HB3157, HB3228, HJR98, HB246
Keywords:
federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Special Education Funding Committee May 6th, 2026
Special Education Funding Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And you would come to an overall reduction in that state support.
- Of $1.7 million without the additional support, actual reduction of support.
- While the percentage of federal support went down, the total dollars of federal support went up over
- The teacher is the instructor, the para is the support. And I'm afraid...
- The para is the support.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the March 4, 2026 minutes, and received a lengthy Department of Public Instruction presentation from Stanley Schauer Jr. on North Dakota student performance data in math and ELA, with comparisons between students with disabilities and students without disabilities. Schauer explained the assessment systems used, the 1% alternate assessment cap for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, the absence of 2019-20 data due to the pandemic, and how state standards are set by North Dakota educators. Members asked about cohort trends, the role of alternate assessments, grade-level patterns, and whether the state should focus more on reducing the novice category than on moving students from approaching to proficient. Schauer also discussed the new NDA Plus assessment, the state’s planned growth model, and the possibility of future breakdowns by disability category or by schools using science-of-math approaches. Special education educators testified that students with disabilities continued to receive services during COVID because of FAPE obligations, which likely helped limit learning loss, and emphasized that IEP teams focus on individual growth rather than only proficiency buckets.
Committee members then shifted to special education funding and possible funding models. Brandon Bombach of Grand Forks Public Schools presented on the state aid formula, focusing on the special education weighting factor and arguing that the current formula does not adequately respond to growing student needs because it counts enrollment but does not adjust when the number of students with IEPs rises. He used examples to show that a district can have the same enrollment and receive the same weighting even if the number of students needing services increases. Members discussed whether the formula should be tied more closely to actual need and accountability, and the chair indicated that the committee would continue gathering data and ideas for a later meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- . continued support of our agency in serving the needs of Texans.
- We have cameras in state supported living centers.
- And I totally support the.
- These are fee-supported tests, but we just need to increase.
- among Article II agencies for administrative supports.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/26/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Applause or other audible demonstrations are not allowed.
- I'm here today in support of 2959 because it does two very simple things.
- I'm here today in support of 2959 because it does two very simple things.
- I'm here today in support of 2959 because it does two very simple things.
- I respectfully ask for your support and I'm happy to answer any questions.
Keywords:
Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology.(6-28-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- That supports 97,000 tourism.
- </c> distributed to help support distributed to help support organizations<00:20:15.680><c> across</c
- </c><00:20:38.200><c> Kentucky</c> ourselves out uh and support Kentucky ourselves out uh and support
- Uh uh with the support from the arts.
- support of local businesses. support of local businesses.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:12
America 250KY: Impact and Legacy: 00:03:15
America 250 Events in Lexington: 01:02:13, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met for an interim update from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, with presentations from the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council. Secretary Lindy Casebier reported that Kentucky tourism has posted record growth for four straight years, with $14.6 billion in economic impact, 97,000 tourism-related jobs, and 81 million travelers spending more than $10.4 billion in 2025. He said the Historical Society and Arts Council help create visitor experiences that support those tourism gains.
The Kentucky Historical Society focused on America 250, the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staff described a community-driven approach built around themes such as “Revolutionary Experiment,” “We the People,” “Power of Place,” “Crossroads in Kentucky,” and “Doing History,” organized under heritage tourism, education, signature events, and legacy projects. They said the effort has included Liberty Tree plantings in nearly every county, partnerships with local organizations and KET, grants to cabinet agencies and historic sites, and preservation projects in 19 counties. They highlighted Harrodsburg 250 as an early kickoff, along with grant-supported events, exhibits, and educational programs across the state.
The Historical Society also described public engagement events tied to the commemoration, including Two Lights for Tomorrow, a food drive in Franklin County, a July 8 historic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State Capitol, and planned participation at the Kentucky State Fair. They said the General Assembly’s support enabled a grant program that has funded 250 events and programs in 43 counties, totaling more than $720,000, and that the work is intended to build a lasting legacy beyond 2026.
The Kentucky Arts Council said it received America 250 grant funds to support artists, arts organizations, communities, and nonprofits for public art, artwork creation, and related programs. The council reported 55 funded projects and $466,000 awarded statewide, with examples including a Burkesville summer arts and history camp and a Fayette County community singing project. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Special Education Funding Committee May 6th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Special Education Funding Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And you would come to an overall reduction in that state support.
- Of $1.7 million without the additional support, actual reduction of support.
- While the percentage of federal support went down, the total dollars of federal support went up over
- The teacher is the instructor, the para is the support.
- The para is the support.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/23/2025)
Health and Human Services
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- All those in support of that amendment, please stand and be counted.
- I urge your support for this amendment. Very good. Thank you, Senator.
- I urge your support for this amendment. Very good. Thank you, Senator.
- I strongly support its mission.
- And so I support the Miranda floor amendment and I support the concept that this Committee of the Whole
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal and received House messages and first-read bills. The chamber moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a range of measures on solar energy, public safety, insurance, health care, agriculture, gaming, education, child welfare, and real property. Several bills were retained on calendar, while many others were advanced with committee amendments and floor amendments.
On Calendar 2, SB 1419 on solar energy inspection contractors drew the most debate. A floor amendment by Sen. Sundareshan sought to require utilities to protect ratepayers from costs associated with large energy users such as data centers; supporters argued it would help keep electricity affordable, while opponents called it a hostile amendment. After a division vote, the amendment failed 12-15, and SB 1419 was reported do pass as amended. SB 1498 (DPS appropriation) and SB 1502 (unlawful flight/reckless endangerment) also advanced. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, but a later attempt to add the failed Sundareshan amendment to the report on SB 1419 was defeated 13-14.
On Calendar 1, the Senate advanced SB 1165, SB 1206, SB 1212, SB 1215, SB 1290, SB 1291, and SB 1347, mostly with committee amendments. SB 1178 on naturopathic physicians and prescription drug pricing saw a contested Sears floor amendment aimed at stopping price gouging on essential generic drugs; supporters said it would lower drug costs, while the sponsor objected that it was not germane. The amendment failed, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1186 on document retention and donations also drew a Sundareshan amendment on transparency and implementation; it failed, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1286 on veterinary visits and electronic prescriptions advanced after a proposed Kavanagh floor amendment was defeated on division. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and moved on to additional calendars.
On Calendar 4, the chamber passed SB 1004 on ESA students and interscholastic activities, SB 1116 on AHCCCS access/behavioral health, SB 1162 on health care institution licensing complaints, SB 1179 on developmental disability/health monitoring, SB 1475 on school district governing boards and eligibility, SB 1821 on DCS training and child placement, and SCR 1012. A request to hold SB 1475 for a reinstatement process was rejected. The Senate also took up an additional Committee of the Whole for SB 1077, SB 1479, and SB 1566; SB 1077 advanced with a Payne floor amendment, SB 1479 advanced with a Carroll amendment classifying certain forged real-property recordings as a class five felony, and SB 1566 began consideration with a Petersen amendment to remove part of a prior amendment. Throughout, the chamber repeatedly adopted committee reports and advanced the bills for further action.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- All those in support of that amendment, please stand and be counted.
- You know, my caucus supports transparency, and we want to make sure that that. you know my caucus supports
- I strongly support its mission.
- And so at this time I cannot support it. DD services. And so at this time I cannot support it.
- And so I support the Miranda floor amendment, and I support the concept that this Committee of the Whole
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/05/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:06:06.279><c> our</c> Effectiveness their work supports our Effectiveness their work supports
- House Bill 392 and show your support for House Bill 392 and show your support for a<01:08:33.159><c>
- </c> the right path and get them the support the right path and get them the support that<02:41:51.000
- I'm here today in support of House Bill 751, and I'm supporting this bill because my son, my only child
- </c><03:39:44.960><c> bill</c><03:39:45.399><c> 645</c> to support it I support house bill 645 to support
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 119 May 13th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm just support or a full opposed?
- I rise in support of Senate Bill 80, the cradle to Support of Senate Bill 80, the cradle to career program
- shape and to support kids and families experiencing poverty.
- We supported ... We supported having a statute, and that's what's before you today.
- I didn't support the underlying bill. I... I didn't support the underlying bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/23/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:15:35.240><c> of</c> those reasons um we're in support of those reasons um we're in support of
- I would strongly support looking into that, or at least support getting it out into the public that there
- I would strongly support looking into that, or at least support getting it out into the public that there
- I just like to offer further support.
- </c> have sufficient support have sufficient support but<03:38:16.479><c> often</c><03:38:16.800><c>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- What's unique is this Regional Center will not just support Hibbing, but we support mutual aid for a
- </c><00:14:01.759><c> public</c> facilities staff to support public facilities staff to support public
- will not just support Hibbing but we<00:14:16.160><c> support</c><00:14:16.600><c> Mutual</c><00:14:
- </c><00:31:09.120><c> Senate</c><00:31:09.440><c> file</c> County supports Senate file County supports
- </c><01:17:38.360><c> really</c> banks are a unique uh supporting really banks are a unique uh supporting