Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, I guess Brent's name was first covered up and then Steve. Well, thank you, thank you, sir.
• </c><00:03:15.239><c> up</c> guess Brent's name was first covered up guess Brent's name was first covered
• So does this cover the National Guard?
• Do you think that the federal government covered up a serious situation here?
• And if a covered company, uh, business partners do not adhere to the mandates, the covered companies

Committee: House State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, but under current law the entities eligible for receipt of apportionment include school districts
• </c><00:54:02.240><c> um</c> under current law the the entities um under current law the the entities
• Unfortunately, our insurance will not cover the medication the doctor prescribed.
• :39:05.760><c> not</c> Unfortunately, our insurance will not Unfortunately, our insurance will not cover
• the medication the doctor cover the medication the doctor prescribed. prescribed. prescribed.

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and there's funds available, 80% of those other costs above and beyond that for construction are covered
• and there's funds available, 80% of those other costs above and beyond that for construction are covered
• 09:32.080><c> for</c><00:09:32.200><c> construction</c><00:09:32.880><c> are</c><00:09:33.200><c> covered
• </c> beyond that for construction are covered beyond that for construction are covered by<00:09:34.800
• Got a regional entity that is here to speak up for and ask for and advocate for what our entire region

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, in terms of that, that covers 70% of Kentucky's housing need based off of this study.
• terms<00:20:53.280><c> of</c><00:20:53.679><c> and</c><00:20:53.919><c> that</c><00:20:54.159><c> covers
• 70% of Kucky's terms of and that covers 70% of Kucky's housing<00:20:56.400><c> need</c><00:20:56.640
• And then my last question is, so will this be limited as far as how much one entity or one area could
• uh could or one area could one entity uh could or one area could take<00:36:34.079><c> uh</c><00:36:

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:07 Roll Call 00:00:14 Discussion of Pro-Growth Housing Policies 00:02:01 Discussion of Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit 01:11:13 Adjournment 01:40:27, 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Housing Task Force met and heard first from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, which presented findings from a housing study done with the Home Builders Association. The chamber said housing is now a major economic-development issue, citing survey results that 90% of community leaders said their region could not absorb a major job announcement and 66% said housing is holding back Kentucky’s economy. The chamber described Kentucky’s housing shortage, rising home prices, declining permits since 2008, and the need for more production to support growth. It urged policy changes including zoning and land-use reform, tax incentives, regional approaches, and especially a residential infrastructure fund modeled on Indiana’s low-interest loan program to help communities finance roads and other infrastructure needed for new housing. Members asked about the severity of the problem, workforce shortages in permitting and construction, the loan interest rate, repayment, and whether Kentucky could replicate Indiana’s results; the witness said the issue is a crisis and that the program would be a revolving public-private partnership, likely around 3% interest, with implementation details still to be worked out. The Kentucky Bankers Association then testified that the housing gap is especially acute for households at 80% of area median income and below, which it said represents about 70% of Kentucky’s housing need. It emphasized that the shortage affects both urban and rural counties and pointed to examples such as Rowan County, where workers at major employers must commute long distances because local housing is unavailable or unaffordable. The bankers said high interest rates remain a major barrier and proposed a $20 million bank commitment for a revolving fund tied to tax credits to finance new housing, not refinances. They cited Hope of the Midwest as an example of a successful tax-credit housing model with a long track record and no defaults, and said the proposal would leverage public-private partnerships to create new units. Committee members questioned how the proposed fund would compare with industrial revenue bonds and whether it could be structured like Kentucky’s tobacco settlement fund, with seed money, a review board, scoring criteria, and possible population thresholds to ensure smaller communities benefit. The bankers said the proposal would be another tool for cities and counties, specifically tied to residential infrastructure, and that larger cities should not be able to capture all of the resources. No formal votes or actions were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• This looks at another mechanism for biosecurity, and I believe you probably covered it before, but really
• in strong support. biocurity and I I believe you probably biocurity and I I believe you probably covered
• it before, but really we we need covered it before, but really we we need to<00:34:25.599><c> address
• And a number of states, including Alaska, Connecticut, Maine, and Washington, task university entities
• And a number of states, including Alaska, Connecticut, Maine, and Washington, task university entities

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met on February 4 and began with announcements about committee protocol, including posting hearing notices and testimony earlier than required and using written HD1 drafts for more complex amendments. The chair also noted the new AV system and asked speakers to be clear because the microphones are sensitive. The committee then took up several University of Hawaiʻi-related measures, with most testimony coming from UH officials, state agencies, and advocacy groups, and no votes were taken in the portion provided. HB 1596, relating to student basic needs support at the University of Hawaiʻi, drew support from UH, the Oʻahu Youth Action Board, and an individual. UH said it stood on its written testimony and could answer questions. HB 1597, relating to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research, received support from UH/JABSOM, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Hawaii Medical Association, and others; the Attorney General’s Office offered a procedural reminder about statewide concern. HB 1970, funding the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center and the Hawaii Tumor Registry, was supported by UH, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the Hawaii Medical Association, and others, with testimony emphasizing the registry’s role in cancer surveillance, prevention, and federal funding. The committee also heard HB 1598, creating a Hawaii Climate Institute. UH testified in support, citing worsening drought, heat, sea level rise, and extreme weather, and said the institute would hire climate modelers and faculty across several schools. Members questioned funding, and UH said it would seek state startup money, possible green-fee support, and federal grants, noting recent federal cuts and the need for permanent positions. HB 1989, on water retention, was supported by UH as a study to slow runoff and improve aquifer recharge. HB 1951, on biosecurity, drew support from UH, DLNR, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, students, and other organizations; testimony stressed invasive species threats, the need for biocontrol research and containment capacity, and possible sites for a statewide facility. HB 1952, funding agricultural research station improvements on Kauaʻi, was supported by UH, the Farm Bureau, and others, with testimony noting aging facilities and the need to modernize stations across the islands. Finally, HB 2005, relating to language access, received UH support, with a UH representative noting that credit programs may fit best in a credit-bearing academic program and that Outreach College could be an option for noncredit programs.

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• that, under the provisions of the bill, protected counseling services are defined in the bill and cover
• ><c> in</c><00:11:04.440><c> that</c> defined as in that defined as in that bill<00:11:06.320><c> covers
• /c><00:11:08.399><c> of</c><00:11:08.839><c> talk</c> Representative Hail explained that the bill covers
• He said the bill covers counseling services aimed at relieving possible discomfort or distress that could
• He said the bill aims to ensure that these entities can offer counseling without facing discrimination

Keywords: Consideration of HB 9 00:02:20 Consideration of HB 495 00:08:53 Consideration of HB 520 00:46:51 Consideration of HB 622 00:54:39 Consideration of HB 635 00:59:25, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 9, which would create oversight for Medicaid-related policy through a board modeled after the Public Pension Oversight Board. Sponsor Rep. Adam Bowling said the measure was intended to bring legislative, executive, and stakeholder voices together to vet issues and make better-informed Medicaid policy. Members generally supported the concept, though some questioned the proposed board’s party breakdown and whether the language should be updated now rather than later. After discussion, the committee voted 19-0 to pass HB 9 favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 495, which Rep. Hail said would protect mental health care professionals, institutions, and ordained ministers from discrimination when providing what the bill calls protected counseling services. He described the bill as a parental-choice measure that would allow counseling aligned with family values and said it also creates a civil cause of action for harmed parties. Opponents argued the bill would shield conversion therapy, with Dr. Eric Russ, Brandon Long, Dr. Brandon Creech, Brenda Rosen, Chris Hartman, and Dr. Bobby Glass testifying that conversion therapy is discredited, harmful, and associated with depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide risk. They said professional medical and counseling organizations oppose such practices and urged rejection of the bill. During questions, Rep. Layman pressed the sponsor on whether the bill would protect therapies even if a child was not in distress and on whether the committee should be endorsing a practice discredited by professional organizations. Rep. Hail responded that he viewed the issue as a parental choice and said he believed the bill protects providers offering those services. The transcript ends during continued discussion of HB 495, with no final vote shown on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• People in nursing homes, almost half of live births in this country are covered by Medicaid.
• Young working-class individuals, again, because of the ACA expansion, are covered by Medicaid.
• THE VIEWS OF MAIN STREET ARE REPRESENTED AND Heard before foreign governments and international entities
• represent the views and interests of small Businesses before foreign governments and international entities
• the United States to report on access to credit for small business concerns owned and controlled by covered

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• just say that in these bills that we have before us today there is a requirement that for-profit entities
• don't engage in that for-profit entities don't engage in self-dealing,<00:07:12.280><c> that</c><00:
• Or you didn't foresee for-profit entities come in and killing seniors to make money. I mean, right.
• There's these entities and institutions are hiring them. And what they're doing, they're using AI.
• </c><01:07:13.400><c> and</c> they're There's these entities and they're There's these entities and institutions

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Before going to public testimony, I believe we've covered the housekeeping items.
• We strongly urge you to increase those slots to cover at least 2,000 residents.
• This $175,000 investment would cover 1.5 staff positions to ensure that justice for all includes our
• Before implementation of last year's increase in the excise tax, Medicaid only covered 75 percent of
• PBMs have not and will not increase reimbursement to cover these costs.

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee held a public hearing on proposed substitute House Bill 2289, the House operating budget. Budget staff Mary Monroe gave a detailed overview of the proposal’s near general fund outlook, reserve levels, major revenue assumptions, and major spending and savings items. She highlighted assumed revenue from capital gains and a proposed “millionaires tax,” a transfer from the budget stabilization account, administrative reductions across agencies, and several major policy shifts, including changes affecting Working Connections Child Care, K-12 education, higher education, long-term care, behavioral health, wildfire response, and state employee compensation. Members then asked questions, including about the higher education building account/operating fee swap and its interaction with the capital budget and Climate Commitment Act funds. The committee also announced amendment deadlines for the budget process. The bulk of the meeting was public testimony, with many speakers generally supporting or opposing specific parts of the budget. Supportive testimony praised funding for wildfire prevention, public health, reproductive health, civil legal aid, the Poison Center, some higher education institutions, and certain disability and child welfare services. Many speakers urged restoration or protection of funding for K-12 education, especially transition to kindergarten, local effort assistance, bus depreciation, and Running Start; others opposed cuts to child care, early learning, public defense, long-term care, adult day and home care services, occupational/physical/speech therapy for Medicaid patients, and community and technical colleges. Several local government, health, and nonprofit representatives also asked the committee to preserve public works, homelessness, energy assistance, environmental justice, and recovery/diversion programs, while some business and public safety groups sought continued funding for organized retail crime prevention and related initiatives. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee recessed briefly and later resumed with virtual testimony, where additional witnesses repeated concerns about education cuts, long-term care, health care access, disability services, dispute resolution, early childhood programs, and the need for ongoing or increased funding in those areas.

Transcript Highlights:

• Public entities, non-profit organizations, and corporate partners.
• Okay, now I'll switch gears a little bit and cover a couple of. Oil and natural gas slides.
• We found that your reserves at 30% are certainly enough to cover them.
• Your reserves cover that, but reserves can only cover A few years, and so really you need better economic
• If we have a loss in revenue, we have 30% to cover it.

Transcript Highlights:

• :11.040><c> debt</c><01:16:11.320><c> to</c><01:16:11.480><c> the</c><01:16:11.679><c> public</c> entity
• pass along its debt to the public entity pass along its debt to the public it<01:16:12.280><c> serves
• c><01:16:48.960><c> pass</c><01:16:49.199><c> along</c><01:16:49.520><c> its</c> let a for-profit entity
• pass along its let a for-profit entity pass along its debt<01:16:50.040><c> to</c><01:16:50.239><c>
• That cost cannot be covered without insurance.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, in recent months, there have been alarming reports of Chinese nationals and entities exploiting
• But I think it is important that when it comes to private entities accessing these public dollars to
• But members, we cannot let entities come into our state to not assimilate in Florida with a desire to
• But members, we cannot let entities come into our state to not assimilate in Florida with a desire to
• It's an attempt to cover a lot of the problems that we're facing in our state right now with respect

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum verification. Members then adopted the special order report and a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also recognized Deputy First Class Stefano Gargano as law enforcement officer of the day and several visiting groups in the gallery. On the floor, HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously, 109-0. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about surplus conservation lands and oversight by the Acquisition and Restoration Council; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign-country-of-concern restrictions, critical infrastructure, gifts, contracts, sister city agreements, and related ethics and criminal provisions, passed 80-20 after debate and a germane amendment was adopted over objections. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197 on information technology procurement and contracting, aimed at modernizing oversight of major IT projects, by 109-0. CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations passed 71-38 after extensive debate over development fees, manufactured homes, and reducing local supermajority requirements for comprehensive plan changes; an amendment to preserve Orange County’s rural boundary vote failed, and a strike-all amendment was ruled out of order. Members then adopted a technical amendment clarifying manufactured homes language. Several local bills also advanced: HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed 109-0; HB 4051 and HB 4053 on Santa Rosa County fire protection district assessments passed 84-25 and 83-27, respectively, after compromise amendments; HB 4081 on the East Point Water and Sewer District passed 110-0; and HB 4093 on the Felsmere Water Control District passed 109-0. The transcript ended as the House moved on to HB 4095, with no final action shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• 00:13:23.360><c> for</c><00:13:23.680><c> all</c> Immediate towing authority for all appropriate entities
• together and get communication entities together and get communication to<00:22:28.720><c> show</c><
• </c><00:26:08.960><c> decides</c><00:26:09.360><c> to</c> if the if a private entity decides to if the
• if a private entity decides to open<00:26:09.760><c> business</c><00:26:10.080><c> that's</c><00:26:
• </c> that that's not covered in this bill. that that's not covered in this bill.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So are you aware that the FAA covers that drones can't fly over critical infrastructure, and are you
• Is that some state entity?
• Would the work that you folks are doing with the task force cover that sort of festival?
• that sort of force would that cover that sort of festival?
• </c> We had a bill in 2021, HB 125, I think, that tried to cover some of the same ground.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It is a similar entity, but they are separate grants.
• That means fiscal will be quite busy as well as governor and council, as those are the approving entities
• I think sometimes that's helpful to see the breadth of topics that we cover annually, and we choose those
• The breadth of topics that we cover annually, and we choose those topics in a variety of ways through
• um so it's it makes it doesn't cover um so it's it makes it very<01:24:37.679><c> very</c><01:24:37.920

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, approving the prior meeting minutes with one abstention from a member who had been absent. It then received an update from DHHS Commissioner Lori Weaver on the department’s rural health transformation grant submission. Weaver said the grant was submitted ahead of the deadline, reflected input from communities and providers statewide, and would now enter a CMS review and negotiation phase. She explained that the governor’s office will oversee the grant with DHHS, that some proposals may be limited by federal parameters, and that the department may need to hire some staff to administer the grant, within the grant’s administrative cap. Members also discussed DHHS budget pressures and staffing. The department’s CFO, Nathan White, reviewed the agency’s budget mix, noting that DHHS accounts for a large share of the state’s operating and general fund budgets, and explained projected general fund lapse estimates, which he said are currently just under $20 million for the department. He also described why lapse projections are difficult to predict in DHHS because many costs are driven by utilization and because some funds are statutorily non-lapsing. White reported that vacancy rates have risen, citing about 400 unfunded positions in the current biennium and the department’s hiring freeze, while emphasizing that direct-care positions are being prioritized. Committee members raised concerns that back-of-the-budget cuts and weak revenue collections could affect the department’s ability to manage lapse projections. The committee then heard from Division of Public Health Director Ian Watt on vaccine policy and federal changes. Watt said New Hampshire continues to support access to safe and effective vaccines, including through the universal purchase program and seasonal respiratory virus guidance. He explained a recent CDC change regarding the MMRV vaccine, which now discourages the combined shot for the first dose in children under four because of febrile seizure risk, while still allowing it for the second dose. Watt said New Hampshire’s school and child care vaccine mandates remain stable, with nine vaccines required for schoolchildren and 10 for child care, and that the state continues to review federal recommendations cautiously. He also said there have been no supply or funding disruptions affecting vaccine access, and that childhood vaccine funding through commercial insurers remains intact. Finally, the Permanent Subcommittee on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Related Dementias presented its annual report. The subcommittee said it met about six times, heard presentations on state services, silver alerts, brain health awareness, and palliative/hospice care, and began work on updating the state’s Alzheimer’s plan, which had last been updated in 2015-2016. To gather more direct input, the subcommittee formed a needs-assessment work group to develop a survey for people living with dementia, caregivers, and service providers. It recommended integrating Alzheimer’s and dementia materials into chronic disease, aging, and public health outreach; embedding cognitive health into systems of care and the state health improvement plan; adding cognitive health measures to BRFSS; and continuing partnerships with aging and advocacy organizations. Members praised the report and suggested it should clearly identify the subcommittee and include page numbers in future versions.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's covered on FEMA's public assistance program.
• Or do you think this is going to be sufficient to cover it?
• There's a command you can give Carissa called cover. Anxiety drain out of the child.
• There's a command you can give Carissa called cover.
• I would argue almost no law in this state covers 100% of every eventuality.

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary met on March 19, 2006, and considered a series of mostly local and judicial bills. Early action included HB 436, which authorizes appointment of honorably discharged veterans as park wardens; supporters said it would give veterans meaningful service roles and improve park safety. The committee adopted an amendment requiring honorable discharge, employment qualification compliance if hired by a public entity, and firearms training where applicable, then reported the bill favorably. The committee also advanced HB 16, extending the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin, and HB 44, which shifts certain blight-related hearings in St. Bernard Parish from the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication to justices of the peace and constables; members asked about appeals, fines, jurisdictional limits, and whether the change would affect HOAs, and the bill was reported favorably. Members then approved HB 61 creating Battle of New Orleans Day, with an amendment clarifying holiday language and adding a detailed historical commemoration of the battle and its diverse forces. HB 233, which raises juror mileage reimbursement from 16 cents per mile to the state travel rate, drew support but also concern about the cost to local governments; the sponsor and members discussed the fiscal impact, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 164, expanding commissioner powers in the 15th Judicial District Court, was also reported favorably after testimony that it would help manage caseloads and mirror procedures used in other districts. HB 455, defining public works employees as first responders for coordination and recognition purposes, generated extensive questions about emergency authority, FEMA reimbursement, workers’ compensation, liability, and unintended consequences; the committee deferred the bill to a later meeting for further review. The committee also approved HB 242, authorizing deputy constables in St. Tammany Parish at no state cost, and HB 10, making the Friday of the International Rice Festival a legal holiday in Acadia Parish. HB 9, designating Shreveport as the stuffed shrimp capital of Louisiana, was reported favorably after light discussion. HB 571, which would make permanent the complex litigation section program in the 19th Judicial District Court, was supported by judges and court staff who said it improves efficiency in large cases such as asbestos and hurricane litigation; it was reported favorably. Finally, HB 16 and several other local measures moved forward without objection, while the committee also heard a deeply personal presentation on HB 61 designating February 24 as SCN2A Awareness Day, later amended to honor Emily Catherine Diedon by name; members expressed sympathy, discussed genetic testing and access to care, and reported the bill favorably as amended.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's covered under FEMA's public assistance program.
• Or do you think this is going to be sufficient to cover it?
• Or do you think this is going to be sufficient to cover it?
• There's a command you can give Carissa called cover.
• I would argue almost no law in this state covers 100% of every eventuality.

Bills: HB9 , HB10 , HB16 , HB44 , HB46 , HB61 , HB101 , HB126 , HB153 , HB164 , HB233 , HB242 , HB436 , HB455 , HB571 , HB594

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, legal holiday, Acadia Parish

Transcript Highlights:

• We need new HVAC systems and different pieces on the campus will be covered with that.
• So $600,000 is the number to cover that whole 80 change for us.
• That's for about 250 employees that we have, so that would cover that.
• To cover the insurance, Ms. Casillas, she said $2.1 million, actually. I've been corrected.
• Those funds for the meat processors—that was the funding for... cover a couple of years.

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So I was going to say more, but I think our other parents have covered some of it.
• I would note that all of those would have been, I think, covered by different...
• That would be covered already by the penal code?
• And I think I've covered everything. Y'all have any questions for me?
• And I think I've covered everything. Y'all have any questions for me?

Bills: HB316 , HB353 , HB 1160 , HB1414 , HB1422 , HB1443 , HB1713 , HB1789 , HB1902 , HB2073 , HB2666 , HB2695 , HB316

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

Transcript Highlights:

• Many older adults are left with little to cover essential needs like groceries, medications, and also
• Many older adults are left with little to cover essential needs like groceries, medications, and also
• Many older adults are left with little to cover essential needs like groceries, medications, and also
• Many older adults are left with little to cover essential needs like groceries, medications, and also
• More than 37% are worried about covering basic expenses such as food and housing.

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house