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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- many of the people working part-time on farms are, for example, students going to college for environmental
- is<00:26:17.880><c> going</c><00:26:18.200><c> to</c><00:26:18.520><c> for</c><00:26:18.919><c> environmental
- </c><00:26:19.720><c> or</c><00:26:20.039><c> U</c> is going to for environmental or U is going to for
- environmental or U agricultural<00:26:21.039><c> studies</c><00:26:21.480><c> and</c><00:26:21.600><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Our mission is to promote animal species and advocate for environmental conservation through partnerships
- animal species and AD advocate<01:03:56.400><c> for</c><01:03:56.599><c> the</c><01:03:57.039><c> Environmental
- </c> advocate for the Environmental advocate for the Environmental Conservation<01:03:58.880><c> through
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 01/29/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The other problem that we have at the federal level is that they require archaeological and environmental
- level is that they require federal level is that they require archaeological<00:37:01.240><c> environmental
- </c><00:37:02.240><c> uh</c><00:37:02.400><c> permits</c> archaeological environmental uh permits archaeological
- environmental uh permits to<00:37:03.040><c> be</c><00:37:03.200><c> in</c><00:37:03.440><c> place</
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 01/28/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- We regulate a number of entities both through our Health Regulation Division and our Environmental Health
- long-term health and well-being, which means protecting people from infectious disease and from environmental
- We prevent illness before it starts. infectious disease from environmental infectious disease from environmental
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 01/23/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- That just restarted again when there was some money from the Environmental Trust Fund directed towards
- when there was some money<01:50:28.440><c> from</c><01:50:28.639><c> the</c><01:50:28.800><c> environmental
- </c><01:50:29.480><c> trust</c><01:50:29.840><c> fund</c> money from the environmental trust fund money
- from the environmental trust fund directed<01:50:30.760><c> towards</c><01:50:31.280><c> that</c><01
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 01/21/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Our Health Protection Bureau is home to environmental health, where we inspect, test, and provide technical
- Our Health Protection Bureau is home to environmental health, where we inspect, test, and provide technical
- is also where our State Health Improvement Program lives, which promotes policy, systems, and environmental
- building blocks for long-term health and well-being, including protection from infectious diseases, environmental
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/18/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And could I call up Chris Bond and Jen Duval?
- </c><02:07:51.040><c> call</c><02:07:51.199><c> up</c><02:07:51.599><c> Chris</c><02:07:51.840><c> Bond
- And could I call up Chris Bond and you.
- And could I call up Chris Bond and Jen<02:07:52.560><c> Duval?
- I'm Chris Bond for the record. Chris Bond, associate attorney general.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/28/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- we wanted to highlight for you, as committees have wanted to see this information, is we have two bonding
- proposals in front of the bonding committee.
- So this is a bonding proposal.
- our scientists we cannot and so this is our scientists we cannot and so this is a<01:09:00.480><c> bonding
- proposal it's a $68 million a bonding proposal it's a $68 million project<01:09:02.880><c> to</c><01
Bills:
HF2432
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Jul 15th, 2026
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- focusing on specific industries or specific types of applications like chatbots or particular environmental
- focusing on specific industries or specific types of applications like chatbots or particular environmental
- it really is this kind of the On the local issues, it really is the bread and butter of local environmental
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, establishing its purpose as a study and policy-development body rather than one aimed at producing many bills. Majority Leader Hogue urged members to move quickly, focus on federal and other states’ AI laws, consider possible federal preemption, child protections, and the siting and economic impacts of data centers. Committee leadership echoed that the goal is practical, balanced governance that protects North Dakota while allowing innovation to continue.
Legislative Council staff provided a background memo and NCSL presented a detailed overview of AI concepts and the current state legislative landscape. The presentations distinguished narrow AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and theoretical AGI/ASI, and summarized major state policy themes: comprehensive AI laws in states such as Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois; targeted laws on deepfakes, chatbots, health, education, notifications, and digital likeness; and growing use of appropriations and agency inventories. Members asked about Colorado’s repeal and reenactment, Texas’s sandbox and training provisions, oversight structures, and whether AI regulation is bipartisan; presenters said most issues cut across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfakes but more division on broader regulatory approaches.
The federal update focused on executive orders, preemption, and congressional activity. NCSL described a White House framework favoring a single federal standard, a DOJ litigation task force, Commerce Department review of state laws, and possible funding conditions tied to state AI policy, though no formal state-law challenge had yet occurred. The presentation also covered a recent executive order creating a voluntary federal vetting process for advanced frontier models after safety concerns, and congressional proposals including a failed 10-year state moratorium, Senator Blackburn’s child-safety bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, a House-passed children’s digital safety package, a Senate data center moratorium proposal, and a House ratepayer/data-center bill. The committee took no formal action beyond receiving testimony and asking questions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- sudden we decide to put a trigger law into place, a trigger bill like this, in place for federal environmental
- sudden we decide to put a trigger law into place, a trigger bill like this, in place for federal environmental
- sudden we decide to put a trigger law into place, a trigger bill like this, in place for federal environmental
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF4401, Minnesota Medical Assistance, dental reimbursement, dental rates, critical access dental providers, Medicaid dental, MinnesotaCare, managed care plans, county-based purchasing plans, fee-for-service, oral health access, safety-net clinics, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Indian health services, state-operated dental clinics, low-income patients, children's dental care, provider reimbursement, dental access
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- coordinating economic<00:31:42.720><c> development</c><00:31:43.200><c> and</c><00:31:43.360><c> environmental
- </c> economic development and environmental economic development and environmental policy<00:31:44.399
Keywords:
unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183
Summary:
The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill.
The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers.
Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Joint hearing for the House Committees on Agriculture, Food Systems, and Energy and Environmental
- Kahaloa, chair of this committee, and we also have Chair Loen, who is chairing the Energy and Environmental
- Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection, any discussion? If not, Vice Chair, please.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/26/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- process in our barns, because then that's a whole other process of washing, disinfecting, and taking environmental
- It's made out of this new process you're just discussing with us, and that's much more environmentally
- And if you want to have thin coatings... [00:57:30.069] Senator Westrom: And that's much more environmentally
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-AEN, CPN-EDT, CPN-HOU, CPN-EIG Public Hearings 01-29-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- thinking what the benefits would be of having this renewable, long-term sustainability for the environmental
- thinking what the benefits would be of having this renewable, long-term sustainability for the environmental
- thinking about what the benefits would be of having this renewable, long-term sustainability for the environmental
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 252 on invasive species, which would broaden the Department of Agriculture’s authority to inspect items moved into or within Hawaii, prohibit the sale of pest-infested merchandise, and allow quarantine, treatment, or destruction of affected materials with clarified penalties. Testifiers from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, the Farmers Union, and many others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing gaps in current inspection authority and the need to address high-risk non-agricultural commodities such as outdoor furniture and other cargo that can carry pests like red imported fire ants. Members raised concerns about staffing, inspection capacity, commerce impacts, and whether better manifest descriptions or scanners could help target higher-risk shipments. The chairs recommended passage with Department of Agriculture and technical amendments, and the committees adopted the recommendation.
The joint CPN/EDT hearing then took up SB 148 on combat sports, which would create a Hawaii Combat Sports Commission and regulate combat sports while prohibiting no-rules contests. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments on effective dates and later said other jurisdictions generally use a single commission for boxing and MMA. Supporters, including a professional fighter and a longtime advocate, argued the bill would help revive the sport in Hawaii, improve local opportunities, and reduce costs associated with separate commissions; one testifier initially appeared opposed but clarified he was actually in support. Committee members asked about safety, medical coverage, staffing, vacancies, and whether separate commissions could share staff. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including an Attorney General effective-date amendment, amendments from the Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses to increase health-care coverage at fights, and DCCA’s recommendation to unify boxing and MMA under one commission; the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050, and the recommendation was adopted.
A later joint CPN/Housing agenda began with SB 69 on deposits of public funds, which would require the Director of Finance to consider the benefits of using in-state depositories, including favorable lending terms for affordable housing. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Hawaii Bankers Association offered comments, and no other testimony or questions were noted before the discussion moved on. The next measure introduced was SB 24 on limited profit housing associations, which would create a regulatory framework and a limited profit housing council; the transcript cuts off as testimony on that bill was beginning.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- A52, a to take out the US Highway 8 bonding. Mr.
- Um, but we can't have anything that impacts geo bonds in this bill because then it would require a higher
- We call it an extension on some funding, and we can put that in the bonding bill because we have a big
- </c><00:05:17.360><c> in</c><00:05:17.600><c> this</c> anything that impacts geo bonds in this anything
- that impacts geo bonds in this bill<00:05:18.479><c> because</c><00:05:18.800><c> then</c><00:05:18.960
Committee:
Senate Finance
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Four - Monday, March 9
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- don't get very much, and we're trying to expand that to where they can invest in mutual funds, stocks, bonds
- , real estate, bonds that have one of the five highest long-term ratings.
- Real estate bonds that have one of the five highest long-term ratings or the highest short-term ratings
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- This holds those accountable who have been released on bond, bail, or pre-trial diversion, recognizing
- This holds those accountable who have been released on bond, bail, or pre-trial diversion, recognizing
- This holds those accountable who have been released on bond, bail, or pre-trial diversion, recognizing
Committee:
House Judiciary
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, the small dedication is the environmental education account, and these funds are derived from motor
- vehicle license plate fees. is the environmental education account, and these funds are derived from
Committee:
House Appropriations
Summary:
The committee met on March 17 to review the FY27 budgets for the Department of Education and several special schools and commissions. Fiscal staff outlined the Department of Education’s roughly $6.4 billion budget, noting that most funding goes to the Minimum Foundation Program and subgrantee assistance. Major changes discussed included the removal of one-time teacher pay stipends, increases for the LA GATOR scholarship program, and projected adjustments in early childhood funding. Members also reviewed the constitutional amendment proposal tied to using about $2 billion to pay down teacher retirement obligations and provide future teacher pay raises.
Dr. Cade Brumley testified that Louisiana’s education outcomes have improved and answered questions on math performance, charter school funding, the LA GATOR scholarship, and the special education Choice program. Members pressed the department on the sustainability and balance of funding between LA GATOR and Choice, the number of applicants and current recipients, and outreach efforts. Brumley said charter schools are funded through the MFP like other public schools, that LA GATOR currently serves about 5,500 students with applications recently reaching about 17,000, and that the Choice program serves about 500 students with a waiting list of about 700 applicants. He also said the department would implement whatever funding levels the legislature approves.
The committee then heard the special schools and commissions budget, including the Special School District, Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, Thrive Academy, École Pointe-au-Chien, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, and BESE. Testimony focused on facility needs, enrollment, and program outcomes. LSU? No—LSM leaders described urgent roof and ceiling repairs estimated at about $800,000, while Thrive Academy highlighted student achievement, community service requirements, and economic impact. LPB said it is facing a federal funding loss of about $2.5 million and is responding with higher Passport fees, underwriting, and private fundraising. BESE’s small staff and administrative role were also explained, with members asking about board operations and the use of statutory dedication funds.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- study for industrial hygienists or scientists, including industrial hygienists, toxicologists, environmental
- Toxicologists, environmental scientists.
Summary:
The hearing focused on a state audit of Cal/OSHA titled “The Division of Occupational Safety and Health: Process Deficiencies and Staffing Shortages Limit Its Ability to Protect Workers.” Committee leaders and the audit team described serious workplace tragedies, argued that California’s worker protections are not being adequately enforced, and said the audit was prompted by concerns that Cal/OSHA was too often relying on letters instead of inspections, delaying investigations, and closing cases without enough documentation. Members repeatedly emphasized that the issue was not just staffing, but also outdated policies, weak oversight, and inconsistent enforcement.
State Auditor Grant Parks said the audit found a 32% vacancy rate in 2023-24, heavy reliance on hard-copy files, outdated or unclear policies, and inconsistent decision-making in complaints, accidents, citations, and fine reductions. He said Cal/OSHA conducted on-site inspections in only about 20% of complaints, used letter investigations more than 80% of the time, often lacked evidence that hazards were corrected, and sometimes failed to inspect serious injury cases on time. The audit also found weak documentation for fine calculations and settlement reductions, with some penalties reduced substantially without clear explanations. Parks said the agency had accepted the findings and would provide progress updates later in the year.
Committee members pressed the auditor on vacancy rates, the use of letter investigations, the low rate of criminal referrals, and whether fines were being reduced too often. Cal/OSHA and DIR officials responded that the vacancy rate had fallen to 12% partly because 66 vacant positions were eliminated in a statewide budget reduction and partly because of hiring; they said 126 people had been hired in the first half of the year. They also said they had hired a policy writer, were updating several policies, were planning periodic internal audits, and were developing a new data management system expected to go live in late 2026 or early 2027. On fines, officials said Title 8 sets base penalties and allows adjustments based on factors like employer size, history, and good faith, with appeals and informal conferences also affecting final amounts. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- We are the largest grassroots environmental organization in the state of Nevada.
- community-powered organization, and so that’s why I’m up here, even though it might not seem obvious why an environmental
Bills:
AB49 , AB169 , AB188 , AB284 , AB296 , AB306 , AB356 , AB366 , AB467 , AB499 , AB515 , AB540 , AB542 , AB595
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
educational personnel, teacher licensing, reciprocal licensure, provisional teaching, school counselors, school nurses, school social workers, state education standards, health insurance, speech-language pathology, stuttering, rehabilitative services, habilitative services, coverage requirements, health plans, retired public employees, subsidy, Medicare, health reimbursement arrangement, Public Employees' Benefits Program