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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/26/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I won't the safe at home program is.
  • <00:07:19.599> program definition of program program definition of program program participant
  • It would require judges to receive training on the Safe at Home program.
  • I believe Chair Scott, you've done things at the Safe at Home program.
  • It's a really wonderful program.
Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Feb 25th, 2026 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • that a strategic financing partner can make contributions, which would include some form of cash, loan
  • Senate Bill 1847 allows individuals who qualify for the Advantage Waiver Medicaid program to reside in
  • Talking to OwRB, there's some other programs They have that.
  • I think with loans like such as this, I think it would be cheaper for the state to put up money like
  • would still work the way that some of their other programs work.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's basically a reinsurance program for them.
  • This is a pilot program.
  • The goal with this program is education.
  • It should be opt out like this program is.
  • Yeah, I love the effort of the program.
Summary: The committee heard several appropriations and policy bills, with testimony often focused on public safety, education, and procurement. HB 263 would appropriate $1.5 million in FY2027 to the Independent Correctional Oversight Office; the sponsor and supportive testimony argued the office is needed to address serious problems in the corrections system, and the bill received a due pass recommendation, 17-1. HB 2993, as amended, would allow DPS to spend on legal services independent of the Attorney General and redirect $5 million from the Consumer Protection/Consumer Fraud Revolving Fund to the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission Fund; the Speaker framed it as supporting law enforcement and public safety, and it passed 17-0. HB 2271 dealt with firefighter cancer coverage and insurance rates. The bill would allow an insurer covering firefighters and fire investigators to file a uniform rate deviation only if it is not reimbursed by the municipal firefighter cancer reimbursement fund. Testimony described the measure as a temporary shell pending a broader consensus agreement to bring fire districts into the reimbursement system; members stressed that firefighters should not see changes in claim handling, but several said the bill still needed work. It received a due pass recommendation on a 16-1-1 vote. HB 2416 would appropriate $20 million to DPS for local border support, including law enforcement positions, prosecution and detention costs, and equipment; sheriffs and the Arizona Sheriffs Association supported it as a continuation of existing funding for drug interdiction and border-related crime, and it passed 11-6-1. The committee also advanced HB 2692, which revises public construction procurement rules and authorizes progressive design-build and one-step competition for certain federally funded projects. Construction and procurement stakeholders said the bill was the product of a long consensus process, while some members worried about taxpayer impacts and the move away from standard procurement; it passed 10-7-1. HB 2478, as amended, creates the Arizona Commission on Student Outcomes to study K-12 accountability, standards, graduation requirements, early childhood education, and a trade pathways diploma, funded by Classroom Site Fund dollars; members debated whether the work should instead be done by ADE or the State Board, and the bill passed 11-7. The committee also heard HB 4044, which would create a Public Safety Parity Fund to support DPS and corrections salaries using investment earnings from the Budget Stabilization Fund and proceeds from forfeited digital assets; the sponsor and a troopers association witness argued it would provide a stable long-term funding source to address chronic vacancies and pay gaps.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The P3 program is not an appropriated program. It's basically set up as a revolving fund.
  • Once again, it's not an appropriated program.
  • But as communities find out the benefits that the program can provide.
  • We're just asking for a little bit more time to continue the program.
  • Representative, this pilot program seems to be structured as more of a voluntary program.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • This establishes a mattress stewardship program.
  • I'm the program manager for the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii, which is a program of the Hawaii Public
  • And we urge the committee to program.
  • program as outlined in the bill. program as outlined in the bill.
  • Um, so we definitely support programs.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Jan 26th, 2026 at 08:32 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also sets up a framework within the department on how to administer those programs.
  • There are traditional bachelor's programs, which take four years.
  • teachers, whether in traditional or alternative licensure programs.
  • The first piece of this amendment deals with the timeline for the teacher prep program.
  • their program, and I think it's a friendly amendment.
Bills: SB29, SB64
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • New program will create jobs and diversify the economy in Putnam and Marion counties, which are two of
  • And so we would rather have it be a monitored four-year program. The dam's going to solve itself.
  • And so we would rather have it be a monitored four-year program that actually slowly draws this thing
  • ... ...from the reservoir to Silver Springs and a local government grants program for Clay, St.
  • We did programs. We did projects that had unintended consequences we were not aware of at the time.
Bills: S0698, S0958, S1066, S1230, S1288
Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, marine-biodegradable products; supporters said it would reduce reliance on paper straws that may contain PFAS and create more uniform standards. The bill was reported favorably after brief supportive testimony and no opposition. The committee also approved SB 1066, by Senator Broder, a major Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam restoration proposal. The bill would direct DEP to implement a phased restoration plan, create an advisory council with local and military representation, fund recreation and economic development projects, and address safety concerns tied to the dam’s age and high-hazard status. Supporters from conservation groups, river advocates, and some local residents praised the restoration and planning framework, while several Putnam County officials opposed the bill, arguing the reservoir supports recreation, water supply, and local interests. The committee adopted a late-filed amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 698, by Senator Martin, was also reported favorably. It would let builders proceed with local building permits while septic permits are pending, rather than waiting for sequential approval, and includes a 120-day glide path related to new DEP rules; builders supported the bill as a way to reduce delays, while some senators questioned whether the transition period was too long. The committee then approved CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, which phases out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricts non-emergency training use, requires inventory and disposal reporting, creates DEP rulemaking and a grant program, and exempts certain federal, military, and emergency uses. Finally, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body in the Jupiter Narrows area in honor of Andrew Red Harris, with a technical amendment clarifying the shoal designation. Several members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on selected bills.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this bill relates to prohibiting the regulation of homeschool programs.
  • relates to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans. known as the JET grant program
  • representation of prospective student-athletes and student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 30th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Texas Forensic Science Commission, along with OCA, will administer the program.
  • Well, I'm pretty confident that we have the right people working together to administer the program.
  • But they also do mass casualty workshop events, the BMAP program with DHS, the Bomb Making Materials
  • Awareness Program.
  • We want to run that as one program, rather than a bunch of individual units under.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 30th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • A comprehensive wellness support program will be created.
  • Well, again, there are programs and standards already published.
  • Or are they put on a program? What's the process? Your last point, sir.
  • It's a governor-appointed program.
  • These are cost-effective programs.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services Apr 22nd, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • and some of them don't have access to that program because out of foster care, um, when they're adopted
  • They have access to those programs, but whenever they are in a facility and they age out, they do not
  • Um, programs as they would if they were in a foster home.
  • I used to work directly with queer and trans teens in an after school program.
  • Families and developed programs where she has helped people to realize that their love for their child
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation Apr 17th, 2025

Environmental Regulation

Transcript Highlights:
  • be called the Texas Clean Fleet Program, our Alternative Fueling Facilities Program, the Texas Natural
  • Fleet Program.
  • We did not want the dredge and seaport program put within this because that's a very specific program
  • that continues in those programs.
  • equipment program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs Apr 15th, 2025

Veteran Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under current law, the Health and Human Services Commission oversees Texas mental health programs for
  • Oftentimes, even the purchase of a manufactured home requires a bank loan.
  • Oftentimes, even the purchase of a manufactured home requires a bank loan.
  • And for manufactured homes, that is a loan on the Thank you.
  • the grants interface with these home-only loans.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard several bills focused on veterans’ mental health, criminal justice coordination, cemetery expansion, housing, vehicle registration, and anti-discrimination protections. SB 2926 would transfer administration of veterans’ mental health initiatives from HHSC to the Texas Veterans Commission, create a community-based mental health grant program, require a statewide veteran suicide prevention action plan, and add annual reporting requirements. SB 2938 would require county jails to verify and report veteran status at intake, help veteran inmates apply for federal benefits, and provide access to county veteran services and free visitation with service coordinators. Both bills were described as joint or practical efforts to improve coordination and service delivery for veterans, and both were left pending after no public testimony was offered. The committee also heard SB 2543, which would give more flexibility to expand the Texas veterans cemetery system, and SB 2545, which would explore using manufactured homes as another affordable housing option for veterans through the Veterans Land Board. SB 2545 drew questions about how manufactured-home loans would work; a Texas Veterans Land Board witness said implementation would likely require closing at a title company rather than through a retail bill of sale, and the Texas Manufactured Housing Association testified in support. Both cemetery and housing bills were left pending. Members then heard SB 2007, which would let vehicle registration applicants voluntarily designate military status so the DMV could record it and help with benefits and towing/impound issues involving deployed service members. Witnesses from the towing industry and DMV supported the bill, saying the current system lacks enough identifying information to run military-status checks and that the indicator could help prevent vehicles from being sold while owners are deployed. SB 2104 would add military status as a protected class under state anti-discrimination laws for employment, housing, and utilities; the author said it would address ongoing discrimination against service members, veterans, and military families. The Texas VFW supported the bill, citing the Leroy Torres case as an example of why additional state protections are needed. After discussion about overlap with federal law and existing state protections, SB 2104 was also left pending.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 2nd, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • program.
  • grant programs.
  • Do you run this program? No, sir, I don't run the program, no. Who runs the program?
  • a loan program?
  • Would you like it to be a loan program instead of a of a grant program, or some combination thereof?
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 1st, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • program requires that there be a loan to participate in this there be a loan to participate in this
  • there be a loan to participate in this particular program.
  • MSTEP program requires that there be a loan. That's just a there be a loan.
  • They They do not have student loans. They would not qualify for this program.
  • on this one for cared for on this loan on this one for cared for on this loan on this one for this program
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 1st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 13 relates to creating the Texas Interpretability Council and a grant program administered
  • We set up a grant program for local governments, and all I'm really saying is, look, if you have enough
  • HB 4264 by Hefner, relating to the creation of a grant program. for certain peace officers who hold a
  • HB 4276 by Johnson relating to the eligibility for the Preparation for Adult Living Program for former
  • HB 4396 by King, relating to the major events reimbursement program, including funding eligibility for
Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 616 with Senator Rubio's Community Hardening Commission Wildfire Mitigation Program.
  • It has also authorized a long-term program to underground power lines.
  • And I do know that a program like this would potentially attract federal grants.
  • And I do know that a program like this would potentially attract.
  • And I do know that a program like this would potentially attract federal grants.
Summary: The committee met to hear seven Senate bills, first approving two consent items, SB 352 and SB 804, on motions to do pass to Appropriations. SB 542 (Limón) would require public notice and comment before issuing a financial responsibility certificate for an oil pipeline and require hydrostatic testing before restarting pipelines idle for five years or more; it was supported by the Center for Biological Diversity and passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. SB 616 (Rubio) would create an independent community hardening commission within the Department of Insurance to coordinate wildfire mitigation and insurance-related recommendations; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and several local and industry groups, while water agencies, special districts, and the building industry raised concerns about water infrastructure standards, and it passed on a due-pass motion to Insurance. SB 429 (Cortese), which would establish a public wildfire catastrophe model and related university-based research and education program, received support from the Department of Insurance and outside groups and passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 256 (Perez) would strengthen wildfire mitigation and emergency response by expanding planning, improving PSPS communication, requiring utility coordination with emergency centers, and directing removal of permanently abandoned electrical facilities; utilities and business groups were generally neutral after amendments, while the author emphasized the bill’s connection to recent wildfire losses, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 509 (Caballero) would require specialized training for local law enforcement on transnational repression targeting diaspora communities; it received support from the California Police Chiefs Association and immigrant-rights advocates, but drew extensive opposition from Hindu and civil-rights organizations concerned about bias, implementation, and First Amendment issues. Committee members discussed amendments to clarify cultural competency, diversity, and constitutional protections, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. After the hearing, the committee took final roll-call votes on the bills, with the consent items and SB 429, SB 256, and SB 509 moving forward, while SB 542 and SB 616 were also reported out on earlier motions.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • He later founded the Oklahoma Lawyers for America's heroes program through which he and several other
  • The program has really done a good job, but this will also make it available to pay for non-graduates
  • Is that not a similar to a voucher program where they are reimbursed with taxpayer dollars?
  • So with the grow your own program, are these students that will be eligible for these funds?
  • I mean, I know that there are some I can't remember what the grow your own program. Do you have to?