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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/20/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- , the overall size of the program is less than the overall size of the reinsurance program.
- </c> program. So this isn't completely new. program. So this isn't completely new.
- program and the current<01:10:55.360><c> reinsurance</c><01:10:56.040><c> program.
- </c> reinsurance program to the individual. reinsurance program to the individual.
- So this subsidy program is market.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
EDUCATION- HOUSE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- program.
- We do have programs that do both, and so typically what you see there is it'll be an ABC program.
- Or you have school programs who might apply for a grant with us, You have school programs who might apply
- That is the biggest difference between the programs: on staffing for the ABC program, there has to be
- I feel like we have shifted from federal program to state program and vice versa what makes sense.
Summary:
The Early Childhood Committee met for an update from the Office of Early Childhood within the Department of Education. Members heard that the office’s goals under the LEARNS Act are to improve kindergarten readiness, support families, ensure quality providers, and expand affordable, accessible child care. Staff reviewed the local lead system, licensing, quality efforts such as CLASS and QRIS, and the two main funding streams: School Readiness Assistance (SRA), a federal CCDF-funded voucher program serving about 14,600 children with a wait list of a little over 3,000, and Arkansas Better Chance (ABC), a state-funded program serving about 21,000 children with authority recently increased to 24,000 slots.
A major topic was the difference between market rate surveys and cost analysis studies. Officials said the department is procuring both through an RFP, hoping to begin by August and have results by late in the year. Members pressed for current reimbursement levels, the gap between ABC and SRA funding, and whether ABC funding should be increased to better match costs. Staff explained that SRA rates are set at 75% of the market rate, while ABC per-child funding is much lower, and that ABC slots are limited by the overall allocation. They also explained that some ABC slots were increased by moving children from a discontinued federal pre-K arrangement into ABC to preserve continuity of care.
Committee members raised concerns about rural access, infant and toddler shortages, provider stability, workforce pay, and communication with families and providers. Officials said local leads are now helping identify underserved areas, that no county with absolutely no care is known, and that the department is trying to get a truer statewide count of children and providers. They also described efforts to improve communication through monthly provider calls, website postings, and direct case contacts with families. Members discussed possible funding increases, including ideas to reduce the SRA wait list and raise ABC funding, but no formal vote or action was taken beyond approving prior meeting minutes and receiving the update.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 15th, 2026 at 01:36 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- programs.
- We provide funding to a program So it would depend on the program and what the parameters of the program
- It's this program.
- They want this program.
- Homeland Security Program.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board Mar 31st, 2026
Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board
Transcript Highlights:
- so far, the in-state program.
- in-state investment program maps directly to the policy specific to the in-state investment program.
- we have, economic development programs.
- investment program that looks at it.
- Programs that are out there.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the October 22 minutes, and received an update on the planned Legacy Fund transparency website. Jody Smith said the site is in contract negotiations after six bidders responded, with a target go-live around November 1 after added security review. The website is intended to provide downloadable, more detailed public information on the Legacy Fund, including historical changes, legislative allocations, and investment breakdowns. Members asked about comparables and data detail, and Smith said North Dakota would likely be the first state to offer this level of sovereign wealth fund transparency.
Scott Anderson of the Retirement Investment Office then reviewed Legacy Fund performance through January 31, 2026, describing strong returns, low fees, and the benefits of diversification. He noted that real estate had been a drag on returns, but it is a small portion of the portfolio, and he discussed market effects from geopolitical events, inflation, credit spreads, and private credit. Members also questioned the in-state investment program and the BND CD-Match program. Representative Bosch moved to pause new transfers to the CD-Match program until the bank reports back, and the motion passed on a roll call vote. The committee also agreed to request a cost-benefit analysis from RVK on that change.
After lunch, the committee heard from RVK consultant Jim Voidko on the investment policy statement, focused on the in-state investment provisions. He reported that, after interviews with implementers and stakeholders, RVK found no major policy impediments in the current IPS and no strong calls to change the size limits or core guardrails. He emphasized the importance of risk-adjusted returns, diversification, pacing, exit strategies, and governance, and warned that foregone returns or higher spending obligations can pressure the fund’s long-term mission. He also recommended clearer terminology around “infrastructure,” distinguishing public infrastructure from commercial infrastructure, and noted unresolved policy questions about nexus and economic diversification. The committee then began reviewing proposed IPS updates with Rio staff.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/02/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:21:35.840><c> from</c><00:21:36.000><c> 10</c><00:21:36.240><c> to</c> program from 10 to program
- </c><00:21:52.880><c> of</c> additional spending to the program of additional spending to the program
- farmer tax credit program.
- </c> beginning farmer tax credit program. beginning farmer tax credit program.
- </c><01:05:58.319><c> program.
MN
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- </c><00:08:42.599><c> we</c> the water quality reducation program we the water quality reducation program
- </c> programs that we operate of this program programs that we operate of this program in<00:10:37.880
- program is a nation<00:17:36.320><c> leading</c><00:17:36.679><c> program</c><00:17:37.200><c> that<
- a water quality certification program a water quality certification program program program implements
- <c> but</c> so the program the programs worked but so the program the programs worked but the<01:24:22.360
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/10/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> and administer several Grant programs and administer several Grant programs where<00:02:24.720><
- violence community programs and shelters, general crime programs, legal advocacy programs, and parenting
- So these programs impact children and youth impacted by crime, as well as sexual assault programs and
- legal advocacy programs and programs legal advocacy programs and parenting<00:13:29.920><c> time</c>
- </c><01:03:54.079><c> are</c> providing services our programs are providing services our programs are
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Nov 14th, 2025
Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- programs.
- The NUPAC program is represented on line 26.
- Every state has a Medicaid program. It's an entitlement program under federal law.
- So, two different programs.
- For programming that's not just continuously asking for TSROC money to support ongoing programs as an
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Feb 5th, 2026 at 08:31 am
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- an application for the full program cost. ...is that you do an application for the full program cost
- I used to manage the programs at P&M, and the more programs in there, the more we can save, and the energy
- types of programs.
- Energy efficiency programs.
- The PRC is able to look at the programs and evaluate the effectiveness of their programs using this additional
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The deferred compensation program.
- Those must stay within the program according to the 340B program.
- Those must stay within the program according to the 340B program.
- This program is a lifeline.
- It's earmarked for this program, only for this program, and for no other program.
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 7010, which would authorize post-tax Roth contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans, instead of limiting them to pre-tax contributions. After a brief presentation and one waived appearance in support, the bill was rolled and reported favorably. Later, members also recorded affirmative votes on SB 7010 before adjournment.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the Governor’s proposed “Floridians First” budget, presented by Lita Kelly of the Office of Policy and Budget. She outlined a $117.4 billion spending plan with $53.2 billion in general revenue, emphasizing reserves, debt reduction, trust fund sweeps, and targeted reductions in agency positions. Major priorities included K-12 and higher education funding, teacher salary support, school hardening, Everglades and water-quality projects, cancer and behavioral health initiatives, emergency preparedness, law enforcement, corrections staffing and facilities, cybersecurity, transportation, affordable housing, and economic development.
Members asked extensive questions about teacher pay, corrections staffing, emergency response reserves, the proposed federal reimbursement for the Everglades detention facility, the Second Amendment sales tax holiday, the animal abuse hotline, and the absence of a specific Hope Florida line item. A major portion of the discussion focused on the Department of Health’s planned changes to the ADAP HIV/AIDS drug assistance program, with public testimony warning that the changes could cut off access to medications for thousands of Floridians and alleging misuse of federal funds. Kelly said she would follow up on several details, including litigation costs, teacher pay comparisons, and ADAP funding questions.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Agriculture Committee and Senate Agriculture Committee Aug 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- for the SAFER program.
- I've heard that from members at the farmer program, SWEEP program; they just are not efficient programs
- I've heard that from members at the Farmer Program, Sweet Program, they just are not efficient programs
- that program.
- that program.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Cal Fire represents about 30% of our program.
- this program...
- When I started in this program, you could talk to folks who were interested in joining this program,
- How long is the training program?
- We have a special program where folks who are on the autism spectrum are enrolled in the program, and
Summary:
The subcommittee met to discuss several California Conservation Corps (CCC) and Cal Fire budget proposals, with no votes taken and all items held open for a future hearing. The CCC overview highlighted the program’s 50th anniversary, its statewide conservation, disaster response, education, and workforce development work, and its funding mix of General Fund and fee-for-service reimbursements. Members praised the program’s impact on young adults and communities, and asked about revenue sources, partnerships, recruitment, and outcomes for Corps members after service.
A major CCC item was reopening and staffing the Greenwood Residential Center in El Dorado County. The department said the center is needed to restore local wildfire and fuel-break capacity, especially when winter road closures limit access to other facilities. The LAO said the proposal has merit but suggested the Legislature consider lower-cost alternatives, such as using fewer new Corps members or delaying opening, given the budget condition. The committee also discussed a proposal to move CCC hand crews to a seven-day wildfire readiness schedule; the department argued this is needed to match Cal Fire’s year-round operations and reduce chronic staffing gaps, while the LAO recommended considering partial funding or other cost-saving options.
Cal Fire’s department overview focused on year-round wildfire response, vegetation management, community preparedness, and the 66-hour workweek rollout. Members asked about contract counties, federal partnerships, reforestation capacity, and the use of cap-and-invest and General Fund dollars amid structural deficits. Cal Fire said its nursery capacity is far below reforestation needs and relies on public-private partnerships, and it described reimbursements for work on federal lands. The committee also discussed defensible space inspections, with Cal Fire seeking permanent staffing to replace temporary positions and maintain its goal of 250,000 inspections annually; the LAO suggested alternatives such as different funding mixes, a reinstated SRA fee, or one-time funding.
Finally, the committee heard a request to increase Cal Fire’s fixed-wing pilot and mechanic contract. Cal Fire said the larger, more complex aircraft fleet and year-round fire season require more pilots and maintainers, and that contracting provides flexibility and avoids some benefit costs. The LAO said the proposal addresses significant health and safety concerns and merits consideration, while members questioned whether in-house staffing or longer contract terms might be more cost-effective. Throughout the hearing, members emphasized wildfire risk, budget pressures, and the need to balance public safety with fiscal discipline.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It took a while for our behavioral wellness program to put a program in place.
- lot of these residential treatment programs are 90-day programs.
- That's the exact same program.
- What happens if they're violated for not doing the programs because the program is trying to get rid
- The money recommended, the $6.5 million, is not enough to support the program. support the program at
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance May 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Our programs on slide 5, probably what we're most well known for, of course, is our 4-H program.
- the, uh, LSC program review.
- Um, we continue to try to diversify our tribal programs through our tribal extension program and also
- impacts of that program?
- 4H agents that are leading those programs within those school or after school programs.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- problematic program that... ...problematic so I don't understand why we take a problematic program that
- has errors, and we found that in order to look at even programs that are using this particular program
- Veteran programs are veteran programs. It's about helping the veteran.
- When I look at this, it looks like this is like a pilot program.
- So I think for me, I would like... ...that pilot program language.
Summary:
The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee heard several bills. HB 2416 would appropriate $20 million for Department of Public Safety border support, including equipment, law enforcement positions, and grants to local governments for border-related enforcement and detention costs. Supporters, including the Arizona Sheriffs Association, said the funds are fully used each year and are largely spent on drug interdiction, especially against fentanyl and methamphetamine. Opponents argued the bill’s immigration-enforcement language was too broad and that the money should instead go to health care, education, food assistance, or prevention programs. The committee approved HB 2416 on a 4-3 vote.
The committee also heard HB 2806, which would require county recorders, ADOT, and AHCCCS to use the federal SAVE system and report citizenship-verification results to JLBC and the Auditor General. The ACLU of Arizona opposed the bill, saying SAVE is not designed to determine voter eligibility, could wrongly flag eligible citizens, and would likely lead to litigation and confusion. Several members questioned the need for the bill, noting existing citizenship requirements and current use of SAVE in some agencies, while others supported it as a way to ensure only citizens access voting and benefits. HB 2806 passed 4-3.
HB 2663, a technical cleanup bill updating military leave language for state and local employees serving in the National Guard or Reserves, drew little opposition and passed unanimously. HB 2759 would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans Services for a grant program with Yavapai County educational institutions to help veterans with emergency housing, equipment, professional development, and other shortfalls tied to delayed GI Bill payments. Testimony supported expanding help for veterans, but some members raised concerns that the bill was limited to Yavapai County and included private institutions; the sponsor and witnesses said it could serve as a pilot and potentially expand statewide. The committee approved HB 2759 on a 4-3 vote.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- This is an expansion of a very successfully run program.
- . 21st Century is the largest federal program...
- Program that funds after-school programs, and they have a lot of data on the outcomes that out-of-school
- My concern is that some programs might be designated...
- we fund out-of-school time programs through this bill.
Committee:
Senate Senate Education
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Really just make a program that was a serious program with clear, clear deliverables, clear, measurable
- And we have this game, a grant program and that program has so far been appropriate, 60 million dollars
- So another well-known program.
- I bite anybody to join the program.
- Another great program.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- services program.
- . program. program.
- It's a program.
- It's a program.
- It's a program.
Committee:
Senate Human Services
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband
Transcript Highlights:
- So those kinds of programs might be a little more offbeat.
- Um, now, going to the boot program, the Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas program, we certainly
- So we had over 100 applications for that program. Um, now this program was a county level.
- We've only awarded up to $28 million for that program.
- Yeah, I mean the funding of that program, are there other pro as you look at the programs you're working
Committee:
House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Families and Children.(2-24-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- This has always been a Kentucky program.
- </c> sustainability a program needs to have. sustainability a program needs to have.
- </c><00:15:50.160><c> partners'</c> sustain their local program partners' sustain their local program
- </c><00:16:09.279><c> to</c> creative to support local programs to creative to support local programs
- </c> this program. this program.
Committee:
Senate Families & Children