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KY
Transcript Highlights:
- opportunities for students to earn industry-recognized certifications and gain exposure to Kentucky's forest
Committee:
Joint Education
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call – 0:00:00
Workforce Pell Grant Update – 0:03:30
Extension Office Update – 0:33:25
Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies – 1:07:08
Early Literacy Outcomes – 1:32:20
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 1:58:30
Adjournment 2:13:13, 958, all
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 112 May 6th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- What this bill does is make explicit that we can also use it to manage forests, wetlands, floodplains
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- Don later went on to work at the bank in Forest, Mississippi, um, and his family.”
Committee:
Joint Education
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent the North Shore, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Superior National Forest, two tribal nations
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/05/2025)
Summary:
The committee met with New Hampshire DOT Commissioner Bill Cass and Finance Director Danielle Shandra to review the agency’s FY 2026 budget. Cass gave a high-level overview of DOT’s mission, organization, funding structure, and staffing trends, noting the agency has about 650 employees across five divisions. He said the Governor’s recommended FY 2026 budget totals $95.99 million, essentially flat from FY 2025, with funding primarily from Turnpike funds, Highway funds, federal sources, and a small General Fund share for non-highway units. Members asked about how Turnpike and Highway funds are treated in state accounting, and DOT explained that while they are enterprise funds restricted to their purposes, they are considered unrestricted from the statewide perspective and are appropriated through the budget process.
A major topic was staffing and budget targets. DOT said its full-time staffing level has remained relatively flat since 2014 even as vehicle miles traveled increased and vacancies rose. To meet budget targets, the department unfunded seven permanent positions and nine temporary full-time positions, and later noted additional reductions in Finance, including the elimination of two full-time positions, reduced print shop equipment purchases, and deeper cuts to overtime, temporary help, equipment, and supplies in FY 2027. DOT also explained that it shifted funding for one unmanned aerial system position from General Funds to Highway Funds, saying the change was workable because the position supports highway-related work and federal-aid-eligible activities.
Members asked for clarification on the state transit operating match, and DOT explained that the Legislature had previously provided about $1.8 million annually in General Funds to help local transit agencies meet federal match requirements, but that funding was not included in this budget. DOT said that could reduce the ability to draw down some federal transit funds, though the impact may not be immediate because those funds can be used over several years. The department also described its unmanned aerial system program, saying it has been used for about five years for mapping, survey work, construction oversight, and storm damage assessment, and that it now has about five drones and two full-time positions supporting the program. DOT said it is expanding cross-training so more employees can operate drones without adding positions. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you as well for the work that you do to ensure that the right to vote is a cherished privilege reserved
- Reserved exclusively for its citizens. And it's something I cherish very much as well.
Committee:
House Elections
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Just to clear the record here, I'm a major in the United States Army Reserve, which is a different entity
- Just to clear the record here, I'm a major in the United States Army Reserve, which is a different entity
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><00:54:07.680><c> we</c><00:54:07.920><c> would</c> If a determination was incorrect, we would reserve
- because as appropriate maybe gives the suggestion that we filter some out, and I guess we would maybe reserve
Keywords:
bioindustrial facilities, economic development, renewable energy, advanced biofuels, state funding, HF2252, Minnesota bonding, volume cap, private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, public facility bonds, public facilities pool, unified pool, bond allocation, municipal finance, bond cap, housing bonds, residential rental projects, manufacturing bonds, enterprise zone bonds
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Do they call the convention center and HTA for reservations?
- Do they call the convention center and HTA for reservations?
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard several governor’s message nominations to the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s advisory board. The first nominee, Daniel O’Leary, received strong support from HTA leadership and Deputy Director James Kunane Tokioka, who praised his visitor-industry knowledge and work on brand marketing and tourism planning. O’Leary said he hoped to contribute his experience and strengthen the organization’s integrity. Joel Guy was also supported by HTA, Tokioka, and several community testifiers, who highlighted his long work in Hana, his film-industry background, and his role in community-focused tourism planning. During questioning, Guy said the advisory board should still have influence, especially on strategic planning and community concerns, even though its role is advisory rather than decision-making.
The committee then considered Linda Wong’s nomination. HTA and Tokioka strongly supported her, citing her long community experience and familiarity with HTA work. Wong said the new advisory board was collaborative, had no conflicts so far, and was trying to balance resident concerns with attracting higher-value tourists. Senator Kim questioned her about the advisory structure, and Wong said she believed the Legislature had reduced HTA’s authority because of past conflicts but that the new board could help turn things around and possibly regain more authority in the future.
The committee also heard testimony on Kimberly Algos and Terry Fisher. Algos was described by HTA and Tokioka as a strong leader and solid board member; Tokioka explained that she and another co-chair were selected because of their busy schedules and that the advisory board’s committees were created so members could contribute beyond the single statutory duty of selecting the chair, president, and CEO. Fisher was supported for his tour-operator experience and strategic planning work. In questioning, he endorsed performance-based contracting and accountability for contractors, while acknowledging that external events can affect results. He also said the convention center is critical infrastructure that should be repaired and used to help fill tourism lulls and attract major conferences. The hearing included supportive testimony from industry representatives, but no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- complex economic analysis, um, uh, and, you know, really trusted folks, many the Minneapolis Federal Reserve
- Even the Federal Reserve has a partisanship within it.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, um, I just have very, very strong reservations about some of this.
- very</c> And so, um, I just have very very And so, um, I just have very very um<00:46:32.800><c> reservations
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> I vote with reservations. >> Senator Fukunaga. >> Excuse Senator Kim. >> Aye. >> Senator Favela.
- While the Department does have reservation with the proposed law that requires fifth graders to publish
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, athlete agents, student athletes, endorsement contracts, professional representation, registration requirements, sports law, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on Senate Bill 3263, which would create a state-supported endowment for University of Hawaii athletics NIL (name, image, and likeness) funding. University of Hawaii Athletics Director Matt Eliott supported the bill, saying NIL requires both immediate funding and a longer-term sustainable solution. He asked for several changes: lowering the initial endowment target from $10 million to $2 million so the fund could start sooner, allowing NIL reporting by team rather than by individual student-athlete, and clarifying that athletes may choose whether to use an agent, while still allowing certified agents or a parent/guardian if desired.
Committee members raised concerns about using taxpayer dollars for athlete compensation, the burden on a small-state budget, and whether the university could realistically raise the required matching funds. Several senators questioned whether the university had a concrete fundraising plan and whether the endowment would meaningfully help UH compete with larger programs. Eliott said UH is already fundraising privately for current NIL obligations, had raised more than $1.6 million toward a $3 million annual goal, and would continue fundraising for both short-term needs and the endowment match. He also said the university is not trying to compete with Power Five schools on the same scale, but to be successful at its own conference level.
Members also discussed transparency and privacy, with some senators arguing that if state money is used, the public should know how it is spent, while Eliott said individual student-athlete NIL information should remain private and team-level reporting would be preferable. He confirmed international student-athletes are eligible for NIL and said about 60 to 70 UH athletes are currently participating, with more than 100 expected next year. The discussion also touched on UH’s Mountain West media rights and local TV rights, with Eliott explaining that the conference distribution is expected to remain around $3.5 million and that local TV rights would be negotiated separately. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- originally was that this money that's identified in HB 2, that 7 and a half and 7 and a half from reserves
- originally was that this money that's identified in HB 2, that 7 and a half and 7 and a half from reserves
Committee:
Senate Finance
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Kentucky Housing Task Force 2025 (7-28-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- You could place some population thresholds, if you will, to reserve some areas for your neck of the woods
- You could place some population thresholds, if you will, to reserve some areas for your neck of the woods
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.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (03/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- White: would TANF reserve funds be able to fall within the categories listed here?
- requests that we brought forward that maybe I guess we'll discuss on Monday, that's moving the TANF reserve
Summary:
The committee first recessed briefly, then took up HB 570, the prescription drug affordability board (PDAB). The chair and several members discussed the House amendment to repeal the board, which removed the fiscal note. The main concern raised was that the PDAB had not yet produced a clear business case showing value for the taxpayer investment, despite several years of work and four annual reports. Supporters of the repeal said the board’s recent report was largely redundant and that the board should either demonstrate a strong return on investment or be shut down; others cautioned against discarding the program too quickly and urged more time to refine the mission and legislative language. No vote was taken, and the committee appeared to agree to retain the bill for further work, with the possibility of revisiting it in a formal executive session on Tuesday.
Members also shifted into discussion of HB 2, beginning with Section 85 on opioid abatement trust fund dollars for shelter programs. Department of Health and Human Services officials explained that the provision would provide $10 million from the opioid abatement trust fund, replacing general funds in the governor’s budget, while also noting an additional $2.5 million prioritized needs request for shelter care that was already fully funded. Committee members asked about shelter bed capacity, job placement efforts, and the remaining balance in the opioid fund; DHHS said there are 934 contracted beds and that case management includes help with housing and employment. Officials also said the current proposed budget includes another $1 million later in HB 2 from the opioid fund.
The committee then began discussion of Sections 86 through 87, which would preserve the department’s ability to transfer funds between personnel lines. DHHS said the provision is operationally critical and that losing it would make it extremely difficult to manage the department, though it would not have a direct fiscal impact. The next item introduced was Section 88, extending a suspension related to eligibility for services until July 1, 2027; DHHS indicated that if the suspension were not continued, it would likely increase expenditures for Community Mental Health Centers and potentially others. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- :37:39.920><c> that</c><00:37:40.079><c> are</c> There's a number of projects that are currently reserved
- that are not currently reserved that are not reflected here.
Committee:
House Capital Investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- thank you Mr chair and um I'm having thank you Mr chair and um I'm having some<00:29:26.360><c> reservations
- And I'm having some reservations here because maybe it's me not understanding, and I'm looking at this
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/19/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- us is we also, like some of the others, have decided to make an investment from some of our cash reserves
- us is we also, like some of the others, have decided to make an investment from some of our cash reserves
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- we definitely want to do everything we can to meet the needs of those districts who have already reserved
- we definitely want to do everything we can to meet the needs of those districts who have already reserved
Committee:
Senate Education Finance