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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Mar 9th, 2026
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, an outside section amendment would expand the Workforce Investment Trust Fund to serve
- 12, section 1 of chapter 23B of the General Laws.
- That was stipulated in the fiscal year 2026 budget, section 12, section 1 of chapter 23B of the General
- It's regarding Section 8. So this question is for the secretary and undersecretary.
- It's regarding Section 8.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Summary:
The hearing in Barnstable opened with remarks from the House and Senate co-chairs about the importance of holding Ways and Means budget hearings on the Cape, especially given the region’s seasonal economy and infrastructure needs. The committee then heard testimony from Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones on the governor’s FY27 budget proposal. She highlighted funding for workforce programs including the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, Career Technical Initiative, registered apprenticeship, YouthWorks, reentry workforce programs, and services for young adults with disabilities. She also discussed MassHire career centers, the MassHire Innovation Project, and the Department of Unemployment Assistance modernization effort, noting improved call wait times and claims processing, but acknowledging continued challenges and federal funding uncertainty.
Members asked about job-seeker barriers such as child care, housing, and transportation; domestic outmigration of young workers; youth work permits; unemployment insurance costs and the COVID assessment on employers; and the state’s unemployment rate and UI trust fund solvency. Jones and Undersecretary Josh Cutler explained the difference between workforce training funds and the unemployment trust fund, described the statewide trigger that extends unemployment benefits from 26 to 30 weeks when regional unemployment averages 5.2 percent, and said the administration is reviewing the trust fund with labor and business stakeholders. They also said the administration is trying to preserve front-line DUA staffing while shifting resources to customer service and adjudication, including a Friday adjudication pilot and seasonal hires.
Senators and representatives also pressed the administration on regional equity in workforce funding, especially for Hampshire Franklin MassHire, which was described as serving a large rural area with fewer resources than other regions. Administration officials said they are reviewing MassHire funding formulas and modernizing the system with a policy committee and state workforce board input, but did not offer an immediate fix. The committee also heard that early childhood education apprenticeships are expanding quickly, with state funding leveraged to secure federal grants and support new Grow Awards. The hearing then moved to the Executive Office of Economic Development, where Secretary Eric Paley outlined House 2 proposals for economic development, including support for the Community One Stop for Growth, rural economic development, workforce partnerships, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, AI, small business assistance, tourism, and tax incentives. Undersecretary Leila D’Amilia followed with testimony on consumer affairs and business regulation, describing funding for consumer protection, banking oversight, occupational licensure, and public safety inspections.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 25 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill would add in our existing alternative energy code sections where they have the ability to take
- where they have the ability to sections where they have the ability to take<00:15:11.560><c> fee</c>
- And the committee sub actually adds a new code section dealing with facilities for adults with mental
- Uh<01:44:06.560><c> removing</c><01:44:06.960><c> section</c><01:44:07.320><c> 14</c><01:44:07.800><c
- > that</c><01:44:07.920><c> involved</c><01:44:08.680><c> uh</c> Uh removing section 14 that involved
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (02/12/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- My communications were left unanswered and casually mentioned in a comment section of the meeting.
- You could have been doing it every day, hang on, for purposes of this section.
- You could have been doing it every day, hang on, for purposes of this section.
- You could have been doing it every day, hang on, for purposes of this section.
- I’m just making sure that it’s for the purpose of this section.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 16, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- One other note: Section 2 begins with Section A, but does not indicate which statute it is amending.
- I think this may need to be a new section, perhaps 22-66-131.
- </c><01:15:16.000><c> should</c> starting line 11, if that section should starting line 11, if that section
- We have two sections that are, of course, because we need those for judge appointment.
- </c><01:38:15.119><c> and</c><01:38:15.360><c> then</c> count and delete that section and then count
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board (7-30-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have included them in this section as well.
- The bill also is a little bit confusing in state flexibilities related to section 1115 waivers.
- </c> related to section 1115 waiverss. related to section 1115 waiverss.
- 11:15 waivers to implement them section 11:15 waivers to implement them ahead<00:18:43.600><c> of</c
- These are not your general section 1115 or home and community based service waivers.
Keywords:
00:00:22 - Call to Order and Roll Call
00:03:00 – Approval of June 25, 2025 Minutes
00:03:22 - Update on Federal Changes to the Medicaid Program
01:03:44 - State Directed Payments, Provider Taxes, and the Rural Health Transformation Fund: How Medicaid Changes Could Impact Kentucky
Hospitals
01:29:42 – Public Comments
01:45:25 – Announcements
01:46:19 - Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board met on July 30, 2025, approved the June 25 minutes, and received a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislatures on Medicaid provisions in H.R. 1. The presentation outlined more than 20 Medicaid-related provisions, emphasizing that the largest federal savings come from work/community engagement requirements, changes to provider taxes, limits on state-directed payments, more frequent eligibility redeterminations for expansion populations, and related eligibility/enrollment changes. She said the fiscal effects are backloaded, with most reductions occurring in the later years of the 10-year window, and noted potential significant impacts on hospital payments and state financing. She also described new funding opportunities, including a $50 billion rural health transformation fund and a new home and community-based services waiver with associated grants.
A substantial portion of the discussion focused on Kentucky’s pending community engagement 1115 waiver and how it would interact with the new federal requirements. Board members asked whether the waiver had been approved, what the cabinet’s contingency plan would be if CMS does not approve it, and what the timeline is for compliance. Cabinet representatives said the waiver has not yet been approved by CMS, remains under public comment, and that the state will wait for CMS guidance before moving forward; if needed, the state would amend the waiver or submit a new one. They said the work requirement must be in place by January 1, 2027, with a possible extension to 2028.
Castanza also explained that expansion adults with incomes between 100% and 138% of the federal poverty level would face new cost-sharing requirements beginning October 1, 2028, and that eligibility redeterminations would move from annual to every six months starting January 1, 2027. She then walked through provider tax changes, including a moratorium on new provider taxes beginning October 1, 2026, and a phased reduction in the hold-harmless threshold for existing taxes beginning January 1, 2028, with exemptions for nursing facilities and ICF/IID providers. Board members questioned the timing and likely impact on Kentucky, and Castanza responded that the effect would depend on each tax’s current rate and would phase in over time.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 2)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 426 of the Budget Act specifically states that the Rules Committee may not waive the point of
- order described by Section 425 of that same act.
- Therefore, I make a point of order pursuant to Section 426 that this rule may not be considered.
- SECTION 426 OF THE BUDGET ACT SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THE RULES COMMITTEE MAY NOT WAIVE House Resolution
- Therefore, I make a point of order pursuant to Section 426 that this rule may not be considered.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (04/09/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, again, I have three units in that fraud, waste, and abuse section.
- </c> that fraud, waste, and abuse section. that fraud, waste, and abuse section.
- So this essentially removes lines 12 through 16 and line 18 by simply replacing that section, sections
- </c><01:43:25.280><c> two</c><01:43:25.840><c> and</c><01:43:26.159><c> section</c> replacing that section
- two and section replacing that section two and section three<01:43:26.800><c> with</c><01:43:26.960>
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 74, which would require state agencies, especially the Department of Environmental Services and other permitting agencies, to report more detailed data on permit applications, approvals, denials, pending applications, and permits taking longer than 90 days. The sponsor’s representative and a lawyer who helped draft the bill argued that the legislature needs comprehensive permitting data to evaluate whether current timelines are reasonable and whether regulatory delays are burdening property owners and economic activity. They said the information should already be tracked within existing budgets, despite a fiscal note claiming additional staff would be needed. A Business and Industry Association representative supported the bill, saying better data is needed to understand actual permitting timelines and to help streamline the process, especially in light of housing and development concerns.
Members asked whether the bill was simply collecting data without a clear next step, and the response was that the data would allow lawmakers to judge whether existing deadlines, extensions, and exemptions are justified and whether changes to permit timelines are needed. Several members agreed the information would be useful and that agencies should already be tracking it. The committee then voted to pass Senate Bill 74 on a roll call, with the motion approved and the bill placed on consent for further consideration, with a note that it would go to finance for review of the fiscal note.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 196, which would raise the threshold for certain in-house construction projects handled by the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services and two other departments from $500,000 to $1 million, described as an inflationary update. The sponsor said the department’s existing staff can handle these smaller renovation-type projects and that the bill should not require new positions; the deputy adjutant general later confirmed the department does not need additional staff and said the projects are typically roof, boiler, and similar repairs. Members asked about a fiscal note suggesting new positions and about revenue/expenditure impacts, and the sponsor explained that the fiscal note language appeared to reflect an earlier draft and that the budget effect is largely a shift in where the work is performed. The committee recessed briefly for the deputy adjutant general’s arrival, then continued discussion of the bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It's in that reference section, and so that's really what the bill does, Madam Chair.
- It's in that reference section, and so that's really what the bill does, Madam Chair.
- It's in that reference section, and so that's really what the bill does, Madam Chair.
- It's in that reference section, and so that's really what the bill does, Madam Chair.
- It's in that reference section, and so that's really what the bill does, Madam Chair.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- As I look at the bill, you know, it starts out in section one talking about um, you're going to collect
- So, um, but then when I move down, we get into section B. Uh, it's section 1 letter B.
- </c><00:24:54.000><c> one</c> you know, it starts out in section one you know, it starts out in section
- </c><00:25:37.520><c> Uh,</c><00:25:37.720><c> it's</c><00:25:38.080><c> section</c><00:25:38.520><c>
- </c> section B. Uh, it's section 1 letter B. section B. Uh, it's section 1 letter B.
Keywords:
children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/17/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We've restructured so that the deputy assistant commissioner can focus just on the operations section
- , which is the BCA Financial Crimes and Fraud Section.
- </c><01:20:00.280><c> which</c><01:20:00.400><c> is</c> conducted by this new section which is conducted
- by this new section which is the<01:20:00.639><c> BCA</c><01:20:01.120><c> Financial</c><01:20:01.560
- and I do want to continue just section and I do want to continue just to<01:20:04.400><c> reiterate<
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Provisions references to constitutional Provisions such<00:27:56.440><c> as</c><00:27:56.600><c> Section
- c> of</c><00:27:57.240><c> the</c><00:27:57.679><c> 14</c><00:27:58.279><c> Amendment</c> such as Section
- 3 of the 14 Amendment such as Section 3 of the 14 Amendment without<00:27:59.279><c> clear</c><00:27
- three of the Hawaii article 17 section three of the Hawaii Constitution<00:34:43.879><c> to</c><00:34
- violation of uh article 6 section one of violation of uh article 6 section one of the<01:34:15.280><c
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several election-related and governance measures. On SB 176, relating to recounts, the Office of Elections supported clarifying that recount triggers should be based on the final Election Day report rather than the 6:00 a.m. next-day report, citing a 2022 recount example. The chair noted 3 testimonies in support, 42 in opposition, and 1 comment. On SB 1337, relating to the Stadium Authority, the authority supported changing quorum rules so only voting members count, explaining that the current interpretation makes it difficult to conduct business; written testimony from DBEDT was also received. On SB 289, relating to ethics administrative fines, the Ethics Commission supported uniform procedures to resolve uncontested enforcement matters more quickly while preserving due process; written support was also noted.
The committee then heard SB 311, a proposed constitutional amendment on freedom of speech and money in elections. Supporters, including Community Alliance on Prisons, Our Revolution Hawaii, Pride at Work Hawaii, Common Cause Hawaii, and others, argued that money in politics distorts democracy and that the amendment would help prevent wealthy interests from buying influence. Opponents, including the Hawaii Christian Coalition and individual testifiers, argued that changing the constitution was too serious, that the proposal should be handled by ordinary legislation instead, and that the measure could create legal conflict. Deputy Attorney General Candace Park said the bill would only matter if key federal cases such as Buckley and Citizens United were overturned, and the chair thanked her for the legal input.
The committee also heard SB 780, relating to election ballot disqualification, which would exclude candidates disqualified by constitutional or statutory provisions and create procedures for challenges. Opposition testimony said the bill would undermine voter choice, burden courts and election officials, and invite misuse; the Hawaii Christian Coalition echoed those concerns. Members raised questions about whether the measure would apply only to state and county offices, and the Attorney General’s office said it would follow up. Finally, on SB 1030, relating to election intimidation, supporters said firearms should not be brought near polling places or ballot drop boxes, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary and could affect lawful possession; the committee received 12 testimonies, with 39 in support. The committee then began SB 1225, a proposed constitutional amendment changing the vote threshold for legislative amendments to a majority of votes tallied, excluding blanks, spoiled ballots, and overvotes; testimony in support was heard from the LGBTQ+ Commission and others, and the discussion was still underway when the excerpt ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And I do know, for example, there's been major sections of NSF cut recently, for example. other agencies
- Chapter 41 created a new section of statute, 135.41, asking the university to provide menstrual products
- Chapter 41 created a new section of statute, 135.41, asking the university to provide menstrual products
- of Statute 135 41 created a new section of Statute 135 a365<01:03:43.160><c> asking</c><01:03:43.520
- We work hard to keep that green section; we work hard to keep every unit equally unhappy in the budget
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 02/17/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:43:37.880><c> and</c><00:43:38.040><c> energy</c> energy development section and energy energy
- development section and energy affordability<00:43:39.119><c> sections</c><00:43:40.119><c> as</c><00
- as the affordability sections as well as the core<00:43:41.720><c> to</c><00:43:41.880><c> make</c><
- As many of you know, the 2024 Legislature added us to the list of agencies covered under this section
- of law in recent years the this section of law in recent years the commission<01:25:11.639><c> has</
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Any formulas used or kind of detailed tables will then be included in this narrative section.
- But in the fiscal note, there is a section that speaks to local impact, and usually that's a high-level
- </c><00:07:50.840><c> and</c> going to have a narrative section and going to have a narrative section
- um there'll be in this narrative section um there'll be discussion<00:08:19.280><c> of</c><00:08:19.360
- </c><00:08:48.880><c> that</c> the fiscal not there is a section that the fiscal not there is a section
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We propose creating a section in the local literacy plan specifically for immersion programs.
- The next section of the report discusses the process component, and the process of this reading audit
- </c><01:47:03.560><c> of</c><01:47:03.679><c> the</c> steps um so the next section of the steps um so
- the next section of the report<01:47:04.800><c> discusses</c><01:47:05.400><c> the</c><01:47:05.679>
- </c> steps section steps section um<01:50:22.000><c> is</c><01:50:22.280><c> in</c><01:50:22.440><c>
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The Minnesota and Duluth sections of ASCE have released a report card for our state in 2018 and 2022,
- and delo sections of ASC have<01:35:16.159><c> released</c><01:35:16.520><c> a</c><01:35:16.679><c>
- In each state, ASCE's local section and branches work for over 12 to 15 months on research, analysis,
- and branches work for over 12 to section and branches work for over 12 to 15<01:37:56.840><c> months
- Meredith and I, and our 100,400 members in the Minnesota section of ASCE, are engineers that live and
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 2.
- Section 2.
- Section two. Upon motion to commit. Section two.
- Section 3.
- Section 4.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/25/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- There is a citation, uh, Chair Quam, in the bill, um, to section 216B.2427. >> Mr.
- There is a citation, uh, Chair Quam, in the bill, um, to section 216B.2427. >> Mr.
- There is a citation, uh, Chair Quam, in the bill, um, to section 216B.2427. >> Mr.
- There is a citation, uh, Chair Quam, in the bill, um, to section 216B.2427. >> Mr.
- There is a citation, uh, Chair Quam, in the bill, um, to section 216B.2427. >> Mr.
Bills:
HF4348 , HF4186 , HF4202 , HF4455 , HF3884 , HF3883 , HF3882 , HF3881 , HF2688 , HF3295 , HF3862 , HF3362 , HF4242 , HF3798
Keywords:
HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Section B asks, upon request, be supported by an itemized statement.
- Um, section<00:21:23.360><c> B</c><00:21:23.840><c> asks,</c><00:21:24.640><c> um,</c><00:21:24.799><
- c> upon</c><00:21:25.200><c> request</c><00:21:25.679><c> be</c> section B asks, um, upon request be
- I think that struck the had a section I think that struck the requirement<00:44:05.440><c> that</c><
- And it also makes a section in here about if, for instance, PTSB takes a look at a teacher that, if we
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Section one states [snorts] exemption.
- </c><01:15:12.960><c> Section</c><01:15:13.520><c> two</c> framework of the code.
- Section two framework of the code.
- This bill, which is HB 153, adds section 11-43-5.3.
- It said, "This bill is amend section 11-90-2 and 11-90-4 of the Code of Alabama."
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted the previous day’s journal and excused absent senators. The chamber recognized visiting members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and adopted a Senate resolution designating February 10, 2026, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Alabama State Capitol. Senators offered remarks praising the fraternity’s service, civic outreach, and historical significance, and the House later sent over a matching resolution, which the Senate adopted. The Senate also heard a Black History Month presentation highlighting Benjamin Banneker, Dr. Charles Drew, Ralph Bunche, and Carter G. Woodson.
The Senate then processed a large number of House messages and confirmations. House bills and resolutions were referred to committees, including measures on juvenile offenders, administrative rules, state income tax, local legislation, ad valorem tax, multi-member boards, license plates, criminal procedure, and food banks. The Senate confirmed several appointments, including multiple Alabama Army National Guard promotions, Mike Suo to the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees, and Christy Andrews to the Alabama Securities Commission, each by roll call with no opposition.
In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted numerous commemorative and honorary resolutions, including observances for National Blood Donor Month, Diabetes Month, Booker T. Washington Day, the Alabama Community College Football Study Commission, and recognitions for individuals and organizations such as the Baldwin County Fair, Sheriff Derek Cunningham, William Riley Hawkins Jr., and Clifford Ray Miller. Senator Barfoot’s resolution urging federal funding for the state logging efficiency grant fund was adopted after adding all senators as co-sponsors, and a resolution honoring Sheriff Derek Cunningham was read at length and adopted. The Senate also adopted the Rules Committee’s special order calendar for the next legislative day, which prioritized several bills on libraries, taxation, retired state employees, municipalities, transportation, coal-impacted communities, income tax, the Alabama Space Authority, cosmetology and barbering, security, entertainment incentives, and health. In local legislation, the Senate passed several local bills, including measures for Mobile County, class 2 municipalities, public transportation, Jefferson County, and the town of Morris.