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MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 10 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • for water and sewer systems.
  • So I have an to audit all systems.
  • I'm going to pass. systems, we don't know where the money's systems, we don't know where the money's
  • </c> that's why these systems are failing. that's why these systems are failing.
  • </c> uh the Judicial System Operation Fund. uh the Judicial System Operation Fund.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA-EDU, EDU Public Hearings 02-18-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:27:26.880><c> and</c> I guess part of the overall system and I guess part of the overall system
  • That campus system academic strategy.
  • Now it's disconnect in the system.
  • system have their own data systems.
  • </c><02:08:53.119><c> and</c> reshaping of our entire data system and reshaping of our entire data system
Bills: SB2003
Summary: The joint committees on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts and Education heard testimony and discussed SB 20003, which would require the auditor’s report under Act 255 to include a recommendation on whether the Monarch Stewardship and Oversight Authority is fit to continue managing Monaca lands. Testimony focused on the bill’s reversion language, the role of the auditor, and whether the measure gave the auditor too much discretion without clear criteria. The Office of the Auditor’s position, read into the record, was that it had strong reservations because the bill did not provide standards for assessing fitness and asked that the requirement be held or amended. Other testimony suggested a work group with relevant agencies and Hawaiian practitioners to manage the transition and reduce conflict. Committee members debated whether the bill should simply restore the original reversion language or also require an audit-based fitness determination. Several members questioned the need for a 2031 audit when Act 255 already provides for a performance and financial audit in 2031 and noted that the bill could shift authority away from the legislature. In response, the committee chair explained that the measure was intended to restore language removed during conference and to address the transition back to the University of Hawaii if the authority was not meeting the act’s purpose. The committees ultimately recommended SB 20003 be passed with amendments. The amendments would strike the auditor/audit section, add language addressing timelines by providing a 10-year lease extension and sublease extension, and make technical changes including a defective date. The committees voted to adopt the amended measure and send it forward as an SD1. The transcript also included a separate Education Committee hearing on SB 3286, which would require the University of Hawaii to develop a facilities and student housing master plan and report to the legislature. University of Hawaii testimony said the system supports the intent but that the bill’s requirements are a heavy lift across 10 campuses and should follow development of a broader academic strategy. Members raised concerns about deferred maintenance, shifting priorities, and the lack of a systemwide plan, while the university said it already has a six-year capital improvement plan but acknowledged it does not fully incorporate the broader academic and housing strategy the bill contemplates.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • Why is the current system what do you think is being improved in this thing versus the current system
  • </c><03:44:12.120><c> Hospital</c> the inpatient payment system Hospital the inpatient payment system
  • </c><03:47:01.720><c> are</c> healthcare reimbursement systems are healthcare reimbursement systems are
  • </c> ground ambulance data collection system ground ambulance data collection system called called called
  • </c> put further pressure on an EMS system put further pressure on an EMS system already<04:45:47.638
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Commerce Committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 310, sponsored by Representative Keith Ammon, which would create a study commission to develop a legal framework for stable tokens and tokenized real-world assets. Ammon described stable tokens as blockchain-based digital tokens backed by U.S. dollars or treasuries, and tokenized real-world assets as representations of ownership in items such as gold, real estate, or artwork. He said the bill is intended to help New Hampshire get ahead of emerging financial markets while waiting to see how federal legislation develops. Committee members asked about the purpose of the bill, the difference between this proposal and Bitcoin, whether state regulation could be preempted by federal law, and whether the commission could be balanced and avoid becoming a vehicle for fraud or money laundering. Ammon said the proposal is blockchain-agnostic, could apply to multiple networks, and is meant to regulate asset-backed tokens rather than create a state-issued coin. He emphasized that the state would not be guaranteeing the underlying assets, but would set rules requiring audits, proof of reserves, and honest representation of backing, with the Secretary of State’s securities office involved in oversight. Several members raised concerns about the risks of stablecoins, including money laundering, tax evasion, and possible harm to the dollar or confusion about whether the state was endorsing a new currency. Ammon responded that the bill would not undermine the dollar and argued that tokenization could actually expand demand for U.S. currency by making it easier to use globally. He also said the state would not be in the business of weighing assets or directly valuing them, only ensuring a valid audit trail and one-to-one backing. The discussion ended with general agreement that the subject is complex and that a commission could help develop future legislation, but no vote or final action was taken in the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • And uh you that early warning system.
  • So it's the system they will be 1%.
  • </c> well-developed systems and standards. well-developed systems and standards.
  • </c> instead be focused on designing a system instead be focused on designing a system that<05:26:55.600
  • </c><05:53:33.680><c> should</c> such as school care, the system should such as school care, the system
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 47, sponsored by Sen. Regina Birdsell at the request of the Insurance Department. The bill would codify the department’s interpretation that a birth mother’s health insurance is the primary coverage for a newborn, unless the mother has no insurance or coverage under an employer-sponsored plan. Birdsell and Insurance Commissioner DJ Benton Court said the measure is a clarification of existing practice and intended to protect vulnerable newborns; a question from Rep. Miles clarified that if a young woman is on her parents’ policy, the newborn would generally be covered under that family coverage. The hearing on SB 47 was then closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 121, introduced by Grant Bosi for Sen. Kevin Avard, which would require insurers to notify the Insurance Department when they stop writing an entire line of business or, in some cases, Medicare Advantage plans. Commissioner Benton Court said the bill arose from disruption in the Medicare Advantage market, where consumers, brokers, and the department were confused by carriers changing or ending offerings; he said the department wanted a simple notification requirement so it could better advise consumers. Members discussed network adequacy, county-based service areas, and the fact that the bill would make notice a condition of licensure, with possible fines or license action for noncompliance. Witness Paula Rogers of AHIP said her group supported the bill if amended, and the department indicated it would support a change from a 120-day notice period to 90 days to align with state rules; the committee planned to work on an amendment in subcommittee. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 247, introduced by Rep. Brian Cole, which would prohibit network exclusion of pharmacies that refuse to dispense prescriptions when PBM reimbursement is below acquisition cost. Cole argued the bill is meant to stop pharmacies from being forced to sell drugs at a loss, describing PBMs as middlemen and saying the measure is a compromise that protects local pharmacies. Members questioned whether consumers would pay more and whether pharmacies voluntarily enter PBM contracts; Cole responded that the bill would let pharmacies refuse unprofitable fills while consumers could still obtain the drug through mail order or other channels. He also said the issue has changed over time because the practice now affects a much larger share of generics and is concentrated among a few PBMs. The hearing remained open as questions continued, with no vote taken in the excerpt.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Transportation (01/21/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> goes up our you know whole body system goes up our you know whole body system has<00:46:08.200><
  • It takes a month. systems that exist in some parking systems that exist in some parking garages<01:05
  • Now we start a new system.
  • </c> and then connect with the DMV map system and then connect with the DMV map system to<04:35:00.719
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 105, which would create a new conservation license plate and direct the added fee to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund. The sponsor, Rep. Rosemarie Rung, said the bill would create a non-tax revenue source to help address toxic cyanobacteria blooms in New Hampshire lakes, ponds, and rivers. She described the public health, environmental, and economic harms from blooms, the high cost of watershed management plans and mitigation projects, and the limited current funding available through state and federal sources. She argued that a voluntary plate program could provide sustainable support and raise awareness. Supporters, including Reps. Katie Pell and McDonald, said the bill would help affected lake communities and tourism-dependent areas. New Hampshire DES testified neutrally but confirmed that blooms have increased sharply, that the agency has issued more than 120 warnings in the past two years, and that the existing mitigation fund is nearly depleted after one-time appropriations. DES said the proposed plate would not solve the entire funding need but could provide dedicated revenue for studies and implementation projects. DMV testified that the operational impact of adding a new plate would be minimal. New Hampshire Lakes also supported the bill and said survey results suggested some current Moose plate holders and new registrants would likely choose the Loon plate. Committee members asked about the health effects of cyanobacteria, the expected revenue from the plate, and whether the problem is natural or human-driven. Testimony said exposure can cause skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and more serious liver or neurological effects, with pets and children at higher risk; one witness also cited research suggesting aerosolized toxins may affect people several kilometers from a bloom. DES explained that while lake sediments can release nutrients, the underlying problem is largely driven by watershed inputs and worsened over time. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair invited written testimony and additional questions.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal without Calendar) Jun 4th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We do this by correcting an administrative failure in the rollout of the Retirement Plus system that
  • teacher for at least 20 of those years, and contribute 11% of the annual salary to the retirement system
  • If passed, teachers in the Retirement Plus program and the Boston Retirement System would be required
  • Proud in Massachusetts to have the best education system in this country, and we should absolutely give
  • , ...to install a water filtration system for the Edward J.
Keywords: 1212, all
WV

West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 14th, 2026 at 09:19 pm

West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • An employer's use of the E-Verify system gives the employer an affirmative defense should an employee
  • It is not an alert system.
  • Can you describe the system to me? So it's my understanding of the E-Verify system.
  • Okay, so it's a software system. Correct. Cloud-based software system. Correct.
  • Do cloud-based software systems sometimes go down? I would, yes. I know of several that have.
Keywords: 994, senate, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We need to make sure that sustainability of our budget and safety of our transportation system continue
  • member of the Select Committee on Pension Policy, a committee that has made Washington's pension system
  • that could be as damaging to the prospects of a bill that's trying to make a change to our pension system
  • And we have a great bipartisan history here in our state of protecting our pension system, building a
  • strong and sound and well-funded pension system.
Bills: SCR8410
Summary: The Senate convened on March 9, 2025, approved the previous day’s journal, suspended Rule 46 to allow committees to meet during floor sessions, and referred committee and gubernatorial reports as designated. It also received several new bills and appointments, including Senate Bill 6359, and later suspended Rule 20 to allow additional floor resolutions. The chamber then moved through a series of gubernatorial confirmations, with broad support for Megan Matthews as Director of the Washington State Office of Equity and for several college board trustees, including Robert A. Zupon (Renton Technical College), Denise E. Gideon (Clark College), Adria Buchanan (Clover Park Technical College), Michelle R. Smith (Columbia Basin College), and Edison A. Valerio (Columbia Basin College). Each confirmation passed by majority roll call vote, with some members excused. The Senate then considered Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2711, a transportation revenue and policy measure. Members rejected the Transportation Committee’s original striking amendment and adopted a narrower striking amendment that, among other changes, repealed the luxury aircraft tax and replaced it with higher aircraft fuel taxes, registration fees, and an annual excise tax, while also making technical corrections and creating a sustainable aircraft fuel account. Supporters said the bill reflected a bipartisan agreement, improved transportation funding, and supported aviation sustainability; opponents argued it would disproportionately burden small aircraft owners and general aviation. The bill passed the Senate on a 33-15 vote. The final major action was adoption of Senate Resolution 8703 honoring Senator Steve Conway for his 34 years of legislative service. The resolution highlighted his long career in the House and Senate, his leadership on labor, pensions, veterans, and local projects, and his reputation for institutional knowledge and mentorship. Numerous senators from both parties offered personal remarks praising his integrity, advocacy for working families, and support for colleagues. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and Senator Conway, joined by family and friends in the gallery, offered brief remarks thanking the Senate, his staff, family, and constituents before the chamber recessed for lunch and caucus.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 46 Feb 26th, 2026

Idaho Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • These are real examples of kids in our school system today.
  • But we come here and we limp along, and it seems like making changes to that system has been difficult
  • A lot of that's coming from the behavior issues that are coming into our school system.
  • These kids are in our school system, and we are federally required to cover it.
  • These kids are in our school system, and we are federally required to cover it.
Keywords: 989, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • barriers and expanding access to the very institutions... ...dismantling systemic barriers and expanding
  • Fannie Lou Hamer, generations of Americans gained access to the ballot and a voice in our political system
  • our skin, reduced Black people to a narrative that continues the stereotypes and perpetuates the system
  • , I'm here to say that as we think about our health care system, and as we've talked many times on this
  • Behind those numbers are parents, siblings, and children looking for answers, and they deserve a system
Keywords: 988, house, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 9th, 2026

Judiciary and Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • We also reviewed extensively with the court system.
  • First of all, Disability Rights Idaho, we are the protection and advocacy system for the state of Idaho
  • With the state taking over the system, we no longer have that fund, and it's no longer needed.
  • They've been empowered to work within a system with their sheriffs and police and so forth.
  • They've been empowered to work within a system with their sheriffs and police and so forth.
Keywords: 989, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 4th, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm about creating a court system that is accessed by anyone who is aggrieved, who is injured, who has
  • From lived experience, I can tell you this: People change when the system allows us to change.
  • It removes that provision, which gives the entire system—the defender, the defendant, the judge, the
  • I know the judges across our state in almost every circuit are highly frustrated with the current system
  • and the current revolving door of our state prison system.
Committee: House Judiciary
Keywords: 959, house, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 28th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • What it does is it focuses on AI literacy, understanding how these systems work, their limitations, and
  • Luke's Health System. I'm also the current Board Chair for the Idaho Technology Council.
  • As the CIO of Idaho's largest health system, I oversee the implementation of advanced technologies that
  • As a health system that operates under HIPAA and other strict privacy regulations, we understand how
  • So 310,000 is the total number of students in the system, is that correct?
Committee: Senate Education
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1227, which would direct the State Board of Education to develop a statewide framework for generative AI in K-12 schools and require local districts to adopt related policies. Senator Cook said the bill is meant to promote AI literacy, transparency, privacy, and human oversight without mandating AI use, replacing teachers, or collecting new student data. Committee members asked about facial recognition, student data, parental opt-out, and age-appropriate use; Cook and supportive witnesses said existing privacy law covers data concerns, local districts would handle opt-out questions, and the framework is intended to start early with age-appropriate instruction. Testimony in support came from the Workforce Development Council, Idaho Education Technology Association, St. Luke’s Health System, Idaho PTA, and others, who said the bill would help prepare students for future jobs while protecting privacy and keeping humans in charge. The committee voted to send Senate Bill 1227 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then received a budget briefing from Joint Finance Appropriations Committee staff on public school support and higher education. Analysts explained that the public school budget is driven largely by support units and the Public Education Stabilization Fund, and that the governor’s FY27 recommendation is about $152 million below the agency request, with reductions tied to statutory population adjustments, Idaho Digital Learning Academy, virtual school transportation, and supplemental learning funds. They also noted recent enrollment declines and discussed how policy changes affect school funding. In higher education, staff outlined a combined $753 million request for colleges and universities, with the governor recommending about $11.5 million in rescissions across the institutions, plus separate health education programs totaling $30.4 million and recommended enhancements for 15 GME residents and fellows, including family medicine and psychiatry. JFAC staff also reviewed the state’s broader fiscal picture, saying ongoing revenues are not keeping pace with ongoing appropriations and that the legislature may need to rely on one-time money or policy changes to restore structural balance. They discussed the impact of tax conformity legislation, revenue forecast changes, and the growth of major budget areas such as public schools and Medicaid over the past decade. Committee members asked follow-up questions about enrollment trends, university enrollment weighting, rescissions, Medicaid expansion costs, and the effect of prior tax policy decisions. No votes were taken on the budget presentations, and the meeting adjourned after the informational briefing.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Safety Committee Jan 13th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • I felt safety, but that safety disappeared when he was released early by the system, for what the system
  • The criminal legal system already provides punishment according to levels of harm caused.
  • And I would respectfully submit that we have a broken system that, The state of California.
  • And I would respectfully submit that we have a broken system that doesn't fully address it.
  • All of it is wrong, and all of it should be punished and accounted for in our justice system.
Summary: The Assembly Public Safety Committee heard several bills dealing with firearms, hit-and-run penalties, domestic violence, and sexually violent predator placement. AB 256 by Assemblymember DeMaio would add a one-year enhancement for certain firearm felonies involving controlled substances and require toxicology testing; supporters said it would provide transparency about the causes of gun violence, while opponents argued it duplicated existing law, was overbroad, and raised privacy concerns. AB 1281, also by DeMaio, would increase penalties for hit-and-run cases involving death or serious injury; supporters framed it as a response to a fatal case in the author’s district, while opponents said current law already provides strong penalties and the bill would remove judicial flexibility. Both bills drew no formal support beyond the author and were opposed by public defenders, civil liberties groups, and other advocates. AB 292 by Assemblymember Patterson, as amended, would increase punishment for repeat felony domestic violence offenders, including higher prison terms and a longer mandatory jail minimum for probationers with prior domestic violence convictions. The author and a survivor witness argued that early release can endanger victims and children, and the California State Sheriffs’ Association and California District Attorneys Association supported the measure. Opponents, including public defenders and advocacy groups, said existing law already escalates penalties, warned the bill could sweep too broadly or reduce flexibility, and urged more prevention-oriented responses. After discussion, the committee approved AB 292 as amended and sent it to Appropriations. AB 767 by Assemblymember Alanis would clarify that private and home-based schools, as well as daycare facilities, are covered by existing restrictions on conditional release placements for sexually violent predators. Supporters said the bill would better protect children and resolve inconsistent court interpretations, while opponents argued it could effectively bar placement in large parts of the state and undermine rehabilitation and due process. The committee passed AB 767 to Appropriations. The committee also approved the consent item AB 277. AB 1092, a vote-only reconsideration item from the prior year, was brought up without the author present and was defeated. Final reported outcomes were: AB 256 failed, AB 277 passed, AB 292 passed, AB 767 passed, AB 1281 failed, and AB 1092 failed.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • emphasizing that awareness, coordination, and partnership building are essential to strengthening the system
  • LESC staff recommends continued study of the 520 system, including assessing recruitment and retention
  • Traditional speakers and community organizations can anchor long-term support systems for curriculum
  • Thirdly, the statutory changes allow for a shift to a tiered system.
  • So this establishes a system for school nurses more similar to that of teachers in New Mexico, and the
Keywords: 996, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Professional training and learning, multi-layered system of supports.
  • The commission's appointees consist of school system and school leaders, educators and parents.
  • The Louisiana legislature established the state level ELC to develop and implement a system providing
  • The reading systems in the brain are the same for all children.
  • Uh, are eliminating the three queuing system that doesn't work, that makes kids guess.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) May 23rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The secretary will read the caption: House Bill 1533, relating to the system for appraising property
  • The secretary will read the caption: House Bill 1533, relating to the system for appraising property
  • He then explained that, unrelated to school safety, many allotments in the school finance system, though
  • This bill provides cities in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, TMRS, added flexibility.
  • This bill provides cities in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, TMRS, added flexibility by allowing
Summary: The Senate first adopted a motion to suspend Rule 5.14 and move the intent calendar deadline to 6 p.m. that day. It then took up and passed several bills, often by suspending the regular order of business and the constitutional three-day rule. HB 1866 gave limited Texas peace officer authority to National Park Service law enforcement officers within the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park; HB 4996 increased the penalty for refusing to release a fraudulent lien when the victim is a public servant; and HB 5033 created a trigger mechanism for ending vehicle emissions inspections if federal law changes. HB 1533 made a range of appraisal and property tax procedure changes, HB 2282 raised the arrest warrant reimbursement fee from $50 to $75, HB 3421 updated probate and estates procedures, and HB 4263 revised Texas Juvenile Justice Department grievance procedures. Each of these measures advanced through second reading, third reading, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few bills. The chamber also considered major policy bills. HB 2, the large public education and school finance package, drew extensive floor discussion and multiple amendments. Senators emphasized its $8.5 billion investment, including teacher and staff pay, school safety funding, special education, charter and traditional school funding changes, and other allotment adjustments. Several senators praised the bill as historic and collaborative, while also noting the need to monitor implementation and future effects. After adopting amendments and hearing supportive remarks from multiple members, the Senate passed HB 2 on final vote, 31-0. Other debated measures included HB 143, which codified cooperation between the Railroad Commission and the Public Utility Commission to address electrical safety hazards at well sites and related facilities, and CS SB 3074/3070, which allowed limited written communications from the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislators to TCEQ commissioners about permit applications, with disclosure and response requirements. Senator Johnson raised concerns that the TCEQ bill could politicize an apolitical permitting process and potentially affect federal delegation, but the bill was amended and passed 28-3. The Senate also passed HB 4426 on Railroad Commission permits for commercial surface disposal facilities, HB 3161 giving TMRS cities more flexibility on employee contribution rates, and HB 2712 allowing future test years for certain water and sewer utility rate-making, with an amendment to protect ratepayers if projections overcharge them. At the end of the session, the Senate handled several procedural motions, including re-referring HB 1904 from Criminal Justice to State Affairs and suspending posting rules so committees could meet later that day. The chamber then recessed until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2025, for a local and uncontested calendar, and planned to adjourn until 5:00 p.m. that same day after that calendar concluded.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here to start off with some background on the state's reserve system, with a particular emphasis
  • So the system is more automatic than it is discretionary. Yes. Thank you.
  • And we know how to fix the system.
  • That is something we need to consider for our system.
  • So we need to urgently reform the system.
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight held a hearing on proposals to reform California’s Budget Stabilization Account, or rainy day fund, ahead of the May Revision. Members and witnesses reviewed how Proposition 2 (2014) changed reserve rules, including mandatory deposits, a 10% cap on the fund, and limits tied to the Governor’s declaration of a budget emergency. LAO staff explained that California’s revenues are highly volatile, that current reserve rules are complicated by interactions with Proposition 98 and the Gann limit, and that under current law reserves would cover only about one-third of funding shortfalls in a benchmark scenario over 50 years. The LAO presented its report recommending a larger reserve target, including raising the cap to 50% by 2055 and pairing that with either broader, more flexible deposit rules or a simpler approach that deposits all excess capital gains. The Department of Finance described the Governor’s proposal to raise the cap from 10% to 20% and exempt BSA deposits from the state appropriations limit, while Assembly Member Valencia presented ACA 1, which would make similar changes and was described as an evolving proposal. Testimony generally supported saving more during boom years, but differed on how much to hardwire into the Constitution versus leave flexible, and on whether to broaden the deposit formulas beyond capital gains. Public witnesses and committee members raised additional issues, including whether reserve reforms should also address debt repayment, the treatment of unemployment insurance fund debt, and whether the Gann limit should be adjusted to better allow reserve growth. Supporters argued that stronger reserves would protect Californians from cuts during downturns and help the state weather volatility and federal funding threats. Some advocates warned that reforms should not come at the expense of current public needs, while taxpayer representatives cautioned against turning the BSA into a pass-through account that weakens constitutional spending limits. The hearing ended without a vote, with the committee chair noting the complexity of the issue and adjourning after public comment.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 15th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • As the mental health system continues to face capacity challenges, individuals are increasingly being
  • If that, and they have sprinkler systems in them? Some of them do, yes, ma'am. But are...
  • A sprinkler system. Under what circumstances? Six beds or greater.
  • They have to have a sprinkler system.
  • It has to go back and refit a large home that's being used for that with the sprinkler system.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Taxes Committee Meeting - 2025-04-09

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • In a system where if we're not working, we don't have worth.
  • You know, that was actually just. being used by kids and adults to create an AI mapping system.
  • I think that these are the realities that are crossing systems like YouTube and all these things.
  • But it really creates a system.
  • That said, they are a part and a function of our public safety system. Safety system.
Committee: House Taxes