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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- next generation of law enforcement.<00:09:05.839><c> Mr.
- ,</c> of them or if you're feeling generous, of them or if you're feeling generous, all<01:12:48.320>
- </c> that doesn't come from the general that doesn't come from the general appropriation<01:19:55.600
- We generally refer to them in the initial cost phase.
- We don't generally calculate cost phase.
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/19/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:42:48.440><c> or</c> you're a grer and and a a generous or you're a grer and and a a generous
- We see a lot of multi-generational households and single persons, including seniors.
- We see a lot of multi-generational households and single persons, including seniors.
- We see a lot of multi-generational households and single persons, including seniors.
- We see a lot of multi-generational households and single persons, including seniors.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- to come our state for generations to come our state hospitals<00:10:44.800><c> and</c><00:10:44.959>
- But on top of that, we are very active contributing to the training of the next generation of health
- Again, I would say general mental health crises are also a challenge in our emergency room.
- Ensure adequate funding for their own Medicaid programs, which involves no general fund spending.
- </c> of issues with that and the generation of issues with that and the generation that<01:40:41.599>
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation. (7-1-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, there's revenue generated there.
- So again, there's revenue generated there.
- </c><00:12:34.160><c> 3</c> The hybrid annual fees generated 3 The hybrid annual fees generated 3 million
- "Um, talked about Kentucky and their power generating plants.
- Um they used 20 20 generating plants.
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met with a quorum, approved the June 3, 2026 minutes, and then heard a presentation from Mike Proctor of Evolve Kentucky on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Proctor described Evolve Kentucky as a nonprofit formed in 2016 to promote EV adoption and charger deployment, said the group has helped place more than 135 chargers at 65 locations, and reported that Kentucky EV registrations have grown rapidly but still represent about 1% of the state’s roughly 3 million vehicles. He also outlined the group’s view that EV drivers and charger operators already contribute to state revenue through annual vehicle fees, charger taxes, utility taxes, and related business taxes, and cited figures showing rising revenue collections as EV adoption increases.
A major theme of the presentation was that EV owners are paying their “fair share” rather than being overcharged. Proctor said the current $126 annual EV fee is roughly comparable to the fuel tax a typical gasoline vehicle would pay, and noted that public charging can add additional tax burdens for drivers who cannot charge at home, such as those living in apartments or condos. He also argued that EVs provide broader benefits, including lower noise and air pollution, grid-stabilizing nighttime charging, tourism spending at destination chargers, and reduced road wear for passenger EVs compared with much heavier vehicles.
Members questioned Proctor about whether EV owners are paying more than their fair share, how the fee compares with gasoline taxes, and whether apartment and condo residents are disproportionately affected because they rely on public chargers. Proctor responded that the fee was intended to bring EV owners into parity with gas vehicles, not to overcharge them, and said some public chargers are free while others are used by drivers who cannot charge at home. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond the minutes approval.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating Apr 27th, 2026
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair calls the Senate General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 flooding events to order.
- Multi-generational.
- Glenn Yankee describes Dick as the general.
- The Senate General The Senate General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 flooding events will come
- And I think they just kind of gave a general speech about evacuation plans.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I wish there was a better way, especially for our next generation of nurses that are coming in.
- The state has provided a number of funding resources in addition to general state apportionment that
- That really is about cultivating and sustaining the next generation of nurses.
- , young women, and whether... ...students, first-generation students, young women, and whether or not
- In California community colleges specifically, many of our students are immigrants, first-generation,
Committee:
House Higher Education
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, but there's something else I wanted to touch on regarding this bill in general.
- . general. general.
- And this has been generational.
- And this has been generational. poverty. And this has been generational.
- </c> This money should go back to the general This money should go back to the general fund.<00:48:30.600
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Modifying when firearms are permitted on school property 2/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, Minnesota law is general and leaves too much room for interpretation when it comes to firearms
- <00:01:31.600><c> Minnesota</c><00:01:32.079><c> law</c><00:01:32.240><c> is</c><00:01:32.479><c> general
- </c><00:01:32.720><c> and</c> Right now, Minnesota law is general and Right now, Minnesota law is general
- 56.400><c> injuries</c><00:07:56.879><c> have</c> and general gun-related injuries have and general gun-related
- And what we often see your generation say, policy and change is what we’re looking for.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-19 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- After due consideration of the Experience and general suitability of the appointees.
- And it made such a difference for all of us to understand exactly the generational problems that have
- Their names last for generations. That is why we traditionally wait. We allow time for reflection.
- Their names last for generations. That is why we traditionally wait. We allow time for reflection.
- It would be from general revenue, just like member projects are usually funded out of.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of member and guest introductions recognizing visitors, local delegations, and honorees. The chamber then took up a report from the Committee on Ethics and Elections on 42 executive appointments; the report was adopted and the appointments were confirmed by a 36-0 vote. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the Ripple Project for childhood cancer awareness and fundraising.
The body then moved through a long special-order calendar of bills, largely focused on public records exemptions, public safety, education, agriculture, health care, and licensing. Measures passed included bills to extend or consolidate exemptions for aquaculture records, trade secrets, and cybersecurity information; a child-abuse reporting statute-of-limitations bill; regulation of commercial driving schools; human trafficking training for nursing graduates; a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and its companion public-records bill; nature-based coastal resiliency and mangrove infrastructure; chiropractic patient trust funds; specialty license plates; waiver of late financial disclosure fines; public school personnel compensation; the Florida Farm Bill/Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services package; homestead exemption clarification for long-term leases; disability presumption clarifications for first responders; reinsurance intermediary manager conformity; patriotic displays in public schools; ADS-B aviation fee restrictions; autism-related law enforcement training and the Blue Envelope program; campus safety policy transparency at public colleges and universities; and veterinary prescription disclosure.
Several bills drew debate or amendments. The Farm Bill received amendments protecting Everglades restoration lands from surplus sale and clarifying biosolids timing, and it passed 38-0 after extensive discussion. The HCSM/nonprofit religious organizations bill prompted debate over whether allowing licensed insurance agents to market faith-based health care sharing ministries would create consumer confusion or free-speech concerns; it passed 32-5. The patriotic displays bill also drew discussion and passed 36-2. The athletics bill allowing coaches to provide good-faith support to student-athletes, prompted by the Teddy Bridgewater situation, passed 38-0. The affordable housing bill clarifying Live Local Act definitions to exclude farms from certain commercial/mixed-use/industrial categories passed 38-0 after a technical amendment. Several other measures were temporarily postponed, and the session concluded with the Senate continuing through the remaining calendar.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Feb 10th, 2026
Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- And thirdly, it directs those revenues to the state general fund.
- And thirdly, it directs those revenues to the state general fund.
- </c><00:07:26.240><c> generation</c> backup power generation generation backup power generation generation
- Backup power generation electricity.
- We know how unpopular this bill is with the general public, and I'm not just speculating.
Keywords:
criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, Lamar County, property auction, county commission, online auction, public notice, HB392, Lauderdale County, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, district attorney, chief assistant district attorney, assistant district attorney, assistant district attorneys, prosecutor, prosecutorial compensation, salary supplement
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- It's generally because they go through an audit process.
- It's generally because they completed.
- Uh you were generally at the contractor.
- </c> less ability to generate tax revenue. less ability to generate tax revenue.
- Um, generally those distribution.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
K-12 education, school facilities, security improvements, public funding, state appropriations, school construction, local government funding, sales tax distribution, municipal funding, economic equity, state revenue, Wyoming Legislature, legislative appropriations, Legislative Service Office, LSO budget, general fund, biennial budget, legislative branch, legislator travel, per diem
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- is going after claiming attorney general is going after claiming that<00:31:01.520><c> 90%</c><00:31
- So, that's generally speaking our position here. testimony and support.
- So, that's that's generally consumers.
- have<01:02:57.599><c> general.</c> >> Thank<01:03:02.960><c> you.</c> >> Thank you.
- </c> through its attorney general through its attorney general under<01:10:58.000><c> the</c><01:10:58.239
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Keywords:
eviction, housing stability, tenant screening, court records, writ of possession, foreclosures, public sale, eligible bidders, housing, downpayment, judicial foreclosure, digital financial assets, consumer protection, financial kiosks, refunds, transaction security, HB1642, Hawaii, cryptocurrency ATM, crypto ATM
Summary:
The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 5, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 227 relating to eviction records. Supporters, including the Public First Law Center and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, argued the bill would help people who prevail in eviction cases avoid long-term housing harm from online court records, while the Public First Law Center said keeping records off eCourt Kokua would not violate the First Amendment because the records would still be available in person. Members discussed access-to-justice concerns, and a witness said legal aid attorneys could still access the records through the attorney-only Jeff’s system and the court’s access-to-justice room. The chair also asked about precedent, and a witness cited a Hawaii Supreme Court case as supporting removal from the online database rather than sealing records entirely.
The committee then took up HP 1775 relating to foreclosures, but the transcript only shows in-person opposition comments from the Hawaii State Bar Association Collection Law Section, the Hawaii Credit Union League, and the Hawaii Bankers Association. The credit union and banking groups said they had concerns about broader negative impacts on mortgage lending and other requirements, but no detailed discussion or action was captured before the committee moved on. The next measure, HB 1560 relating to consumer protection, drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and cryptocurrency companies including Coinflip and America Digital, which said they already use wallet-pinning and other safeguards to prevent fraud. AARP Hawaii did not take a formal position but said the bill addressed a real problem, noting that Hawaii residents, especially in Kona, had lost more than $920,000 in 2024 to cryptocurrency ATM scams and arguing that stronger oversight was needed.
The committee also heard HB 1642, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the ban as the best way to protect consumers from fraud, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed it, arguing kiosks provide cash-based access to crypto, especially for unbanked or underbanked consumers, and that targeted regulation would be better than an outright ban. AARP Hawaii took no formal position but strongly emphasized the harm caused by scams, saying victims are often frightened into acting quickly and that kiosk transactions currently lack enough friction or intervention. Finally, HB 1647, also on consumer protection, would impose liability on host businesses that provide space for crypto kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection warned small businesses might not understand the liability, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed the bill, saying it would unfairly shift enforcement duties to host stores and could discourage businesses from hosting kiosks, effectively creating a de facto ban. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> look into supporting the next generation look into supporting the next generation of<00:01:12.320
- I know we have some general comments on the amendment.
- All right, we'll go forward to general comments.
- And the million out of the general fund.
- Chair discussion on the general bill.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- what we think about climate or not, and this is a way for Minnesota to lead and participate and generate
- jobs and just participate and generate jobs and just do<00:15:27.199><c> great</c><00:15:27.440><c>
- </c><00:41:47.599><c> uh</c><00:41:47.720><c> close</c> state of Minnesota generating uh close state
- of Minnesota generating uh close to<00:41:48.200><c> 2100</c><00:41:49.119><c> jobs</c><00:41:49.760>
- Just a question about geothermal in general. Maybe the testifier would have more expertise.
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
Keywords:
energy, economic development, funding, renewable resources, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, air ventilation, geothermal, school financing, Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority, geothermal energy, renewable energy, construction funding, Como Zoo, energy efficiency, HF2162, Minnesota, planning grants, renewable development account, clean energy, Department of Commerce
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:40.800><c> meaningful</c> serious tool for generating meaningful serious tool for generating
- And then, of course, tax evasion in general is defrauding taxpayers, and it's shifting the tax burden
- fund uh impact in the uh Revenue general fund uh impact in the uh Revenue uh<00:15:07.560><c> uh</c>
- It has a very minimal state general fund impact, which I think is exactly what we're looking for this
- Economic vitality and to the vitality of Greater Minnesota more in general.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026
Legislative Oversight & Sunset
Transcript Highlights:
- The public may participate virtually by registering via the meeting link that is posted on the General
- That is posted on the General Assembly's website.
- Instructions for providing public comment are posted on the General Assembly's website under this committee's
- HS1 deserves the full support of the General Assembly. Thank you. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Legislative Oversight & Sunset
Summary:
The Senate Legislative Oversight Committee met in hybrid format and took up HB 415/HS1, which would require veterinarians to report suspected animal abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities. The chair described the bill as addressing a gap in Delaware law and noted that veterinarians are often the first professionals able to identify signs of cruelty. Supporters emphasized the connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence, and said the measure would help detect and address abuse earlier.
Public testimony was uniformly supportive. A representative from the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association thanked the sponsor and said the bill had been amended with input from the association. A representative of the state council said the council did not take a formal position but was significantly interested because of the bill’s link to agriculture and animal welfare. Online witnesses from Animals for Animals Action Fund and Faithful Friends Animal Society also supported the bill, citing the need for mandatory reporting, existing immunity protections for good-faith reports, and studies showing veterinarians frequently encounter abuse.
No committee vote was taken during the meeting. After public comment concluded, the chair adjourned the meeting, noting that HB 415 was the only item on the agenda.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Local Government - 05/05/2026
Local Governments
Transcript Highlights:
- First, starting with Bill S256A by Senator Martinez: an act to amend the General Municipal Law and the
- Our third bill is Senate Bill 4504 by Senator Griffo: an act to amend the General Municipal Law and the
- Our fourth bill is Senate Bill S4780 by Senator Skoufis: an act to amend the General Municipal Law in
- Our seventh bill is Senate Bill S8513 by Senator Webb: an act to amend the General Municipal Law in relation
Committee:
Senate Local Governments
Summary:
The local government committee met for its fifth meeting of the year and considered 15 bills, with the chair noting there may be one more meeting to finish the agenda. Members present included Senators Baskin, Fahy, and Rolison, and the committee moved through the bills with brief motions and seconding throughout.
The committee reported several measures, including bills on making housing a state policy, directing a study on real property tax saturation, requiring notice to adjacent municipalities for certain zoning changes, authorizing the Town of Huntington to alienate park land for the Huntington African American Museum, requiring CPR training for 911 dispatchers and call takers, allowing the Johnson City School District to create an insurance reserve fund, incorporating the New Hartford Volunteer, Exempt Firefighters, Benevolent Association, creating a Suffolk County real property tax exemption for certain volunteer auxiliary police officers, and extending various local finance and public authorities provisions. One bill, S4504 by Senator Griffo, which would prohibit unfunded state mandates on municipalities and school districts and create a Mandate Review Council, was reported to the Education Committee, with the chair noting opposition.
Several bills extending the effectiveness of local finance-related laws were reported to the Finance Committee, including measures on statutory installment bonds, installment loans, refunding bonds, and Environmental Facilities Corporation powers. The committee also reported a bill on county tribal detention agreements and another on base adjusted proportions in the Real Property Tax Law. During discussion of the 911 CPR training bill, members noted an amendment was being worked on to require the training every four years. Most bills were reported unanimously or with no recorded opposition, and the meeting concluded after the final bill was approved.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- comes greetings, whereas an extraordinary occasion has arisen making it necessary to convene the 95th General
- Article 6, Section 19 of the Arkansas Constitution, do hereby call an extraordinary session of the General
- Assembly to convene in Little Rock on May 4th, 2026 at 3 o'clock p.m., and further specify that the General
- This call is subject to amendment prior to the date and time at which the General Assembly shall convene
Summary:
The Arkansas House convened in an extraordinary session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members granted several leaves of absence and recognized visiting state troopers and the nurse of the day. The clerk then read the governor’s proclamation calling the special session, which cited the state’s strong finances and outlined the session’s purposes: reducing individual income tax rates to a top rate of 3.7% and corporate tax rates to a top rate of 4.1%, along with authorizing payment of legislative expenses and per diem for the special session.
The House adopted motions to suspend House Rules 41A and 41B, which normally require bills to be on the desk for 24 hours before final passage and limit how soon filed bills can be placed on committee agendas, as well as Rule 60A on committee meeting notice requirements, for the duration of the special session. House Bill 1001, a revenue and tax bill, was then read a second time. The House also directed the clerk to notify the Senate and governor that it was ready for business.
Before adjourning, the House set a meeting of the Revenue and Tax Committee for 5:15 p.m. that day. A motion to adjourn until 9:30 the next morning was adopted without objection.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- comes greetings: Whereas an extraordinary occasion has arisen making it necessary to convene the 95th General
- Article 6, Section 19 of the Arkansas Constitution, do hereby call an extraordinary session of the General
- Assembly to convene in Little Rock on May 4, 2026, at 3 o'clock p.m., and further specify that the General
- This call is subject to amendment prior to the date and time at which the General Assembly shall convene
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Aug 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So starting with AB 744, telehealth private payer laws generally seek to ensure that private payers do
- Medicaid programs are generally required under federal requirements to reimburse telehealth services
- Meanwhile, enrollment processes are being updated in other state Medicaid programs more generally to
- I mean, I can speak a little generally. I appreciate the question.
- You know, that is a big issue and kind of push and pull regarding telehealth generally.
Summary:
The committee held an outcomes review hearing on AB 744 and AB 32, two telehealth bills authored by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. Members and witnesses discussed how AB 744 established payment parity for telehealth in the commercial market and how AB 32 expanded Medi-Cal access to audio-only telehealth in appropriate circumstances, especially for patients facing broadband, transportation, language, and other access barriers. The hearing framed telehealth as a permanent part of California’s health care system rather than a temporary pandemic measure, while noting that disparities and implementation gaps remain.
First-panel testimony from the California Health Care Foundation and the Center for Connected Health Policy reviewed telehealth trends, evidence of patient satisfaction, and the effectiveness of telehealth for behavioral health, chronic care, and e-consults. Witnesses said audio-only care remains important for patients without reliable internet, but Medi-Cal still has gaps in asynchronous care, FQHC/RHC billing, and remote-only provider participation. Committee members asked about reimbursement, data collection, clinical safeguards, broadband access, language access, and whether telehealth is being used to speed up appointments or reduce disparities.
A second panel of providers and advocates described how telehealth has changed practice. A family physician said parity allowed his health system to invest in staffing and scheduling, and that virtual visits help seniors, working patients, and those with mobility or transportation barriers, while still allowing escalation to in-person care or emergency services when needed. Planned Parenthood said telehealth is essential for sensitive sexual and reproductive health services and urged broader Medi-Cal coverage for asynchronous care. A behavioral health clinician from Shasta County said telehealth has been critical for rural patients, though broadband and affordability remain barriers. Public comment from hospital, telemedicine, and consumer groups generally supported telehealth expansion while urging fixes to remaining Medi-Cal gaps and continued access to in-person care.