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NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (04/10/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • :10.559><c> is</c><00:32:10.720><c> why</c><00:32:11.039><c> the</c><00:32:11.360><c> bill</c><00:32:
  • <00:32:16.880><c> from</c><00:32:17.200><c> the</c><00:32:17.440><c> state,</c><00:32:18.080><c> exporting
  • > to</c><00:32:19.039><c> other</c> states.<00:32:22.480><c> Lastly,</c><00:32:22.960><c> I</c><00:32
  • Lastly, I will say this legislation<00:32:24.240><c> is</c><00:32:24.399><c> purely</c><00:32:24.799>
  • thank<01:32:07.600><c> you</c><01:32:08.199><c> Senator</c><01:32:09.199><c> thank</c><01:32:09.280>
Committee: Senate Judiciary
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/16/22

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • :13.279><c> likely</c><00:32:13.600><c> to</c><00:32:13.840><c> succeed</c><00:32:14.640><c> when</c>
  • to succeed when they have teachers<00:32:15.600><c> of</c><00:32:15.679><c> color</c><00:32:16.480><
  • </c><00:32:18.240><c> a</c><00:32:18.320><c> whole</c><00:32:18.799><c> the</c><00:32:19.039><c> face
  • <00:32:20.559><c> and</c><00:32:20.720><c> the</c><00:32:20.799><c> gateway</c><00:32:21.200><c> for<
  • the damage<00:32:28.000><c> at</c><00:32:28.159><c> looking</c><00:32:28.480><c> up</c><00:32:28.640
Committee: House Education Finance
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The Education Finance Committee met remotely on February 16, 2022, with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the previous day by voice vote. Chair Dabney said the committee was spending the week on public school staffing shortages, especially efforts to increase and retain BIPOC teachers, and introduced testimony on the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color Grant Program (CUGMEC) and the broader Increasing Teachers of Color Act. Testifiers from St. Thomas, Augsburg, and Hopkins described the history and impact of the legacy educator-of-color programs. Kathleen Campbell said the original Q program was created to address underrepresentation, remove financial barriers, and provide mentorship and culturally relevant support; she argued that when the grant became competitive in 2017 without additional funding, support was spread too thin and student capacity dropped. Audrey Lensmeyer described Augsburg’s East African Student-to-Teacher Program, rooted in community advocacy in Cedar-Riverside, and said it has produced strong completion and licensure outcomes. Keenan Jones shared his path from paraprofessional to teacher and district leader, emphasizing the importance of scholarships, mentorship, and outreach to high school students, including a statewide co-enrollment Intro to Teaching course. Representative Hassan then presented House File 3079, saying the bill aims to attract, prepare, complete, and retain more teachers of color and American Indian teachers through several grant and program changes, including Closing the Educational Opportunity Gap grants, Cook Mac funding, teacher mentorship and retention updates, and revisions to CUGMEC. He said the bill responds to a severe shortage of BIPOC teachers and that the requested investment is small relative to the state surplus. Student and educator testimony followed, including a third-grade student from Crookston and Ava Roots, both of whom described the importance of having teachers who reflect students’ cultures and experiences. Natalia Benjamin, the 2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, also testified about retention challenges for educators of color and racialized workplace treatment. The committee indicated it intended to lay over HF 3079 for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill, and Representative Richardson moved the bill to be laid over for further consideration.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 09/25/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:32:07.280><c> figure</c><01:32:07.679><c> could</c><01:32:08.000><c> result</c><01:32:08.400>
  • /c><01:32:12.000><c> million</c><01:32:12.320><c> dollars</c><01:32:12.639><c> in</c><01:32:12.880><c
  • </c><01:32:16.159><c> So,</c><01:32:16.320><c> we're</c><01:32:16.480><c> talking</c><01:32:16.960><c
  • ><c> total</c><02:32:02.160><c> of</c><02:32:02.399><c> 23</c><02:32:03.200><c> in</c><02:32:03.520><
  • 02:32:57.439><c> preconceived</c><02:32:58.080><c> notions</c><02:32:58.399><c> of</c><02:32:58.560><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HWN-EIG, EIG-PSM, EIG Public Hearings 01-28-2025

Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • :13.159><c> the</c><00:32:13.679><c> bill</c><00:32:14.480><c> is</c><00:32:14.880><c> not</c><00:32:
  • in congruence with the<00:32:22.360><c> yeah</c><00:32:22.519><c> okay</c><00:32:22.639><c> so</c><00
  • :32:22.799><c> just</c><00:32:22.880><c> want</c><00:32:23.000><c> to</c><00:32:23.080><c> make</c><00
  • you're<00:32:24.960><c> Incorporated</c><00:32:25.600><c> not</c><00:32:25.720><c> an</c><00:32:25.880
  • not an LLC correct that's<00:32:27.120><c> correct</c><00:32:27.440><c> we</c><00:32:27.559><c> having
Committee: Senate Hawaiian Affairs
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committees first heard Senate Bill 151 relating to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and geothermal development on Hawaiian homelands. DHHL and Ulupono Initiative testified in strong support, saying the measure would help advance clean energy goals, create economic opportunities, and support DHHL’s mission. Fine Electric also supported the bill. Several members of the public testified in opposition, raising concerns about consultation with beneficiaries, water impacts, land issues, and the scale of the proposed spending. In response to questions, DHHL staff explained slimhole drilling, the permitting distinctions between water exploration and geothermal exploration, and said prior studies and geophysical testing had been done. The chair then recommended passage with amendments, including SMA technical amendments, a directive to establish a permitted interaction group to study geothermal options, removal of the appropriation language, and a new effective date. The committees adopted the recommendation and passed SB 151 with amendments, with one senator voting no and several excused. The joint committees then took up Senate Bill 371 on property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. The Department of the Attorney General supported the bill with amendments, recommending broader critical infrastructure language to cover systems such as transportation, gas, power, water, and oil, and suggesting additional changes to improve prosecution. Utility and other supporters also testified in favor. The chairs proposed adopting the AG’s amendments except one, and further expanding the bill to make manslaughter explicit when a death results from disruption of critical infrastructure, and to add water as a covered infrastructure category. The committees adopted the amended recommendation and passed SB 371 with amendments. Finally, the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee heard Senate Bill 585 on special purpose revenue bonds for Bana Pacific. The Attorney General noted a possible issue with the company’s entity status and the bill title, but Bana Pacific stated it was in the process of converting from an LLC to a corporation and was satisfied with the title. The State Energy Office supported the concept, and Bana Pacific described the project as an integrated biogas and green hydrogen facility that would support energy security, create jobs, and reduce emissions. The committee then moved on to Senate Bill 964 on waste-to-energy, where the State Energy Office offered supportive comments but many testifiers opposed the measure, arguing incineration is costly, polluting, and inferior to recycling. Written testimony showed more opposition than support, and public testimony focused on environmental and cost concerns.
CO
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 056 Mar 11th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing<00:32:03.880><c> no</c><00:32:04.360><c> Oh,</c><00:32:04.760><c> one</c><00:32:04.960><c> more
  • Can't<00:32:21.680><c> they</c><00:32:21.840><c> just</c><00:32:22.280><c> all</c><00:32:22.520><c> be
  • Members,<00:32:31.760><c> I'll</c><00:32:31.880><c> invite</c><00:32:32.200><c> you</c><00:32:32.280>
  • And<02:32:21.520><c> ask</c><02:32:21.760><c> to</c><02:32:21.800><c> be</c><02:32:21.920><c> displayed
  • </c> The<02:32:25.960><c> motion</c><02:32:26.440><c> to</c><02:32:26.560><c> move</c><02:32:26.800><
Keywords: 981, all
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 17th, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those dollars that we're talking about are utilized under Title 32 orders.
  • And again, this would fall under Title 32, which there's nothing here.
  • That stays under Title 32.
  • Title 32 is under the purview of the governor. And so, all of these training missions.
  • But title 32 funding comes federally as well.
Bills: HB39 , HB227 , HB930 , HB 1078 , HB39 , HB227
Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords: highway designation, veteran recognition, commemorative, transportation, Brazoria County, Texas National Guard, combat duty, military activation, state requirements, emergency response, active combat duty, military service, Congressional action, Governor responsibilities, Congressional declaration, state law, conflict, armed forces, congressional approval, war declaration
MS
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 12 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator<00:32:49.200><c> Barnett.</c><00:32:49.920><c> Senator</c><00:32:50.360><c> Chassanoil.
  • Senator<00:32:56.680><c> DeBar,</c><00:32:57.200><c> pass.
  • :20.720><c> facilities</c><01:32:21.320><c> located</c><01:32:21.720><c> throughout</c><01:32:22.000>
  • And<01:32:27.800><c> an</c><01:32:27.920><c> increase</c><01:32:28.320><c> of</c><01:32:28.440><c> $94,464
  • </c><01:32:32.720><c> That</c><01:32:32.880><c> would</c><01:32:33.000><c> be</c> in vacancy funding.
Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 12 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 01/28/25

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • :00.559><c> and</c><00:32:00.760><c> vectors</c><00:32:01.240><c> that</c><00:32:01.720><c> uh</c><00
  • counties<00:32:03.159><c> were</c><00:32:03.360><c> expressing</c><00:32:03.799><c> concern</c><00:32
  • :04.960><c> related</c><00:32:05.279><c> to</c><00:32:05.440><c> physical</c><00:32:05.880><c> safety
  • ><c> tried</c><00:32:10.120><c> to</c><00:32:10.279><c> work</c><00:32:10.480><c> to</c><00:32:10.679
  • 00:32:15.840><c> and</c><00:32:16.000><c> in</c><00:32:16.159><c> the</c><00:32:16.559><c> uh</c><00:
Committee: Senate Elections
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MS
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations - Room 216, 12 March, 2026; 10:30 AM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • :17.279><c> provided</c><00:32:18.159><c> uh</c><00:32:18.320><c> for</c><00:32:18.480><c> the</c><00
  • provided uh for the intention of um<00:32:20.559><c> public</c><00:32:20.880><c> health</c><00:32:21.200
  • priorities including obesity<00:32:22.799><c> management,</c><00:32:23.360><c> remote</c><00:32:23.679
  • c><00:32:29.039><c> system</c><00:32:29.360><c> of</c><00:32:29.600><c> care</c><00:32:30.240><c> to<
  • <c> maternal</c><00:32:31.360><c> and</c><00:32:31.600><c> infant</c><00:32:31.919><c> mortality.
Committee: Joint Appropriations
Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 12 March, 2026; 10:30 AM, 925, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/27/26

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • &gt;&gt; Uh<00:32:13.120><c> thank</c><00:32:13.440><c> you,</c><00:32:13.840><c> Chairwoman</c><00:32
  • c> to</c><00:32:17.800><c> run</c><00:32:18.000><c> out</c><00:32:18.360><c> in</c><00:32:18.560><c>
  • And<00:32:19.520><c> so,</c><00:32:20.200><c> um</c><00:32:20.560><c> without</c><00:32:20.840><c> legislative
  • action, I'm<00:32:22.000><c> not</c><00:32:22.240><c> sure</c><00:32:22.440><c> that</c><00:32:22.640
  • :32:25.480><c> to</c><00:32:25.880><c> come</c><00:32:26.160><c> in</c><00:32:26.840><c> um</c><00:32
Committee: House Ways and Means
Keywords: 1183, house
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

TRN Public Hearing - Thu Apr 17, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Transcript Highlights:
  • Up first for STR 32, first registered testifier: Department of Transportation, in support.
  • Is anyone else online or in person like to testify on STR 32?
  • Is anyone else online or in person like to testify on STR 32?
  • We'll be voting on STR 32. Um, moving this out as is. Members, any discussion?
  • Voting on STR 32. The chair's recommendation is to pass unamended as is.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Transportation met on Thursday, April 17 at 10:00 a.m. with a short agenda focused on two resolutions. STR 32 requested that the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation work with the Department of Transportation to use inmate work furlough programs for state roadway and highway maintenance. Testimony was received in support from the Department of Transportation, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and an individual, Frank Schultz. No one testified in opposition or with reservations. The committee also heard STR 117 SD1 HD1, which urged the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee to collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Transportation, and the County of Hawaii to inventory bus stops on Hawaii Island used by children traveling to school and to develop safety improvements at those locations. Testimony in support came from the Department of Transportation, the Department of Education, and Frank Schultz. Again, there was no opposition or additional public testimony. After taking the measures up, the committee voted to pass both resolutions unamended as is. The chair’s recommendations were adopted, with some members excused from the vote on STR 32. Before adjournment, the chair noted this was the last traditional transportation committee hearing of the session, thanked staff, members, and advocates, and said the committee would move into conference on nearly 45 transportation measures. The meeting then adjourned.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Session (06/04/2026)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> All<00:32:05.760><c> right,</c><00:32:06.000><c> ladies</c><00:32:06.320><c> and</c><00:32:06.480
  • :32:08.480><c> is</c><00:32:08.559><c> a</c><00:32:08.720><c> drill.
  • :53.680><c> grants</c><02:32:54.399><c> that</c><02:32:54.720><c> go</c><02:32:54.880><c> to</c><02:32
  • </c><04:32:47.760><c> But</c><04:32:48.000><c> this</c><04:32:48.159><c> bill</c><04:32:49.120><c> takes
  • It<04:32:55.520><c> enables</c><04:32:56.080><c> just</c><04:32:56.640><c> 20</c><04:32:57.199><c> voters
Keywords: 1189, house, all
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (3-18-26)

Primary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> This<00:32:05.440><c> is</c><00:32:05.520><c> a</c><00:32:05.600><c> hard</c><00:32:05.840><c> vote
  • c><00:32:08.320><c> says</c><00:32:09.320><c> I</c><00:32:09.400><c> want</c><00:32:09.560><c> to</c>
  • I don't see the<00:32:14.560><c> violence,</c><00:32:15.320><c> but</c><00:32:15.480><c> I</c><00:32:
  • > so</c><00:32:17.240><c> disruptive</c><00:32:17.920><c> to</c><00:32:18.040><c> the</c><00:32:18.160
  • </c><00:32:23.240><c> who</c><00:32:23.440><c> was</c><00:32:23.600><c> only</c><00:32:23.920><c> a</
Committee: House Primary and Secondary Education
Keywords: 958, all
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 49 (3-18-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :01.679><c> and</c><00:32:01.840><c> launching</c><00:32:02.200><c> a</c><00:32:02.280><c> talent</c>
  • pilot initiative and authorized<00:32:05.320><c> capital</c><00:32:05.679><c> projects</c><00:32:06.240
  • In<00:32:09.400><c> SEEK,</c><00:32:10.200><c> we</c><00:32:10.320><c> increase</c><00:32:10.640><c>
  • the</c><00:32:10.720><c> base</c><00:32:10.960><c> per</c><00:32:11.160><c> pupil</c> In SEEK, we increase
  • ><c> $4,626</c> guarantee to $4,626 guarantee to $4,626 and<00:32:14.200><c> then</c><00:32:14.320><c
Keywords: 958, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HHS-HRE, HHS-EDT, HHS Public Hearings 03-19-2025

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • :50.799><c> tobacco</c><00:32:51.440><c> compared</c><00:32:51.840><c> to</c><00:32:52.240><c> uh</c>
  • <00:32:53.039><c> we're</c><00:32:53.200><c> acutely</c><00:32:53.679><c> aware</c><00:32:53.840><c>
  • the devastating<00:32:54.640><c> impacts</c><00:32:55.039><c> on</c><00:32:55.279><c> the</c><00:32:
  • Um lung<00:32:57.919><c> cancer,</c><00:32:58.320><c> heart</c><00:32:58.559><c> disease,</c><00:32:58.960
  • ><c> linked</c><00:32:59.679><c> to</c><00:32:59.840><c> smoking</c><00:33:00.159><c> remain</c> conditions
Committee: Senate Health and Human Services
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint Health, Human Services, and Higher Education hearing took up HB 441 HD2, a measure to increase cigarette taxes and dedicate the revenue to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. The Department of Taxation said it had no substantive objection but requested an effective date of January 1, 2026 if tax rates change so it can order new stamps. The Department of Health, the Deputy Attorney General/tobacco enforcement, the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the American Cancer Society, the Hawaii Medical Association, and several other health organizations and youth advocates supported the bill, arguing that higher cigarette prices reduce youth initiation, encourage cessation, and help fund cancer research and care. Several supporters asked for a larger increase, including at least $1 per pack, while opponents from retail, wholesale, and tobacco-related groups argued the tax would be regressive, burden low-income smokers, and drive sales to the illicit market. The Tax Foundation and other opponents also criticized reliance on sin taxes and said smoking rates are already at historic lows. After testimony and questions, members discussed how the revenue should be used and whether higher taxes change smoker behavior or push people toward vaping or other alternatives. The chairs announced they would pass HB 441 HD2 with amendments, replacing the contents with SB 528 SD1 except for changes reflecting the Department of Taxation’s request and a provision directing all proceeds from the tax increase to the Hawaii Cancer Center’s debt reduction, with an effective date of December 31, 2025. The House Health, Human Services, and Higher Education committees then voted to adopt the recommendation; the Health, Human Services committee vote was adopted with Chair and several members voting aye and one member voting no in the Higher Education committee vote. The hearing also briefly covered HB 1334 on meat donation, which drew support from the Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, food industry, and community groups, though no action was taken in the excerpt. The committee then heard HB 1098 on crimes against protective services workers. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying assaults on protective services workers can have chilling effects and deserve stronger deterrence; a committee question raised whether the bill should instead be part of a broader, more proactive approach to assault statutes. The Department of Human Services also described safety steps such as panic buttons and phone apps for social workers. The excerpt ends before any final vote on HB 1098.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :32:51.520><c> and</c><04:32:51.760><c> diplomatic</c><04:32:52.399><c> efforts</c><04:32:53.040><c>
  • </c><05:32:03.360><c> But</c><05:32:03.520><c> I</c><05:32:03.760><c> know</c><05:32:03.840><c> that<
  • ><c> would</c><05:32:55.440><c> be</c><05:32:55.680><c> impacted</c><05:32:56.320><c> the</c><05:32:56.558
  • There's a<05:32:58.080><c> reason</c><05:32:58.240><c> that</c><05:32:58.558><c> all</c><05:32:58.878
  • </c><06:32:03.920><c> this</c><06:32:04.080><c> slush</c><06:32:04.478><c> fund</c><06:32:04.718><c>
Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1012, house, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/28/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • &gt;&gt; and<00:32:21.279><c> when</c><00:32:21.840><c> that</c><00:32:22.000><c> is</c><00:32:22.240
  • ><c> ready,</c><00:32:22.559><c> we</c><00:32:22.799><c> will</c><00:32:23.360><c> open</c> &gt;&gt;
  • ><c> You</c><00:32:25.360><c> made</c><00:32:25.519><c> it</c><00:32:26.000><c> again.
  • You'll have<00:32:56.000><c> more</c><00:32:56.240><c> sway</c><00:32:56.480><c> with</c><00:32:56.640
  • &gt;&gt; All<00:32:57.360><c> right,</c><00:32:57.600><c> we</c><00:32:57.840><c> will</c><00:32:57.919
Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Funding (01/29/2026)

Education Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:32:10.560><c> SAU</c><01:32:11.280><c> is</c><01:32:11.520><c> is</c><01:32:11.600><c> is</c>
  • </c><01:32:14.400><c> They</c><01:32:14.560><c> do</c><01:32:14.719><c> have</c><01:32:14.800><c> an<
  • </c><01:32:16.400><c> That's</c><01:32:16.560><c> what</c><01:32:16.719><c> I</c><01:32:16.880><c> was
  • </c><01:32:17.600><c> But</c><01:32:17.679><c> I</c><01:32:17.840><c> do</c><01:32:18.239><c> so</c><
  • &gt;&gt; I<01:32:24.400><c> think</c><01:32:24.560><c> we</c><01:32:24.719><c> pretty</c><01:32:24.960
Committee: House Education Funding
Keywords: 1189, house, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Tue Feb 25, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • General's office in drafting a draft bill that we attached to our testimony, creating a standalone chapter
  • Section 4, HRS 481B-4, already provides that any violation of any section of chapter 481B is deemed an
  • 481b which is the any section of chapter 481b which is the chapter<02:09:30.159><c> this</c><02:09:30.320
  • ><c> new</c><02:09:30.480><c> language</c><02:09:30.840><c> is</c><02:09:30.960><c> being</c> chapter
  • this new language is being chapter this new language is being placed<02:09:31.559><c> into</c><02:09
Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 302, which would repeal the requirement that a provider-patient relationship for medical cannabis certification be established in person first. The Department of Health said it supported the House Draft 2 version as a way to expand patient access, and several testifiers from the medical cannabis community and dispensary industry supported the bill, especially for patients on outer islands or those unable to travel. One witness asked that earlier language removed in committee be restored to further improve access. Representative Shimizu asked whether follow-up in-person visits would still occur, and DOH responded that this varies by provider, with some continuing in-person care and others moving to telehealth for chronic conditions. The committee then took up House Bill 712, relating to the federal 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacies. The Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General’s office both said they supported the bill’s purpose but wanted it clarified and possibly moved into a standalone chapter rather than chapter 481B. Supporters, including Hawaii Pacific Health and the Queen’s Health Systems, said the bill is needed to protect safety-net funding and access to discounted drugs, citing large financial benefits from 340B and losses caused by manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies. PhRMA opposed the bill, arguing the issue is not access to discounts but accountability and transparency in how contract pharmacies distribute benefits, and said it was willing to discuss amendments. Members asked follow-up questions about whether there was data showing misuse; PhRMA said it did not have numbers, while hospital witnesses said the program is federally audited and used appropriately in Hawaii. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1482, HD1, which would tighten hemp and controlled-substance definitions to exclude Schedule I cannabinoids from manufactured hemp products and clarify the treatment of artificially derived cannabis. The Department of Health supported the measure, saying it adds clarity to existing prohibitions. Kūre Hawaii and other supporters said it would close loopholes involving Delta-8 and similar products. An individual testifier urged stronger language to also cover compounds such as HHC, THCA, THCP, and THCO. In response to questions about enforcement against mislabeled hemp products, DOH explained that THC percentages are relative to product weight, that some products can remain under the hemp threshold while still containing significant THC, and that hemp flower is already prohibited from direct retail sale, though enforcement can be complicated and involves both administrative and criminal authorities.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Legacy Finance Committee 4/9/25

Legacy Finance

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Bills: HF2563
Committee: House Legacy Finance
Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning