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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jul 18th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- When they get home, there are no... programs for them to do.
- This is not about supplementing school districts for their programs.
- The point is, how do we create programs in our communities?
- What can we do to move these programs forward?
- program. The other issue is accountability.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Early childhood learning programs prepare children for schools.
- , and we subsidize 1 and 2-star programs when the highest level programs are 5-star.
- The right to use mentorship programs.
- Are we supporting those programs?
- They're on some sort of Medicaid program.
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And it's really encouraging them to expand our program and expand the reach of our program.
- For our infrastructure state revolving fund program? Yes, thank you.
- So this is specific to our infrastructure state revolving fund program.
- And so we're not, right now, running out of money in that program.
- in their programs.
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several routine agenda items and a gubernatorial appointment. The committee first approved appointments not required to appear, including Gina Castro Rodriguez to the Board of State and Community Corrections, Richard Stein to the California Arts Council, and Nicholas Hardiman to the California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors. Members also approved references to bills and committees, committee and subcommittee appointments, joint committee appointments, and floor acknowledgments. Two rule waiver requests by Senators Perez and Padilla to suspend SR 22.5 for additional bill introductions were discussed and ultimately approved on a divided vote.
The committee then heard testimony from Andy Nakahata, nominated to serve as executive director of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank). Nakahata described his background in finance and infrastructure lending and said he would focus on stewardship, expanding access to IBank programs, and supporting small businesses and infrastructure projects statewide. Senators questioned him about geographic equity in lending, outreach to underserved counties, creditworthiness standards, the Transportation Infrastructure Accelerator, and whether IBank could better reach municipalities and health care providers. Nakahata said IBank tracks lending by county, works through financial development corporations, municipal advisors, and other networks, and can adjust loan sizes or partner with other funding sources when projects are not fully creditworthy.
Public witnesses spoke in support of Nakahata, citing his expertise and leadership in public finance. No opposition testimony was presented. The committee then voted unanimously to move Nakahata’s nomination to the full Senate for confirmation. Afterward, the committee re-ran the earlier votes for the record, confirming the appointments and other agenda items, and then adjourned the public portion of the meeting to enter executive session.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 29, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- in the RMI program.
- But the program is stuck in the '80s in one key way: its funding structure.
- Our only path to securing the care he needed was through this program.
- That's the first line of defense to keep this program solvent.
- That's the second line of defense in this program.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard four bills. HB 1311, relating to legal tender, ratified DFS/OFR rules to implement last year’s gold-and-silver legal tender law, repealed a prior repeal provision, and clarified the definition of custodian for electronically transferable gold and silver. The sponsor said the bill was a technical follow-up to ensure the law could take effect; members asked about the need for the bill, consumer awareness, and banking industry input. A technical amendment was adopted, and the bill passed favorably.
HB 1343 would create an optional high school elective on property and casualty insurance that could satisfy pre-licensure education for a 440 insurance license after graduation. The sponsor said it would help students enter the insurance workforce or gain consumer literacy. An amendment directing DOE and DFS to develop the curriculum was adopted. Testimony from insurance groups and others supported the bill, and members spoke in favor of the workforce benefits. The bill passed favorably.
HB 1291 addressed the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), aiming to strengthen its long-term solvency by creating clearer triggers for funding remedies and expanding covered services. Public testimony focused heavily on families affected by birth injuries, with a parent and NICA board member describing the lifelong care needs of medically fragile children and the importance of stable funding. Members expressed sympathy and support, and the sponsor said the bill increases access to reserve funds, authorizes casualty insurer assessments, and preserves benefits. The bill passed favorably.
HB 271 would cap bail bond rates at 6.5 percent for foreign and alien bail bond insurers as well as domestic insurers, to create a more even competitive and tax treatment across carriers. The sponsor explained that out-of-state corporations had an advantage under current reporting and premium rules. There was no public testimony or debate, and the bill passed favorably. The committee then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative scholars and fellows of the Gregory Luna Legislative scholar and fellow program administered
- This year will be the 13th class of the Senator Greg Luna Legislative scholarship fellow program.
- And this year the Greg Luna Legislative scholar Fellow program has 5 individuals serving in multiple
- President, some others who'd like to speak and recognize their particular fellows in their program.
- Honors program, which is a hard deal at UT. Uh, plan 2 is an incredible deal.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee Apr 3rd, 2025
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, the Alabama... program in Alabama.
- So Alabama actually has one of the best brain injury programs in the nation.
- It is really important for us to look at good programs in our state that we could then... programs in
- program through the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
- The current program is for anyone, and the expansion would be for anyone as well.
Keywords:
criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, HB295, Alabama National Guard, military punishment, non-judicial punishment, Article 15, court-martial, special court-martial, disciplinary measures, commanding officer, Adjutant General, Governor
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- to the emergency program.
- :02:15.280><c> run</c> supplement the program that had been run supplement the program that had been
- Program.
- </c> creates a local food purchasing program. creates a local food purchasing program.
- That was our plan, but program.
Committee:
Senate Finance
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It added further growth of that program.
- Because anyone that is in one of these programs can end the program at any time, as well as them being
- Because anyone that is in one of these programs can end the program at any time as well as them being
- Here we give housing, food stamps, programs, programs, and programs.
- We found some efficiencies in this program by moving it under the toddler program.
Summary:
The House first approved the journal and then received several Senate messages, including enrolled bills and resolutions sent onward for gubernatorial action. It also concurred in Senate amendments to House Bill 516 after a lengthy debate over process and committee referral; members argued both that the bill had been handled through the rules and that it had been routed around the Education Committee and public input. The concurrence passed 41-23-6, and a later motion to send HB 516 to the Education Committee failed 20-45-5.
The chamber then suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 1254, which would allow chiropractors with a clinical nutrition certification to acquire certain vitamins, minerals, fluids, epinephrine, and oxygen for office use. Supporters described it as a narrow deregulation to reduce barriers and costs, while opponents said it expanded scope and raised patient-safety concerns. The bill passed the House 43-22-5 and was transmitted to the Senate.
The House next debated Senate Bill 1247, a 287(g) immigration-enforcement bill requiring local law enforcement agencies to apply for participation or explain why they could not. Supporters said it would strengthen immigration enforcement, bring federal reimbursement, and align with constituent concerns; opponents said it would impose an unfunded mandate, undermine local control, and force agencies into federal arrangements they did not want. After extensive debate, the House passed the bill 47-13-4. The House then moved to House Bill 621, a firearms/preemption measure affecting county buildings and courthouses, with supporters arguing it protected constitutional carry rights and opponents warning of major local costs and safety risks; debate was interrupted by a recess and continued when the transcript ended.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, June 24, 2026 - AM
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration
Transcript Highlights:
- A 10 million annual funding program for dual enrollment courses.
- Graphic from that revised school foundation program overview.
- , even the Yes, band programs, even the marching band aspect of that band program are probably very clearly
- My SROs have taught reading programs, bike safety, internet safety, anti-bullying programs.
- Like we're teaching, we're providing education programs.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I track the Rio Grande Carrizo Cane Eradication Program as a program specialist, essentially a land-use
- The transition from the Carrizo Cane eradication program to the Rio Grande Vegetative Management Program
- Program.
- So yes, we're putting money into the program. And how much has the program been before?
- program?
Committee:
House Agriculture & Livestock
Keywords:
agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs
Summary:
The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- your annual cost of the program and how many people have you had through the internship program so far
- Do you have an evaluation of the program or some report of the program to date of the two years that
- </c><00:50:03.520><c> to</c> program or some report of the program to program or some report of the program
- </c><00:50:43.359><c> is</c> what we the evaluation program is what we the evaluation program is correct
- </c> and Implement training programs and Implement training programs specifically<00:54:01.680><c> in
Committee:
Senate Labor and Technology
Summary:
The joint hearing covered Senate Bills 470, 828, 730, and 1383. SB 470 would create a deferred retirement option program for police officers. The Employees Retirement System warned it could worsen the system’s $14.1 billion unfunded liability by stopping employer and employee contributions during the DROP period, and the Attorney General raised possible tax-qualified status, Internal Revenue Code, and age-discrimination concerns. Police and other supporters testified in favor, but the committees ultimately recommended deferring the bill indefinitely.
SB 828 would expand workers’ compensation medical benefits for firefighters to cover an additional respiratory condition. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Hawaii Firefighters Association supported the measure, citing occupational exposure and health risks. The committees recommended passage with amendments, and the motion was adopted by both committees.
SB 730, which concerns allowance on service retirements, drew support from the Department of Human Resources Development and the Department of Law Enforcement, but also comments from the Attorney General and ERS. DHRD said the bill could help recruitment and retention but requested more time to work on language with ERS, Budget and Finance, and the AG’s office. The committees postponed decision-making until Friday, February 7, at 3:15 p.m. in Conference Room 225.
SB 1383, relating to fire protection, received broad support from the Governor’s office, Department of Defense, DLNR, Hawaiian Electric, and others. The committees agreed to pass it with amendments, including language suggested by the Hawaii Insurance Council on wildfire-related insurance issues and a committee report link to the Lina fire forward-looking report, phase three. The amended recommendation was adopted by both committees. Later in the meeting, the committees also heard SB 1360 and SB 1361 on ERS administrative and reporting matters, SB 340 on HLRB enforcement authority, and SB 997 on energy; SB 1360 and SB 1361 were presented as housekeeping measures, SB 340 drew disagreement between the Attorney General and HLRB over enforcement authority, and SB 997 was amended to incorporate prevailing-wage renewable energy rate language from SB 743 and then passed with amendments.
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Health and Human Services Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I started a program in 2010 called SOAR, School of Addiction Recovery.
- I started a program in 2010 called SOAR, School of Addiction Recovery.
- It's a non-profit, so it's a recovery gym, and it's an intensive outpatient program.
- I'm wondering, this seems to be kind of a pilot program at the prisons.
- Who is leading our Rural Health Transformation Program efforts.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We all know what Medicaid is in general terms, but it is a massive program.
- It's a massive program within our state government.
- It's all over the state, so it's a vitally important program that we have.
- </c><00:12:47.880><c> and</c> looking to go into these programs and looking to go into these programs
- </c><00:15:33.199><c> are</c> state and how those programs are state and how those programs are implemented
Keywords:
Meeting start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:15
HB 537 Discussion 00:01:30
HB 537 Vote 00:05:15
HB 695 Discussion 00:07:00
HB 695 Vote 00:23:15
HJR 31 Discussion 00:27:40
HJR 31 Vote 00:29:55, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 537, as amended by PHS 1, which was described as a technical measure needed to ensure Kentucky can receive opioid settlement funds despite changes in bankruptcy court orders. The sponsor and Attorney General’s office explained that the bill does not change the settlement formula or substantive terms, but adjusts the mechanism for receiving the money. After brief discussion, the committee adopted PHS 1 and then passed HB 537 out favorably on a 17-0 vote, with one member recording attendance after arriving late.
The committee then considered House Bill 695, also amended by PHS 1, a Medicaid stabilization bill. The sponsor said the measure is intended to hold the program steady while the legislature gathers more information and awaits work by a future Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board. The bill would limit new waivers, state plan amendments, and coverage expansions; require reporting and record retention; create a Kentucky Medicaid Pharmaceutical Rebate Fund; direct certain behavioral health and managed care changes; and include an emergency clause. Members raised questions about the rebate fund, work requirements, and whether the bill could affect coverage or funding, while supporters emphasized transparency, data collection, and preventing new expansions until oversight is in place.
Several members spoke in favor of the bill’s goals but expressed caution about micromanaging a complex program and about possible unintended consequences for beneficiaries. Representative Fleming stressed the need for stronger oversight and noted the potential fiscal impact of federal Medicaid changes. Representative Stevenson voted pass, saying the committee should let the new oversight board handle the issue, and Representative Gentry also passed, citing concern about overreach and the burden of data collection. The committee ultimately reported HB 695 favorably on a 16-1 vote with three pass votes. Afterward, members recorded additional yes votes on HB 537 for the record.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- for loose batteries to include medium-format batteries. ...responsibility program for loose batteries
- to additional extended the consumer-facing fee of the e-waste program to additional battery-embedded
- product, which means that they're not easily removable by 1215 program, if they're actually embedded
- more stewardship programs, stewardship organizations.
- Kyle Jones on behalf of the San Joaquin Valley Water Collaborative Action Program in support.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- proposed rule 16.06.03; Docket 16.06.12, 25.1; and 24.13.01, rules governing the Idaho Child Care Program
- transfer limitations for the community hospitalization program, directing acquisitions, requiring a
- Benefit payments, providing requirements for program integrity, clarifying the responsibility for the
- Providing for Idaho drug-free youth oversight, providing exemptions from program transfer limitations
- , the HIV prevention and surveillance program, the hepatitis prevention and surveillance program, and
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Dyslexia training requirement 3/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:04:03.560><c> but</c> professional development programs, but professional development programs
- Like our kids teacher training programs.
- So, we are doing a lot within our teacher prep programs.
- And so, our teacher prep programs.
- </c><00:10:44.520><c> in</c> requiring our educator prep programs in requiring our educator prep programs
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- , on its website program data receives from counties and municipalities.
- And our school zone speed safety program is flourishing.
- Stopping even one tragedy is worth it, but our program is doing far more than that.
- Stopping even one tragedy is worth it, but our program is doing far more than that.
- It is never my intent to get in the way of a really good program.
Keywords:
transportation facility designations, road naming, highway designation, honorary designation, memorial highway, memorial boulevard, memorial interchange, airport naming, FDOT markers, Florida Department of Transportation, State Road 80, SR 80, U.S. 90, U.S. 41, A1A, Turnpike interchange, Kissimmee Park Road, Bobby Bowden, Donald Trump Highway, President Donald J. Trump Highway
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 20, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- The programs will be put into place when this session ends.
- Our internal folks say that this was a great program.
- Whatever the program may be, I was just worried about the communication.
- This program is called that we have just entered into, called Restore.
- Maybe that could help programs like football programs. Go ahead.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 11th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- We're at the center of the human space flight program here in this country.
- So we're full steam ahead on our Mars program, too.
- Most of our toolkit can support... ...take advantage of several programs.
- We have our accelerator programs.
- And I'm excited about this program and what it offers for the state and for the industry.
Summary:
The committee met to hear presentations on Florida’s space economy and related infrastructure. SpaceX Vice President Kiko Donchev described the company’s Florida operations, launch cadence, reusable rocket program, Starlink service, and plans for future Starship activity at the Cape. Senators asked about Florida employment, expansion plans, satellite lifetimes, disaster-relief uses of Starlink, and recreational connectivity; members also praised SpaceX’s hurricane response and broader public benefits. Donchev said SpaceX’s Florida workforce has grown to about 1,600 and that the company hopes to add Starship pads and continue expanding in the state.
The committee then recognized Commander Dennis Baker for his military service and veteran advocacy, including his leadership of the Florida Veterans Foundation, grant work, the Walk of Honor, and the Gadsden Flag license plate program. Members highlighted that revenue from the plate helps fund veterans’ dental care and noted upcoming dental services for veterans in Volusia County. Baker received a flag flown over the Capitol and a framed gubernatorial proclamation.
Newview CEO Clint Grumman presented the company’s commercial satellite LiDAR mapping system, describing its Lake Nona headquarters, Florida ownership, planned jobs, and applications for infrastructure planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. He said the company’s satellite data could improve accuracy and lower costs, and noted partnerships including a Department of Defense contract and a European Space Agency moon-mapping effort. Space Florida then outlined its role as the state’s aerospace finance and business development authority, emphasizing its pipeline of projects, spaceport improvement program, workforce academy, and efforts to address infrastructure constraints and seek tax-exempt bond authority for spaceports. NASA’s Kelvin Manning closed with an update on Kennedy Space Center, highlighting Artemis progress, rising launch demand, commercial partnerships, economic impact, and the Florida University Space Research Consortium. No bills were voted on, and the meeting adjourned after comments from members.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Apr 30, 2025, 9:00AM HST - Day 59
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- to keep the offender registry program to keep the program<01:05:40.319><c> up</c><01:05:40.480><c> to
- </c> care education loan repayment programs care education loan repayment programs to<01:13:16.400><c
- This program will help two years.
- Um this program provides nurses.