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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And I would assume the staff continues working. How large is the staff?
- </c><00:26:50.400><c> continues</c> And I would assume the staff continues And I would assume the staff
- </c> How large is the staff? How large is the staff? >> correct.<00:26:54.720><c> Correct.
- Correct. >> Know how large the staff is? 11. "Madam Chair, there's 11 staff.
- </c> issues for our students and staff. issues for our students and staff.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, so we will now do member and staff introductions, and we will start with one of my favorite
- Berg on House Fiscal staff, and I'll have...
- Berg on House Fiscal staff. And I'll have the record show that Mr.
- </c> Brown talked about for additional staff Brown talked about for additional staff so<01:08:47.520>
- But, um, with the exception of a few staff and, um, a few minor programs, nothing of substance.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Planning Advisory Board (7-9-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Bell Gyms faculty and staff in general.
- ,</c> 10 minute walk from all faculty, staff, 10 minute walk from all faculty, staff, and<01:49:43.119
- The remaining finance staff are just one building over here.
- The remaining finance staff are just one building over here.
- So when we build buildings, we staff.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:55
Approval of Minutes 00:02:01
Information Items 00:02:10
Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:02:20
A. A. Eastern Kentucky University 00:02:48
B. B. Kentucky Community and Technical College System 00:15:21
C. C. Kentucky State University 00:31:43
D. D. Morehead State University 00:41:44
E. E. Murray State University 01:01:56
F. F. Northern Kentucky University 01:16:09
G. G. University of Kentucky and Hospital 01:25:00
H. H. University of Louisville 01:42:52
I. I. Western Kentucky University 01:56:17, 958, all
Summary:
The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations.
Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows.
KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- are asleep, the rate is lower than if staff need to be awake all night and providing services.
- from a wage floor of $20.50 an hour to $28.50 an hour, again depending on the type of staff.
- from a wage floor of $20.50 an hour to $28.50 an hour, again depending on the type of staff.
- from a wage floor of $20.50 an hour to $28.50 an hour, again depending on the type of staff.
- </c> the illustration I have here from staff the illustration I have here from staff in<00:50:30.480>
Committee:
Senate Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- we could just start, we'll kind of come this way here for the members, then we'll come back to the staff
- Travis Reese, DFL staff committee.” Representative Isaac Schultz said, “Good morning, everybody.
- Travis Reese, DFL staff committee.”
- </c><00:26:39.120><c> um</c> um we have roughly 120 staff um um we have roughly 120 staff um primarily
- </c><00:41:37.480><c> there</c> locations and talk to the staff there locations and talk to the staff
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/21/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This can be problematic for morale for the entire staff of a municipality. that it needed to rise to
- uh staff of a municipality. municipality. municipality.
- </c> Um we do have rules around how staff Um we do have rules around how staff need<01:32:37.520><c>
- </c><01:33:44.120><c> are</c> children around traffic, that staff are children around traffic, that staff
- They can be paid whatever salary staff.
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/13/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:23:57.200><c> or</c> potentially parents, school staff or potentially parents, school staff or
- </c> teachers, and staff. teachers, and staff.
- It is not just for the protection of our staff.
- It is in fact protection of our staff.
- We have an incredible Capitol security staff. We now have weapon screening.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study Costs of Special Education (06/02/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- New Hampshire special staff: if you look in all your staff, 27% are teachers, 26% are specialists, and
- </c> they're referred and and you the staff they're referred and and you the staff wants<01:30:45.840
- That's in 1129. pieces on staff. So it depends on what pieces on staff.
- Like our staff, we have two staff members who do it.
- have two staff members who do staff, we have two staff members who do it.<02:10:10.639><c> We</c><02
Summary:
The commission met to approve the May 18, 2026 minutes and then focused on how SB 57’s special education cost study should inform HB 1099, which creates a separate study committee on residential placements and related education costs. Members discussed sending the commission’s minutes and findings to that new committee, noting the short timeline for its work and the need to be specific about unresolved issues so the new group does not duplicate the same questions.
A major topic was the cost and responsibility for students placed at Spalding and similar residential programs, especially transportation and whether costs are paid through the Department of Education’s episode-of-treatment (EOT) fund, local districts, DHS, or Medicaid. Staff explained that for students with disabilities, EOT funds cover special education and transportation costs tied to the placement, while students without disabilities are handled through DHS care-management and best-interest meetings. Members raised concerns about whether some students at Spalding are receiving no schooling, whether transportation costs are substantial, and whether Medicaid reimbursement could offset some expenses.
The commission also discussed confusion over district responsibility when students placed in residential programs attend school in another district, using Winnisquam as an example. Several members said the receiving district was not notified that DHHS-approved programs could bring in additional students and costs, and they suggested DHHS or its care-management entity should notify both the district of residence and the receiving district when a program is approved. The group agreed this notification issue, along with transportation funding, privacy concerns in Medicaid-to-schools billing, and the distinction between special education placements, EOT placements, and other voluntary residential placements, should be passed to the HB 1099 study committee for further work.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:33:29.799><c> there</c><00:33:29.919><c> are</c> do not have an excessive staff there are do
- not have an excessive staff there are a<00:33:30.159><c> lot</c><00:33:30.320><c> of</c><00:33:30.480
- </c> we're having a discussion I the staff we're having a discussion I the staff there<00:39:28.880><
- We get them out to our staff both to keep them informed of what's going on.
- At the top, there you see the senior staff.
Summary:
The committee heard an overview from the Agriculture Commissioner on the department’s major divisions and staffing. He described the Office of the Commissioner, Agricultural Development, Pesticides, Regulatory Services, Weights and Measures, Animal Industry, Plant Industry, and Soil Conservation, noting that many programs are federally funded or supported by dedicated fees and fines. He said the department has 44 full-time positions plus one DoIT employee shared with other agencies, and that HR services are now contracted through Administrative Services. He also explained that Soil Conservation is administratively attached to the department and funded through Moose Plate grants and county contributions, not direct state funding.
Members asked about specific program functions and issues, including weights and measures inspections, animal health, bird flu response, internships, invasive species, and the Big E/New Hampshire building. The commissioner said weights and measures covers nearly all commercial measuring devices and products sold by weight, and that inspectors are currently part-time police officers, though the department is discussing removing that requirement. He said the department is actively involved in bird flu monitoring, including regular calls with USDA and the state veterinarian and collecting milk samples from dairy farms. On invasive species, he focused on Japanese knotweed and bittersweet, saying the department has only one staff person working on the issue, mainly as a coordinator with DOT and towns, and that eradication is extremely difficult. He also said the department does not run student internships and refers inquiries to UNH Cooperative Extension.
The committee discussed budget and revenue issues, including three new general fund positions, one of which is the assistant commissioner and another a biological scientist for invasive species. The commissioner said the department had been in “triage mode,” that an assistant commissioner was needed because of workload, and that the department is a net positive to the General Fund each year. He said some fees and fines have not been updated in decades and would require legislation to change, including a proposed $5 fee for each animal database certificate to help fund a system that costs about $250,000 annually to maintain. In response to questions about budget reductions, he said the department protected personnel, reduced the cost-of-care fund, fair grants, and land preservation funding to about $25,000 each, and did not plan to buy new vehicles or computers. He also said he could not support including the $50,000 Conservation District resilience grant program in his budget under the current reduction targets, though he remained hopeful it might be funded another way.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members, and staff. My name is Brian Siri.
- One of my staff members had an accident yesterday, totally not her fault.
- One of my staff members had an accident yesterday. Totally not her fault.
- Brown that his staff is aging out. The comments were made earlier by Mr.
- Brown that his staff is aging out. That is an industry-wide issue.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
Summary:
The Financial Services Committee heard testimony on several insurance, transportation, and labor-related bills. Senator Edwards supported bills addressing app-based delivery workers, arguing that food-delivery drivers should be treated as employees with protections and mileage reimbursement, and that a small surcharge on app-based deliveries could raise revenue for the Commonwealth and localities. Kevin Brousseau of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO also backed the delivery-worker bill, saying it would preserve employee status, add data transparency, and create a process for challenging deactivations. MAPC supported a bill to change transportation network company fees from a flat per-ride charge to a percentage-based assessment, saying the current fee is outdated and that a higher fee could raise more transportation revenue and help address congestion and emissions.
A large portion of the hearing focused on auto insurance and collision repair issues. Insurance industry witnesses supported a bill to limit attorney’s fees in PIP cases by giving insurers 30 days after a complaint is served to pay amounts due without fee exposure, arguing that PIP litigation has surged, is clogging courts, and is being driven by out-of-state firms. They also opposed auto body labor-rate bills, saying the market is already adjusting and that a statutory floor is unnecessary. In contrast, auto body shop representatives and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts urged favorable action on bills to raise and regularly update collision repair labor rates, saying current reimbursement levels are far below market, have not kept pace with inflation or vehicle technology, and are making it hard to retain workers and keep small shops open. One witness also supported a bill to limit insurance surcharge points for low-damage accidents or minor moving violations.
Committee members asked questions about deactivation rights for delivery workers, the mechanics of the PIP litigation issue, and the gap between body-shop and mechanical labor rates. Testimony emphasized that current auto body reimbursement rates are around the mid-$40s per hour, while mechanical work can be reimbursed at much higher rates, and that advisory-board discussions have produced only limited progress. At the end of the hearing, the chairs asked if anyone else wished to testify, then moved to close the hearing; the motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-14 (4:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So we pray for your divine protection over them, their families, their staffs, shielding them from every
- And again, thanks to the staff, and happy to support it today and appreciate your work.
- President, I want to thank you for allowing me to work with your outstanding staff. Mr.
- President, I want to thank you for allowing me to work with your outstanding staff, with Tim Elwell and
- the rest of the Ediprope staff.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then received and adopted, by a 39-0 vote, a committee report confirming 52 gubernatorial executive appointments to various state, regional, and local boards and commissions.
The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities, described as a broad “Rural Renaissance” package. Sponsor Senator Simon outlined provisions creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties facing population loss, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care support. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping grant language tied to new federal rural health funding and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties generally supported the bill, though some raised questions about eligibility for certain rural areas and how funds would be accessed. The bill passed 39-0.
The Senate then took up CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General findings by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance-based business plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including changes to the stabilization fund and documentation requirements. Senators from both parties debated transparency, accountability, and implementation concerns, with some also urging future attention to declining-enrollment school districts and the quality of scholarship providers. The bill passed 38-0.
At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify SB 250 and CS/SB 318 to the House, welcomed Palm Beach County visitors in the gallery, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- If you require assistance in registering, please ask one of the staff members.
- If you require assistance in registering or testifying, please contact committee staff.
- This bill will also require that all staff be trained in basic water rescue.
- Last week, I visited every single one of your chiefs of staff. I was received...
- Some of your chiefs of staff mentioned that they actually had fake IDs in college.
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Keywords:
permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- meeting in this room 8 a.m. sharp every Wednesday Unless notified otherwise, I want to introduce my staff
- And so if any of the committee members would like to recognize As their staff, Senator West?
- Thank you. turn but is now full-fledged policy staff Lauren Cobb. Senator Hagenboe. Mr.
- But I'm back, and I have my general counsel, Dale Ramirez. who will be in charge of interpretation staff
- Your staffs please let you won't give you a 10 minute warning. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If you have any issues filling out the form, please ask... ...staff member to assist.
- That's the briefing and I'm sure my staff love that I read none of their notes and So I thank you, I
- So my personal perspective would be one even a city is as tiny as 400 likely have staff and most MUDs
- operate without staff.
- So I have zero staff on my MUD. I have an attorney that represents us. I have a bookkeeper.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/26/25
Transcript Highlights:
- multi-layered approach to providing the resources needed to protect the students and teachers and staff
- </c><00:01:30.640><c> within</c> students and teachers and staff within students and teachers and staff
- student we have created uh to give every student teacher<00:01:51.200><c> and</c><00:01:51.439><c> staff
- uh</c><00:01:52.240><c> The</c><00:01:52.280><c> Shield</c><00:01:52.600><c> that</c> teacher and staff
- uh The Shield that teacher and staff uh The Shield that they<00:01:52.880><c> deserve</c><00:01:53.560
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session F Jun 1st, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank all of the elected leaders, city managers, and staff in those communities, as well as
- I have been blessed with incredible staff along the way.
- Thank you to the president's office staff, the committee staff, and the secretary's office staff for
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then read the Governor’s proclamation calling the session. The special session was called to consider property tax-related legislation, including a proposed constitutional amendment affecting assessment caps, homestead exemptions, and limits on county and municipal ad valorem taxes, along with related implementing measures such as ballot language, taxpayer notices, supermajority requirements for tax increases above the rolled-back rate, and a public website showing estimated savings for homestead properties.
The bills filed within the call were read for the first time: Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila and Senate Bill 4F by Senator Avila, both referred to Appropriations. The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet later that day, and the Senate adopted motions to waive rules and place both measures on the special order calendar for Tuesday, June 2, with an amendment deadline one hour before convening. The Senate also adopted a motion sending any bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee for review.
The chamber then heard farewell remarks from Senators Hooper and Polsky, who reflected on their service and thanked colleagues, staff, and constituents. Senator Hooper emphasized respect and kindness in public service, while Senator Polsky thanked local officials, staff, caucus members, and family, and noted the importance of bipartisan work. The Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, or upon the President’s call.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank all of the elected leaders, city managers, and staff in those communities, as well as
- I have been blessed with incredible staff along the way.
- Thank you to the President's Office staff, the committee staff, and the Secretary's Office staff for
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then read the governor’s proclamation calling the session. The proclamation said the special session was for property tax relief measures, including a proposed constitutional amendment affecting assessment caps, homestead exemptions, and local ad valorem tax limits, along with related implementing legislation on ballot language, taxpayer notices, supermajority voting requirements for tax increases, and a public website showing estimated savings.
The secretary read the bills filed within the call: Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, proposing constitutional amendments to Article 7 and Article 12 to revise annual assessment limits, increase the homestead exemption, limit county and municipal ad valorem taxes, and create a trust fund; and Senate Bill 4F by Senator Avila, relating to property tax administration. Both were referred to Appropriations. The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet later that day, and the Senate adopted motions to waive rules, place SJR 2F and SB 4F on the special order calendar for June 2 with an amendment deadline one hour before convening, establish the special order calendar for the rest of special session by website publication and announcement, and send any bills filed outside the call to Rules for review.
The chamber then heard farewell remarks from Senators Hooper and Polsky, who were leaving the Senate. Hooper reflected on his long public service and said he hoped to be remembered for treating others with respect and kindness. Polsky thanked constituents, staff, colleagues, and family, and spoke about his years representing communities in South Florida. The Senate then adjourned until 9:00 a.m. the next day, or upon the President’s call, for committee meetings and other business.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank all of the elected leaders, city managers, and staff in those communities, as well as
- I have been blessed with incredible staff along the way.
- Thank you to the President's office staff, the committee staff, and the Secretary's office staff for
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/05/2026 - Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members, Michaela Andrews, JLBC staff. Mr.
- Chairman and members, Michaela Andrews, JLBC staff.
- Any other questions for staff? Mr. Chairman, I just want to clarify.
- Any other questions for staff?
- 2026, and the 15th of every month thereafter through December 2026, SOS shall submit a report to JLBC staff
Committee:
Joint Joint Legislative Budget Committee
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, Saranda Ross, staff to this committee.
- And the only funding that WASAC receives for this board accounts for one FTE to staff the board, which
- I'm very, I will say from a staff perspective, I'm incredibly grateful for the Legislature's LEAP Committee
- not able to be here today, so we'll go right on to public testimony unless folks have questions of staff
- of committee members want that, so if you folks have potential amendments please get those to our staff
Bills:
SB5963
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
SB 5963, passport to careers, Washington College Grant, financial aid, higher education, student aid, need-based aid, college affordability, postsecondary education, workforce development, apprenticeship, foster youth, homeless students, unaccompanied youth, low-income students, public assistance, state financial aid account, scholarships, Washington student grants, grant eligibility