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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 09/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- and WIC and other programs.
- And of SNAP and WIC and other programs.
- > and</c> programs and harms individuals and programs and harms individuals and families<00:31:51.760
- and early care and the LFPA.
- :57.040><c> to</c><02:57:57.279><c> really</c> and program design and to really and program design and
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 23rd, 2026
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
Transcript Highlights:
- , a license type, and then the social equity program, which is what I talked about, that funding going
- goes to local spending to support various local services and programs.
- , and that has supported a wide variety of programs and services across the Commonwealth.
- businesses and the laws, regulations, and programs that have created a place for equitable economic
- Both my business partner, Sean, and I qualified for the state's social equity program and economic empowerment
Bills:
H5005
Summary:
The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a hearing on Initiative Petition 25-10 / House Bill 5002, “An act to restore a sensible marijuana policy,” which would repeal Massachusetts’ adult-use cannabis legalization framework. The chair explained the Article 48 initiative process and noted that, if the Legislature does not enact the measure as written, additional signatures would be needed for it to qualify for the 2026 ballot. The committee heard testimony from an expert, proponents of the petition, opponents, and members of the public, and accepted written testimony through March 27 at 5 p.m.
Jessica Trow of MassBudget testified first, focusing on cannabis revenue and spending in Massachusetts. She said legalization has generated nearly $2 billion for the Commonwealth and municipalities since FY 2018, including excise tax, sales tax, local option taxes, fees, and community impact fees. She described how revenues are distributed to public health, the Cannabis Control Commission’s social equity efforts, the cannabis social equity fund, the MBTA, the School Building Authority, the general fund, and local budgets, and argued the industry has supported social equity and community investments.
Opponents of the petition argued that repeal would harm public health, consumer safety, jobs, tax revenue, and social equity programs. Wendy Wakeman, speaking for the ballot committee, said legalization has increased potency, addiction, and mental health concerns, and that the state lacks sufficient data on harms. In contrast, business owners, clinicians, and advocates including Caroline Pino, Kristen Rogers, Drudus Ledbetter, Armani White, Lucas Thayer, and Jeff Rawson said the regulated market provides tested products, jobs, tax revenue, and pathways for people harmed by prohibition, while repeal would push consumers back to the illicit market and undermine equity goals. Committee members questioned witnesses about the evidence base, the role of out-of-state funding, the petition’s impact on existing businesses, and whether narrower regulatory fixes might address concerns instead of repeal. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed after testimony ended.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 18, March 3, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- reading literacy and four and five reading literacy program. program. program.
- > programs</c><03:49:39.520><c> to</c> um and other efforts and programs to um and other efforts and
- <04:04:02.479><c> and</c> funds to get this program up and funds to get this program up and running,<
- and fraud prevention as well.
- and fraud prevention as well.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh and also paragraph C program.
- </c><00:41:21.760><c> early</c> prenatal exposure and early prenatal exposure and early trauma.<00:41
- The FIG program is a bill that we did a few years ago under Chair Thomas to provide free tuition and
- and available resources in the state grant program.
- the state and available resources uh in the state grant<01:07:51.760><c> program.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 106 Apr 30th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, and this will help folks still be able to petition for an early release from the interlock program
- Uh, and this will help folks still be able to petition for an early release from the interlock program
- Uh, and this will help folks still be able to petition for an early release from the interlock program
- Uh, and this will help folks still be able to petition for an early release from the interlock program
- Uh and this will help folks still be able to petition for an early release from the interlock program
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- limitations for fraud in the PPP and the program to 10 years.
- The Clerk: To enter into the SCORECARD program and other purposes.
- to weaken and dismantle federal programs which support our veterans, care for our seniors, and defend
- Programs like Medicare and Medicaid, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and funding for HBCUs, Black
- shuttle program and even the challenges We faced in the Aries program that was canceled, the Constellation
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 10, February 20, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> by</c> and Literacy Program sponsored by and Literacy Program sponsored by Education.
- And this is a preventive against that.
- </c> uh or districts and this is a preventive uh or districts and this is a preventive against<00:30:
- program and asked me to try to help get some funding back into the program.
- And so of our other leadership programs.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I noticed that there's no fiscal impact and it says that TWC concurrently implement the program with
- Preventative immunizations, expedited medical benefits for work-related injuries, and line of duty death
- We show you registered as Wendy obtained on behalf of Early Matters Texas and yourself testifying for
- She became pregnant and was eligible for our state's childcare assistance program, but under the current
- When her baby arrived 3 weeks early and had to spend time in the NICU, she was placed on the childcare
Committee:
House S/C on Workforce
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-03-20 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, there is something you can do if you test early.
- </c> revamped and in many ways repealed early revamped and in many ways repealed early the<00:49:16.080
- This morning we had a fabulous presentation in Health and Welfare around prevention.
- This morning we had a fabulous presentation in Health and Welfare around prevention.
- And we talked about around prevention.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- As we know, investing in prevention is the most effective, equitable, and fiscally responsible approach
- Overall, this is about protecting public health, safeguarding vulnerable populations, and preventing
- And I'm wondering if that will qualify us to receive funding for a children's program if we no longer
- care and licensed early childhood care programs, public, private, home, or parochial schools, which
- of out-of-state corporations, while our tribal health programs and primary care providers still struggle
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We used to come in every year and then every two years, and under that program, which is a federal program
- ><c> that</c> and then every two years and under that and then every two years and under that program
- </c><00:47:58.079><c> And</c> and family is a precious one. And and family is a precious one.
- Through my advocacy in mental health and suicide prevention, I see how fear and barriers to lawful health
- It prevents our state from being puppeted to enforce the lawsuits and penalties of others.
Committee:
House Health
Keywords:
accessible parking, disability, kupuna, public accommodations, small business exemptions, Hawaii Revised Statutes, parking permit, blind, deaf, accessibility, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication, emergency services, commercial driver's license, first responders, public safety, authorized emergency vehicle
Summary:
The joint hearing covered House Bill 251, which would require hospitals to report costs associated with Medicare and uninsured patients, and House Bill 1875, which would expand protections for gender-affirming health care services. On HB 251, the Department of Health said it supported the intent but described the bill as complicated and potentially impractical as drafted because the department lacks the expertise to produce the required analyses without outside help. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation echoed those concerns, while the Queen’s Health System said it was willing to work with the department to provide the information. In committee discussion, officials explained that hospital support in Hawaii includes public hospital appropriations and the provider tax program, which uses hospital and nursing home contributions to draw federal matching funds; a department witness estimated the net benefit at about $150 million for hospitals and $20 million for nursing facilities, though exact figures would be provided later.
On HB 1875, the Insurance Division testified with concerns that the bill’s language on prohibited actions by malpractice insurers was broad and vague, and that a rate-increase prohibition could conflict with actuarially based insurance pricing. The division also noted it was not the primary enforcement agency for the statute. In contrast, many testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, PFLAG Oahu, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, the Hawaii County Democratic Party, and others. Supporters argued that gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and protected by privacy and bodily autonomy principles, and that the bill would protect patients and providers from outside political interference. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Yet in my profession, we know movement prevents disease, improves mental health, and extends lives.
- helping athletes move better, stay healthy, and prevent injuries.
- It also prevents insurers from using specialty tiers, formulary placement, co-insurance structures, and
- And to allow plans to go around this process through these policies are what we are seeking to prevent
- And many states use NADAC-based reimbursement structures in their Medicaid programs.
Committee:
House Insurance
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 774, which would extend required hearing-aid coverage for certain individuals up to age 26. Representative Boyer said the bill helps young adults maintain access to hearing aids during school and early work years. The Louisiana Academy of Audiology supported the measure, and the committee adopted technical amendments and reported the bill favorably as amended.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 702, which would require transportation network companies to provide uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Representative Landry and supporters argued that current law and court rulings have left injured drivers and passengers without meaningful coverage in some cases, especially for riders who do not own cars and therefore lack personal UM coverage. Insurance agents and legal witnesses said they cannot currently find a product to cover the driver in certain ride-share phases, while Uber representatives opposed the bill, warning it would raise fares and noting that drivers already have optional occupational accident coverage and that passengers’ own UM coverage would generally apply. After debate over costs, coverage gaps, and whether the issue should instead be studied further, the committee voted to voluntarily defer the bill.
The committee next considered HB 477, as substituted, which would require coverage for prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and associated services. Representative Ebert and witnesses described the bill as a modernization of existing coverage rules so people with limb loss can obtain more than one medically necessary device, including activity-specific prosthetics. Testimony from amputees and a physical therapist emphasized the impact on mobility, work, sports, and quality of life. The committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably by substitute.
The committee also reported HB 76, which updates oral anti-cancer medication parity rules, by adopting amendments that clarify applicability and exempt certain limited-benefit and ERISA self-funded plans. HB 903, which increases the commissioner of insurance’s fine authority, was amended to set higher aggregate caps and then reported favorably. Finally, HB 291, which would prohibit health plans from penalizing hospitals when a member of the care team is out of network, drew support from the sponsor and the Louisiana Hospital Association as a preventative measure against insurer pressure tactics; Louisiana Blue opposed it, citing cost concerns and questioning the need for the bill. The transcript ends during that bill’s hearing, before final action is shown.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/03/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- reversing and preventing disease and extending health span.
- , and more often than not there is... 20 minutes early, and more often than not there is an accident.
- Third, community engagement and youth programs.
- They are built intentionally through outreach, mentorship, and programs that create trust and understanding
- Third, community engagement and youth programs.
Summary:
The committee took up several appropriations, transportation, naming, and education measures. It first approved SB 1035, which provides a FY27 General Fund appropriation for a 5% salary increase for Arizona Department of Corrections sworn officers and civilian employees; an amendment set the appropriation at $34 million and extended the raise to private prison employees under contract. Testimony from corrections advocates emphasized severe staffing shortages and pay gaps with other law enforcement employers, while some senators objected to including private prisons. The bill passed 6-3. The committee then approved SCM 102 and SCM 1006, which rename stretches of highway in honor of L.F. Quinn and PFC Michael Nolan, respectively, after emotional testimony from family members and local supporters; both memorial measures passed 9-1. SB 1065, appropriating $3.64 million for the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Military Veterans Fund, also passed 6-4 after supporters described HBOT as a promising, drug-free treatment for veterans, while opponents questioned the evidence and FDA approval for the claimed uses. SB 1248, which clarifies funding and attendance rules for county jail and juvenile detention education programs, passed unanimously 10-0 after county school officials said it would prevent double-counting students and separate funding streams properly.
The committee also advanced transportation bills focused on the fast-growing West Valley corridor. SB 1204 appropriates $5.5 million to ADOT to design and conduct environmental analysis for interchange improvements at U.S. 60 and SR 303; supporters from the City of Surprise described severe congestion, safety risks, and economic impacts, while some senators argued the project should be funded through HURF rather than the General Fund. It passed 8-1, and the chair invited members to discuss broader HURF funding issues later. SB 1207, a smaller $150,000 study bill to examine financing mechanisms for development tied to U.S. 60/SR 303 infrastructure, also passed 7-1 after local officials said it would help align growth with transportation funding. SB 1274, creating a Police Foundation specialty license plate and fund for Phoenix Police Foundation programs, passed 6-2; the foundation said proceeds would support officer wellness, remembrance, and community/youth outreach. Finally, SB 1001, a $1 million appropriation for the Older Individuals Who Are Blind program, passed 9-0 after blind seniors and advocates testified that the services preserve independence and prevent more costly institutional care. The committee also heard SB 1161, which would make non-lapsing a prior $750,000 DPS appropriation for the Yuma County Family Advocacy Center, with the sponsor explaining it was intended to allow the funds to be spent over multiple years; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation Jan 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- space, including building out a body of research and running an accelerator program to support... ..
- very early on in the design and construction phase.
- ; and third, expanding the authority under that factory-built housing program.
- And third is to expand the authority under that factory built housing program.
- And if we think done right, we can actually prevent—we have a huge homelessness and drug abuse problem
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 1/23/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- program on autopilot, but rather the bare minimum to ensure this workforce and the people they serve
- And so to cut these programs further and compromise, as you say, and creating turnover and maybe some
- Thank you. ...cut these programs further and compromise, as you say, and creating turnover and maybe
- </c><00:43:33.160><c> and</c> programs on their staff and programs on their staff and providers<00:43
- SD programs um mental health and SD programs um certainly<00:43:56.359><c> these</c><00:43:56.480><c>
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Mar 3rd, 2025
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- And then if you... Yeah, and then they can speak, yeah, okay.
- AB 238 provides clear, accessible support. to prevent financial ruin and ensure communities have the
- Early on, federal and state chartered banks joined forces with the governor's office to provide mortgage
- These programs are provided by groups like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. the Federal Housing Administration
- I hear the industry's concerns, and I do want to applaud the industry for stepping up early without having
Committee:
House Banking and Finance
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (03/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The Oil Fund also helps to prevent oil spill releases as part of our prevention program, including the
- oil spill releases part of our prevent oil spill releases part of our prevention<00:45:59.800><c> program
- including that four prevention program including that four mentioned<00:46:02.200><c> safe</c><00:46
- ><c> that</c> response and prevention efforts so that response and prevention efforts so that includes
- and then the second one uh to to program and then the second one uh to to um<01:34:36.040><c> uh</c>
Summary:
The committee first held a public hearing on HB 660, which would require historic horse racing facilities to pay 10% of HHR winnings to host communities as mitigation. Representative Om said the amendment was intended to leave charities and the state whole while funding local costs tied to large gaming facilities. Supporters argued the measure would address future municipal expenses, while opponents said host towns have not reported current problems and that the bill would single out one industry. Members questioned the 10% rate, whether the proposal was retroactive, and whether it would apply to existing facilities; the sponsor said it would apply to facilities already in place or later added. The hearing was then closed without any vote recorded in the transcript.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 658-FN, which raises reimbursement caps and adjusts fees for the Oil Discharge and Disposal Cleanup Fund and the Oil Pollution Control Fund. Representative Malloy introduced the bill, and Representative Aly explained the funds as a state-backed insurance mechanism for oil spill cleanup and prevention, including replacement of leaking home heating oil tanks for low-income homeowners. Bob Scully of the Energy Marketers Association supported the bill, saying the fee structure helps fund remediation and tank replacement, though costs are ultimately passed on to consumers. Department of Environmental Services officials Robert Bishop and Jennifer Marts described the bill as extending the fee collection for 10 years, changing reporting dates, increasing the cap for low-income tank replacement, and rebalancing fees based on an actuarial review.
DES testified that the actuarial study found the fund needed to remain solvent and that home heating oil releases are the largest category of new releases, with the fuel oil fee otherwise needing to rise by more than 200% to cover projected costs. The board instead proposed a smaller increase and adjusted other fees accordingly, while maintaining a reserve to cover the first days of a major coastal spill before federal funds become available. Members asked about the basis for the fee changes, the role of the actuarial review, and the statutory language governing who pays the fees. The transcript ends during this hearing, with no final committee action or vote shown.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Andrew Hughes, of Texas, to be Deputy Secretary, David Woll, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, both of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Michelle Bowman, of Kansas, to be Vice Chairman for Super Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:10 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- In those early days, like many of my law school classmates, I was recruited by and accepted a job with
- How do you plan to tighten enforcement to prevent sanctions evasion and impose stricter sanctions on
- What can we be doing better to try to improve that and try to prevent Russia and other actors from evading
- We had an opportunity when you were in the office to talk about the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program
- identify the China threat early and allow us to be efficient in competing with China.
Keywords:
legislation, housing affordability, financial regulation, public testimony, accountability, oversight
Summary:
The meeting involved significant discussions around key legislative proposals, primarily focusing on various bills such as HB2 and SB5. The committee examined the implications of these bills on issues like housing affordability and financial regulation. Notable members engaged in debates, providing differing perspectives on the potential economic impacts of the proposed bills. The meeting witnessed public testimony, which included a call for accountability in government actions and oversight of current financial policies. Members echoed concerns about following through on commitments to address critical issues affecting everyday Americans.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 01/12/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There are counties in New York State that have only one early voting place, and in the case of some of
- This is a bill that simply creates more equity in terms of access to early voting, and it can be good
- for rural counties and urban areas where the early voting places may experience long lines.
- THIS IS A BILL THAT SIMPLY CREATES MORE EQUITY IN TERMS OF ACCESS TO EARLY VOTING, AND, IT CAN BE GOOD
- FOR RURAL COUNTY US AND BAN AREAS WHERE THE EARLY VOTING PLACES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG LINES, And they
Summary:
The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal.
On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate.
On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- , and then the HOME Investment Partnership Program.
- The board issues licenses and registrations from a computer program, and it issues ID cards.
- And that includes any families that would leave the program after December 1 and then reapply.
- And over time, these adjustments prevent overproduction and reduce waste. All right.
- And again, just listing out the projects from 2023-25 and some updates on early returns of ROI and where
Summary:
The committee met to receive a series of audit presentations, beginning with the statewide Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2025. The State Auditor’s Office and OMB reported a clean, unmodified opinion for the state, with strong financial results including a $40.6 billion net position, $30.99 billion in assets, $1.81 billion in liabilities, and continued Legacy Fund growth. OMB also explained the new GASB 101 compensated-absences reporting change and discussed pension-liability fluctuations tied to discount-rate assumptions and investment performance. Members asked about how the state compares to others and about the effect of short-term commodity price swings, and OMB said the report reflects actual fiscal-year results rather than forecasts.
The committee then heard the University System audit, which also received a clean opinion but included four findings: misreporting of Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund revenue, insufficient monitoring of service organizations at CTS, NDSU, and UND, improper bank reconciliations at Dakota College of Bottineau, Dickinson State, and Williston State, and investment/cash reconciliation problems at Bismarck State College related to bond proceeds. University officials agreed with the findings and said corrective actions were underway, including internal review of bank reconciliations. Members raised questions about NDSU’s use of certificates of deposit, and university staff explained that CDs are used to earn interest on funds being accumulated for future projects.
Several other audits were presented, most with clean opinions and no findings, including the State Auditor’s Office, Workforce Safety and Insurance, Housing Finance Agency, Housing Incentive Fund, Job Service North Dakota, the Retirement and Investment Office, PERS, the Center for Distance Education, the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents, the Ethics Commission, and the Office of Administrative Hearings. Notable exceptions included a State Fair Association audit with an adverse opinion on the foundation component unit because its financial statements were not available for audit, and a Securities Department performance audit finding that performance-based pay increases and bonuses were issued without required evaluations. The committee also discussed the State Auditor’s future needs, including more staff capacity, data analytics, cybersecurity reviews, possible subpoena authority, independent legal counsel, and whether some audits—such as the Ethics Commission and State Fair—should be handled by independent third parties or under different statutory arrangements.