Video & Transcript Research : 'model subdivision rules'
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NM
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- Chairman, and I understand the ruling. Mr. Chairman, and I understand the rulings.
- But we have rules in the law, what is called statutory construction, which are rules the court has adopted
- Testified in front of Senate Rules.
- You may know the subdivision.
- We have a rule. We have a rule of procedure by how we do that. It's Rule 45.
Keywords:
SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking
TX
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- I move to suspend all necessary rules and unnecessary rules to take up and reconsider House Resolution
- Pursuant to Rule 6, Section 14, Subdivision 3, this is notice that five or more members intend to oppose
- Chair: And the rules are suspended.
- I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider House Resolution 950.
- We're changing the model years for later models to clean up diesel motors. Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/10/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- public safety officer recipients and authorize political subdivisions to establish gift policies in
- public safety officer recipients and authorize political subdivisions to establish gift policies in
- public safety officer recipients and authorize political subdivisions to establish gift policies in
- public safety officer recipients and authorize political subdivisions to establish gift policies in
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- Does that mean the other political subdivisions have to find a way to cut five mills worth of taxes?
- Within that question, it sounds like a static model.
- We get a ruling from the chair whether or not this amendment is germane.
- Now for our very nerdy portion of the rules committee, HDR1069 is quite lengthy.
- Creating one map to rule them all, as it were, because according to what a political subdivision, the
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Press Conference 3/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- case—our veterans who have served this country admirably—from claim sharks, from this insidious business model
- case—our veterans who have served this country admirably—from claim sharks, from this insidious business model
- just now and the co-authors Subdivision just now and the co-authors who<00:04:16.799>
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- Now, like the folks we this model."
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Health Care Committee Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- There is an NAIC model law that you could use to ensure that.
- It's actually fairly half state, half political subdivision.
- as new groups joining, as mentioned by Dylan, we have had political subdivisions.
- Under federal rules, a new benefit mandate is considered a...
- But, again, all payers have probably different guidelines and rules.
Summary:
The committee met to review the history and current treatment of North Dakota health insurance mandates, with presentations from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and the Insurance Department. The discussion focused on how mandates apply differently to fully insured, self-funded, ACA, Medicaid, and PERS plans; how the state’s benchmark plan and federal essential health benefits affect coverage; and how the existing process requires cost-benefit analysis and, for certain measures, a PERS pilot period before broader application. Presenters also reviewed the long list of existing state mandates, including provider, beneficiary, and coverage requirements, and noted that many were enacted decades ago and have not been revisited despite changes in medical evidence and treatment options.
Witnesses from the carriers argued that mandates should be reviewed periodically because some are outdated, can create unintended costs, and may not align with current medical guidance. Examples cited included PSA screening, off-label drug coverage, prior authorization rules, step therapy, and cost-sharing provisions for mental health and substance use treatment. They emphasized that carriers often cover services without a mandate when supported by clinical evidence, and that mandates can shift costs to employers and employees, especially in the fully insured small-group market. They also suggested possible policy improvements such as clearer mandate definitions, better transparency around cost-benefit analyses, a regular 10-year review of mandates, and more timely submission of proposals through the interim process.
PERS and the Insurance Department highlighted a recurring tension over what counts as a mandate and when a measure triggers the state’s defrayal obligation under federal law. PERS described its interim committee process, the April 1 deadline for fiscal-impact proposals, and the limited pilot program used for certain measures, noting that only a few bills have gone through the full pilot process. The Insurance Department explained that it views new benefit mandates through the lens of the ACA benchmark plan and essential health benefits, distinguishing true new benefits, such as infertility coverage, from changes to existing benefits, such as telehealth or insulin cost-sharing caps. No votes were taken on policy changes; the meeting was informational, with members asking questions about costs, applicability, transparency, and whether a periodic mandate review should be established.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Employee Benefits Programs Committee May 7th, 2026
Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I had to choose which rule to break.
- So the rule is designed that if the rules are followed and enforced, those cost-benefit analyses should
- of 90 to the rule of 85.
- rule of 90.
- that were moved to the rule of 90. of 90.
Summary:
The Employee Benefits Committee met to hear presentations on state employee health insurance, compensation, leave policies, labor market conditions, and prevailing wage issues, then later took up committee rules and bill-draft jurisdiction. PERS reviewed the history and structure of the state health plan, noting the state has paid the full family premium since 1979, described cost-control and benefit-enhancement changes over time, and explained current plan options, wellness incentives, employer wellness discounts, and the upcoming bid process for the 2027-29 contract. HRMS then presented compensation comparisons showing state classified pay generally trails private and regional markets, with larger gaps at higher-level jobs, and reviewed benefits and leave policies, including the new enhanced annual leave and new-hire leave, the state’s unpaid family leave structure, and varying tuition reimbursement practices. Job Service reported on labor force trends, low unemployment, high labor force participation, job openings, and wage growth, and OMB said there are no state prevailing-wage requirements beyond federal Davis-Bacon rules for federally funded projects.
The committee then considered a proposed amendment to Joint Rule 211 to better align the health insurance mandate review process with recent statutory changes. Members discussed how the rule should reference both the committee’s required actuarial reports and the Legislative Council cost-benefit analysis, and the amendment was adopted on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed how its jurisdiction decisions affect whether a bill draft receives actuarial analysis, with staff explaining that a decision not to take jurisdiction means the bill is not treated as impacting the relevant retirement or health plans for purposes of that analysis.
After that, the committee began reviewing bill drafts for jurisdiction. The first draft, bill draft 33, would automatically renew pre-tax elections for dental and vision coverage during open enrollment instead of requiring annual re-election. Members debated whether it had any actuarial impact, noting the state does not pay those premiums directly, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
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- Subdivision three talks about the previous violation, including the possession of a firearm.
Keywords:
assault weapons, semi-automatic rifle, military-style firearm, gun ban, firearms regulation, gun control, public safety, BCA, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, background check, transferee permit, private gun sale, waiting period, felony possession, gross misdemeanor, AR-15, AK-47, Uzi, TEC-9, high-capacity magazine
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/08/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Subdivision two is a requirement that admin provide a model ordinance for outdoor lighting.
- Um, subdivision two is unconstitutional.
- that admin provide a model a requirement that admin provide a model ordinance<01:49:39.119>
for - Subdivision three is a lighting.
- And subdivision 4 um is reorganization.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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and provide the certainty of the rules and provide the certainty of the rules - implications and while Becker is a model implications and while Becker is a model City<00:12:35.399
- The same rule would apply.
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and a task force to look at the rules and a task force to look at the rules
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
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and <01:21:09.760>um the Minnesota rules and um the Minnesota rules - the entire anti-kickback rule.
Keywords:
Medical Assistance, Medicaid, prepayment review, claims review, fee-for-service, provider integrity, high-risk provider, high-risk service, fraud prevention, program integrity, Department of Human Services, CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, health care billing, medical claims, provider enrollment, Indian Health Service, Minnesota Statutes chapter 256B, human services, medical assistance
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 20, March 5, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In packet, you also have some ideas on how we could improve the current system with Rule 8100 and Rule
- rule 8100 and Rule current system with rule 8100 and Rule 8106<00:05:07.960>
so <00:05:08.120> - Within the rule, the rule focuses primarily on the cost and income models, and then a typical appraiser
- Within the rule, the rule focuses primarily on the cost and income models, and then a typical appraiser
- The rule focuses primarily on the cost and income models, and then a typical appraiser will, at the end
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 28th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So the research itself, that falls under a different set of proprietary rules.
- A $50 million contract for large-scale work would not apply to this contracting model.
- We would not be interested in using this model for any of that work. Okay, thank you, sir.
- And then at the end is all other political subdivisions.
- And then at the end is all other political subdivisions.
Keywords:
Compensation Commission, elected officials, salary evaluation, government accountability, Louisiana legislature, compensation, independent commission, salary adjustment, consumer price index, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 1, which would authorize electronic voting by public bodies under the Open Meetings Law and apply the change retroactively to validate prior electronic votes. Senator Jenkins said the bill would align the law with current practice and reduce litigation risk; members asked about best practices for announcing votes and recording them in minutes. The committee reported SB 1 favorably without objection.
House Bill 1052 by Representative Spell was then heard and reported favorably. The bill would exempt certain child advocacy center and multidisciplinary investigative team records—such as forensic interviews, medical records, and related work product—from public records disclosure. Testimony from child advocacy advocates emphasized protecting sensitive child abuse investigation materials, limiting disclosure through in-camera review and protective orders when records are needed in court, and preventing misuse of records in civil or custody disputes.
The committee also considered Senate Bill 289, as amended, dealing with confidentiality of certain university records in public records requests. Senator Abraham’s amendments narrowed and clarified protections for applicant materials, donor confidentiality, proprietary research, and industry negotiations, while preserving disclosure of top finalists and limiting confidentiality periods for some negotiations. The amended bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 218, allowing the State Board of Election Supervisors to approve alternative election-official certification training programs, and Senate Bill 220, a technical correction regarding the official journal of the state, were also reported favorably. Senate Bill 161, repealing a 2013 requirement that certain high-salary unclassified state employees register vehicles in Louisiana, was reported favorably after questions about its scope.
House Bill 1193, authorizing CPRA to use indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contracts for smaller maintenance and emergency-related coastal projects, was amended to make proposal materials unavailable for public inspection until selection is complete and to clarify the bill does not apply to design-build contracting; it was then reported favorably as amended. House Bill 249, which would have created a constitutional compensation commission to set compensation for elected officials with CPI-based adjustments, failed on a roll-call vote of 6 yeas and 9 nays. Because the constitutional amendment failed, the companion enabling bill, House Bill 248, was deferred. The committee also heard House Bill 997 on local government public notices on websites; after amendments narrowing the bill to parishes, municipalities, and school boards, members continued debating it, with supporters arguing it would reduce duplicate publication costs and opponents raising concerns about public notice transparency and newspaper access.
MN
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/15/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, just checking, because, you know, if we, you know, do send money out to a political subdivision
- So if the political subdivision is putting in the infrastructure and using this, I guess... ...if the
- political subdivision is putting in the infrastructure and using this, I guess, I don't know how there's
- You're using a scoring model, but what would you base that score on?
- And so in visiting with the chairman, he thought that we should just go back to that model, where we
Summary:
The committee met to work on three remaining policy bills. On HB 2225, members discussed an amendment reducing the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund housing grant program from $50 million to $30 million, lowering the maximum grant amount, and clarifying that existing lots can qualify after a certificate of occupancy is issued so the program can help communities like Watford City and Williston use prepared lots. Members also discussed the matching requirements, tribal eligibility, and how Commerce would score applications to ensure the money lowers lot costs rather than being absorbed by political subdivisions. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Murphy was assigned to carry the bill.
The committee then took up SB 2200, which funds the 988 crisis hotline. After discussion, members agreed to strip out the proposed phone-line charge approach and instead provide a $500,000 appropriation from the Community Health Care Trust Fund, consistent with the Senate version, to supplement existing funding for increased staffing and texting-related demand. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Nelson will carry the bill.
Finally, the committee considered SB 2342, which creates a value-added milk processing facility incentive program. The amendment reduced the proposed line of credit from $10 million to $5 million, with the program intended to support dairy-related processing infrastructure such as utilities, roads, water, wastewater, and rail access. Members noted the program would be administered through the Agriculture Diversification and Development Committee, could potentially support one or multiple facilities, and sunsets June 30, 2027. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Brandenburg will carry the bill. The committee then adjourned, planning to reconvene the next morning to take up additional bills and budget adjustments.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- and regulations to the extent that those existing rules or regulations... ...will supersede agency rules
- And I think there's a Supreme Court case that maybe ruled that they can't do some of that.
- Amendment number one would change the rule of construction on page two.
- So that's a House rule.
- But once they turn it over to these political subdivisions, then that's the unelected body.
Bills:
HB1163, HB1168, HR252, HR253, HCR103, HCR108, SB80, SB131, SB251, SB254, SB279, SB384, SB414, SB468, SB469, SB496
Keywords:
fireworks, retail sales, fire safety, legislation, holiday celebrations, construction standards, precast concrete, DOTD, building regulations, minimum requirements, public projects, private projects, consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 04/24/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- So, this just um definition in rule.
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but the definition in Minnesota rule but the definition in Minnesota rule but - Subdivision 2A.
- Um, it does not allow... subdivision 1 uh may be withheld from subdivision 1 uh may be withheld from
- looking at the confidential subdivision looking at the confidential subdivision 2<02:15:07.199><
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And they failed in their responsibility. make rules and policies so that next time. things won't fail
- rule for early voting.
- Under votes, I believe we actually already have some administrative rules that require the reporting
- It's consistent with what we already have required in some of... of our administrative rules, and if
- Finally, the substitute requires political subdivisions and State agencies not only to adopt policies
Keywords:
SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty