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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/16/2026 - Senate Finance

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cancer treatment saves lives, but unfortunately, that treatment can bring with it life-altering consequences
  • After treatment, that individual still has the chance to become a mother or a father.
  • This is part of cancer treatment. It's simply better defining what cancer treatment actually means.
  • So I think this is just better defining how cancer treatment is covered.
  • My final immunotherapy treatment is tomorrow, February 17th.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 12th, 2026

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The federal government would give us a healthy match as part of the program.
  • The federal government would give us a healthy match as part of the program. the federal government would
  • give us a healthy match as part of the program.
Bills: SB190, HB247, HB2, HB8
Summary: The committee reviewed drafting instructions and spending sheets for House Bill 2, focusing on both recurring and nonrecurring appropriations, reserve levels, and several late changes. Staff explained that the package would leave reserves around 28% under the current scenario, with the possibility of rising to about 30% if a separate natural disaster reform bill is enacted. Members discussed how disaster funding would be handled through a replacement Section 8 and the appropriation contingency fund, and whether the operating reserve could be tapped with explicit authorization. There was also clarification on fund types, including other state funds and interagency transfers, and on how line items were reflected in the spreadsheets. A major point of debate was how to offset additions by reducing funding elsewhere. Members discussed shifting money from the state fair/multipurpose arena request, the Office of Natural Resources Trustee, and other capital items to accommodate changes. Several senators raised concerns about cutting the Office of Natural Resources Trustee too deeply and about the purpose of those funds, including possible land purchases and floodplain mitigation in Ruidoso. The committee also discussed whether the state fair money should be reduced, with some members supporting a $25 million restoration and others preferring to leave the executive’s request intact. Staff noted that some reductions were not true cuts but swaps or offsets, such as moving local road money and using excess capital outlay reserves. Other corrections and policy items were addressed, including an increase for UNM and NMSU stadium funding, a correction to a project distribution on line 105, and funding for the Health Council. Members also noted that the public employee 1% raise was no longer funded because recurring capacity was used elsewhere, and that no COLA was included. After discussion, Senator Woods moved to adopt the drafting instructions, Senator Gonzalez seconded, and the motion passed without objection. The committee then directed staff to prepare a catch-up cleanup version of House Bill 2 for later review and said House Bill 8 would be taken up the next morning.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • reservoir management grant bill where people could build more ramps and things like that, a grant program
  • If it was an $18 and then a five, it'll be a 23 and then the five will be sent to the grant program.
  • reservoir management grant bill where people could build more ramps and things like that, a grant program
  • If it was an $18 and then a five, it'll be a 23 and then the five will be sent to the grant program.
  • If it was an $18 and then a five, it'll be a 23 and then the five will be sent to the grant program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 1st, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Government programs, if you're 50 cents over, you don't qualify.
  • Like for vaccinations, for inpatient mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment. early
  • The long-term care ombudsman program is independent.
  • The regulations around that program are still pending, so.
  • So, and I'm all for a grant program. I've got pictures of Oprah.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 1st, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is the bill we heard previously that relates to a pilot program.
  • It's a program to provide Medicaid coverage to doula services by Vice Chair Emanuel.
  • The program I'm here to discuss with you today.
  • Our example for such a program is RxPASS.
  • Well, every time we look at programs, they always start out small, just like taxation.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 17th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently the plans ensuring our public servants lack coverage for IVF treatment.
  • The success of IVF treatment is remarkable.
  • The county doesn't provide IVF treatment.
  • And so, expanding access to IVF in Texas will give couples the treatment options they desperately need
  • Roughly what percent of IVF treatments are, as a result... of a issue or a problem on the male side?
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the program director for the Hill Country Alliance, in support of the bill.
  • We've got a lot of public things going on, but we need a government program.
  • That's the kind of program that will make the most sense.
  • So I'm... ...if relief programs are not accessible and targeted to their needs.
  • The program offers two forms of aid: matching grants and loans.
Summary: The committee met in special session to hear a series of flood, preparedness, and youth-camp safety bills, with members repeatedly noting that many of the measures were intended as planning, warning, or authority-clarifying bills rather than direct spending bills. House Bill 254 would expand eligibility for the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program to include Kerr County and 18 other flood-affected counties by raising the GDP cap and lowering the poverty threshold; it drew no opposition and was left pending. House Bill 68 would direct a study of flood mitigation in flatland areas, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, to develop cost-effective drainage and infrastructure recommendations; local officials and advocates supported it, and it was also left pending. The committee then heard several youth camp bills tied to the recent Hill Country flooding. House Bill 75 would impose flood-aware building and site standards for youth camps near floodplains, and House Bill 71 would require camps and youth activity entities to submit emergency preparedness plans to TDEM, coordinate with local responders, and maintain readiness protocols; both bills were supported by safety advocates and camp representatives, and both were left pending. House Bill 171 would require campgrounds near flood-prone waters to give written flood-risk notice to campers and obtain signed acknowledgment; it was presented as informed consent and left pending. Testimony on these bills emphasized Camp Mystic and other recent flood tragedies, with some witnesses urging broader building-code and floodplain reforms. The committee also heard House Bill 117, which would let counties regulate impervious cover for flood mitigation in unincorporated areas. Supporters, including county officials, environmental groups, and residents, argued that rapid development in the Hill Country and other growing areas is worsening runoff and downstream flooding; opponents from the builders’ association said counties already have substantial authority and warned about overreach into rural property use. After extensive testimony, the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 18 would streamline permitting for certain flood control districts to repair dams and reservoirs and build small holding areas, and it was left pending after supportive testimony from Plum Creek Conservation District. Senate Bill 3 would create a state-backed outdoor flood warning siren program for identified flood-prone areas, funded through a grant program; witnesses generally supported it, though some cautioned that sirens are not sufficient by themselves and may not be heard indoors or in overnight storms. It too was left pending. The committee also began hearing House Bill 149 on public-safety radio interoperability, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s full testimony or action is shown.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-HWN Informational Briefing 04-15-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> there's program space on every module. there's program space on every module.
  • </c> program space on the modules themselves. program space on the modules themselves.
  • </c> will have the program space there. will have the program space there.
  • </c> inmates from programs. inmates from programs.
  • </c> also to to provide cultural programs. also to to provide cultural programs.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN-AEN Informational Briefing 04-15-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , if there is no treatment, or refusal.
  • , if there is no treatment, or refusal.
  • </c><00:35:17.360><c> on</c> intention to assist us in treatment on intention to assist us in treatment
  • Except for the part where treatment.
  • </c> and your existing quarantine treatment and your existing quarantine treatment list.<01:15:51.800
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 9th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • So our nonprofit... ...addiction whenever that 28-day treatment program is over.
  • And we are, you know, the Section 8 program and the Housing Choice Voucher program is a great program
  • First, these diversion programs must be paired with adequate capacity: shelter capacity, treatment capacity
  • This bill creates no affordable housing, no treatment program, no housing vouchers, no job training.
  • This bill creates no affordable housing, no treatment program, no housing vouchers, no job training.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • So, this 5-year Hawaii Build Pilot Program—who's in the program?
  • <00:24:05.560><c> um</c> Program um Program um who's<00:24:07.280><c> in</c><00:24:07.400><c> the</c>
  • <00:24:07.480><c> program?
  • I mean, like who who's in the program?
  • </c> will be or how does how's this program will be or how does how's this program going<00:24:11.400
Summary: The House Housing Committee opened its Friday morning hearing by noting potentially catastrophic flooding on the island and acknowledging that some members were absent helping their communities, so quorum for voting was uncertain. The committee then heard testimony on several housing-related measures, with most bills drawing support from housing agencies and community organizations and little or no opposition in the room. On SB 2069 SD2, SB 2177 SD2, and SB 2342 SD2, witnesses largely supported the measures. HHFDC supported SB 2069 and SB 2177, and HPHA supported SB 2342. For SB 2342, HHFDC raised concerns that the bill would alter the Qualified Allocation Plan outside the normal open, public process required by federal law and could exclude stakeholders; Kathy Charities echoed those concerns and also objected to changing point allocations in ways that could raise rents and weaken long-term affordability. Members questioned HHFDC about how the QAP is normally updated, the meaning of the point system, and whether a legislative working group could mandate changes; HHFDC said recommendations would still need public hearing and board approval. The committee also heard SB 2060 SD2, which would create a mixed-income subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund. HHFDC said the subaccount would likely use tier-two funds, estimated at about $100 million total, to support mixed-income projects above 60% AMI, citing Front Street Apartments as a possible example. Members asked about project selection and funding needs. On SB 2544 SD2, OHA opposed the bill’s Chapter 6E-related exemptions and mandatory review timelines, arguing that burial review protections should not be weakened and that the SPEED Task Force process was a better venue for streamlining. The sponsor later clarified that the bill was not meant to eliminate the 60-day review process but to make the deadline clearer. For SB 3011 SD1, which concerns public housing and pet ownership, HPHA and several humane organizations supported the measure, saying it would help low-income residents and seniors keep pets and benefit from animal companionship. HPHA explained its existing pet policy, including deposits, monthly fees, and restrictions, and said the requested funding would support ADA-accessible pet areas and related administration. Finally, on SB 2061 SD2, HCDA supported the bill while OHA opposed it unless protections for Hawaiian Crown and Government lands were strengthened. Committee members questioned the project’s 60/40 split between income-restricted and market-rate units, the 10-year owner-occupancy restriction, and the procurement exemption; the sponsor said the exemption was tied to a real estate transaction and that the project would still use 103D-like solicitation procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several items were left for later action because quorum was uncertain.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:34:44.320><c> within</c><00:34:44.560><c> the</c> matching grant program within the matching
  • There's another bill to try a DOT pilot program.
  • We're fully in support of those programs and we're fully in support of the principle of this.
  • There's another bill to try a DOT<00:48:42.800><c> pilot</c><00:48:43.280><c> program.
  • We're fully in DOT pilot program.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a bill to expand the solar energy tax credit for single-family residential properties by removing certain cap amounts and raising the adjusted gross income limits for taxpayers to elect a refund of excess credits. The Hawaii State Energy Office and Department of Taxation both said they were standing on written testimony, while industry and advocacy groups largely supported the measure. Members questioned whether the income thresholds were set appropriately, how many taxpayers would be affected at different income levels, and how many would qualify for refundable treatment; Taxation said it did not yet have the requested numbers but was preparing a fiscal estimate. A major issue raised was drafting and administration: witnesses said the bill appears to apply differently to owner-purchased systems versus third-party leased systems, and Taxation said it likely could not easily verify household income for leased systems or cross-reference different taxpayers. Discussion also covered whether the credit should remain refundable, whether credits should be limited to amounts actually expended, and whether the bill should instead be structured to keep the credit with the system owner or lessor, with concerns about equity, market effects, and possible incentives to lease rather than buy. The committee then moved to HB 2316, which would align state restrictions on lead materials in drinking water infrastructure with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The Department of Health and other supporters testified in favor, and there were no questions from the chair. Next, HB 1566 on energy efficiency would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting, with the Hawaii State Energy Office providing technical assistance and a compliance survey prioritized for first responder facilities; testimony from state agencies and advocates was in support, and again there were no questions. For HB 1926 on Red Hill, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Board of Water Supply, and multiple organizations and individuals supported funding for remediation studies, environmental monitoring, groundwater research, independent testing, and a public dashboard, with DLNR emphasizing that decades of work remain necessary even after defueling and that the bill supports ongoing university and community partnerships. The committee then heard HB 1673 on landfill units. The Department of Health initially said it was in support but later corrected the record and stated it strongly opposes the measure, saying the bill would undo protections enacted last session that keep landfills out of areas over aquifers; the Board of Water Supply also opposed repeal of those protections, while the City and County of Honolulu supported the HD1 version that leaves siting decisions to the counties. Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi and the Energy Justice Network opposed the bill, arguing the original protections should remain and that the amended version had confused commenters; supporters of the original version urged restoring it and considering additional language on ash.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The program remains intact. It preserves AIA. The program remains intact.
  • It can also pay for short-term step-down programs or residential treatment.
  • They have HCBS programs which allow Medicaid-funded long-term care programs for SMI, and I'm happy to
  • Colorado and Iowa have HCBS programs which allow Medicaid-funded long-term care programs for SMI, and
  • Waivers are needed for these capped programs, pilot programs, but that does mean that this year's bill
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • By developing targeted prevention and treatment strategies. and by launching coordinated awareness and
  • It is also about detection and treatment. of the education that's being proposed here.
  • Such a coordination would assist in placement spots and serve as a one-stop shop. for all programs.
  • , 472 vacancies. in RN education programs and 129 faculty vacancies. graduate nursing education programs
  • There are only two of our programs in the bill, air conditioning and electricians.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • A&M's current end-of-residency program with DTA?
  • And I want to be able to make sure that those programs are supported. Thank you. Thank you.
  • and funding under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts.
  • The bill only relates to already existing study abroad programs that these universities offer.
  • It does not require a university to develop and implement a study abroad program.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met with a large agenda and repeatedly recessed for floor activity and other committee conflicts. The committee heard and left pending several higher education bills, including SB 2361 to transfer University of Houston-Victoria from the University of Houston System to the Texas A&M System and rename it Texas A&M University Victoria; testimony from university officials, local leaders, and industry representatives strongly supported the move as a way to better align degree programs with regional workforce needs in engineering, agriculture, and STEM. SB 530, which would align Texas accreditation statutes with federal rules allowing institutions to choose among nationally recognized accreditors, also received supportive testimony and was left pending. SB 1085, allowing Sul Ross satellite campuses to offer lower-division coursework toward bachelor’s degrees, was laid out and left pending as well. The committee also took up a series of education policy bills. SB 1241 would expand the standardized tests Texas public universities may accept for admission beyond the SAT and ACT, with supporters from the Classic Learning Test, homeschool advocates, and student-choice groups arguing it would increase access and competition; it was left pending. SB 769 would require a TEA/Higher Education Coordinating Board report on barriers faced by students with disabilities in higher education, and testimony from The Arc of Texas and others emphasized the need for better data and accessibility; the bill was left pending. SB 2231 would designate the second week of October as Free College Application Week, and SB 1878 would modernize terminology and support workforce-oriented programs at the Josie School; both were laid out and left pending. The committee reported several bills favorably after adopting committee substitutes. SB 605, concerning charter school expansion applications while under conservatorship or a management team, passed on a 9-0 vote. SB 1871, SB 1873, and SB 1874, all related to school discipline and teacher immunity/placement review provisions, were adopted and reported favorably, with members noting the need for further discussion on some language. SB 762, dealing with flag displays in public schools, passed on a 7-1 vote. SB 1962, relating to public school accountability and challenges to school system operations, passed 7-1 after a corrected vote. SB 1750, replacing a $60 million statewide charter facilities cap with an attendance-growth-based allotment, passed 7-1 with one member voting present not voting. SB 2252, supporting kindergarten readiness and early literacy/numeracy, SB 2253, concerning educator preparation and certification, SB 2365, on student use of wireless devices during instructional time, and SB 1924, restoring local peace officer citation authority for school offenses and adding reporting and parent-notification requirements, were also reported favorably. The committee additionally heard SB 37 on higher education governance and compliance oversight, which passed 7-1 after a substitute that refined curriculum review, governing board authority, faculty senate rules, and a new compliance office within the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 1st, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Programs are 10, 15, 20 years, correct? Right.
  • Is that my understanding of how the program would work?
  • Yes, and I think we modeled that off of other similar programs.
  • The public loan forgiveness program is still there, but we don't know.
  • In foster care programs, so that's just an aside issue.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 1st, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So that's why we need to have a self-funded program.
  • in a program, and you're in a program, and you're in a program, and you're in a program, and you're
  • in a We hire a company like Aetna to administer the program.
  • It's a good idea to create these kind of programs that we are more proactive.
  • Commission has higher standards that focus on programs which lead to higher paying jobs.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education Apr 28th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Foster program, and that it is a study of how to use those programs to benefit the workforce.
  • Those programs.
  • I see where... ...programs that had higher increased cost of running those programs.
  • The CCAP program is a program for families needing assistance with child care.
  • As you know, we have a physical therapy program, a PhD program at ULM in Monroe.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:43:44.000><c> and</c><00:43:45.359><c> does</c> comes to um public programs and does comes to
  • </c><00:43:58.480><c> option</c> a it's just a private um program option a it's just a private um program
  • And importantly, employers can put in place parameters or guardrails they want for this program.
  • </c> guardrails they want for this program. guardrails they want for this program.
  • are not alone under these EWA programs are not alone under federal<01:02:20.720><c> law.