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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- None of these funds are kept by health plans to cover administrative costs.
- None of these funds are kept by health plans to cover administrative costs.
- None of these funds are kept by health plans to cover administrative costs.
- None of these funds are kept by health plans to cover administrative costs.
- </c> are kept by health plans to cover are kept by health plans to cover administrative<00:31:58.880>
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
How will federal law affect Medicaid in Minnesota? 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 30:47.039><c> for</c> covers emergency care services for covers emergency care services for people<00
- Does that mean a number of those folks who are currently covered would then lose their coverage?
- Can you clarify what that means or who is not covered in that?
- And then I just is not covered in that?
- </c> traffic victims are not still covered. traffic victims are not still covered.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, this bill implements a simple concept that entities who steal from the state government shouldn't
- Um, this bill implements a simple concept that entities who steal from the state government shouldn't
- can receive a grant is whether the entity has complied with work and labor laws.
- can receive a grant is whether entity can receive a grant is whether the<00:15:07.760><c> entity</c>
- has complied with work and the entity has complied with work and labor<00:15:10.000><c> laws.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services Apr 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to be covering three items today: child care, child welfare, and immigration services.
- It covers up to this year. So what we know is that we only have $7.5 million remaining.
- Okay, so only an extra $13 million to cover 2026-27 if it were to be the same number of requests.
- On the TRS, we support its goals, but current rates for STRTPs are not sufficient to cover the cost of
- Andrew Shane from For STRTPs are not sufficient to cover the cost of care.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (03/25/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We sacrifice the ability to identify and utilize cover.
- Uh movements identify and utilize cover.
- And that should cover what we are going to be expected.
- ><c> should</c><00:53:35.599><c> cover</c><00:53:36.240><c> what</c> should cover and that should cover
- what should cover and that should cover what we<00:53:36.880><c> are</c><00:53:37.119><c> going</c><
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on proposed improvements to the New Hampshire State Police gun range and training facility. Commissioner Robert Quinn and Major Brendan Davy said the range is used for realistic, scenario-based training that cannot be replicated at a standard static range, including movement, use of cover, vehicle-based drills, elevation, and training under elevated heart rates and stress. They said the facility is important not only for state troopers but also for local and federal partners, and that it is used regularly for qualifications, requalification, and special unit training.
Members asked about specific limitations and costs. Major Davy said the PSTC range is handgun-caliber only because the backstop is not rifle-rated, and local law enforcement can use the State Police range for qualification. Representative Kazinski questioned the size and cost of the project, and Public Works Director Theodore Copper then explained the estimate: $1.5 million for building and site work, plus soft costs, utilities, design, and inflation, bringing the total to $2.3 million. He said the proposed facility would include office space, two classrooms, restrooms, and heating and air conditioning, and that the estimate was reasonable.
The committee also heard from Milford School District Superintendent Christy Misho in support of CTE funding. She said Milford has been working for years to secure support for an applied technology center renovation, that prior local bond efforts fell short of the required threshold, and that the district now plans a CTE-only local bond of about $4 million while seeking $10 million from the state. She argued the investment is needed to modernize outdated equipment and support workforce training, and said the district remains committed to the project.
In work session action, the committee corrected a prior vote on the Pease Development Authority warehouse removal and replacement project, increasing the amount by $353,300 to $1,973,300 and raising the agency subtotal to $4,155,300. The committee also approved adding two Community College System items: $500,000 for an energy management system and $1.3 million for critical maintenance, for a total addition of $1.8 million. No objections were raised to these motions.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
Transcript Highlights:
- Because even if it is a 30, 60, et cetera, sometimes the entity paying them doesn't follow the 30- or
- Let’s be frank, they might have more resources and want to, you know, maybe buy this entity, flip it,
- Cultural districts don’t have that, and some of the other district management entity types don’t have
- Those districts don’t have that, and some of the other district management entity types don’t have that
- or fellows or something that are business improvement district and then there's certain entities like
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business held its second hearing of the session, with Chairs Gómez and Vargas opening by emphasizing the committee’s focus on equity, small business growth, and support for communities that have historically been overlooked. Several members noted the historic nature of having two Latino chairs. The hearing covered a package of bills centered on access to capital, transparency in state assistance, commercial tenant protections, downtown revitalization, and business improvement district administration.
Testimony was largely supportive of bills aimed at helping micro-businesses, small businesses, and disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Beckma, the Asian Business Empowerment Council, a minority- and woman-owned business owner, and a worker-owned Springfield business all backed measures including S. 179 and H. 312/S. 184, which would prioritize capital assistance and require reporting on where state business aid goes. Witnesses said transparency, upfront payments on state contracts, and better data collection could help businesses that struggle with delayed reimbursements, limited reserves, and difficulty accessing traditional financing. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council supported S. 173, which would dedicate a portion of sales tax revenue to a downtown vitality fund for district management, cultural districts, and downtown infrastructure, and said the bill could help sustain downtowns and prevent cultural displacement.
There was also testimony on H. 306, a commercial tenant first right of refusal bill, with Beckma supporting it as a way to help small tenants stay in their locations, while the Greater Boston Real Estate Board opposed it, arguing it would add cost, delay, uncertainty, and could reduce property values and the commercial tax base. The board supported H. 305, a housing bill that would expand by-right multifamily and open-space residential development while preserving local zoning protections. Andre Leroux of MassINC also supported S. 173 and H. 299, the latter proposing longer BID renewal periods and audit requirements aligned with nonprofit standards. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded after public testimony and questions, with the chair closing testimony.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Where those tax entities will come and try to or not try, but come and collect 3 years' worth of prior
- The appraisal districts, the taxing entities in the state of Texas by just simply telling all vendors
- Um, I think this is a win-win for appraisal districts, taxing entities, the Comptroller's office.
- House Bill 4060 gives local taxing entities a powerful optional tool.
- It allows, doesn't mandate a taxing entity or governmental entity to adopt a sliding scale homestead
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
redistricting, election, Texas legislature, district composition, political representation, congressional redistricting, Texas House of Representatives, U.S. House, Congressional districts, district map, district boundaries, gerrymandering, voting rights, election law, apportionment, representation, special committee, PLANC2308, redistricting plan, elections
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We also talked about other entities trying to look at moving some of the concentrated product that was
- This is because of the rollback tax system where those tax entities will come and collect three years
- I think this is a win-win for appraisal districts, taxing entities, the comptroller's office, and the
- House Bill 4060 gives local taxing entities a powerful optional tool.
- It allows, doesn't mandate, a taxing entity or governmental entity to adopt a sliding scale.
Bills:
HB485 , HB1367 , HB1370 , HB1827 , HB1879 , HB2032 , HB2133 , HB2357 , HB3581 , HB3830 , HB4060 , HB4085 , HB4270 , HB4979 , HB5217 , HB5268 , HB5478 , HJR96 , HJR97 , HJR119 , HJR195 , HJR209 , SB4 , SB23 , SJR2 , SJR85 , SB 4 , SB 23 , SJR 2
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (02/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you know if that's covered under another code of law, or what your answer to that is, sir?
- I do not know if that's covered specifically elsewhere in the laws.
- </c><00:19:48.840><c> under</c> me do you know if that's covered under me do you know if that's covered
- </c> question I do not know if that's covered question I do not know if that's covered specifically<00
- Your testimony did cover my earlier question. Representative St. Clair: Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Summary:
The Transportation Committee held a public hearing on HB 249, which would allow bicycles, and in the bill’s language human-powered vehicles and e-bikes, to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs when safe. The bill sponsor, Rep. Seth Miller, said the measure is intended to improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer crashes or injuries. He emphasized that the bill would remain optional, would not let cyclists ignore cross traffic, and would help riders avoid the unstable “wobble” that comes from repeatedly stopping and starting, especially on cargo bikes or other heavier bicycles.
Committee members raised concerns about predictability, liability, and whether the proposal creates a special class of vehicle. Rep. Crawford asked why the bill also addresses left turns on red for one-way streets; Miller said that provision is meant to address situations where bicycles do not trigger signal equipment and could otherwise be stranded at a light. Rep. Gannon questioned the lack of explicit liability language, and Miller said he did not know of a separate provision but would be open to an amendment if the committee wanted clearer language. Rep. Hill and Rep. Emble expressed concern that other drivers would not know what cyclists intend to do and that the bill could create special rules; Miller responded that cyclists would still be required to yield and that the law would not change right-of-way rules.
Several witnesses testified in support. Michael Frank, a Spofford cyclist and League cycling instructor, said the bill would help him safely commute and carry heavy groceries by reducing the effort and exposure involved in restarting after a full stop. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy and time, and would still require cyclists to stop at red lights unless the intersection is clear. He also noted that traffic signals often do not detect bicycles. No vote was taken during the hearing.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State and Local Government Apr 10th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- He said that, based on everything he had found out, the question is whether these entities should have
- I would hope that the entity, but if you say 'and upon the request of the entity,' I don't know if it's
- But the request, if it says 'and request of the entity,' if the entity doesn't request it, then good
- If there isn't a cause, then the only reason to have be would be the request of the entity.
- Let's say the entity says they can fire a lawyer anytime they want. But does it have to be?
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
Summary:
The Senate State and Local Government Committee reconvened and reviewed the status of several bills. The chair said bill 1377 could not be acted on until the House finished work on campaign finance bill 2156, and bill 1535 likely would not be ready because of unresolved concerns from Representative Davis and planned meetings with Highway Patrol and BCI. The committee therefore focused on bill 1601, which dealt with when the Attorney General may refuse or revoke special assistant attorney general appointments for certain state offices and entities.
Members debated the policy and constitutional implications of the bill, including whether it was solving a real problem or creating a potential conflict, and whether statewide elected officials and independent bodies should have their own counsel. After testimony from the Chief Deputy Attorney General clarifying current law and the appropriations process, the committee amended the bill to add the Ethics Commission to the list of entities and to narrow the affected offices to the Governor, State Auditor, and Ethics Commission. The committee also changed one provision from “and” to “or” to clarify the standard for refusal or revocation.
The committee then approved the bill as amended on a 6-0 vote and designated Senator Braunberger as the carrier. The chair said the committee would not meet the next morning and would instead reconvene the following week at the call of the chair.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Supportive housing provider grant funding provided 3/2/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um before I move to important entities.
- </c><00:09:35.760><c> whose</c> is talking about entities whose is talking about entities whose contracts
- </c><00:09:46.959><c> um</c><00:09:47.680><c> fall</c> just wondering how many entities um fall just
- wondering how many entities um fall into<00:09:48.240><c> this</c><00:09:48.560><c> category.
- :10:38.160><c> had</c><00:10:38.320><c> their</c> these entities that have had their these entities that
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- widened, which will likely<01:28:12.000><c> capture</c><01:28:12.360><c> more</c><01:28:12.719><c> entities
- </c><01:28:13.400><c> as</c><01:28:13.560><c> data</c> likely capture more entities as data likely capture
- more entities as data brokers<01:28:14.320><c> subject</c><01:28:14.920><c> to</c><01:28:15.040><c>
- It does not apply to government entities acting in their ordinary course of operation.
- As described previously, each data broker now must maintain a $20,000 bond with the state to cover liability
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- He says nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity and entities such as municipalities, counties, airports,
- and port authorities do not pay taxes, and the bill is intended to remove that issue for exempt entities
- 09.839><c> those</c> I'm trying to do is to state for those I'm trying to do is to state for those entities
- 11.039><c> exempt</c><01:08:11.440><c> from</c><01:08:11.599><c> tax</c><01:08:11.920><c> that</c> entities
- that are exempt from tax that entities that are exempt from tax that that<01:08:12.319><c> element</
Bills:
HB348 , HB106 , HB347 , HB54 , SB118 , SB167 , SB195 , HB260 , HB263 , HB328 , HB348 , HB106 , HB347 , HB54 , SB118 , SB167 , SB195 , HB260 , HB263 , HB328
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
bail reform, illegal aliens, violent offenses, pretrial detention, flight risk, court hearings, doxing, personal identifying information, harassment, online safety, law enforcement, public servants, penalties, consumer protection, illicit material, private rights, digital privacy, nonconsensual distribution, incarceration, pregnancy
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-15 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 145 provides an update to our sovereign entity financial liability caps, which were last updated
- House Bill 145 provides an update to our sovereign entity financial liability caps, which were last updated
- And it gives government entities the option to settle above the sovereign immunity caps if they elect
- serves as a disincentive for people bringing any lawsuit, regardless of merit, against a sovereign entity
- And all Representative Bartman is asking us to do is covering And all Representative Bartman is asking
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- You would think everybody would be covered there, but it seems to be, you know, that somebody's looking
- You would think everybody would be covered there, but it seems to be, you know, that somebody's looking
- people cannot afford these fees The average New Hampshire citizen does not have enough savings to cover
- That case permits New Hampshire to limit spending by corporations and business entities, and it also
- That case permits New Hampshire to limit spending by corporations and business entities, and it also
Committee:
House Election Law
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:37:02.920><c> these</c> already are we just want to cover these already are we just want to cover
- Can you guarantee that they'd be covered?
- Can you guarantee that they'd be covered?
- Can you guarantee that they'd be covered?
- APRNs would be covered? Can you guarantee that they'd be covered?
Committee:
Senate Commerce
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Mar 25th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It recreates entities transferred to or placed within the Office of the Governor.
- And we get a legislative auditor that gives you the entity, the law, Okay.
- So your next step was to notify all of these entities? Let me ask you.
- Next step was to notify all of these entities.
- And so I think we would have to do is look at that entity.
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, voter identification, election integrity, federal elections, public confidence, election security, SAVE America Act, Louisiana, election fraud, job advertisement, salary transparency, civil service, employment notification, applicant rights, legislative attendance, task force
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/17/26 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This allows a permanent withholding of payment to entities who have a credible allegation of fraud.
- This allows a permanent withholding of payment to entities who have a credible allegation of fraud.
- This allows a permanent withholding of payment to entities who have a credible allegation of fraud.
- But most importantly, when an individual or entity is participating in multiple state programs, this
- Thank you. of payment to entities who have a of payment to entities who have a credible<00:04:07.000>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Office of Inspector General 3/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, a few years ago, it was changed to allow other entities to also do that because of the workload on
- </c><00:09:28.160><c> to</c> uh changed to allow other entities to uh changed to allow other entities
- And uh unfortunately, other entities.
- <00:10:01.280><c> that</c> entity that entity that was<00:10:02.440><c> interested</c><00:10:02.880><
- </c><00:10:50.960><c> in</c><00:10:51.120><c> the</c> And I think having an entity in the And I think
WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Apr 15th, 2026
Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll hear from invited entities. There is no opportunity for public comment.
- Are they all made by one person, one entity? Folks right over here.
- Simply because a private entity engages with a public entity does not subject the entire private entity
- So in no way is IRG asserting that DRC is a public entity. Obviously, it is not.
- collective governmental entity, regardless of what it is labeled.