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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This would be the same for an electric or water utility that was also required to be moved or there was
- This would be the same for an electric This would be the same for an electric or<00:10:42.800><c> water
- 43.600><c> that</c><00:10:43.920><c> was</c><00:10:44.079><c> also</c><00:10:44.399><c> required</c> or water
- utility that was also required or water utility that was also required to<00:10:44.959><c> be</c><00
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
Keywords:
utilities, rate cases, cost recovery, reporting requirements, gas infrastructure, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- specific tree's dollar value based on certain measures such as carbon sequestration, clean air and water
- as carbon sequestration, clean<01:38:14.800><c> air</c><01:38:15.040><c> and</c><01:38:15.280><c> water
- </c><01:38:15.520><c> benefits,</c><01:38:16.800><c> the</c> clean air and water benefits, the clean
- air and water benefits, the reduced<01:38:17.520><c> heating</c><01:38:17.840><c> and</c><01:38:18.159
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 36 (2-27-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> House Bill 651, Representative Bray, an act relating to public water and wastewater systems and
- 01:45:34.320><c> relating</c><01:45:34.719><c> to</c><01:45:34.880><c> public</c><01:45:35.280><c> water
- </c><01:45:35.600><c> and</c> act relating to public water and act relating to public water and wastewater
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We're currently working on a statewide program on environment that deals with clean water and hackin
- ><00:41:32.800><c> deals</c><00:41:33.119><c> with</c><00:41:33.440><c> clean</c><00:41:33.760><c> water
- </c> environment that deals with clean water environment that deals with clean water and<00:41:34.240
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/17/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- security protocols and whether New Hampshire Department of Energy is prepared to be wading into these waters
- Energy is prepared to be waiting<01:15:48.880><c> into</c><01:15:49.120><c> these</c><01:15:49.440><c> waters
- </c> waiting into these waters. waiting into these waters.
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So, are you watering down your oral testimony now? Because the written testimony is very clear.
- So, are you watering down your oral testimony now? Because the written testimony is very clear.
- So, are you watering down your oral testimony now? Because the written testimony is very clear.
- So, are you watering down your oral testimony now? Because the written testimony is very clear.
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, athlete agents, student athletes, endorsement contracts, professional representation, registration requirements, sports law, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on Senate Bill 3263, which would create a state-supported endowment for University of Hawaii athletics NIL (name, image, and likeness) funding. University of Hawaii Athletics Director Matt Eliott supported the bill, saying NIL requires both immediate funding and a longer-term sustainable solution. He asked for several changes: lowering the initial endowment target from $10 million to $2 million so the fund could start sooner, allowing NIL reporting by team rather than by individual student-athlete, and clarifying that athletes may choose whether to use an agent, while still allowing certified agents or a parent/guardian if desired.
Committee members raised concerns about using taxpayer dollars for athlete compensation, the burden on a small-state budget, and whether the university could realistically raise the required matching funds. Several senators questioned whether the university had a concrete fundraising plan and whether the endowment would meaningfully help UH compete with larger programs. Eliott said UH is already fundraising privately for current NIL obligations, had raised more than $1.6 million toward a $3 million annual goal, and would continue fundraising for both short-term needs and the endowment match. He also said the university is not trying to compete with Power Five schools on the same scale, but to be successful at its own conference level.
Members also discussed transparency and privacy, with some senators arguing that if state money is used, the public should know how it is spent, while Eliott said individual student-athlete NIL information should remain private and team-level reporting would be preferable. He confirmed international student-athletes are eligible for NIL and said about 60 to 70 UH athletes are currently participating, with more than 100 expected next year. The discussion also touched on UH’s Mountain West media rights and local TV rights, with Eliott explaining that the conference distribution is expected to remain around $3.5 million and that local TV rights would be negotiated separately. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Commission to Study Costs of Special Education (10/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm giving you a really watered-down version.
- giving<01:15:13.280><c> you</c><01:15:13.440><c> a</c><01:15:13.600><c> really</c><01:15:13.920><c> watered
- </c><01:15:14.320><c> down</c> giving you a really watered down giving you a really watered down version
Summary:
The commission to study special education costs under SB 57 met for its second meeting, with members introducing themselves and reviewing background materials on New Hampshire special education identification rates, NAEP results, and a Wall Street Journal article about the rise in autism diagnoses. The chair explained that the commission is examining special education aid formulas, including how New Hampshire’s current catastrophic aid threshold works and how changes to that threshold might affect school districts, but noted that the needed data on how many students would shift into the aid system at lower thresholds is not yet available.
The main testimony came from Henry Litman of HHS on Medicaid reimbursement in schools. He explained that school-based Medicaid funding is tied to health-related services, not all special education services, and that federal rules are changing in state fiscal year 2027. Under the new approach, schools will move away from an in-kind methodology to a certified public expenditure model that may also allow recovery of some overhead costs, such as support staff time. He said the state won a federal grant to help build the new system, hired a vendor, and is setting up training and a help center for districts.
Members asked about why Medicaid claims have declined and whether districts are leaving money on the table. Litman said claims are down about 25% from pre-pandemic levels, with declines tied to federal and state rule changes, documentation requirements, provider qualification rules, and the end of temporary pandemic flexibilities. He said some districts adapted better than others depending on local medical-provider access and administrative capacity. He also said the new federal legislation does not directly affect schools, while New Hampshire’s return to pre-pandemic eligibility rules has reduced enrollment somewhat. No votes were taken, and the discussion ended with agreement that the commission needs better data to determine how much special education spending is truly Medicaid-eligible and whether additional legislation is needed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Seclusion Working Group - 10/08/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You're able to take a bathroom break and drink from the water fountain, but you have to go straight back
- break and drink able to take a bathroom break and drink from<00:54:48.000><c> the</c><00:54:48.240><c> water
- 49.200><c> but</c><00:54:49.359><c> you</c><00:54:49.599><c> have</c><00:54:49.680><c> to</c> from the water
- fountain, but you have to from the water fountain, but you have to go<00:54:50.000><c> straight</c><
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Local Government (9-23-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- institution is safe with the available materials that exist, with some of the locking mechanisms, the water
- locking that exist um with some of the locking mechanisms,<00:37:57.640><c> the</c><00:37:57.760><c> water
- </c><00:37:59.760><c> No</c> mechanisms, the water boiler, etc.
- No mechanisms, the water boiler, etc.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:07
Roll Call 00:00:13
Approval of Minutes from August Meeting 00:01:55
Discussion of County Jails 00:03:31
Discussion of Centralized Collection of Net Profits and Occupational License Taxes 01:02:12
Adjournment 01:54:56, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the August 26 minutes, and then took up a discussion of county jail funding. KACO representatives and county officials said jail operations are an ongoing strain for counties because they must pay for inmate care, facilities, and mandated standards, while many counties also rely on jail revenue to offset costs. They described Kentucky’s jail system, including 77 jails, 43 closed counties without jails, and the mix of county, state, federal, and controlled-intake inmates. KACO emphasized that counties remain financially responsible for inmates even when they must contract with other jails, often at costs above the state’s per diem rate, and said it is developing a broader proposal to present later.
The testimony focused on rising expenses and shrinking revenue. KACO said counties spent about $374 million on jail operations in FY24, up 24% from FY19, and about $41 million on jail medical costs, up 40%. General fund support for jails was said to total $147 million in FY24, more than double pre-COVID levels. Speakers also noted that state inmate populations in county jails have fallen from about 11,500 in 2019 to 7,212 in 2025, while federal inmates have increased because they are more lucrative for counties. The state jail per diem of $35.34 was described as insufficient to cover actual costs, especially medical care.
County judges from Webster, Knox, and Hardin counties gave examples of local budget pressure. Webster County said it now houses 114 state prisoners, 47 county prisoners, and 24 out-of-county prisoners, and that it transferred $512,000 from its general fund to the jail last year, about $77 per taxpayer. Knox County said its jail budget has grown from an initial $2.8 million projection to $5.7 million, with $3 million coming from occupational tax revenue. Hardin County said its jail has an approximate $11 million expense budget against $5 million in revenue, creating a $6 million deficit, driven by higher payroll, medical, and insurance costs and a 29% drop in state prisoner revenue. The judge said the county has responded with property tax increases and an expanded occupational tax district, but still uses reserves to cover other county services.
A Grant County magistrate then began speaking from the perspective of magistrates and commissioners, describing her background working at a local jail before serving in county government. The discussion remained centered on the fiscal burden of jails and the need for counties and the legislature to work together on a long-term solution.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on S.F. 1832 - Jobs and Labor Omnibus - 05/14/25
Transcript Highlights:
- you know, once in a while you can't be at the meetings all the time, but I think it does hold some water
- /c><01:12:51.840><c> does</c><01:12:52.640><c> hold</c><01:12:52.960><c> some</c><01:12:53.360><c> water
- </c><01:12:53.760><c> to</c> but I think it does hold some water to but I think it does hold some water
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- state, has dropped into 2020 to 2014 levels, which researchers such as Patrick Shy argue is the high-water
- argue</c><01:29:47.360><c> is</c><01:29:47.480><c> the</c><01:29:47.639><c> high</c><01:29:47.840><c> water
- </c><01:29:48.119><c> mark</c> Patrick shy argue is the high water mark Patrick shy argue is the high
- water mark for<01:29:48.520><c> being</c><01:29:48.719><c> the</c><01:29:48.920><c> safest</c><01:29
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- department to formulate an estimate, and just with an estimate expected in just a few days when the waters
- /c><00:49:45.720><c> days</c><00:49:46.559><c> when</c><00:49:46.920><c> the</c><00:49:47.079><c> waters
- </c><00:49:47.520><c> rise</c><00:49:48.520><c> in</c> just a few days when the waters rise in just a
- few days when the waters rise in regards<00:49:49.000><c> to</c><00:49:49.160><c> mitigation</c><00:
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And now we are on to Representative Canutson, who brought water for the committee.
- to Representative Canutson<00:36:28.320><c> who</c><00:36:28.640><c> brought</c><00:36:29.280><c> water
- </c><00:36:29.920><c> for</c><00:36:30.160><c> the</c> Canutson who brought water for the Canutson who
- brought water for the committee.<00:36:30.800><c> I</c> committee.
Keywords:
HF1918, Department of Children Youth and Families, DCYF, child welfare, foster care, out-of-home placement, permanency planning, relative search, noncustodial parent, kinship care, family preservation, African American Child and Family Well-Being, racial disproportionality, maltreatment reporting, educational neglect, truancy, school attendance, Great Start compensation, child care provider payments, TEACH early childhood program
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It protects the seal of the sites from being broken, not allowing utility lines such as sewer, water,
- from getting access to travel downstream, putting an undue burden on his community to provide clean water
- The sites from being broken, not allowing utility lines such as sewer, water, electric, natural gas,
- from getting access to travel downstream, putting an undue burden on his community to provide clean water
Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
school calendar, education, school year, Labor Day, state law, school construction, landfill, dump site, closed landfill, contaminated site, pollution control agency, school siting, public school, charter school, environmental health, student safety, brownfield, solid waste, waste disposal site, site contamination
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The chairs have always, from Commerce, dipped their toe into that very cold water as well, that you were
- 01:30:40.280><c> cold</c> dipped their toe into that very cold dipped their toe into that very cold water
- 41.480><c> you</c><01:30:41.560><c> were</c><01:30:41.760><c> referring</c><01:30:42.159><c> to</c> water
- as well that you were referring to water as well that you were referring to um<01:30:43.080><c> to</
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
Keywords:
health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, newborn safety, anonymity, healthcare provider, safe place, child welfare, HF499, nursing, nurse licensure, temporary permit, temporary nursing permit, Board of Nursing, endorsement licensure, reregistration, refresher course, health occupations
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- those telephone, television, or internet provider services are delivered; gas, electric, solid waste, water
- :37:56.599><c> electric</c><00:37:57.079><c> solid</c><00:37:57.560><c> waste</c><00:37:57.920><c> water
- </c><00:37:58.200><c> sewer</c> gas electric solid waste water sewer gas electric solid waste water sewer
Committee:
Senate Elections
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- They fit on top of a water tower.
- If their competition comes in and they want to find a water tower across the town to put one of their
- If their competition comes in and they want to find a water tower across the town to put one of their
- If their competition comes in and they want to find a water tower across the town to put one of their
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- discussion. working there for 20 some years and working there for 20 some years and still<01:07:32.680><c> water
- 34.839><c> up</c><01:07:35.200><c> in</c><01:07:35.359><c> a</c><01:07:35.520><c> hospital</c> still water
- and um woke up in a hospital still water and um woke up in a hospital bed<01:07:36.520><c> because</
- we</c><01:19:51.400><c> saw</c><01:19:51.639><c> on</c><01:19:51.760><c> Still</c><01:19:52.159><c> Water
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Delaying or watering down the Paid Family Leave bill would be cruel and unnecessary.
- from an unexpected injury<01:14:52.080><c> delaying</c><01:14:52.679><c> or</c><01:14:52.840><c> watering
- </c><01:14:53.239><c> down</c><01:14:53.440><c> the</c> injury delaying or watering down the injury delaying
- or watering down the Paid<01:14:53.840><c> Family</c><01:14:54.159><c> bill</c><01:14:54.440><c> would
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment could also make it harder to invest in roads, water treatment, and other infrastructure
- representative<01:20:50.679><c> harder</c><01:20:51.040><c> has</c><01:20:51.239><c> a</c><01:20:51.440><c> water
- </c><01:20:52.120><c> town</c> representative harder has a water town representative harder has a water
Committee:
House Taxes