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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The ESEA operates through a comprehensive system of funding allocation and accountability measures.
- of those kind of replicating with all of those kind of pre-operational<01:46:31.920><c> startup</c><
- aside for staff and operations salaries at MDE for the administration of the State Library Services
- aside for staff and operations salaries at MDE for the administration of the State Library Services
- aside for staff and operations salaries at MDE for the administration of the State Library Services
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- of 24 hours uh if you meet that you of of 24 hours uh if you meet that you will<00:04:54.320><c> for
- </c><00:25:44.760><c> of</c> centers help the overall operations of centers help the overall operations
- </c> have wins of have wins of 227<00:55:52.920><c> mil</c> 227 mil 227 mil hour<00:55:55.280><c> that's
- , supervising the 24-hour, 365-day operations of our state warning point.
- -day operations of our state warning point.
Committee:
House Public Safety
Summary:
The committee held its first hearing of the 2025 session and began with housekeeping on testimony deadlines, hybrid participation rules, time management, and expectations for civility. The chair said testimony posted at least 24 hours in advance would be available to members and the public at the same time, late testimony would still be processed, and decision-making would generally be deferred to later in the day so morning hearings could adjourn before the noon floor session.
The first bill heard was HB 673 on emergency management. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator James Barros testified in opposition, saying the bill could undermine the executive’s unity of command during emergencies and objecting to provisions allowing the legislature to terminate a state of emergency by a two-thirds vote. Members asked about the difference between an emergency order and a state of emergency, whether other states use legislative checks and balances, and whether long-running emergencies such as COVID-19 or homelessness should have clearer end conditions. Barros said the agency, along with the Attorney General’s office and the governor’s office, would review the language and that the issue is setting conditions for when an emergency ends.
The committee then heard HB 596, also on emergency management, which would clarify types of events that count as dangers and emergencies. Barros opposed the bill, saying the current list covers known hazards but should remain open-ended for future threats; he cited COVID-19 as an example of an unforeseen event and said the bill could limit flexibility. Members asked whether the list could be expanded, and Barros said the agency would look at that possibility. Testimony included support from the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii and concerns from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii about the bill’s special fund provisions; the committee also corrected testimony that had been submitted for the wrong bill.
The final measure discussed was HB 1060 on emergency preparedness and the Community Readiness Center Program. Barros explained the proposal as part of HEMA’s effort to build local readiness centers and community hubs, with an initial target of 10 communities through a federal grant and a longer-term concept of roughly 100 statewide. The Climate Advisory Team supported the bill’s intent but urged that centers be developed with strong community and nonprofit involvement through the HARRP program. The Department of Taxation offered comments on the special fund, and members raised questions about cost, size, use of existing school facilities, public messaging, and equity across communities. Barros said the centers would provide backup communications, power, water, and food for a community group, would not function as general shelters, and would be designed to help communities hunker down and recover after a disaster.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, I'm here with the leadership of some of our agencies to present highlights of Governor DeSantis's
- the Office of Insurance Regulation and the Office of Financial Regulation, the Department of Management
- to deliver the agency's mission of efficient licensing, fair regulation, and reliable statewide operations
- In addition to that, the Florida Lottery continues to operate on less than 1% of our revenues.
- And it's kind of hard to manage elections of that size, but with the amount of staff that we have, so
Summary:
The committee first took up confirmation of five water management district appointees: Ted Everett and Jerome Pate to the Northwest Florida Water Management District, Michael Romano to the Big Cypress Basin Board of the South Florida Water Management District, and Paul Bissfam, John Hall, and Virginia Johns to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Senator McClain moved confirmation, the roll was called, and the committee recommended all appointees favorably.
Members then received the Governor’s Florida First budget presentations for environmental agencies. The environmental package totaled about $5.8 billion and emphasized Everglades restoration, water quality, resilience, land conservation, state parks, hazardous waste cleanup, wildlife management, wildfire response, and citrus support. DEP highlighted more than $1.4 billion for water resources, including $810 million for Everglades restoration, $202 million for Resilient Florida, $150 million for Florida Forever, $70 million for state parks, and $221 million for contamination cleanup. FWC, Agriculture, and Citrus funding priorities were also outlined. Members asked about Florida Forever funding, state park wastewater and septic needs, a reduction at the Florida Wildlife Research Institute, and beach renourishment funding for storm damage.
The committee also heard the General Government portion of the budget, which totaled about $2.9 billion and covered DBPR, Lottery, Financial Services, Management Services, Revenue, PERC, and the Gaming Control Commission. DBPR requested funds for license processing, an animal abuse hotline, fleet replacement, and IT retention. FGCC sought new enforcement squads and an IT licensing/enforcement system. The Lottery proposed marketing, retail engagement, IT, and retention funding. DMS emphasized building modernization, fleet telematics, 911 and radio upgrades, cybersecurity, a local government cybersecurity grant program, and data interoperability. PERC described a sharp increase in labor cases and elections after SB 256 and requested staffing, election administration, and hearing officer pay increases. DFS highlighted My Safe Florida Home, fire marshal and first responder support, financial investigations, and gold and silver legal tender implementation. Revenue requested operational and IT funding and support for fiscally constrained counties. Questions focused on DBPR’s condo and HOA initiatives, cybersecurity grant reductions, and the My Safe Florida Home program’s abandoned grants and matching requirements. No additional votes were taken, and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/10/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The amount of information, the transparency of the operations of nonprofits, again, the foodless food
- The amount of information, the transparency of the operations of nonprofits, again, the foodless food
- The amount of information, the transparency of the operations of nonprofits, again, the foodless food
- The amount of information, the transparency of the operations of nonprofits, again, the foodless food
- The amount of information, the transparency of the operations of nonprofits, again, the foodless food
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities And Communications Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- going to have some times of the year the sun coming up, you know, before, in the 4 o'clock hour, 4:45
- going to have some times of the year the sun coming up, you know, before, in the 4 o'clock hour, 4.45
- capacity to meet the peak forecasted demand in each hour of the day of each month.
- capacity to meet the peak forecasted demand in each hour of the day of each month.
- Claire Sullivan, on behalf of the city of Belmont and the town of Hillsborough, in strong support.
Committee:
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications
Summary:
The committee heard several energy, telecommunications, and regulatory bills. SB 929 by Senator Jones would require the California Energy Commission chair to appear annually and report to the Legislature on the commission’s activities, plans, and outreach; it was presented as a low-cost oversight measure and drew no opposition. SB 1138 by Senator Padilla would let load-serving entities trade hourly resource adequacy obligations under the CPUC’s slice-of-day framework to reduce overprocurement and lower ratepayer costs; supporters said it could save tens of millions of dollars, while questions focused on reliability and whether savings would reach customers. SB 913 by Senator Becker would create a clearer pathway for customer-sited distributed energy resources, such as home batteries and smart thermostats, to participate in resource adequacy markets; supporters said it would unlock existing clean capacity and reduce costs, and members asked about reliability, opt-in participation, and compensation for homeowners.
The committee also heard SB 1197 by Senator Niello, which would move California to permanent standard time if federal law allows, with testimony from a sleep medicine physician supporting the health and safety benefits of ending the time switch and opposition from golf industry representatives who urged a broader analysis of economic, recreational, and public safety impacts. Members debated whether the 2018 voter approval required another vote and whether Congress would need to act. SB 1265 by Senator Richardson would codify and expand the Go Green financing program by creating a new fund and allowing broader partnerships beyond current IOU service areas; supporters said it would expand access to clean energy financing statewide. SB 1337 by Senator Richardson would create a working group to coordinate fuel transition policy and refinery-related issues following SB 237, with supporters emphasizing the need for better interagency coordination and some members asking how it would avoid duplicative work.
The committee also considered SB 1191 by Senator Ochoa Bogh, which would extend the California High-Cost Fund A and B programs for rural telephone service through 2033; supporters said the surcharge-funded program is essential for affordable service and emergency connectivity in remote areas. After discussion, the committee adopted amendments where offered and voted all of the bills out of committee, generally on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with SB 1265 receiving one no vote. Several bills were held on call briefly and then later passed when the committee reconvened, and the hearing adjourned after all listed measures were reported out.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I think part of the process outside of the building is that it's controlled by a small group of people
- of candidacy.
- Members of the committee, Nikki Strong here on behalf of the city of St. Peters. Here's speaking.
- Members of the committee, Nikki Strong here on behalf of the City of St.
- voters, tens of thousands of voters in St.
Summary:
The Committee on Elections first met in executive session and took up a committee substitute for H.J.R. 122, which combined H.J.R. 122 with related measures H.J.R. 104 and H.J.R. 149. Representative Banderman offered and the committee adopted an amendment limiting leadership terms in the resolution from three terms to two for the House speaker and from two terms to one for the Senate president. The committee then adopted the revised substitute and voted the combined resolution do pass by a 9-1 vote.
In public hearing, the committee heard HB 1987, a technical fix to local filing deadlines for declarations of candidacy when the deadline falls on a holiday. Representative Hinman explained the bill was requested by city and school clerks to avoid requiring offices to open on holidays such as New Year’s Eve or Christmas Day. Testimony from city, municipal, and county clerk organizations was unanimously supportive, and no opposition was offered.
The committee also heard HCR 23, which urges Congress to recognize state authority over election laws and campaign finance. Sponsor Representative Perkins and supporting witnesses argued the resolution is a federalism measure grounded in the Tenth Amendment and noted that similar resolutions have passed in 24 other states. Some members questioned whether the resolution could conflict with federal election policy or allow inconsistent state approaches, but the sponsor said the measure simply affirms state authority and does not mandate any specific policy.
Finally, the committee heard HB 1802, which would allow poll challengers and watchers to be present during in-person absentee voting in first-class and charter counties, with procedures for advance notice. The sponsor said the bill was intended to create consistency after differing county practices and to address issues seen in St. Charles County during the 2024 election. The St. Charles County election director supported the bill as a clarification of existing law, while some members raised concerns about unequal treatment of counties and the potential for disruption. The hearing concluded without a vote on HB 1987, HCR 23, or HB 1802.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- As a result, Alfredo's family lived in fear of deportation during Operation Wetback.
- So, Alfredo's family lived in fear of deportation during Operation Wetback in the 1950s.
- Of course we have poor. Do we take care of our poor? Of course we take care of our poor.
- I think the several hours of debate on this bill has made one thing crystal clear, that this budget can
- We had a lot of debate today, a lot of explanations, a lot of comments, a lot of questions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Most of us can only dream of one.
- ><c> kind</c><00:45:49.520><c> of</c> the barriers some of the kind of the barriers some of the kind
- It'll update minute by minute and hour by hour on the health of our students.
- c><01:27:03.080><c> health</c><01:27:03.320><c> of</c> minute and hour by hour on the health of minute
- and hour by hour on the health of our<01:27:03.679><c> students</c><01:27:04.639><c> so</c><01:27:04.840
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/24/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- It will go on for over a half an hour, most of the same stuff pretty much, everything you would see in
- I guess it could be extremely expensive if you had hours and hours worth of attorney fees.
- I guess it could be extremely expensive if you had hours and hours worth of attorney fees.
- I guess it could be extremely expensive if you had hours and hours worth of attorney fees.
- of</c><01:26:57.560><c> uh</c> if you had hours and hours worth of uh if you had hours and hours worth
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The ruling of the chair stand as a judgment of the Senate.
- Native Americans would not have died because of the way that they operate the agency.
- The hours came out of the discussions with the providers and Access.
- of minutia.
- his vehicle, and they dragged him out of the vehicle and then they detained him for hours.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think today we could probably fill two hours with kind of just resetting, recalibrating, and setting
- </c> of so this is still the subject of of so this is still the subject of discussion<00:04:26.520><c
- I suggest maybe Monday morning, since we only have two hours in Division II because of the full committee
- We could probably fill most of the two hours just going through all that stuff.
- probably fill most of the two hours just probably fill most of the two hours just going<00:10:11.160>
Summary:
The Finance Division II work session focused on organizing the committee’s remaining budget work and reviewing a set of recommended changes to House Bills 1 and 2. Mr. Landrian explained the committee’s tracking sheets and draft amendment package, noted that the division was being asked to find roughly $200 million in reductions, and said the governor’s lottery proposal in House Bill 2 could help offset part of that target. Members also discussed how revenue estimates tied to fee changes would be handled, with the chair saying the committee could seek Ways and Means input but would ultimately decide the estimates itself.
The committee then considered four mostly technical amendments to House Bill 2. It voted unanimously to delete Section 81, which duplicated CCSNH dual and concurrent enrollment language already moving in House Bill 192; to delete Sections 143 and 144, which duplicated police standards and training extra-duty language already in House Bill 778; to adopt a correction to Section 151 that removed an inadvertently repeated sentence; and to delete Section 178 because the same Lottery Commission language already appears in House Bill 1. The committee also agreed to approve Section 4 of House Bill 1, the Lottery Commission boilerplate language, while deferring action on Section 2 of House Bill 1 until the university and community college budget is settled.
A substantial portion of the meeting was spent planning upcoming work sessions and discussing possible revenue measures. The committee planned to invite Fish and Game on Monday to review a large set of follow-up materials and to discuss a possible amendment requiring hunters and trappers to pay the license fee before taking free training classes, with a second chance to retake the class if needed. Members also discussed possible fee adjustments for Safety and Fish and Game, including using dedicated-fund fees to reduce reliance on general funds and help stabilize the Highway Fund and Fish and Game Fund. The chair emphasized that all actions were recommendations until the committee’s final deadline and encouraged members to review draft language carefully before voting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Anonymous threat reporting 3/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And right at the end of kind of the 11th hour last year, the department pushed to get $150,000 to administer
- ><00:23:40.559><c> the</c> of kind of the 11th hour last year, the of kind of the 11th hour last year
- Uh, there may be some operational funding that we had carried over because of FTEs or in some areas like
- </c><00:29:24.880><c> of</c> um some of which came in the forms of of um some of which came in the forms
- </c> evaluation of the true effectiveness of evaluation of the true effectiveness of this<00:35:50.160
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee - (5-13-25) (Part2)
Transcript Highlights:
- So part of this is working with those tour operators to promote what Kentucky has.
- is working with those part of this is is working with those tour<00:04:13.360><c> operators</c><00:04
- kind of shave some of the weight off of it.
- I'd also like to share that since there are a multiplicity of programs that are already operating in
- programs that are multiplicity of programs that are already<00:29:00.240><c> operate</c><00:29:00.559
Summary:
The committee first approved contracts 98, 99, and 100, then heard from the Kentucky Department of Tourism on a contract with the United Kingdom and other European markets. Tourism officials said the state has had similar international marketing contracts since 2013, that international visitors spend about six times more per day than domestic travelers, and that the work includes marketing, public relations, familiarization trips, and media outreach. After questions about costs and effectiveness, the contract was approved by roll call.
Members then reviewed Finance Cabinet facilities contracts 29 and 48 for engineering and architectural services tied to project design, including a specialized lab expansion project. The chair raised concerns that the fees seemed high for services that do not include construction, while the agency explained the work covers design for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural planning, and that the lab project’s specialized pathogen-related work limits the pool of firms. The committee voted to approve the contracts.
The Attorney General’s office then presented an opioid abatement agreement. Senator Meredith asked how the commission coordinates with other state behavioral health efforts, and staff explained that the commission allocates settlement funds based on applications and includes related agency representation to help avoid duplication. The contract was approved. The committee also approved a behavioral health contract for 988 chat and text services, which will expand Kentucky-based crisis response coverage to 24/7 and move more of the state’s calls, chats, and texts from a national center to local specialists. A related amendment for the Voices of Hope overdose response contract was approved after staff said the increase simply extends services into the next fiscal year.
Finally, the committee approved a DCBS contract for the Building Bridges Initiative, which provides training and peer mentoring for residential child care providers, and then approved three contracts for the Council on Developmental Disabilities. Those contracts were explained as necessary because the council is the designated state agency for federal DD Act funding, and one questioned item involving an advocacy and sexuality initiative was described as part of the council’s five-year plan focused on self-advocacy, systems change, and capacity building. The committee also discussed a food insecurity survey contract with a Kentucky nonprofit, with staff saying the organization was chosen for its statewide network and ability to gather raw data, while members raised concerns about whether the study should distinguish between lack of food and poor diet. All of the reviewed contracts were approved by roll call.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- that students get the full range of experiences from their education so that students take 15 hours per
- semester of credit hours.
- So they get credit hours for doing some of that work.
- Just a couple of renders of Cato Springs.
- we work off kind of the remainder of those.
Committee:
All TASK FORCE ON AUTISM
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- of the people of Minnesota.
- ><c> people</c><00:09:38.640><c> of</c> body of representatives of the people of body of representatives
- It operates very similarly for those who are visiting the state of Minnesota who are registered in their
- many hours of conversations with relevant stakeholders.
- </c><01:22:55.520><c> of</c> with many many many hours of with many many many hours of conversations<
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So when I think about this, Miss Solo, I just wonder about the challenges of a 24-hour care facility.
- </c><00:47:44.359><c> of</c><00:47:44.599><c> the</c> discussed uh in the first hour of the discussed
- uh in the first hour of the hearing<00:47:45.079><c> today</c><00:47:46.079><c> as</c><00:47:46.240>
- Chair and members of the committee, my name is Paxton Whiffler, and I'm the Chief Operating Officer of
- of punishing operators who've the effect of punishing operators who've been<01:30:56.360><c> doing</
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE 23 24 FISCAL YEAR WAS THE YEAR OF START UP OPERATIONS. SO WE HAD ABOUT $12 MILLION.
- FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL WE APPROVE THINGS LIKE CALENDAR, INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE, AND ARE LOOKING
- AND FLDS IS A CONTRACTED OPERATOR OF THE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.
- THIS IS IN THE FIRST SET OF MONTHS OF OPERATION.
- WHAT I FOUND WAS THE ACTUAL SCREEN TIME AND USAGE OF THOSE LAPTOPS WAS ACTUALLY SEVERAL HOURS IN A DAY
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/19/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- seen, involving energy companies that could be considered a municipality but operate in a bunch of different
- She said energy companies have what could be considered a municipality, but they operate in a bunch of
- , Minnesota, which is about an hour north of Minneapolis and St.
- </c><01:58:39.400><c> of</c><01:58:39.520><c> separate</c> that have to have two hours of separate that
- have to have two hours of separate power<01:58:40.320><c> of</c><01:58:40.440><c> power,</c><01:58:41.200
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- So thank you, Senate and House chairs and members of... hours.
- I got to hold Lee for the last hour of his life. I got to tell him how much I loved him.
- It requires the operator of the facility to identify another individual who has been properly trained
- Well, in 2023, the longest time of death was 137 hours in Oregon, which would be 5.5 days.
- In 2024, the report showed that the time of death ranged from seven minutes to 26 hours.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on bills in three areas: emergency medical services/AED access, athletic training and student safety, and end-of-life options. Committee chairs outlined testimony rules and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. Some bills had no live witnesses, while others drew extensive testimony from advocates, professionals, and legislators.
On AED-related bills, the American Heart Association supported requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events and athletic fields, citing sudden cardiac arrest survival rates and urging cardiac emergency response plans as an added safeguard. A parks and recreation professional supported AED access but raised concerns about the cost, staffing, maintenance, and feasibility for municipalities with limited resources. Athletic trainers supported expanding their scope of practice and removing workplace restrictions, arguing it would improve injury prevention, reduce costs, and help retain professionals in Massachusetts.
The committee also took extensive testimony on end-of-life options legislation. Supporters included legislators, physicians, hospice volunteers, clergy, patients’ family members, and advocacy groups, who described the bills as allowing terminally ill, mentally capable adults to choose a peaceful death with strict safeguards and self-administration requirements. They emphasized personal stories of suffering, public support, and the claim that other states have not seen abuse. Opponents, including faith-based, disability-rights, and family policy representatives, argued the bills amount to physician-assisted suicide, could pressure vulnerable people, and may be influenced by prognosis errors, coercion, or financial incentives. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I live over an hour from the closest hospital with maternity care services, as do many of the families
- I'm thinking of a couple of examples I've experienced where there's a prolonged rupture of membranes
- of correction.
- I know we were aware of instances of runaways, and in the case of foster youth, that is something the
- I know every day across the spectrum of six different types of placements where each of those kids are
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 639 from Senator Ben Taves, which would modernize Idaho’s licensed midwifery laws by replacing a fixed statutory medication list with a board-defined formulary and protocol for maternal and neonatal care. Supporters, including licensed midwives Charity Catlin and Valerie Hall, said the bill would reduce unnecessary hospital transfers, especially for stable postpartum hemorrhage cases and other rural maternity situations, while lowering costs and preserving recovery and bonding. Senator Taves said he worked with the Idaho Midwifery Council and that the bill aligns Idaho with neighboring states. The committee voted to send HB 639 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then received a presentation from the Office of Performance Evaluations on state oversight of children’s residential care. OPE reported concerns about limited licensing authority, unclear children’s rights information, lack of required reporting on restraint and seclusion, weak enforcement, and inconsistent monitoring practices. The report also found that foster youth placements in residential care had increased, including out-of-state placements, and that the state lacked a clear way to track whether children were in the most appropriate setting. OPE recommended more unannounced surveys, standardized contract monitoring, better communication across divisions, and clearer abuse-investigation procedures.
Department of Health and Welfare officials responded that they had already reduced congregate care use, created a Continuity Care Bureau, and implemented or were implementing several recommendations. They said licensing had adopted priority response timelines similar to child protection cases and was working on resident-rights improvements, but acknowledged a remaining gap in placing substantiated perpetrators on a registry and said legislative action would be needed. The committee discussed the need for stronger oversight for both foster and privately placed children, and the chair announced the committee would meet again the next day for a Medicaid and managed care presentation.