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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25

State Government Finance and Policy

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  • Human Services and finance policy all in Human Services and finance policy all in favor<01:19:10.120>
  • services.
  • We work hard to provide quality services. We work hard to maintain the public's trust.
  • I will reference the for-profit... provide quality services we work hard to provide quality services
  • practical and would lead to service practical and would lead to service disruption<01:35:42.280>
Bills: HF1, HF2
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 27th, 2026

Appropriations

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  • We provide services to seniors. We provide services to seniors. leadership programs for teens.
  • And why did you remove dental services? Surgeries. And why did you remove dental services?
  • We still have additional services like ophthalmology and some other service.
  • There's a rate differential or a Medicare rate. ...service, which if you just did the gastro service
  • The substantial gap is based solely on ownership structure, not on differences in quality of care, services
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

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  • Office of Prosecution Services, $192,000. Department of Forensic Science, $450,000.
  • Office of Prosecution Services, $192,000. Department of Forensic Science, $450,000.
  • Office of Prosecution Services 1,92,000. Office of Prosecution Services 1,92,000.
  • And then Department of Senior Services,<00:21:26.559> 500,000.
  • Miss Hall left, but Services, 500,000.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

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  • rather than after 25 years of credited service.
  • just trying to get them into reentry services.
  • My understanding is they will use the services, or they can use their own services as they go, so they
  • And so what do we need to do to deliver the services?
  • unless the treatment or service, offender specific evaluations treatment or polygraph services unless
Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 1630, which would direct AHCCCS to seek federal approval for a home- and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with quarterly implementation updates, stakeholder input, and a cap on enrollment. The sponsor and advocates from Arizona Mad Moms argued the bill would create an assisted-living-style Medicaid option for the most disabled SMI individuals, improve continuity of care, and reduce state general fund costs by shifting some expenses to federal Medicaid funding. Access testified neutral, estimating a total fiscal impact of $27.7 million, including $5.83 million general fund, and explained the need for CMS approval. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the initial cap to 250 members, changing reporting frequency, and adjusting eligibility and expansion conditions, then passed SB 1630 as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1131, which originally required school districts and charter schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans and appropriated $1 million for implementation. An amendment replaced the mandate with a reporting requirement on AED counts, CPR/AED-trained staff, and whether schools have a plan, while keeping a grant component for AEDs and prioritizing rural schools. The American Heart Association supported the amended approach as a way to gather baseline data and target resources, and members discussed AED training, school preparedness, and whether the funding should favor rural or high-population schools. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1131 as amended on a 9-1 vote, with Senator Kuby voting no and several members explaining concerns about funding and priorities. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1582, which concerned the school safety interoperability fund. An amendment shifted the appropriation from the Department of Education to the Department of Administration and allocated funds to specific county sheriff offices for continuing operation and maintenance of existing interoperability systems, while narrowing the program to public safety agencies and school districts and requiring twice-yearly testing. Sheriffs, a county school superintendent, and the Arizona Sheriffs Association described the systems as useful for drills and real emergencies, improving communication between schools and first responders; one speaker noted the program had been used in drills and at least one live deployment. Some members questioned the audit findings, the focus on rural counties, and whether the program was a good use of funds, while supporters emphasized its value for school safety. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1582 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1504, which would change retirement rules for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel by allowing earlier normal retirement and shortening the COLA waiting period, with an amendment exempting the changes from the statutory pre-funding requirement. Supporters from firefighter and police groups said the bill would improve recruitment and retention and let employees receive earned benefits sooner, while city, county, and taxpayer representatives warned it would add substantial unfunded liabilities and undermine the 2016 pension reforms. Actuarial testimony estimated significant costs, including tens of millions in annual or upfront impacts depending on how the change is funded, and members debated whether the amendment would shift costs onto future taxpayers or simply spread them over time. The transcript ends during continued testimony and discussion on SB 1504, before a final vote is reached.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-20-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Also, Governor's Message 730, Advisory Board on Veteran Services, Janet Covington, who is joined by her
  • Message 730, Advisory Board<00:02:57.120> on<00:02:57.560> Veteran<00:02:58.000> Services
  • ,<00:02:58.720> Janet Board on Veteran Services, Janet Board on Veteran Services, Janet Covington
  • Thank you so much for your service and welcome to the Senate.
HI
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  • First responder status would help provide essential training, critical supporting services, including
  • First responder status would help provide essential training, critical supporting services, including
  • First responder status would help provide essential training, critical supporting services, including
  • Services, Hawaii State Department<00:35:27.760> of<00:35:27.840> Defense.
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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Irwin for 33 years of distinguished military service.
  • And whereas Chief Irwin has not only served as a role model and mentor to fellow service members but
  • His tireless efforts to promote service, sacrifice, and patriotism.
  • He has given service to this country as well.
  • And so we know the quality of this team.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • is emergency medical service providers. is emergency medical service providers.
  • And I think there may be some services.
  • <00:34:10.720> because<00:34:10.960> we services in our association because we services
  • So what do services do here in Alabama? They cut services to get inside their budget.
  • They cut services to here in Alabama?
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Health and Human Services is called to order.
  • Chair Warner and members of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, I'm Kayla Black.
  • I’ve done some looking into USDA QC quality control data.
  • SB 1162 establishes the Department of Health Services as the agency responsible...
  • and capabilities, non-medical care and support services, and the needs of the patients.
Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee opened with approval of the January 28 and 29 minutes and a welcome to Arizona Physical Therapy Day at the Capitol, including remarks from physical therapy advocates and students. The committee then took up several bills related to SNAP, health care oversight, child welfare, dementia planning, and safe haven newborn surrender. On SNAP, SB 1334 would bar DES from seeking or renewing federal waivers of work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents unless authorized by law; it passed 4-1. SB 1333 would require DES to reduce the SNAP payment error rate to 3% by 2030, with regular reporting, corrective action plans, and possible funding penalties; an amendment changed the reporting to quarterly and required a special audit, and the bill passed 4-1 as amended. SB 1331 would require able-bodied adults under 60 receiving SNAP to participate in mandatory employment and training unless exempt; testimony split between supporters citing work incentives and opponents warning of administrative burden and impacts on families and food banks, and it passed 4-2. The committee also advanced SB 1162, which clarifies DHS as the lead licensing and monitoring agency for health care institutions and, as amended, requires DHS and AHCCCS/Access to coordinate to identify duplicative oversight and report back periodically; it passed unanimously. SB 1017, requiring signatures on emergency informed consent forms for surgical procedures, passed 4-2. SB 1149, dealing with DCS periodic review hearings and notice/reporting requirements, including for tribal parties, passed 5-1. SB 1249, which designates DHS as the lead agency on Alzheimer’s and dementia planning and creates a dementia services program funded through lottery monies under the adopted amendment, passed unanimously after emotional testimony from advocates and family members. Finally, SB 1253, clarifying that a parent may surrender a newborn at the hospital of birth without leaving and returning, passed 5-0. The committee then adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Health Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Health

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  • And it does that just because those dates of disposition add delays to people that are needing services
  • of Does that just because those dates of dispositions add delays to people that are needing services
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • and adds an emergency service. provider exemption.
  • And obviously, when we have these types of services, they cost money, and a lot of times these services
  • It is all of the other services in Fort Worth that provide homeless services, and they would be impacted
  • I have used services in these navigation service providers.
  • Be with navigation services and outreach services, public schools, ISDs, and charter schools.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It defines navigation services. It adds an emergency service. Provider exemption.
  • services? It would be on the provider.
  • they can continue to provide the services. services outside of what I would call a protective network
  • It is all of the other services in Fort Worth that provide homeless services and they would be impacted
  • I have used services in these navigation service providers in any given year. about 10% of North Dallas
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 26th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • A 22 Reuters investigation into services provided in the U.S. between 2007 and 2022.
  • clinics has grown from none to over 100, and that does not include Planned Parenthood and online services
  • I filed complaints with the Texas Health and Human Services and the Attorney General.
  • In the corner, I had to go to Easter service stumbling around and drooling in the corner.
  • Was found incompetent to stand trial awaiting restoration services.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 26th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • They agreed to give up two things: inpatient mental health care and OBGYN services.
  • I forget the term, but human services can humanely remove it.
  • Everyone that appears before any court proceeding has quality representation and a...
  • First, I do encourage the judges to utilize remote interpretation services.
  • Do interpretation services. There are bailiffs being pulled in.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 24th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, there are Texans who do not currently have access to hospitals and healthcare services.
  • The committee substitute also modifies the requirement for consent services.
  • They cannot charge a fee for consultation services or training opportunities.
  • services are available.
  • Quickly, we talked about standardizing the services.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Feb 24th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Paula's services were this morning, 18 years old, and lost her life.
  • And so The service was this morning.
  • The tickets were sold through a courier service.
  • We don't sell courier services through that store.
  • and regulation of the courier services.
Summary: The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.