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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board (9-9-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation seeks to close a huge gap in our state's long-term care system by ensuring Medicaid
- So again, following the logic from Leslie earlier, that churn number is typically somewhere close to
- <01:04:40.319><c> to</c><01:04:41.440><c> 1500</c> close to 1500 close to 1500 >> 1,500<01:04:43.520
- </c><01:52:54.320><c> I</c><01:52:54.560><c> can</c> mic is close, too. There you go.
- I can mic is close, too. There you go. I can hear<01:52:54.719><c> you.</c> hear you. hear you.
Summary:
The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings.
A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting.
Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- President, Fogle, would you like to close? Yeah, just in closing, Mr.
- The lady would like to close. I'll close.
- Representative Young, if you'd like to close, you're recognized to close.
- Oh, you'd like to close. I recognize you'd close. I would, yes, thank you.
- So I close.
Committee:
House Budget
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HSH-HLT Joint Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and if we need to add it to the contract or look for close to see, is there an opportunity to do
- We have written testimony in support from the Office of the Governor, Hawaii Primary Care Association
- That is the target population, and the way this would work is by working very closely.
- HMSA and Kaiser have been closely.
- Because this bill closes a public safety gap where vulnerable populations are currently unprotected.
Committee:
House Human Services & Homelessness
Keywords:
mental health, crisis intervention, assisted community treatment, treatment orders, law enforcement training, public safety, court-ordered treatment, Medicaid, healthcare access, unlicensed professionals, supervised services, workforce development, mental health equity, child custody, evaluations, licensed counselors, family court, juvenile justice, waiver of jurisdiction, transfer to adult court
Summary:
The committee heard SB 709 SD2, which would require the Department of Health to respond to reports involving persons with severe mental illness, assess eligibility for assisted community treatment, and coordinate treatment when appropriate. Testimony from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health supported the measure, with DOH saying it generally supported the bill but had comments on one section it viewed as unnecessary. The Department of Law Enforcement later explained that the bill would shift certification and standards for crisis intervention officer training from DOH to DLE, while still involving DOH in the training process.
Opposition came from the Hawaii Disability Rights Center and an individual testifier, both of whom argued the bill expands state authority over people with mental illness and could worsen forced treatment practices. The Disability Rights Center also raised procedural concerns, saying the bill was effectively moved from a prior administration measure that had not been heard this session, and questioned whether the bill’s changes to assisted community treatment, blood tests, urinalysis, and living arrangements went beyond current law. The individual testifier argued the bill would further entrench harmful psychiatric drugging and urged the committee to defer it.
Committee members questioned the administration about the bill’s process, the role of the Attorney General in treatment-over-objection proceedings, and the practical effects of moving CIT certification to DLE. The Attorney General’s office said the bill was intended to fill a gap by allowing it to assist with treatment proceedings, while public defenders would continue to represent respondents and due process protections would remain in place. DLE and DOH said the change would better align certification with law enforcement training needs, improve speed in crisis response, and still keep DOH involved; members also discussed whether WAM counted as a hearing and whether the bill should more explicitly preserve DOH’s role. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/06/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- The old ones, you had to have a fair amount of upper-body strength to get those open and closed, and
- </c><00:18:45.720><c> and</c> strength to get those open en closed and strength to get those open en
- closed and a<00:18:45.960><c> lot</c><00:18:46.080><c> of</c><00:18:46.200><c> our</c><00:18:46.400><
- We're a medium-sized housing authority, and our housing authority consists of four primary departments
- on the local level and on the close on the local level and on the federal<00:42:23.319><c> level</c>
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Collaudiude to close. We've closed. Thank you.
- Senator Yarbrough to close on his amendment. Wave close.
- Senator Simon, you're recognized to close. Wave close.
- Senator Gruders to close. Wave close. All those in favor of the adopt? Senator Gruters to close.
- Senator Yarbrough to close. Wave close.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency.
The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously.
The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate.
The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Collaudiude to close. We've closed. Thank you.
- Senator Gruders to close. Wave close.
- Senator Gruders to close. Wave close.
- Senator Yarborough to close. Wave close.
- Senator Yarbrough to close. Wave close.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a lengthy special order calendar. Early business included unanimous passage of CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, with supporters describing it as a way to expand access to debate programs statewide, create a Hall of Fame, support public-private partnerships, and train coaches. The bill drew broad bipartisan praise for teaching civics, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, and passed 37-0 after adoption of a delete-all amendment. The Senate also passed SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force after clarifying amendment language stating the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is consistent with First Amendment protections; members emphasized rising anti-Semitic incidents and the need for recommendations on prevention, law enforcement training, and community relations.
The chamber then approved CS/CS/SB 1230 / HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals, phasing out firefighting foam containing PFAS, requiring reporting and biosolid testing, and authorizing DEP rulemaking, assistance, and enforcement; the bill was described as protecting firefighters and water supplies and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. Senators also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training in schools, SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 creating protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicles and vessels, and SB 778 on forensic services for certain defendants. Most of these bills were taken up with identical House companions, no amendments, and unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The most extended and contentious debate centered on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Sponsor Senator Yarbrough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several local governments. Multiple amendments were offered, including proposals to narrow the bill to spending, add an intent requirement for penalties, and broaden exceptions for holidays and observances; these amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor did accept some clarifying changes, including language protecting certain nonprofit services, heritage resources, and the Pulse Memorial, and he answered questions about Black History Month and at-risk youth services. The transcript ends while the Senate is still working through the amendment process on SB 1134, with no final vote on the underlying bill shown in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Kunesh, do you have any closing remarks? Uh, thank you, Mr.
- Like, what are maybe the three to five primary things that teachers are talking about, or am I jumping
- So we partner very closely with the Department of Public Instruction.
- </c><01:10:51.600><c> of</c><01:10:51.640><c> Public</c> closely with the Department of Public closely
- So just to summarize, and then we can close out and open for discussion.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gov. Tim Walz's tax bill, HF2437, heard in House Taxes Committee 4/2/25
Transcript Highlights:
- It's close: it's a $32 cut to a $31 expansion.
- it's $32 cut to and you know it's close it's $32 cut to a<00:21:32.799><c> $31</c><00:21:33.960><c>
- I represent Minnesota Forest Industries, where the primary wood-consuming mills in the state are.
- <01:39:14.719><c> pretty</c><01:39:14.920><c> close</c><01:39:15.119><c> so</c><01:39:15.239><c> if</
- c><01:39:15.320><c> you</c><01:39:15.440><c> could</c> close pretty close so if you could close pretty
Summary:
The committee took up House File 2437, the governor’s proposed tax bill, and first adopted the A25-Z42 amendment to put the bill in the desired shape. Commissioner Paul Marquardt of the Department of Revenue then presented the bill as part of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan’s budget, describing it as a response to budget pressures that would make the tax system more fair and stable while supporting economic development and jobs.
Marquardt walked through the bill’s major provisions. These included sustainable aviation fuel policy, repeal of K-12 education credit assignment, elimination of the political contribution refund, expansion of the research and development credit, short-line railroad infrastructure modernization, changes to the state airport fund levy, replacement of attachments and appearances with distribution systems, a narrow personal property tax exception for low-income housing tenants, reduced aquatic invasive species aid, and a 34% reduction in PILT payments. He then focused on the sales tax article, saying it would lower the statewide rate by 0.75% while expanding the base to selected professional services such as accounting, banking, brokerage, and legal services, with business-to-business transactions exempt. He said the proposal would be effective for sales and purchases after September 30, 2025, and estimated a first-year rate-cut impact of about $99 million versus $215 million from the service expansion, while arguing that most households would see a net tax cut. He also noted other changes such as landlord penalty adjustments, a 30% reduction in sustainable aviation fuel incentive payments, repeal of local government cannabis aid, and repeal of the tax filing modernization account.
Public testimony began with Kyle Playford of the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota, who strongly opposed the proposed sales tax on professional services, especially financial planning. He argued that financial planning is an essential service for retirement, investment, and long-term financial security, and said the tax would raise costs for consumers, reduce access for middle-class families, small business owners, and retirees, and put Minnesota firms at a competitive disadvantage. The chair then indicated that additional public testimony would continue before member questions.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (03/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, can you have to move it close? Okay. And maybe talk louder.”
- close? close?
- The more staff and investigators they have, the more cases they can close.
- It's a constantly closing cases. It's a revolving<00:54:47.599><c> door.
- </c> investigator has 30 days from the close investigator has 30 days from the close of<01:28:08.159>
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met to hear the Legislative Budget Assistant Office’s performance audit of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. Auditors said the commission was inefficient and ineffective in investigating discrimination complaints and closing cases in a timely manner during fiscal years 2020 through 2023. The report contained 25 observations; the commission fully concurred with 24 and concurred in part with one. Auditors highlighted major problems with case processing delays, inaccurate case data, lack of a case management system, weak strategic planning and risk assessment, outdated and disorganized policies, confidentiality issues, expired administrative rules, fee-setting practices, incomplete financial-interest filings, and failure to complete required reports and reconciliations. Two recommendations, involving complaint screening and conciliation, may require legislative action.
Several observations focused on the commission’s intake and investigation practices. Auditors said complaints may have been screened out before docketing, potentially preventing commissioner review required by statute, and that the investigation process lacked clear rules and guidance. They also found investigators were assigned non-investigative tasks, training was inadequate, interview requirements were unclear, supervisory duties were burdensome, and confidential information was not always protected by encrypted email. The audit recommended clearer administrative rules, better internal controls, more focused staffing, a supervisory investigator position, and improved training and documentation.
Commission representatives said they had already made progress on several items since the audit began, including posting overdue biennial reports and moving toward a case management system expected to go live in June. They said they were working with EEOC counterparts and legal counsel, but emphasized staffing shortages and high turnover, noting the commission currently had nine people working out of 15 authorized positions, with three investigator vacancies and a vacant paralegal position. Committee members thanked the auditors and commission staff, discussed the history of the audit request, and raised concerns about how long the recommended corrective actions might take. The committee took no vote or formal action during the hearing.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, I will close public testimony, committee. What is your pleasure?
- Would a closing that location down.
- I think some of the facilities have maybe moved or some have closed.
- So, it's not 100% accurate, but closed.
- All right, with that, I will close public testimony.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, I'll close 77? All right.
- Seeing none, we'll close the 310?
- Our n our close Why do we need that?
- </c><02:00:16.960><c> with</c> discuss with and work closely with discuss with and work closely with
- But windows closed they can't stand it.
Committee:
Senate Commerce
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Debate on bringing up a semiautomatic military-style assault weapons bill 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation (10-15-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- 48.000><c> the</c> The reason this was going through the alternative delivery process, one of the primary
- And so, when you're trying to build a bridge that is very, very close to an existing building and you
Keywords:
00:05 Call to Order and Roll Call
01:20 Road Projects
46:30 Approval of Minutes
46:50 Railroads
57:26 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met without a quorum, so it could not approve the minutes. The chair announced an Eastern Kentucky University health forum later that day and then proceeded with testimony on alternative delivery methods for road projects. Jason Sawala of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Chad Laroo of the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors were sworn in and introduced themselves.
Sawala explained KYTC’s use of alternative delivery tools, including design-build, construction manager/general contractor (CMGC), and public-private partnerships (P3s). He said the cabinet’s goal is to deliver the best value to taxpayers in terms of quality, cost, and time, and emphasized that alternative delivery is most useful on projects with special circumstances such as innovation needs, specialized technology, complex constructibility, schedule pressure, or early contractor input. He cited the cabinet’s wrong-way driving prevention project as an example where design-build helped evaluate technologies and coordinate with stakeholders such as EMS and first responders.
He also outlined the main tradeoffs: alternative delivery can improve collaboration and sometimes accelerate schedules, but it also brings risks related to right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, changing scope, and the need for dedicated staff and compressed decision-making. He stressed that these methods are not a cure-all and are not appropriate for every project, while noting that traditional design-bid-build remains effective for most of KYTC’s work.
Representative Branscum responded favorably, saying early contractor involvement is valuable and consistent with his experience in the vertical construction world. No votes or formal actions were taken because the committee lacked a quorum.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill simply closes the gaps for out-of-state students and older students, so the public college
- This bill simply closes the gaps for out-of-state students and older students, so the public college
- This bill closes that gap by clearly labeling all federal disbursements as unanticipated money.
- This bill requires that school district audits be done within 1 year of the close of books.
- services such as primary care, mental services such as primary care, mental health<05:26:38.000><c> services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- want to take, introduce yourself to the committee for the record, and if you could try to keep it close
- But we would want to see changes to make sure that the AAR does not become the primary environmental
- you have any do you have any um<01:29:55.920><c> just</c><01:29:56.080><c> in</c><01:29:56.280><c> closing
- quickly</c><01:29:57.400><c> um</c><01:29:57.840><c> you</c><01:29:57.920><c> know</c> um just in closing
- quickly um you know um just in closing quickly um you know one<01:29:58.199><c> of</c><01:29:58.320>
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- the homestead credit refund, where you get a refund for owning and paying property taxes on your primary
- What we will do is take the vote up on this bill, and I've got a few closing comments.
- 42.880><c> few</c> vote up on this bill and I've got a few vote up on this bill and I've got a few closing
- 26:44.199><c> then</c><01:26:44.360><c> it's</c><01:26:44.920><c> uh</c><01:26:45.560><c> well</c> closing
- comments and then it's uh well closing comments and then it's uh well before<01:26:45.960><c> we</c>
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Then the application period closes, applications are reviewed, and awardees are recommended.
- Then ultimately we close out the grant, and the cycle begins again.
- The grant is formally then closed out in the state's financial system.
- We'll close testimony. So, members, any committee comments or questions?
- And I think just in closing, as you sprinted in the door here today, Rep.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- c> public</c> Seeing none, I'll close public Seeing none, I'll close public testimony.<00:08:02.320><
- <00:15:42.800><c> and</c><00:15:43.000><c> so</c> closing and so closing and so then<00:15:44.360><c>
- They are watching our work as closely as anybody.
- </c> watching our work as closely as anybody. watching our work as closely as anybody.
- c> public</c> Seeing none, I'll close public Seeing none, I'll close public testimony.
Keywords:
workforce development, appropriations, nonprofit organizations, employment services, state funding, paid leave, S corporations, employment law, exemptions, Minnesota Statutes, cancer, healthcare, appropriation, Rural Cancer Institute, Minnesota clinicians, pilot program, nursing, education, University of Minnesota, equity
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank God that in four days this tragic chapter in our nation’s history will close shortly after noon
- It closes a loophole in current law and clarifies what illegal aliens must be removed for.
- </c><01:08:11.760><c> a</c> domestic violence offenses it closes a domestic violence offenses it closes
- I am prepared to close and I reserve the gentleman from Maryland.
- </c> dreamer and so I will close dreamer and so I will close by<04:10:11.080><c> going</c><04:10:11.399
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/28/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So I close HB 1046FN.
- I open the exact so I close 1046 FN.
- Close the hearing on 1301 FN.
- Close the hearing on 1301 FN.
- one and closing another.
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development