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Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE-SENATE AND HOUSE Jul 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So this allows Medicaid to pay for service within a unit of a general hospital.
- specific unit within a hospital that's separate from their other units, and Medicaid would be able to pay
- And does Medicaid not pay, like in these other types?
Summary:
The committee opened with prayer and approved the minutes. It then heard an emergency rule from the Department of Human Services on hospital-based residential treatment for adolescents with substance use disorders. Paula Stone explained that the rule would allow Medicaid reimbursement for residential treatment services provided in a hospital unit for ages 12 and up, with Unity Hospital in Searcy expected to be the first provider. Members asked about licensure, length of stay, and cost; Stone said stays would be determined by ASAM criteria rather than a fixed cap, the projected rate submitted to CMS was $850 per day, and the unit would have 24 beds split between boys and girls with an on-site school.
The committee next considered an electronic visit verification rule for in-home personal care, attendant care, respite care, and home health services. Elizabeth Pittman said the update was intended to keep the state compliant with federal EVV requirements, improve auditing and corrective action authority, and encourage more electronic claims submissions. She also noted the rule would remove the W-9 submission requirement for provider enrollment to allow IRS verification. Members asked whether EVV was federally required and were told Arkansas uses an open system that allows providers to use the state option or a third-party vendor.
After the presentations, the committee took no further action beyond noting that the EVV rule stood reviewed. The meeting then adjourned.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE-SENATE AND HOUSE Jul 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This allows Medicaid to pay for services within a unit of a general hospital.
- specific unit within a hospital that's separate from their other units, and Medicaid would be able to pay
- And does Medicaid not pay, like, in other types of treatment facilities, the private type facilities?
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 63 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- town clerk, House No. 2270, local approval received; a House bill authorizing the City of Revere to pay
- The House bill authorizing the City of Revere to pay a certain sum of money to Denise Manatra, widow
- House No. 2275: An act authorizing the City of Revere to pay a certain sum of money to Denise Manatra
Summary:
The House met in joint session, suspended Joint Rule 12 for several petitions, and then took up a series of local bills reported by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Those bills included authorizing the town of Avon to appoint a town clerk, allowing the City of Revere to pay a sum to Denise Manatra, widow of school committee member Anthony Manatra, and validating the results of a special election in Hardwick. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second readings, ordered them to a third reading, and later passed House No. 972, authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to supply water to the Linfield Center Water District, to be engrossed.
The major substantive action was on Senate No. 2540, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The Committee on Ways and Means recommended passage with a full substitute amendment contained in House Document No. 4265, totaling $536,832,564. The House adopted the amendment, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed as amended.
When the Senate returned the bill with notice that it had nonconcurred in the House amendment and appointed a conference committee, the House voted to insist on its amendment and also appointed its own conference committee members: Mr. Mike Woods of Boston, Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, and Mr. Smola of Warren. The House then adopted an order to adjourn until Wednesday at 11 a.m., with notice of a Democratic caucus at noon and roll calls at 1 p.m.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Tuscaloosa County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- What HB 150 is, is simply an amendment to the act that applies to Tuscaloosa County for overtime pay
- does is simply accepts the new City of Tuscaloosa's executive director of public safety from overtime pay
- does is simply accept the new City of Tuscaloosa's executive director of public safety from overtime pay
Committee:
House Tuscaloosa County Legislation
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Before I get into my spiel, I always like to pay respect to the victims and the victim's family.
- And because of that, without proper representation and not being able to pay for proper representation
- We passed the wrongful convictions law to try to pay at least a pittance of the moral debt we owe to
- He's currently driving with a suspended license because he refuses to pay child support. Why?
- child support, alimony, divide assets after divorce, or pay for children's expenses post-divorce.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Summary:
The committee heard extensive testimony on several Judiciary bills, with the largest portion focused on S. 1178/H. 2052 to reduce mass incarceration and end life without parole. People incarcerated at MCI Framingham, MCI Norfolk, and NCCI Gardner described personal growth, rehabilitation, restorative justice work, family separation, and the belief that parole eligibility after long sentences would better reflect public safety and human development. Speakers emphasized that life without parole removes hope and can undermine rehabilitation, while supporters argued that many lifers are older, less likely to reoffend, and could contribute positively if given a chance at parole review. Committee members did not take votes during the hearing.
The committee also heard testimony on S. 1139 to restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims involving tobacco use, with Sen. Keenan explaining that a recent SJC decision had cut off claims where the injured person did not sue within three years before death. He said the bill would restore families’ ability to seek redress in cases involving long-latency tobacco harms like COPD. Another major topic was S. 1205, which would add abusive litigation to the definition of coercive control in domestic violence law; Sen. Michael Moore said the bill would stop abusers from using repeated court filings to harass and financially burden survivors.
The committee also took up S. 1114 on automatic record sealing, with Sen. Friedman and others arguing that the current petition-based process is slow, burdensome, and disproportionately harms people with criminal records, especially Black and Latino residents. Testimony also supported H. 1965/S. 1132 on compensation for wrongful conviction, with advocates and sponsors describing a faster administrative claims process, transitional support, and higher compensation without the current cap. Sen. Payano testified for S. 1241 to expand educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults, saying education reduces recidivism and improves reentry outcomes.
A substantial portion of the hearing focused on S. 2522, an update to Massachusetts’ shield law for reproductive and gender-affirming care. Sen. Friedman, the Attorney General’s office, and DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said the bill is needed to strengthen protections against out-of-state legal attacks, protect patient and provider data, clarify enforcement authority, and add a state-level EMTALA-style emergency care requirement. Committee members asked detailed questions about prescription labeling, the prescription monitoring program, attorney discipline, custody and full faith and credit issues, and whether the bill’s enforcement language could create unintended limits or conflicts. The Attorney General’s office said it would provide follow-up written testimony on several technical questions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But we are not just looking for the state to pay for the project.
- </c> the state to pay for the project. the state to pay for the project.
- That one county that operated that jail was paying out a million dollars.
- I very much pay out of nowhere.
- to or have to pay attention to or >> commissioner.
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
Duluth, Lake Superior Zoo, capital improvements, funding, bonds, appropriations, capital investment, port development, grant caps, state assistance, navigation facilities, Dakota County, state bonds, park improvements, infrastructure, transportation, safety, congestion, water infrastructure, bond issuance
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> everybody to pay attention to this one. everybody to pay attention to this one.
- </c><00:52:56.160><c> high</c> jobs are available and paying high jobs are available and paying high
- Um, I have the honor of carrying the pay raise for our teachers.
- honor of carrying the pay raise for our<01:29:38.800><c> teachers.
- </c> are regulated and pay taxes here. are regulated and pay taxes here.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a practical, measured reform to prevent pay-to-play dynamics.
- restitution because they do not have the ability to pay.
- </c><01:14:46.800><c> restitution</c> the clients are not paying restitution the clients are not paying
- . pay. pay.
- I have never order to pay restitution.
Bills:
SB2041
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
land court, real property, legal documents, bureau of conveyances, judicial confirmation, property registration, working group, Hawaii Revised Statutes, reform, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees.
The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments.
Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 19 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's pay attention here for a moment, Senator Brumfield.
- And we know we passed the teacher pay raise. I think they passed one, too.
- And we know we passed the teacher pay raise. I think they passed one, too.
- We passed the teacher pay raise. I think they passed one, too.
- We froze the pay of the director.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/04/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- In most cases, our grant is not paying for their full project.
- In most cases, our grant is not paying for their full project.
- In most cases, our grant is not paying for their full project.
- In most cases, our grant is not paying for their full project.
- </c> to just make sure that uh funding paying to just make sure that uh funding paying for<01:21:14.880
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> become successful tax-paying become successful tax-paying Minnesotans,<01:03:48.400><c> which</c
- </c><01:04:00.960><c> Minnesotans</c><01:04:01.640><c> to</c> Minnesotans, tax-paying Minnesotans to
- Minnesotans, tax-paying Minnesotans to be<01:04:02.400><c> preventative</c><01:04:02.920><c> in</c><01
- </c> through financial barriers like paying through financial barriers like paying for<01:08:12.200><
- They would get the information from them, and um they would pay for a few months for this training and
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
human services, community support, integrated care, disability services, stakeholder consultation, homeless youth, grants, funding, Minnesota, mental health, substance use disorder, education, workforce development, licensure, direct care services, healthcare, long-term care, personal care assistants, employment support, medical assistance
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/17/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- If you're not paying precedent.
- So were reporting and paying the fee.
- We will continue to pay that in.
- <01:44:06.480><c> in</c><01:44:07.199><c> the</c><01:44:07.520><c> $3.50</c> paying in the $3.50 paying
- We'll be getting our pay that in.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
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:
- Employers pay at minimum currently $5,000 to $6,000 in government filing fees per H-1B worker.
- Employers pay at minimum currently $5,000 to $6,000 in government filing fees per H-1B worker.
- Tomorrow has to pay their sales tax?
- We'll give you 90 days to pay your sales tax to keep some money in the bank to help pay your electric
- bill or your rent bill or to pay your labor.'
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (10/08/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just that we can't pay for it.
- So, um, we that we can't pay for it.
- They say the insurance companies must pay for these monitoring devices.
- Can they pay with crypto? But yes, she's not a doctor. She's a lawyer. Yes.
- So when we balance this, we have to consider who is going to pay for this.
Summary:
The committee first took up an insurance-related chronic pain bill and an amendment modeled on language from Massachusetts and Maine. The sponsor explained the amendment was developed after stakeholder meetings because the original bill would have created an unaffordable insurance mandate in New Hampshire. The amendment was intended to improve access to non-opioid therapies by limiting prior authorization and step-therapy barriers so they are not more restrictive than for other treatments, including opioid therapies. After questions, the committee took a straw vote and advanced the amendment.
The next item was a department-sponsored bill involving the state’s all-payer claims database. Insurance Department officials explained that the bill would encourage self-funded employer plans to opt in voluntarily by giving them aggregated, deidentified claims information in return. They said self-funded plans cannot be required to report data because of federal law, but the bill would provide an incentive while protecting employee privacy. Members asked detailed questions about who would see the data, whether individual employees could be identified, and how privacy would be enforced; the department said access would be aggregated and deidentified, and employer privacy issues would be governed by ERISA and the U.S. Department of Labor.
The committee also discussed a glucose-monitoring bill. Members debated whether the bill was aimed at type 1 diabetes coverage or broader access to continuous glucose monitors, and whether it would amount to an unnecessary insurance mandate that could raise premiums. Department testimony estimated the equipment cost and said the annual impact per member would be modest, but also noted that non-insulin therapies have not consistently shown clinically significant A1C reductions. The chair and some members emphasized that the bill should be considered on its own terms as a CGM coverage issue, not as a general diabetes mandate. The committee discussed the bill’s cost implications and asked the department for any prior cost analysis.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- As you move that up, the next numbers, it's not like you pay another $750,000 for $3 million.
- As you move that up, the next numbers, it's not like you pay another $750,000 for $3 million.
- As you move that up, the next numbers, it's not like you pay another $750,000 for $3 million.
- As you move that up, the next numbers, it's not like you pay another $750,000 for $3 million.
- If that is true, who pays the first $50,000, and what happens now? Mr.
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:22.680><c> that's</c> idea of the of the 2third pay that's idea of the of the 2third pay that's
- </c> want to talk about maybe different pay want to talk about maybe different pay different<00:09:06.040
- I’m going to access pay medical leave. One, they wouldn’t qualify.
- I’m going to access pay medical leave. One, they wouldn’t qualify.
- It was fair if we get pay that is towards the top of that scale, of 100%.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> are used to Simply assist with paying are used to Simply assist with paying the<00:13:54.680><c>
- for the program as opposed to paying for the students.
- for the program as program is paying for the program as opposed<00:15:28.319><c> to</c><00:15:28.560
- :29.480><c> but</c><00:15:29.560><c> I</c> opposed to paying for the students but I opposed to paying
- Okay, very good. so we don't build them we actually pay so we don't build them we actually pay them<00
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/19/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- more than 30% of their income towards rent. 26% of renters pay more than 50% of their income towards
- If we look at health care costs, if we look at child care costs, if families are paying for child care
- more than 30% of their income towards rent. 26% of renters pay more than 50% of their income towards
- more than 30% of their income towards rent. 26% of renters pay more than 50% of their income towards
- more than 30% of their income towards rent. 26% of renters pay more than 50% of their income towards
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/10/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So we are paying a penalty for that Penny Crest and camelina if they were not grown as a cover crop.
- Those alternative crops would have to pay that themselves.
- </c><00:52:41.720><c> a</c> uh in those systems so we are paying a uh in those systems so we are paying
- that themselves they would not to pay that themselves they would not have<00:52:50.200><c> such</c><
- And for the time being, it's going to take some while to pay down that debt.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- the taxes, and supporting people with good-paying jobs.
- I pay for the attorney general's fees.
- The people working here with good, high-paying jobs that would be paying into your paid family medical
- </c> high-paying jobs that would be paying high-paying jobs that would be paying into<01:17:21.679><c
- ><c> costs</c><01:37:43.360><c> for</c> product, paying massive costs for product, paying massive costs
Committee:
House Ways and Means