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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The largest program in terms of funding is administrative program with 43 authorized positions.
- The largest program is the administrative program, which receives 40% of the department's budget and
- But overall, we are a human resources program helping our agencies to have programs in place to attract
- We've run different programs through the Agricultural Finance Authority.
- And so, you know, what they have is the bridge assistance program.
Committee:
House Appropriations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- Private duty nursing under the medically intensive children's program.
- Private duty nursing under the medically intensive children's program.
- I wanted to start off with a general overview of what the program is.
- There is one program, the MICP program, that covers kids, but as Heather talked about, HCA kind of oversees
- We met with our state Board of Registration of Nursing to talk about this program.
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
phthalates, medical equipment, healthcare regulation, intravenous therapy, toxic substances, Medicaid, healthcare, traditional practices, health insurance, coverage expansion, therapy, psychotherapy, mental health, regulation, professional standards, tribal data, data protection, privacy, sharing of information, Indigenous rights
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For brief background, the Aviation Assurance Funding Program is a temporary program created in 2023 by
- This program expires along with the underlying legislation on July 1, 2027.
- This program doesn't just help protect homes and farmland in our area.
- This program doesn't just help protect homes and farmland in our area.
- I truly believe this program has saved lives, protected...
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held public hearings on three bills. HB 2104 would make permanent the Aviation Assurance Funding Program, which lets DNR provide aerial wildfire response resources to local fire departments during initial attack. The prime sponsor, Rep. Tom Dent, said the program helps small rural districts avoid costly state mobilization and keeps fires small; DNR and local fire officials testified in strong support, citing rapid response times, major property protection, and even a rescue of a trapped civilian. No opposition testimony was heard, and the sign-in record showed 215 pro and one con.
HB 2348, a DNR request bill, would streamline timber and land sale procedures by allowing more online notice, changing where sales may be held, permitting re-offering of no-bid sales, and clarifying appraisal and fair-market-value standards for certain land transfers. DNR said the bill would improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden, while the American Forest Resource Council and Washington Forest Protection Association supported it as a modernization measure that preserves fiduciary protections for trust lands. Committee members asked about the scope of the trust-land language and potential savings; the sign-in record showed 43 pro and one con.
HB 2454 would raise the surface mine reclamation threshold from three acres to seven acres of disturbed area, reducing the number of small gravel and aggregate operations subject to DNR permitting. Rep. Andrew Engel argued the change would help small rural producers compete against larger corporations and lower burdens on local material suppliers. DNR opposed the bill, saying acreage alone does not determine environmental risk and that the permit process provides important review, technical assistance, and reclamation planning; the agency said it was open to discussing alternative approaches. A remote industry witness supported the bill, saying it would help small sources remain viable while county regulation would still apply. The sign-in record showed 143 pro and three con. After the hearings, the committee adjourned without taking votes on the bills.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 36 (2-27-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> administration of the Medicaid program administration of the Medicaid program and<00:19:07.840><
- But we need to be Medicaid program.
- </c> Program, Education and Training Plan. Program, Education and Training Plan.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> university to uh speak to the program. university to uh speak to the program.
- </c> program is having on our community. program is having on our community.
- The ESMC program has played an fee.
- </c><00:30:38.720><c> and</c> this is a really valuable program and this is a really valuable program
- And so I understand creating new programs and want to create a new $5 million program and take it out
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/15/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, you know, we hear great things about this program.
- Um, you know, we hear great things about this program.
- Uh the program that Senator and Willmar.
- as opposed to let's train the... workforce and this program together with workforce and this program
- </c> other housing or employee bonus programs other housing or employee bonus programs as<00:23:10.320
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><00:46:19.440><c> offered</c> advantage of program programming offered advantage of program programming
- It looks like a good program.
- It looks like a good program.
- It looks like a good program.
- It looks like a good program.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Three states have never had a program like this, so half the country does not have an active program.
- Three states have never had a program like this, so half the country does not have an active program.
- Three states have never had a program like this, so half the country does not have an active program.
- </c> that are compensable under the program that are compensable under the program MH<00:26:40.640><c
- </c><00:50:01.000><c> at</c> program a clinical type program at program a clinical type program at Franklin
Summary:
The committee first heard from the Department of Labor on several House Bill 2 sections. Members discussed raising the annual elevator certificate fee, which had been $50 since at least fiscal year 2014; the commissioner said the Inspection Division generates more revenue than its costs, and members agreed to amend the fee to $75 and later voted unanimously to accept Section 137. The department also explained a proposed change to civil penalty/warning language in Section 139 to align enforcement across labor laws; that section was accepted unanimously. The commissioner then gave a detailed overview of the second injury fund, describing how it is financed by assessments on insurance carriers, how claims are reviewed for reimbursement, and how the fund is intended to reimburse certain workers’ compensation costs. Members questioned whether the program still serves its original purpose, whether it is revenue-neutral, and whether it should be sunset; the department said the fund is a mixed bag for the state and industry, but no sunset language was adopted. Sections 140 and 141 were then accepted unanimously.
The committee next heard from the Judicial Council on Sections 125 through 127. The witness said the changes would streamline payment for indigent defense services other than counsel, reduce the number of bills requiring judge review, and expand the council’s ability to contract with providers for services such as translation and evaluations. He also explained a proposed fail-safe allowing the executive director to decline to process questionable invoices and send them to a judge instead. Members generally supported the streamlining, and Sections 125 through 127 were accepted unanimously.
Toward the end of the discussion, members asked about the cost impact of changing the misdemeanor/felony threshold from $1,000 to a higher amount. The Judicial Council said felony cases are significantly more expensive than misdemeanors because they involve more hearings, more discovery, and more attorney time, with assigned felony cases costing several times more on average. No action was taken on that question in the excerpt.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I love that dog program. And Ms. Ratcliffe, I apologize.
- reentry programs, which is six statewide.
- They'll—community reentry programs and female community reentry programs.
- Last questions that are more about programs or in it.
- and other programs that you contract out are successful?
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules first established quorum and took up several routine items, including two governor’s appointments to the Court Reporters Board, references of bills to committees, and floor acknowledgments. Heather Lynn Gonzalez’s appointment was approved 3-1, Allison Salton-Sall’s appointment was approved 4-0, and the other routine items were approved 4-0.
The committee then heard testimony on two Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, both associate directors in the Division of Adult Institutions. Senators focused heavily on the California model, staff safety, prison violence, sexual abuse prevention, retaliation concerns, and visitation. Ratliff and Tuggle said the California model is meant to balance rehabilitation with safety, that CDCR has improved communication and training, and that incidents such as the pepper-spray event at Central California Women’s Facility led to discipline, investigations, retraining, and policy review. They also described PREA reporting systems, anti-retaliation protections, statewide visiting meetings, and efforts to make visiting more family-centered and consistent. Public commenters largely supported both nominees, citing their work on rehabilitation, reentry, and sexual abuse response.
The committee unanimously voted 4-0 to send both Ratliff and Tuggle to the Senate floor for confirmation. It then heard from Jason Johnson, nominated as CDCR Undersecretary of Operations. Senators questioned him about parole supervision, public safety, contraband, prison rape prevention, workplace culture, whistleblower retaliation, and repeated allegations in late-filed opposition letters. Johnson said parole risk is assessed through established scoring and supervision levels, that sex offenders are subject to GPS monitoring and treatment, and that operations use investigations, training, and collaboration with law enforcement to address contraband and misconduct. He emphasized rehabilitation, culture change, accountability, and his commitment to staff and public safety, while acknowledging criticism and the difficulty of leading a large institution. No vote on Johnson was taken in the portion provided.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I love that dog program. And Ms. Ratcliffe, I apologize.
- reentry programs, which is six statewide.
- reentry programs.
- Last questions that are more about programs or in it.
- programs that you contract out are successful?
Committee:
Senate Rules
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC-JHA Joint Public Hearing - Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 2:01 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:16:09.120><c> and</c> might as well shut down the program. and might as well shut down the program
- </c><00:20:41.440><c> here</c> not so we have a couple of programs here not so we have a couple of programs
- Not just program here in Illinois.
- We have programs some education.
- </c> program. Yes. program. Yes. >> Okay.<00:33:05.679><c> Yeah.
Bills:
HB2384
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Keywords:
student-athletes, compensation, name image likeness, NCAA, Title IX, transparency, education, Hawaii, athletic programs, 910, house, all
Summary:
The joint committees heard HB 2384, relating to student athlete compensation, with testimony largely in support from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Athletics, and several other supporters. UH Mānoa said the bill would create a framework for name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies, including education, financial literacy, agent regulation, transparency, and reporting. Supporters argued NIL is now a necessary part of college athletics to recruit and retain athletes, keep Hawaiʻi talent in-state, and remain competitive, while also helping student athletes develop as future leaders. One supporter also emphasized the need for financial guidance so young athletes do not mishandle NIL income.
Committee members questioned why the bill would direct public funds to NIL payments rather than broader athletic operations or other student groups, whether other states are funding NIL directly, and whether the approach could create a bidding war. UH representatives said the university already has NIL contracts in place, but the bill would strengthen and formalize policies. They said the requested funding model includes about $5 million for NIL and $10 million for athletics operations, with the NIL amount intended to supplement private fundraising; they also noted UH has raised roughly $1.5 million to $2 million for NIL since July 1 and is targeting $3 million this fiscal year. Members also raised concerns about fairness, public spending priorities, and whether the university’s policies adequately protect student athletes.
The committees voted to pass HB 2384 HD1 with amendments. The chair said the bill should be amended to explicitly state that allocated funds may be used by UH for NIL payments to student athletes, and asked the next committee to examine whether a different payment scheme, similar to those used elsewhere, might be more appropriate for public funds. One member announced a no vote, citing concerns about direct public funding of NIL and unequal treatment of student athletes versus other students. The JHA committee adopted the same recommendation, with some members voting with reservations. Afterward, the meeting moved on to HB 644 HD1 on single-use plastics, where the first testimony was in opposition from the Hawaii Food Industry Association and the Biodegradable Products Institute, both arguing the bill as drafted would improperly exclude certified compostable products and should better align with composting and certification standards.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Adding "veteran and military status" to Human Rights Act 2/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- programs for certificates, where each class builds on the next class and it's a certificate program
- </c><00:04:38.560><c> um</c> um in particular some of the programs um um in particular some of the programs
- </c><00:04:46.240><c> for</c> sort of linear continual programs for sort of linear continual programs
- </c> class and it's a certificate program class and it's a certificate program that<00:04:55.120><c>
- They can't exclude them and program.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Second Substitute House Bill 1833 establishes the Spark Act grant program.
- The program is permissive. Commerce may solicit input about the program from the AI task force.
- The program is permissive. Commerce may solicit input about the program from the AI task force.
- The striking amendment adds to the Spark Act grant program in the following ways.
- Just as a reminder, this is a supervised program through the Department of Commerce.
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on Second Substitute House Bill 1906 concerning water systems, focusing on a striking amendment that would require more notice to customers and relevant entities before ownership changes, require certain planning documents to be submitted, and direct the UTC to consider cost of capital, external funding, rate smoothing, notice, and planning compliance when setting rates for private water companies. Testifiers from the Washington PUD Association, Northwest Natural, Thurston PUD, and Washington Water Service generally supported the bill, saying it would improve transparency for customers, help avoid failed systems ending up in receivership, and better inform customers about future costs; one senator asked about PFAS contamination, receivership, and the removal of a right of first refusal, and staff explained the bill’s intent was to improve front-end notice rather than change the back-end takeover process.
The committee then moved into executive session and received briefings on several bills and proposed striking amendments, including measures on distributed energy resources (HB 2296), emerging large energy use facilities (HB 2115), AI disclosures (HB 1170), waste-to-energy facilities under the Climate Commitment Act (HB 2416), low-income energy assistance (HB 1903), environmentally sustainable urban design (HB 1742), and the Spark Act AI grant program (HB 1833). Members discussed issues such as utility worker installation authority, data center load and ratepayer protections, AI provenance and disclosure requirements, waste-to-energy allowance timing, reimbursement mechanics for energy assistance, and safeguards for an AI regulatory sandbox.
The committee adopted striking amendments and passed HB 2296, HB 2115, HB 1170, HB 2416, HB 1906, HB 1903, and HB 1833 out of committee, generally with due-pass recommendations and referral to Ways and Means where applicable. The committee did not take action on HB 1742. The meeting concluded with members and staff offering personal thanks and farewell remarks to the chair, who was noted to be leaving the committee.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In early June, the administration released guidance that more or less overhauls the program.
- I'll just say here, our subgrantees for the BEAD program are very anxious about this.
- Our BEAD program is now going to connect 166,000 homes and small businesses in Washington.
- What I can say is that the BEAD program has a 10-year federal interest period.
- So in practice, that would shift the program to relitigate group by group, rule by... ...shift the program
Summary:
The committee first heard an update from the Department of Commerce’s new state broadband director on Washington’s BEAD broadband program and permitting process. Jordan Arnold said Washington’s final BEAD proposal has been submitted to NTIA but remains unapproved after months of back-and-forth over federal rule changes, technology choices, cost, and tribal sovereignty. He said the program is expected to bring about $1 billion in broadband investment, connecting roughly 166,000 homes and small businesses, with a mix of fiber, fixed wireless, and low-earth-orbit satellite. He also outlined permitting challenges, including rights-of-way and environmental/historic reviews, and said the office is working on permitting roundtables, federal coordination, and NEPA expertise to speed reviews. Members asked about the interaction of NEPA and SEPA, the reduction in deployable federal BEAD dollars, the long-term value of fiber versus other technologies, and possible coordination with other infrastructure permitting efforts.
The committee then took executive action on House Bill 2684, which would add Middle Eastern and North African groups to the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises’ socially disadvantaged certification framework. Four proposed amendments were considered and all failed: an amendment narrowing the rebuttable presumption to groups with specific current discrimination, an amendment requiring disaggregated subgroup data and limiting use of aggregated data, an amendment tying the rules to the state constitution, and two amendments requiring consistency with federal law and Attorney General review. After debate over whether the bill was too broad or needed more specificity, the committee voted 7-4 to report HB 2684 out with a do pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee unanimously approved House Joint Memorial 4012, which urges Congress to address the 20-year rule affecting certain combat-injured veterans and seeks parity in recognition and benefits. The memorial was reported out with a do pass recommendation by an 11-0 vote, with two members excused.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Jun 9th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- one being our standards-based program.
- , um, biggest program that we have.
- The second one would be the systems-based programs.
- So, we have still have that program going. Lease assistance.
- to be similar CTE programs in the high school?
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It also increases the number of programs the college system must offer as a money-back program from three
- The money-back program.
- Currently, we're sitting at around $100 million recurring for this program.
- And so far we haven't had any of our programs And so far we haven't had any of our programs have to refund
- provided, and who exactly offers a dropout retrieval program.
Committee:
House Education & Employment Committee
Summary:
The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and heard four bills. CS/HB 1145 on workforce education clarified that public charter schools may receive CAP grant funds, expanded the number of college system money-back programs from three to six, and standardized eligibility rules while allowing institutions some flexibility. Supporters said it would help students access career training without adding new funding in the bill. The committee also heard CS/HB 1079, which expands dropout retrieval program eligibility to any individual who has withdrawn from high school and is not engaged in education, while resolving statutory conflicts about program structure; some members raised concerns about FERPA, student privacy, and third-party funding, but the bill was reported favorably despite one no vote from Rep. Valdes.
The committee then considered HB 251, which would designate January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida. The sponsor and supporters described the bill as a response to rising antisemitism and emphasized education, remembrance, and opposition to hate. Testimony came from a Miami-Dade school board member, a student, and other supporters, and members spoke strongly in favor of the measure. The bill was reported favorably with no opposition.
Finally, the committee heard CS/HB 261 on middle and high school start times. The bill revises the earlier mandated later-start-time law by allowing districts to comply through a report to DOE detailing start times, planning efforts, public input, and impacts, rather than requiring immediate uniform implementation. Supporters from small school districts, Miami-Dade, PTA, and other organizations said the change preserves the health goal while giving districts flexibility to address transportation, dual enrollment, athletics, and staffing constraints. Members debated the need for parental involvement and detailed reporting, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably on a unanimous vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Extended foster care is a specialized program.
- So I live in West Hollywood and I was part of the NCJW pilot program.
- L.A. counties here, they have a program called Breathe.
- You heard from other programs today.
- Program, where we supported 3,000 families for a year, Guaranteed Basic Income Program, where we supported
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard and advanced a series of foster care, benefits, housing, and poverty-related bills. AB 373 would require appointed counsel for nonminor dependents in dependency proceedings to represent the young adult’s expressed wishes rather than substitute counsel’s judgment; supporters said it would respect autonomy for foster youth ages 18 to 21, and the bill passed 4-0, later updated to 6-0 and then 7-0 as absent members were added. AB 42 would exempt merit-based scholarships, grants, loans, and fellowships from income calculations for CalWORKs and CalFresh and align the two programs’ exclusions; student and anti-poverty advocates said it would prevent students from losing benefits when they pursue education, and it passed 6-0, later updated to 7-0. AB 534 would encourage transitional housing providers serving foster youth to move from leasing to owning properties by extending contract terms and improving access to financing; witnesses said ownership would improve stability and reduce landlord barriers, and it passed 4-0, later updated to 7-0. AB 562 would require counties below the state average for family placements to use a family-finding checklist and best-practice support; supporters emphasized family-first placements for foster youth, and it passed 6-0, later updated to 7-0. AB 661 would direct the Department of Social Services to develop an implementation plan for a permanent statewide guaranteed basic income program; supporters described positive results from pilot programs and the bill passed 5-2, later updated to 7-0. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills, all without opposition.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- IT IS ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL TOPIC AND HAS BECOME A FUNDAMENTAL TENET OF US DELIVERING OUR WORK PROGRAM
- OUT WAYS TO GET MORE PEOPLE INTO THE PROGRAMS.
- WE NEED TRADE SCOPE LABOR AS WELL, BUT WE HAVE TO INVEST IN VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TO YOUR PROGRAMS AND
- ON HIS CRAFT AND TRADE PROGRAMS.
- A FEW YEARS AGO YOU GAVE US AUTHORITY TO INVEST BUDGET WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IS A PROGRAM.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:39.759><c> for</c> building up a more robust program for building up a more robust program
- </c> program and to operate it? program and to operate it?
- </c> most effective to start off the program most effective to start off the program and<00:11:03.279
- </c> elevator inspector inspection program. elevator inspector inspection program.
- </c> do we want the fellows program to be? do we want the fellows program to be?
Committee:
Senate Labor and Technology
Summary:
The Committee on Labor and Technology heard several resolutions focused on workforce shortages and program development. STR 145/SR 117 would create a legislative working group on paid family and medical leave; testimony from state agencies, labor groups, advocacy organizations, and others was overwhelmingly supportive, though some asked for broader representation and legal expertise. Members raised questions about prior studies, staffing estimates, and funding needs for administering a future program. The chair ultimately deferred decision making on this measure to March 28, 2025.
The committee also heard STR 55/SR 37 on reviewing the boiler and elevator inspection branch to improve recruitment and retention. DLIR supported the measure, while the Department of Human Resources Development supported the intent but suggested labor should lead the study. Industry witnesses described long inspection wait times, backlogs, and difficulty recruiting inspectors, and several said higher pay and training pathways were needed. The committee voted to pass the resolution unamended.
For STR 64/SR 49, which would establish a Hawaii State Fellows Program, the department supported the concept but said resources would be needed and should be included in the budget rather than a resolution; the committee recommended deferral indefinitely. STR 67/SR 51, addressing hiring shortages in the public mental health care system, drew support from the State Council on Mental Health and others, with requests for amendments to ensure broader cooperation and added agencies. The committee moved the measure as a Senate draft with amendments. STR 63/SR 48, proposing a Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award, received support from DLIR, and the committee later recessed and reconvened for decision making on the measures.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Jan 23, 2025, 10:00AM HST - State of Judiciary
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, those programs are flourishing.
- </c><00:17:48.080><c> are</c> women's court today those programs are women's court today those programs
- </c><00:19:20.440><c> for</c> implemented a pilot program for implemented a pilot program for mediating
- </c> they need we launched a pro bono program they need we launched a pro bono program for<00:23:31.960
- </c><00:48:14.160><c> that</c> the eviction mediation program that the eviction mediation program that