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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to the Minnesota House of Representatives.
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  • His administration is the most lawless administration we have ever seen, seen, seen.
  • His administration is the most lawless administration we have ever seen.”
  • If the House GOP already been made.
Bills: HF3439, HF3763
Summary: The House Health Finance and Policy Committee met on March 4, 2026, approved the minutes from its February 25 and March 2 meetings, and then heard a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislatures on Medicaid eligibility changes in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1/OB3). The presentation focused on provisions affecting Medicaid expansion adults ages 19 to 64, including new work and community engagement requirements, changes to retroactive eligibility, quarterly death master file checks, address verification requirements, six-month redeterminations for expansion enrollees, and new limits on some lawful permanent residents and other immigrant groups. Castanza also discussed state implementation issues, including the need for new data-sharing systems, system modernization, outreach, and options for helping people transition to other coverage if they lose eligibility. She said the work and community engagement rules take effect January 1, 2027, with states given flexibility on look-back periods, consecutive versus nonconsecutive months, and optional hardship exemptions, and noted that CMS guidance is not expected until June 2026. She also described federal support for implementation, including $200 million in grants and a 90% federal match for eligibility system work, while warning that the fast timeline could lead to coverage losses, churn, and challenges for special populations such as caregivers, people with behavioral health conditions, incarcerated individuals, and rural residents. She further explained that an erroneous payment provision could expose states to federal recoupment later if eligibility errors increase. During member questions, Representative Beerman asked about the overall size of the Medicaid cuts and the cumulative national impact; Castanza said estimates vary by state and cited KFF analysis suggesting states could lose 4% to 19% of federal Medicaid revenue, with a newer RAND analysis recently released. Beerman also asked about the history and effectiveness of state work requirements, but that discussion was not completed in the excerpt. Representative Elkins noted the presentation was not initially posted on the committee website, and the chair said it had since been posted.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 14th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • I then applied for an administrator for my father's estate after he died. I'm not a plaintiff.
  • Senate Bill 2933 mirrors our senior legislative resolution that we sent to the House, number six.
  • We voted out the companion, which was my bill, House Bill 1761, 11 to 0, during our April 28th formal
  • This is the companion to House Bill 551 by Moody. God, thank you. Thank you, sir. Okay. Okay.
  • Amendments be reported to the full House with recommendation that it pass and be printed.
Bills: SB1015, SB2933
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • One month later, this administration did it again and terminated a report.
  • When this administration cuts this funding, here's who is impacted.
  • The administration is making profound decisions.
  • What the Trump administration is to universities isn't effective civil rights enforcement.
  • This administration has been focused on transparency and talk about efficiency.
Bills: SB163, SB558
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing two significant bills: S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025, and S163, the Protecting Students on Campus Act. Senator Tim Scott introduced S558, emphasizing its importance in combatting anti-Jewish violence and harassment, and providing the Department of Education with necessary tools to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The bill sparked a vigorous debate among members who expressed concerns over potential implications for free speech, particularly regarding its definitions of anti-Semitism, and whether it would infringe upon First Amendment rights.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Aug 26th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • An amendment was added in the House, uh, with the support of the election administrators, and they raised
  • The election administrators brought this to the house because the law was kind of fuzzy before.
  • So that was the reason for the amendment that the House put on.
  • So an amendment was added to Senate Bill 2217 in the House, wasn't controversial at the time.
  • The chair now lays out House Bill 16. Senator's House Bill 17 is the omnibus courts bill.
Bills: SB 53, SB 54, HB16, SB 19
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Elections Mar 27th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair lays out House Bill 376.
  • Vice-Chair Bucy moves that House Bill 1297 without amendment be reported favorably to the full House
  • The chair moves that House Bill 1783 as substituted be reported favorably to the full House with the
  • The chair moves that House Bill 1661 as substituted be reported favorably to the full House with the
  • House Bill 376 is a rebuilt refinement. of House Bill 4399 that was passed by the House last session.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • And finally, pursuant to House Bill 6, UK and KCTCS reported asset preservation projects.
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  • I believe administrative cabinet.
  • The first issue to look at today is the Kentucky Housing Corporation.
  • The first issue to look at today is the Kentucky Housing Corporation.
Summary: The committee met with quorum, approved the September meeting minutes, and received a set of information reports on capital projects, debt, school district bond issues, UK and KCTCS asset preservation projects, and the Louisville Arena Authority’s financial report, with the latter noted as lengthy and expected to be discussed further in person in December. The committee also heard a Finance and Administration Cabinet lease report covering three leases: a temporary lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Louisville due to ongoing maintenance and safety issues at its current site, a Department of Juvenile Justice lease in Hardin County for a day-treatment/alternative school program, and a Warren County lease renewal. Members questioned the Hardin County lease about the higher rate and limited competition; agency staff explained the specialized school setting, transportation and program requirements, and the difficulty of attracting bidders for alternative-school space. The lease package was approved after roll call. The committee then considered seven economic development grants: four EDF grants and three KPDI grants. The projects included infrastructure for Allen County’s industrial park, flood-related repairs for Weddington Plaza in the Big Sandy area, an Owensboro manufacturing expansion for Mscan America, a new Louisville manufacturing facility for Anthro Energy, a Henderson due-diligence study, a Paducah spec building, and utility extensions for the Riverbend site in Carrollton. Staff said the projects had been approved by KEFA and recommended by the relevant cabinet leadership, and the committee approved them by roll call. Finally, the committee reviewed a new Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit bond issue for about $43 million for 233 Louisville housing units, which was approved. It then took up five SFCC debt issues together: new money for an Edmonson County elementary school and Knox County middle school gym improvements, plus refundings for Callaway, Hardin, and McCracken counties. Members raised concerns that the refundings were bundled together and that some did not appear to meet a newly referenced 3% net present value savings guideline, but the package was still approved on a 5-2 vote. The meeting ended with calendar updates, including a November 20 meeting at noon and a December 16 meeting featuring the Yum Arena presentation, followed by adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • You sound like you came from the House.
  • An amendment was added in the House with the support of the election administrators, and they raised
  • The election administrators brought this to the House because the law was kind of fuzzy before.
  • So that was the reason for the amendment that the House put on.
  • Normally, there are some minor non-controversial matters of judicial administration also.
Bills: SB 53, SB 54, HB16, SB 19
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-10

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, yesterday we were on House File 2436, and we are on the DE1 amendment.
  • One last time, I'll move House File 2436 as amended thus far to the committee.
  • I do want to move House File 5.
  • And to, obviously, our pages and our committee administrator, Coley, for being here as well.
  • Chair West, you can now move House File 2436 as amended.
Bills: HF2436, HF2929
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/24/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • So the administrative funding that we get for any particular program, like administration of LEAPs, administration
  • So the administrative funding that we get for any particular program, like administration of LEAPs, administration
  • over House File 3550. over House File 3550.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 29th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 4479 ensures rural Texans can fully.
  • Chairman, members, for the opportunity to lay out House Bill 5400.
  • I urge you to support House Bill 5400. I urge you to support House Bill 5400.
  • House Bill 5545 is a common way to fill in an unintentional gap.
  • I am in favor of House Bill 5545.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Vice Chair, please move House Bill 2796. Madam Chair, move the House Bill.
  • Vice Chair, please move House Bill 2233. Madam Chair, I move House Bill 2233...
  • Vice Chair, please move House Bill 2396. Madam Chair, I move House Bill 2396.
  • House Bill 2689.
  • House Bill 2689.
Summary: The committee began with a presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter and Dr. Anna Burke of Barrow Neurological Institute on the scope of Alzheimer’s disease, the shortage of specialists, low rates of timely diagnosis, and the need for caregiver support and early intervention. Speakers emphasized that Arizona is a leader in Alzheimer’s research and that lifestyle changes, new therapies, and research funding offer hope, but only if patients are diagnosed earlier and providers are better trained. The committee then heard House Bill 2202, which would appropriate $300,000 over three years for a dementia care telemonitoring/telementoring grant program through the Department of Health Services to help providers statewide learn best practices in dementia care. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Dr. Danny Cabral, and a patient advocate, said the bill would address major gaps in provider training and improve early diagnosis and treatment. There was no opposition, and the committee voted 11-0 to give HB 2202 a do pass recommendation. The committee next took up House Bill 2251, the “Jordan and MacTerry Act,” which would expand licensed midwives’ authority to administer certain medications, require liability insurance disclosure and reporting, and create an Arizona Midwifery Advisory Committee. Supporters said the bill would improve safety, oversight, and access to emergency medications in home births, while opponents from ACOG and the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association raised concerns about the adequacy of oversight, the medication list, and whether eight hours of pharmacology training is sufficient. After testimony from midwives, physicians, and stakeholders, the bill was held for further stakeholder work and anticipated floor amendments. House Bill 2252, which would allow certified nurse midwives, certified professional midwives, or licensed midwives to accompany a patient in a ground ambulance during transport if approved by medical direction, also drew support and opposition. Supporters argued it would preserve continuity of care in emergencies, while firefighters and EMS representatives objected to ambiguity and scene control concerns. That bill was likewise held for further stakeholder meetings. The committee then recessed and reconvened for later presentations on federal budget and health-related topics.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • A lot of our clinical people have... served in the military in the past, as well as our administrative
  • Members, are there any questions of the Chairman of the House? All right.
Bills: SB651, SB897, SB1814, SB1818
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Pursuant to House Bill 6, the Kentucky Communications Network Authority submitted its quarterly status
  • and new House Bill 6 allocations.
  • And the Kentucky Community and Technical College System reported a new House Bill 1 allocation.
  • redevelop its housing inventory. redevelop its housing inventory.
  • >> I understand housing is a big issue. >> I understand housing is a big issue.
Summary: The committee met without a quorum for much of the meeting, so several agenda items were initially heard only for information. Early updates included six informational reports, such as an Auditor of Public Accounts compliance examination with no findings, university equipment and allocation reports, school district bond issuances, Western Kentucky University’s planned public-private partnership housing redevelopment, and quarterly Kentucky Communications Network Authority reports. Members then questioned WKU officials about the P3 housing project, including the number of RFQ responses, property tax responsibility, ownership of the student life foundation, and the status of repairs to residence halls. WKU said the foundation has owned the property since 2000, one hall would be razed or demolished at the end of the academic year, and repairs to the other two were expected to be completed by fall 2027. The committee also heard a Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources acquisition project for Mount River Farms in Wayne County and a Department of Corrections roof replacement project at Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, but no votes were taken until a quorum was later established. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority then presented six loans and four grant reallocations, including loan increases for Adair County Water District and the City of Harlan, new loans for Litchfield, Louisa, Southeastern Water Association, and Flatwoods, and grant reallocations under the Cleaner Water Program. Members asked about Harlan’s 30-year term and special condition requiring a revenue increase; KIA explained the longer term is reserved for disadvantaged communities and that the condition was meant to reinforce standard debt coverage requirements, while depreciation is reviewed but not included in cash-flow calculations. After a recess, Senator Thomas arrived and a quorum was reached. The committee approved the prior minutes and then took a consolidated vote on the action items, which passed. The final items included a Kentucky Economic Development Authority revenue bond refunding for CommonSpirit Health, several Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit and single-family bond issuances, a Western Kentucky University bond issuance, and SFCC debt issues. Members discussed the housing transactions, noting they are developer-financed and not subject to a traditional bidding process, and expressed concern about whether the process could produce more units for the same amount of money. The meeting adjourned after all information items were approved and the next meeting date was announced.