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KY
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  • the cusp of of where we might could go. the cusp of of where we might could go.
  • cup of coffee out of it. cup of coffee out of it.
Summary: The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met on June 11 but did not have a quorum, so it could not approve the prior minutes. The committee then received a compliance and program update from Brandon Reed and Bill McClowski of the agricultural development board, who said the office is fully staffed, has digitized most records, and has added a Facebook page to share board actions, projects, and compliance work. They also reported that the board and finance corporation continue to operate with strong county-council participation and that the office had completed numerous site visits, program reviews, and project closeouts over the reporting period. The presenters reviewed monthly funding actions from December through May, including board approvals ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, with a December finance meeting delayed by a snowstorm. They highlighted that the Kentucky Agriculture Finance Corporation now has 57 loans generating more than $2 million per month in payments, and that the revolving loan program has grown to support more than $24 million annually in repayments available for relending. They also noted that 75% of the portfolio is in beginning farmer loans and that the office had recently surpassed 1,000 active loans. Several projects were discussed in detail. These included a grain facility in Callaway County supporting organic corn production for expanding egg-layer operations, a Union County cattle business expansion, a West Liberty Veterinary Clinic project to build a working cattle facility, a Grayson County farmers market project, a Casey County veterinary services project, and a packing warehouse for the Kanye family to support specialty crops. The presenters emphasized that county and state tobacco settlement funds are often combined, sometimes with participation loans, to leverage local investment. They also stressed the importance of supporting greenhouses, farmers markets, specialty crops, and large-animal veterinary services as key agricultural priorities. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the lack of quorum and the informational presentations.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026

Ways and Means Education

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Bills: SB59, SB221
KY
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  • of a lot of board investment philosophy of a lot of projects<00:07:54.560> that<00:07:54.800>
  • So we kind of had a highlight at the last board meeting of some of the provisions, kind of like, um,
  • So we kind of had a highlight at the last board meeting of some of the provisions, kind of like, um,
  • of return and we've had great rate of of return and we've had great rate of return<00:19:18.559>
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the June 12 minutes, and then received a presentation from Brandon Reid and Bill McCloskkey of the Agricultural Development Board on the June report and the 25th anniversary of the Agricultural Development Fund. They described a joint anniversary meeting held at the Kentucky Historical Society, thanked staff, and noted that the board presented members with a token of appreciation. They also reported a clean annual audit, with the audit report to be shared more fully at a later meeting. The presenters reviewed June activity and funding decisions, saying the development board approved about $3.3 million and the finance board about $5 million in loans. They highlighted program activity such as advisory council meetings, site visits, project reports, and county comprehensive plans. Specific projects discussed included the Food Chain project, which sought support for equipment and improvements to expand Kentucky product marketing; Miller Rockbridge Farms LLC, which sought county support for a barn for an education program; and Thompson Family Farm LLC, which sought funding for a livestock buying station. The board approved reduced or county-only funding in some cases, including $45,643 for the Food Chain project and county money for the farm projects. Members asked about the meaning and purpose of the county comprehensive plans and how counties use them to guide funding decisions. The presenters explained that House Bill 611 created a structure in which each county council develops a comprehensive plan, updated on a five-year cycle, to prioritize local agricultural investments and evaluate applications. They said county councils work with extension agents and the Agricultural Development Office, and that staff attend meetings, provide training, and help new agents and council members understand the program. Members emphasized that the planning process helps ensure funds are targeted to local needs and supports diversification of agriculture beyond tobacco.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Jun 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Of the President Pro Tempore of the State of Texas, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect
  • The first document that our founders put their names to was a Declaration of Independence, a declaration
  • The irony is the Declaration of Independence, a document memorializing... memorializing the separation
  • One of the highest examples of true love...
  • production of a multitude of documents on behalf of all Senate offices.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Jun 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Chair announces the signing of the following in the presence of the Senate.
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  • The Department of Health, Government Appointment Office, former Secretary of State, Secretary of Licensing
  • of the grant.
  • the head of both the Department of Health and the Department of Mental Health.
  • We've asked for a lot of change, a lot of transparency.
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  • of dollars to help.
  • Declare the vote: 2/3 vote of those elected in the house failed to receive a majority vote.
  • Declare the motion to pass. We're back on the third reading of the bill.
  • Declare the vote: 36 in favor, 44 against, having failed to receive a majority vote of those elected
OK
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  • And received a majority vote of those elected to in constitutional in the House, I declare the bill to
  • Declare the vote: 79 ayes, 0 nays. And we received a majority vote of those elected in the House.
  • We have received a majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House, and I declare the bill
  • Having received a majority vote of those elected and constituting the House, I declare the bill passed
  • Having failed to receive a two-thirds vote of those elected in the House, I declare the emergency to
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and heard an invocation focused on “leading with the farewell,” followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a series of floor recognitions honoring guests and student groups. Presentations included the nurse of the day, Susan Hollingsworth, and multiple student champions and visitors, including the Clinton High School 4A hip hop state champions, Pryor High School’s Life Smarts state champions, the Elgin High School wrestling team, the Fort Gibson FFA livestock judging team, Putnam City North’s girls basketball champions, visiting students from Douglas, OSU environmental science graduate students, and Oklahoma Energy Resource Board teachers of the year. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 378, updating bail bondsman regulations, passed 77-3. SB 985, codifying the local food for school program in statute, passed 79-0. SB 1246, which would update and speed up DEQ permitting while preserving transparency, drew questions about agency outreach and environmental impacts; after a division vote on advancing the bill passed 30-28, the bill itself passed 81-0. Later, SB 1500 on pharmacy benefit managers passed 81-0, SB 1984 on osteopathic medicine passed 74-0, and SB 1644 creating a reporting mechanism for suspected alpha-gal syndrome passed 82-0. The House also adopted Senate amendments to HB 3720, the local food freedom bill, and passed it 81-0. HB 4118, the family caregiver credit, also passed 81-0 after the Senate amendment restored the title “Caring for Caregivers Act.” A motion was made to reject Senate amendments to HB 2992 and request conference. House Joint Resolution 1100, relating to OMES proposed major rule changes, was read on second reading and referred to administrative rules. A lengthy debate centered on an amendment to SB 1546, a teacher-related bill, which would expand the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Scholarship Fund tax credit to support the Strong Readers Act, the Oklahoma Math Proficiency Act, and certain capital projects for scholarship-granting organizations. Supporters said it would encourage private investment in education and add instructional capacity; opponents argued it would favor wealthy private schools, do little for rural or high-poverty districts, and divert scholarship resources. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was advanced to final passage, with debate continuing at the end of the transcript.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

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  • Department of Children, Youth and of the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Commerce Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26

Commerce Finance and Policy

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  • cost estimates of some of the mandates cost estimates of some of the mandates that<00:38:03.720>
  • of report.
  • official piece of business ahead of us. official piece of business ahead of us.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26

Health Finance and Policy

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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 3rd, 2026

County and Municipal Government

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HI
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  • The Department of Department of Health.
  • behalf of HMSA we support the intent of behalf of HMSA we support the intent of the<00:28:19.360
  • A lot of the initiatives that are intended in this bill to protect the independent pharmacies across
  • amount of money that our independents are losing because there is no framework for audits whatsoever,
  • of money that our independents<00:37:53.839> are<00:37:54.000> losing<00:37:54.320>
Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.