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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I mean, if you want to give me any advice, I'm more than willing to do that.
- Senator Hill, you have any advice for me? I do, Mr. Chair.
Keywords:
telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent
Summary:
The committee first set aside Senate Bill 247 because the Attorney General and bill sponsor were not present. It then heard Senate Bill 190, which would authorize bonding to help Healer Regional Medical Center in rural southwest New Mexico replace an aging linear accelerator used for cancer radiation treatment. The sponsor and hospital representatives said the equipment is at end of life and that replacing it would keep patients from having to travel long distances for care. The committee adopted a friendly amendment adding an emergency clause, but members then questioned the financing, noting the $5.7 million cost, the lack of local matching funds, and the fact that the equipment’s useful life is only about 10 years while the proposed bonds would run for 30 years.
After extended discussion about interest costs and timing, committee members explored alternatives to reduce the state’s borrowing burden, including using existing rural health care funds, federal grant money, or structuring a county lease arrangement rather than issuing bonds. The bill was left pending while staff and the sponsor were asked to look into those options and report back. The committee also briefly heard from the Department of Justice about concerns raised by the Public Education Department regarding Gallup-McKinley and online learning companies; DOJ said investigations were ongoing but it could not say whether a lawsuit would be filed. Members expressed concern about possible large liabilities and discussed bringing the Attorney General and PED Secretary back in executive session.
The meeting then shifted to House Bill 2 and related budget matters. Staff walked members through numerous line items, flagging some as potentially duplicative, unspent, or in need of further review, including attorney general litigation funds, rural health, education, transportation, tourism, energy, and economic development items. The committee adopted the “grow” spreadsheet after members said they had reviewed it, and then discussed reserve targets. Staff presented several scenarios to raise reserves from about 26.7% toward the 27.5% target, including cuts to natural resource, environmental, higher education, and transportation appropriations. Members generally favored a flexible “scenario five” approach and were reluctant to sweep older capital outlay projects immediately, preferring to wait until the capital outlay changes bill is resolved. The committee planned to continue the budget discussion the next morning.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, Representative Sandoval, based on advice from counsel, the board can approve...
- Representative Sandoval, based on advice from counsel, the board can approve those requests pending funds
Keywords:
Arizona Beef Council, agriculture, market development, beef products, terminating council, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, game and fish commission, wildlife, appointment, commission membership, Arizona Revised Statutes, food labeling, cultivated cells, cell-cultured products, consumer information, food safety, cell-cultured protein
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, advice. Wonderful. Thank you.
- There is still further advice.
Keywords:
civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Involved in this process, we rely heavily on our faculty to provide advice on academic matters, including
- So I believe the thinking is let's get a wide range of opinions and all the expert advice.
Keywords:
living expenses, higher education, student support, homeless students, financial aid, grant program, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, workforce development, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, competency-based education, baccalaureate degree, cost of attendance, dual credit, computer science, course credit, foreign language requirement, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-21
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, Commissioner Olson, thank you for your support, your advice, your running of numbers.
- You were in the room, offering your advice the entire time, along with your team.
Bills:
HF2312
Keywords:
higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We had lots of advice over time.
- Whose mission is to provide advice to the state on improving care for the one in ten Minnesotans living
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Vets Committee Meeting - 2025-03-19
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Instead of only targeting bad actors, it would make it prohibitive for veterans to get advice or assistance
- Lewis, a little advice in future committees. We are supportive of our veterans in this committee.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Health Policy Feb 4th, 2025
MO
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Four - Tuesday, January 13 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- documentation to their complex area superintendent who would route it to the attorney general for advice
- would also immediately try to intervene to get clarification on the purpose of the visit and get advice
- </c><00:35:38.320><c> Now</c><00:35:38.880><c> in</c><00:35:39.119><c> line</c> for advice from there
- Now in line for advice from there.
- and get advice from our attorney<00:36:07.280><c> general.
Bills:
HB1838, HB1870, HB2445, HB2540, HB1886, HB1839, HB2269, HB1939, HB2037, HB1635, HB1941, HB1576, HB2568, HB2267, HB2590, HB2266, HB2597, HB2499, HB2500, HB2502, HB2607, HB2137, HB2357, HB1782
Keywords:
HB1838, Hawaii, Act 142, U visa, T visa, U nonimmigrant status, T nonimmigrant status, immigration certification, visa certification, Form I-918 Supplement B, Form I-914 Supplement B, noncitizen victims, crime victim, human trafficking, victim helpfulness, law enforcement certification, prosecutor certification, judicial review, circuit court, confidentiality
Summary:
The committee opened testimony on House Bill 1838, relating to visas. Testifiers from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the legal clinic, the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the ACLU, CARES, and immigrant-rights groups strongly supported the bill, saying it would bring Hawaii into compliance with federal law, standardize and speed up certification for U and T visa applicants, and better protect survivors of crime and trafficking. Supporters emphasized that delays in certification can leave eligible survivors waiting years for federal visa access and can undermine public safety by discouraging victims from reporting crimes. The chair announced there were 103 testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on the bill in the hearing.
The committee next heard House Bill 1870, concerning protected locations and immigration enforcement. Testimony from the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, ACLU of Hawaii, educators, students, and community advocates supported limiting immigration enforcement at schools and other essential-service sites, arguing that families should be able to access education, health care, shelters, libraries, and social services without fear. The Department of Education said it had already issued guidance in March 2025 for how staff should respond when law enforcement comes onto campus, and the Public Charter School Commission noted implementation would need to occur at the school level. Testifiers said the bill would create standardized protocols and protect students and families from fear and disruption; the chair reported 142 testimonies in support, one in opposition, and five comments.
The committee then took up House Bill 2445, relating to student safety and law enforcement on campus. The Department of Education again said it had already rolled out statewide guidance and described its process for staff to notify administration, verify law enforcement identification and purpose, and route matters through the complex area superintendent and attorney general, while noting emergencies would be handled differently. A committee member questioned whether the procedures were sufficiently standardized and whether staff were trained for unusual situations. Student and community testifiers supported the bill, saying schools should remain safe havens and that clear procedures are needed if federal immigration enforcement appears on campus. The Department of Law Enforcement testified in opposition to parts of the measure, raising concerns about masking requirements, vehicle markings, officer safety, doxxing, retaliation, costs, and possible supremacy-clause conflicts, and suggested more exemptions and a compromise approach. The chair reported 106 testimonies in support, two comments, and no opposition for the bill before moving on to the next measure.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (03/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So we provide legal advice, guidance.
- So we<01:49:34.560><c> legal</c><01:49:34.880><c> advice,</c><01:49:35.360><c> guidance.
- We don't run we legal advice, guidance.
- Um, you're giving advice on how to improve their processes. Is that right?
- attorney but that give advice to them attorney but that give advice to them that<01:53:47.440><c> when
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.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's the three hours a week of nursing time and advice and support.
- It's the three hours a week of nursing time and advice and support.
- It's the three hours a week of nursing time and advice and support.
- It's the three hours a week of nursing time and advice and support.
- Professional advice that three hours a week is invaluable because we are not medical professionals.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- a great opportunity to do with the younger members of 4-H to mentor them along and then take the advice
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They have been there trying to control us and given us great advice, trying to reel us in a little bit
- They have been there trying to control us and given us great advice, trying to reel us in a little bit
- trying to control us and given us there trying to control us and given us great<00:20:05.400><c> advice
- :06.880><c> reel</c><00:20:07.200><c> us</c><00:20:07.360><c> in</c><00:20:07.600><c> a</c> great advice
- , trying to reel us in a great advice, trying to reel us in a little<00:20:07.960><c> bit.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- some way that we can help you move it along, and you know, Commissioner McKinnon, if you have any advice
- some way that we can help you move it along, and you know, Commissioner McKinnon, if you have any advice
- McKinnon if you you know um commissioner McKinnon if you have<00:50:01.799><c> any</c><00:50:02.040><c> advice
- for</c><00:50:02.559><c> us</c><00:50:02.839><c> we're</c><00:50:03.040><c> certainly</c> have any advice
- for us we're certainly have any advice for us we're certainly interested<00:50:03.799><c> in</c><00:
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cannabis Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your commitment and dedication and your advice on so many issues.
Summary:
Legislative leaders from the House and Senate met in Springfield to announce and sign a conference report resolving differences between competing cannabis reform bills. Speakers described the agreement as the result of several years of work and praised the bipartisan, bicameral collaboration of committee chairs, minority members, and staff. They emphasized that the final package reflects input from industry stakeholders, communities, and legislators across the state, including Western Massachusetts.
The conference report was presented as a broad modernization of Massachusetts cannabis law. Key provisions described included restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission to improve oversight and transparency, creating a portal to report illegal conduct, requiring updated reporting on public health, public safety, and tax impacts, and studying workplace safety standards. The bill also updates license caps and ownership rules, expands opportunities for social equity businesses, removes the medical vertical integration requirement, and revises purchase, possession, delivery, and advertising rules.
Speakers also said the legislation addresses emerging issues such as hemp-derived products and aims to support a more stable and equitable market. Several members noted that the bill is not perfect but represents a meaningful compromise and a step forward for the industry and the Commonwealth. The meeting concluded with the formal signing of the conference report and a motion to close.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Apr 15th, 2026
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- to remain within the budget for the sheriff to be able to pay for an attorney that would give him advice
Summary:
The committee first called the roll and established a quorum with nine members present. It then moved into executive session and took up House Committee Resolution 29, which was approved unanimously on a 9-0 roll call vote.
Next, the committee considered House Bill 2414. After a brief motion and no discussion, the bill was voted do pass by a 6-3 roll call, with Chairman Mayhew, Vice Chair Cook, Representatives Davis, Dolan, Elliott, Faulkner, and Hovis voting yes, and Representatives Brown, Bush, and Kalberloh voting no.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 945. Members adopted House Committee Substitute 0.04C, then adopted two amendments: one concerning the sheriff’s attorney fee language and another concerning treatment court administration and reimbursement. After rolling the amendments into a new substitute, the House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 945 was voted do pass by a 9-1 roll call vote, and the committee adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cannabis Laws Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your commitment and dedication and your advice on so many issues.
Summary:
A bipartisan conference committee met in Springfield to announce and sign a final compromise report on major cannabis legislation. Speakers from both chambers said the bill reflects several years of work and multiple prior reform efforts, and they emphasized collaboration across the House and Senate, including input from leadership, committee members, staff, and stakeholders from across the state.
The conference report was described as a modernization of Massachusetts cannabis law. Key provisions mentioned included restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission to improve oversight and transparency, creating a portal to report illegal conduct, requiring updated reporting on public health and tax impacts, studying workplace safety standards, adjusting license caps and ownership rules, removing the vertical integration requirement for medical operations, expanding opportunities for social equity businesses, updating purchase and possession limits, clarifying delivery rules, allowing more flexible advertising within regulated limits, and directing further study of hemp-derived products and cannabinoids.
Members framed the agreement as a compromise intended to balance public safety, accountability, economic opportunity, and equitable access. Several speakers noted the importance of holding the signing in Western Massachusetts and said the legislation reflects concerns from communities and industry participants outside Boston. The committee then formally signed the report and moved to close the meeting.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cannabis Laws Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your commitment and dedication and your advice on so many issues.
Summary:
Committee leaders and members met in Springfield to announce completion of a conference committee report on cannabis legislation after several years of work and multiple prior reform efforts. Speakers from both chambers thanked one another for the bipartisan, bicameral negotiations and emphasized that the process included input from industry stakeholders, communities, and legislators from across the state, including Western Massachusetts.
The reported bill would modernize Massachusetts cannabis laws by restructuring and streamlining the Cannabis Control Commission, improving oversight and transparency, creating a portal to report illegal conduct, requiring additional reporting and study on public health and workplace safety, and updating tax-policy review. It also aims to support economic opportunity by revising license caps and ownership rules, easing outdated requirements such as vertical integration, expanding pathways for social equity businesses, and allowing more flexible purchase, possession, delivery, and advertising rules.
Members also said the legislation addresses emerging issues involving hemp-derived products and cannabinoids by directing further study. Several speakers described the measure as a compromise that is not perfect but represents meaningful progress for the industry and the Commonwealth. The meeting concluded with the conference report being signed and a motion to close.