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KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Investments in Information Technology Improvement & Modernization Proj. Oversight Board (10-10-23)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (6-22-23)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government (2-23-23)

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSG Public Hearing - Tue Feb 16, 2021 @ 10:30 AM

CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee Apr 22nd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • We thank you for your consideration of this bill and ask for your support on AB 450.
  • We thank you for your consideration of this bill and ask for your support on AB 450.
  • ... ...speaking up for marginalized voices, for speaking up for our undocumented community, who are community
  • So, first, Arturo, thank you for your words and also thanks for your service.
  • Thank you for this bill. Thank you for making me remember that day in Taft.
Summary: The Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee met on April 22, established a quorum, and adopted its 2023-24 committee rules. The hearing then considered five bills focused on aging, long-term care, immigrant seniors, nutrition, and emergency preparedness. AB 450 would create a task force to study the needs of undocumented Californians age 55 and older; supporters from CHIRLA and other advocates described barriers to housing, health care, retirement, and digital access, while members raised questions about eligibility and process. The bill was approved on a due pass motion and re-referred to the Committee on Human Services. AB 508 would require residential care facilities for the elderly to disclose staffing information upon request at admission and when rates increase. The author and supporters argued that staffing levels are closely tied to quality of care and that families need transparency to make informed choices; a witness described her father’s death in an understaffed facility. Assisted living industry representatives opposed the bill as burdensome but said they were continuing discussions with the author. The committee adopted amendments and passed the bill to Appropriations. AB 1476 would allow senior congregate meal programs to continue offering to-go meals, a practice expanded during the pandemic. Supporters said the option improved access for homebound and food-insecure seniors and helped bring people into senior centers; there was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1068 would create a working group on evacuation and sheltering needs for older adults and people with disabilities in long-term care during disasters, and AB 1069 would ensure area agencies on aging and aging/disability resource programs have access to emergency shelters to provide services. Both measures drew broad support from aging, disability, and advocacy groups, with testimony citing recent fires and evacuations, and both were approved and re-referred to the Committee on Emergency Management. The committee also left rolls open for additional members to add votes before adjournment.
ID
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 27th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, the governor did put in that for 2027, did not include it for 2026.
  • Well, he was so far ahead of where he was at for the for the first two years he was back.
  • Chairman, for a question. Mr.
  • I was looking for lights for the future, but go ahead. I'm sorry. Yeah, Mr.
  • I was looking for lights for the future, but go ahead. I’m sorry. Yeah, Mr.
Keywords: 989, all
Summary: The committee heard extended testimony from Representative Josh Tanner, co-chair of JFAC, focused on Idaho education funding and broader state budgeting. Tanner argued the state has a spending problem more than a revenue problem, saying revenues remain strong but costs are being driven by policy decisions, supplementals, Medicaid, corrections, and other obligations. He urged the committee to examine education through an outcomes-based lens, saying the current funding formula is overly complex, tied to outdated models, and not producing enough measurable improvement in reading, math, or test performance. Tanner also raised concerns about declining enrollment in some districts, possible loopholes in school funding tied to students enrolled for sports but not attending classes, and what he described as excessive spending on technology in classrooms. He said the Legislature should revisit old policies, consider simplifying or sunsetting programs, and use audits and LSO/Impact Team presentations to better understand how funding formulas and support units work. Several members responded by agreeing that the committee should gather more information, review fiscal notes more carefully, and consider whether policy changes are needed to improve accountability and reduce waste. Members also discussed the relationship between policy and budgeting, with some arguing that policy decisions drive financial burdens and that the committee should protect children and local control rather than systems. Questions were raised about whether JFAC work groups can recommend cuts or eliminations, and Tanner said they can help identify issues but that policy changes must come from the committee. In response to a question about student mental health, Tanner said the state funds resources such as 988 and behavioral health programs, but he supported reviewing contracts and accountability. The chair said he would coordinate with JFAC to obtain materials for further committee review, and the meeting adjourned without any formal vote or action on legislation.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/25/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Uh, thank you, Chair Jordan, and um thank you for your story and thank you for your story.
  • Uh, thank you, Chair Jordan, and um thank you for your story and thank you for your story.
  • </c> Thank you, Chair Jordan, for this bill. Thank you, Chair Jordan, for this bill.
  • </c> find solution solutions for our kids. find solution solutions for our kids.
Bills: HF60, HF3067, HF3730, HF3638, HF3401
Keywords: interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Insurance Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • God, we thank you for the opportunity of just discussion, but, Lord, we thank you for doing the people's
  • Uh, thank you for that. Uh, clerk, if you'll call the roll here. Uh, thank you for that.
  • Thank you for the recognition.
  • I apologize for the late delivery of it, and frankly, if it weren't for the fact that we're removing
  • for for &gt;&gt; All<00:14:50.720><c> right.
Bills: HB415, HB419, SB219, SB170
Keywords: police abuse registry, law enforcement registry, officer assault, assault on police, resisting arrest, battery on law enforcement, law enforcement injury fund, Back the Blue Act, Attorney General, clemency, pardon, commutation, rehabilitation costs, medical costs, public safety, criminal records, background checks, registry removal fee, privacy, due process
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for your concerns.
  • And so I'm here for justice for these type of people who are vulnerable.
  • I want to thank you all for being here, and I'm so sorry for your loss.
  • Thank you for the chair for putting this on the agenda.
  • So thank you so much for being here. Any question for Ms. Gay? Thank you for being here. Mr.
Bills: HB2495, HB2557, HB2594, HB2615, HB2800, HB2861, HB2862, HB2931, HB2995, HB4042, HB4070, HB4117, HB4136
Keywords: vulnerable adults, sentencing, felonies, criminal justice, enhanced penalties, medical records, patient rights, healthcare access, privacy, healthcare providers, timeliness, address confidentiality, domestic violence, privacy protection, voter registration, court proceedings, parenting time, supervised visitation, family court, high-risk cases
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Financial Services Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I hope it maybe picks up speed, in my opinion, at the same pace as, um, chip-enabled cards did for so
  • I hope it maybe picks up speed, in my opinion, at the same pace as, um, chip-enabled cards did for so
  • </c> this painstakingly for a very long time. this painstakingly for a very long time.
  • </c><00:20:09.919><c> Uh</c><00:20:11.120><c> the</c> for for transferring uh funds.
  • Uh the for for transferring uh funds.
Bills: HB259, HB206, HB207, HB259, HB206, HB207
Keywords: income tax credit, tax incentive, recruitment, remote work, remote worker, recruited worker, rural counties, small counties, county population tiers, opportunity zone, teacher recruitment, nurse recruitment, law enforcement recruitment, workforce development, economic development, relocation incentive, Alabama Department of Revenue, nonrefundable tax credit, tax carryforward, state income tax
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Education K-16 May 21st, 2025

Education K-16

Transcript Highlights:
  • It relates to developing a strategic plan for improvement and expansion of early learning educational
  • opportunities for young children with disabilities.
  • Senator Betancourt moves that House Bill 2310 be recommended for the local non-contested.
  • House Bill 322 be recommended for the local and uncontested. Is there any objection?
  • We are waiting for a substitute; the substitute language is not ready yet.
Bills: HB322, HB126, HB3062, HB1481, HB2310, HB2674, HB121, HB2243, HB3627, HB1178, HB367, HB5515
Keywords: JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, higher education, mental health resources, substance abuse education, student policy, communication devices, school regulations, disciplinary measures
AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 8th, 2025

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • for taxes falling under that too for for taxes falling under that too for for taxes falling under that
  • for the construction of our newest high school construction of our newest high school construction of
  • the bond for the future obligations for the bond for the future obligations for the bond for the future
  • for sales taxes structure to be used for roads for the commission and for roads for the commission and
  • what you do for the thank you all for what you do for the thank you all for what you do for the great
Bills: HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270, HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270
Keywords: primary election, election calendar, off-presidential year, May primary, second Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in May, runoff primary, special primary, presidential primary, election administration, candidate filing, ballot access, political parties, county election officials, state election law, Alabama elections, sheriffs, term of office, Alabama law, local government
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are no consequences for not returning the affidavit, which gives high net worth policyholders an
  • not returning the affidavit which for not returning the affidavit which gives<00:02:12.599><c> High<
  • </c><00:07:58.199><c> for</c> matter up for for matter up for for thank<00:08:01.319><c> you</c><00:08
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  • </c><01:11:24.760><c> for</c><01:11:24.920><c> actual</c> premium requests and for for actual premium
Bills: HF747, HF1014, HF320, HF400
Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association, MIGA, insurance guaranty fund, insurer insolvency, covered claim, net worth threshold, high-net-worth insured, financial information request, insurance claims, self-insured retention, deductible, commercial insurance, insurance regulation, Minnesota Statutes 60C.09, guaranty association
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Utility executive compensation 3/17/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Customers pay for utility services, not for executive compensation packages.
  • And I believe we have some testifiers. line rule for all recovery um uh for all line rule for all recovery
  • While I did not have enough to pay for the basic necessities of life for two kids and a mom, for our
  • Paul's a wonderful city for Irish traditions. Um, and also I saw your Robin socks.
  • I go to Cheo for my CDs. I at Everetts. I go to Cheo for my CDs.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee heard House File 76, as amended by the adopted A1 amendment, and the chair moved the bill to be re-referred to the general register. The bill would limit the amount investor-owned utilities can charge ratepayers for executive compensation, capping recoverable pay for the top 10 executives at the governor’s salary. Representative Greenman argued the measure would protect customers from paying for lavish executive pay and said it would not affect what executives are paid, only what can be recovered from ratepayers. She cited recent Public Utilities Commission action and ongoing rate cases as evidence the issue is real and recurring. Supportive testimony came from a Minneapolis resident describing financial hardship and rising utility bills, a local worker who said customers have no choice of utility provider and should not fund monopoly executive pay, and advocates from the Energy and Policy Institute and Utility Reform Now, who said ratepayers should not subsidize excessive compensation and that the bill is a targeted reform. Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy opposed the bill’s premise by defending the current regulatory process. Their representatives said the PUC already reviews executive compensation in rate cases, generally allows only limited recovery, and has used that process for decades. Xcel also emphasized its affordability programs and said executives help secure savings and investments for customers. Members discussed whether the legislature should set a bright-line rule or leave the issue to the PUC. Representative Greenman said the bill is needed because the PUC process can take years and the legislature should establish a clear standard for all investor-owned utilities. Some members supported the bill as a response to an affordability crisis and the lack of consumer choice, while others said the legislature should focus on broader energy-cost issues and existing regulatory tools. The committee did not take a final vote on the bill in the portion of the meeting provided, but the amendment was adopted and the bill was moved for re-referral to the general register.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, thank you for being here, Kara.
  • Thank you for everybody for recognizing this on the floor.
  • So thank you for all you do. I hope you appreciate what we do and let's keep Oklahoma red.
  • So, let's hold our applause for them. Thank you, guys, for being here.
  • So, thank you for being here.
Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920, SR40
Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for everybody for recognizing this on the floor.
  • So thank you for all you do. I hope you appreciate what we do, and let's keep Oklahoma red.
  • Whereas the Morris High School Eagles through hard work and dedication are the 3A state champions for
  • So let's hold our applause for them. Thank you guys for being here.
  • Thank you for being here. Wado. ...of them. Thank you for being here. Wado. Mr.
Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920, SR40
Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics
Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer. The chamber then recognized several guests and groups, including the Doctor of the Day Dr. Abby Woods, Nurse of the Day Kara de la Pena, and multiple student and community delegations. These included Dominic Matthias of Moore High School for his cross-country accomplishments, Calumet boys baseball and basketball teams for state championships, the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women, Morris High School’s academic team, the Junior Chamber of Catoosa, Rogers County Leadership Program participants, and Legacy Christian Schools students. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 40, designating the second week in April as Lung Cancer Action Week in Oklahoma. The resolution was presented in support of the American Lung Association’s efforts to raise awareness, encourage screening, and promote early detection, especially given the low screening rate among high-risk Oklahomans. The resolution passed without opposition, and unanimous consent was granted to make all senators co-authors unless they declined. The chamber also hosted Cherokee Nation Legislative Day. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other Cherokee leaders spoke about the tribe’s history, sovereignty, and major investments in education, housing, health care, workforce development, and economic growth in Oklahoma. Hoskin emphasized the Cherokee Nation’s partnership with the state and urged support for Medicaid expansion, arguing it helps fund health care services and jobs. Later, Senator Weaver offered a personal privilege statement mourning the death of Trooper Vernon Brake in the line of duty, followed by a moment of silence. The only other action was an announcement inviting members to a Sportsman’s Caucus reception. With the clerk’s desk clear, the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • For this um there.
  • </c> What have we done for Minnesota? What have we done for Minnesota?
  • c><01:19:20.880><c> my</c> What have we done for our for our in my What have we done for our for our
Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773
Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to talk today about students and the high demand for these courses in 2024.
  • I stand before you today to advocate for the integration of ethnic studies as a choice within our high
  • And then truly, what we’re hoping for in this community is ...you know, building the leaders of tomorrow
  • For a small district working hard to provide high-quality education, a 4% early payment discount, as
  • We hope you brought blessings for this group. We want some Dutton stories later.
Bills: HB178, HB178, HB1551, HB1939, HB2040, HB2354, HB2674, HB3029, HB3460, HB3631, HB3662, HB5201, HB5381
Keywords: efficiency audit, political subdivision, tax rate, fiscal management, government accountability, Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Public Education

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Session (05/01/2025)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • So, for his number one dad socks today.
  • For those of them that are going on and for those who are going out into the big bad world, we hope you've
Keywords: 1191, senate, all