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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- 03:31.720><c> each</c> creates a unique identifier for each creates a unique identifier for each transaction
- 32.799><c> you</c><01:03:32.920><c> can</c><01:03:33.119><c> track</c><01:03:33.520><c> each</c> transaction
- so you can track each transaction so you can track each transaction<01:03:34.440><c> where</c><01:03
- where it's coming where it's transaction where it's coming where it's going<01:03:36.359><c> um</c><
- Minute receives really nominal, very little general funding, if you will.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/24/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- I would, so if I was changing the number of members nominated by the home educator associations, then
- I would change, increase the number of members nominated by the commissioner of the department.
- One member nominated by the school boards association.
- Those are not nominated by home education organizations. Correct. Okay.
- </c><04:27:22.319><c> and</c> school principles shall nominate and school principles shall nominate and
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- expressing my sincere gratitude to Governor Newsom for the confidence he has placed in me through this nomination
- Johnson's nomination for this. Great. Thank you. Hello, my name is Jess LaSoya.
- in strong support, and I personally worked with Jason for a long time and strongly support his nomination
- in strong support, and I personally worked with Jason for a long time and strongly support his nomination
- Johnson to be confirmed and that his nomination be sent to the full floor. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee first handled routine actions, including quorum, governor’s appointments not required to appear, references to bills, and floor acknowledgments, with those items approved on 3-1 or 4-0 votes and left open for add-ons where noted. It then heard testimony on several CDCR appointments: Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle as associate directors for adult institutions, and later Jason Johnson as Undersecretary of Operations. All three nominees emphasized long careers in corrections, support from family and colleagues, and a commitment to public safety, rehabilitation, and improving staff and institutional culture.
Much of the questioning focused on the California model, staff safety, sexual abuse prevention, use-of-force incidents, visitation, and rehabilitation. Ratliff and Tuggle said the California model was poorly communicated at rollout but is intended to improve both staff wellness and rehabilitation, not weaken security. They described training, root-cause reviews, statewide calls, and direct engagement with staff and incarcerated people. On a widely criticized pepper-spray incident at Central California Women’s Facility, Ratliff said staff were disciplined, some terminated, and the facility received additional training on de-escalation, communication, use of force, and report writing. On sexual abuse and retaliation concerns, both nominees pointed to PREA training, multiple reporting channels, anti-retaliation monitoring, and a zero-tolerance policy.
Members also pressed the nominees on visitation consistency, family reunification, contraband, and the San Quentin transition program. CDCR leaders said visitation is essential to rehabilitation and that the department is working toward more consistent statewide rules and a more family-friendly visiting environment. They also said contraband interdiction is being strengthened through K-9 searches, drone interdiction, and information sharing. Johnson, whose confirmation drew late opposition letters and a lawsuit alleging retaliation and workplace culture problems, said he was driving culture change, had improved reentry and community partnerships, and viewed rehabilitation as central to CDCR’s mission. After public support from former incarcerated people, advocates, and nonprofit leaders, the committee voted 4-0 to advance the appointments to the Senate floor.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- expressing my sincere gratitude to Governor Newsom for the confidence he has placed in me through this nomination
- Johnson's nomination for this. Great. Thank you. Hello, my name is Jess LaSoya.
- all in strong support, and personally worked with Jason for a long time and strongly support his nomination
- all in strong support, and personally worked with Jason for a long time and strongly support his nomination
- Johnson to be confirmed and that his nomination be sent to the full floor. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Rules
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're waiting to see who gets nominated, the Senate President's nominee.
- c><00:32:08.600><c> gets</c> So, we're waiting to see who gets So, we're waiting to see who gets nominated
- c> the</c><00:32:09.960><c> the</c><00:32:10.040><c> Senate</c><00:32:10.520><c> President's</c> nominated
- the the the Senate President's nominated the the the Senate President's nominee.<00:32:11.920><c> But
Committee:
Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Summary:
The Committee on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts held a confirmation hearing on GM 742 for John Komeiji, the gubernatorial nominee to serve as chairperson of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority through 6/30/2029. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. The executive director of the authority, representatives of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation and the Mauna Kea observatories, and authority member Noenoe Wong-Wilson all praised Komeiji’s leadership, describing him as fair, transparent, steady, and effective at building trust and relationships among stakeholders. Chris Matsuda also supported the nomination, citing Komeiji’s presence at community workshops, his neutral facilitation of public discussion, and his careful handling of the authority’s work on observatory leases and the comprehensive EIS.
In his remarks, Komeiji described the authority’s work as implementing Act 255 by building a new state agency, developing a master plan, drafting rules and regulations, and beginning the process for a comprehensive environmental impact statement related to observatory leases. He said the authority is trying to balance community voice, cultural and spiritual concerns, and the state’s policy supporting astronomy. He also discussed staffing and recruitment challenges, saying the authority is repurposing positions, using special project positions, and looking for creative ways to recruit qualified staff despite the controversy surrounding Mauna Kea. He noted that the authority is working through asset transfers from UH, managing operational needs, and addressing a projected $4 million federal funding gap affecting CMS.
Members asked about timelines, contingency planning, staffing capacity, and financial sustainability. Komeiji said the authority is on track for the master plan and EIS, but would return to the legislature if delays require more time. He acknowledged that no detailed contingency plans have been developed yet for possible IT or other implementation problems, but said the board is continuing to monitor progress. He also said the authority is accelerating contracts to encumber funds while available and expects to cover planned EIS and master plan consultant costs if funding remains at current levels. After discussion, the committee voted to advise and consent; the chair and acting vice chair voted aye, with excused absences noted for Senators Inouye, Chang, and Lamosao. The measure was adopted and the committee adjourned.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC DEFER Public Hearings 03-20-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you very much for considering my nomination by Governor Green to continue on as a commissioner
- c><00:01:56.320><c> um,</c> very much for considering my, um, very much for considering my, um, nomination
- > Governor</c><00:01:57.759><c> Green</c><00:01:58.079><c> to</c><00:01:58.320><c> continue</c> nomination
- by Governor Green to continue nomination by Governor Green to continue on<00:01:58.960><c> as</c><00
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee first considered Governor’s Message 574, confirming Michael Tenoi to continue serving on the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation through June 30, 2028. Several supporters testified, and Tenoi said he valued working with Hawaii and national commissioners and hoped to focus on emerging issues such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data security. The committee recommended advise and consent and adopted the measure, with a photo taken afterward.
The committee then heard HB 1519 on campaign contributions, which would require disclosure of compensated officers and immediate family members of certain state contractors and grantees. The Campaign Spending Commission and State Procurement Office supported the bill but asked for clarifying amendments; several advocacy groups supported the measure but urged stronger language, including removing branch-of-government limits and narrowing loopholes. The chair proposed amendments to remove monetary thresholds, limit the bill to paid officers, add appropriations for the Campaign Spending Commission and State Procurement Office, define “officer” more broadly, and note that false-name contributions are already felonies. The committee voted to pass HB 1519 with amendments.
HB 2250, the claims against the state bill, drew testimony from the Attorney General and multiple departments in support, but members raised extensive questions about why many claims would be paid from the general fund, how corrective action is being pursued, and the handling of several specific claims, including wrongful imprisonment, a cesspool citation, Department of Corrections deaths, a large special education settlement, a charter school lease dispute, and an outdated check. Because of those outstanding questions, the committee postponed decision-making on HB 2250 until Tuesday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 016. Later, the committee also considered Governor’s Message 725, confirming Daniel M. Gluck as an associate judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals; the committee recommended consent and adopted the measure.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor's Message Nos. 771 to 774 transmit nominations to various boards and commissions.
- Governor's Message numbers 771 to 774 Governor's Message numbers 771 to 774 transmit<00:35:18.440><c> nominations
- </c><00:35:19.040><c> to</c><00:35:19.160><c> various</c><00:35:19.560><c> boards</c> transmit nominations
- to various boards transmit nominations to various boards and<00:35:19.920><c> commissions.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- This shows the projection going forward of the nominal purchasing power of the gas tax, expecting that
- One, in general, the growth in spending is not as big as in nominal terms, which is not surprising.
- We do see that—” “In nominal terms, which is not surprising, we do see that for each of the other states
- “And that’s in nominal terms, you know, the year that the project was started.
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
vehicle loads, public highways, transportation, road safety, infrastructure, HB2139, snowmobile registration, snowmobile fee, vehicle license fee, registration fee, Department of Licensing, RCW, vehicle registration, winter recreation, off-road vehicle, moped, motorcycle, trailer, recreational vehicle, vintage snowmobile
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, members, House Bill 2805 provides a secure online portal for qualified electors to sign nomination
- Additionally, the bill designates equal access to the online portal for all election candidates to collect nomination
- All election candidates to collect nomination signatures and list the responsibilities of the Secretary
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 2908, which would impose criminal penalties on faithless Arizona Article 5 constitutional convention delegates, require delegates to take an oath, and direct legislative and gubernatorial ratification of any approved amendment. The sponsor argued the bill adds guardrails to any future convention, while Common Cause Arizona opposed it, saying it would not meaningfully reduce the risk of a runaway convention and that any punishment scheme would be difficult to enforce. After discussion, the committee approved HB 2908 on a 5-2 vote for a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up HB 2608, a military transitional housing grant program with a $7 million General Fund appropriation in FY 2027 and changes to the military transitional housing fund. Testimony from Vets to Gov and the sponsor emphasized veteran-led management, new construction rather than motel/hotel use, and the need for housing support for transitioning service members. Several members raised concerns about similarities to prior versions and unresolved language changes, and the bill was ultimately laid on the table by vote.
Next, the committee considered HB 2805, which creates a secure online portal for nomination petitions for local governing board candidates and sets related Secretary of State responsibilities. An amendment was adopted to require candidates to designate party alignment or lack thereof for portal purposes and to limit Secretary of State modification of the act. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would modernize petitioning and reflect the partisan reality of local races, while some members raised concerns about school board implications and nonpartisan races. HB 2805, as amended, passed the committee on a 5-2 vote.
Finally, the committee heard HB 2775, which would bar state entities from using state assets or money to implement or enforce international organization rules, taxes, or policies, with an amendment adding restrictions on Arizona public universities’ foreign-funded agreements and creating Board of Regents oversight. Members and the sponsor discussed concerns about foreign adversary funding, especially from Chinese entities, and debated whether the oversight mechanism should be created by rule or statute. The committee decided to hold HB 2775 for further work on the language, and then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, members, House Bill 2805 provides a secure online portal for qualified electors to sign nomination
- Additionally, the bill designates equal access to the online portal for all election candidates to collect nomination
- All election candidates to collect nomination signatures and lists the responsibilities of the Secretary
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
Arizona political parties, precinct committeeman, precinct committeemen, proxy voting, party bylaws, county committee, state committee, qualified elector, election administration, political party rules, precinct representation, adjoining precinct, county party meeting, proxy attestation, notary public, witnesses, transitional housing, military veterans, grant program, housing services
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So the nominal value is $1,400. Inflation adjusted, it takes it up to $2,500 per person spending.
- so that calculation is a little bit hard, as I'm sure you've been through that, but right now the nominal
- value of Medicaid expansion on the general fund is about $90 million on... ...right now the nominal
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/14/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- People can line up and get themselves ready to be nominated for the first year as elected at the meeting
- People can line up and get themselves ready to be nominated for the first year as elected at the meeting
- People can line up and get themselves ready to be nominated for the first year as elected at the meeting
- People can line up and get themselves ready to be nominated for the first year as elected at the meeting
- People can line up and get themselves ready to be nominated for the first year as elected at the meeting
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 02/20/26
Transcript Highlights:
- increase in dollars, that nominal increase is insufficient to meet the need.
- So anyone who's listening, and for the record, the fact of the matter is that a nominal increase, if
- increase in dollars may be a nominal increase in dollars then<01:46:47.520><c> that</c><01:46:47.840
- ><c> nominal</c><01:46:48.400><c> increase</c><01:46:48.880><c> is</c> then that nominal increase is
- </c> of the matter is is that a nominal of the matter is is that a nominal increase<01:47:01.440><c>
Summary:
The Senate Rules and Administration Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability met on February 20, 2026, to hear from Minnesota Management and Budget State Budget Director Anna Mingi about federal funding changes affecting the state budget. Before testimony began, Senator Rasmusson objected to a draft committee report that had been prepared in advance of the hearing, arguing it was inappropriate to summarize testimony before it occurred. The chair responded that nonpartisan staff had prepared the draft from Mingi’s submitted presentation and could revise it after the hearing if needed.
Director Mingi explained that federal dollars make up more than one-third of state spending and support about 650 federal awards totaling over $23 billion this year, with more than $15 billion supporting state entitlement programs. She said the federal funding environment had changed significantly since January 2025 through executive orders, pauses, terminations, new grant conditions, delayed awards, and the July 2025 passage of H.R. 1, the federal reconciliation bill. Her main focus was H.R. 1’s effects on health care and food assistance, including work requirements for some adults, changes to eligibility for legal non-citizens, limits on retroactive Medicaid coverage and directed payments, new limits on provider taxes, and SNAP changes that shift some benefit and administrative costs to the state and counties. She estimated H.R. 1 would reduce federal funds to state-administered programs by about $327 million in the current biennium and $1.6 billion in the next, with additional costs to hospitals, counties, and other partners beyond the budget horizon.
Members asked follow-up questions about whether the estimates were relative to the forecast and whether federal Medicaid funding would still rise over time. Mingi said the estimates were based on the November forecast baseline and that Medicaid federal dollars would likely continue growing overall, though the law still creates significant losses relative to prior projections. Senator Rasmusson emphasized that point in remarks to the committee. The discussion then shifted to federal grant pauses and cancellations: MMB’s tracker showed about six awards on hold totaling roughly $491 million, 13 confirmed cancellations across areas including clean energy, education, food assistance, and public health, and additional threatened or litigated cuts not included in those totals. Mingi identified two canceled violence-prevention-related grants, including a FEMA public safety grant and a justice reinvestment grant, and noted that CDC had recently moved to cancel or seek cancellation of several Minnesota public health grants, including a $65 million public health infrastructure award.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- c> or</c><00:15:55.880><c> appointed</c><00:15:56.280><c> by</c><00:15:56.360><c> the</c> who is nominated
- or appointed by the who is nominated or appointed by the governor<00:15:56.840><c> to</c><00:15:57.000
- Um, the reduction from 365 days to 364 days maximum possible penalty for a misdemeanor may seem nominal
- </c><01:24:18.520><c> um</c><01:24:18.720><c> on</c> misdemeanor may seem nominal um on misdemeanor may
- seem nominal um on paper,<01:24:19.440><c> but</c><01:24:19.680><c> the</c><01:24:19.840><c> potential
Bills:
SB2041
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees.
The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments.
Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, I appreciate the nomination by the governor and I'm thankful for Senator Murdock for carrying me
- Reason, without the willingness of send remain for carrying this nomination, it would not be possible
Committee:
Senate Energy
Keywords:
electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- current application process, if any student had been taking an IDLA course, even if they paid that nominal
- $40 fee, the state was... ...even if they paid that nominal $40 fee, the state was paying, which wasn't
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Business on the President's desk: communications from the Governor, executive nominations.
- The nominations will be read by board name only. Please, Mr.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized several guests in the gallery, including a pastor, disability advocates visiting for Disability Day at the Capitol, and other constituents. The chamber also received gubernatorial nominations for the State Board of Psychologists Examiners and withdrew SB 1131 from the Education Committee. It then moved into the Committee of the Whole to consider SB 1010 and SB 1439.
SB 1010, relating to historic names and the renaming of Loop 202, was amended with a legislative intent clause clarifying that the underlying freeway segments would retain their existing names, including the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. The bill drew significant debate on the floor, with opponents arguing it politicized highway naming and could erase existing honors, while supporters said the amendment protected current segment names and was meant to honor Charlie Kirk. The Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report and passed SB 1010 on third reading by a vote of 16 ayes, 9 nays, 12 excused, and 2 not voting.
SB 1439, relating to special plates, was also amended and advanced through the Committee of the Whole. During floor debate, Senator Sundareshan asked the sponsor whether he or affiliated companies had received compensation from the beneficiary organization, and the sponsor answered no. The bill then passed on third reading by a vote of 16 ayes, 12 nays, and 2 not voting. The Senate also announced upcoming committee meetings, heard a brief personal privilege statement about Ramadan and Lent, and adjourned until the next day.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Business on the President's desk: communications from the Governor, executive nominations.
- The nominations will be read by board name only. Please, Mr.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- changed as follows: the governor must appoint two representatives from the veterans' homes based on nominations
- The governor must appoint two representatives from the veterans' homes based on nominations from the
Bills:
SB6084 , SB6044 , SB5950 , SB6046 , SB5763 , SB6215 , SB6160 , SB6123 , SB6049 , SB6164 , SB6313 , SB5784 , SB5046 , SB5489
Keywords:
elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/22/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The issue is that we can't get people to be nominated by the various organizations.
- The underlying issue with the whole Ag in the Classroom is that we can't get people to be nominated by
- If we put a nominal fee in the words, a nominal fee for a 2-year, would that instruct them to look at
- If I put the word nominal in instead.
- If I put<00:33:10.120><c> the</c><00:33:10.200><c> word</c><00:33:10.400><c> nominal</c><00:33:10.880