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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health Committee Meeting - 2025-05-07

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • On line 556, there is an offset to the Healthcare Access Fund share of Medical Assistance in the general
  • I am also pleased to share that during the shelter-in-place era, I was able to organize a meeting with
  • What I want to share with you is that it is not well known that through an assessment, people with Long
  • When we started this legislative session, we shared with many of you that 30% of the hospitals in the
  • Next, I just wanted to share my... top ten backerisms if you'll indulge me.
Bills: HF2435
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-HWN Informational Briefing 04-15-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to me because I think when we have seen communities being actively involved in helping to develop shared
  • to me because I think when we have seen communities being actively involved in helping to develop shared
  • to me because I think when we have seen communities being actively involved in helping to develop shared
  • individuals sit in higher level custody undermines rehabilitation, public safety, and responsible stewardship
  • individuals sit in higher level custody undermines rehabilitation, public safety, and responsible stewardship
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (03/03/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • It takes towns with similar locations, size, and development to share best practices.
  • It takes towns with similar locations, size, and development to share best practices.
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  • <00:23:49.440><c> uh</c><00:23:49.600><c> traffic</c> sharing uh traffic sharing uh traffic patterns<
  • The clerk will call the roll. towns also share Town clerks and what towns also share Town clerks and
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Municipal and County Government Committee held public hearings on House Bill 471 and House Bill 373. HB 471 would create a temporary commission to study growth, traffic, planning, and land use issues in a group of southern New Hampshire towns, with possible recommendations on regional planning commission boundaries or coordination. Representative Perez said the bill was requested by Londonderry residents and local officials, and Eric Power of Brookline testified in support, saying the towns share corridor and development issues that cross regional planning commission lines. Several members questioned whether existing law already allows towns to form regional planning commissions under RSA 364:6, whether the bill should be broader, and whether the town list should include additional communities. The hearing closed with testimony counts reported as two in support and three opposed on remote sign-in, plus one opposed and one in support on the blue sheet. HB 373, sponsored by Representative Diane Powers, would revise RSA 41:11-a on town property leases. Powers said current law is too restrictive because leases over five years require repeated town votes, which she argued is impractical for long-term arrangements. She cited examples from Hampton and Brookline, including long-term road and property leases, and said she had found multiple similar cases. The bill would keep select board authority for leases under one year, allow a legislative body to authorize a specific longer lease by a three-fifths ballot vote, and preserve the existing five-year blanket leasing authority with a three-fifths vote, while keeping existing leases valid if authority is later rescinded. Eric Power testified in support, describing recurring lease renewals in Brookline and saying longer terms are needed for projects such as housing, cell towers, and solar arrays. Members asked about the change from a simple town vote to a three-fifths threshold and whether the bill duplicates existing mechanisms; Powers said the higher threshold was intended because the leases involve long-term commitments. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 22nd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I wanted to share a real example.
  • Senator Wellman, could I also just say that I appreciate your comments, and I want to share that we are
  • It's our shared goal that Washingtonians will have equitable access to postsecondary education as the
  • A clear shared vision for P-20 has the ability to be a really strong and powerful tool for our state
  • We started to share similar upbringings and similar experiences.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 6th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • academic excellence, but also her commitment to advancing agricultural science and environmental stewardship
Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then recognized several guests and honorees, including the doctor of the day, Dr. Mukesh Perek; nurse of the day, Cynthia Cochran; psychologist of the day, Dr. Colby Kipp; and a guest introduced by Senator Brooks, Marianella “Nellie” Castaneda, who was honored for her quick action in responding to a distress call that helped prompt a law enforcement response in a domestic violence situation. Senator Brooks and Castaneda both spoke about the incident and the importance of staff responsiveness and public service. The Senate also honored Jalen Lundry of Hayworth, named a national champion in the FFA Agriscience Fair for research on red wiggler worms and soil health. Lundry spoke briefly about her project and thanked Senator George Burns. The Pro Tem recognized April 6, 2026, as National Rifle Association and Oklahoma Rifle Association Day, with representatives from both organizations present in the gallery. The chamber also introduced the week’s pages, who each identified their schools, senators they were paging for, and future plans. No legislation was debated or voted on during the session. Instead, members made committee and floor announcements, including upcoming meetings of Revenue and Taxation, Appropriations, Public Safety, and the Senate Rural Caucus. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn and stood adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • collectively raise serious questions about the city’s compliance with state financial laws and its stewardship
  • after the last meeting, I actually sent a formal letter and got formal responses, and I'm going to share
  • you last week, last time I was going to do that, are getting formal responses, and I thought I would share
Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee met to consider several audit requests and enforcement items related to local government accountability. The committee heard requests for operational audits of the City of Miami Beach, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, and the City of Daytona Beach. In each case, the requesting member cited concerns about transparency, financial management, or compliance with state law. Representatives from Delray Beach DDA testified that an internal audit had already been completed, that findings were limited, and that they were working to cure issues such as procurement, credit card, and disbursement policies; the DDA chair also said the organization was willing to cooperate and was considering transitioning out of operating Old School Square. For Daytona Beach, the sponsor pointed to excess building permit revenues, vehicle purchases, and reported P-card irregularities as reasons for a broader audit. The committee approved all three audit requests, directing the Auditor General to finalize the scope while considering the stated concerns. The committee also received a presentation on the statewide performance reviews of 21 neighborhood improvement districts. The reviewers reported that 15 districts were active and six inactive, with common issues including outdated or missing performance plans, weak web presence, inadequate meeting notices, and limited management mechanisms. They said staffing levels often correlated with the ability to meet statutory requirements, and recommended that several districts be reviewed to determine whether they were still needed. Members asked about staffing, inactivity criteria, and how the districts were administered, and staff explained that city or county liaisons often supplement district staffing. Later, staff reviewed enforcement actions for local governments that failed to file required financial reports or omitted required information from submitted audits. The committee discussed a list of noncompliant counties, municipalities, and special districts, including the town of Rayford, which staff said had long-standing reporting problems, no apparent municipal services, and no response to repeated outreach. The committee voted to send a letter to the Union County legislative delegation encouraging a local bill to dissolve Rayford. It also approved staff recommendations to proceed against entities still missing required filings or missing audit information, with authority for the chair and vice chair to delay action if additional information is later provided in good faith.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/1/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • And it really ensures that we have responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars across the state, which
  • of taxpayer dollars across stewardship of taxpayer dollars across the<00:15:20.000><c> state,</c><00
  • that very difficult you for sharing that very difficult story<00:31:22.640><c> with</c><00:31:23.080
  • We had some concerns that we shared before the bill was entered.
  • Small and I share differing recollections of our conversations.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • decisions about our surrounding oceans are guided by expertise, community input, and long-term stewardship
  • decisions about our surrounding oceans are guided by expertise, community input, and long-term stewardship
  • So I'm happy to share that in the future. And I'm a practicing attorney, corporate lawyer.
  • The department supports the intent of this bill, as we share the legislature's concern for the potential
  • um but he didn't get the same had shared um but he didn't get the same support<00:50:00.800><c> and<
Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/11/2026)

Resources, Recreation and Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Resolution 44 explicitly supports the stewardship of federal land management agencies, including
  • </c><00:39:00.160><c> of</c> explicitly supports the stewardship of explicitly supports the stewardship
  • At its core, this is simply a statement of shared values.
  • I'm happy to share them.
  • Representative Bale said he wanted to support what Representative Darby shared as well, and he thought
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Transcript Highlights:
  • This will come from our fair share revenue.
  • When Fair Share passed a few years ago, actually...
  • We all share an interest in stabilizing, supporting this ecosystem.
  • When you talk about share of residents with a college degree, we're number one; share of postdocs working
  • We share love for our environment and curiosity about how it's changing.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee on Economic Development held a hearing on the DRIVE Act, a proposal to invest $400 million in Massachusetts research and innovation without new taxes. Governor Healey and administration officials said the bill would direct $200 million to public higher education research and regional partnerships and $200 million to a research funding pool for hospitals, universities, and other institutions, with the goal of retaining talent, leveraging private and philanthropic dollars, and offsetting major federal R&D cuts. They argued that research is a core economic engine for the state, supporting jobs across labs, construction, services, and surrounding businesses, and said the bill would help protect the Commonwealth’s tax base and competitiveness during a period of federal uncertainty and cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs. Committee members raised concerns about whether Fair Share surtax dollars should instead be used for K-12 and other community needs, whether the proposal is enough given the scale of lost federal grants, and how the money would be allocated. The governor responded that the funds are one-time surplus dollars, that most surtax revenue already supports education, and that the bill is meant as a bridge to stabilize public higher education and research. She also said the legislation includes a review board and could support a revolving or matched-fund approach in some cases. Several members pressed for more detail on selection criteria, future funding, and whether private companies and large endowments should contribute more. University of Massachusetts leaders and researchers testified that federal grant cancellations and delays are already causing layoffs, furloughs, rescinded admissions, and lost research capacity. UMass officials said the bill would help preserve faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research programs in medicine, climate science, marine science, Braille instruction, and AI decision-making. They emphasized that the funding should be merit-based and that the state needs to act quickly to prevent talent from leaving Massachusetts. Business, labor, and industry groups, including MassBio, the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, AIM, the AFL-CIO, and Building Trades, supported the bill, saying it would protect jobs, sustain the innovation ecosystem, and reinforce Massachusetts’ national leadership in research and life sciences. No vote was taken in the hearing.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • DTSC and CUPA's have shared authority to regulate hazardous waste generators under the hazardous waste
  • Grove is not operated by one of our member companies, we recognize the seriousness of the issue and share
  • With me to testify today is Doug Cobald, who's the executive director of the California Product Stewardship
  • We share the same goal in terms of cracking down on the bad actors in the space.
Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard several bills focused on wildfire preparedness, industrial safety, and recycling oversight. SB 1153 by Senator Caballero would require urban retail water suppliers to add wildfire-specific procedures to emergency plans and coordinate with fire agencies; supporters said it would improve planning while recognizing water system limits, and the bill was framed as protecting ratepayers and infrastructure. SB 811, also by Senator Caballero, would create a comprehensive DTSC permitting and regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities; supporters argued it would set clear statewide standards and protect communities, while opponents said it would weaken hazardous waste protections and carve the industry out of existing law. SB 883 by Senator Umberg would impose new safeguards for facilities storing reactive chemicals such as methyl methacrylate after the Garden Grove evacuation, including backup cooling, public review, emergency planning, and state tracking; industry groups opposed the breadth of the bill and sought further clarification, while environmental and community groups supported it. SB 1010 by Senator Ashby would strengthen oversight of appliance recyclers by improving reporting, inspections, certification, and funding for enforcement; supporters said it would reduce emissions and improve compliance, while recyclers raised concerns about fees and certification requirements. Each bill drew extensive testimony from industry, environmental, labor, local government, and community representatives. Supporters generally emphasized public safety, transparency, and the need for clearer statewide standards, while opponents warned about overregulation, reduced flexibility, or unintended impacts on existing hazardous waste and recycling systems. Committee members also raised questions about transparency, liability, size-based treatment of facilities, and whether the bills were narrowly tailored enough to address the problems identified. The committee voted to advance all four measures to the Committee on Appropriations, with votes taken on call and some members voting no or not voting on certain bills. The final add-on votes showed SB 811, SB 883, SB 1010, and SB 1153 all passing out of committee, with the roll left open for absent members before the meeting adjourned.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jun 30th, 2026

Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

Transcript Highlights:
  • DTSC and CUPAs have shared authority to regulate hazardous waste generators under the hazardous waste
  • Grove is not operated by one of our member companies, we recognize the seriousness of the issue and share
  • With me to testify today is Doug Cobald, who's the executive director of the California Product Stewardship
  • We share the same goal in terms of cracking down on the bad actors in the space.
Keywords: 988, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 2nd, 2026 at 08:43 am

House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • Council through New Mexico Association ISC to ensure that this money gets spent well and with good stewardship
  • That's where we work out the nuts and bolts You know, we've shared with the Committee in terms of some
  • So I'll just share two quick numbers that I thought were really interesting.
  • Now, speaking on behalf of medical and health professionals, I need to share that while every energy
Keywords: 996, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee May 23rd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • AB 1169, Jeff Gonzalez, Wildfire Grants Share Program: do pass as amended to increase instead of eliminate
  • AB 900, Papan, land management and stewardship: do pass as amended to, among other things, postpone the
  • AB 474, Ward, Nonprofit Home Sharing: do pass as amended to strike the income tax exclusion; out with
  • AB 474 ward nonprofit home sharing do pass as amended to strike the income tax exclusion out with Republicans
Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 23, 2025 suspense hearing and opened by emphasizing the difficult budget environment, rising costs for constituents, and the need to make tough choices. The chair said many bills would be held, amended to reduce costs, or made two-year bills because the state could not afford broad program expansions this year. The committee also noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later that day. The committee then acted on a large suspense file, taking up hundreds of Assembly bills across topics including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, climate, water, transportation, elections, and technology. Many bills were held in committee, while many others were approved with cost-saving, clarifying, or author’s amendments. Examples included measures on CalABLE, Covered California enrollment, wildfire and insurance issues, reproductive health, school and college programs, prison and juvenile justice matters, AI and data privacy, and local government and utility regulation. Several bills were converted to two-year bills to continue discussion. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly voted on bills by A roll call or B roll call, often with Republicans not voting on amended measures. Some bills were advanced with notable amendments, such as narrowing scope, removing appropriations, delaying implementation, or striking costly provisions. The committee also approved a number of committee bills and omnibus measures, including emergency management, judiciary, insurance, and water-related bills. At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved 435 bills to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass as amended, and adjourned the meeting.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Jan 14th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • During the time we have here today, I'll share with you the background and history of the FTC.
  • I'll also share with you what we do, how we do it, and what it means to Florida's legislature and to
  • As I shared earlier, the Commission was statutorily assigned the task of monitoring and oversight of
  • There's no trip sharing, and those trips are direct, making the trips much quicker.
  • The others can share infrastructure.
Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met, took roll, and heard introductory remarks from members about their districts and transportation priorities, with several senators noting congestion and mobility challenges in their regions. The committee then received a presentation from the Florida Transportation Commission on its oversight role for FDOT, including annual and quarterly performance reviews, review of the five-year work program, and monitoring of tolling and transit authorities. Members asked whether the commission gets involved in project prioritization; the answer was no, because it is statutorily limited to high-level oversight rather than day-to-day project decisions. The committee next heard two reports related to transportation disadvantaged and paratransit services. FDOT’s Melissa Smith described the statewide Transportation Disadvantaged program, its governance structure, service models, and challenges such as fragmented administration, cost, inconsistent reporting, and rural service limitations. She outlined recommendations including better use of technology, regional partnerships, improved training, and alternative delivery models like microtransit and TNC partnerships. A University of South Florida researcher, Martin Katala, discussed best practices for paratransit and demand-response service, emphasizing route optimization software, dynamic dispatching, service standards, vendor accountability, and the use of TNCs and mobility management to improve efficiency and reduce travel times. A later presentation from UF’s I-Street program focused on emerging technologies for transit, including in-cabin monitoring, automatic restraints, accessible booking and tracking tools, and the need for statewide safety standards and better driver interfaces. Finally, FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue and District 5 Secretary John Tyler provided an update on the transition of SunRail local entities. They explained the differences among commuter rail, intercity rail, and light rail, and said SunRail’s financial transition to local partners was completed on January 1, with operational transition to follow over up to three years. They contrasted that with Tri-Rail, where FDOT still funds operations and discussions about a future transition are ongoing. Members asked about the differences between SunRail, Tri-Rail, Amtrak, and Brightline, and the presenters explained that commuter rail serves regional daily commuters while intercity rail connects regions. The committee concluded without taking any formal votes or other legislative action.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Education Committee, February 20, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • ongoing academic benchmarks aligns with the original purpose of the program and with responsible stewardship
  • ongoing academic benchmarks aligns with the original purpose of the program and with responsible stewardship
Bills: SF0018, SF0036, SF0047
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • California Indian Heritage Center as a place for cultural preservation, learning, exchange, and stewardship
  • The Delta Conservancy has a proven track record of working with local communities to identify shared
  • I will say the Water Board staff have shared with us that if this bill moves forward, they're planning
  • I will say the water board staff have shared with us that if this bill moves forward, they're planning
  • Because I share many of the same concerns that have been raised here, I think that we’re receptive to
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills related to parks, wildlife, water, and veterans. AB 1592 would authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to partner with the California Indian Heritage Center support organization; supporters said it would help move the long-planned center forward with Native-led governance. AB 2216 would expand the Delta Conservancy’s service area and update its authority to better support watershed-scale conservation, climate resilience, workforce, tribal grants, and related projects. AB 1702 would expand state parks access for veterans, National Guard, reservists, and active duty service members by broadening eligibility for the Distinguished Veterans Pass and creating a discounted parks pass. AB 1673 would allow county fish and game commissions to use certain revenues to reimburse sheriffs for fish and wildlife enforcement and wildlife-conflict prevention, especially in rural counties with limited state enforcement presence. The committee also considered AB 1912, which would allow archery deer hunters to carry concealed firearms while hunting, aligning deer hunting rules with those already in place for other big game archery hunts. Supporters argued it would improve hunter safety in remote areas without harming wildlife enforcement, while opponents were not present. AB 1987 would dedicate revenues generated from state wildlife areas back to those areas for operations, maintenance, and habitat management; supporters said the areas are underfunded and need a stable funding source. All of these bills received due pass recommendations and were later approved by the committee, with AB 2216 passing 11-1 and the others passing 12-0. The most contested measure was AB 2630, which would give the State Water Resources Control Board emergency-style authority to make measurement and reporting changes for water diversions and use, with a five-year sunset. The author and supporters said the board needs flexibility to update the CalWATRS reporting system quickly as technology and conditions change. Water agencies, farm groups, and business groups opposed the bill, arguing it would bypass public input and could allow repeated emergency regulations affecting compliance and operations. After extended debate, the committee passed AB 2630 on an 8-4 vote. The committee also approved two consent items, AB 1804 and AB 2260, both unanimously.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Mar 24th, 2026

Water, Parks and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • California Indian Heritage Center as a place for cultural preservation, learning, exchange, and stewardship
  • The Delta Conservancy has a proven track record of working with local communities to identify shared
  • I will say the Water Board staff have shared with us that if this bill moves forward, they're planning
  • I will say the water board staff have shared with us that if this bill moves forward, they're planning
  • Because I share many of the same concerns that have been raised here, I think that we’re receptive to
Keywords: 988, house, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules 2ND REVISED Mar 4th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, first-time home buyers bear a disproportionate share of that property tax growth.
  • And then I think I've shared with you what the bill does. Thank you.
  • Can you share a little bit more? You said it was adjusted for inflation. Is that correct?
  • It's hopefully good stewardship, good investment that will determine how much is the scholarship.
  • laws that are contrary to the provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, the US Constitution, or the shared
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 8th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, I'd appreciate it if you only share the good stories with her. Thank you.
  • crisis of missing and murdered indigenous people impacts our neighbors, our constituents, and our shared
  • As we continue to share the idea that on every good thing we are at the bottom of the list together.
  • It's a day for fans to come together, to share their passion for the films, and to revel in the stories
  • This resolution reaffirms that California values stewardship.
Keywords: 988, house, all