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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • youthful offender application... youthful offender application if the individual were charged with capital
  • amended to something that's not intentional murder... something that's not intentional murder or not a capital
  • This bill would only say that if you're charged with a capital murder offense, you no longer could get
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • The implementation cost is minimal, approximately 30 cents per sticker or 0.3% of a $100 pole spear,
  • The implementation cost is minimal, approximately 30 cents per sticker or 0.3% of a $100 pole spear,
  • If the public wants to know about costs of care, we want to be a resource for that.
  • </c> affecting access quality and cost affecting access quality and cost including<00:58:47.200><c> but
  • So it's, uh, right now it's costing us $1.7 million to establish a new EMS unit.
Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Feb 3rd, 2026

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some of the costs will fall on grants, but basically that's it. Permission for follow-up?
  • Ecologically, this bill expands rural eligibility for reducing cost share in the statewide resilience
  • There is cost to those resilient changes, and to be able to have rural communities that do not have as
  • It adjusts the payment for Title V air permitting fees, resulting in an estimated administrative cost
  • He said he does not think people would try to put the cost on the property owner by installing a less
Bills: S0912, S1196, S1422, S1510, S7034
Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several environmental bills and one appointment. SB 1422, as amended by a strike-all focused on coral reef protection and designating coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure, was reported favorably after support from Audubon Florida was noted. The committee then considered SPB 7034, a DEP rule ratification related to minimum flows and levels for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and associated recovery strategy; witnesses from the Florida Springs Council and local river advocates criticized the plan as too delayed and too dependent on a single future water project, while committee members raised questions about funding and utility responsibility. Despite concerns, the committee approved the bill as a committee bill, with Senator Smith voting no. The committee next heard SB 1510, as amended, which made technical changes to DEP-related provisions including B-MAP notice and timing, septic system requirements in Florida Springs areas, biosolids, fees, land acquisition, and rulemaking procedures. The main public testimony came from the Florida Springs Council, which opposed the 60-day delay for B-MAP effectiveness as harmful to spring restoration, while DEP and others supported the measure. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered SB 1196, a targeted siting bill restricting new ash-producing incinerators or waste-to-energy facilities within two miles of large federally authorized water impoundment areas, with an amendment narrowing the practical effect to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Supporters, including the City of Miramar, argued it would protect water resources and communities; opponents from the Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition argued it would limit local waste-disposal options and could force more landfilling. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 912, the Safe Battery Collection and Recovery Act, which would require battery stewardship organizations and related recycling plans to keep batteries out of the waste stream. Industry and recycling representatives supported the bill, citing growing battery volumes and fire risks at recycling facilities. The committee also recommended confirmation of Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. All measures were approved favorably except that Senator Smith voted against SPB 7034; the meeting then adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 21st, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • DOC, $3.5 million for various disaster close-out costs, and $1.5 million for the state's cost share for
  • It expands the eligibility use of the local revenue fund to help alleviate local costs incurred from
  • It added $100 million in additional fees and self-generated revenue authority to fund projected costs
  • Legislative Auditor from the Legislative Auditor Ancillary Enterprise Fund, which is an agency working capital
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 23rd, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • it's a pending capital case?
  • Can you plead guilty to a capital offense? Can you plead guilty?
  • How many capital cases do we have pending now in Louisiana?
  • I have been litigating capital cases... My name is Christine Lehman.
  • I have been litigating capital cases in Louisiana since 2002.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 28th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So that does affect the cost of insurance, small.
  • It's going to increase costs for patients.
  • It's going to increase costs for hospitals, and it's going to increase costs for insurers, none of which
  • If we add cost to the system, who's going to be paying that cost? Thank you, Mr. President.
  • It cost $2 million, but it saved $20 million.
Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial items, then moved through gubernatorial appointments and a series of floor votes. It confirmed Acacia E. Ingram to the Evergreen State College Board of Trustees, Ashland J. Tibbet and David S. Frockt to the Western Washington University Board of Trustees, and Christine Rolfes to the Olympic College Board of Trustees. Members spoke in support of the appointees’ public service and ties to higher education. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement honoring a Colfax basketball coach who died of pancreatic cancer, followed by a caucus break. The Senate then considered several bills, passing measures on derelict vessels (SHB 2199), radiologic technologist supervision (HB 2113), nitrous oxide retail sales (ESHB 2532), ambulance transport fund alignment (HB 2531), EMT recertification (HB 2540), affordable housing on religious property (2SHB 1859), factory-built housing standards (SHB 2151), social housing public development authorities (EHB 1687), the Washington Voting Rights Act and voter suppression claims (ESSHB 1750), privacy and data protection reporting and AI use (HB 2606), military family school stability (ESHB 2534), coal-fired utility treatment (HB 2367), and school access to albuterol (SHB 2360). Most passed on strong bipartisan roll calls, though the voting-rights bill and coal-utility bill drew the most debate and partisan division. Several bills were amended on the floor. The Senate adopted changes to the nitrous oxide bill, the factory-built housing bill, the social housing bill, the albuterol bill, and the 3D-printer/firearm-manufacturing bill (ESHB 2320), while rejecting some proposed amendments on the voting-rights and 3D-printer bills. Debate centered on whether the voting-rights bill set too low a threshold for lawsuits and whether the coal-utility bill gave improper treatment to coal generation; supporters framed both as needed protections or transition measures, while opponents warned about litigation and policy overreach. The chamber also discussed tribal consultation in energy siting (SHB 2496), ultimately passing it after a close vote, and later returned to the 3D-printer bill, which advanced after amendments narrowed exemptions for gunsmiths and dealers and clarified the bill’s focus on digital files used to manufacture firearms.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 3/20/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> cost with temporary solutions. cost with temporary solutions.
  • Uh, currently our uh bill cost<00:23:53.600><c> is</c><00:23:54.000><c> about</c> cost is about cost
  • What are your costs for water?
  • What are your costs for utilities? What are your costs for water?
  • </c> leaks right here to our capital steps. leaks right here to our capital steps.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 3/6/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to the Capital Investment Committee. Today is March 6, 2025.
  • Rig, the cost of phase two is $25 million.
  • </c><00:34:36.280><c> for</c> we're trying not to raise the costs for we're trying not to raise the costs
  • </c> making your way down to the capital making your way down to the capital appreciate<00:39:15.880>
  • </c> distinguished members of the capital distinguished members of the capital investment<00:54:12.200
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> and how much do you anticipate that cost and how much do you anticipate that cost to<00:09:00.480
  • But then significant cost.
  • Um, the annual lease cost.
  • cost just because it cost and this lease cost just because it is<00:24:18.960><c> a</c><00:24:19.200
  • </c> qualifications, and conceptual cost. qualifications, and conceptual cost.
Summary: The interim Budget Review Subcommittee for Justice and Judiciary received an update on Northern Kentucky University’s capital project to house the Northern Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office and the Northern Kentucky Crime Lab in the former Highland Heights Civic Center building on NKU’s campus. NKU and Justice Cabinet staff described the project timeline: the building was identified in late 2022, lease terms were agreed to in early 2023, a pre-construction evaluation agreement was executed in May 2023, the General Assembly authorized $21 million in April 2024, and the lease and construction agreement were finalized in spring 2026. The project is now being prepared for bid, with construction expected to start in August and occupancy targeted for January 2028. About $1 million has been spent so far on design and related investigations. Testimony emphasized that the vacant building was structurally sound but required major upgrades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roof, windows, a generator, specialized mechanical systems, security, and geothermal work to meet the needs of two separate operations sharing one facility. NKU said it is contributing $3.7 million to the project. Committee members asked about the condition of the building, the urgency of the project, and why the process took so long. Justice Cabinet and real properties officials said the medical examiner’s office had been shut down since roughly late 2017 or 2018, that the state had first sought funding in the 2022 budget for staffing, a lease, and equipment, and that it took time to find a suitable leased location because the facility has highly specialized requirements. Members also asked about operating costs, annual lease costs, and the impact of the office’s absence on families and counties in Northern Kentucky. Officials said the lease cost is based on NKU’s expected maintenance-related expenses, while utilities and staffing are covered through the Office of the State Medical Examiner or Kentucky State Police, with seven medical examiner positions funded in House Bill 500 and two additional KSP positions requested for the crime lab. They explained that, until the new facility opens, bodies from Northern Kentucky are generally transported to Louisville for autopsy, with transportation costs borne by the coroner’s office. No votes were taken, but the committee requested follow-up information, including lease cost numbers and additional details on facility usage and timing.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Jan 27th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • to the cost of suppression.
  • The first $278,000 of Washington capital gain are excluded from the capital gains tax for the 2025 tax
  • Washington capital gain means federal net long-term capital gains allocated to Washington and adjusted
  • Federal net long-term capital gain means a net long-term capital gain reportable for federal income tax
  • Washington capital gain means federal net long-term capital gains allocated to Washington and adjusted
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • bar and have their license restored, that they are entitled to payment by the bar for all of their costs
  • Payment by the bar for all of their costs, including the damage to their reputation.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAM-CPN, WAM Public Hearings 04-07-2026

Ways and Means

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Consumer Protection meeting was a decision-making session on a series of House bills, with no oral testimony taken. The committees first acted on HB 2583, recommending passage on amended, and HB 1591, recommending passage with amendments related to health care. They also recommended passage on amended for HB 1749 on cesspools and HB 2423 on biodiesel, with each recommendation adopted by the members present. The committees then considered a second agenda block that included HB 2080, HB 1520, HB 1576, HB 1711, HB 1785, HB 1802, HB 1838, HB 1842, HB 1853, HB 1976, HB 2104, HB 2218, HB 2246, HB 2270, HB 2289, HB 2361, HB 2551, and HB 2606. Most were recommended for passage unamended and adopted without objection. HB 1520 was deferred because the Senate bill had already crossed over. HB 1711 was amended to replace the option period established by the corporation with a period of up to 10 years. HB 2289 was amended to remove repeal of a ceiling and set a $1 million expenditure ceiling for the automated victim information and notification system special fund. Several members noted reservations on HB 1842, which involved transfer of the Westridge parcel near a rail station; concerns were raised about the property’s value, the long-term lease status, and whether the city would actually accept or pursue the transfer. HB 1853 was passed unamended, with the committee noting the Lions Association had suggestions that could be addressed later in conference. HB 2218 was passed unamended while adopting DLNR testimony to clarify collaboration with community groups in stewarding public lands and recreational areas. In each case, the stated recommendations were adopted, often with members voting no with reservation rather than in opposition.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Feb 26th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Subpart three corrects a proviso amount for mobile driver's license and identity card implementation costs
  • amounts to conform to the project list under the Department of Transportation's local programs and capital
  • Subpart three corrects a proviso amount for mobile driver's license and identity card implementation costs
  • amounts to conform to the project list under the Department of Transportation's local programs and capital
  • There's an additional $400 million in gas tax bonds that is for potential cost increases for Move Ahead
Bills: SB6005, SB6225
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:06 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am the capital outlay director at the LFC.
  • And so when she talks about the amount of money that it costs and the cost projections per year, that's
  • And obviously, there's a cost associated with that.
  • athletes' nutrition, the cost of staying in the conference, all of these costs are not going to disappear
  • Then they would take on that cost.
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 11th, 2026 at 08:39 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman and Senator, do we have an idea of what would the cost be? Thank you. Mr.
  • But it's the actual cost and what I fear, Mr.
  • The cost has been about $9 million of the $14 million below the line that was available.
  • There'll be no additional cost to implement the requirements. My apologies. Mr.
  • There's not a new sort of cost. We already fund these things. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 11th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so when she talks about the amount of money that it costs and the cost projections per year, that's
  • And obviously, there's a cost associated with that.
  • nutrition, the cost of staying in the conference, all of these costs are not going to disappear in future
  • I'm not anticipating a cost since this is just a study.
  • So is there going to be a cost burden to the universities?
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
Summary: The Senate Education Committee began by announcing that SB 210 would be rolled over to Friday and would not be heard. The committee then returned to SB 234, which would provide foster child school transportation funding statewide rather than only for Albuquerque Public Schools. Members adopted an amendment striking the APS-only language and making the bill statewide after testimony from the sponsor, PED, and others that foster youth transportation is a growing issue and should have its own funding stream. The committee discussed how the money might be distributed and whether the $1.2 million appropriation would be sufficient, then voted do pass on SB 234 as amended. The committee next heard HB 8, which creates a Higher Education Major Projects Fund for large capital projects that are difficult to fund through existing capital outlay processes. Testimony from the sponsor, LFC, HED, and university representatives explained that the bill would support projects such as the UNM School of Medicine, an NMSU multidisciplinary building, student housing, student life projects, and certain Division I athletic facilities, while requiring design readiness, institutional matches, and legislative oversight. Several senators raised concerns about the clarity of the prioritization process, the Division I-only athletics language, the recurring nature of future funding, and the relationship to other capital funding streams, but the committee ultimately voted do pass on HB 8. The committee then considered SB 243 and SB 244, nearly identical bills for UNM and NMSU that would each appropriate $5 million for student health, student support, nutrition, travel, scholarships, and other athletic department needs. Athletic directors testified that conference realignment, higher travel costs, nutrition demands, and new revenue-sharing/NIL obligations have increased expenses, and sponsors said the bills were intended as one-time appropriations. Some senators questioned whether the requests should be recurring or funded through university revenue rather than the state, but both bills received do pass recommendations. Finally, the committee heard SM 16, as amended, which asks HED to convene a task force to study parenting students in higher education and recommend ways to collect data and improve support. Supporters said better data is needed to understand barriers such as child care and transportation, and the memorial passed with a do pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned until Friday morning.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 11th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman and Senator, do we have an idea of what would the cost be to make sure that we are supporting
  • But it's the actual cost and what I fear, Mr.
  • The number is 72 coaches, and the cost has been about $9 million of the $14 million below the line that
  • My fear is that much the cost of hiring these literacy coaches could fall upon the district.
  • There's not a new sort of cost; we already fund these things. Thank you, Ms. Chair.
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 37, the High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act, which would strengthen reading instruction and educator preparation around the science of reading. The sponsor and supporters said the bill requires evidence-based, culturally and linguistically responsive literacy instruction, including support for English learners and students in bilingual and dual-language programs, use of approved high-quality instructional materials for K-3 reading and interventions, a K-3 reading assessment, literacy coaches, and parent progress reports. An amendment package was adopted to clarify biliteracy language, broaden references to bilingual/dual-language and Indigenous language settings, remove awkward phrasing, and adjust reporting requirements from monthly to four times per school year. The committee then moved forward with the amended bill. Public testimony was largely supportive. Students, educators, school leaders, advocacy groups, and tribal representatives said structured literacy has improved reading outcomes and can help struggling readers, including students with dyslexia and multilingual learners. Several speakers emphasized that the amended bill better protects bilingual, dual-language, and Native language programs, and some noted the importance of parent communication and early intervention. Supporters also cited recent literacy gains in New Mexico and said the bill aligns teacher preparation, materials, assessment, and coaching. Opposition focused mainly on concerns that the bill could still privilege English over Indigenous languages, that high-quality materials requirements may be too restrictive or costly for districts, and that testing and reporting could add workload. Tribal speakers from Acoma and Taos said they could not support the bill without further changes to explicitly protect Native language revitalization. Other opponents raised concerns about funding for materials and coaches, the burden on teachers, and whether the assessment and HQIM requirements would be flexible enough for local needs. In committee discussion, the sponsor and PED said existing funds and staff could support implementation, that the assessment would be formative and teacher-focused, and that the bill was intended to complement, not replace, Native and bilingual education programs.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations Committee, February 12, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • How can we bring some of these things together, which can result in a cost reduction, cost savings, the
  • How can we bring some of these things together, which can result in a cost reduction, cost savings, the
  • The testimony in committee was that it now costs $500,000 a year fixed cost to run an ambulance, and
  • I don't think Medicare pays adequate attention to cost and is full cost, but it's an improvement and
  • We've had too many near misses already. to cost and is full cost, but it's an to cost and is full cost
Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Committee, February 12, 2026 AM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're here this morning to begin with House Bill 111, which is state-funded capital construction.
  • </c> House Bill 111, State Funded Capital House Bill 111, State Funded Capital Construction.<00:00:57.360
  • It would cost quite a bit to go back.
  • So, you said that it'll offset the cost with having to treat that dirt floor.
  • It's very intensive on equipment, on expertise, and thus on cost.
Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122