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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
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- use of state dollars to fight fraud. use of state dollars to fight fraud.
- Every state has one, and they are in part funded by the federal government and by state governments.
- Every state has one, and they are in part funded by the federal government and by state governments.
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So behalf of the state of Minnesota. So behalf of the state of Minnesota. - <01:42:05.840>
That from the state of Minnesota. That from the state of Minnesota.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
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- Third, it serves as a reminder to state agency personnel to be careful about hostile foreign influence
- It requires that any organization engaged in activity designed to influence local or state politics or
- Third, it serves as a reminder to state agency personnel to be careful about hostile foreign influence
- There are some North Korea. >> Yes. >> Is this going to be a state deal?
- >> Is this going to be a state deal? >> Is this going to be a state deal?
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
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- We use a lot of those around the state. We use a lot of those around the state.
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Liquor Mike Moer, Wyoming State Liquor Mike Moer, Wyoming State Liquor Association
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
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- the state, then it is covered.
- . state. state.
- That has been throughout the state. So, That has been throughout the state.
- I'm the state director for Americans for Prosperity right here in the Cowboy State.
- Again, no state repair law adopted in the other states has allowed for private right of action.
HI
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- uh on Charter education uh in our state uh on Charter education uh in our state with<00:09:19.279
- Okay, Virgil Stinet, president, NFB Hawaii? Is she here? Not here. She's in Hawaii, in support.
- Hawaii, and a representative of the state legislature, 48th District Terence Tom.
- Unfortunately, I learned it at the Hawaii State Agency for the Blind at a later age, when I was in my
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agency learned it at whole Pono state agency learned it at whole Pono state
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAM/FIN Joint Info Briefing - Fri Feb 14, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
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HI
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Summary:
The joint Ways and Means and Finance informational briefing on grants and aids was held February 14 and was organized as a high-volume public testimony session with strict procedures: no Q&A, one representative per applicant, one minute per testimony, in-person testimony first, and then Zoom participants. The chairs also announced a recess at 11:00 a.m. for floor sessions and a reconvening at 1:00 p.m. Testimony was heard first from neighbor island applicants, then Oʻahu applicants, with members repeatedly directing speakers to line up and keep remarks brief.
Neighbor island testimony focused on a wide range of capital and operating requests. Health and community projects included Hawaii Island Community Health Center’s workforce housing in Kau, Wuli Hawaiian Homestead Association’s learning center and predevelopment work, Rescue Tube Foundation’s beach rescue tube expansion, Puna Community Medical Center’s planned hospital/ER campus, Maui Humane Society’s free veterinary care after the wildfires, Hawaiʻi Care Choices’ palliative care readiness, and the Lyman Museum’s HVAC replacement. Other requests included the Maui Advanced Manufacturing Alliance’s Pāʻia Mill redevelopment, Laua 2020’s preschool and learning lab, Mālama Aina’s USDA-compliant meat processing facility, the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association’s water safety programs, Kaha P Organization’s agriculture education support, Ohana Arts’ youth performance project, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center’s emergency closet, EOA Pacific’s Marshall Islands teacher training, and the Central Pacific Youth Athletic Club’s new facility.
Oʻahu testimony included the YWCA Oʻahu/Pythink Center’s renovation of Juliet M. Atherton Hall and its community kitchen, West Oʻahu Community Health Center’s wildfire protection and security needs, the Early School’s playground improvements, Surfing the Nations’ food distribution center expansion, and Sounding Joy Music Therapy’s weekly services for people with disabilities. Speakers generally emphasized community benefit, workforce development, health access, food security, disaster recovery, and support for children, seniors, and underserved populations. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
State Government Finance and Policy
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- Hortman State Office Building.
- , around the state, around the state, Republicans<00:07:01.040>
and <00:07:01.280>Democrats - Melissa Hortman State Office Building. Melissa Hortman State Office Building.
- And just a note, State Gov webpage.
- , This petition represents 38 states, This petition represents 38 states, Washington,<00:09:08.440
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Fiscal Responsibility Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility
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- . >> Hey, where do I get those little books that talk about the state of Alabama?
MN
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- attrition unfortunately in our state. attrition unfortunately in our state.
- different parts of the state. different parts of the state.
- Article Six simply states that member... that map um some states where it's kind that map um some states
- and out of state teacher prep, the state and out of state teacher prep, the state should<01:35:24.880
- . state. state.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh since 2008, the state has longer.
- more coordination with our state more coordination with our state agencies. agencies. agencies.
- state now. state now.
- with than our state programs. with than our state programs.
- not our state standard for speeds. No. not our state standard for speeds. No.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/05/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- on behalf of the Cicero Institute, with expertise and background on AI, and especially around how state
- Cicero Institute works across the country, bringing best practices from different states as well as the
- And those would be the applications that the state would use to deliver these services.
- And so as we're thinking about how to utilize those most effectively in state government, we need to
- So I guess where I'm getting to is: how is AI going to best be used for state government?
Keywords:
comprehensive plans, county governance, data centers, zoning, state regulations, land use, energy production, infrastructure, environmental impact, artificial intelligence, government regulation, innovation, procurement, administrative burdens, 1182, all
Summary:
The House Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee heard a presentation from Steven Garrison of the Cicero Institute on how Arizona state government could use AI to improve service delivery, reduce costs, and streamline procurement. He argued that AI should be treated as software deployed across many use cases, not just chatbots, and urged the state to identify opportunities proactively, avoid unnecessary agency-level AI rules, use existing procurement structures, and measure outcomes. Members asked about workforce impacts, agency involvement, privacy, and the balance between innovation and regulation; Garrison said AI would likely augment workers first, create new jobs over time, and should be guided by the legislature rather than broad agency rulemaking. The committee then considered HB 2592, which directs the Department of Administration to have budget units identify AI opportunities and streamline implementation, and an amendment adding reporting requirements to state leaders and the Secretary of State. After limited public testimony, the amendment was adopted and the bill received a due pass recommendation on a 4-2 vote, with one member absent.
The committee next took up HB 2452, which would add data centers and small modular reactors to county comprehensive planning and adjust county land-use planning requirements, including changes related to renewable energy planning in larger counties. Supporters said the bill would help counties plan ahead for data center growth and future energy needs, including SMRs and other emerging technologies. County representatives opposed the measure, arguing it improperly singled out specific uses, blurred the line between comprehensive planning and zoning, and reduced local control by altering established public planning processes; they also raised concerns about vague standards and the bill’s treatment of renewable energy. After debate, the committee approved HB 2452 on a 4-3 vote for a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
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- communities and rural areas of opportunity on the same footing as counties and municipalities for certain state
- Even after the United States Supreme Court overturned two of those convictions, violence followed.
- It fulfills an obligation the state has already recognized to redress the loss of life and the violation
- But compensation is the remedy the law provides, and it is the remedy the state owes.
- If you could please state your first name so that I'll remember forever. Thank you, Chair DeSigley.
Keywords:
special districts, funding, financial assistance, rural community, state agency, economic development, compensation, wrongful conviction, civil rights, historic injustice, reparation, cybersecurity, internships, workforce development, education, economic growth
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered three bills. First, SB 214 by Senator McLean, a rural access bill for special districts, was amended to allow independent special districts in rural areas to receive certain state and federal financial assistance payments directly for verified work rather than relying on reimbursement. Testimony in support came from representatives of water and sewer entities and the Florida Association of Special Districts. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 214 favorably.
Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1266 by Senator Collada on cybersecurity internships and workforce readiness. The bill was amended to create a cybersecurity experiential learning opportunity and clearance readiness program within the Department of Commerce, working with Cyber Florida at USF. A proposed amendment to the amendment was withdrawn by Senator Bernard. With no opposition noted, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 1266 favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 694 by Senator Bracey Davis, which provides compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for wrongful convictions and related harms. The bill was presented as a justice and redress measure, with supportive testimony from Delatry Hollinger and comments from Senator Smith and the chair praising the effort. The committee reported CS/SB 694 favorably, and then adjourned without further business.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government (1-22-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- Now we've got from the State Board of Elections. Our presenters are at the table.
- Most states rely on third-party vendors. Kentucky has chosen a different path.
- Let me walk you within the state.
- in the 2028–2030 state fund hardware budget.
these <00:06:39.360>maintenance state would absorb these maintenance state would absorb
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Attendance Roll Call 00:00:14
Approval of Minutes 00:00:40
State Board of Elections 00:00:56, 958, all
Summary:
The House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government met to hear an update from the State Board of Elections on its Bluegrass Books electronic poll book system. Rachel Pointer and Richard House described the project as an in-house modernization effort intended to improve security, customization, integration with the voter registration system, reduce voter wait times, streamline supplemental and provisional ballot processing, and provide year-round local support to county clerks and poll workers. They emphasized that the system is already a working product, not just a concept, and showed a workflow demonstration of voter lookup, signature capture, ballot issuance, manual lookup, and handling voters who have already voted.
The agency also outlined the financial rationale for the project, saying the state currently lacks dedicated funding for replacing the iPads used for election-day poll books and that counties now bear vendor maintenance and support costs. Under Bluegrass Books, the state would seek to cover hardware replacement, maintenance, and on-site support through future appropriations, potentially using bulk purchasing to lower costs. When asked about the size of the appropriation request, the presenters said it was not yet finalized but noted roughly 7,000 devices are deployed statewide and replacement would likely be phased rather than done all at once.
Members asked about security and whether the e-poll book could affect vote totals. The Board explained that the e-poll book is separate from ballot casting, that voting machines themselves are not connected to the internet, and that the poll book is networked only to update check-ins and prevent double voting. They said the device is locked down to the poll book application and can operate offline until connectivity returns. A member also asked how to recruit more poll workers; the response suggested higher pay is the main incentive, along with outreach to schools, community colleges, and possible pilot programs involving professionals. The meeting concluded without any votes or formal action beyond approval of minutes, and the next meeting was announced for January 29, weather permitting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I love our public institutions, our libraries, our state parks, our universities.
- State employees, legislators, and state officials are prevented from bringing up a real issue.
- state to be sued in Texas?
- To enforce a state law without state supervision, Texas has passed the Texas Heartbeat Act.
- We love the state. Protect the citizens in this state, and we respect the laws of this state.
TX
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- The state of the United States is a third busiest land port of U.S.
- of Texas, but the United States.
- law or the state capital.
- Um, widespread across the state of Texas.
- To stop what is a pandemic going across the state of Texas.
LA
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- Brian Adams, the State Fire Marshal.
- So we have state general fund direct.
- Right now, the bill, if you divide up the state projects and local projects, obviously the non-state
- And right now the state projects is not the constitutionally required five-year plan.
- It was more like a five-year state plan and a 10-year.
Keywords:
capital outlay, budget, infrastructure, appropriation, general obligation bonds, bond authorization, capital improvement, financial management, state treasury, boiler safety, inspection, licensing, state fire marshal, operating certificate, regulations, local sales tax, local use tax, sales and use tax, tax audit, local collector
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill prohibits the conveyance of land, as well as the sale, lease, or sublease of state land.
- the state, and I believe that we have already reached our maximum...
- Do you happen to know how much—you may not know—but how much state... ...how much state funding is used
- What is the policy that your organization is stating if that situation happens?
- known as Humane Society of the United States.
Keywords:
foreign ownership, land sales, review commission, national security, property rights, veterinary technicians, certification, education alternative, Arizona Revised Statutes, veterinary education, Mexican gray wolf, Mexican wolf, Mexican gray wolf puppies, Arizona Game and Fish Commission, Arizona Game and Fish Department, endangered species, wolf reintroduction, wolf translocation, cross-fostering, wildlife management
Summary:
The Committee on Land and Agriculture heard two bills, SB 1075 and SB 1280, with public testimony limited and several speakers appearing on each measure. SB 1075 would create a Foreign Entity Review Commission and prohibit the conveyance, sale, lease, or sublease of state land to hostile foreign entities without commission approval. Supporters said it was needed to protect land near critical infrastructure and military sites, while opponents argued it created unnecessary bureaucracy and duplicated existing safeguards. The committee voted 5-4 to give SB 1075 a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up SB 1280, which would bar the Arizona Game and Fish Commission from transporting Mexican gray wolf pups into the state or using public funds or resources for that purpose. Supporters said the bill would stop state involvement in importing wolves and argued the population had already reached sufficient numbers. Opponents, including representatives from Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter and Humane World for Animals, said the measure would undermine science-based recovery efforts, reduce genetic diversity, and harm a still-endangered species. Members debated the wolf population, recovery goals, and whether the bill would affect federal conservation efforts.
After testimony and member discussion, the committee voted 4-3, with one absent, to give SB 1280 a due pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
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- The state would then pick up the rest, and the state share would increase.
- The state would then pick up the rest, and the state share would increase.
- The state would then pick up the rest, and the state share would increase.
- and between districts in the state. and between districts in the state.
- Uh, the bill would cost the state more than just the state aid costs that you see there.
Keywords:
education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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I that of the state government. I that of the state government. - ideas about this state gemstone. ideas about this state gemstone.
- community building across our state. community building across our state.
- Thanks to federal and state lines.
- across the state? across the state? >> Very<01:36:24.000>
good.
Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements