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MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:14:04.839><c> session</c><00:14:05.320><c> through</c><00:14:05.639><c> the</c><00:14:05.959>
  • so we<00:14:09.839><c> would</c><00:14:10.079><c> have</c><00:14:10.320><c> that</c><00:14:10.519><c
  • <00:14:19.199><c> uh</c><00:14:19.360><c> and</c><00:14:19.519><c> the</c><00:14:19.639><c> governor<
  • uh for<00:14:20.720><c> funding</c><00:14:21.240><c> next</c><00:14:21.720><c> next</c><00:14:22.199>
Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy
VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-04-30 - 1:00PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • 14:12.680><c> immediate</c><00:14:13.120><c> consideration</c><00:14:14.320><c> for</c><00:14:14.440>
  • All<00:14:25.800><c> those</c><00:14:26.160><c> opposed,</c><00:14:26.680><c> please</c><00:14:27.000
  • c><00:14:34.200><c> House</c><00:14:34.440><c> Bill</c><00:14:34.720><c> 951</c><00:14:35.760><c> for
  • </c><00:14:47.360><c> that</c><00:14:47.640><c> is</c><00:14:47.839><c> printed</c><00:14:48.839><c>
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS Public Hearing 04-13-2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:14:09.839><c> She</c><00:14:10.079><c> works</c><00:14:10.320><c> closely</c><00:14:10.639><c
  • ><c> as</c><00:14:15.040><c> it</c><00:14:15.440><c> in</c><00:14:15.680><c> regards</c><00:14:15.920
  • </c><00:14:17.199><c> And</c><00:14:17.360><c> also</c><00:14:17.600><c> I</c><00:14:17.760><c> just<
Committee: Senate Health and Human Services
Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee heard a series of gubernatorial nominations, primarily to the State Rehabilitation Council, the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs (PABEA), the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, and the Center for Nursing Advisory Board. Nominees included Patrick Gartside, Judith Daniels, James Montgomery (not present), Christine Park, Tammy Napoleon, Scott Spelina, Roy Katsuda, and Dr. Sylvia Rom. Each nominee described their background and why they wanted to serve, with recurring themes of disability advocacy, vocational rehabilitation, nursing workforce development, elder issues, and LGBTQ+ health and community support. Department of Human Services and Executive Office on Aging representatives generally testified in strong support of the nominees and emphasized their qualifications and relevance to the boards’ missions. Members and agency witnesses also discussed substantive policy issues during the nominations. For PABEA nominee Scott Spelina, the committee asked about a bill involving strict liability and elder abuse-related criminal penalties; Spelina supported the approach, saying it would be easier to enforce and better protect seniors. For other nominees, testimony highlighted the need for stronger rehabilitation services, qualified vocational rehabilitation counselors, adult education partnerships, and nursing recruitment and retention, especially on Kauaʻi. Dr. Sylvia Rom’s nomination drew broad support from commission members and community supporters, with testimony focusing on LGBTQ+ health, gender-expansive youth, and intersectional advocacy. No final votes were taken during the hearing. The chair repeatedly stated that decision-making would be deferred until later in the calendar, and in some cases until the nominee was present or quorum was available. One nomination, James Montgomery, was skipped because he was not present on Zoom, and Kevin Nakamura’s nomination was also deferred to a later date. The committee accepted written and oral testimony and generally moved through the nominations without questions from members.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 15 (1-28-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • But<00:14:08.959><c> the</c><00:14:09.120><c> real</c><00:14:09.279><c> headline</c><00:14:09.680><c>
  • </c><00:14:14.639><c> champions</c><00:14:15.120><c> in</c><00:14:15.360><c> KHA</c><00:14:16.000><c>
  • and KDA already<00:14:17.680><c> doing</c><00:14:17.920><c> the</c><00:14:18.079><c> work</c><00:14:
  • The joint<00:14:19.519><c> resolution</c><00:14:20.160><c> gives</c><00:14:20.399><c> that</c><00:14:
Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum and approved the journal. The House clerk communicated that the House had passed House Bills 34 and 306 and requested concurrence. The State and Local Government Committee reported Senate Bills 20 and 68 favorably, and several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on Kentucky-grown agricultural procurement, an endowed research fund, unemployment insurance, postsecondary education, wrongful conviction compensation, massage therapy, local fiscal reporting, and a resolution honoring John and Debbie Rogers. The main floor action was on Senate Joint Resolution 23, as amended by Senate Committee Substitute 1, declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state and directing state agencies to advance food-as-medicine initiatives. The sponsor described the resolution as a statewide framework to connect nutrition, health care, agriculture, and local food systems, emphasizing partnerships with the Kentucky Hospital Association and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, better health outcomes, and support for Kentucky farmers and rural communities. Senators from Taylor and Callaway spoke in support, citing local examples and the goal of building Kentucky-based solutions rather than importing them. The committee substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the resolution then passed 35-0. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 56 honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig, and Senate Resolution 33 honoring Robert E. “Bob” Pernell, Sr. Senate Resolution 22, honoring Brian J. Hat, was likewise adopted. After the day’s business, the Senate recessed for meetings of the Rules Committee and the Committee on Committees. Later, the Committee on Committees referred Senate Bills 1-4 to Education, Senate Bill 48 to Judiciary, and Senate Bills 84 and 102 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Several members made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including the VMAP committee, Judiciary, the Kentucky Japan Caucus, the Kentucky Israel Caucus, and an American Cancer Society action day.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • <00:14:41.320><c> but</c><00:14:41.480><c> also</c><00:14:41.839><c> has</c><00:14:42.839><c> uh</c>
  • c><00:14:43.160><c> the</c><00:14:43.279><c> highest</c><00:14:43.560><c> attainment</c><00:14:43.959
  • :14:52.360><c> recently</c><00:14:53.000><c> from</c><00:14:54.000><c> the</c><00:14:54.399><c> uh</c
Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Improving early child care in Minnesota 2/24/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • :40.079><c> we</c><00:14:40.320><c> would</c><00:14:40.560><c> like</c><00:14:40.720><c> to</c><00:14
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Executive Departments and Administration (01/22/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
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Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 216, which Representative Carol Maguire described as a fix to a workers’ compensation/retirement “glitch.” The bill would remove the current limit that only one year of workers’ compensation time can be credited as retirement service time. Maguire argued the limit is arbitrary and affects only a very small number of grievously injured workers, while committee members asked about the fiscal impact, available data, and whether the change could affect workers’ compensation rates or incentives. Mark Kavar of the New Hampshire Retirement System said Labor could not provide data on how many people exceed a year on weekly indemnity benefits, so the fiscal note used a conservative estimate that could be scaled down; he also explained that workers’ comp is not earnable compensation, which is why service credit stops after a year, and noted that many long-term cases move into disability retirement or lump-sum settlements. The committee closed the hearing, entered executive session, and voted ought to pass on HB 216 by a 13-0 roll call, sending it to consent and noting it would also go to Finance. The committee then acted on House Bill 85, adopting Amendment 0037 and then voting ought to pass as amended by another 13-0 roll call. The bill was described as allowing second-year respiratory therapy students to work under supervision using the skills they have already learned, with support from the Hospital Association and no opposition noted. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 267, the animal chiropractors bill. Members said the bill had been approved previously but was vetoed because of a defect; the problem has now been corrected, and the bill is intended to reduce delays caused by requiring veterinary referrals before chiropractors can treat animals. The committee voted ought to pass 13-0 and placed the bill on consent.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 18, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • This remarkable<00:14:52.320><c> finish</c><00:14:52.880><c> marks</c><00:14:53.279><c> the</c><00:14
  • 14:50.640><c> who</c><01:14:50.800><c> are</c><01:14:50.960><c> really</c><01:14:51.280><c> losing.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LBT-EIG, EIG Public Hearings 02-03-2026

Labor and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:14:11.680><c> I</c><00:14:11.920><c> you</c><00:14:12.079><c> know</c><00:14:12.160><c> this<
  • 00:14:18.160><c> horrible</c><00:14:18.480><c> year</c><00:14:18.639><c> to</c><00:14:18.880><c> ask<
  • money<00:14:20.000><c> uh</c><00:14:20.079><c> because</c><00:14:20.320><c> we</c><00:14:20.560><c>
  • :14:24.880><c> to</c><00:14:24.959><c> claw</c><00:14:25.279><c> back</c><00:14:25.519><c> a</c><00:14
Committee: Senate Labor and Technology
Summary: The joint hearing covered SB 2120, which would allow certain state and county employees rehired within one year to transfer accrued vacation and sick leave and extend the break-in-service period for health benefits. Testimony was split: the Department of Human Resources explained current leave payout and pension credit rules and raised concerns about the long transfer window, while labor representatives supported the measure. During decision-making, both committees recommended passage with amendments. The amendments narrowed the bill by changing the break-in-service period to 180 days for leave beginning on or after July 1, 2026, making the benefit transfer voluntary with a 90-day notice deadline, and changing the effective date to January 1, 2077. The recommendations were adopted by vote. The committees also heard SB 2523, an appropriation for the City and County of Honolulu Department of Information Technology to modernize the driver’s license and motor vehicle system. DIT described the current COBOL-based mainframe as decades old, said the project would use a code-share arrangement with Arizona, and estimated a $10 million, two-year conversion and rollout. Members questioned the cost, the city-state funding arrangement, and the feasibility of the project, including whether it would move to a cloud-based system. After testimony, both committees deferred the measure. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs portion, SB 2032 on consumer protection for solar sales drew broad support from the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, the Office of Consumer Protection, the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, and others. Testifiers said the bill was needed in response to misleading solar door-to-door sales and urged amendments to clarify “contractual affiliation,” exclude balcony/portable solar devices, and require disclosure of cash and financed prices. The committee then moved on to SB 2079 on vehicle titles, which had one supporter and one opponent but no testimony in person or online, and SB 2241 on zero-emission vehicles, for which the Hawaii State Energy Office submitted written support. The hearing also began discussion of SB 2579 on water-related grants, where agencies said any program would need clearer statutory standards and likely a feasibility study before implementation.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Appropriation and Revenue. (2-4-26)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • c> go</c><00:14:10.079><c> in</c><00:14:10.240><c> and</c><00:14:10.480><c> spend</c><00:14:11.120><c
  • ><c> we</c><00:14:21.040><c> got</c><00:14:21.120><c> to</c><00:14:21.279><c> keep</c><00:14:21.440><
  • ><c> my</c><00:14:23.839><c> goal</c><00:14:24.079><c> from</c><00:14:24.240><c> the</c><00:14:24.480
Summary: The committee met with a quorum to hear a recap of the 2021 special session legislation, Senate Bill 5, and then receive testimony from the Secretary of Economic Development on the Blue Oval SK project and related economic development issues. Staff explained that Senate Bill 5 appropriated five amounts from the budget reserve trust fund for a project tied to a minimum $2 billion investment: $350 million for forgivable loans through the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, $10,639,600 to pay off a Hardin County loan tied to 47 tracts of property, $20 million for Bluegrass State Skills Corporation training grants, $5 million for KCTCS training grants, and $25 million for a KCTCS on-site training center. Staff also noted there were no job-related requirements in the bill itself. The secretary said the Blue Oval SK incentive was structured as a $250 million forgivable loan rather than the state’s usual pay-as-you-go incentives, with clawback provisions tied to jobs, wages, investment, and changes in ownership or operations. He said the project had already exceeded the $2 billion investment threshold, that corporate guarantees were required from SK On and Ford, and that the agreement’s compliance period begins in December 2026 with payments starting in March 2027 and running through 2038. He said the state’s goal after the joint venture dissolution was to protect taxpayers, support affected workers, and preserve future job creation, while also ensuring the money would be repaid if performance targets are not met. Members asked about the workforce impact, the training programs, and whether the jobs targets would be revised. The secretary said the project had about 1,850 workers at the site, with both production and salaried employees affected, and described state-led job fairs, a job portal, and other rapid-response efforts to help displaced workers find new jobs or training. He said Ford had agreed to continue discussions, invest an additional $2 billion in the site for energy storage solutions, and pursue roughly 2,100 new jobs, while the state sought to keep the company accountable for the full repayment obligation if jobs are not created. One senator raised broader concerns about mega-projects displacing small businesses and creating infrastructure burdens in surrounding communities.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CAA Info Briefing - Thu May 8, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • the palace,<00:14:25.440><c> but</c><00:14:25.680><c> we're</c><00:14:25.920><c> actually</c><00:14:
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Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts held an informational briefing with representatives from ʻIolani Palace and Bishop Museum to discuss how the Legislature can better support state-funded cultural institutions during the interim and into the next session. Chair Capella said the goal was to understand current needs, preserve Hawaiian culture and history, and expand educational access. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing. ʻIolani Palace’s representative described the Friends of ʻIolani Palace’s role as the nonprofit supporting repair, restoration, maintenance, and public education for the state monument. She said state operational funding and ARPA funds were critical to keeping the palace open, maintaining HVAC and other systems, and funding repairs that would otherwise fall to DLNR. She highlighted ongoing and planned projects including a fire suppression system, HVAC improvements, basement exhibit work, plumbing repairs, elevator replacement, etched glass restoration, and school-tour access. She also noted that a prior $150,000 CIP for windows and doors had not yet been released, and said the organization is exploring ways to bring more neighbor island students to the palace through transportation support, airline partnerships, and digital outreach. Bishop Museum’s representatives outlined the museum’s history, its role as the state museum of natural and cultural history, and its extensive collections in archives, archaeology, botany, entomology, zoology, and cryopreservation. They emphasized the museum’s work in preservation, research, environmental stewardship, and public education, including free access through Museums for All, daily programming, and cultural festivals and community events. They said state funding has been essential for staffing, IT security, fire suppression, and infrastructure needs, and that digitization of the museum’s 25 million objects is a major ongoing initiative to preserve and share Hawaiʻi’s history and knowledge.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 03/25/25

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Uh and either of<00:14:20.320><c> you</c><00:14:20.720><c> can</c><00:14:21.040><c> start</c><00:14:21.279
  • </c><00:14:54.880><c> Uh</c><00:14:55.199><c> we</c><00:14:55.440><c> support</c><00:14:55.760><c> policies
  • Chair, and, um, I<01:14:11.199><c> want</c><01:14:11.280><c> to</c><01:14:11.440><c> thank</c><01:14:
  • Um<01:14:19.679><c> we're</c><01:14:20.000><c> an</c><01:14:20.640><c> organization</c><01:14:21.360>
Committee: Senate Elections
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDT Public Hearing 03-03-2026

Economic Development and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Uh, and so we<00:14:55.600><c> can</c><00:14:55.760><c> ensure</c><00:14:56.040><c> that</c><00:14:56.160
  • Aye.<01:14:11.480><c> Senator</c><01:14:11.760><c> Favela</c><01:14:12.120><c> is</c><01:14:12.200><c
  • <01:14:16.840><c> and</c><01:14:16.920><c> confirmation</c><01:14:17.480><c> to</c><01:14:17.560><c>
Committee: Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary: The committee heard multiple governor’s messages for confirmation to the Agribusiness Development Corporation board and one appointment to the Aloha Stadium Authority. For GM 606, David Ige Hinazumi was supported by ADC and DBEDT, with testimony highlighting his private-sector experience, technology background, and ability to help with risk management and finances. He told senators he had attended board meetings since 2018, saw ADC as a state business arm for agriculture, and supported expanding land, facilities, and even aquaculture if resources allowed. Senators asked about ADC’s role relative to the Department of Agriculture, and he said the department’s strength is research/regulatory work while ADC should focus on business development, support, and facilities for farmers and aquaculture businesses. For GM 607, Jason Watts was strongly supported by ADC leadership, DBEDT, and many agricultural and community groups, with one opposing testimony from Hawaii Farm Bureau. Supporters praised his governance, accountability, transparency, and frequent communication with the agency. In questioning, Watts said ADC’s top priority should be increasing land holdings, and he discussed ADC’s role in water systems, including preserving agricultural water sources and inventorying systems statewide. He also said ADC could potentially help small farmers comply with environmental permitting through a broader, regional approach if authorized by the Legislature. The committee also heard from Joshua Uyehara for GM 682, who was supported by ADC, county officials, and farm groups. He said his priorities would be accelerating ADC projects, expanding capacity, and possibly using ADC as a center of expertise for water systems and for helping farmers with environmental requirements; he also said biofuel crops and food production can be complementary, though food should be prioritized when water is constrained. The committee then considered GM 513, Tracy Lester Smith’s appointment to the Aloha Stadium Authority. The stadium authority and DBEDT supported her, citing her experience in NASCAR, boxing, and Bellator MMA as useful for marketing, attracting events, and commercializing the stadium. Smith said she was eager to serve and would bring experience from both the landlord and tenant perspectives, helping the board think about venue operations, sponsorships, and event attraction. Senators asked about improving public perception and execution, and she emphasized accountability, timelines, and building a venue that can draw major sports and entertainment events. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Transportation (04/14/2026)

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
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Committee: House Transportation
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 4/7/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HF4621 , HF4123 , HF4616 , HF1183
Committee: House Taxes
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division II (03/25/2025)

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Summary: The committee first heard Representative Sweeney present and defend the budget amendment legalizing video lottery terminals (VLTs) and setting a 30% tax rate, with 65% of the tax going to the state and 35% to charities. He argued the lower rate was needed to encourage operators of historic horse racing (HHR) machines to convert to VLTs, saying the higher 45% rate would discourage adoption. He walked through revenue projections for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, estimating significant increases in state and charity revenue as machines transition over time, and said the amendment was designed to expand charitable gaming revenue overall. Several members questioned the assumptions behind his projections and the basis for his analysis, including why his independent research differed from the governor’s and Lottery Commission’s estimates. Sweeney said his figures were based on research into other states and conversations over many years, and he maintained that a 45% tax would likely result in no VLT adoption. Members also debated whether the transition costs for operators would be quickly recouped and whether the state’s share should be larger. One member emphasized that the committee was effectively choosing between a lower operator share and a higher state share, while Sweeney argued the 30% structure would produce revenue for everyone. The committee then moved to other revenue items on the tracking sheet. It voted 7-0 to accept the Lottery Commission’s revised base revenue estimates. Members also discussed an amendment to repeal the local option requirement for Kino games, which would expand Kino availability and was estimated to generate additional lottery profit in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. That amendment drew opposition from members who said local control was an important part of the original Kino policy and that removing it would override municipal decisions. The committee also noted that the VLT/HHR revenue item had already been adopted and was being revisited only to confirm the associated revenue estimates.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/18/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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Bills: HF1662 , HF1224 , HF1836 , HF1367 , HF1168 , HF1999 , HF1792 , HF102 , HF2127 , HF104
Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-04-15 - 1:00PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

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MD
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 4/10/2026 #2

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

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MD
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 4/10/2026 #2

Maryland House Floor Meeting

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