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WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 19, March 4, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He said exemptions are band-aids: they provide relief, but they are not a long-term solution.
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used <00:26:26.240>the <00:26:26.480>word <00:26:26.799>band-aid - the word band-aid often in this<00:26:28.240>
body <00:26:29.039>because <00:26:29.440> - And uh I think but they are band-aids.
- So this is not the band-aid. This is the long-term fix-it, make-it constitutional bill.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And we do have a direct aid distribution right now called student support personnel aid, and that money
- <01:50:58.480>
right <01:50:58.800>now direct aid um distribution right now direct - aid um distribution right now called<01:50:59.440>
student <01:50:59.840>support <01:51: - 00.320>
personnel <01:51:00.960>aid called student support personnel aid called student - would be a very support personnel aid would be a very specific<01:51:50.800>
recommendation.
Summary:
The Seclusion Working Group approved the minutes from its previous meeting by motion and vote. Members then began discussing a set of proposed recommendations submitted by Woodward, Havman, and Hull aimed at addressing concerns about the use of seclusion in special education settings.
The recommendations focused on several areas: requiring a mental health professional on the IEP team before seclusion is added to a student’s plan; replacing passive parental consent with explicit written consent in the parent’s native language; limiting seclusion to students receiving setting 3 or setting 4 services; requiring annual review of seclusion frequency and duration data by the IEP team; and creating stronger monitoring and accountability through a reporting system modeled on Minnesota’s existing disproportionality process. The group also proposed mandatory annual staff training, more preventive crisis-intervention supports such as CPI and Ukeru, direct funding and technical assistance for districts, and incorporating restraint/seclusion data into disproportionality calculations.
Members discussed how the proposed accountability system might work in practice, including whether a third party or parent reporting mechanism should be added. Woodward explained Minnesota’s current disproportionality framework, including year 1, year 2, and year 3 notifications and the possibility of required coordinated early intervening services if problems persist. Participants also raised concerns about whether schools should track law-enforcement involvement as an alternative or related response to student behavior; some noted that such data is already collected in certain district reporting systems and could be useful to monitor alongside seclusion data. The discussion remained ongoing, with no final action taken on the recommendations during this portion of the meeting.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The water on hand provides only 6 to 10 minutes of fire suppression, and the nearest mutual aid takes
- By the time additional water arrives from mutual aid, the structure and potentially lives may already
- The water on hand brought by mutual aid.
- suppression and the nearest mutual aid suppression and the nearest mutual aid takes<00:07:48.720
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the <00:08:04.479>structure <00:08:04.960>and from mutual aid
Keywords:
contamination, water supply, municipal bonds, environmental mitigation, city funding, Sauk Rapids, PFAS contamination, drinking water, pollution control, bond issuance, Cokato, capital investment, school infrastructure, state bonds, HF228, Lakes Area Police Commission, Lindstrom, Chisago City, regional training facility, public safety facility
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/18/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- State aid has been about $27 million. Again, this is 2023 numbers.
- State aid has been about $27 million, using 2023 numbers. Municipal contributions were $5 million.
- State aid has been about $27 million. Again, this is 2023 numbers.
- That fire state aid is our primary source of non-investment revenue to fund our pension fund, and with
- would be is quite remote so state aid would be is quite remote so yeah<01:25:16.080>
good <01:
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This program is called the Grant-in-Aid program.
- The Grant-in-Aid program provides grants to support research and creative work of faculty and graduate
- Representative Robbins continued, asking what other ways could be used to address the tuition and aid
- Depending on where students sit, they may see a decrease or flat aid, depending on the policies enacted
- <01:34:50.880>
Awards budget when the financial aid Awards budget when the financial aid Awards
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:41:07.000>
The band-aid rather than the infection. - The band-aid rather than the infection.
- So again, this is a band-aid. It doesn't treat the infection.
- So again, this is a band-aid. So again, this is a band-aid.
- So that's the solution, not a band-aid on infection.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- structural literacy practices that are minimally aligned or not aligned can't be purchased using literacy aid
- structural literacy practices that are minimally aligned or not aligned can't be purchased using literacy aid
- governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on special education has talked about defunding that transportation aid
- c> that talked about defunding that talked about defunding that transportation<01:45:26.400>
aid - transportation aid. transportation aid.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And then on line eight, the Achievement and Integration Aid, you do not typically see administrative
- funding lines in aid programs, but this is an aid program where school districts are allowed to calculate
- funding lines in aid programs, but this is an aid program where school districts are allowed to calculate
- Our agency is responsible for over $11 billion in education aid and grants each year.
- The remainder is spent on aids and grants.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- implemented in a way that goes over the desires of the workers that it's theoretically designed to aid
- in workforces, but one example that I can think of is in call centers where AI is being used as an aid
- thank you Mr Rosenthal and also to Aid thank you Mr Rosenthal and also um<00:18:58.360>
Mr <00 - for example to assist individuals an aid for example to assist individuals customer<00:21:00.159>
- <00:58:36.319>
driven nurses there is a fear of Aid driven nurses there is a fear of Aid driven
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/3/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a staff attorney at Legal Aid in the Minnesota Disability Law Center.
- ><00:51:05.440>
attorney <00:51:05.839>at <00:51:06.079>Legal <00:51:06.319>Aid - and zero nays, the motion prevails and the bill is passed. >> You know, hope no one needs a hearing aid
- <01:27:16.639>
after hope no one needs a hearing aid after hope no one needs a hearing aid - This simply would basically activate or get aid to that person that is injured.
Keywords:
facial recognition, privacy, government surveillance, public safety, data protection, civil liberties, disability rights, discrimination, accommodations, employment, housing, public services, education, civil action, failure to render aid, damages, Minnesota Statutes, legal liability, trespass, civil immigration enforcement
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from February 24 and February 26. It then took up House File 3661, a bill originally authored by Representative Gomez and presented by Representative Feist, which would ban government use of facial recognition technology and be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. The committee adopted the A1 amendment, described as a technical amendment based on House Research recommendations, before hearing testimony on the bill.
Representative Feist said the bill is aimed at preventing serious privacy and civil-liberties harms, including secretive surveillance, racial and gender bias, and the lack of statewide rules governing government use of facial recognition. Supportive testimony came from Chad Marlo of the ACLU, who argued the issue is bipartisan, the technology has accuracy problems, and government use is expanding against vulnerable groups. Chris Wayland of Restore the Fourth Minnesota also supported a ban, emphasizing the inability to opt out of facial recognition and the lack of standards, disclosure, and community input. Rich Newmeister urged stronger transparency measures, including agency policies and public notice in buildings using the technology.
Major Spencer Baky of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office opposed an outright ban, saying facial recognition is used only as an investigative lead, not for positive identification or real-time surveillance, and that results are corroborated before use. He said the office has used the tool in hundreds of investigations and supports a statutory framework with safeguards instead of a ban. In member discussion, Representative Hudson argued a blanket ban was too broad and suggested a more targeted evidentiary approach, while Representative Moller and Representative Kurr expressed concern about misuse and the federal government's use of the technology. Representative Durant asked whether there was a current Minnesota problem and whether stakeholders and law enforcement had been involved in drafting the bill. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the amendment and the committee’s continued consideration of HF 3661.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We would just carry kindergarten aid for Bedford as an anticipated cost at the department.
- We would just carry kindergarten aid for Bedford as an anticipated cost at the department.
- aid for Bedford as an anticipated<00:58:11.559>
cost <00:58:11.799>at <00:58:11.920> - Catastrophic aid, special head, and then the cell phone bill on 713, the mile markers on Route 112.
- bill, the formal cat aid bill.
Summary:
The Finance Division II work session focused on organizing the committee’s remaining budget work and reviewing a set of recommended changes to House Bills 1 and 2. Mr. Landrian explained the committee’s tracking sheets and draft amendment package, noted that the division was being asked to find roughly $200 million in reductions, and said the governor’s lottery proposal in House Bill 2 could help offset part of that target. Members also discussed how revenue estimates tied to fee changes would be handled, with the chair saying the committee could seek Ways and Means input but would ultimately decide the estimates itself.
The committee then considered four mostly technical amendments to House Bill 2. It voted unanimously to delete Section 81, which duplicated CCSNH dual and concurrent enrollment language already moving in House Bill 192; to delete Sections 143 and 144, which duplicated police standards and training extra-duty language already in House Bill 778; to adopt a correction to Section 151 that removed an inadvertently repeated sentence; and to delete Section 178 because the same Lottery Commission language already appears in House Bill 1. The committee also agreed to approve Section 4 of House Bill 1, the Lottery Commission boilerplate language, while deferring action on Section 2 of House Bill 1 until the university and community college budget is settled.
A substantial portion of the meeting was spent planning upcoming work sessions and discussing possible revenue measures. The committee planned to invite Fish and Game on Monday to review a large set of follow-up materials and to discuss a possible amendment requiring hunters and trappers to pay the license fee before taking free training classes, with a second chance to retake the class if needed. Members also discussed possible fee adjustments for Safety and Fish and Game, including using dedicated-fund fees to reduce reliance on general funds and help stabilize the Highway Fund and Fish and Game Fund. The chair emphasized that all actions were recommendations until the committee’s final deadline and encouraged members to review draft language carefully before voting.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- aid, go back to the education trust fund and get the money necessary.
- they can defray other costs in the Aid they can defray other costs in the community<04:16:52.880>
- to school districts for relative to Aid to school districts for the<04:23:25.399>
cost <04:23: - She makes her way to a UN aid station where she applies for refugee status.
- flee she makes her way to a un aid flee she makes her way to a un aid station<07:05:21.440>
where
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Aguilar, please restate your motion with the aid of the microphone.
- And all told, because not only did we do an increase in the basic state aid formula, but we also...
- , substitute teachers, includes teachers, teachers' aides, substitute teachers, graders, guest lecturers
- , general instructional supplies, instructional aids, field trips, athletics, co-curricular activities
- Governor Ducey's office, we sought to increase teacher pay by putting more money into the basic state aid
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This was amended in the House to make it all state aid to education, which I’m certainly not excusing
- <01:57:57.920>
to <01:57:58.159>education to make it all state aid to education to - make it all state aid to education which<01:58:00.239>
I'm <01:58:00.560>certainly <01:58 - <01:58:21.280>
and >> the state aid and >> the state aid and >> for<01:58 - Once they are compliant, it's just the aid is withheld until they become compliant.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- In aid of such inquiry, the committees held public hearings which members of the public were invited
- In aid of such inquiry, the committees held public hearings, which members of the public were invited
- In aid of such inquiry, the committee held public hearings, which members of the public were invited
- In aid of such inquiry, the committee held public hearings, which members of the public were invited
- So this is the really important one that I was talking about that fixes our ADAP program, or our AIDS
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required.
Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission.
After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/05/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- us, they've had to pause growth, eliminate positions, and risk their own stability to provide mutual aid
- dispute any of the problems that have gone on as far as there is a problem, but this is more of a band-aid
- c> as<00:47:52.480>
opposed <00:47:52.800>to <00:47:52.880>actually a band-aid - on it as opposed to actually a band-aid on it as opposed to actually fixing<00:47:53.920>
the - 00:48:28.680>
as <00:48:28.800>opposed <00:48:29.120>to <00:48:29.200>band-aids
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/03/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- This includes Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, the Behavioral Health Fund, Minnesota Supplemental Aid
- uh care, the behavioral health fund, uh Minnesota<00:12:16.240>
supplemental <00:12:16.800>aid - ,<00:12:17.200>
general Minnesota supplemental aid, general Minnesota supplemental aid, general - Housing Support is a forecasted program that is state only, as well as Minnesota Supplemental Aid and
- supplemental aid and general assistance.<00:14:31.519>
Um <00:14:31.839>and <00:14:32.000
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> And therefore, at the very least, school employees who render aid under this bill should also be
- 00:20:19.360>
under <00:20:19.600>this <00:20:19.760>bill employees who render aid - under this bill employees who render aid under this bill should<00:20:20.320>
also <00:20:20.559 - Okay, seeing none, moving on to the next Deaf Blind Task Force bill, SB 2848, relating to hearing aids
- And I'd also like to note that um aids.
Keywords:
student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, athlete agents, student athletes, endorsement contracts, professional representation, registration requirements, sports law, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint Senate Committee on Education and Committee on Health and Human Services heard testimony on several bills related to student health and safety, University of Hawaii programs, and workforce development. For SB 2969, which would appropriate funds for the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry, testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Witnesses described the ongoing physical and mental health impacts of the August 2023 Maui fires, said the study has identified serious untreated conditions and connected participants to care, and emphasized its role in serving survivors and training students. The committee also heard support from the Department of Health, the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Lung Association, Maui residents, and study staff. No vote was taken during the hearing.
The committee then heard SB 2657, which would establish an Alzheimer disease and related dementia research center at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. University of Hawaii and Alzheimer’s Association representatives supported the bill, saying a local center would improve coordination of existing research, build state capacity, and help Hawaii compete for future NIH designation and federal funding. A family member affected by Alzheimer’s also testified in support, citing the disease’s impact in Hawaii. In response to questions, the university said the proposal would follow a five-year phased plan, with the first year funding used to recruit a senior neuroscientist and staff person, at an estimated cost of about $375,000, and that the effort would still strengthen Hawaii’s research infrastructure even if federal funding is not secured.
For SB 2612, which clarifies immunity for Department of Education employees and agents who assist students with medication administration under certain conditions, the Department of Education said the bill is intended to protect volunteers and help ensure students can participate in school activities even when staffing is limited. The committee discussed how volunteers would be selected and whether every school would have someone available, and DOE said schools currently rely on health attendants, nurses, and trained volunteers. The committee also briefly discussed liability language and gross negligence exceptions. The hearing then moved to SB 2412, which would fund a bachelor’s degree program in sign language and sign language interpretation at UH Mānoa with a future master’s pathway. Testimony from interpreters, educators, and university officials emphasized the shortage of interpreters, the need to retain local talent, and the program’s role in building a pipeline; university representatives said the initial request would fund a faculty/staff position as a first step, with additional funding needed later. No final committee action or votes were announced in the transcript.
NH
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- . >> That includes no financial aid, and almost 90% of our students receive financial aid. >> And so
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includes <00:28:25.840>no <00:28:26.159>financial <00:28:26.640>aid - aid and almost<00:28:27.760>
90% <00:28:28.399>of <00:28:28.559>our <00:28:28.799 - c> almost 90% of our students receive almost 90% of our students receive financial<00:28:29.919>
aid - <00:28:30.720>
But <00:28:30.880>the financial aid. But the financial aid.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We are proposing funding for software advancements to aid the OIG's in-depth investigations into fraud
- Finally, we are proposing funding for software advancements to aid the OIG's in-depth investigations
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software <00:23:05.919>advancements <00:23:06.480>to <00:23:06.600>Aid - <00:23:07.039>
the for software advancements to Aid the for software advancements to Aid the - access promotes the protection of public resources, promotes the integrity of public programs, or aids
Keywords:
opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations