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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/04/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- ><02:03:40.119>
is <02:03:40.280>the <02:03:40.480>clarifying thus the next sentence - um and also my focus was to sentence um and also my focus was to keep<02:03:58.000>
the <02:03 - One is a concern in section three of the bill, the last sentence, lines 25, 26, and 27, where it states
- So I would ask that the committee, at a minimum, try to include those as eligible, but for the purposes
- the committee try to include a minimum the committee try to include those<05:18:16.760>
to <05
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 19, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He was sentenced to time served.
- <00:28:06.720>
He <00:28:06.880>was <00:28:07.039>sentenced day and then removed - He was sentenced day and then removed.
- He was sentenced to<00:28:07.520>
time <00:28:07.840>served. - less than minimum wage, which is true. less than minimum wage, which is true.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 3, February 11, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ><01:46:22.560>
par <01:46:22.880>the <01:46:23.119>second <01:46:23.360>sentence - <01:46:23.760>
of the second par the second sentence of the second par the second sentence - What this will do is allow somebody to go with at least a minimum of five megawatts to self-generate
- <02:31:14.640>
of <02:31:14.800>five go with at at least a minimum of five go with - at at least a minimum of five megawatts<02:31:15.680>
to <02:31:15.840>self-generate <02
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Presenter: ...is giving them at least a minimum of $10 billion that we are constitutionally required
- What would be the minimum amount needed to jumpstart that program? You're asking for 47.5.
- What would be the minimum amount needed to jumpstart that program? You're asking for 47.5.
- We represent death-sentenced persons and mandate post-conviction proceedings on.
- We represent death-sentenced persons and mandate post-conviction proceedings on constitutional claims
Bills:
SB 1
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- so that we can the applause to a minimum so that we can continue<00:36:18.640>
on. - And at minimum, we should flat fund Medicaid rates to maintain the gains that we have made.
- And at minimum, we should flat fund Medicaid rates to maintain the gains that we have made.
- And at minimum, we should flat fund Medicaid rates to maintain the gains that we have made.
- And at minimum, we should flat fund Medicaid rates to maintain the gains that we have made.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:26:12.320>
um <00:26:13.279>which minimum lot size of 1/8 acre. um which minimum - ,<00:57:42.319>
accessory reducing parking minimums, accessory reducing parking minimums, - Um, one of the questions is on minimum parking. Is that no minimum parking? Is that correct?
- Is that no minimum parking? Is parking. Is that no minimum parking?
- And so my concern is if you start taking away those minimum parking just with any kind of a minimum,
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a minimum standard that we're asking students to get to in order to obtain a license, and beyond
- It's a minimum standard training, right?
- that bikewalk Alliance opposes sentence that bikewalk Alliance opposes the<03:21:42.640>
bill - It establishes disclosure requirements for sellers and sets minimum safety standards for operation.
- minimum safety standards for operation. minimum safety standards for operation.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (04/09/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The other question I had is with regard to the literally the last sentence in the bill, which is on page
- in the bill literally the last sentence in the bill which<01:06:17.359>
is <01:06:17.520>on - I think it was a minimum of two weeks, and he was cremated. Wrong name.
- But they're going to do the minimum that we require from them.
- but they they're going to do the minimum but they they're going to do the minimum that<04:37:17.920
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 146, which would remove the requirement that a medical examiner physically view a body before issuing a cremation certificate. The prime sponsor, Sen. Suprentice, and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jenny Duval explained that the bill would not change the death certificate process or the existing waiting period before cremation; it would only eliminate the in-person viewing step. They said the current review of death certificates already catches the vast majority of cases that should be reported to the medical examiner, and that the physical view changes outcomes in less than 1% of cremation cases.
The witnesses emphasized that the bill is intended to improve efficiency and reduce delays for families and funeral homes, while freeing deputy medical examiners to focus on homicides, suicides, accidents, and unexpected natural deaths. Dr. Duval cited an example where review of a death certificate, not the body, uncovered a long-ago strangulation-related homicide, arguing that the key safeguard is review of records and cause of death, not the physical view. She also said the change would save travel time and some costs for the department.
Committee members asked about how death certificates list primary and contributing causes of death, whether the low percentage of findings means the current process has a deterrent effect, why cremation is treated differently from burial, and whether identification concerns are adequately addressed. The sponsors responded that identification is handled earlier by hospitals, families, and funeral directors, and that any questionable identification would already fall under medical examiner jurisdiction. They also said the bill would not alter the two-day cremation delay or other existing safeguards. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/07/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- And then the take-home note on this one is the last sentence, where it says other recreational units
- And then the take-home note on this one is the last sentence, where it says other recreational units
- <01:48:06.560>
for <01:48:06.800>HERC, using the federal minimums for HERC, using the - federal minimums for HERC, probably<01:48:07.760>
for <01:48:07.960>the <01:48:08.040>< - <01:52:58.040>
federal state is following the minimum federal state is following the minimum
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, June 4, 2026 - PM
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- >
"The <00:31:56.080>permit The next sentence states, "The permit The next sentence states - It has a minimum term of 15 years and it defines minimum demand and energy thresholds, a component that
- term of 15 years and it It has a minimum term of 15 years and it defines<02:12:39.840>
minimum and we will use that in our minimum and we will use that in our minimum monthly<02:21:02.160>- monthly demand of 90% or a minimum monthly energy of 75% as option one.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- At a minimum, I think it is critically important that MMB is a part of any work group that this committee
- <00:55:50.720>
uh <00:55:50.880>at <00:55:51.040>a <00:55:51.280>minimum< - /c><00:55:51.839>
I group as written. uh at a minimum I group as written. uh at a minimum I think - a conversation to to summarize<01:02:08.079>
in <01:02:08.400>one <01:02:08.960>sentence - summarize in one sentence. summarize in one sentence.
Keywords:
higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State
Summary:
The committee approved the April 9 minutes and then took up House File 4479, which would require public postsecondary institutions to make space available for town halls and similar official events by elected officials, with limits intended to keep the events on the official side and not campaign-related. Representative Frederick said the bill is meant to prevent universities from creating barriers such as fees or parking charges and to ensure a neutral, accessible venue for community conversations. The bill was laid over for possible later action.
The committee heard supportive testimony from Jim Dimmick of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who argued that town halls should be public, open, moderated, and dialogic rather than speeches, and said universities should be centers for public discourse. He also said charging fees can undermine neutrality and that using partisan student groups to sponsor events can create the appearance of bias. Minnesota State official Mr. Omen said campuses often host these events, fees are set locally to cover costs, and student government sponsorship can sometimes avoid charges; he also noted the fee at Mankato is discounted and depends on room size.
Several members raised concerns about the bill. Representative Scott, Chair Robbins, Representative Schwarz, Representative Allen, and others argued that campuses should not be required by statute to give legislators special treatment, that fees and parking costs cover real expenses, and that universities should remain focused on education rather than political events. Questions also focused on who would decide what room size is reasonable, how disputes would be handled, and who would pay for security if protests or safety issues arose. Representative Frederick responded that room selection would be a good-faith partnership with the university, that the bill does not require a town hall or guarantee a specific room, and that security funding is not spelled out in the bill.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAL Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3,2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- Two more sentences.<00:45:33.839>
What <00:45:34.079>we <00:45:34.240>need <00:45 - :34.400>
here <00:45:34.560>is <00:45:34.800>clear sentences. - What we need here is clear sentences.
- /c><02:40:30.160>
at um what is this as stated above at um what is this as stated above at minimum - minimum minimum or<02:40:33.040>
within <02:40:33.359>a <02:40:33.520>30-day <02
Summary:
The Committee on Water and Land met on February 3, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, with the chair emphasizing a two-minute limit and noting that bills would die if the hearing ran past noon. For HB 1848, the Commission on Water Resource Management and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development both supported the measure with technical, non-substantive amendments. Testimony focused on requiring early consultation about water availability in district boundary amendment petitions, with water officials explaining that the petitioner should submit a written statement reflecting consultation and that the goal was to identify water constraints earlier in the development process. The Land Use Commission’s representative opposed the bill, arguing that water availability is already addressed through existing environmental review and agency consultation, that the issue had been raised and rejected before, and that the proposal could create unnecessary delay or litigation.
The committee then heard HB 1728 on rainwater catchment systems. The Commission on Water Resource Management said it acknowledged the bill’s intent but deferred to counties and other regulatory agencies, including the Department of Health, on regulatory implications. Hawaii Realtors testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion of the hearing shown.
For HB 1652 on storm water management systems, the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association opposed the bill, arguing it would weaken protections created by Act 281 (“Sharkey’s Law”) and increase drowning risk for children by exempting certain water features from safety requirements. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii supported the bill, saying the language clarifies and better balances child safety with practical green stormwater infrastructure, including depth-based limits and exemptions for certain agricultural ponds. The Hawaii Farm Bureau also supported the agricultural pond exemption, saying such ponds are used for irrigation, livestock, and fire control and are generally away from the public. A private testifier, Allison Schaers, opposed the bill and described her daughter’s drowning in a detention basin, arguing that poor maintenance can turn stormwater features into dangerous hazards. The hearing ended without any recorded committee action or vote in the excerpt provided.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The only issue I have is in terms of drafting on page two, line one, the first sentence of section five
- Obviously, all of the enumerated charges are perfectly—it's just that first sentence could be read to
- We heard from dees dees dees $150,000 minimum.
- We heard from dees dees dees $150,000<01:53:00.000>
minimum. - They expect to have a $150,000 minimum.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, with that in mind, this purpose statement, I'm just going to read it because it's just a sentence
- Howard: So, with that in mind, this purpose statement, I'm just going to read it because it's just a sentence
- so this<00:31:21.039>
is <00:31:21.159>a <00:31:21.320>bare <00:31:21.559>minimum - <00:31:22.039>
provision <00:31:22.960>frankly this is a bare minimum provision frankly - this is a bare minimum provision frankly uh<00:31:24.000>
to <00:31:24.360>safeguard <00
Keywords:
Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (03/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- forget about what the program is really intended to do, you know, maybe you could just give us a sentence
- forget about what the program is really intended to do, you know, maybe you could just give us a sentence
- forget about what the program is really intended to do, you know, maybe you could just give us a sentence
- introduction and and then hit a sentence introduction and and then hit hit<00:15:59.000>
how < - effort thing or is that a c a minimum effort thing or is that a it's<03:10:29.239>
not <03:10:
Summary:
The Finance Division III work session focused on the Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health Services budget. Department staff said Public Health has a relatively small budget compared with other DHHS divisions, is supported mostly by federal and other non-General funds, and contains nearly 100 accounting units and more than 50 federal grants. They emphasized that the governor’s budget did not include significant cuts, but that federal funding uncertainty and the winding down of pandemic-era resources were major factors affecting the division. The division also explained that some apparent budget growth reflects reorganizations, including moving the Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery and some programs from other DHHS divisions into Public Health.
The presentation described Public Health’s mission as serving the entire state through food and water safety, disease surveillance, emergency response, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, WIC, community health center support, and public health data collection. Members asked about bird flu, and staff explained that human-health response would involve Public Health’s lab, infectious disease, and emergency preparedness units, while animal-health issues are handled with the Department of Agriculture; they also noted ongoing milk testing requested by FDA and USDA. The division said its organizational structure includes bureaus for Family Health and Nutrition, Infectious Disease Control, Public Health Protection, Emergency Preparedness, Prevention and Wellness, Statistics and Informatics, and Public Health Laboratories, with about a 15% vacancy rate.
Committee members questioned whether the division’s budget and staffing had really grown since pre-COVID, and staff responded that full-time authorized staffing is about the same as in 2018, with the increase largely due to federal pandemic funding that has since receded and to program transfers between divisions. They said Public Health’s General Fund share is about $24 million out of roughly $1.1 billion in DHHS General Fund spending, or about 2.2% of the department total. Members also asked about the 3,000-position cap and unfunded positions; staff explained that the cap remains in chapter law through June 30, 2025, that 394 positions were unfunded in the governor’s budget, and that the division expects flexibility to move money from personnel lines and fill unfunded positions to manage changing needs. No votes or formal actions were taken in this portion of the work session.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/05/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- On the fiscal note, there is a sentence under methodology that says, since the county government has
- <01:51:07.599>
under a sentence under a sentence under methodology<01:51:09.920>and <02:04:36.119>- We almost had this scenario come to fruition until that last sentencing hearing was dismissed with no
hearing <02:04:37.119>was that last sentencing hearing was that last - Yeah, I just have a quick question about 612:4 in the last few sentences.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating Apr 28th, 2026
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating
Transcript Highlights:
- In the state, we review agencies every 12 years at a minimum.
- In the state, we review agencies every 12 years at a minimum.
- Maybe we teach them about minimum standards.
- These are the minimum things you need to do. ...maybe we teach them about minimum standards.
- These are the minimum things you need to do.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 10 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the person then may be sentenced, of course, with discretion of the court, of up to 5 years, but,
- Um, the person then may be sentenced, of course, with discretion of the court, of up to 5 years, but,
- Um, the person then may be sentenced, of course, with discretion of the court, of up to 5 years, but,
- So, this legislation uh amends the fine from a minimum of $200 up to $1,000.
- mandate, a minimum amount. mandate, a minimum amount.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Denise Pope, and led the pledge of allegiance. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including the doctor of the day, student pages, Carthage Christian Academy, Mississippi Valley State University visitors, the University of Southern Mississippi’s DuBard School and related programs, and members of the Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
The Senate took up Senate Bill 2896, which revises the Department of Public Safety salary schedule for MHP and MBN officers. Senator Hopson explained it as the vehicle for possible pay raises for troopers, NBI, and MBN officers, and the chamber adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill by morning roll call. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2917, a recurring appropriations cleanup measure; its main change would allow Mississippi Valley State University to use previously designated dormitory funds for repair and renovation instead. A reverse repealer amendment was adopted before final passage by morning roll call.
Senate Bill 2825, the Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act, was then considered. Senator Harkins said the bill extends the repealer for the health care industry zone incentive program to 2028 and noted the program has generated significant investment and jobs statewide. An amendment requested by the Mississippi Development Authority was adopted to revise eligibility language, including replacing a CON requirement with a requirement that a hospital have at least 25 acute care beds and deleting a section under current law. The bill then passed by morning roll call.
Finally, the Senate considered Senate Bill 2894 on local improvement projects and the return of unexpended funds and earned interest. Senator Harkins explained that the bill would require older local improvement project funds to be returned if projects were not moving forward, require reporting to DFA and the Legislative Budget Office, allow audits, and permit limited extensions, while also withholding a portion of other state distributions for noncompliance. Senators raised concerns about projects that are already obligated or delayed by workforce and engineering constraints, and Harkins said the bill would be refined with a reverse repealer to work with LBO and avoid disrupting active projects. The bill was discussed but not finally disposed of in the portion of the transcript provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/28/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we have already made some progress with some, we call it sort of a minimum viable product, which
- If you put that other designate language into a sentence, we'll be good. >> We've had a little bit of
- piece of AI software that we... other designate language into a other designate language into a sentence
- sentence, we'll be good. sentence, we'll be good.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (01/28/2026)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I like the sentence uh I like the sentence uh the<01:49:41.520>
direct <01:49:41.840>the - Um, the other thing that I wanted to bring to your attention is that it has no financial minimum, and
- Um, the other thing that I wanted to bring to your attention is that it has no financial minimum, and
- Um, the other thing that I wanted to bring to your attention is that it has no financial minimum, and
- Um, the other thing that I wanted to bring to your attention is that it has no financial minimum, and