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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session May 31st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and $214 million to maintain the state funding of 73.9% of waiver tuition in the Hazelwood Legacy Program
  • This is a federal program, and they have to grant the waiver before any of this takes effect.
  • I don't use SNAP, so I'm not in the program.
  • This will go back to the rollout program.
  • DEI programs often include mechanisms for monitoring and addressing discrimination, DEI programs often
Summary: The House met in a late-session floor session that began with prayer, pledges, quorum, and a series of excused absences and Senate messages reporting action on numerous bills, conference committee appointments, and conference reports. Members also adopted a memorial resolution honoring Mark James Hanna, a Capitol lobbyist and advocate for nurses, and a congratulatory resolution for Rishi Tarumalasetti, an eighth-grade civics bee winner from Katy. The chamber also received and recorded a parliamentary colloquy about an unusual Senate request on SB 293, with the Chair stating the House could not recede from only part of its amendments and could not suspend the rules because the bill had not been returned from the Senate. The bulk of the session was devoted to taking up conference committee reports and related procedural resolutions, especially the state budget. The House adopted a resolution allowing the SB 1 conferees to go outside the normal bounds, then adopted the SB 1 conference report on a 107-21 vote. Debate on the budget centered on public education funding, tax relief, health care, corrections pay, and judicial compensation, with supporters calling it a responsible compromise and opponents arguing it was overly expansive and insufficient on property tax relief. The House also adopted a technical correction resolution tying judicial pay increases in SB 1 to the House version of SB 293, and members discussed at length the relationship between judicial salaries and legislative pensions. The chamber then adopted a long series of conference reports on measures covering topics such as school library review and book challenges (SB 13), SNAP restrictions on sweetened drinks and candy (SB 379), hospital price transparency (SB 331), nursing home accountability (SB 457), school district personnel compensation conflicts (HB 3372), property notice rules (HB 2011), research and development tax credits (SB 2018), and several other bills affecting elections, permits, education, and criminal justice. Most reports passed by wide margins, though some drew significant opposition, especially SB 13 and SB 379. The House also granted several Senate requests for conference committees and introduced additional resolutions to suspend conferee limits on various bills as the session moved toward adjournment.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Revenue Committee, February 19, 2026

Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yet, the person guardianship program.
  • We ensured her admission and her placement into this program.
  • I am a case manager for the community based waiver.
  • I um have community based waiver.
  • are on the DD waiver receiving services. are on the DD waiver receiving services.
Bills: HB0101, HB0062, HB0109
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 3/17/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And they found that the Reggie<00:49:04.240> program Reggie program Reggie program led<00:49:05.720
  • to<01:12:26.560> help credit program the Zec program to help credit program the Zec program
  • . programs. programs.
  • We should end this program. program. program.
  • We can end this program. We can do this. We can end this program.
Summary: The House opened with prayer, a quorum call showing 116 members present, and approval of the previous day’s journal. It then took up three ceremonial resolutions. One honored Robert Buchanan for his philanthropy, community leadership, and service in the greater Washington region; another welcomed a visiting delegation from County Tipperary, Ireland, and recognized efforts to strengthen Maryland-Ireland ties; and a third congratulated Dr. Miriam Rogers on her retirement as superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools and her 2026 Woman in School Leadership Award. The chamber then moved through a series of committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports on bills without objection and ordering them to third reading. Measures included House Bills 435, 954, 1087, 1470, 936, 1110, 1554, 187, 324, 688, 776, 1152, 1320, and 1348, covering topics such as movie captioning in public accommodations, procurement and finance, health care facilities, school food procurement, tax foreclosure notice requirements, agricultural electricity tax study, expungement, child support rights, intercepted communications penalties, juvenile supervision, police orders studies, victim notification, and human trafficking reporting. Several bills were amended before being advanced, including House Bill 768 on benefits for children in custody, which added a foster youth savings program; House Bill 877 on institutional debt reporting, which changed reporting dates and required a data dictionary; House Bill 1092 on child advocacy centers, which clarified continuity-of-care standards and technical assistance grants; House Bill 310 on restrictive housing for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities, which required assessment at admission; House Bill 634 on police training, which added training on intellectual and developmental disabilities; House Bill 750 on access to religious facilities; House Bill 752 on gift card valuation and forgery; House Bill 1005 on child abuse and neglect reporting; and House Bill 1105 on consumer protection limitations, which was amended to apply only to civil suits. House Bill 1105 drew additional discussion, with the minority leader asking for a special order to review the changes, and the House agreed to postpone it until the appropriate time the next day. Later, House Bill 953, which would authorize transfers from the Revenue Stabilization Account to the State Disaster Recovery Fund, prompted extended questioning about Western Maryland flooding, FEMA denials, and the state’s response; the bill was presented as a way to provide relief after federal aid was denied. The transcript ends with the House still in session and continuing through the appropriations report.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Judiciary (03/19/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are in the final stages of developing that case management program that was referenced.
  • She said that is a real, solid problem on their end, so they have applied for those waivers.
  • She said that is a real, solid problem on their end, so they have applied for those waivers.
  • was granted was the waiver request that was granted was the assistant<01:10:47.600> director.
  • ,<01:11:09.760> you impression is with these waivers, you impression is with these waivers
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met to hear the Legislative Budget Assistant Office’s performance audit of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. Auditors said the commission was inefficient and ineffective in investigating discrimination complaints and closing cases in a timely manner during fiscal years 2020 through 2023. The report contained 25 observations; the commission fully concurred with 24 and concurred in part with one. Auditors highlighted major problems with case processing delays, inaccurate case data, lack of a case management system, weak strategic planning and risk assessment, outdated and disorganized policies, confidentiality issues, expired administrative rules, fee-setting practices, incomplete financial-interest filings, and failure to complete required reports and reconciliations. Two recommendations, involving complaint screening and conciliation, may require legislative action. Several observations focused on the commission’s intake and investigation practices. Auditors said complaints may have been screened out before docketing, potentially preventing commissioner review required by statute, and that the investigation process lacked clear rules and guidance. They also found investigators were assigned non-investigative tasks, training was inadequate, interview requirements were unclear, supervisory duties were burdensome, and confidential information was not always protected by encrypted email. The audit recommended clearer administrative rules, better internal controls, more focused staffing, a supervisory investigator position, and improved training and documentation. Commission representatives said they had already made progress on several items since the audit began, including posting overdue biennial reports and moving toward a case management system expected to go live in June. They said they were working with EEOC counterparts and legal counsel, but emphasized staffing shortages and high turnover, noting the commission currently had nine people working out of 15 authorized positions, with three investigator vacancies and a vacant paralegal position. Committee members thanked the auditors and commission staff, discussed the history of the audit request, and raised concerns about how long the recommended corrective actions might take. The committee took no vote or formal action during the hearing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 1st, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Government programs, if you're 50 cents over, you don't qualify.
  • The long-term care ombudsman program is independent.
  • The regulations around that program are still pending, so.
  • So, and I'm all for a grant program. I've got pictures of Oprah.
  • We need to be wise on how we implement programs like this. Absolutely.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Arizona Board of Regents endorsed a three-year program, so this is an accelerated program on top of the
  • So this program will aim to link, I think As a physician.
  • So this is a program open to anybody through...
  • No, there's no restriction on who can apply for the program.
  • We, in just looking at a... ...who can apply for the program.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Today, Medicaid is a $1,16 billion program with about 85 million people enrolled in the program as of
  • Recently, Minnesota's applied behavioral analysis program, or ABA program, stole national headlines.
  • But some programs may be lifelong programs for independence for people. Absolutely.
  • Program.
  • And it is on the HHSC program. Where did the money go? And it is on the HHSC program.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-31-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • you know that at Koloa Elementary School on Kauai, we are in the second year of piloting a reading program
  • In her free time, Omari has been working to develop a Teen Mental Health program called Kamari Chat,
  • and has led a variety of program and has led a variety of impactful<00:13:58.920> community<00
  • This waiver is to ensure the nominee may attend their hearing, as they will be out of the country for
  • Waiver is granted, Senator San Buenaventura. Thank you.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:01:14.840> of we'll start with program of we'll start with program of all-inclusive<00
  • <00:01:28.479> was authorized or this program was authorized or this program was authorized
  • MSHO combines Medicare, Medicaid, and elderly waiver services under one program offered by seven health
  • MSHO combines Medicare, Medicaid, and elderly waiver services under one program offered by seven health
  • You mentioned the D Day program as one of the sites that they can get those programs.
Keywords: 1183, house
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Mar 10th, 2025

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • It moves a program to the appropriate statute in line with staff recommendations.
  • we're going to move on to Senate Bill 1226 by Senator DeSigley regarding pet insurance and wellness programs
  • There is a lot of issues regarding the Medicaid system, especially with the home and community-based waiver
  • because DCF has failed to notify individuals of renewal for the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver
  • We have had people with disabilities have had major issues with the Medicaid waiver, not in general with
Summary: The committee heard and acted on six bills. SB 480, by Senator DeSigley, would allow a narrowly tailored nonprofit agricultural organization to offer health coverage to its members, especially farmers and ranchers, outside the Florida Insurance Code; supporters said it would improve affordable access in rural areas, while the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network warned the plans would not have to cover preexisting conditions or comply with ACA protections. An amendment aligning the bill with the statute for nonprofit religious organizations was adopted, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1226, also by Senator DeSigley, would create a regulatory framework for pet insurance and wellness programs; it drew no opposition and was reported favorably. SB 988, by Senator Truenow, would revise securities exemption and filing requirements under Florida’s Invest Local exemption law; a strike-all amendment clarifying terms, fingerprinting, and related compliance provisions was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably with the committee substitute. SB 944, by Senator Davis, would correct an omission in the law governing insurance overpayment claims so the 12-month limit applies to psychologists and HMO claims, with an effective date tied to January 1, 2026; the Florida Psychological Association supported the measure, and it was reported favorably with committee substitute after an amendment. SB 756, by Senator Burton, would remove the age-8 diagnosis cutoff and age cap for mandated insurance coverage for autism services, update the autism definition to the current DSM, and also repeal age caps for Down syndrome diagnosis; disability advocates and provider groups supported the bill, and it passed as amended. SB 1078, introduced on behalf of Senator McLean, would streamline permitting and inspection procedures for certain fire alarm and sprinkler projects, set deadlines for local agencies, limit extra documentation demands, and restrict enforcement of local ordinances not properly submitted; fire industry representatives supported the compromise amendment, some senators questioned local flexibility and permitting delays, and the bill was reported favorably after the amendment was adopted. The committee also approved a motion allowing staff to make technical and conforming changes and then adjourned.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (03/28/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • /c><00:37:12.560> a<00:37:13.200> medically program, we can cover a medically program,
  • part of the state's managed care program part of the state's managed care program at<00:57:42.720
  • He's already on a DD waiver, okay?
  • program? program?
  • that this was a safe stations program. that this was a safe stations program.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Division 3 work session focused largely on amendment 1176 to HB 2, which would have incorporated the substance of HB 548FN, a House-passed bill creating a direct-pay or membership-based model for health care facilities. Representative Mlan described the proposal as a way to increase competition in health care by extending the direct-care model used in primary care to facilities, arguing it could encourage innovation and that concerns about widespread harm to critical access hospitals were overstated. He pointed to Oklahoma’s long-standing Surgical Center model as evidence that the approach had not spread broadly or displaced hospitals there. Several members and witnesses raised concerns. Representative Stringham questioned whether the model would shift profitable services and patients away from existing hospitals, potentially worsening their finances and affecting Medicaid-related funding. David Ross, speaking for county nursing homes, opposed the language because it also removed moratoriums on nursing home, skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, and self-pay beds, warning that it could increase pressure on Medicaid rates and undermine community-based care. Ben Bradley of the New Hampshire Hospital Association said the proposal appeared to create a separate regulatory framework for direct-pay facilities and raised concerns about patient safety, CMS participation rules, and a separate patient bill of rights. The chair concluded that, because HB 548 was already moving through the Senate, the HB 2 process was not the best vehicle for the policy and that the issue should be left to the Senate’s more deliberative committee process. Representative Ferski moved to not accept or remove amendment 1176 from the agenda, and the committee approved the motion by roll call, 9-0, withdrawing the item from HB 2.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) May 27th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also formally recognizes reciprocal waivers, which are already required under federal law, ensuring
  • House Bill 3,000 is for EMS grant programs. House Bill 3,000 is for rural EMS grant programs.
  • This particular program and bill will set up a grant program in which they will have access to those
  • and funding for the program.
  • That's a reimbursement program? Because I'm trying to figure out just...
Summary: The Senate first adopted a motion by Senator Zaffirini to suspend Senate Rule 5.14 and move the intent calendar deadline to 8:00 p.m. that day, also allowing the Secretary to make the calendar available as soon as practicable. The chamber then took up and passed several House bills, often by suspending the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule. HB 2128, relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue capabilities, passed unanimously. HB 4157, on liability protections for commercial spaceflight and exploration, passed 28-3. HB 2240, concerning certain void marriages, passed after adoption of a Birdwell amendment extending filing deadlines to 90 days for certain active-duty service members and Foreign Service officers. HB 367, on verification of excused absences for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses, passed unanimously after clarifying school district forms and TEA model forms. HB 1506, expanding expedited handgun license eligibility to certain retired county court judges, passed 29-2. HB 4449, on alcohol sales in annexed municipal areas, passed 29-2. HB 3812, on health plan prior authorization requirements, passed 30-1. The Senate also announced a long list of bills and resolutions signed in the presence of the Senate. A major portion of the meeting centered on HB 521, a voting-related bill on curbside voting for voters with disabilities. Senator Paxton described it as an anti-misuse measure requiring a signed eligibility form for curbside voting, creating a 20-foot electioneering buffer, limiting election officer assistance in marking ballots unless a second officer is present, and adding reporting requirements for people who assist seven or more curbside voters. Senators Miles, Menendez, Johnson, Campbell, Cook, and others questioned whether the bill would burden disabled voters, create a de facto registry of volunteers, and impose a harsh Class A misdemeanor penalty for failing to complete the form. Paxton said the bill was intended to protect legitimate curbside voters and curb abuse, and the chamber adopted Paxton Floor Amendment No. 1 after a recorded vote. Zaffirini’s Floor Amendment No. 2, allowing an escorting voter to receive his or her own ballot at the curbside or entrance, was adopted. Menendez’s Floor Amendment No. 3 to reduce the penalty failed. The bill was then passed to third reading on a 20-11 vote, with a motion by Senator Miles to have the exchanges reduced to writing and placed in the journal adopted. The Senate also passed HB 3000, creating a grant program for rural ambulance service providers, after a comptroller-related amendment; HB 5616, establishing the Texas Presidential Library Promotion Program and funding for traveling exhibits, after narrowing the bill to mobile exhibits only; HB 4211, addressing certain residential property interests controlled by entities, which passed 30-1; HB 1178, creating temporary educator certificates for out-of-state certified educators and military spouses, which passed unanimously; HB 2243, creating the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention, which passed after debate over the need to streamline education mandates; and HB 42, increasing and reallocating the constitutional Higher Education Fund appropriation by 50% to $1.18 billion, which passed 31-0. Finally, HB 2512, a Fort Worth-specific bill limiting ETJ release for land subject to active development agreements, passed after debate over broader ETJ and de-annexation policy, with a local-only clarifying amendment adopted and a proposed broader amendment withdrawn. The meeting ended with the Senate beginning consideration of HB 3372, which would bar school district administrators from receiving financial benefits tied to outside consulting or contracting with education entities, though the transcript cuts off during questions on that bill.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/17/2026 - House Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is it a mandatory program?
  • Is it a mandatory program?
  • How many waivers has the State Board of Education issued under the waiver process?
  • Our students in satellite programs never step on a centralized program.
  • , or I just say satellite programs, career technical education programs.
Keywords: 1182, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • psychologists, and residency programs psychologists, and residency programs for<00:15:25.279>
  • <00:21:55.760> and that CMS outlined for the program and that CMS outlined for the program
  • programs and support. programs and support.
  • financial program from HR1. financial program from HR1.
  • program was designed here in Minnesota. program was designed here in Minnesota.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The Select Subcommittee first took up adoption of three previously prepared nonpartisan committee summary reports dated October 15, November 13, and November 21. Senator Rasmusson objected to the lack of advance notice about the day’s testifiers and criticized the practice of having nonpartisan staff summarize what he described as a partisan agenda. The chair responded that the committee’s purpose is to gather information, not hear bills, and that the summaries were intended as neutral resources for the Senate. Senator Coopek moved adoption, the motion was opposed by Rasmusson and another member, and the motion passed. The committee then turned to the day’s hearing on federal impacts on Minnesota, with the chair focusing on federal funding threats and the effect of congressional budget actions on health care, especially in greater Minnesota. The first presentation came from the Minnesota Department of Health on the state’s rural health transformation work. Assistant Commissioner Carol Broom introduced the team and described the rural hospital transformation program as a major opportunity to invest in rural health, while acknowledging longstanding challenges such as demographics, transportation barriers, and the financing of care. Nitha Moibi outlined the state’s rural health chart book and data showing an aging population, workforce shortages, and many health professional shortage areas, and described proposed strategies including workforce pipelines, bridge payments for low-volume birth hospitals, telehealth access points, mental health urgent care, and chronic disease prevention. Acting Assistant Commissioner Anna Ashby of the Minnesota Management and Budget office explained the state’s application to CMS for the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in federal law and awarded Minnesota just over $193 million for federal fiscal year 2026. She said the application was shaped by public comments, stakeholder meetings, and legislative outreach, and included initiatives on preventive care, workforce, care access, behavioral health, and provider financial stability. She also reviewed implementation constraints, including a January 30 revised budget deadline, limits on administrative spending, restrictions on using funds to offset Medicaid losses, and the need to show measurable progress to remain eligible for future funding. The presentation noted that most year-one funding would go to rural hospitals, with additional support for federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers, tribal partners, and technical assistance.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/15/2025)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:22:09.600> and we're implementing that program and we're implementing that program and
  • <00:29:27.799> and program and program and um<00:29:29.200> but<00:29:29.279> it's
  • <00:30:00.399> domestic violence um Dove program domestic violence um Dove program domestic
  • 03.080> and violence emergency program and and violence emergency program and and getting<00:30
  • examiner program.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 19th, 2026

ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • First on the agenda is the waiver request, TIPS waiver by Stuttgart School District.
  • the project during the summer will ensure construction does not disrupt spring or fall athletic programs
  • big beautiful bill, which required folks to be able to draw Medicaid and/or SNAP and some other programs
  • Draw Medicaid and/or SNAP and some other programs to be able to work first rather than applying for benefits
Keywords: 1204, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 2nd, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Veterans Program, and the Effective Access for Student Education, the EASE Grant Program.
  • program. $38 million to address caseload growth in the Guardian Assistance Program, extended foster
  • program. $38 million to address caseload growth in the Guardian Assistance Program, extended foster
  • It modifies the tuition waiver for programs of strategic emphasis or in-state teacher-approved preparation
  • programs, better known as the BOGO tuition waiver, to provide that a student shall not receive a waiver
Summary: The Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, SPB 25-200, totaling $117.4 billion. Chair Hooper and committee chairs highlighted major spending priorities including a 4% raise for state employees, continued health insurance contributions, investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and workforce development, along with reductions tied to long-vacant positions. Education funding was a major focus, with increases for K-12 public schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, nursing initiatives, tutoring, and university performance funding. Health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/economic development, and agriculture/environment budgets were also outlined, including Medicaid, mental health, corrections staffing, affordable housing, beach restoration, citrus recovery, and water projects. Members then questioned several budget choices, especially K-12 funding. Senators Polsky and Smith raised concerns that the Senate’s AP and dual enrollment funding changes could disadvantage public schools, while Burgess argued the budget preserves the money in the FEFP and gives districts more flexibility rather than reducing support. Questions also addressed voucher availability, school stabilization funding, and the My Safe Florida Home program. The committee adopted 171 consent amendments and three late-file amendments, then approved SPB 2500 as a committee bill. It also favorably reported implementing and conforming bills for state employees, retirement, natural resources, judgeships, K-12 education, higher education, and health and human services, along with SB 7022 on Florida Retirement System contribution rates and elected-officer DROP options, CS/SB 1320 on the Resilient Florida Trust Fund, SB 7014 ending the Mediation and Arbitration Trust Fund, SB 7028 on cancer research, CS/CS/SB 170 on nursing home quality and oversight, CS/SB 168 on mental health diversion and behavioral health data, SB 114 creating an insurance and risk management research center at FSU, and SB 180 on emergency preparedness and post-storm recovery. Most bills were reported favorably with little or no opposition, though SB 180 drew discussion about local-government authority after storms and the need to balance recovery speed with local safety and planning concerns.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 31st, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Resolution 386 by Representative Jordan created a task force on the Dream Starter program.
  • funding, mental health evaluations, and outcomes associated with the 18th Judicial District Drug Court Program
  • Jackson: The amendment basically asks DOTD to consider this as part of the flood mitigation program they
  • The bill provides relative to incarceration Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office's pilot program.
  • The bill provides relative to incarceration Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office's Pilot Program.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 04/09/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Or, I looked up like a police program that's about a 2-year program at the Hibbing College.
  • about a like a police program that's about a 2-year<00:26:17.440> program<00:26:17.920> at
  • updates across several programs updates across several programs including<00:49:36.080> the
  • of the federal voucher program. of the federal voucher program.
  • Next slide, please. pre-kindergarten program. And this is an pre-kindergarten program.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all