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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House public safety committee debate on HF16 - Pt. 1 3/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
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that consequences outside of insurance that consequences outside of insurance - to seek Emergency Care without insurance to seek Emergency Care without insurance then<00:51:15.160
- 93% so this bill will increase insurance 93% so this bill will increase insurance premiums<00:52
- commissioner commissioner Barnett<00:54:08.760>
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders.
Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities.
Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on SF 3472: Extending health care premium reinsurance program - 03/28/33
Transcript Highlights:
- Lastly, the transfer is not appropriated in the House bill to the commissioner of human services, so
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of <00:09:53.200>human house bill to the commissioner of human house - of human services to have commissioner of human services to have the<00:09:57.360>
authority < - That helps reduce the cost for health insurance, especially in the poor rural areas.
- This section makes changes to the private health insurance statutes.
Summary:
The committee reviewed a side-by-side comparison and fiscal analysis of Senate File 3472, a reinsurance-related bill affecting the premium security plan account, MinnesotaCare, and related health care funding. Staff explained the Senate and House versions of the bill, including how the Senate proposal extends reinsurance for five years and uses a projected $1.087 billion general fund transfer to fully fund claims and administrative costs through fiscal year 2028, while the House version conditions continuation of the program on federal approval of the state innovation waiver. The fiscal presentation also covered appropriations for MNsure, a mental health parity and substance abuse office, and House provisions for delivery reform and a public option study, along with a House transfer of $110.674 million to the health care access fund.
Members debated the budget horizon and whether costs should be forecast beyond fiscal year 2025. Representative Schultz argued that the spreadsheet understated the broader fiscal impact of reinsurance and warned about future funding cliffs for MinnesotaCare and other health programs, while other members and staff noted that the state’s standard forecast ends in fiscal year 2025 and that the fiscal note only estimated reinsurance costs through the five-year extension. Supporters said reinsurance was the best available option to reduce premium increases, especially in rural areas, and some pointed to a public option as a longer-term alternative. Opponents argued reinsurance does not address underlying health care costs or deductibles and urged consideration of other reforms.
House Research then walked through the policy differences. House-only provisions would change Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association board membership, require platinum plans in certain markets, expand postnatal coverage, require a prescription drug benefit in some plans, set a minimum actuarial value for MinnesotaCare, create an Office of Mental Health Parity and Substance Abuse Accountability, and direct reports on delivery reform and a public option. The shared provisions would extend the premium security program to 2027 and delay the transfer of remaining premium security plan funds to the health care access fund until 2029, with the House language again contingent on federal waiver approval. No formal vote was taken in the excerpt; the chair closed discussion after hearing no further questions and indicated members would be contacted about next steps.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- increased product service and insurance increased product service and insurance costs<00:12:19.600
- Benton-Court, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Insurance Department.
- Commissioners.
- National Association of insurance National Association of insurance Commissioners<00:28:45.559><
- “Then we circle who's here on insurance. So who's here on insurance?
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 733-FN, a bill concerning third-party litigation financing (TPLF). Representative Cole, the prime sponsor, described TPLF as outside investors funding lawsuits in which they have no personal stake, arguing that the practice is largely unregulated, can involve foreign entities, increases litigation abuse, and contributes to higher insurance and consumer costs. He said the bill is modeled on an NCOIL proposal and would require disclosure of TPLF agreements, with guardrails and reporting requirements on specified pages of the bill. He also noted a couple of drafting fixes, including adding the word “knowingly” and incorporating a missing section later.
Members raised questions about the bill’s foreign-entity language, especially the provision allowing a governor or the Department of Safety to designate a country as a threat to critical infrastructure. Representative Cole said he would have lawyers review that issue. Another member asked whether the bill would prohibit a party from obtaining outside funding for a lawsuit; Cole clarified that the bill is intended as a reporting measure, not a ban, and that disclosure would be required. He also said the bill is aimed at American citizens rather than foreign-backed financing, and that some states had considered caps on such arrangements, though this bill does not.
Brandon Gratz of the Attorney General’s office testified that the enforcement language appears too limited, because it would allow only civil penalties and not broader Consumer Protection Act remedies such as injunctions or restitution. He suggested the Attorney General may not have meaningful authority under the bill as written and raised possible insurance-law issues. Commissioner D.J. Benton-Court of the Insurance Department said the disclosure could help insurers better assess risk and potentially soften the hard insurance market by improving transparency, competition, underwriting, innovation, and claims management. He also said the bill likely needs further work on jurisdiction and enforcement, and that the committee may need to coordinate with the Attorney General, Insurance Department, and possibly banking regulators. No vote was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 02/17/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- I would invite Commissioner Arnold and Deputy Commissioner Woff to come forward, please.
- I'm the Deputy Commissioner.
- Woff and Commissioner.
- Commissioner, or do you want the assistant commissioner to try that?
- Commissioner, or Dr. Whiteoff, or Assistant Commissioner, so ...
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/28/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- carrier Andor insurance the insurance carrier Andor insurance policy<01:25:08.040>
is <01:25:08.159 - those folks all have Anthem Insurance those folks all have Anthem Insurance what<02:02:14.639>
- Is that the insurance company? I believe currently it is the insurance company, yes.
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insurance <03:22:16.120>carrier carrier my insurance carrier carrier my insurance carrier- don't have insurance companies they they don't have insurance companies they they insure<03:35:06.080
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I expect the commissioner might know that.
- Thank you, Commissioner.
- Thank you, Commissioner.
- Insurance and fuel.
- Additionally, we appreciate Commissioner Morath and frankly, Commissioner... seemed frustrated by this
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Sarah Arnold past chair of the board of County commissioners of Saint Johns County.
- I believe there's something in the bill about insurance and Esg.
- Could you explain a little bit more about what we are doing with regard to agriculture insurance and
- The legislation is based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model Law, which has
- >> Donovan Brown with the North American Pet Health Insurance Association waiving in support.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - Part 2 - 03/17/26
Health and Human Services
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can all agree before the commissioner can all agree before the commissioner - ,<01:04:32.920>
workers' examinations for insurance, workers' examinations for insurance, - , and so they're not subject to insurance, and so they're not subject to health<01:44:25.360>
insurance - health insurance health insurance requirements. requirements. requirements.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (04/21/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- , workmen's compensation, insurance, workmen's compensation, insurance, payroll,<00:13:06.839>
- compensation insurance coverage?
- In my experience in the insurance In my experience in the insurance industry, industry, industry
- compensation insurance coverage? compensation insurance coverage?
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Um insurance business. Um insurance business.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Mar 3rd, 2025
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the Chief Deputy Legislative Director for the Department of Insurance under the leadership of Insurance
- Commissioner Ricardo Lara.
- As a proud sponsor of AB 232, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara would like to thank Assembly Members
- But also strengthens the overall insurance market by reducing the strain on insurers and public disaster
- On behalf of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/11/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The commissioner urged quick action to protect Minnesota consumers who purchased their own health insurance
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insurance. - selling insurance in those counties. And selling insurance in those counties.
- insurance ratings in Minnesota. insurance ratings in Minnesota.
- insurance we provided. insurance we provided.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Health Services (7-30-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- John Langfeld, the commissioner and Dr.
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for honor to um become the commissioner for honor to um become the commissioner - Louisville are not privately insured. Louisville are not privately insured.
- . commissioner. commissioner.
- or Commissioner Langfeld?
Keywords:
00:00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call
00:02:17 - Approval of June 18, 2025 Minutes
00:02:33 - Introductions and Discussion on Priorities
00:07:27 - Health Data Discussion-KY Health Information Exchange (KHIE)
00:34:02 - Health Data Discussion-Public Health Data
01:19:24 - Health Data Discussion-Other Health Data Platforms
01:42:40 - Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations (Except 201 KAR 005:010)
01:44:48 - Discussion of Optometry Regulation 201 KAR 005:010
02:25:29 - Hearing on Unified Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Application for FFY 2026 - 2027 Funds
02:33:40 - Administrative Regulation 201 KAR 005:010 Vote Clarification
02:34:03 - Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Interim Joint Committee on Health Services met to approve the June 18 minutes and hear introductory remarks from new Cabinet Secretary for Health and Family Services Dr. Steven Stack and new Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. John Langfeld. Both described their backgrounds and emphasized a shared focus on using health data to improve quality, coordination, and outcomes across Kentucky. They highlighted the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHI) as a central tool for connecting hospitals, labs, providers, public health systems, Medicaid, and other state and federal data sources, and said the system supports notifications, immunization records, surveillance, and care coordination. They also outlined priorities such as continued investment in KHI, stronger interoperability, privacy protections, and expanded analytic capacity to turn data into action.
Committee members then asked about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and informed consent, particularly for pregnant women and children. Dr. Stack said informed consent should come through a licensed health care provider, that Kentucky did not mandate the COVID vaccine, and that the evidence still supports vaccination for high-risk groups, including pregnant women, citing professional medical guidance. A follow-up exchange focused on concerns about past vaccine policies and the need for patients to receive full information before making decisions.
Senator Heron asked how KIPRC/KIPR could be used to address firearm injuries. Dr. Langfeld said the key opportunity is to make data more real-time and usable for day-to-day response, while Dr. Stack said the department would continue its long-standing partnership with KIPRC and noted his view that gun violence is a public health emergency. He added, however, that because firearms are a deeply divided issue, the Department for Public Health’s current role is mainly to make data available for authorized research rather than to take a broader policy role. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/24/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
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Chair <00:46:50.720>Robbins, Commissioner, Chair Robbins, Commissioner - Commissioner<00:47:30.560>
Chair <00:47:30.880>Robbins, Commissioner Chair Robbins, Commissioner - Thank you, Commissioner. space? Two new. Thank you, Commissioner.
- Commissioner. Uh, thank you, or no? Commissioner.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee, February 19, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and then Commissioner Rusty Bell is with us as well today again.
- So, we also pay we also um commissioner.
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to <00:03:42.959>the the commissioner just pointed to the the commissioner just - <00:04:39.440>
uh Commissioner Bell just spoke about. uh Commissioner Bell just spoke about - I'm Jeremiah Reman here on behalf of the County Commissioners Association.
Bills:
SF0024
Keywords:
lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/09/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
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to actually um direct the commissioner to actually um direct the commissioner - <00:49:27.920>
market covered in the fully insured market covered in the fully insured market - First we'll begin with the commissioners, and first I have Commissioner Brooke Cunningham.
- and first I with um the commissioners and first I have<00:52:15.520>
uh <00:52:15.680>Commissioner - Next, we'll move to Commissioner Tiki Brown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 02/18/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Commissioner, Mr.
- We have our presenters: Aaron Campbell, Commissioner; Superintendent Evans; Commissioner Gandhi; Commissioner
- We have our presenters: Aaron Campbell, Commissioner; Superintendent Evans; Commissioner Gandhi; Commissioner
- We have our presenters: Aaron Campbell, Commissioner; Superintendent Evans; Commissioner Gandhi; Commissioner
- <01:37:56.920>
Toms <01:37:57.400>commissioner commissioner Toms commissioner commissioner
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Feb 4, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 12
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Excuse me, my reservations is based upon the testimony of the DCCA insurance commissioner, which notes
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commissioner <00:23:31.440>which of the dcca insurance commissioner - which of the dcca insurance commissioner which notes<00:23:31.919>
in <00:23:32.080>the - the complexity of state health insurance the complexity of state health insurance laws<00:24:09.320
- area of any more State Health Insurance area of any more State Health Insurance mandates<00:24:41.720
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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Department Commissioner of the Insurance Department Commissioner of the Insurance Department - get it up and running at the Department of Insurance, and the commissioner of insurance has made the
- get it up and running at the Department of Insurance, and the commissioner of insurance has made the
- get it up and running at the Department of Insurance, and the commissioner of insurance has made the
- get it up and running at the Department of Insurance, and the commissioner of insurance has made the
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the pledge, established a quorum, dispensed with reading the journal and bill introductions, and then moved through announcements recognizing visitors in the galleries, including cancer advocacy groups, Mississippi Math and Science School students, a gospel choir, Leadership Greater Jackson, and other guests. Members also made several commendations, including recognition of Elena Johnson’s softball accomplishments and a student’s appointment to West Point.
On the general calendar, the House passed House Bill 1076, the SAVE Act of 2026, by a vote of 122-0. The bill is described as a consumer protection measure for veterans that prohibits pay-to-refer arrangements, tightens standards for paid claims assistance, requires written agreements and limits upfront or nonrefundable fees, and adds privacy and disclosure safeguards. The House also passed House Bill 223, designating a segment of Highway 537 as the Sergeant John Howard Tanner Memorial Highway, by 122-0.
The chamber then passed House Bill 1112, which revises state aid road division laws to expand purchasing authority, increase authorized vehicles, and allow unused county road funds to be reallocated after a period of time, by 120-1. House Bill 737, with an adopted amendment, allows Medicaid providers to repay certain non-fraud overpayments in installments when immediate repayment would cause hardship and aligns the repayment timeline with federal law; it passed 116-0. The House also passed House Bill 479 on marriage and family therapy and psychology licensure changes, adopting an amendment that extends the time to verify credentials for out-of-state applicants and provides a temporary license, by 121-0.
Additional bills passed included House Bill 991 on third-party registration systems for used motor vehicle parts dealers and scrap metal processors (118-0), House Bill 1072 creating voluntary portable benefits accounts for independent contractors (119-0), House Bill 1137 revising CPA licensure education and experience requirements (118-1), House Bill 571 extending the foreign-national contribution ban to ballot measures (111-1), House Bill 630 allowing certain county electors to serve as municipal poll managers in small municipalities (113-4), House Bill 858 requiring election equipment internet connectivity to be disabled on election day (116-1), House Bill 788 changing how affidavit ballots can update voter registration information, with an amendment adopted, (115-3), and House Bill 908 tying Mississippi’s mail-ballot counting rule to the outcome of pending federal litigation so state and local races would be treated the same if the current federal-race rule is struck down (the bill was under discussion at the end of the excerpt).
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/15/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- insurer oversight. insurer oversight.
- . insurers. insurers.
- I have the pleasure of serving as the commissioner of the New Hampshire Insurance Department.
- Hampshire the commissioner of the New Hampshire Insurance<03:47:57.680>
Department. - . insurance. insurance.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Working Group on Omnibus Health and Human Services Bill - 06/08/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Line 364 tracks the Senate position on health insurance plan formulary requirements.
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plan <00:09:14.080>formulary insurance plan formulary insurance plan formulary - Commissioner of Health and adds SunBucks Commissioner of Health and adds SunBucks or<00:30:19.360>
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to <00:32:11.919>conduct commissioner of health to conduct commissioner of health to - And I think this is insured market.