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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It was 250 net cost was 170,000.
- Bird, would that cost of 170. And Mr.
- could help closer to 250 or or allocate could help closer to 250 or or allocate closer<00:58:20.960
- Um, DBM had no funds in 2024 to increase our allocation.
- We asked for increase our allocation.
Keywords:
child welfare, fiscal analysis, third-party consultant, program evaluation, Minnesota, HF776, Minnesota Family Assets for Independence Initiative, family assets for independence, FAI, asset-building, matched savings, financial literacy, family savings, economic mobility, children youth and families, general fund appropriation, family support, low-income families, financial stability, budget bill
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr-Sub-Natural Resources REVISED Afternoon Jan 7th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- These recommendations are pretty large in cost.
- We also have a state program where we can install gauges at a lower cost.
- and then equate those to fees so we could charge a fee to recover some of those costs.
- And I understand that, but also The cost to the agency is really blooming.
- Do you need more allocation for the permit process? Where does that stand?
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 27, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- , cost-benefit analyses, and timely publication of rule documents.
- , in a cost analysis, it is better not even to have that rule.
- That cost more money?
- What is that going to cost taxpayers and specific agencies?
- We have things that are happening that cost our state way too much.
Summary:
The Budget Committee took up six bills. HB 313 passed unanimously and was reported favorably; it exempts vehicles or motorcycles displaying the Purple Heart specialty license plate from paying tolls on Florida facilities. HB 749 also passed and was reported favorably; it extends benefits to firefighters injured during training exercises. CS/HB 1103 passed and was reported favorably; it addresses APD’s developmental disability waitlist by increasing transparency, creating statewide family care councils, expanding the existing pilot program statewide on a phased timeline, and improving coordination for young adults transitioning out of foster care. Testimony on HB 1103 focused on the long waitlist, the need for more provider capacity and support coordinators, and concerns from Disability Rights Florida about moving too quickly without enough data, while supporters argued the current system is not working and families need access to services now.
HB 1097 passed after a unanimous amendment removing an appropriation; it creates a premier academic insurance research center at Florida State University to conduct applied insurance and catastrophic risk research, with members discussing the transition from FIU and noting continued collaboration. HB 1309 passed and was reported favorably; it requires evidence-based reading interventions for K-2 students with reading deficiencies and creates a reading coaches program for grades 4-12. Supporters from education and business groups appeared in favor.
CS/HB 433 also passed and was reported favorably, though it drew the most debate. The bill requires agencies to review existing rules and guidance documents for consistency with legislative intent, repromulgate rules over time, and report licensing metrics. Members raised concerns about possible duplication of work, staffing needs, and cost, while the sponsor and supporters argued agencies should already be doing this and that the bill would reduce unnecessary regulation and improve accountability. The committee then adjourned after completing its agenda.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And my understanding is that allocated.
- And this um, calculated and allocated.
- There's there's no there's no cost There's there's no there's no cost attributable<00:07:01.199>
- Um, so we still have a session um we allocated 32 or $35 session um we allocated 32 or $35 million<00
- Um the bill or this amendment would cost Um the bill or this amendment would cost approximately<
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Wallet is the cost of nuclear energy.
- Those all raise the cost.
- So how do you get the cost down?
- What if a nuclear reactor costs four times what a gas plant would cost right now?
- Off, the cost goes way down.
Summary:
The meeting opened with remarks about the value of public engagement and the availability of presentation materials, then moved into a series of technical briefings from Idaho National Laboratory staff. Joe Renovitz described recent federal and DOE efforts to streamline nuclear regulation for advanced reactors, including NRC Part 53 and upcoming Part 57 rulemaking, DOE authorization updates, crosswalks between DOE and NRC requirements, and use of AI to speed licensing communications and document review. He emphasized that the goal is to align safety standards for advanced technologies, reduce rework for developers, and support deployment for commercial, defense, and research uses. In response to questions, he said there is no current plan to merge agencies, but there is more information-sharing and embedded NRC staff at DOE facilities; he also noted public outreach is supported through groups like GAIN and NEI.
David Tolman then discussed the nuclear fuel cycle, covering uranium mining, conversion, enrichment, fuel fabrication, spent fuel storage, transportation, disposal, and recycling. He explained high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), DOE’s HALEU Availability Program, and the need to expand domestic enrichment, deconversion, and transportation capacity to support advanced reactors and the 2050 nuclear growth goal. He also reviewed used fuel management, including on-site storage at operating and shutdown reactors, the Center for Used Fuel Research at INL, a high-burnup research cask project, and the long-term repository question, which he said is ultimately political as well as technical. He outlined reprocessing approaches—aqueous/Purex, pyrochemical, and fluoride volatility—describing INL’s work on electrochemical processing of EBR-II fuel and noting industry interest from several companies in recycling technologies.
Ashley Shields presented on AI for nuclear applications, describing INL’s use of generative AI, high-performance computing, and digital-twin tools to accelerate reactor design, licensing, operations, and materials development. She highlighted the Prometheus effort to pursue highly automated reactor design and operation, the large documentation burden for reactor licensing, and ongoing work on autonomous control, remote operation, and AI-assisted materials qualification through the Vulcan challenge and related data platforms. In questions, she said AI tools are used under data-governance and security controls, with different models chosen for different tasks, and argued that software engineers and human oversight remain necessary. The session ended with a brief recess announcement and a transition to a later presentation on critical minerals and materials.
NH
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a <00:27:22.080>little <00:27:22.159 - driving the cost of child care down. driving the cost of child care down.
- shelter costs. shelter costs.
- reducing the tax cost um here. So, while reducing the tax cost um here.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (05/04/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- The only cost would be fines and fees if someone had to be prosecuted.
- And what that does is it offsets the energy costs for the county, and as a credit to it, and so that’
- county energy costs for the county um<00:18:37.480>
and <00:18:37.840>as <00:18:37.960> - <00:28:49.560>
It's <00:28:49.720>just already allocated money. - It's just already allocated money.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 FN, which expands prosthetic device insurance coverage from children to individuals over 19, with limits on activity-specific devices and one device every five years. Members noted an indeterminate fiscal impact beginning in fiscal year 2028, but speakers said the bill addressed a gap in current coverage and had already been supported unanimously in policy. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass.
Next, Senate Bill 534 FN, dealing with compliance with foreign influence and funding restrictions for political expenditures and contributions, was discussed and then approved. Supporters said it clarifies that the restrictions apply to local elections and constitutional amendment questions as well as state and federal elections, and that enforcement costs would be minimal absent violations. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 538, extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects. Members discussed a proposed amendment to align the bill with related conference committee language in HB 221 and to address projects already in the pipeline, but the amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. The underlying bill was then recommended ought to pass on a 9-0 vote. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 541 FNA, which reallocates existing capital funds for regional drinking water infrastructure in southern New Hampshire, including PFAS-related work and the southern regional waterline project; after discussion of funding sources and project impacts, it was approved 9-0.
Finally, the committee began work on Senate Bill 557 FN, which would prohibit liquor commission licensees from selling or allowing certain kratom products. Representative Sweeney offered an amendment intended to narrow the bill to target semi-synthetic and synthetic kratom products while preserving lawful natural products, and members discussed enforcement scope and fiscal impact. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on the amendment or bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Emergency rental assistance aid 3/16/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Across the state, 50% of renters are cost burdened, paying more than 30% of their income.
- Tariffs are costing Minnesotans $1,700 already. And our economy is under strain.
- <00:08:20.760>
of can make sure to keep people's cost of can make sure to keep people's cost - <00:10:29.640>
a And this body has already allocated a And this body has already allocated - It is an economic stabilization tool because evictions cost everyone and it costs more. and here in Minnesota
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County and Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Supporters here today have stated that this bill will cost our counties.
- And under what funding could that be allocated?
- In Harris County, the county ended its ICE agreement after facing $1 million in overtime costs. ...costs
- The litigation costs can also be enormous.
- Like Hayes County, this already costs taxpayers exorbitant amounts.
Keywords:
transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Primary & Secondary Education & Workforce Development (2-17-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to focus on accountability to the taxpayers and, in the case of data seam, misguided allocation
- office for the cost of that audit. audit. audit.
- So the allocation is not just a per-teacher breakdown. >> Um, so thank you.
- Um so the allocation is support as well.
- >> So that is an additional cost to districts as a part of that local workforce investment.
Summary:
The subcommittee met without a quorum and did not approve minutes, but heard testimony on budget line items for Data Seam and Teach for America. Andrew McNeel of Kentucky Free and representatives from the Commonwealth Policy Center argued that both programs rely heavily on recurring taxpayer support and should be re-evaluated. McNeel cited a 2020 Office of Policy and Audit examination of Data Seam, saying the program had received more than $30 million in state support since 2006, including $3.5 million in the current budget, and that the audit raised concerns about administrative overhead, alleged threats to districts, and the use of line-item language to justify sole-source contracting. He recommended suspending Data Seam funding this biennium, directing a new special audit, and requiring reimbursement of audit costs.
The witnesses also urged the committee to withhold funding for Teach for America, saying the organization’s materials and history showed a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that they opposed. They pointed to past statements, leadership titles, and program language as evidence that DEI concepts remained embedded in the organization, and suggested any funding should be redirected directly to school districts instead. Mike Harmon and Richard Nelson echoed those concerns, while also saying long-running programs should be periodically reviewed for efficiency.
Teach for America Appalachia representatives then testified in support of the program. Executive director C.D. Morton described the organization as a teacher-preparation and leadership-development program serving rural eastern Kentucky, saying it had recruited and supported more than 325 teachers since 2011, with about 30 current core members in several counties and roughly 2,800 students impacted daily. He said the program helps fill hard-to-staff vacancies, that about 80% of teachers stay for a third year, and that many alumni remain in education. In response to questions from Representative Bojanowski about retention and cost, Morton said more than 60% of alumni are still in education, but he could not give a precise classroom-teacher retention number beyond the program’s broader alumni data.
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Transcript Highlights:
- We operate our own transportation and supply costs, technology inflationary costs, curriculum costs,
- We operate our own transportation and supply costs, technology inflationary costs, curriculum costs,
- We operate our own transportation and supply costs, technology inflationary costs, curriculum costs,
- We operate our own transportation and supply costs, technology inflationary costs, curriculum costs,
- We operate our own transportation and supply costs, technology inflationary costs, curriculum costs,
Keywords:
education, mandate relief, school funding, local control, state laws, fund transfers, 1183, house
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee - (5-21-26) - Part 2
Transcript Highlights:
- Cardwell, please continue with the two pool allocations. Will do, thank you.
- Cardwell, please continue with the two pool allocations. Will do, thank you.
- Both grants are for water projects funded from the county allocation pool.
- All three grants are for water projects funded from the county allocation pool.
- what it is is they will submit a cost what it is is they will submit a cost reimbursement<00:21:
Keywords:
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Summary:
The committee first discussed and approved a new airport-related project involving two 60-by-80 corporate hangars. Members asked about how the project would generate revenue, and staff explained that hangar rent and fuel sales would help repay the costs, with more than half of the funding coming from the FAA. The project was approved by roll call vote.
The committee then approved two large capital pool projects: a $1,715,120 roof replacement and skylight project for the Libraries and Archives building in Frankfort, and a $2,105,400 exterior renovation project for several state buildings, including Health and Family Services, the Kentucky History Center, and the State Office Building. After that, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented one loan increase and five grant reallocations. The loan increase was for Springfield’s wastewater treatment plant project, rising by $262,300 to just over $2.88 million because bids came in higher than estimated. Members asked about the delay between approval and bidding, and staff explained the design, environmental review, and state approval process can take one to two years. The committee approved the six action items, and then received informational updates on additional water projects that required no action.
The Cabinet for Economic Development next presented one forgivable loan and 11 KPDI/KPDI EDF grant projects. The loan was a $1 million forgivable loan for the Perry County Economic Development Board to acquire the Coalfields Industrial Building, with repayment forgivable if a project creates at least 75 jobs. The grant projects included site-readiness and industrial development work in Pendleton, Elizabethtown/Hardin, McCreary, Floyd, Marion, Fleming, Graves, Eddyville/Lyon, Caldwell, Mercer, and Johnson counties. Members asked how local match percentages are set and were told they are based on county population and updated every two years; staff also explained that beneficiaries usually provide the match and are reimbursed after submitting costs. The committee approved the action items.
Finally, the Office of Financial Management presented two new debt issues and three SFCC debt issues. The new debt items were a Kentucky Housing Corporation bond authorization of up to $600 million for single-family mortgage revenue bonds, including a $100 million initial transaction, and a $5.5 million multifamily conduit bond for 98 apartments in Lexington. Informational items covered University of Kentucky refunding bonds and Turnpike Authority refunding bonds, both of which produced savings. The three SFCC debt issues for Campbell, Edmonson, and Perry counties were then approved by roll call vote. The meeting ended with brief discussion of the upcoming calendar and scheduling before adjournment.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials May 29th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, just this morning, I was with my team and, you know, the, the mediation probably cost us about $250,000
- But where we're starting with the 20 million we received and the allocation that we put towards uranium
- If we've contaminated it to the point that it's now going to cost more money to, let's say, get Alamogordo
- We're in a good position to be doing the work without me saying, Senator, um, that'll cost me $130,000
- , um, State land commissioner said, well, we're not gonna give any more permits until we raise the cost
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- more and suddenly it costs 25.
- 10 minutes more and suddenly it costs 10 minutes more and suddenly it costs 25.<01:07:43.240>
- Small stores like mine already face higher shipping costs and smaller orders.
- As you know, one in three food costs.
- cost of basic necessities in general. cost of basic necessities in general.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills, with most measures drawing either support or comments rather than opposition. HB 2395, relating to taking marine deposits for research, education, management, or propagation, received support from the University of Hawaii and DLNR. HB 2585, relating to agricultural tourism, drew broad support for its intent to keep agritourism secondary to farming, but agencies and farm groups raised concerns about enforcement, county authority, and the rebuttable presumption language. Testifiers included OPSD, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Hawaii Farm Bureau, a small farm operator, and others, with some urging clearer definitions, simpler registration, and protections for bona fide farms and hosted farm stays.
HB 1728, on rainwater catchment systems, was supported in principle by DLNR, which cited drought conditions and said it deferred to counties and the Department of Health on safety and regulation. HB 1881, which would prohibit passenger ropeways on mountain lands, drew strong support from community testifiers who said it would help prevent development disguised as agritourism and protect forests and country lands. HB 1990, establishing penalties and possible foreclosure for unresolved zoning violations, received comments from the Attorney General recommending removal of AG references and more county-centered enforcement, while the Hawaii Association of Realtors warned the 30-day timeline could create problems for absent or unaware homeowners.
The committee also heard HB 1712, which would expand and make permanent certain seats on the State Building Code Council. The Plumbers and Fitters union supported the bill, but BIA Hawaii requested amendments to add “licensed contractor” language, and architects and other professionals opposed the measure, arguing that increasing the council from 12 to 15 voting members would make it less efficient and harder to reach quorum. Finally, HB 2151, relating to hempcrete, was supported by a Kauai workforce development advocate and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, who said hempcrete could support agriculture, manufacturing, and affordable housing while reducing carbon and reliance on imported materials. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/04/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- severe cost burden.
- covering up to 50% of the capital costs covering up to 50% of the capital costs of<00:26:55.399>
- And then the other bucket is direct costs, not mandates or policy, that result in increased costs but
- And then the other bucket is direct costs, not mandates or policy, that result in increased costs but
- And then the other bucket is direct costs, not mandates or policy, that result in increased costs but
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/18/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Our budget includes some cost increases, as well as cost savings and budget-neutral items, to support
- These are sort of basic increases that go with the cost of doing business.
- <00:07:53.720>
through the increased Premium cost through the increased Premium cost through - There's a cost attached to this, but the agency is willing to cover the cost in order to help us accelerate
- entry into the market there's a cost entry into the market there's a cost attached<00:10:39.839>
OR
Oregon 2026 Regular Session
Office of Training, Investigations and Safety Investigations Workgroup Jul 15th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I spend a lot of time trying to get everybody together so we can have one cost-efficient meeting.
- And using the CPI training model and costs, including some costs for participation time in these trainings
- Grantees valued the flexibility to use funds for those in-district training costs.
- And we’ve seen increase in both registration costs and material costs, quite an increase.
- And we’ve seen increase in both registration costs and material costs, quite an increase.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- These costs are already Minnesota.
- <00:06:56.960>
them they're saying it's going to cost them they're saying it's going to cost - correct or what the final cost would be. correct or what the final cost would be.
- <00:37:25.040>
Um lot of uh tuition costs as well. Um lot of uh tuition costs as well. - considered a part of our our allocation. considered a part of our our allocation.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- cost recover that to pay back the bonds. cost recover that to pay back the bonds.
- outline what are the potential costs outline what are the potential costs including<00:15:24.399
- That still doesn't maintenance costs.
- We ask that the cost to our residents.
- be allocating funding for the project. be allocating funding for the project.
Bills:
HF333, HF2712, HF1064, HF1069, HF1113, HF2207, HF204, HF2867, HF2924, HF746, HF1530, HF2587, HF1078
Keywords:
HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds