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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota.
  • of a new creation of a new of<00:34:47.840><c> the</c><00:34:47.960><c> new</c><00:34:48.560><c> benefit
  • </c> cost estimates of some of the mandates cost estimates of some of the mandates that<00:38:03.720>
  • of report.
  • </c> official piece of business ahead of us. official piece of business ahead of us.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • of my colleagues, all of us ticks many of my colleagues, all of us off.<00:10:47.440><c> These</c><00
  • Near the end of the opening of 2021.
  • I'm a team doctor with the University of Minnesota here in Chicago now with Gophers basketball, Minnesota
  • Catherine University for 28 years. And I'm here today to speak in support of House File 2689.
  • </c> a minimum of 96 weeks of education a minimum of 96 weeks of education including<00:48:45.119><c>
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 3rd, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • propulsion, no means of disposal of sewage or garbage or things like that.
  • </c> rafting is and things of that nature. rafting is and things of that nature.
  • c> or</c> means of um disposal of sewage or means of um disposal of sewage or garbage<00:13:26.959><c
  • It's kind of funny.
  • </c><00:23:02.240><c> Um,</c> It's kind of funny. Um, It's kind of funny.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Department of Department of Health.
  • </c> behalf of HMSA we support the intent of behalf of HMSA we support the intent of the<00:28:19.360
  • > thousands</c><00:38:20.240><c> of</c> They're losing tens of thousands of They're losing tens of thousands
  • It finally summarizes a whole lot of language to really kind of focus as our function is universal access
  • DOH, DHS, DCCA, the Department of Education, Corrections and Rehabilitation, HHSC, University of Hawaii
Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, um, just for full disclosure, I am serving in the capacity of mayor of the city of Pleasant Grove
  • as well, but I'm here to speak on behalf of the impact of the city of Birmingham.
  • Most of the visitors to the city of Birmingham that shop or stay or whatever in the city of Birmingham
  • Pleasant Grove as well, but I'm here to speak on behalf of the impact of the city of Birmingham.
  • </c><00:12:34.720><c> state</c><00:12:34.880><c> of</c> because of the ability of the state of because
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:12:15.600><c> Agriculture</c> we have the Department of Agriculture we have the Department of
  • </c> with the department of agriculture. with the department of agriculture.
  • behalf of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii.
  • </c> of this measure and the directors of of this measure and the directors of labor<00:59:04.319><c>
  • support of this measure.
Summary: The joint House Committee on Tourism and House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems heard House Bill 2585 on agricultural tourism. The bill would create statewide uniform standards for agritourism in counties that adopt such ordinances, require registration with county planning departments, and require agritourism to remain secondary and accessory to farming. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity supported the measure but recommended amendments to make the language more consistent and to ensure agritourism remains tied to agricultural activity; the Hawaii Farm Bureau also supported the bill with the same general guardrails, while the White Tourism Authority offered comments. A member raised concerns about a trailer/roadside-stand provision, and the department ultimately said it did not support that specific language. The chairs then recommended passage with amendments, including a definition of principal farm operations, clarification that agritourism must not interfere with on-farm operations, revised termination rules after 60 consecutive days without active production with notice and cure procedures, restoration of the department’s proposed change to the trailer language, and technical corrections. HB 2585 passed both committees unanimously with excused members noted. The committees then heard House Bill 2602 on sustainable tourism infrastructure, which would establish a matching grant program in the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism for capital projects that improve sustainability and climate resilience in the visitor industry. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii testified in support. The chair recommended passage with a committee report note estimating a roughly $5 million cost and a date correction, and both committees adopted the recommendation unanimously. House Bill 1948 on single-use plastics was also heard. It would prohibit lodging establishments from providing certain personal care products in small plastic containers and impose civil penalties. The Department of Land and Natural Resources stood on its testimony, and the Department of Health supported the waste-reduction goal but suggested the language belonged in a different chapter. The chair recommended an HD1 that would omit lotions from the definition of personal care products, adopt the Department of Health’s proposed clarification about reusable containers, and correct the date; the measure passed both committees unanimously. Finally, House Bill 1960 on human trafficking was heard. The bill would require the Attorney General to develop human trafficking awareness training for transit accommodation workers, require employers to provide training, keep records, post signage, adopt prevention policies, and report suspected trafficking, with penalties and rulemaking by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The Department of Labor Relations supported the intent but said the Department of Law Enforcement should be the lead agency, and the Hawaii Hotel Alliance strongly supported the bill while asking for amendments to recognize existing industry programs and apply the requirements equitably. The chair recommended an HD1 incorporating a July 1, 2027 deadline for training materials and employer training, adopting the hotel industry and DLE-related amendments, and making technical corrections; HB 1960 passed both committees unanimously.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a current student at the University of Alabama. >> Do we have any pages that need to be introduced
  • Representative Moore said SB 22 extends the sunset date for the State Board of Registration of Foresters
  • </c><00:04:54.560><c> registration</c><00:04:55.199><c> of</c> the state board of registration of the
  • state board of registration of foresters<00:04:56.400><c> out</c><00:04:56.639><c> to</c><00:04:56.960
  • Um, but it's for the continuance of the Alabama Board of Counseling, Board of Examiners in Counseling
HI
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 5th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He did graduate from Portland State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Social Science degree.
  • of Pennsylvania Wharton School, where she graduated with a degree... ...to attend the University of
  • the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees.
  • the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees.
  • The title of the bill will be the title of the act.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • The University of Kentucky reported three medical equipment purchases.
  • </c><00:03:26.680><c> of</c><00:03:26.760><c> Kentucky,</c> institutions, University of Kentucky, institutions
  • , University of Kentucky, your<00:03:27.840><c> project</c><00:03:28.519><c> on</c><00:03:28.880><c>
  • The first informational item is the report of the University of Kentucky issuance of 47.65465 million
  • </c> of 2.58%. of 2.58%.
Summary: The committee first approved the April 27 minutes and then received several informational reports, including University of Kentucky medical equipment purchases, UK’s use of $200 million in Ever funds for a public-private partnership, school district debt issuances, UK’s planned use of construction manager-at-risk delivery on five projects, Kentucky Communications Network Authority capital projects under House Bill 6, and 14 UK lease improvements. Members were told the House Bill 6 item was also being discussed in the Information Technology Oversight Committee and could return later if needed. The main action item was University of Kentucky’s request to approve a $600 million public-private partnership for central plants and utility infrastructure tied to the Chandler expansion. UK said it would shift $200 million from previously authorized restricted funds into the P3, leaving the project financed through private equity and nonprofit debt with no UK or Commonwealth debt. UK representatives said the project is necessary to support 24/7 hospital operations, expand and modernize utility systems, improve redundancy and efficiency, and reduce long-term operating risk. Members asked about the source of the availability payments, which UK said would come from UK Healthcare revenues, and the committee approved the P3 agreement unanimously. The committee also approved a UK lease renewal for a 20,000-square-foot College of Medicine annex near the Bowling Green Medical Center. UK said the lease costs $38 per square foot, or $912,000 annually, and supports medical education expansion in the region, including growth from 120 to 160 students over four years. Members voiced support for the local impact, and the lease passed unanimously. Later, the committee approved a Transportation Cabinet aviation project for two medium box hangars at Capital City Airport, funded by $1,153,000 in federal money and $950,000 from the Aviation Economic Development Fund, which is supported by a 6% jet fuel tax with a $1 million annual cap per company. Members asked about the fund balance, the cap, and airport revenue sources, and staff said the airport also receives entitlement and federal infrastructure funds and earns revenue from hangar rent and fuel sales. The committee then approved two Finance and Administration Cabinet pool projects: a roof and skylight replacement at the Libraries and Archives building and exterior repairs at several state buildings. Finally, the committee approved six Kentucky Infrastructure Authority action items after hearing about one loan increase for the Springfield Wastewater Treatment Plant and five grant reallocations tied to Cleaner Water Program and county allocation pool funds. Members asked why one project approved in 2024 was only now increasing, and KIA explained that design, water division review, environmental review, and bidding can take one to two years. KIA also reported additional no-action items, including a Brandenburg water grant split among two projects and 17 Kentucky Waters projects provided for information. The meeting ended with approval of the action items and no further action on the informational grants.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • The University of Hawaii stands on its testimony in support of this resolution, and I'll be happy to
  • > in</c> the University of Hawaii System, in the University of Hawaii System, in support. support. support
  • The<00:24:48.800><c> University</c><00:24:49.160><c> of</c><00:24:49.240><c> Hawaii</c><00:24:49.480>
  • <c> stands</c><00:24:50.080><c> on</c><00:24:50.320><c> its</c> The University of Hawaii stands on its
  • The University of Hawaii stands on its testimony<00:24:51.200><c> in</c><00:24:51.400><c> support</c
Bills: HCR112
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Apr 7th, 2026

Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

Transcript Highlights:
  • Regardless of the source of funding, we are committed to being excellent stewards of taxpayer dollars
  • In terms of the number of applications we receive, this is one of our most popular grant programs, and
  • As of the end of last fiscal year, June 30, 2025, the Commonwealth had over $4 billion of outstanding
  • This is, I know, big in numbers, but part of that is because of the nature of these projects.
  • Those can be tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars for a project or for a series of
Bills: H5279
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 18 (2-2-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

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  • c> report</c><00:05:59.600><c> of</c> Next order of business, report of Next order of business, report
  • clerk of the presence of a court of a clerk of the court<00:07:04.639><c> with</c><00:07:04.880><c>
  • </c> officer of the Kentucky Department of officer of the Kentucky Department of Education<00:17:56.960
  • c> introduction</c><00:41:16.960><c> of</c> Next order of business, introduction of Next order of business
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are actually part of the University of Hawaii.
  • We are actually part of<00:09:52.720><c> the</c><00:09:52.880><c> University</c><00:09:53.839><c> of<
  • </c><00:09:55.040><c> And</c><00:09:55.760><c> um</c><00:09:55.920><c> I</c> of the University of Hawaii
  • And um I of the University of Hawaii.
  • </c> support of the intent of this measure. support of the intent of this measure.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 17 (1-30-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • With hope through the power of the Holy Spirit, I pray this in the name of the Father and of the Son
  • ><c> is</c><00:03:31.040><c> excuse</c><00:03:31.360><c> of</c> Next order of business is excuse of Next
  • </c> of the day. of the day.
  • ; Next order of business is the order of &gt;&gt; Next order of business is the order of motions,<00:
  • </c> of the humanity of the people he served. of the humanity of the people he served.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Jan 27th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • packs of dogs.
  • I do know of a number of folks that have been killed or mauled by packs of dogs, and this is a problem
  • A lot of times trash is considered out of sight, out of mind, but we should have it very much in mind
  • A lot of times trash is considered out of sight, out of mind, but we should have it very much in mind
  • Of course, you represent the City of Albuquerque.
Bills: SB38, SB46, SB18
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Pursuant to KRS 45.760 sub. 5, the University of Kentucky reported seven medical and research equipment
  • Pursuant to KRS 45.760 sub. 5, the University of Kentucky reported seven medical and research equipment
  • c> acres</c><00:04:32.800><c> of</c> for the surveying of 54,000 acres of for the surveying of 54,000
  • </c><00:11:49.600><c> these</c> all of our procurement for any of these all of our procurement for any
  • </c><00:36:40.800><c> of</c><00:36:41.680><c> somebody</c> know the general market of of somebody know
Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and a quorum call, then the committee approved the prior meeting minutes. Staff reported several informational items, including University of Kentucky medical and research equipment purchases, school district debt issues, leasehold improvements, and Kentucky Community and Technical College System bond allocations. The committee then approved a line-item appropriation increase of $350,000 in federal funds for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Cumberland Forest Conservation Program, along with two Department of Military Affairs projects: the Ashland Readiness Center window replacement and the MATES HVAC replacement at Fort Knox. It also approved four larger maintenance-pool projects without further action: HVAC and smoke evacuation work at the Kentucky State Penitentiary, HVAC and hot water tank replacements at Oakwood, a Green Bank energy-savings performance project across state facilities, and roof replacement at Lake Barkley Lodge. Members asked about the prison project, the roof procurement process, and whether minority-owned firms receive special bidding preference; staff said capital projects are awarded through open low-bid procurement with qualification and warranty requirements, and that minority participation is preferred but not a bidding criterion. Two lease modifications were approved for Franklin County agencies: an expansion and renovation for the Auditor of Public Accounts and a downsizing and renovation for the Kentucky Workers Compensation Funding Commission. The committee also approved Kentucky Infrastructure Authority items, including a Monticello sewer loan, several Cleaner Water Program grants and reallocations, and a House Bill 1 water grant that required no action. Members questioned engineering costs and were told the KIA board reviews technical details and anomalies before approval. Finally, the committee approved six economic development grants: one EDF grant for V Simple in Jefferson County and five KPDI EDF grants for projects in Breckinridge, Erlanger, Todd, and Washington counties. The last action item was approval of Western Kentucky University’s up-to-$10 million general receipts revenue bond issue for athletic facilities. An informational Kentucky Housing Corporation multifamily bond item prompted concern from members about rising per-unit costs for affordable housing, and they requested further explanation from the housing corporation at a future meeting.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • of providing those<00:20:39.200><c> types</c><00:20:39.679><c> of</c> those types of those types of
  • </c> type of a dash dashboard or some type of type of a dash dashboard or some type of a<00:21:05.440
  • </c> going to take care of the health care of going to take care of the health care of my<00:53:19.599
  • Have either of our research universities expressed an interest in doing this research, or have you reached
  • ><c> it</c> So part of the effects of ibagane is it So part of the effects of ibagane is it does<01:51
Summary: The committee first approved the prior meeting minutes and recognized Eric Clark for his service, noting this may be his last meeting before he leaves state government. The main presentation was from Allison Adams, president and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who described the organization’s history, nonpartisan mission, and focus on health equity, prevention, and upstream policy solutions. She said Kentucky’s poor rankings in chronic disease, preventable hospitalizations, and life expectancy show the need to shift resources toward prevention and community-driven strategies rather than relying mainly on treatment after people become sick. Adams emphasized leading health indicators, arguing that lawmakers should track actionable measures such as quit attempts and smoke-free policies instead of only lagging indicators like disease rates and mortality. In response to questions, she said accountability should be shared across communities and systems, with possible incentives and disincentives tied to outcomes, and she supported creating a public data utility or dashboard, ideally with university partners, to help legislators and communities monitor progress. She also cited examples of accountable health community models and said Kentucky could adapt similar approaches. The committee then heard from Meade County Schools Superintendent Mark Martin and district health coordinator Karen Kotche about the Healthy Kids Clinic partnership with Cumberland Health. They described a seven-year effort that led to full implementation in the district, which now has a nurse in every school and a nurse practitioner, allowing services such as sports physicals and other clinic functions to be provided on campus. They said the program has been a strong investment for students and the community and began explaining how the district built the partnership after earlier efforts and delays, including the pandemic.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • ><00:05:20.560><c> one</c> accountability of of that's just one accountability of of that's just one
  • 00:07:59.120><c> approached</c><00:07:59.440><c> and</c> of of of why we've approached and of of of why
  • going to be an increase of federal funds of<00:09:04.720><c> $560,000</c> of $560,000 of $560,000 um
  • </c> seen a bit of a pullback on some some of seen a bit of a pullback on some some of the<00:10:18.480
  • This portion of the project consists of the replacement of approximately 5,000 linear feet of 2-inch
Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including approval of the June meeting minutes and receipt of several correspondence and information reports. Those reports covered quarterly capital project status updates from state agencies and postsecondary institutions, lease modifications, asset preservation projects, school district debt issuances, and Kentucky Communications Network Authority budget history materials. Members also raised questions about a long-open stream mitigation account and were told the funds are fee-in-lieu stream mitigation monies administered through Fish and Wildlife, with staff promising to follow up on the specific project. The committee then reviewed and approved several capital project actions. These included a new Camp Oralis dining hall project for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, explained as a reauthorization because the funding split changed to 64% federal and 36% agency funds; an appropriation increase for the Shelbyville armory addition due to higher construction costs and security requirements; and emergency repair projects for Fort Boonesboro flood remediation and the Kentucky State Police Supply Branch fire damage. Members also approved a tenant improvement fund request for parking garage safety improvements at the Mayo Underwood Building. The Office of Financial Management presented three Kentucky Infrastructure Authority items and one Cleaner Water Program reallocation. The loans included a Shepherdsville sewer/drainage project and two Auburn water and lead service line projects; the grant reallocation involved unused Cleaner Water Program funds, with staff emphasizing that all ARPA-funded cleaner water dollars must be spent by December 31, 2026 or returned. After discussion, the committee approved the package. The committee also approved six Economic Development Fund grants, and the Cabinet for Economic Development began presenting the first six KPDI projects, though the transcript cuts off before those project details were completed.