Video & Transcript Research : 'Blue Alert'

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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • We are going to start with the agenda, and we'll do the two blue sheets last.
  • We will go to the blue sheet number three first. That is HB 2120, please. HB 2120, please.
  • available for questions questions for staff seeing none that completes the agenda we will go to the blue
  • Seeing none, we'll go to blue sheet four.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The meeting was a Republican caucus review of several Senate and House bills, with staff summarizing committee amendments and members indicating whether sponsors concurred with Senate changes. Topics included electronic monitoring in residential rooms (SB 1041), dental school complaint forwarding and licensure exemptions (SB 1168), revitalization district contracts (SB 1189), timeshare salesperson licensing (SB 1274), veterinary telehealth prescribing (SB 1286), insurance zero-estimated-exposure policies (SB 1428), advanced air mobility funds for border security (SB 1457), death benefits for law enforcement pilots (SB 1503), ATV definitions (SB 1519), pet and fowl restrictions in planned communities (SB 1582), and pharmacist independent testing/treatment authority (SB 1713). The caucus also reviewed education-related measures on school district self-insurance procurement (SB 1497) and a strike-everything amendment to SB 1118 that instead allowed duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and townhomes in historic areas if compatible with surrounding character. The group then considered several blue-sheet House bills. HB 2120 made technical changes to align property-tax disability language with updated statute; the sponsor concurred. HB 2174 changed terminology from advisory organization to modeling and data organization and required model filing; the sponsor concurred. HB 2203 directed ADE to review statutory reporting requirements and report recommendations to the legislature; the sponsor concurred. HB 2383’s Senate amendment simply designated a 2014 trampoline court law as “TIE’s law,” with the sponsor concurring. HB 2877 was amended into an alternative education pathway for certified veterinary technicians, and HB 2875 adjusted municipal and county drone restrictions near airports, expanding the relevant airport buffer and preserving some local authority. Additional bills discussed included HB 2428 on voluntary county emissions-reduction credit permits, HB 2176 on DHS health care institution complaint investigations, and HB 2050 on radiologic technology standards and radiologist assistant supervision. Members discussed that HB 2050’s Senate changes narrowed some supervision provisions to rural counties and critical access hospitals, prompting questions about the scope. Finally, HB 2010 on digital goods refunds was amended to shorten the refund window from 10 years to five years, but a sponsor said the amendment contained a drafting error and refused concurrence, meaning a conference committee would be needed. The caucus then concluded.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • In February of 2024, we participated in a visit to Cow Waste, which is a blue-bin MRF, meaning it only
  • takes recyclables out of blue recycling containers.
  • And they said, because we pull so much hazardous waste off the recycling blue-bin sort line that we need
  • In February of 2024, we participated in a visit to cow waste, which is a blue bin MRF, meaning it only
  • takes recyclables out of blue recycling containers.
Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard three main bills after initially lacking a quorum and deferring the consent calendar. SB 501 by Senator Allen would expand California’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries, such as those used in e-bikes, lawn equipment, and portable power systems. Supporters from local governments, recycling groups, environmental organizations, and battery stewardship interests said the bill would reduce fire risks, improve collection and recycling, and close a gap in existing law. One industry witness sought clarification about off-highway vehicles and a battery association requested guardrails for mixed battery formats; the California Retailers Association moved from opposition to neutral after discussions with the author. SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar would create a statewide, state-funded low-income drinking water rate assistance program administered by the State Water Resources Control Board, contingent on funding. The author and supporters said many Californians face water debt and that the bill would help address affordability while working around Proposition 218 limits on local ratepayer-funded assistance. Water districts, local governments, environmental justice groups, and conservation organizations testified in support, and there was no opposition. SB 1259 by Senator Blakespear, as amended, would require refineries to provide advance information on closure, cleanup costs, and timelines to help communities plan for refinery transitions and remediation. Supporters, including the City of Benicia, environmental justice groups, and advocacy organizations, argued that communities need transparency before closures occur and that other energy sectors already provide similar planning information. Opponents from labor, petroleum, and business groups argued the bill was unnecessary, burdensome, and could discourage refinery investment or signal premature decline of the industry. After extensive debate, the committee voted to pass SB 1259 as amended to the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, and also approved SB 501 and SB 1125; the consent calendar items SB 1253 and SJR 13 were adopted.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 5th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • we have at FDEM is our FROC process, and that allows us to have some visibility over what are your blue
  • sky procurement—I'm sorry, what are your blue sky debris plans?
  • So if your blue sky debris contract, which each county independently...
  • So if your blue sky debris contract, which each county independently controls—the state does not have
  • Make sure that whatever your contract is in Blue Sky, now is the time for that.
Summary: The committee received a program review from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and FEMA reimbursement process. Deputy Director Keith Pruitt described the impacts of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, including major storm surge, flooding, tornadoes, debris removal, power restoration, flood-control deployments, sheltering, and logistics missions. He emphasized that Florida’s approach is “federally funded, state managed, locally executed,” and said the division has already obligated large amounts of public assistance funding and mitigation dollars while continuing to work on remaining missions and reimbursements. A major focus of the discussion was how local governments can better document and vet debris-removal and other disaster costs so they are eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Chair DiCeglie and other senators raised concerns about local planning, commercial debris collection, and whether counties and municipalities that spend money up front will be reimbursed. Pruitt explained that eligibility depends on documentation, scope of work, insurance, and FEMA rules, and that the state’s FROC process is intended to help counties identify eligible work before costs are incurred. He also said commercial debris may be eligible in some cases but is not guaranteed, and that counties should coordinate early with FDEM and FEMA. Senators also asked about possible FEMA reforms, the age of outstanding reimbursement claims, and a proposed state fund to advance money to fiscally constrained counties while they wait for FEMA payments. Pruitt said Florida’s system is a national best practice, but that more county-level training and clearer coordination would help reduce de-obligations and audit problems. He said the reimbursement-advance idea is still being developed, and that the state continues to look at ways to streamline mitigation through programs like Elevate Florida. The committee took no formal action beyond hearing the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after closing comments from senators praising FDEM’s work.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House passes bill to toughen penalties for impersonating police 4/23/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And he used that uniform of the incredible people, the men and women in blue to gain our trust and to
  • And he used that uniform of the incredible people, the men and women in blue to gain our trust and to
  • And he used that uniform of the incredible people, the men and women in blue to gain our trust and to
  • And he used that uniform of the incredible people, the men and women in blue to gain our trust and to
  • But what it will do is make it very crystal clear that the men and women who proudly serve us in blue
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The House took up House File 3404, a public safety bill to increase penalties for impersonating a peace officer. The author explained that the bill raises the base offense from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, creates tougher aggravated offenses for impersonation involving unauthorized access, misleading orders, or a vehicle resembling a squad car, adds a new aggravated offense for impersonation while armed with a firearm, and establishes sentencing consequences when a person commits another serious crime while impersonating an officer. The bill also includes a duty-to-identify requirement for Minnesota peace officers, with an exception for undercover work. Several members spoke in support, tying the bill to the June 14, 2025 events and emphasizing the danger of using police impersonation to gain trust and access. Supporters said the measure is needed to protect the public, restore confidence in law enforcement, and deter pranks or deliberate deception that could lead to serious harm. Testimony from law enforcement groups and 19 suburban cities was cited as backing for the bill, and the author thanked stakeholders and staff for helping shape the final version. After discussion, the author requested a moment of silence before the vote. The House then took a roll call vote and passed the bill 134-0, with its title agreed to.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • behaviors from defiance or non-compliance and provides information on the safe designation in the Blue
  • The Blue Envelope Program creates a blue envelope to support effective communication during traffic stops
  • First, the voluntary nature of the Blue Envelope Program is great.
  • First, the voluntary nature of the Blue Envelope program is great.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met and reported several bills favorably. SB 646, by President Gates, would allow the use of drug testing tools such as test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants like fentanyl and xylazine; it was supported by Senator Osgood and others who said it could help prevent overdose deaths, and it passed unanimously. SB 418, by Senator Jones, creates autism-focused law enforcement training and a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism; it drew strong support from Disability Rights Florida, parents, advocates, and committee members, who emphasized safety, communication, and de-escalation, and it also passed unanimously after extensive testimony.\n\nThe committee then considered SB 132, by Senator Polsky, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed the requirements for restoration of voting rights. An amendment making the database subject to legislative appropriation was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1734, by Senator Martin, would recognize juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law, extend training and certification standards, and provide officer-level benefits and protections; it passed without opposition.\n\nFinally, the committee took up SB 820, by Senator Bradley, on problem-solving court reports. A strike-all amendment expanded annual reporting requirements for specialty courts, set a January 31 reporting deadline, and phased in the new data collection. After support from the State Courts Administrator and others, the amendment and the bill as amended were adopted and reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Finance and Tax Nov 5th, 2025

Finance and Tax

Transcript Highlights:
  • The dark blue row that's at the bottom of that slide shows the total general revenue number.
  • What's in blue gets applied to both. What's in green is school. What's in yellow is non-school.
  • That's in blue, and taxes are levied based on those millage rates.
  • The blue line is state GR.
  • On the right of the chart, you'll see a spike in the blue line.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance and Tax met for its first meeting of the session, with a quorum present and several members excused. Chair Avila opened by framing the committee’s main focus as property tax relief and housing affordability, noting the complexity of any changes to Florida’s long-standing property tax structure and emphasizing the need to preserve funding for schools and local public safety. He also introduced new committee staff member Tamisha Black and thanked staff for summer work supporting analysis of potential proposals, including constitutional amendment concepts and other property tax relief ideas. Staff director Azar Khan then presented an update on the General Revenue forecast, explaining that collections remained above estimate but at a slower pace than the prior year, with recent economic indicators slightly weaker than earlier forecasts. He said the new forecast mostly reflected modest adjustments, with a notable share of the increase coming from earnings on investment rather than the usual drivers such as sales tax or corporate income tax. Khan also gave a detailed presentation on ad valorem millages, explaining the different millage types used by school districts, counties, municipalities, special districts, and water management districts; the rollback rate; TRIM notice and hearing timelines; voting thresholds for adopting higher millages; and long-term trends showing millage rates declining over time even as total taxes levied have increased. Members used the presentations to discuss property tax relief options and the relationship between local property taxes and state revenue. President Passidomo praised staff and Senator Bernard’s summer work on proposals. President Gaetz asked about converting homestead property tax revenue to sales tax and was told the rough equivalent could be around a 2.8-cent sales tax increase, though with important behavioral and distributional caveats. Senator Rouson asked about the decline in corporate income tax estimates, and Khan said it likely reflected changes in national corporate profit expectations and collection patterns, promising a follow-up. The Department of Revenue’s Lizette Kelly confirmed that TRIM data, including adopted millages, rollback rates, and maximum millage calculations, are collected by jurisdiction and can be provided to the committee. No bills were taken up and no votes occurred beyond adjournment, which was adopted by motion.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Health and Human Services Feb 13th, 2026 at 09:03 am

House Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've worked collaboratively with Blue Cross Blue Shield to establish this, where the main changes were
  • And so all of this language has been approved by both OSI as well as Blue Cross Blue Shield and other
Keywords: 996, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

It’s Bonding Tour Season at the Senate Oct 8th, 2025

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> And when it comes to the need for bonding, it isn't urban versus rural or even red versus blue.
  • isn't urban versus rural or even<00:02:37.040> red<00:02:37.440> versus<00:02:37.920> blue
  • <00:02:38.640> It's<00:02:38.879> important<00:02:39.280> all even red versus blue
  • It's important all even red versus blue.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 23rd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Furthermore, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico will be providing flu shots from 10 to 1 on the 23rd
  • Look for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Care Van. Lastly, if any of you knew David Abbey...
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 31st, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I see individuals wearing the blue badge. Support the blue.
  • sense that they would have access to that, but not totally dependent upon the internet; a protocol to alert
  • <02:44:29.200> essential<02:44:29.680> staff a protocol to alert essential staff a
  • protocol to alert essential staff members<02:44:31.279> on<02:44:31.600> an<02:44:31.920
  • A protocol to alert essential staff members of an emergency, including a redundant procedure that does
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The meeting included a Senate recognition ceremony honoring the Winona High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 5A state championship. A resolution was read commending the team for its 101-40 victory over Silicag, noting the team’s record-setting performance, Brendan Davis’s MVP honor, the contributions of other players, and Coach Cedric Lane’s leadership. Senators and the lieutenant governor praised the players’ sportsmanship, the school community, and the team’s historic season, and copies of the resolution were presented to the team, coaches, and administrators. Several guests and school representatives also spoke briefly, including the coach and principal, who thanked the Senate and noted the team’s success and the principal’s retirement after 35 years. After the recognition, the Senate returned to session and adopted the Committee on Rules report setting the special order calendar. The calendar included Senate Bill 99 on the Ten Commandments, Senate Bill 298 on Class 3 municipalities, House Bill 381 on camp safety, Senate Bill 370 on tax increment districts, Senate Bill 363 on the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, House Bill 466 on firefighters, House Bill 95 on elections, House Bill 259 on stablecoin, and Senate Bill 342 on education. The chamber then took up SB 99, sponsored by Senators Kelly and Sessions. Senator Kelly described the bill as requiring local school boards to display the Ten Commandments, together with founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama Constitution preamble, in certain history classrooms and common areas for grades five through 12, using donated displays and funds when available. He said the bill was intended as a historical and educational measure, not religious instruction, and emphasized the inclusion of a disclaimer stating Alabama is not establishing a religion. After extended debate and a petition to close debate from the Rules Committee, the Senate voted on the bill by long roll and passed SB 99, with the recorded vote announced as 30 yeas and 4 nays.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 02/23/26

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • And you see Minnesota in the very lightish blue.
  • Minnesota in the very lightish blue. Minnesota in the very lightish blue.
  • <00:07:58.400> relative<00:07:58.800> to Blue on there means that relative to Blue
  • Blue is Minnesota Power follows the same trend.
  • The blue is basically replacing about.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AL
Transcript Highlights:
  • The blue line represents the agency.
  • Um, it's administered in Alabama by Blue Cross.
  • administered in Alabama by Blue Cross. administered in Alabama by Blue Cross.
  • That's no, the blue the 1%. That's no, the blue the 1%. >> Yes,<01:22:40.239> sir.
  • So I want to call your attention again to the blue on those bar graphs on 24.
Keywords: 924, joint, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/27/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, SF 2233 establishes a task force to design a yellow alert system, which would be used to enlist public
  • The first few hours after a crash are critical, and a public alert system would help law enforcement
  • The implementation of yellow alerts in Minnesota is very important to me, and it would greatly benefit
  • I published in the Star Tribune about the importance of YL alerts and reached out to others who have
  • There needs to be a change, and a YL alert system is the first step in the right direction and should
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/22/2026)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you read in there, it says it's audible as well, to your question that it could just alert you, not
  • If you read in there, it says it's audible as well, to your question that it could just alert you, not
  • It could just alert you, not necessarily slow the vehicle down.
  • If I go over that, it alerts me that I'm going more than 10 miles an hour.
  • If I go over that, it alerts me that I'm going more than 10 miles an hour.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach. The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information. Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought Apr 30th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's some green and blue dots, which represent normal to above-normal snowpack.
  • So the orange line, the purple line, and the blue line are 2024, 2023, and 2025.
  • The current year is the blue line.
  • And that is the oranges and the blues on this side. And so we're talking about the Cascades.
  • Right now, the blue is the current. It's above normal.
Keywords: 904, all
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first elected Rep. Reeves as chair and Rep. Dent as vice chair for the coming year by unanimous voice vote. Rep. Reeves then continued chairing the meeting after noting he would need to leave early, and the committee moved to its regular agenda on drought conditions in Washington. The first major presentation came from the state climatology office and the Department of Ecology on the 2026 statewide drought declaration. They described an unusually warm winter, low spring snowpack, and forecast above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation for parts of the summer. Ecology said the declaration was based on Washington’s statutory drought criteria of reduced water supply and expected hardship, and that impacts were already being seen or anticipated for agriculture, fish, and some drinking water systems, especially in the Yakima Basin. Ecology also noted the drought response grant account had $3 million available, and that the declaration allows expedited water transfer processing and emergency response grants. Committee members asked about funding, preparedness, and longer-term drought planning. Rep. Dent and others urged Ecology to work with the Legislature on broader mitigation strategies, including possible future legislative tools, funding needs, and reservoir or storage solutions. Ecology staff said they were open to continued collaboration and noted recurring drought has highlighted the need for more preparedness funding and resilience planning. Dr. Cliff Mass of the University of Washington then gave a contrasting presentation, arguing that Washington was not in a drought emergency because reservoirs were full, precipitation was near or above normal in many areas, soil moisture was adequate, and agriculture was performing well. He said the low snowpack would not create a serious water shortage this year and urged the state to drop the drought emergency declaration. Committee members questioned him about reservoir capacity, state drought definitions, and forecast uncertainty. The meeting ended with several members thanking outgoing chair Sen. Warnick for her service and reflecting on future drought meetings and water issues in the state.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 2/12/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • the end of their term, ICE is alerted the end of their term, ICE is alerted and<01:21:27.120>
Summary: The House convened with 124 members present, opened with prayer, and approved the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted a congratulatory House resolution honoring the Kent Island High School boys lacrosse team for winning the 2025 Maryland Class 2A state championship. The House also journalized Baltimore City 2026 bond/loan authorization resolutions and moved a series of introductory House bills and bond initiatives through first reading and committee referral without objection. On the special order calendar, House Bill 28, concerning higher education/private career schools advertising, received a favorable report and was ordered printed for third reading. House Bill 226, creating a Department of Disabilities housing programs and affiliated foundations structure, was also reported favorably as amended. Two floor amendments were adopted to that bill: one clarifying that any affiliated foundation may only raise funds or provide support and may not run programs or set policy, and another restoring conflict-of-interest and ethics protections, including limits on family members and public ethics application requirements. A later amendment to HB 226 was rejected by a recorded vote of 95 in the negative, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. The most extended debate centered on House Bill 229, which increases the Maryland Transportation Authority’s revenue bond limit from $4 billion to $5 billion to help finance the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild. One amendment sought to prohibit toll increases without General Assembly approval; its sponsor argued the added borrowing would likely lead to future toll hikes and that elected representatives should vote on them. The floor leader opposed the amendment, saying it would weaken MDTA’s independent rate-setting authority, harm its bond rating, and increase financing costs, while noting the bill is intended to cover bridge reconstruction costs and federal reimbursement timing. After debate, the amendment failed on a recorded vote, and HB 229 was ordered printed for third reading.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDT DEFER, EDT-HOU, EDT, EDT Public Hearings 02-10-2026

Economic Development and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:26:58.560> economy these problems across a blue economy these problems across a blue economy
  • Well, the state white blue economy strategy, especially protection of the trees, local ocean industry
  • Strong so, to what extent does HTDC support blue economy initiatives?
  • Uh, blue economy is like our top two priorities. It's ocean and space.
  • So, we definitely need this blue economy strategy in order to move forward.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee first took up SB 2045 relating to combat sports and recommended passage with SD1. Members adopted requested changes from DCCA and the boxing commission, including clarifying that the onsite medical professional must be a licensed physician, specifying when a deputy combat sports commissioner must file a written report, removing the combat sports registry language and ambulance requirement, clarifying promoter payment requirements, and requiring advance coordination with the nearest emergency room or hospital. The bill also makes technical amendments and sets an effective date of July 1, 2050. The measure passed unanimously among members present, with Senators Fukunaga and Kim excused. The joint hearing then considered SB 2187 relating to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Testimony was brief and largely in support, and the committees agreed to pass the bill with SD1, making technical non-substantive amendments and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. The committees voted to adopt the recommendation, with members present voting aye and some senators excused. A longer portion of the hearing focused on several economic development measures, including SB 2072 on tourism, SB 3049 on a trade-oriented production capacity grant program, and SB 3166 and SB 3167 involving technology development and the blue economy. SB 2072 drew questions about cost, benefit, and the practicality of promoting Michelin-star restaurants in Hawaii. SB 3049 received broad support from DBEDT, HTDC, chambers, and industry groups, but members questioned whether a new grant program was needed, why DBEDT could not do it without legislation, and whether the state should instead use existing entities like HTDC; the discussion also covered matching funds, likely beneficiaries, and administrative capacity. SB 3166 and SB 3167 were supported by technology and ocean-sector witnesses who said the state needs coordinated planning, specialized expertise, and support for advanced manufacturing and ocean innovation, but members raised concerns about relying on third-party consultants, duplication of existing public capacity, ethics, cost, and whether the work should instead be done by state staff or existing institutions. No final votes on the later bills were captured in the transcript excerpt.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/28/2026)

Resources, Recreation and Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Oh, yes. >> Yeah, the blue sheets and online. >> Uh, the blue sheet: there is one opposed online,
  • >> Oh, yes. >> Yeah, the blue sheets and online. >> Uh, the blue sheet: there is one opposed online,
  • Blue sheet has one in support on line. Blue sheet has one in support on line.
  • exec session and the online and blue exec session and the online and blue sheets.
  • ask for the online and the blue sheets. ask for the online and the blue sheets.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL Jul 9th, 2026

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are excited to report that we did realize recently Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arkansas has finally
  • What I am sure of, what I'm unsure about right now, is whether or not that coverage determination of Blue
  • Cross and Blue Shield has any impact on the state employee benefits, since Blue Cross is the carrier
Keywords: 1204, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

November 4, 2025 - 01:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • PRIMARILY WHERE MOST OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION SOUTH OF THE WAY OCCURS AND WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE PINK AND BLUE
  • OKEECHOBEE TO THE CENTRAL EVERGLADES USING THE EAA RESERVOIR AND WETLAND TREATMENTS AND BUILD UPON THE BLUE
  • IT'S ALREADY UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CORE BUT WHAT WE CALL THE BLUE SHANTY FLOW WAY AND THAT IS BASICALLY
  • THE LAST PIECE RIGHT THERE ON THE TAMIAMI TRAIL CALLED THE BLUE SHANTY FLOW AWAY WHICH BASICALLY CREATES
  • INVESTMENTS WE SEE YOU CAN SEE ALREADY WE ARE UNDER U.S. 41 BUT THEN WILL GET THE RESERVOIR DONE ALL OF THAT BLUE