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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Nov 6th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- as I mentioned, OSI is responsible for reviewing and approving health insurance policy forms and premium
- In the individual market, we observed significant premium increases with an average of 35.7%.
- Some of the concerns are that the rising premiums may lead to redemption.
- Use enrollment, which could further exacerbate the adverse selection and drive premiums in the upcoming
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 30th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Premiums for state-sponsored insurance policies are often affected by market fluctuations and events
- outside the state's control, resulting in higher premiums and less coverage.
- The insurance company lowers your premium because you're assuming more responsibility.
- If the fund were to reach $25 million in assets, it would create a reduction of insurance premiums of
Bills:
HB1958, HB2031, HB2879, HB3285, HB3995, HB4487, HB4558, HB4560, HB4876, HB4899, HB5212, HB5317, HB5543, HB5567, SB1333
Keywords:
firearm possession, tenant rights, landlord regulations, civil penalties, property code, justified use of force, deadly force, property rights, home defense, smart devices, data privacy, personal data collection, user consent, mobile application, data transparency, HOA, property owners association, property owners' association, Texas Property Code, Chapter 202
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The Minnesota Forward Fund is listed on 2.23, and then the premium security plan account is listed on
- forward fund is listed on 2.23 and<00:02:29.760>
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Bills:
HF601
Keywords:
agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, 1183, house
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, because of those higher costs and higher premiums on health insurance, small businesses are
- With Senate Bill 1011 today, we can take action to reduce premiums for small business owners all across
- creating larger pools with more individuals to insure and then spread that risk and drive down the premiums
Summary:
The Senate convened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and attendance showing a quorum. Several senators were excused, and the chamber received communications including House Concurrent Resolution 8, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Senate also took up introductions and referrals of several bills, including Senate Bills 1078-1082 and House Bills 4727, 4728, 4729, 4959, 1545, 5254, 5255, 6071, 6072, and 6073, with most being referred to committees or, for some medical-debt and consumer-protection bills, sent to the Committee of the Whole by suspension of the rules.
In Committee of the Whole, the Senate considered Senate Bills 535, 536, 1011, 1041, 1042, and 1043. SB 535, 1041, 1042, and 1043 were amended, while SB 536 and 1011 were reported without amendment; all were recommended for passage. The Senate then concurred in the amendments and advanced the bills to third reading. On final passage, SB 433 passed 35-0; SB 535, 536, and 1011 each passed 35-0; and SB 1041, 1042, and 1043 each passed 20-15. Floor remarks focused on SB 1011 as a way to lower small-business health insurance premiums, and SBs 1041-1043 as anti-price-gouging measures during emergencies.
Later, the Senate discharged Senate Bill 913 from the Appropriations Committee, suspended the rules, and moved it through Committee of the Whole and to final passage the same day. SB 913, which amends the Michigan Trust Fund Act, passed 20-12 with 6 excused after Senator Albert argued in opposition that it would continue $75 million annual funding to the MEDC and amount to corporate welfare. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So, you know, the entire goal is to create capacity and drive down premiums.
- insurance industry just sat back and said, you know, geez, Florida writes in excess of $280 billion in premiums
- From a comparison standpoint, tourism... ...dollars in premiums a year.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard and reported favorably several bills. CS/SB 800 would increase penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and create an engineering student loan assistance program funded by licensure fees and fines; Senator Sharif asked about restitution for victims, and the sponsor said the bill does not create a reimbursement mechanism. CS/SB 576 would create a local government cybersecurity protection program administered by Florida Digital Service, with state purchasing support, grant access, and data-sharing requirements; local government and cybersecurity groups waived in support. CS/SB 1078 would establish transition procedures between gubernatorial administrations, including liaisons, briefing books, office space, IT access, and access to agency records under a signed confidentiality agreement.
The committee also reported favorably CS/SB 314 on payment stablecoin issuers, CS/SB 530 updating lottery operations and security rules, CS/SB 1614 giving JAC/LAC-related audit findings more enforcement effect for local governments seeking state funds, SB 990 authorizing protective cell captive insurance companies, SB 1588 beginning implementation of the prior gold-and-silver legal tender law, CS/SB 1440 adding cybersecurity-related exemptions and reporting provisions for financial institutions, and CS/SB 1568 creating a stablecoin pilot program for DFS fee payments. Several bills had support testimony from state agencies and industry groups, and some included technical or guardrail amendments that were adopted without objection.
The committee also received a budget overview highlighting major funding items, including more than $350 million for Florida Forever, $738 million for Everglades restoration, more than $500 million for water quality projects outside the Everglades, $60 million for Farmers Feeding Florida, and more than $250 million for citrus recovery. Members asked questions about school lunch funding, state park improvements, land acquisition, water quality funding, gaming enforcement offices, and staffing for PERC. After the bills and budget discussion, members recorded a few affirmative votes on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/17/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- The original proposal would have increased premiums for Minnesotans by nearly 90%.
- However, we remain deeply concerned about premium increases and broader instability. about a reasonable
- paying well above market premiums. paying well above market premiums.
- premiums for Minnesotans by nearly 90%. premiums for Minnesotans by nearly 90%.
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increases <01:58:24.360>and concerned about premium increases and concerned about premium
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Provider premiums are rising astronomically, and more and more providers and potential providers are
- Miss Sanford, on the way to the risk system, are you saying that could help with the insurance premium
- Miss Sanford, on the way to the risk system, are you saying that could help with the insurance premium
- If insurance premiums are increased, is that just something that centers will eat, or will those costs
- are increased inreasing um is premiums are increased inreasing um is that<01:20:56.360>
just <
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/24/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- students where we don't have certain withholdings until they switch to a more permanent type of visa classification
- students where we don't have certain withholdings until they switch to a more permanent type of visa classification
- students where we don't have certain withholdings until they switch to a more permanent type of visa classification
- students where we don't have certain withholdings until they switch to a more permanent type of visa classification
- students where we don't have certain withholdings until they switch to a more permanent type of visa classification
Summary:
The commission approved the March 17 minutes and then heard testimony on Senate File 4419 / House File 4069, as amended, which would exempt J-1 visa-holding teachers and their school districts from Teachers Retirement Association contribution requirements during the teachers’ exchange term. Senator Pappas and Representative Feist said the bill is intended to help districts fill hard-to-staff special education and other positions by letting J-1 teachers keep more of their pay for immediate relocation costs, while also redirecting employer savings toward onboarding, mentorship, and cultural orientation. They argued the teachers are temporary by design, often cannot stay long enough to benefit from TRA, and that the bill would be roughly neutral for TRA because contributions and matching liability would both be removed.
Supportive testimony came from Matthew Connelly of Lattice Global Teachers and Melissa Schaller of Intermediate School District 917. Connelly said J-1 teachers arrive with significant upfront expenses and only a short window to establish themselves, and that the exemption could save them about $4,000 to $5,000 while helping schools afford recruitment and support costs. Schaller said her district has relied on international special education teachers to fill vacancies, that the H-1B option is no longer workable because of a large fee increase, and that J-1 hiring is needed to remain competitive; she noted 17 open special education positions for 2026-27 and no other applicants.
Caitlin Snyder of Education Minnesota opposed the bill, arguing it lowers compensation and removes a retirement option without enough input from teachers themselves. She said the bill does not ensure the employer savings would be used for housing or other supports, and urged more direct consultation with J-1 teachers. Several members raised concerns about fairness, pension protection, and whether the bill could create unintended consequences for teachers who later remain in Minnesota. Senator Pappas responded that the circumstances are unusual because J-1 teachers are temporary and often cannot return, and said TRA had indicated the proposal would be neutral or supportive, unlike a separate St. Paul teachers issue. Representative O’Driscoll asked about J-1 teachers in higher education and private schools, and Mr. Connelly said the visa is mainly used in K-12 settings but can also appear in charter and private schools; he also noted many J-1 holders face a two-year home-residence requirement. The chair indicated the bill was slated for inclusion in the omnibus pension bill, but no final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- yeah, so I think the bill is very focused toward large-scale data centers, and so as that new classification
- yeah, so I think the bill is very focused toward large-scale data centers, and so as that new classification
- yeah, so I think the bill is very focused toward large-scale data centers, and so as that new classification
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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/14/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- the monthly Medicare Part D premiums. the monthly Medicare Part D premiums.
- and most importantly, the part B premium and most importantly, the part B premium will<00:13:07.680
- The benefit you have with Medicare Advantage is you have lower premiums and lower costs.
- The benefit you have with Medicare Advantage is you have lower premiums and lower costs.
- result in insurance premium tax revenues to the state.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- premiums. I don't need you. premiums. I don't need you.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- requirements, $300 million ongoing from the Health Care Affordability Reserve Fund to expand the state premium
- status to the fee-for-service delivery system effective January 1, 2027, implementing $50 monthly premiums
- rejected those immediate cuts to Medi-Cal, securing $300 million to lower the Covered California premiums
- We were able to push back to delay cuts to clinics, lower premiums, protect access to dental care, and
- .the elimination of full-scope Medi-Cal for humanitarian immigrants, the $2,000 asset limits, the premium
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- But basically, these people back in those days paid their premiums.
- c> We<00:14:48.360>
had <00:14:48.600>subsidies <00:14:49.400>for their premiums - We had subsidies for their premiums.
- Um, but the premiums went from about $350 for a family a month to about, you know, $1,500 or $2,000.
- Um, but the premiums went from about $350 for a family a month to about, you know, $1,500 or $2,000.
Keywords:
hospice, health care, aging population, regulations, Medicare, working group, fraud prevention, quality of care, mental health, recidivism, civil commitment, Hawaii State Hospital, justice system, shelter, treatment pathways, biomarker testing, health insurance, precision medicine, healthcare access, medical necessity
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SCR 21 SD1, which asks Hawaii Health Systems Corporation’s East Hawaii Regional Health Care System to study the feasibility of a rural health clinic or similar access point for the Volcano community. Testimony in strong support came from HHSC representatives, Volcano residents, the Volcano Health Collaborative, the Rotary Club of Volcano, and others, who said the area has a clear need and that local primary and urgent care would align with regional plans. HHSC said it had already looked at the area, found no suitable temporary buildings, and would need a longer-term, capital-intensive solution, but that the study could help accelerate next steps.
The committee then took up SCR 50 SD1, proposing a Hawaii Health Plan Working Group to design a basic affordable health plan for residents. Dr. Jack Lewin of SHIPTA said the state faces a growing uninsured population and argued for a short-term, lower-cost plan focused on preventive and primary care, drawing on the old State Health Insurance Plan as a possible model. Members asked about whether that prior program still exists and whether the working group should include the Hawaii Medical Association and Hawaii Primary Care Association; Dr. Lewin said the statute still exists but is unfunded, and that the group should be inclusive. The Department of Labor and other organizations also provided comments.
For SCR 75 SD1, which urges a coordinated interdepartmental effort to reduce fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Dr. Lewin and others said prevention, prenatal screening, and early intervention are needed because FASD is often hidden until later problems appear. Amanda from Hawaii FASD Action Group said current implementation under Act 192 is still largely a landscape analysis and that Hawaii lacks the infrastructure and specialists for a full system. Darlene Chance Govor urged adding the judiciary as a partner so juvenile justice and probation staff can be trained and referral pathways improved, while the Department of Health said it supports prevention but prefers a broader, systems-based approach focused on child needs and upstream care. The Disability Rights Center supported the resolution and asked for an earlier reporting date.
The committee also heard SCR 149 SD1, which seeks an informal working group to address complex patients with multiple diagnoses involving substance use, mental health, or chronic physical illness. The Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition and Ke Nui Malo strongly supported the measure, saying current siloed systems leave people bouncing between medical, mental health, and substance use providers without coordinated care, often ending up in crisis, emergency rooms, or the justice system. They said integrated residential care and a coordinated working group could improve outcomes and align with federal funding opportunities. The transcript ended before any final vote or action on the measures was announced, and SCR 109 was noted as withdrawn from the agenda.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 7, February 17, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- advantages to having people be your own employees, um, sometimes the IRS looks very frowns on classifications
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Um classifications between the two. Um classifications between the two. - this section shall not be used as a criterion or factor for determining a person's employment classification
- this section shall not be used as a criterion or factor for determining a person's employment classification
- this section shall not be used as a criterion or factor for determining a person's employment classification
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/25/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, generally, MSRS plan eligibility is determined by a specific job classification.
- So those job classifications are outlined in statute.
- officers would be consistent with other special groups of employees and stating the specific job classifications
- So those job classifications are outlined in statute.
- officers would be consistent with other special groups of employees and stating the specific job classifications
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill sought to repeal premiums This bill sought to repeal premiums requirements<05:06:44.080
- The Medicaid expansion premiums are slated to begin this July 1st.
- , In addition to the impact on premiums, In addition to the impact on premiums, this<05:07:13.360
- This bill repeals the Medicaid premiums This bill repeals the Medicaid premiums to<05:08:02.878>
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 06/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 5th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- The state classification office also resides within the auditor's office and they maintain a state's
- compensation and classification system, including the state's classification plan. the state workforce
- I understand. and the State Auditor's Office State Classification Team oversees the state's position.
- plan and each agency and institution of higher education Implements that classification plan through
- Validating the classifications that we created based on our experience.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Industrial Relations by uniting state and union efforts to train apprentices for classifications
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement heard three bills. SB 939 (Laird), sponsored by CalPERS, would end new enrollment in the actuarial equivalent reduction option for service credit purchases after January 1, 2028, and require any unpaid balance at retirement to be paid within 90 days. The author said the change would reduce unintended consequences for retirees, employers, and CalPERS. There was no opposition, and the bill passed the committee on a 6-0 vote and was referred to Appropriations.
SB 1038 (Laird), sponsored by the California School Employees Association, would expand CalPERS audit notifications so bargaining units receive notice of employer audits, affected-member lists, and final audit reports. Supporters said this would help unions protect members from benefit reductions or repayment demands caused by audit corrections, citing a Kern High School District example. There was no opposition, and the bill also passed 6-0 and was referred to Appropriations.
SB 1227 (Drozzo) would require the Department of Industrial Relations to work with state worker unions to create apprenticeship pathways into key enforcement jobs, including roles at Cal/OSHA and the Labor Commissioner’s Office. Supporters from United Steelworkers, SEIU Local 1000, CSEA, and the California Labor Federation said the bill could help address staffing shortages and improve enforcement capacity. The committee approved the bill 6-0 as amended and re-referred it to the Committee on Labor and Employment.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1540, motor vehicle theft classifications.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, approved the prior journal, and welcomed several guests in the gallery, including Tom Walsh, Lisa Everett, Avery Franz, and Chief Elliot Sneezy. Members also extended well wishes to Senator Farnsworth’s wife, who was hospitalized. The President made a temporary committee appointment, naming Senator Fernandez to the Education Committee for February 4, 2026.
The chamber then processed a large number of House messages and first-reading bill referrals covering a wide range of topics, including transportation, taxation, water policy, education, health care, public safety, housing, elections, immigration, behavioral health, and appropriations. Among the notable items were bills on religious institutions and charitable services, alternative fuel tax, school budgets, civics instruction, private school teacher certification, informed consent for medical interventions, rural groundwater management, and multiple appropriation measures for law enforcement, fire incident management, school safety, housing, and social services. Standing committee reports were also received and entered without being read.
In other business, the Senate considered the Governor’s nomination of James McCain to the Arizona Board of Regents. The Education Committee recommended confirmation, and the full Senate voted to approve and confirm the nomination by voice vote. After a recess, the Senate returned, received additional first-reading bills and committee reports, announced committee meeting schedules for the following day, and then adjourned until Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.