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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 52 Morning Session May 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And you all like to fund successful programs.
- to approve anyone in the program receiving those dollars.
- childcare and taking care of babies here in the state.
- Successful programs will continue to get funded; unsuccessful ones won't.
- Successful programs will continue to get funded; unsuccessful ones won't.
Bills:
HJR1101 , SB1319 , SB1264 , HB4237 , SB1277 , SB2069 , HB3066 , HB2115 , HB2153 , HB2268 , HB2961 , SB1679 , SB2018 , HB4294 , SB2095 , HB4113 , SB1894 , SB1810 , HB4268 , HB1752 , HB3413 , SB625 , HB3644 , HB3940 , HJR1096 , HJR1100 , HJR1099 , HB2992 , SB1636 , HB4302 , SB1613 , SB1443 , HB1409 , HB1675 , HB1225 , HB1381 , HB4359 , SB1503
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- for the Promise Program.
- of the Promise Program.
- would be the Arizona LEAP Program, the Community College Promise Program, the Arizona Promise Program
- It's a government-funded program.
- Ending the program. We're not changing the program. We're not telling them what to do.
Bills:
HB4138 , HB4139 , HB4140 , HB4141 , HB4142 , HB4143 , HB4144 , HB4145 , HB4146 , HB4147 , HB4148 , HB4149 , HB4150 , HB4151 , HB4152 , HB4153 , SB1831 , SB1832 , SB1833 , SB1834 , SB1835 , SB1836 , SB1837 , SB1838 , SB1839 , SB1840 , SB1841 , SB1842 , SB1843 , SB1844 , SB1845 , SB1846
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
Keywords:
appropriations, education funding, health care, general fund, state budget, local funding, gaming, pari-mutuel, horse racing, regulatory assessment, first-time starters, budget implementation, federal funds, government services, budget stabilization, financial reporting, capital outlay, infrastructure, veterans services, highway construction
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington's Medicaid program is known as Apple Health.
- Before- and after-school care programs are defined in the bill as programs for school-age children that
- Losing it threatens whether programs can stay open.
- Programs already operate in thin financial margins.
- The second pertains to the Running Start program.
Bills:
SB5808 , HB2254 , HB2385 , SB6006 , SB6351 , SB6198 , SB6260 , SB6353 , SB5949 , SB6129 , SB6228 , SB6231 , SB6229 , SB6173
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
health insurance, premium assistance, funding, healthcare access, state budget, HB 2254, Washington, Health Care Authority, partnership access line, psychiatric consultation line, first approach skills training, behavioral health, mental health, assessment, administrative costs, health carriers, self-funded plans, multiple employer welfare arrangement, MEWA, employers
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There are two federal fund programs: the Small Business Innovation Research Program, called SBIR, and
- the Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
- Many state and federal programs designed to make childcare more accessible remain underutilized simply
- tax rebate program for a good.
- , the qualified hotel program, and then an add-on to that program, right?
Committee:
Senate Economic Development
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight Committee (02/20/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:25:12.960><c> interest</c> childcare advisory council, our interest childcare advisory council
- </c> with the childcare advisory council. with the childcare advisory council.
- /c><00:28:44.159><c> are</c> childcare development fund, those are childcare development fund, those
- </c><00:36:11.839><c> would</c> the Childcare Advisory Council would the Childcare Advisory Council would
- So a team at BDS at the program level, not just simply through the department, but at the program level
Summary:
The meeting opened without a quorum, so approval of the prior draft minutes was deferred until later. The committee then heard a DHS update from Commissioner Lori Weaver and COO David Weers, who described the recent flood at the Brown building and the relocation of nearly 400 DHS staff while operations are restored. They also outlined New Hampshire Care Connections, a privacy- and consent-focused closed-loop referral platform intended to improve referrals among providers, reduce duplication, and support continuity of care, with an Upper Valley implementation partnered with Dartmouth Health and an Epic integration already underway.
Members asked whether the system would merge medical records or simply track referrals. DHS said it is not intended to store or transmit full medical records, but to integrate with providers’ electronic health record systems so referrals can be sent, received, and tracked, with consent controls limiting what information can be shared. Officials said the project will be tested over the coming months, with metrics, governance, and advisory committee oversight, and that it is tied to broader rural health transformation efforts and statewide implementation after the regional pilot.
The committee also received the annual report from the Child Care Advisory Council. Maryanne Barter and Jessica Carver said the council worked with licensing to streamline the child care licensing rules, reducing the handbook by about 30%, and is now helping develop an informal dispute resolution process, revising the Granite Steps for Quality system, and creating a clearer handbook for providers handling state scholarship audits. They reported ongoing concern about child care closures and workforce shortages, said there is currently no wait list for child care assistance, and discussed questions about federal CCDF immunization requirements, which DHS said it would follow up on with federal technical assistance partners. After quorum was established, the committee moved to approve the minutes from the prior meeting.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/03/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2008, the funding for this critical program was cut.
- Third, community engagement and youth programs.
- Third, community engagement and youth programs.
- Third, community engagement and youth programs.
- Third, community engagement and youth programs.
Bills:
SB1001 , SB1035 , SB1056 , SB1065 , SB1138 , SB1161 , SB1204 , SB1207 , SB1248 , SB1274 , SB1284 , SCM1002 , SCM1006 , SCR1020
Keywords:
appropriation, economic security, blind individuals, older adults, state funding, Arizona Department of Corrections, ADC, corrections, prison, jail, correctional officers, prison guards, staffing, retention, salary increase, pay raise, wage increase, general fund, state budget, private prisons
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Workforce, labor and economic development panel hears HF1965 3/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This proven program is a cornerstone of DEED's small business programs, and through a competitive process
- </c> Business Assistance Partnership Program Business Assistance Partnership Program has<00:02:01.439
- </c><00:02:11.760><c> during</c> level invested in this program during level invested in this program
- programs and through a small business programs and through a competitive<00:02:21.000><c> process,</
- </c> I've seen firsthand how this program I've seen firsthand how this program helps<00:02:37.840><c>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- presentation outline, TWC workforce Services, including the childcare services program, as well as the
- Last year, we allocated 1.3 billion for the childcare services program, and this year it's $1.4 billion
- So the Health and Human Services, childcare regulation licenses all childcare programs, and about half
- of those are participating in the childcare services program, serving one or more children at some point
- Our program rules state that if you lose your job, you can still get childcare, but only for three months
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards.
Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight.
The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children (7-30-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Prescription Assistance Program, the Kentucky Asthma Management Program, the COPD program, Education
- . program. program.
- For licensed programs, there is the Child Care Aware program.
- there is the uh licensed programs there is the uh childcare<01:30:49.520><c> aware</c><01:30:50.320>
- </c> childcare aware it is a free program childcare aware it is a free program that<01:30:51.679><c>
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first heard brief presentations on Kentucky’s 2025 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant and Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. Department for Public Health staff explained that the preventive health block grant provides about $2.3 million annually and supports programs such as accreditation and performance improvement, local health department grants, community health workers, prescription assistance, asthma and COPD programs, workforce development, and a sexual assault programs set-aside. They said the Title V block grant provides about $11.7 million, with 35% directed to children and youth with special health care needs and 65% to maternal and child health populations, largely through local health departments and a five-year needs assessment process.
After no questions, a motion was made and seconded to approve both block grants. The roll call vote passed 19-0, and the two block grants were approved. The committee then approved the minutes from the prior meeting.
The next item was a discussion of the child waiver created in House Bill 6. Committee members raised concerns that the proposed 1915(c) waiver did not match the legislature’s intent, which they said was to move children from the Michelle P. waiver to free slots for adults. Cabinet officials from DCBS, behavioral health, and Medicaid described the proposed “Community Health for Improved Lives and Development” waiver as a targeted home- and community-based program for children under 21 with severe behavioral health or developmental needs, including those stepping down from inpatient or residential care or at risk of out-of-home placement. They said the waiver is designed for about 100 slots, uses a standardized needs-based assessment, and includes case management, community living supports, home modifications, respite, supervised residential care, and clinical therapeutic services. Officials said the public comment period ended July 15, responses are being compiled for August submission to CMS, and the waiver is part of the broader Families First initiative.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- facilities. from 30 days to 90 days for childcare facilities.
- Dcf didn't take to care, be said because of the selfless work of many that can be dedicated childcare
- And by your Vote CS for SB 1626, is reported favorably that will take up Tab. 3 SB 738, on childcare
- One of the challenges that we have across the state related to license scene of childcare facilities
- It requires online instruction from DCF for childcare workers.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight REVISED: SB1101 and SB1966 - Added Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And as such, we oversee the implementation of a number of federal and state funded programs.
- That could be a lack of transportation to get to a job, lack of education to get a job, lack of childcare
- And as such, we oversee the implementation of a number of federal and state funded programs.
- That could be a lack of transportation to get to a job, lack of education to get a job, lack of childcare
- But every single one of those people, including myself, are working on multiple types of programs.
Summary:
The committee first laid over SB 1101 and SB 1813, then heard and advanced SB 1966 and SB 80. SB 1966, presented by Chairman Johns, was amended with a PCS to incorporate the House’s Memorial Roads and Bridges language after a House-Senate coordination issue; the committee adopted the PCS and passed the bill out unanimously, 9-0. SB 80, presented by Representative Clay Staires, was also amended with a PCS and described as a cleanup bill removing several outdated turnpike provisions; members noted it reflected a negotiated consensus, and it passed unanimously, 11-0.
After the bill votes, the committee received a required informational presentation from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce on the federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). Director Marshall Votes explained that Commerce administers the grant, keeps 5% for oversight, and passes 90% to 17 community action agencies serving all 77 counties. He said the program currently manages about $8.9 million, served about 33,000 low-income families last year, and leverages that funding into more than $250 million in broader community impact through services such as employment support, housing, transportation, education, health, and childcare.
Members asked about Commerce staffing and oversight, and Votes said a small team of a few employees handles planning, monitoring, training, and compliance for CSBG alongside other programs. Committee members thanked Commerce for its work and emphasized the importance of the program for rural communities and all 77 counties. The meeting ended with expressions of appreciation and adjournment.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:34:57.599><c> from</c> restorative policy grant program from restorative policy grant program
- There is also funding for Chair West's modified camera surveillance program so that childcare centers
- Chair West's modified camera surveillance program is for childcare centers that want to implement camera
- So, yes, the food shelf program is the only program in Minnesota that receives base funding.
- The food shelf program is the only program in Minnesota that receives base funding.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> reference so for enhancing program reference so for enhancing program Integrity<00:03:13.400><c>
- > CCAP</c><00:03:58.599><c> in</c> childcare assistance program or CCAP in childcare assistance program
- and programs that licensed programs and programs that operate<00:10:40.680><c> within</c><00:10:40.959
- </c> program so what happens when the program program so what happens when the program is<00:15:00.320
- of</c><01:16:26.199><c> a</c><01:16:26.320><c> couple</c> program program there's sort of a couple program
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight committee (10-9-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- program.
- Programs that participate programs.
- Especially listed on here, the employee childcare assistance partnership program and childcare employees
- and assistance partnership program and childcare<00:39:56.240><c> employees</c><00:39:57.040><c> um<
- program? program?
Summary:
The meeting opened with a quorum, approval of the September 18, 2025 minutes, and a staff update on recent tobacco settlement-funded agriculture activities. The agriculture side highlighted Commissioner Shell’s outreach, including school visits, farm visits, and speaking engagements in Kentucky and a trip to Tennessee to discuss program models. A representative also described a national conference in Iowa, where Kentucky’s agriculture finance program was praised as a $180 million loan program built with tobacco settlement funds. The board noted September approvals totaling $950,000 for the agriculture development board and $3.3 million for the finance corporation, along with staff activity such as site visits, program closures, and project reports. The board also announced that the KKMP report covering 2015-2022 would be distributed and that the annual report, marking the program’s 25th anniversary, was being prepared.
The board then reviewed two featured projects. The Organic Association of Kentucky requested $425,000 for organic producer support, but the board approved only one year of funding at $29,000, with members noting concern about recurring applicants and the need to evaluate long-term funding. The second project, by Joseph Dale Bentley in Lewis County, sought $51,300 to expand a small ruminant facility for goat production and export. Members were particularly interested because the project was already operating and creating market opportunities for Kentucky goat producers; the board approved half the project cost to help expand infrastructure and potentially allow quarantining on site.
The cabinet then presented its annual update on tobacco settlement fund use in public health. Julie Brooks, Sarah Johnson, and Andrea Day reported on the HANS home visitation program, tobacco prevention and cessation efforts, lung cancer screening, and early childhood oral health. HANS served more families in FY25, rising from 6,293 to 6,715, and increased services from 139,943 to over 143,000. Tobacco prevention and cessation programs continued to support Quit Now Kentucky and My Life, My Quit, though officials noted federal uncertainty and the loss of federal tobacco control infrastructure. They also reported a slight decline in student outreach and cessation requests, but continued demand from schools and communities for vaping and nicotine prevention support. Lung cancer screening expanded to 55 screens, with Kentucky cited as a model for other states due to improved incidence, survival, and early detection rates. Early oral health efforts continued through local health departments, with more trainings for public health nurses, continued varnish kits, and expanded support for dental graduates and hygiene teams.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we're for childcare centers.
- And so that does childcare centers.
- </c><00:31:49.200><c> I</c> children to a childcare facility. I children to a childcare facility.
- ><c> provide</c> childcare facilities would provide childcare facilities would provide transparency,<
- And no parent should question whether their child is safe in a childcare facility.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- are</c> programs are um programs that are programs are um programs that are provided<00:11:01.680><c
- A certified program is actually a program that meets a license exemption.
- programs there.
- programs there.
- > and</c> assistance program that CCAP program and assistance program that CCAP program and created<00
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 086 Part 2 Apr 10th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> on this program. on this program.
- Childcare assistance program: $9,500,000. 1,410 Department of Early Childhood. 1,410 Department of Early
- <03:47:23.120><c> assistance</c><03:47:23.520><c> 9500,000</c><03:47:24.479><c> program</c> Childcare
- assistance program and the local share of childcare subsidies.
- </c> program B8 Early Literacy Program program B8 Early Literacy Program Evidence<04:28:33.199><c> 9<
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article II Mar 13th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article II
Transcript Highlights:
- This would create a new testing program, $5 million in each fiscal year to develop a comprehensive program
- The whole blood pilot program, this would appropriate $10 million for a whole blood pilot program and
- This is not a current program at the agency. That's Article 11.
- Page 119 home visiting program is Representative Ross.
- Page 125, pediatric childcare facility development um.
Committee:
House Appropriations - S/C on Article II
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/12/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> to</c> Childcare centers are critical to Childcare centers are critical to Minnesota's<00:31:42.720
- ><c> possible</c><00:31:50.240><c> for</c> Childcare centers make it possible for Childcare centers make
- ><c> to</c> of childcare programs that responded to of childcare programs that responded to the<00:36
- </c> childcare programs, but they interfere childcare programs, but they interfere with<00:37:26.680>
- </c><01:09:32.040><c> needs</c> telling childcare providers what needs telling childcare providers what
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
February 24, 2026 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a childcare bill that I'm presenting on Children's Week.
- But childcare is expensive. Please help me pass this bill. Thank you.
- It creates a new Year 5 ISSA grant program.
- These people are the backbone of this program.
- She understands the program and my family has what we need.