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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

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  • The contract agreement with the program.
  • completion of the EMS education program completion of the EMS education program and<00:16:40.000
  • It's a good program that just expands something we already have.
  • Does this program do something like that, or how does that operate?
  • <00:38:50.800> to in the federal tax credit program to in the federal tax credit program to
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

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  • And this is a proven program.
  • So, the underlying bill had a grant program, and we thought it was important to keep the grant program
  • or within within the program to be within the program or within the program to be operational what what
  • funding to continue their program.
  • I have a DC cost of the old program, the program that we fixed in 2016-17, of 4.6%. 6% high-priority
Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 1630, which would direct AHCCCS to seek federal approval for a home- and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with quarterly implementation updates, stakeholder input, and a cap on enrollment. The sponsor and advocates from Arizona Mad Moms argued the bill would create an assisted-living-style Medicaid option for the most disabled SMI individuals, improve continuity of care, and reduce state general fund costs by shifting some expenses to federal Medicaid funding. Access testified neutral, estimating a total fiscal impact of $27.7 million, including $5.83 million general fund, and explained the need for CMS approval. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the initial cap to 250 members, changing reporting frequency, and adjusting eligibility and expansion conditions, then passed SB 1630 as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1131, which originally required school districts and charter schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans and appropriated $1 million for implementation. An amendment replaced the mandate with a reporting requirement on AED counts, CPR/AED-trained staff, and whether schools have a plan, while keeping a grant component for AEDs and prioritizing rural schools. The American Heart Association supported the amended approach as a way to gather baseline data and target resources, and members discussed AED training, school preparedness, and whether the funding should favor rural or high-population schools. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1131 as amended on a 9-1 vote, with Senator Kuby voting no and several members explaining concerns about funding and priorities. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1582, which concerned the school safety interoperability fund. An amendment shifted the appropriation from the Department of Education to the Department of Administration and allocated funds to specific county sheriff offices for continuing operation and maintenance of existing interoperability systems, while narrowing the program to public safety agencies and school districts and requiring twice-yearly testing. Sheriffs, a county school superintendent, and the Arizona Sheriffs Association described the systems as useful for drills and real emergencies, improving communication between schools and first responders; one speaker noted the program had been used in drills and at least one live deployment. Some members questioned the audit findings, the focus on rural counties, and whether the program was a good use of funds, while supporters emphasized its value for school safety. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1582 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1504, which would change retirement rules for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel by allowing earlier normal retirement and shortening the COLA waiting period, with an amendment exempting the changes from the statutory pre-funding requirement. Supporters from firefighter and police groups said the bill would improve recruitment and retention and let employees receive earned benefits sooner, while city, county, and taxpayer representatives warned it would add substantial unfunded liabilities and undermine the 2016 pension reforms. Actuarial testimony estimated significant costs, including tens of millions in annual or upfront impacts depending on how the change is funded, and members debated whether the amendment would shift costs onto future taxpayers or simply spread them over time. The transcript ends during continued testimony and discussion on SB 1504, before a final vote is reached.
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  • parole, had no serious disciplinary infractions in the past three years, have completed the required programming
  • In these program houses, there is accountability, training, and support for a successful transition.
  • input from the probation and parole department, sex and violent offenders registration manager, programs
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services 2ND REVISED Feb 16th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

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  • , the early prevention screening, treatment, and diagnosis program.
  • Why could we not use that program? Thank you.
  • Why can we not use that program and let those interested in having their children tested?
  • The reality is that the uptake in those programs is relatively low.
  • The programming is already in place.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session Aug 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • concerned about the increasing cost, cost of living, uh, and the federal budget has cut many of these programs
  • increased police presence, expanded emergency services, sobering centers, and mental health diversion programs
  • , homelessness programs, the kind of things that we in this chamber expect them to do, and the kind of
  • have required TDCJ to adopt a gender responsive risk needs assessment. 182 would have expanded the program
  • for accessibility for female inmates through redirecting TDCJ to ensure a wide variety of programming
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

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  • It's the most powerful, fully reusable rocket ever built, supporting NASA's Artemis program and critical
  • The oversized overweight corridor program is an innovative initiative sponsored by Senator Lucio and
  • The program was designed to expedite freight, international trade while improving roadway safety.
  • This the bill we've heard previously as the others have to the program of categories and the uniform
  • transportation program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 28th, 2025

Public Health

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  • So if it's a loan program, why is your fiscal note...?
  • Texas has a wonderful vaccine program for children, the Texas Vaccines for Children program.
  • Charity care programs exist for this very purpose.
  • in TDLR to create this program.
  • The CRNA program currently lasts about 36 months.
TX
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  • This program was established by Senate Bill 2173.
  • The program was not funded.
  • We have modeled the R.A.M.P. program almost identical to the JAMP program, and one of the things, Senator
  • Texas Tech, for example, and others do have online APRN programs.
  • Texas because they are good programs in the State.
TX
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  • blueprint to plan and dedicate resources toward health care workforce needs and to inventory all programs
  • Senate Bill 2308 would establish a public private grant program administered by the Health and Human
  • This program is funded only through gifts, grants, and donations.
  • This is a scientifically rigorous and ethically sound program.
  • rating or higher on two or more of the listed CMS five-star quality rating. system categories.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025

Public Health

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  • Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Health Science Center in San Antonio.
  • for and support the Healthy Texas Women, Family planning and breast and cervical cancer screening programs
  • director for OBGYN residency programs and serves as as associate program director for an MFM fellowship
  • I was a residency program director for almost 15 years, and many of the people I trained that I know
  • Most of them are women in all OBGYN programs. It's about 85%.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Session (04/21/22)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHKZjSMGYKo, 2026-06-14T02:39:02+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/ 0:00 House Session – April 21, 2022 4:56 Adjourn from the Session of April 21,2022 5:10 Prayer – Reverend Bob Stewart 8:07 Pledge of Allegiance 8:31 National Anthem – Piccola Opera Youth Chorus of Manchester 10:54 Leaves of Absence 11:43 Introduction of Guests 12:57 Memorial Resolution – Rep. Katherine Rogers 26:15 House Resolution #23 27:28 Tartan Day Program 42:36 Bill removed from Consent Calendar: SB 376-FN, SB 394-FN 43:01 Consent Calendar Adopted 44:34 SB 458-FN 1:21:27 SB 291 1:33:26 SB 306-FN 1:46:54 SB 401-FN 2:02:34 SB 456-FN-A 2:03:31 SB 381-FN-A 2:04:29 SB 420-FN-A-L 2:08:51 Motion to remove HB 172 from the Table 2:14:07 Motion to remove HB 1506-FN from the Table 2:18:53 SB 242 2:29:13 SB 365 2:32:56 SB 418-FN 2:54:45 SB 425-FN 2:55:45 SB 427-FN 2:59:28 Announcements 2:59:47 Lunch Recess until 1:00 pm 4:06:56 SB 267-FN-A 4:08:28 SB 438-FN-L 4:33:38 SB 403-FN-A 4:50:38 SB 407-FN 4:58:37 SB 416-FN 5:02:55 SB 430-FN-A 5:16:11 SB 444-FN 5:17:06 SB 459-FN 5:38:12 SB 278-FN 5:39:06 SB 346-FN-A 5:42:25 SB 240 5:58:09 SB 241 6:11:29 SB 442-FN 6:26:32 Motion to Print Debate on SB 240 in the Permanent Journal 6:26:45 Motion to Print Debate on SB 241 in the Permanent Journal 6:27:20 SB 376-FN 6:36:22 SB 394-FN 6:37:11 Third Reading Motion 6:37:54 Announcements 6:39:21 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Espitia 6:40:12 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Belanger 6:41:40 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Ammon 6:52:00 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Perez 6:56:20 House in Recess until the Call of the Chair, 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Edpol Committee Meeting - 2025-03-26

Education Policy

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  • So the Direct Admissions Program, this is.
  • A lot more people who are in the program complete the FAFSA.
  • We are not creating any new programs here; we are simply streamlining data.
  • Participation, because of all the benefits of this program, it's a wonderful, wonderful program.
  • But I believe that that cost outweighs the benefits of the program.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 03/13/25

Taxes

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  • Sections four and five pertain to the online political contribution refund program, and these come from
  • Sections four and five pertain to the online political contribution refund program, and these come from
  • This is for purposes of the credit enhancement program.
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