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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Service (9-17-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- It's about stability and survival.
- It's about stability and survival.
- But when they're with us, they have true stability.
- But when they're with us, they have true stability.
- </c> long time because they have stability long time because they have stability with<00:35:43.760><c
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services heard a presentation on Kentucky personal care homes from representatives of the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities, Management Systems of Kentucky, and Elder Care Partners. Witnesses described personal care homes as a lower-cost, 24/7 residential option for adults with serious mental illness who do not qualify for nursing home care but need structured support, medication assistance, meals, housekeeping, transportation, and supervision. They said the homes are regulated by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, are not Medicaid-funded, and rely on a state supplementation rate of about $50.70 per day, which they argued no longer covers operating costs because of rising food, labor, insurance, and maintenance expenses.
The presenters said the sector has shrunk significantly over time, citing a drop from 64 homes in 2002 to 34 today among the homes serving this population, with 30 closures over 23 years and two more closures since August. They argued that the closures have contributed to homelessness, hospital overcrowding, and longer stays in psychiatric hospitals, and they gave examples of residents who had spent many months in hospitals before stabilizing in a personal care home. One provider also described spending more than $800,000 on capital improvements after acquiring Kentucky facilities and said reimbursement is too low to sustain safe operations. They asked for an incremental reimbursement increase over two years and said they have also proposed an assisted-living model for people with mental illness.
Members asked about staffing, reimbursement, and the number of people still needing placement. The presenters said there is no requirement for licensed or certified staff in these facilities, though some homes use medication technicians and occasional LPNs. They estimated they are currently serving about 2,000 residents and said they receive roughly 30 referrals for every one person admitted, with many referrals involving people whose needs exceed the personal care home level. Senator Meredith and Representative Fleming said any funding request would need documentation of savings and corresponding budget offsets, while Representative Duval expressed support and asked about possible staffing and program improvements. The witnesses also compared Kentucky’s flat-rate reimbursement to a more individualized reimbursement model in Minnesota, saying a needs-based system would better match staffing and reduce hospitalizations.
NM
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- status independent of public education. public education and in private schools currently and under
- They've been grouped into special education and special education. is not IDD.
- That's special education.
- In public education, it's split.
- . into private education.
Keywords:
infrastructure, water supply, flood mitigation, Texas Water Fund, community projects, funding allocations
Summary:
During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health Apr 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- to receive an update on these programs that are expected to continue playing a critical role in stabilizing
- Another thing to mention on the HR1, and this one kind of has to do with education and health.
- I also oversee the California Educational Facilities Authority that's housed also under the treasurer
- Together, these investments focus on strengthening regional systems of care, stabilizing access in rural
- We anticipate that enrollment will eventually stabilize slightly above the pandemic levels, and this
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Nov 7th, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- This is our Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee. This is our last day, Ms. Sandra, to meet.
- Legislative education staff for helping on all of this.
- It focuses on shifts affecting multiple agencies at once, not the siloed scope of education, health,
- and human services, transportation, stabilization, and examines major federal laws and rule changes for
- Other states, all states, higher education and research have had to cut federal funding and had to cut
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Appropriations Jun 24th, 2026
Senate Budget and Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- So what we like about this bill is that, again, it's ...education that we represent.
- On top of the 6%, they're already being asked to stabilize a system which isn't stabilized.
- You could expand that to help them stabilize the system by helping to repay back the loan.
- And given that we overpaid them for years, maybe using a little of their money to help stabilize our
- In the short-term stabilization, the state could lend the fund money. The state could put money in.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/05/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- has increased over time, and that there is a theme of ongoing education.
- She added that the alliance's role is to provide ongoing education as well. of care and continuing education
- We know that pain management and palliative care education are inadequate.
- </c> management and paliative Care education management and paliative Care education are<01:09:14.640
- </c><01:31:54.800><c> that</c> to try to secure and stabilized that to try to secure and stabilized that
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Christina Mendetta continued: “Special education multipliers were separated.
- Recent increases to special education funding, including adjustments to the multiplier, have helped stabilize
- For the record, I'm Julie Salvi with the Washington Education Association.
- Others have spent more money, primarily on voter education.
- We talk a lot about the cost of educating the voters, but in addition to educating the voters on what
Keywords:
accounts, finance, business regulation, transparency, audits, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, HB 2714, caseload forecasting, food assistance, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, state food assistance, budget forecasting, caseload forecast council, caseload forecast supervisor, Washington State
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- The Muslim commission would also allow lawmakers to address Islamophobia in education.
- Specific issues faced by the transgender community include health care, employment and economic stability
- , housing and homelessness, violence and safety, and education.
- Specific issues faced by the transgender community include health care, employment and economic stability
- , housing and homelessness, violence and safety, and education.
Summary:
The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight reopened a hearing on several bills related to public commissions, diversity on boards, and honorary or representative designations. Most of the testimony focused on bills promoting the rights and inclusion of American Muslims, including support for a Muslim commission that would recommend qualified Muslim residents for appointments, assess state programs’ effects on the community, and advise lawmakers. Witnesses described Islamophobia, discrimination in schools and public spaces, and the need for Muslim representation in government. One speaker, Ahmed Svahani, opposed the Muslim commission bill, arguing it could allow the state to define who counts as a “real Muslim,” create an official class, and silence dissenting voices.
Other testimony supported a bill to promote diversity on public boards and commissions, with Mass NOW arguing that boards should better reflect the state’s racial and gender diversity and that diverse boards make better decisions. Mass Equality testified in support of a commission on the status of transgender people, citing federal restrictions on gender-affirming care, discrimination in housing, employment, and education, and gaps in existing representation. The National Lawyers Guild’s Massachusetts chapter also supported the Muslim commission bill, citing civil-rights concerns and increased reports of discrimination and retaliation against Muslims.
No votes were taken on the bills themselves during the hearing. At the end of testimony, a motion was made and seconded to close the hearing, and the committee voted in favor of adjournment, ending the hearing.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 118 May 12th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The education and outreach plan must include a public education and outreach strategy for secondary handlers
- A local education provider...
- Are we funding education? Are we funding... Are we funding education?
- I move SB078 and the appropriations committee report and the education report. ...and the education report
- The committee report is adopted. to the education report. Education report. Representative Brown.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- WE CHOSE EDUCATION OVER INDOCTRINATION. WE CHOSE EDUCATION OVER INDOCTRINATION.
- AND THEIR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE MARKET IS SEEING STABILITY.
- FLORIDA IS ALSO LEAD ON THE ISSUE OF EDUCATION.
- FAMILY DESERVES UNIVERSITIES THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION ON DOCTOR NATION AND THE EDUCATION MUST BE ATTAINABLE
- WE CODIFIED PARENTAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 5/7/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> antagonists at post-secary education antagonists at post-secary education institutions<00:31:14.080
- :01.440><c> care</c> funding also educates health care funding also educates health care providers<00
- It is a bit of an education Perhaps.
- Stabilizing the hospitals happens.
- </c> dollars is is going to stabilize dollars is is going to stabilize hospitals<01:26:09.520><c> that
Bills:
HF2435
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Apr 22nd, 2026
Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- For example, college-educated people are more likely to do a survey than non-college-educated.
- Or at least they tell us they're college-educated, right?
- If you're trying to create some stability in this place, are those key roles that could help create stability
- And I think it's an opportunity to educate the public, to use this document to educate the public about
- And I think it's an opportunity to educate the public, to use this document to educate the public about
Summary:
The Legislative Arrangements and Procedure Committee met with a quorum, approved the prior minutes, and then took up several follow-up items related to legislative security, public records, and the impacts of term limits. The Secretary of State’s office presented draft language to make legislators’ and candidates’ residential addresses confidential in public records, with discussion of who would be covered, how the protection would work, and whether it should expire when a candidate’s term ends. Members raised concerns about unintended consequences, transparency, and whether the public should still be able to see enough information to evaluate residency requirements. Rather than act immediately, the committee set the draft aside for a future meeting and asked for an amendment reflecting the Secretary of State’s suggested changes.
The committee also reviewed a security best-practices memo and NCSL materials on capitol security. The memo encouraged legislators to be aware of their surroundings, avoid real-time vacation posting, vary routines, report threats, and follow security alerts. Members discussed a recent incident and the need to improve alert distribution and update contact information so legislators and staff receive notices consistently. The Secretary of State and committee members noted that the alert system may need refinement, including a separate legislative notification channel.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to Garrity Consulting’s final report on how to mitigate the effects of legislative term limits. The consultants summarized interviews, surveys, and focus groups with legislators, the public, and stakeholders, identifying major themes such as loss of institutional knowledge, leadership turnover, staffing pressures, and the need for stronger onboarding and training. Recommendations included considering annual sessions or shifting biennial sessions to even-numbered years, restructuring organizational session, making interim committees more consistent with regular committees, adding office hours, formalizing mentorship and leadership succession planning, expanding staff and professional development resources, creating public-facing educational tools, and improving communication and virtual testimony options. Members generally appreciated the report and its phased implementation roadmap, while also debating the practicality of some recommendations and the tension between making service more demanding and keeping the legislature accessible to new candidates.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Lawmakers and Leaders Announce Yes to Homes Housing Package - 03/04/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The stability to attain home ownership yields stability for our families, communities, and our state.
- The stability to attain home ownership yields stability for our families, communities, and our state.
- :02:21.800><c> stability</c><00:02:22.800><c> that</c> ownership yields stability that ownership yields
- stability that stability<00:02:23.440><c> for</c><00:02:23.599><c> our</c><00:02:23.800><c> families
- </c><00:02:24.480><c> communities</c> stability for our families communities stability for our families
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For example, college-educated people are more likely to do a survey than non-college-educated people.
- Or at least they tell us they're college educated, right?
- If you're trying to create some stability in this place, are those key roles that could help create stability
- And I think it's an opportunity to educate the public, to use this document to educate the public about
- And I think it's an opportunity to educate the public, to use this document to educate the public about
Summary:
The Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee met with a quorum, approved the prior minutes, and then took up a draft bill to make legislators’ and candidates’ residential addresses confidential in public records. Legislative Council and the Secretary of State explained the proposal was prompted by security concerns and would protect residential addresses while still allowing election officials to verify residency and keep candidate names and offices public. Members raised concerns about unintended consequences, transparency, and how the change would affect rural districts and residency enforcement. The Secretary of State suggested an amendment to end the confidentiality when a candidate’s term ends, and the committee agreed to hold the bill over for further discussion at the next meeting.
The committee also reviewed follow-up materials on legislator security and best practices, including advice on situational awareness, internet hygiene, varying routines, and reporting threats, along with NCSL materials comparing capitol security practices in other states. Members discussed a recent security incident and the need to keep alert contact information current, and staff said they would continue working with the Highway Patrol on legislative-specific notifications.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to Garrity Consulting’s final report on mitigating the effects of legislative term limits. The consultants summarized survey, focus group, and stakeholder input showing concerns about loss of institutional knowledge, leadership turnover, onboarding demands, and workload pressures, while also noting public support for term limits and annual sessions. Recommendations included considering annual sessions or shifting biennial sessions to even-numbered years, restructuring organizational session and interim committee work, creating office hours and more structured orientation and mentorship, expanding ongoing training and staff support, improving public communication and virtual testimony rules, and addressing barriers to service such as employer support and travel costs. Members discussed the tension between making the legislature more effective and preserving a citizen-legislature model, and the report was received as a roadmap for future implementation rather than immediate action.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (10-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> and that includes continuing education and that includes continuing education requirements,<00:04
- </c><00:04:33.120><c> of</c> another indication of the stability of another indication of the stability
- So, again, that's another good indication of the stability of the market.
- So, again, that's another good indication of the stability of the market.
- So, again, that's another good indication of the stability of the market.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:15
Department of Insurance Update 00:01:39
Department of Financial Institutions Update 00:37:07
Insurance Industry Update 00:54:50
Credit Union Industry Update 01:10:53, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 16 minutes, and then received an update from Insurance Commissioner Sharon Clark and staff on the Department of Insurance. Clark reviewed department activity, including growth in premium volume and licensing, consumer complaints and recoveries, and a rise in fraud referrals. She said the department has 66 open fraud cases and described common schemes such as staged auto accidents, inflated repair or cleanup charges, and roofing scams. She also said the department’s investigators often prepare strong cases but face reluctance from local prosecutors, especially in Fayette and Jefferson counties, to pursue them.
Clark reported favorable workers’ compensation news, saying rates will decrease 9.7% next year for the 20th straight year. She contrasted that with a difficult property insurance market driven by storms, reinsurance costs, inflation, labor shortages, and litigation, but said Kentucky’s market remains relatively stable, citing the Kentucky Fair Plan’s small number of policies. She then warned of significant 2026 health insurance premium increases on the exchange: 16.1% for Molina, 23% for Anthem, and 37% for WCare, after CareSource withdrew. She said the rates were reviewed by actuaries and found fair, but that the biggest pressure point is the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which she said could leave about 90% of exchange enrollees facing a compounded increase.
Members questioned Clark about fraud prosecution, the number of people in commercial versus public coverage, and the impact of expiring subsidies. Clark said the prosecution issue is mainly with Commonwealth attorneys and that rural counties are more cooperative than urban ones. She also said the health market is individually rated and that older enrollees would be hit harder, while the loss of tax credits could push some people out of the marketplace. One member asked about the attorney general’s recent opinion on SB 188, the PBM bill; staff said attorneys were still reviewing it. Clark closed by noting that Kentucky’s fraud and towing/storage legislation has become a model for other states.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- is designed to move people out of the traditional punishment system and into pathways focused on stability
- I'm an educator and, as introduced, I'm a member of San Francisco Bay Area Families for Safe Streets.
- Families lose stability in our policy... ...want to seek help at all.
- Families lose stability and are pushed further into crisis, even when there are protections in the law
- Survivors tell us that safety comes from stability and support, not from dangerous policy that has no
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- We hope to continue doing that outreach and potentially expand it to try and educate more people about
- Again, focusing on education initiatives and pursuing discipline against the most egregious actors who
- So one of my goals coming in is fiscal stability for the State Bar and budget stability.
- So one of my goals coming in is fiscal stability for the State Bar and budget stability.
- and making sure people are aware of the risks. ...education and making sure people are aware of the
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> education spending. education spending.
- education services.
- </c> strong educational benefits. strong educational benefits.
- The statewide education property tax, which is our only tax at 100% goes to education. >> Goes to education
- </c> for education. for education.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- The largest of which are in K-12 education, where funding is added to both the school seismic safety
- I'll close today with education.
- And for higher education, $22 million in funding is proposed in minor works.
- However, we're disappointed to see the team health education renovation building, excuse me, the team
- health education for WSU Spokane was passed over.
Bills:
HB2295
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities