Transcript Highlights:

• I trust their here in Fremont County. I trust their knowledge.
• </c> trust land. It is still deed land. trust land. It is still deed land.
• I want to see harmony. federal trust lands held in trust for federal trust lands held in trust for the
• </c> of the federal trust land held in trust of the federal trust land held in trust in<01:48:49.040>
• . we did not receive any our funds. we did not receive any funding funding funding for<03:55:54.800><

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Tribal Relations

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• fund and non-general fund also general fund and non-general fund so<00:42:57.920><c> I</c><00:42:58.040
• We recall that we made some effort to get those costs funded by a special revenue fund.
• </c><00:46:11.680><c> so</c><00:46:12.599><c> uh</c> funded by a special Revenue fund so uh funded by
• they trust you to do or not.
• they trust you to do or not.

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• , with excess funds transferred to the classroom trust fund.
• So one percent comes from the Classroom Trust Fund and another percent will come from the Gaming Proceeds
• So from the trust fund, under 1784, the Classroom Trust Fund, that would be $3.3 million.
• So from the trust fund, under 1784, the Classroom Trust Fund, that would be $3.3 million.
• So from the trust fund, 1784, the Classroom Trust Fund, that would be 0 to 3.3 million.

Committee: House Higher Education and Workforce Development

Summary: The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development heard two bills. House Bill 3221, sponsored by Rep. Castile, would bar state funds from supporting higher education degree programs that the federal government designates as low-earning, with the Coordinating Board for Higher Education reviewing the federal list and reporting impacts. The sponsor framed it as taxpayer accountability and return on investment, while many committee members and witnesses argued it was premature, lacked data, and could harm essential but lower-paid fields such as education, social work, early childhood education, counseling, and the arts. Supporters said the bill would mirror federal policy and affect only a small number of programs; opponents warned it could discourage universities from offering needed programs and would not account for long-term career outcomes or transferable skills. No vote was taken, and the sponsor said the bill was still a work in progress. Testimony in support of HB 3221 came from a lobbyist for FGA Action and others who said federal law is already moving in this direction and cited a small number of affected programs. Opposition came from representatives of independent colleges, community colleges, and other witnesses who said the federal rules are still being developed, the earnings test is based on a limited snapshot, and some low-wage programs serve important workforce needs or lead to later advancement. Several members asked for more information on the federal list, the number and demographics of affected students, and possible unintended consequences for rural schools and workforce development. The committee then heard House Bill 3416, sponsored by Rep. Bosley, which would create the Strengthening HBCUs Fund and direct a portion of gaming and classroom trust revenues to Lincoln University and Harris-Stowe State University for capital improvements and related support. The sponsor said the bill is intended to address historic underfunding of HBCUs and align Missouri with similar efforts in other states and at the federal level. Lincoln University President John Mosley testified in support, describing recent growth, major campus projects, and the need for additional infrastructure funding without increasing debt. Committee members asked about the funding amounts, whether Lincoln receives any special state support, and how the money would be distributed. No opposition testimony was heard, and the committee adjourned after the HB 3416 hearing without taking a vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• The supplemental funding is necessary to prevent a lapse in funding and to ensure continued services
• Yes, they are, because of the funding issues.
• And I trust you and what you're trying to do.
• So they are looking to fund the gap. Until 2028.
• And while I trust my colleague, I do not trust this organization to take $2 million on top of the $4.3

Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several measures. The main floor debate centered on House Bill 2787, a one-time $2 million supplemental for the Choosing Childbirth program through the State Department of Health. Supporters said the money would prevent a lapse in services for more than 4,000 mothers and children, especially in rural areas, until the organization can reenter the bidding process in 2028. Opponents questioned the nonprofit’s transparency, donor base, leadership, and prior use of state funds, arguing the Legislature should not provide another supplemental without clearer accountability. The bill passed 70-19, and the emergency clause also passed. The House also considered Senate Bill 546 on data privacy. After floor amendments removed the emergency clause and set a January 1, 2027 effective date, the bill was explained as a comprehensive consumer data privacy measure applying to certain businesses operating in Oklahoma. It would give consumers rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal data, with enforcement through the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and civil penalties for violations. The bill passed 84-4. In addition, House Bill 2786 received a joint committee report and passed with no debate; it provides supplemental funding to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to complete fiscal year 2025 payments to CCBHCs and other vendors, and its emergency clause also passed. The House adopted House Resolution 1034 recognizing February as Black History Month. The chamber also heard several introductions and announcements before adjourning.

Transcript Highlights:

• the trust people. Uh and I hope you'll the trust people.
• irrevocable trust and not a revocable trust. trust. trust.
• The only trusts with respect to which the trust council had expressed concern were the spendthrift trusts
• </c> defined type of trust. defined type of trust.
• funds funds but otherwise funds &gt;&gt; is<04:39:04.561><c> the</c><04:39:04.639><c> CA</c><04:39:04.879

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Texas Permanent School Fund lost $250 million when Russia invaded Ukraine.
• The way that most states invest is they track market funds, market-based exchange trading funds, ETFs
• Over half of their funds should be weighted toward China.
• But they often embed themselves in institutions that are highly trusted and respected.
• It creates an environment where trust is paramount, complicating the situation significantly.

Bills: HB34 , HB128 , HB621 , HB748 , HB2259 , HB2960 , HB3113 , HB4749 , SB835 , HB128

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally, cultural exchange, educational exchange, tourism, bilateral cooperation, foreign relations

Transcript Highlights:

• He received a $530,000 grant from a program funded by the USDA.
• He received a $530,000 grant from a program funded by the USDA.
• </c><00:09:39.360><c> turkey</c> session the Senate dfl funded turkey session the Senate dfl funded turkey
• </c><00:10:25.560><c> these</c> program The Grain Indemnity fund these program The Grain Indemnity fund
• </c><00:19:47.280><c> are</c> biggest areas where we get funding are biggest areas where we get funding

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I've just got a question about the rainy day fund, the budget trust reserve fund, whatever we want to
• fund, or budget reserve trust fund, in the country.
• </c> in this time into the rainy day trust in this time into the rainy day trust fund.<00:52:13.600><
• </c><00:53:39.200><c> fund</c><00:53:39.440><c> or</c> healthiest rainy day trust fund or healthiest
• reserve trust fund in the country. country. country.

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• SHOULD WE CONTINUE TO FUND THEM?
• WE DO TRUST THAT MR.
• KISSEL AND I TRUST MR.
• ALL OF US HAVE TROUBLE TRUSTING MR. KISSEL.
• WITH ALL DUE RESPECT TO HIMSELF WE ARE WORRIED THAT WE CANNOT TRUST HIM IN TERMS OF FUNDING, IN TERMS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Fund.
• So for years now, we've been working through issues with the Aviation Trust Fund.
• This is a dedicated fund stream within the state's transportation fund, administered through the DOTD's
• For example, at a 90 to 10 match, Louisiana's Aviation Trust Fund has been historically set at $29.8
• out the trust fund balance each year, this will allow them to consider all relevant data, including

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee met on May 5, 2026, and first considered Senate Bill 436 by Senator Cloud, which revises how annual aviation fuel estimates are calculated for the Aviation Trust Fund. Senator Cloud explained that the fund supports airport and aviation projects and is used to draw down federal matching dollars, but its credited amount has remained flat for years despite changing fuel sales. The committee adopted a set of amendments allowing DOTD’s Office of Multimodal Commerce to use federal and other public data sources, requiring annual sales tax collection reports from the Department of Revenue, and making a technical change. The bill was then reported favorably as amended, with several supporters’ cards entered into the record. The committee next took up House Bill 1039 by Representative Desotel, dealing with local sales and use tax audit procedures. Desotel said the bill was intended to improve fairness, transparency, and consistency in local audits, especially where businesses face multiple simultaneous audits by different parishes. A nine-amendment set was offered; after discussion, the committee adopted all amendments except Amendment 4, which would have required private auditing firms to be domiciled in Louisiana, and authorized staff to make technical changes. Members raised concerns about whether the bill could unintentionally encourage delays in audits and about whether audits in one parish could trigger audits in others. Desotel said the goal was to add guardrails without harming parish taxing authority, and the bill was reported as amended. Several witnesses and committee members spoke in support of stronger limits on repeated parish audits, describing the burden on businesses and the need for a more uniform process. Support cards were read into the record from multiple individuals and organizations, including the Louisiana Retailers Association and NFIB. Senate Bill 423 was then voluntarily deferred, and the committee adjourned after no further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• Creating a health equity zone trust fund that actually gives neighborhoods the power to develop their
• So this trust fund would be part of that.
• The Health Equity Trust Zone Fund created by Section 36 would allow programs like this to grow and take
• This bill directly helps fund people.
• I know the impact that the ELE Fund has, I know the impact that the ELE Fund has, and I can only imagine

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket of bills focused on MassHealth benefits and reimbursement, health equity, behavioral health, public health, dental access, 340B drug pricing, tobacco cessation, and coverage for children. The chairs emphasized rising health care costs, provider shortages, administrative burdens, and persistent inequities by income, race, geography, and immigration status. Much of the testimony centered on H.1416/S.901, an act to advance health equity, with legislators and members of the Health Equity Compact arguing for statewide benchmarks, stronger health equity leadership, reimbursement for interpreter services, community health workers and patient navigation, Medicaid graduate medical education support, and a health equity zone trust fund. Witnesses described disparities in life expectancy, maternal mortality, access to primary care, and the impact of federal Medicaid and social service cuts, and urged the committee to report the bill favorably. The committee also heard strong support for H.1368/S.847 on rapid whole genome sequencing for critically ill MassHealth children. Testifiers from industry, academia, hospitals, and families said early sequencing can end long diagnostic odysseys, improve treatment decisions, shorten hospital stays, and save money, while also providing emotional relief and information for families. The hearing then moved to H.1407 on MassHealth rate parity for inpatient behavioral health providers, where Rep. Scanlan and the Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems said the bill would codify existing administrative parity so managed care plans cannot pay less than the MassHealth fee-for-service rate. On H.1392/S.853 to preserve and protect public health, witnesses supported higher vaccine administration fees to improve provider participation and immunization rates. The committee also heard testimony on H.770/845 to protect 340B providers in MassHealth, and on S.848 to require reporting and transparency around 340B revenues and outside administrative costs. Additional bills drew testimony on tobacco cessation coverage for MassHealth members, with advocates supporting broader access to counseling and medications through medical, behavioral health, and dental providers. On H.1409, a nursing home operator asked for more flexibility in a MassHealth staffing-related penalty tied to patient days per resident. On H.1401/S.888, supporters of the “Take 10” dental access proposal said adult MassHealth dental coverage is underused because too few dentists accept MassHealth, leading to long travel times and avoidable emergency room visits; they urged incentive payments for dentists serving new adult MassHealth patients. Finally, on H.1403/S.855, “Cover All Kids,” advocates and immigrant community members urged removal of immigration status as a barrier to full MassHealth coverage for children, while also backing a related bill to ensure 12 months of continuous coverage for children. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and asked questions on costs, reimbursement levels, and implementation details.

Transcript Highlights:

• We're a self-funded agency. So, money. We're a self-funded agency.
• A credit union trust, a regular public trust company. >> Sure.
• A credit union trust, a regular public trust company. >> Sure.
• A credit union trust, a regular public trust company. >> Sure.
• A credit union trust, a regular public trust company. >> Sure.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• A bill number Tab, 10 Cs for Cs for SB 498. on Trust fund interest for purposes approved by the Supreme
• I have my trust account.
• And it's always been a portion of the Fed funds rate.
• Funding historical data from funding Florida legal aid the designated IOTA.
• target rate 2, 1%, of the federal funds rate.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This concern involves an erosion of trust in the public health licensing division.
• The other 25% of general fund is really back office operations, you know, my... ...25% of general fund
• There's also been an erosion in trust in medical science, trust in government, and you put those two
• I mean, there's also been an erosion in trust in medical science.
• The state employee health plan is self-funded. Blue Cross is a contractor for it.

Summary: The Committee on Director Nominations met with four members present and approved the prior minutes without objection. Chair Jay Kaufman outlined the committee’s role in reviewing executive nominations and explained the hearing process for three nominees: Mary Foote for the Office of Economic Opportunity, Debbie Johnston for the Department of Health Services, and Chuck Bassett. Foote did not appear for her hearing, and members discussed her absence and alleged omissions in her disclosure materials, including prior service with Planned Parenthood-related organizations. The committee then moved to reject her nomination, and the motion passed 3-2, recommending that the full Senate reject Mary Foote. Debbie Johnston, nominee to lead the Department of Health Services, appeared and gave an opening statement describing her Arizona background, prior Senate staff work, and more than 20 years with the Arizona Hospital and Health Care Association. She said her priorities at ADHS include rebuilding trust in public health licensing, improving stakeholder engagement, standardizing rulemaking communication, addressing alleged religious discrimination and retaliation concerns in licensing, and using technology and AI to improve efficiency. In questioning, senators pressed her on her management style, conflict-of-interest safeguards given her prior industry role, enforcement priorities, budget pressures, behavioral health and assisted living oversight, and the department’s response to COVID-19. Johnston said she would follow statutes, recuse herself from enforcement matters involving former contacts, and resign if directed to carry out an unlawful policy. She also said the department does not regulate therapy itself, only facilities, and that it would rely on legal counsel regarding the governor’s conversion-therapy executive order and related federal civil-rights allegations. Several senators focused on public health trust and the department’s pandemic response, with Johnston acknowledging concerns about closures, data collection, and communication during COVID-19 while saying she would review past after-action materials and be better prepared in the future. Public testimony from stakeholders in aging services and health care strongly supported her confirmation, praising her accessibility, responsiveness, and collaborative approach. After testimony, the vice chair moved to recommend Johnston’s confirmation to the full Senate. The roll call was underway when the transcript ended, with several members voting aye and one member expressing reservations about her not reviewing the pandemic after-action report before another crisis occurs.

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, existing public funds are already... ...bank recycle public funds?
• board fund.
• Fund, and some others.
• , including the general fund.
• We have the Public Works Trust Fund, which unfortunately the governor's budget once again swept $75 million

Bills: SB5754

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: public bank, state bank, finance, banking regulations, economic development, state investment, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• How much funding? I'm sorry. How much funding?
• funds.
• It is state funds.
• Louisiana gives almost no funds.
• Okay, Senator, I'm not here about funding. I don't have anything to do with funding.

Committee: Senate Health & Welfare

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first advanced SB 1224, which requires DCFS to look into cases where a child under 17 is involved in a pregnancy, with added oversight for children under 12; it was reported favorably. The committee also favorably reported SB 1100, described as repealing an outdated statute. White Coat Day remarks welcomed physicians to the Capitol and thanked them for their service, including efforts to improve Medicaid reimbursement. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and physician licensure, was reported favorably. HB 1231 clarified that Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring applies to insulin-dependent patients, including those with gestational diabetes, and was also reported favorably. HB 198, which sets reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures such as colonoscopies, eye, ENT, and gastroenterology services, passed favorably. HB 1160, creating a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical graduates, prompted a lengthy exchange about delayed rulemaking and whether the board had added requirements beyond statute; despite concerns, it was reported favorably. The committee also advanced several resolutions and oversight measures. HCR 67, prompted by a personal family experience with a special-needs child’s acute care needs, creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children; it was amended and reported favorably. HCR 27, calling for a statewide evaluation of autism services by LDH and the Department of Education, was reported favorably. HB 223, which recreates DCFS, was amended to shorten the sunset date and require law enforcement reporting through a secure web platform, then reported favorably. HCR 28, creating a task force on school nurse orientation and training for new graduates, was reported favorably after testimony from school nurses about the lack of standardized orientation and the risks of placing inexperienced nurses alone in schools. The committee also took up HB 469, which would allow pharmacy license renewal applicants to designate a portion of fees to eligible schools including Xavier University’s College of Pharmacy; after opposition from Senator Cloud and a roll call, the bill was deferred. HB 1182, a cleanup bill changing the occupational therapy certifying entity and adjusting fees, and HB 1076, eliminating one of two sunset provisions for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board, were both reported favorably. HB 1216, a major rewrite of clinical laboratory personnel rules, was deferred after concerns that it would restrict existing phlebotomy and lab functions in ways that could conflict with recent law. Finally, HB 457 and HB 616, both by Representative Knox and focused on homelessness, drew extensive testimony: HB 457 established minimum standards for shelters and similar facilities and was reported favorably as amended, while HB 616 would allow audits of homelessness-related funding and databases; after debate over privacy, federal funding oversight, and accountability, the committee adopted an amendment changing enforcement language from "may" to "shall" and continued hearing testimony from opponents and supporters.

Transcript Highlights:

• , sorry, a scammer impersonates a trusted person to get consumers to send money or personal information
• Case we brought against an entity called CLA State Services, which was running a trust mill scheme.
• Act, or UPMIFA, and the Trust and Estate Distribution Resolution.
• Act, or of MIFA, and the Trust and Estate Distribution Resolution.
• Or UPMIFA and the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act, or TEDRA.

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I will tell you, I'm so proud it gets funded every year—$800,000 gets funded to make this happen.
• funds, and municipal funding sources.
• Certainly that could be directed to year-round housing trust funds, and municipal funding sources can
• Certainly that could be directed to year-round housing trust funds, and municipal funding sources can
• The funds here would be administered by our affordable housing trust, which they are already doing for

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Housing

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing heard testimony on several housing bills, with much of the discussion focused on seasonal communities and funding for year-round housing in places like Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod, and the Berkshires. Speakers supported bills including H. 4410/S. 966 and related seasonal communities legislation, which would allow local option real estate transfer fees and expand tools for towns to preserve and create affordable housing. Testimony emphasized severe housing shortages, high home prices, workforce displacement, and impacts on public safety, schools, health care, and local businesses. Many witnesses said the transfer fee would provide a sustainable local revenue stream, citing prior land bank models on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard as proof the approach can work. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3989 regarding seasonal community designation, with supporters arguing that towns should be included automatically or through a simpler opt-in process, and on H. 4568 to expand the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, which would broaden access to a federal voucher-based savings and self-sufficiency model. Senator Edwards testified in support of a bill to create training for municipal board members, describing it as a toolkit to improve informed local decision-making. Senator O’Connor testified for a bed bug bill, saying it would create clearer landlord and tenant notification and treatment requirements and provide needed legal guidance after his family’s experience with an infestation. Senator Lovely also testified for the Homeworks program, which provides transportation so homeless children in motels and shelters can attend after-school activities. The committee further heard testimony on a bill to fund housing in seasonal communities through a transfer fee and on a companion measure to expand the seasonal communities toolkit, with repeated calls for favorable reports. Witnesses from public safety, health care, housing nonprofits, schools, and local government described staffing shortages and housing insecurity as urgent problems. Later, the committee took testimony on H. 1559/S. 102 to maintain stable housing for families with pets, with animal welfare groups supporting protections against eviction, breed discrimination, and excessive pet rent. They said housing-related pet surrenders are a major driver of shelter intake. The hearing also included testimony on H. 1498 to limit criminalization of homelessness, which would restrict citations, fines, and related consequences for outdoor camping tied solely to homelessness.

Transcript Highlights:

• And it undermines the trust that Minnesotans have in their government and in each other.
• </c><00:00:51.240><c> that</c> And it undermines the trust that And it undermines the trust that Minnesotans
• We took action on this last session in the budget that we passed to put more funding into IT.
• We need to continue to funding into IT. We need to continue to do<00:15:07.720><c> that.
• And I think I don't think it's possible to do from just one general fund budget.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Senate DFL leaders held a press conference outlining a fraud-prevention agenda centered on transparency, accountability, and modernization of state systems. Majority Leader Erin Murphy said Minnesotans are angry about fraud and that the caucus has already passed multiple fraud-prevention measures, but more work is needed. She and other senators emphasized that outdated county and state IT systems leave programs vulnerable to waste and abuse, and said they want to pursue both immediate upgrades and longer-term funding solutions, including possible bonding for technology infrastructure. Senator Zena Mohamed described legislation to overhaul program integrity in Medicaid and human services by adding safeguards before, during, and after provider enrollment and service delivery. She said the goal is to prevent theft before dollars are spent, rein in third-party entities that profit without accountability, and improve consumer protections and reporting pathways. Senator Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger highlighted a bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks, arguing they are heavily used in scams targeting seniors and vulnerable people, and also backed a state consumer financial protection bureau and stronger False Claims Act enforcement. Senator Rob Kupec focused on ethics and conflicts of interest, including a proposal to bar legislative members and certain state employees from quickly moving into jobs tied to entities receiving state appropriations or grants. He also said lawmakers should strengthen penalties for theft of public funds and restrict state contracts for people convicted of fraud. Senator Heather Gustafson promoted her Office of Inspector General bill, saying oversight is fragmented and an independent office is needed for investigations, safeguards, and early detection; she said the Senate passed the bill 60-7 last year and she wants it enacted. In response to questions, Murphy and Gustafson said the OIG should have law-enforcement powers, that bipartisan support exists in principle, and that the House needs to settle on a single proposal. The senators also said prepayment review can be useful but can disrupt services, and they argued agencies must use the tools already given to them while lawmakers continue oversight.

Transcript Highlights:

• That misconduct eroded the public trust in our FBI.
• The erosion of trust, as Chairman Grassley pointed out, is Trust in the FBI is all too low today.
• Forty percent of Americans have trust in the FBI.
• The lack of trust is a significant issue.
• And that's why the trust has plummeted. So you've got a big job.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary