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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 - March 27, 2020

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aYEehoj9WA, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Today's meeting is also being broadcast with closed captioning on ‘Olelo Community Media's channel 55 and on the online stream: http://olelo.granicus.com/player/event/5588?view_id=13 Just press the CC button when you hover your mouse over the video screen. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Friday, March 27, 2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Federal Stimulus Package Senator Brian Schatz, U.S. Senate 11:30 a.m. Office of the Governor Ms. Linda C. Takayama, Chief of Staff 12:00 p.m. Department of Transportation Deputy Director Derek Chow, Harbors Division Deputy Director Ross Higashi, Airports Division 12:45 p.m. Department of the Attorney General Attorney General Clare E. Connors Department of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda 2:00 p.m. Healthcare Industry Dr. Jim Ireland, Medical Director for Department of Transportation Dr. Elizabeth E. Char, Medical Physician 2:30 p.m. Department of Health Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director Dr. Sarah Park Dr. Edward Desmond, State Laboratories Division Administrator 4:00 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Adjutant General Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • The first thing on the agenda is the acceptance of the minutes of our last meeting on October 3rd.
  • audits on the 10-year list.
  • </c> start working on creating new reports. start working on creating new reports.
  • And I'm very disappointed that some of the ones that make the budget haven't really looked at any of
  • </c><00:31:56.799><c> haven't</c> the ones that make the budget haven't the ones that make the budget
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its October 3 meeting unanimously. It then reviewed follow-up status on prior performance audits, beginning with the Department of Corrections’ sex offender treatment program. DOC said all audit items from the 2016 review were resolved except one related to tracking benchmarks, progress, and recidivism. Officials explained that a new offender management system, Chorus, was recently implemented but has had rollout problems affecting operations, including restitution checks, and that they hope the system will be stable enough within about six months to begin tracking the needed metrics. Members asked about treatment inside prison and after release; DOC described in-prison treatment, parole aftercare, probation and parole oversight, administrative restrictions, and reassessment if conditions are not met. The committee next heard from OPLC on the Real Estate Commission audit. OPLC reported that all but one finding is substantially or fully resolved, with the remaining issue involving review of applicants’ adverse financial history and liabilities. The delay is tied to ongoing rulemaking, and OPLC said the commission is amending its criteria and integrating universal application procedures into board rules. The office estimated substantive completion by March 2027, with rule filing expected sooner. The committee then took up the Board of Pharmacy audit, where OPLC said most findings remain partially resolved because the board is in the middle of a major rule overhaul and a new licensing software project. Officials described a shift toward a compliance bureau and more routine, risk-informed inspections, rather than inspections driven only by complaints, and said updated manuals and forms will follow the new rules and technology. Finally, the Legislative Budget Assistant reported on ongoing audits. For special education, staff said they are writing the report, have 25 completed observations, and have expanded to 70 identified observations, with a full draft expected in the first quarter of 2026 and a final report by summer 2026. For education freedom accounts, 40 observations have been identified, 15 finalized, and a draft is expected by midspring with a fiscal committee presentation in summer. For the Doorway program, the audit plan was finalized with DHHS help, financial activity was isolated, fieldwork is expected to finish by Thanksgiving, and a draft report is planned for January or February 2026, with a final report by March or April 2026. The committee discussed scheduling its next meeting for February 6 at 10 a.m. and emphasized the value of follow-up on older audits; the meeting adjourned after members agreed the follow-up process should continue.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/04/2025)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 1191, senate, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

State Government & Tribal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • And is there any reason why, on a ballot that will have both federal and state candidates on that ballot
  • And is there any reason why on a ballot will have both federal and state candidates on that ballot, why
  • Okay, we will quickly suspend the hearing on Senate Bill 5892, and now we will open the hearing on Senate
  • One, that they engage respectfully with one another.
  • That concludes the testimony we have on Senate Bill 5892. We will close the hearing on that.
Bills: SCR8406 , SB5892 , SB5863
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, moving on.
  • Okay, moving on. Okay, moving on. Mr. Winneger return. Do not see him. Okay, let's move on to 2940.
  • That's something that we've talked about because we know from last year's budget vote that was one of
  • It could have a major impact on our state budget and on reducing the cost of living, and I want to see
  • It could have a major impact on our state budget and on reducing the cost of living, and I want to see
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Agriculture and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • Scott, anything else on this?
  • Scott, anything else on this? I think you covered most of it. Scott, anything else on this?
  • One more. >> One more. Okay. Well, okay. Thank you. I see $25. >> All right. No problem. I got it.
  • </c><00:16:27.440><c> So</c> sell it to on a on a lifetime basis.
  • So sell it to on a on a lifetime basis.
Bills: HB267 , HB271 , HB267 , HB271
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Jan 13th, 2026

Ethics and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are there questions on the bill? I see no amendments. Is there a debate on the bill?
  • Actually, the Commission on Ethics. Madam Director, you're The Commission on Ethics.
  • Is there a debate on the bill? Is there a debate on the bill? Is there a debate?
  • If not, is there a debate on the bill? Is there a debate on the bill by any senator?
  • I am here before you on behalf of the Florida Commission on Ethics.
Bills: S0564 , S0572 , S0414 , S0620 , S0500 , S0092
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several election- and ethics-related bills. Senate Bill 572 by Senator Harrell, which would update ethics statutes so the definition of “relative” includes foster parents and foster children, received supportive testimony from the Commission on Ethics and passed unanimously. Senate Bill 414 by Senator Bracy Davis, allowing campaign funds to be used for campaign-related child care expenses, was presented as a way to reduce barriers to public service but was temporarily postponed after the sponsor said it lacked the votes to advance. Senate Bill 500 by Senator Avila would require FDLE protective security details for major-party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices from nomination through assumption of office; members questioned the scope, definitions of major and minor parties, and whether taxpayers should bear the cost, and the bill was reported favorably on a divided vote. Senate Bill 620 by Senator Mayfield would require candidates for federal, state, county, district, judicial, and school board offices to disclose any non-U.S. citizenship or dual citizenship; testimony opposed the bill as stigmatizing dual citizens, but it was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 92 by Chair Gaetz, which creates whistleblower-style protections for public employees who file ethics complaints based on firsthand knowledge and face retaliation, with support from the Commission on Ethics. In addition, the committee unanimously approved a block of gubernatorial appointments and then passed Senate Bill 564 by Senator Yarborough, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours; members discussed whether the bill would create new volunteer opportunities and whether the term “community service hours” needed clarification. The meeting ended with adjournment.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/29/2025)

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
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  • use disorder, but that has impacts on their communities and municipalities and their municipal budget
  • Uh, and then they vote on the budget.
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Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Executive Departments and Administration (01/14/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
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  • After a brief overlap, the chair reopened the afternoon hearing on House Bill 1471 and invited Representative
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Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/14/2026)

Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • turn the page on that one?
  • </c> &gt;&gt; Can you turn the page on that one? &gt;&gt; Can you turn the page on that one?
  • One was on real estate, and one was on lawsuits against hotels.
  • </c> on insurance. on insurance.
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Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (01/27/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The response was that Commissioner Chatapati has very brief comments on both the Granite State test and
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  • They referred me to the Legislative Budget Office, the LBA. Mr.
  • office I'm sorry the legislative budget office I'm sorry the uh uh uh LBA<05:35:16.320><c> um</c><05
  • :35:17.040><c> legislative</c><05:35:17.638><c> budget</c> LBA um legislative budget LBA um legislative
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Ways and Means (01/13/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • The statutory deadline is February 15th, so the agencies are working on both the revenue and the budget
  • Typically, when the governor is developing their budget, agencies are hesitant to really get on record
  • , there's a one-pager in your handout, and it's called the Fiscal Year 25 Budget Status.
  • When you look at the estimated revenues on line six, it carries forward for both the budget assumptions
  • I think on a budgeting side, Governor Sununu in his agency budget request had already requested reductions
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee meeting began with an overview from the Legislative Budget Assistant Office on how Ways and Means will work with agencies and leadership during the budget and revenue-estimating process. Staff explained that the governor’s budget is still being developed, agencies are cautious about going on record early, and the committee will use worksheets and updated fiscal reports to track estimates. The presentation emphasized that the fiscal year 2025 budget status is a point-in-time snapshot and remains fluid because the annual comprehensive financial report has been delayed, which could change the beginning balances for both the general fund and education trust fund. The budget update highlighted that the general fund is currently stronger than originally assumed, while the education trust fund is weaker. The speaker said the general fund began FY25 with a much larger balance than expected, while the education trust fund came in lower due to higher-than-budgeted adequacy spending and weaker business tax performance. Revenue trends showed the general fund slightly ahead year to date, but the education trust fund down significantly. The committee also discussed unbudgeted appropriations, including attorney general litigation, legal settlements, abandoned property claims, adequacy true-ups, and education freedom accounts, as well as the role of lapses and off-budget items in the final balance. Members asked about the delayed liquor commission audit and whether it could affect revenue forecasts. Staff said the delay was mainly caused by the commission’s switch in point-of-sale systems and staffing losses, but did not expect major ongoing reporting issues. They also noted that liquor fund variances are more likely tied to Medicaid expansion costs than to commission operations. The governor’s office was said to be working on possible budget reductions, but no January request to the fiscal committee was expected. Commissioner Lindsay Stepp of the Department of Revenue Administration then presented an overview of state revenue sources, focusing first on the meals and rentals tax. She explained that DRA administers 14 taxes that account for most state revenue, and that meals and rentals tax growth has slowed after strong post-pandemic gains. She described factors affecting the tax, including employment, inflation, fuel and food prices, wages, and weather, and noted that online platforms like Airbnb have improved compliance by collecting and remitting tax on behalf of hosts. Members asked about short-term rental compliance and how DRA identifies unlicensed rentals; Stepp said referrals, anonymous tips, and platform data help enforcement.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance (10/30/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • So now the final action on those bills that we retain, if they've been included in the budget, is to
  • So now the final action on those bills that we retain, if they've been included in the budget, is to
  • Uh the state budget to legislate on.
  • It's incorporated in the budget, so it can go on the consent calendar. Representative Gambles?
  • Have we heard enough on this? >> Just one brief comment, if I may. >> Brief. >> I am brief.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of House bills that had been moved during the budget process and, in many cases, were already addressed in the state budget. The chair explained that bills covered by the budget would generally be reported inexpedient to legislate, while some others would be placed on the consent calendar or handled separately. Early votes were largely unanimous, including House Bill 54, which would allow alternate treatment centers to operate for profit; the committee voted 25-0 ought to pass and sent it to the consent calendar. The committee then recommended inexpedient to legislate on House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation bill, because the funding had been replaced in House Bill 2 with $2.5 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Representative Rum opposed the ITL motion, arguing the projects would otherwise burden local property taxpayers and that the funding was important for housing and municipal infrastructure, but the motion passed 14-11. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also reported ITL 14-11 on the grounds that the budget already made significant reforms and separate action could create conflicting statutory language. House Bill 164, creating funding for a local government records manager position in the Secretary of State’s office, received a unanimous amendment appropriating $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended, moving to the regular calendar. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew extended debate over whether restoring a state contribution to retirement system costs would reduce local property taxes; supporters framed it as tax relief for municipalities and school districts, while opponents said the effect would be minimal or offset by other retirement-system changes. The committee ultimately voted 14-11 ITL, with a minority report requested. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was amended and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended. House Bill 216, which would remove a workers’ compensation-related service-credit limit for certain disability retirement cases, was voted ITL 25-0 after the sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain. Finally, House Bill 219, which would redirect renewable portfolio standard funds and was amended to delay its effective date to July 1, 2027, advanced after debate over electricity costs and renewable energy policy; the committee adopted the amendment unanimously and then voted on the bill as amended.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, come on!
  • We're going to one question, one follow-up.
  • Representative Hayes, you're recognized for one question and one follow-up on the JCR.
  • Yes, Representative Fugate, recognized for one question, one follow-up on the JCR. Thank you, Mr.
  • Representative Provenzano, recognized for one question, one follow-up on the JCR. Thank you, Mr.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, come on. We worked on that thing forever.
  • We're going to one question, one follow-up.
  • Representative Hayes, you're recognized for one question and one follow-up on the JCR.
  • Well, if you get recognized one question, one follow-up on the JACR. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Representative Provenzano, you're recognized for one question, one follow-up on the JCR.
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery introductions, including the Oklahoma Elks Lodge Association, Guthrie Day visitors, students from Sanger Ridge Elementary and Stillwater, and multiple honored guests and athletic teams. The chamber also heard a farewell speech from Representative Dale Kerbs reflecting on his 10 years in the House, his committee work, staff, family, and major policy changes during his tenure. A concurrent resolution recognizing the YMCA on its 175th anniversary was also adopted. The bulk of the meeting focused on a series of Senate bills carrying joint committee reports, many of them appropriations or retirement-related measures. The House passed bills providing COLAs or related benefit changes for judicial retirees (SB 1148), firefighters (SB 1147), police retirees (SB 1146), public employees (SB 1145), and teachers (SB 1144), along with a one-time stipend for a small group of retired police and firefighters who missed prior increases (SB 1149). Members asked questions about pension solvency, tiered COLA structures, and whether any bills reduced state contributions; the sponsors generally said the systems were stable or that future legislatures would retain oversight. The House also passed limits bills for the Health Care Authority (SB 1161), State Department of Health (SB 1162), Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (SB 1164), Department of Human Services (SB 1163), Public Safety (SB 1165), Agriculture (SB 1166), and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (SB 1175 and SB 1176). Several other measures were approved with little or no debate, including appropriations for remediation assistance (SB 1159), a Pardon and Parole Board pay increase (SB 1156), funding for the Office of Juvenile Affairs to ensure juveniles receive prescribed medication (SB 1158), a new OSBI cybercrimes and fraud unit (SB 1157), and OMES provisions for Pay for Success and a public contract-spending database (SB 1167). The House also passed a school bill adding 20 minutes of recess for K-5 students, with members joking about recess for legislators as well. Most bills passed with strong bipartisan margins, and several emergency clauses were adopted by the required two-thirds vote. The House then recalled HB 1933 from engrossing and enrolling and adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance (10/30/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • So now the final action on those bills that we retain, if they've been included in the budget, is to
  • Uh the state budget to legislate on.
  • Well, I do remember I was on the school board when that retirement and our budget went up because of
  • Have we heard enough on this? >> Just one brief comment if I may. >> Brief. >> I am brief.
  • >> Just one brief comment if I may. >> Brief. >> I am brief.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of bills that had been considered during the budget process, with many being recommended for inexpedient to legislate because their funding or policy language had already been handled in House Bill 2. Early actions were largely unanimous. House Bill 54, allowing alternate treatment centers to operate for profit, was recommended ought to pass and was approved 25-0, then placed on the consent calendar because it carried no appropriation. House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation, was recommended inexpedient to legislate because its funding had been replaced in HB 2; Representative Rum opposed the motion and argued the grant funding helps local taxpayers and housing development, but the committee adopted ITL 14-11, with a minority report to follow. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also unanimously recommended ITL because the budget had already made related reforms. The committee then took up House Bill 164, and adopted Amendment 225-2979H, which appropriates $150,000 in FY 2027 to the Secretary of State’s Division of Archives and Records Management for a local government records manager position. The amended bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended and approved 25-0. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would restore a state contribution to retirement costs for local employers and provide property tax relief, while opponents argued the earlier change was largely offset by employee contribution increases and other retirement-system adjustments. The committee ultimately adopted ITL 14-11, and a minority report was requested. The committee also acted on House Bill 215, a landfill-related bill. Members explained that most of its language had been included in HB 2 but was removed in conference, so the bill was retained and amended to apply more narrowly to new landfills. Amendment 2025-2970H was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended by a 25-0 vote. House Bill 216, which would change retirement eligibility rules for certain workers injured on the job, was recommended inexpedient to legislate after its sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain to support. Finally, House Bill 219 received Amendment 2025-2988H to change its effective date to July 1, 2027, and discussion began on the bill’s broader purpose of returning about $5.7 million annually from RPS funds to ratepayers.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • and nurse of the day, rection of previous day's journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on
  • Those on the insurance committee or have your bills on The insurance committee today will be meeting
  • So, if you're able to attend, please come on down and have lunch with us.
  • We've got several members that have to be several places at one time.
  • So, if you see any kids that have cadet on the back of their shirt, just pat them on the back and tell
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Members that are on the insurance committee or have your bills on the insurance committee today, we will
  • So if you're able to attend, please come on down and have lunch with us.
  • So if you're able to attend, please come on down and have lunch with us.
  • We've got several members that have to be several places at one time.
  • So if you see any kids that have cadet on the back of their shirt, just pat them on the back and tell
Summary: The House convened with a roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then followed its regular order of business. The chamber also completed administrative items including correction/reassignment of measures and introductions of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Lee Sheffler, and Nurse of the Day, Amanda Fisher. A special recognition was held for the 2025 Mustang Bronco 6A fast-pitch softball state champions, who were introduced in the chamber and gallery. Several members made announcements about committee and caucus meetings, including the Women’s Caucus, Native American Caucus, Rural Caucus, insurance committee, judicial criminal committee, public health, banking, business committee, and a devotional gathering. Members also welcomed nursing students and faculty, and a criminal justice program from Kiamichi Career Tech and McAlester. No legislation was debated or voted on in the transcript. At the end of the session, the floor leader moved to adjourn once the clerk’s desk was clear, and the House agreed without objection. The chamber adjourned until Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/9/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Paul Plant Growth Research Facility was a definitive success, completed on time and on budget, and that
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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Beginning on page one, line three, strike all material. Last line.
  • We continue to work on it, and I'm going to continue to work on it.
  • Rising costs, people living in strained budgets, and this piece of legislation is one of the solutions
  • Rising cost, people living in strained budget, and this piece of legislation is one of the solution to
  • Clerk will read: On page one, beginning on line three of the strike, last line, internal references accordingly
Summary: The House took up and passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5292, which modifies the paid family and medical leave program. Supporters said the bill uses an actuarial model to set rates and maintains a four-month reserve to improve program stability. It passed final passage 95-1. The House then considered Substitute Senate Bill 5841, dealing with completion of course and financial aid-related requirements. An amendment was adopted to add a financial aid calculator and require outreach to students who indicate they have completed a financial aid form, with supporters saying it would help students understand aid eligibility and access college opportunities. The bill then passed as amended, 92-4. The most extensive debate was on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5981, concerning the 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacy relationships. Members offered many amendments seeking to limit the bill’s scope, add transparency, or direct 340B savings toward patient care, low-income patients, rural areas, or charity care; most were rejected. Supporters argued the bill would help safety-net providers, hospitals, and FQHCs, while opponents warned it would mainly benefit large hospital systems, create administrative burdens, and likely face litigation. After the House adopted the committee amendment and rejected the floor amendments, the bill passed 67-30. The transcript then moved on to other business, including Senate messages and the start of debate on House Bill 2487 on taxes, with one technical amendment to clarify taxpayer definitions.