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OK
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  • in economic impact to our state.
  • We established a commissioning committee.
  • Now, just compare since we compare with other states, most states get 0 to 5 done in a year.
  • commitment to community in this state is not.
OK
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  • Senate Bill 1134 by Caldwell, Trey of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma State
  • Senate Bill 1132 by Caldwell, Trey of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the State
  • we'd build a new building in Norman, it was seen that that was not going to be feasible, and so they
  • That new building will not be done in time, so they're going to use some interest funds to complete that
  • We have asthma affects 28 million people in the United States. 4.75 million of those are children.
Summary: The House reconvened after a quorum call and took up several Senate bills with joint committee reports, mostly involving health and human services funding. SB 1130, relating to University Hospitals authority, passed 74-12 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1134, funding the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority, passed 75-14 with the emergency clause approved. SB 1131, appropriating ARP interest funds to address a Rogers County gap for the Office of Juvenile Affairs, passed 81-10 and the emergency clause passed. SB 1132, reappropriating ARPA funds for rural hospital rebuild programs under the State Department of Health to avoid federal clawback, passed 82-10 with emergency approval. SB 1133, involving the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and repurposing interest funds for a Norman building project, passed 68-24 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1142, appropriating ARPA funds to the Department of Human Services consistent with pandemic relief recommendations, passed 68-21 and the emergency clause was adopted. The House also considered H.R. 1049, a resolution designating May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Representative Newton summarized asthma’s impact in Oklahoma and nationally, including child health effects and recent deaths in the state, and moved adoption by unanimous consent. The transcript ends with announcements and adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/13/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

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  • lands in the state.
  • lands in the state.
  • on state lands in the state.
  • And then also in 2021, storage sites on state lands in the state.
  • or within the state.
Summary: The committee began with member and staff introductions, then heard House Bill 2024, which would expand the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority’s water supply development definition to include snowpack augmentation and related planning and facility work. Supporters argued cloud seeding and drone-based silver iodide deployment could increase snowpack and water supply at relatively low cost, while opponents raised concerns about weather modification, uncertainty in the science, and possible environmental or health effects. After debate, the committee approved HB 2024 on a 6-4 vote, with some members expressing reservations and requesting more information before floor consideration. The committee next considered House Bill 2053, which would direct the Arizona Department of Water Resources to update stormwater recharge mapping statewide and provide $100,000 for the work. The sponsor and ADWR said the bill would expand on prior state-land mapping and help identify recharge opportunities on private land; ADWR was neutral and said it could do the technical mapping but could not make legal determinations about appropriable surface water rights. Salt River Project opposed the bill’s language on surface-water rights, arguing that determinations about unappropriated water belong to the courts and that site-specific recharge projects could affect downstream rights. The committee adopted the Griffin amendment and then passed HB 2053 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Chelsea McGuire of WIFA then gave a broad presentation on the agency’s revolving funds, conservation grants, and long-term augmentation efforts, describing past investments, current grant awards, and seven potential augmentation projects under development. She said WIFA’s current budget ask was essentially for no additional cuts, while members asked about costs, project qualifications, and public-private structure. The committee then took up House Bill 2097, which would impose a six acre-feet-per-acre groundwater pumping cap in irrigation non-expansion areas, add reporting and well-measurement requirements, and set a $150 penalty for violations. ADWR said the bill could require additional staffing and that the cap and substitution provisions had technical concerns; environmental groups argued the cap was too high and could still encourage overpumping, while supporters said it would finally place a limit on INA pumping. HB 2097 passed 6-4. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2116, which would appropriate $1 million to the Colorado River Litigation Fund; the sponsor described it as a contingency for ongoing Colorado River negotiations, and the committee moved the bill forward after brief discussion.
KY
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  • And when you include the fire commission, which is under the KCTCS umbrella, that adds another 29 buildings
  • So as we're trying to shrink that 342 buildings that we have across the state where it makes sense to
  • So as we're trying to shrink that 342 buildings that we have across the state where it makes sense to
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Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 10th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

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  • to local and state to local and state economies.
  • . 10 other states. 10 other states. 10 other states already states already states already have a Farm
  • Other states, I think three of the 10 states states, I think three of the 10 states states, I think three
  • So, um, as far as other states go, no other state has as other states go, no other state has as other
  • agencies, boards, more state agencies, boards, more state agencies, boards, commissions, educational
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 10th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • Members, this amendment is a simple clean-up rider for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
  • Do tell me how many states, a lot of states have expanded Medicare. How many states have not?
  • We've seen lots of states, red states, blue states, and they've done it because...
  • State your point of order. Mr.
  • a 10% savings. to the state.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Education Funding (09/09/2025)

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  • The chair said one question for building aid was whether it is a state or local responsibility.
  • , the court actually said that the state responsibility does include buildings and all of the things
  • Um, I do feel that the state shares in that responsibility to guarantee that, um, that these buildings
  • Um, I do feel that the state shares in that responsibility to guarantee that, um, that these buildings
  • Um, I do feel that the state shares in that responsibility to guarantee that, um, that these buildings
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting on retained education funding bills, focusing on HB 366, which concerns school building aid for eligible projects, and HB 295, which would make school building aid program funds non-lapsing. The chair framed the discussion broadly around whether school building aid should remain a state program, how to address limited revenues, and whether the current system should continue to prioritize debt service and the existing formula or move toward a different model such as per-pupil allocations, a dedicated fund, or a split between new construction and renovation. He also raised questions about whether leasing should be included and how to manage any new fund under current law and the school building authority structure. Representatives and department staff discussed the current backlog of applications, the age and condition of school facilities, and the possibility that large projects can consume available funding for a year while other districts go unsupported. Tim Carney of the Bureau of School Facilities introduced himself and provided technical context on the program and current debt levels. Representative Luneau argued that under the ConVal decision, the state’s responsibility includes school buildings, construction, and renovation, and that the program also serves an equity function by helping districts with less property wealth. He noted that construction and renovation have long been recognized categories and asked about leasing, which staff said is already supported in statute for charter schools and possibly CTE, with a cap of 30% of annual lease cost or $50,000. The discussion also covered CTE facilities: staff explained that capital funding for CTE centers is state-funded, that federal Carl Perkins funds cannot be used for construction, and that the current rotational capital model means only a few centers are funded each year, which may not match changing program needs. A committee studying CTE capital needs was referenced, along with concerns that the report from that work had not yet been received. Representative Papich urged the subcommittee to focus on policy, principles, and structure rather than just numbers, saying the current system produces a few winners and many districts that never receive aid. He favored a simpler, more equitable per-capita or formula-based approach, while acknowledging the need for a transition plan for projects already in the pipeline. The chair later cautioned against mixing maintenance and operations with construction and renovation, noting that operation and maintenance are already part of the adequacy formula and should not be confused with capital funding. No votes were taken during the meeting; the discussion was exploratory, with members and staff laying out competing approaches and identifying issues for further work.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Jan 13th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

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  • operate in because the state had an existing ban on agents in their state statutes.
  • operate in because the state had an existing ban on agents in their state statutes.
  • John Rawlsson with Armory Hill Advocates.
  • Of all the reasons that were already stated.
  • As we know, the cost of living is increasing throughout our state.
Summary: The Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum and took up several bills, beginning with SB 834 on insurance requirements for nonprofit religious organizations and health care sharing ministries. The bill repeals a recent restriction on licensed insurance agents marketing or selling faith-based health care sharing programs. Supporters argued the change restores free speech and consumer education while preserving existing fraud and disclosure protections; opponents said allowing agents and brokers could create consumer confusion and has been associated with bad actors. A title amendment was adopted, and after debate the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard and passed SB 642, which extends reporting and duty requirements to foreign and alien bail bond insurers, and SB 394, a technical bill updating reinsurance intermediary manager law to match current DFS practice. SB 266, which lets vulnerable adults rescind public adjuster contracts without penalty, was reported favorably after testimony from supporters in the insurance and elder law communities and a public adjuster who said the intent was good but the bill may need refinement. SB 832, a residential property insurance transparency bill requiring rate breakdown reports and a consumer resource center, also passed after discussion about consumer clarity and whether the required cost categories can be compiled as written. Later, the committee approved SB 540, which creates cybersecurity requirements for mortgage and money service businesses, closes a regulatory gap for certain investment advisers, adjusts OFR examination-payment deadlines, changes de novo charter requirements, allows virtual credit union meetings, and makes other financial regulation updates. Several amendments were adopted, including a substitute amendment removing fintech sandbox provisions. Finally, SB 1028 on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation was reported favorably after debate over a commercial lines clearinghouse intended to reduce Citizens’ exposure and shift more business to the private market; members discussed taxpayer risk, market competition, and consumer protections. The meeting ended with adjournment.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/10/25

Capital Investment

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  • country roads, not state highways. country roads, not state highways.
  • the state system.
  • the state system.
  • the state system.
TX
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  • Emily, state your name and who you represent.
  • I'm also an attorney for state and local officials all over Texas.
  • I want to build off of some of what we were discussing.
  • So when there is a cost overrun there, we pay as the state.
  • And I will tell you the fact is that none of the states like Minnesota, Iowa, and other states have anything
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26

Energy Finance and Policy

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  • I am new to state government.
  • institution that is also a state agency. institution that is also a state agency.
  • > provide<00:03:51.920> loans most state agencies, we provide loans most state agencies
  • If you've ever been to building.
  • <00:31:54.480> Representative across the state. Representative across the state.
Bills: HF2986, HF3555
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

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  • So, we went back and changed it to where it just exempts the state taxes. Just the state tax.
  • it to where it just exempts the state it to where it just exempts the state taxes. taxes. taxes.
  • So typically as a >> Just the state tax.
  • <00:08:47.680> taxes provide tax exemptions for state taxes provide tax exemptions for state
  • So, it's a way they do it in other states as well.
Bills: HB87, HB96, HB28, HB87, HB96, HB28