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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (01/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:11:28.800><c> housing</c> when you spend $1 of affordable housing when you spend $1 of affordable
- </c><00:18:33.360><c> housing</c> goes back into the affordable housing goes back into the affordable
- </c> that's you know the deepest affordable that's you know the deepest affordable units<00:22:55.279
- build affordable housing.
- </c> development but to add the affordable development but to add the affordable housing<02:38:42.120
Summary:
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority officials, led by Executive Director Rob Dapice, briefed legislators on the agency’s structure and funding. They explained that the authority is created by state law but is not a state agency, its debt is not state debt, and it is governed by a board appointed by the governor and approved by the Executive Council. The discussion focused on the Affordable Housing Fund and the lead paint hazard remediation fund, including how state appropriations and federal resources are combined to finance affordable rental housing and lead abatement work.
Dapice said the Affordable Housing Fund is used as gap financing for multifamily affordable housing projects, typically alongside federal tax credits and tax-exempt bonds, and that state dollars leverage roughly 2:1 to 10:1 in additional federal and private investment, averaging about 4:1. He said the fund has received historic appropriations in recent budgets, including $30 million over the last two biennial budgets and an annual $5 million set-aside from the real estate transfer tax. He also said the fund is usually structured as 0% interest, deferred loans rather than grants, with repayments returning to the fund if projects generate cash flow.
Members asked about rents, oversight, staffing, revenues, and whether the programs had added positions. Dapice said affordability restrictions generally last 30 to 99 years, rents are tied to income limits and capped so tenants pay no more than 30% of income, and compliance staff inspect properties regularly to verify income eligibility and rent limits. He said the organization has about 130 to 135 employees, down from about 145, with no new positions added because of the appropriations. He estimated total revenues at roughly $300 million, with administrative budget around $22 million, much of it pass-through grant money.
On lead paint remediation, he said the state first appropriated $6 million in 2019, plus $1 million in ARPA funds, and that the program has cleared more than 500 units. He said the federal grant program is not annual or predictable, with a recent award of about $7.75 million, and that the maximum federal grant per unit is $177,000, typically paired with up to $100,000 in state loan support. He also noted that the program can address homes before a child is poisoned if lead hazards are identified, but that cases involving an already exposed child are a higher priority. No votes or formal actions were taken.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 409, 28 January, 2026; 1:30 P.M.
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- So the lease expired in December.
- They went to DFA to get the lease done, and DFA signed a new lease agreement with them.
- a new lease agreement with DFA signed a new lease agreement with them.<00:46:57.119><c> Um,</c><00:46
- But lease itself is going to increase.
- What was the difference between the current lease and the future lease price difference?
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, what the leases are is they're lifetime leases, and when they're done, they're done.
- lease owners, up until the time they either died or sold the lease.
- they were able to sell the the lease they were able to sell the lease<00:49:04.280><c> and</c><00:49
- Over time, the leases have transferred, and they're now all under the DNR's leasing terms.
- to whom the lease is transferred.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL Public Hearing 03-17-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- DNR has proposed transferring parts of these leases.
- I guess what I wanted to clarify is also for the Batello lease.
- I guess what I wanted to clarify is also for the Batello lease.
- </c> proposing would retain in a dlnr lease proposing would retain in a dlnr lease to<00:12:48.360><c
- </c><00:13:05.880><c> to</c> quite a a lot longer on that lease to quite a a lot longer on that lease
Summary:
The Committee on Water and Land heard SR 18, which asks DLNR to transfer active agricultural land leases to the Department of Agriculture to support agriculture. DLNR, through Don Chang, opposed the resolution, saying the department has already been transferring parcels by mutual agreement and should not be required to transfer lands it does not consent to. Ranchers and agricultural advocates strongly supported the measure, arguing that the lands are active production areas, that partial transfers would undermine ranching operations, and that water infrastructure built by ranchers must be protected. Testimony from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and others emphasized the importance of preserving agricultural land for food production, wildfire management, and long-term ranch viability. Committee members pressed both sides on acreage, specific parcels, and whether negotiations were still ongoing, with DLNR later clarifying that some parcels remain under negotiation and that some proposed transfers have been narrowed or adjusted.
Several specific ranches and parcels were discussed, including Batello, Diamond B, Delo, Nobriga, and Kapala Ranch. Witnesses described the operational importance of water systems, grazing areas, and access routes, and said that losing productive acreage would threaten business viability. Some members expressed concern that the proposal appeared to transfer productive land while leaving less useful land with ranchers, and urged the department to continue transparent negotiations and consider the practical impact on agriculture and conservation. A DLNR representative said some transfers were tied to other needs, such as transportation mitigation, and not to a broader effort to take more land. The Department of Agriculture later stated it supports the intent of the measure, but suggested its concerns would likely be addressed if the resolution were narrowed to the specific parcels at issue.
The chair also announced that the related House bill on the same subject remains alive and will be heard by Water and Land on Thursday. After concluding SR 18, the committee moved on to SCR 51 and SR 33, which seek a working group to evaluate establishing and administratively placing an Office of Resilience and Recovery. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development indicated support for the concept, noting the office’s value in Maui wildfire recovery efforts.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> for mining under state mineral leases. for mining under state mineral leases.
- So more now than ever, we cannot afford to lose this program.
- This cannot afford to lose this program.
- ,</c><01:19:20.800><c> and</c> towards transparency, affordability, and towards transparency, affordability
- And at a young age, you cannot afford to not be realistic.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- prevent evictions from housing and offer some subsidy that people who have some income could then afford
- uh housing uh could uh uh then afford uh housing uh and<00:28:34.679><c> subsidized</c><00:28:35.399
- to reduce reduce our simply can't afford to reduce reduce our existing<00:58:26.960><c> shelter</c><
- where their lease amount has increased hundreds of dollars overnight.
- where their lease amount has increased hundreds of dollars overnight.
Committee:
Senate Finance
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 06:35 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- takes... ...I think that takes working West Virginians, and we impose more fees on people who can't afford
- available to them, and they're paying their neighbor for gas money because neither one of them can really afford
- plaza is basically a nice, really nice word for a truck stop, without any expectation that who they lease
- in each county traversed by the West Virginia Turnpike, at which each person attending shall be afforded
Summary:
The Senate Infrastructure Committee first returned to engrossed House Bill 4419, which would require the West Virginia Parkways Authority to hold public hearings and give notice before increasing tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would allow legislative auditing of related revenues and sinking funds. The committee debated two amendments related to E-ZPass transponders: one from the Senator from Jefferson to clarify that the Parkway Authority would not be required to read every plate failed on a 4-4 tie, and one from the Senator from Wetzel to codify a restriction on transferring single-fee transponders between vehicles was rejected after discussion with counsel and the Parkways Authority about current policy, convenience for users, and possible effects on the bill. The committee then approved a motion to send HB 4419 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance, and a separate motion to send it to Finance passed.
The committee also considered engrossed House Bill 4563, on which Senator Randolph moved for a second reference to Finance because of fiscal concerns. After discussion of the newly filed fiscal note and the bill’s potential revenue impact, that motion failed by a 4-5 division vote. The committee then voted to report HB 4563 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for failing to obey traffic control instructions or speeding in construction and work zones, and also references penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Counsel noted the bill’s possible overlap with existing vehicular homicide penalties and that it had no fiscal note. Jason Pizzitella of the Contractors Association testified in support, emphasizing work-zone safety and recent fatalities, while senators from Fayette, Randolph, and Jefferson also supported the bill and discussed the need to protect workers and drivers. The committee adopted a motion to report HB 4538 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Psilocybin therapeutic use program established 3/9/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- People say they have a new lease on life, that they thought they wouldn't make it, and now they are because
- Right now, it's only available to those who can afford expensive retreats or travel far away.
- If we make psilocybin therapy legal, local, and affordable, we can get thousands of people the same second
- It's only available to those who can afford expensive retreats or travel. Far, far away.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Capital Budget Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It gives districts practical procurement tools so that we can deliver infrastructure safely, affordably
- We want to do the same thing for affordable housing projects.
- We want to do the same thing for affordable housing projects.
- funded programs is the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is funding from offshore oil and gas leases
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several capital-related bills. HB 2353 would raise the pre-design threshold for state-funded capital projects from $10 million to $15 million and index it to inflation beginning in 2027. The sponsor and a testifier said the change would reduce delays and save money on projects by avoiding costly pre-design work for mid-sized projects; staff noted the bill could reduce future capital budget costs. HB 2420 would increase the Small Works roster contract cap in stages from $350,000 to $650,000 by 2030, with a proposed substitute shifting the first increase from July 2026 to January 2027 to allow time for rulemaking. Testimony from universities, cities, ports, counties, and water/sewer districts supported the bill as a way to reduce administrative burden, speed projects, and help small and diverse contractors.
The committee also heard HB 2470, which would change how the School Construction Assistance Program treats school facilities on military bases. Staff explained the bill would exclude on-base instructional space from a district’s available-space calculation and adjust state assistance to account for federal funding, potentially increasing eligibility for affected districts such as Clover Park and Medical Lake. The sponsor and supporters said current rules unfairly reduce state support for districts serving military families; OSPI testified in support but said the bill would need amendment to avoid federal-law issues and was working on a revised approach that would increase the SCAP funding assistance percentage instead of directly referencing federal funds. Clover Park School District and the Veterans Legislative Coalition also supported the measure.
In executive session, the committee moved HB 2338, which expands the low-income weatherization program to include community-scaled projects, out of committee with a do-pass recommendation by a vote of 17 ayes and 2 excused. The committee then held a work session with the Recreation and Conservation Office on its competitive grant programs, including Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program accounts, youth athletic facilities, community forests, aquatic lands, boating, off-road vehicle, firearms and archery, and federal grant programs. Members asked about demand, ADA compliance, geographic distribution, and technical assistance; RCO said demand is high in several programs and that it uses scoring criteria, regional allocations, and outreach to improve access statewide.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- utilize their own inspectors, just like a county fire marshal, for compliance checks on county-owned or leased
- The Hospital District helped many patients afford high-quality medical care.
- Many of my constituents have inherited land they've held for decades but cannot afford the tens of thousands
- The bill addresses the property tax exemptions that previous legislatures have afforded to the surviving
Bills:
HB103
Committee:
Senate Local Government
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- across the state to Yakima with no reliable vehicle, no family support, and no idea how they would afford
- outside counsel and consultants to develop contractual arrangements and agreements for projects, leases
- This bill is a top priority for securing a reliable, resilient, and affordable grid.
- As well as Summer Running Start being extremely more affordable to low-income...
- As well as Summer Running Start being extremely more affordable to low-income students, allowing two
Bills:
HB2747
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
budget sustainability, state finance, fiscal policy, economic growth, government spending, 904, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- As we discussed before, we simply cannot afford a full-time appraiser at the market rates.
- with a third into a real estate lease with a third party<00:34:30.480><c> landlord.
- </c><00:34:31.760><c> um</c><00:34:32.159><c> that</c><00:34:32.480><c> lease</c><00:34:33.040><c> uh
- </c><00:34:33.200><c> for</c> party landlord. um that lease uh for party landlord. um that lease uh for
- As you can see, expanding affordable housing opportunities.
Committee:
Senate Finance
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> on people who sign long-term leases. on people who sign long-term leases.
- </c> the terms of the lease. the terms of the lease.
- </c> lease so that it was a 12 month lease lease so that it was a 12 month lease terminable<02:11:30.320
- It's a standard form lease.
- "Standard form lease. It's basically a month-to-month lease on a long-term contract."
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- The subsidy rate that we pay on average per lease went from...
- Our municipalities can't afford, actually, to staff them up.
- Our affordability crisis in Massachusetts, in terms of health care, is very real.
- So we have a real challenge on our hands when it comes to health care affordability.
- The governor has announced this new health care affordability working group.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a Health and Human Services budget hearing in Clinton, with opening remarks from Chairs Meg Kilcoyne and Robin Kennedy, local officials, and many House and Senate members introducing themselves. The hearing focused on Governor Healey’s FY27 EOHHS and MassHealth budgets, with repeated themes of rising health care costs, federal funding uncertainty, workforce shortages, and access to care in underserved regions. Members also raised concerns about primary care shortages, rural and regional disparities, behavioral health access, maternal health, food insecurity, and the impact of federal policy changes on Massachusetts programs.
EOHHS Secretary Kiame Mahaniah said the FY27 EOHHS budget totals $33.7 billion, reflecting mostly non-discretionary growth from health care costs, labor costs, caseload increases, and provider rate pressures. He highlighted targeted investments in foster care, family resource centers, maternal health, youth services, nutrition programs, immigrant legal services, and human service workforce rates, while warning that federal actions could strip roughly $3.5 billion annually from the state’s health care funding. In response to questions, he defended the administration’s cooperation with federal audits and program integrity efforts, discussed the primary care crisis, and said the state is trying to preserve core services while preparing for a more difficult FY28 budget cycle.
MassHealth Undersecretary Mike Levine then described two major FY27 challenges: double-digit cost growth and the expected effects of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He said MassHealth’s proposed $22.7 billion gross budget includes a 7.5% increase and relies on a moratorium on new expansions plus targeted reductions, including a $1,000 annual adult dental cap, ending GLP-1 coverage for weight loss only, reducing care management to peer-state levels, and work groups to slow growth in PCA, adult foster care, and adult day health spending. Members questioned the impact on Boston Health Care for the Homeless, preventive care, and regional access; Levine said the changes are meant to preserve sustainability, that children and certain disabled populations remain protected, and that the administration will continue working with providers, advocates, and the Legislature on implementation and longer-term reforms.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/14/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- There was no lease agreement.
- </c> our controller to see if we had a lease our controller to see if we had a lease agreement<00:08:
- So I There was no lease agreement.
- </c> lease agreement.
- There was no lease lease agreement.
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs May 5th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Affordable housing and career-related services.
- They, they're on the 2nd or 3rd, um, you know, broken lease, so they're much harder to help at that point
Committee:
House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs May 5th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- life may struggle with mental and physical health challenges, difficulties finding employment, affordable
- They're on the second or third broken lease, so they're much harder to help at that point than they were
Committee:
House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
veterans, service members, military transition, Texas Veterans Commission, pilot program, self-reliance, employment assistance, housing assistance, mental health services, career training, veterans service organizations, spouses and dependents, military families, Texas military forces, post-separation support, reentry services, workforce development, benefits navigation, transition assistance, SB 651
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Aging and Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- Like housing instability, affordability, access, health and social services.
- You can have a lease agreement, you can have a bank account.
Committee:
House Aging and Long-Term Care
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation May 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And yet, because of the CARB proposals, we're going to defund the affordable housing program part of
- A lot of conversation today about affordability and jobs, and we just question: how can we deliver on
- affordability?
- How can we deliver on jobs when we're cutting $2 billion in investment in affordable housing, public
- And if we don't have these funds, we can't build transit, and their affordability is at risk.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We rank 31st in terms of affordability.
- And things like college affordability.
- Um so tuition and fee affordability.
- Um these leasing and information.
- We’re getting complacent. the ones that can afford to hire more the ones that can afford to hire more
Committee:
House Ways and Means