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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25 - Part 1
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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- look at UI, another billion-dollar program often praised by proponents of the mandate as being the model
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Apr 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That will serve as, and it serves as a model for the rest of the state.
- It will degrade an already-lean service model.
- We're not making this partnership model work.
- And so in terms of their role, their role has always been really that to help manage it, right?
- And so in terms of their role, their role has always been really that to help manage it, right?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The CARMA model. It will serve our citizens well.
- Virginia passed an SPBM Drug Benefit Management Model early in February of 2025.
- The Kentucky model switched to a transparent model with a single PBM.
- reimbursement rates under a drug cost-plus model.
- So you got in the fee-for-service model over here, you can take rebates in the 340B claims.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Bottas for behalf of the street model workers Local 17 in Massachusetts.
- to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone, and the Center for Space Sciences plays a unique role
- However, we can see the important role that price suppression plays when we look at behind-the-meter
- This model must... This model must be expanded beyond Boston to the entire Commonwealth.
- Through LISC's role as program administrator for Climate Ready Housing, this is the state's first deep
Summary:
The committee hearing focused on a broad set of energy efficiency, building decarbonization, school modernization, and lighting bills. Testimony generally came from municipal leaders, labor unions, environmental groups, and advocates who supported measures such as H. 3529/S. 2294 on building energy and decarbonization, H. 3577/S. 2286 on a zero-carbon renovation fund, H. 3476/S. 2275 on healthy and sustainable schools, H. 3565 on Mass Save zero-carbon assessments, H. 3477 on clean lighting and appliance efficiency standards, and the Dark Sky bills on outdoor lighting. Supporters argued these bills would cut emissions, lower utility bills, improve indoor air quality and school conditions, and direct resources to environmental justice, gateway, and low-income communities.
Witnesses emphasized that Massachusetts’ older building stock and school facilities need major upgrades, and that state funding and financing tools are needed to close gaps left by declining federal support. Mayors, labor leaders, and environmental advocates said the proposals would create local jobs, expand apprenticeships, and help municipalities and schools undertake retrofits, ventilation improvements, heat pump installations, and other decarbonization work. Several speakers also defended Mass Save as highly cost-effective while urging new funding sources beyond ratepayer bills for larger-scale building upgrades. One representative asked about the difference between current Mass Save audits and proposed zero-carbon assessments, and the sponsor explained the new assessments would include heat pumps, solar, storage, wiring upgrades, and rate-structure guidance.
There was also testimony on the Dark Sky bill, with astronomers and museum representatives arguing that better-shielded, downward-facing lighting would reduce energy waste, protect wildlife and human health, and preserve night skies without compromising safety. Committee members raised concerns about pedestrian safety and whether education might be enough instead of legislation; supporters responded that the bill follows established lighting standards and targets only unnecessary glare and skyward light. On the school bill, an open-shop contractor group opposed the measure, arguing its PLA and apprenticeship requirements would restrict bidding and reduce competition, while labor organizations strongly supported the workforce standards and prevailing wage provisions.
No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee heard extensive testimony and several members asked clarifying questions, but the transcript does not show any final action or disposition on the bills.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Service (2-25-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- And as you know, the legislative branch is charged with the role of developing policy.
- It's just by the nature of the role they play.
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have <00:07:12.720>long - My current role is I'm the chief medical officer at Baptist Health in Richmond.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 173 from Senator David Givens, which would create a legislative review process for the state health plan and state plan amendments, modeled after the administrative regulations process. Givens argued the legislature should have a stronger policy role in reviewing the plan, saying the bill would allow lawmakers to find components deficient rather than approve them outright. He tied the proposal to Medicaid spending growth and projected enrollment changes, saying the state needs a new oversight tool. Committee members generally supported the concept, though Senator Berg expressed concern that the legislature lacks the executive branch’s healthcare expertise. The bill was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 137, sponsored by Chairman Meredith, which would create a pathway for certain internationally trained physicians to practice in Kentucky without repeating residency in the United States. Supporters said the bill is aimed at addressing Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and cited projections of a statewide shortage of about 3,000 physicians by 2030 and a shortage of primary care doctors in particular. Testimony from Cicero Action and Baptist Health emphasized that many foreign-trained physicians are already fully trained, that residency slots are limited, and that the bill could help fill shortages in underserved counties while preserving quality through existing exams, ECFMG certification, English proficiency requirements, primary source verification, and mentoring/oversight.
Several members raised questions and concerns. Senator Berg asked about verification, required exams, and oversight, and Senator Tishner raised concerns about fraudulent credentials in some countries and whether the bill could admit underqualified physicians. Witnesses responded that applicants would still have to pass the same exams, obtain ECFMG certification, and undergo primary-source credentialing and employer oversight. Supporters also argued the bill would not displace U.S.-trained physicians because it would use otherwise limited residency capacity more efficiently. After discussion, the committee adopted the bill and reported it favorably by unanimous vote.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Subsection 8, however, is exactly the role the department needs to take, as previously stated.
- Subsection 8, however, is exactly the role the department needs to take, as previously stated.
- So we have models.
- because it is a publicly funded role.
- It's a very public role. And I have 135...
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Environmental Quality
Transcript Highlights:
- However, we do know from federal data from the USGS and modeling estimates in peer-reviewed literature
- However, we do know from federal data from the USGS and modeling estimates in peer-reviewed literature
- that the I don't know. data from the USGS and modeling estimates in peer-review literature that the
- By switching to a voucher model, this bill removes the upfront cost barriers and helps accelerate the
- EPA, I can tell you in my current role at South Coast AQMD that timely data, access to that timely data
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- This is an area, This part of our office is an area in which we are exceeding and a model for the nation
- on the last slide, on the last bullet, well, gosh, I guess I'm surprised we don't already have that role
- talk about this a little bit, but they are kind of attempting to transition more to an enterprise model
- of artificial intelligence and the development of how big tech transitions frankly in its business model
- What I can tell you is that if you start to move towards a model where you allow us to keep more of what
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Oct 7th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We participate in something called the National Role of Recruitment Network.
- I would be particularly encouraged if the Michigan model were adopted by more facilities in New Mexico
- And so I think that's why the Michigan model is important, because it protects conversations, allows
- Second point is ultimately our role and our concern should be to protect our patients' lives.
- I believe there's a sheet over there, and lovely Claire will model that.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- modeling is gonna be through satellite, and they're gonna look at areas to see if they can cover it
- That model right there was able to sustain the wildlife that...
- Oh, would you take the role? Yeah. Senator Sivantes? Senator Sivantes? Yes. Senator Charley? Yeah.
- What we're trying to do is set something that can be a statewide minimum standard that they can model
- So I will now ask the secretary to take the role.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is my fifth year to be here in this role, and it's humbling every time.
- We look at what our role is and is to be a good partner of the legislature.
- We know we have a lot of needs as a state, and we weren't living up to our role.
- That's the role we're supposed to fill and supposed to be in.
- Every single role mattered.
Bills:
SJR47, SB1491, SB1579, SB1806, SB1552, SB483, SB63, SB137, SB346, SB514, SB1344, SB1360, SB1380, SB1437, SB1189, SB1217, SB1221, SB1262, SB1272, SB1325, SB1339, SB201
Keywords:
voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/07/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I know she's certainly played an important role in their success.
- PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THEIR SUCCESS. AND I WANT TO RECOGNIZE THE PLAY PLAYERS HERE.
- Through her role as an ambassador, she's traveled across the state.
- because this is a very accomplished young woman, she's also participated in this year's SUNY CUNY Model
- SHE'S ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR'S SUNY CUNY MODEL SENATE WHICH I JUST SPOKE ABOUT AND SHE SPOKE ON
Summary:
The Senate met on May 6, 2026, approved the prior journal, and accepted a Rules Committee report advancing the government appropriations bill to third reading. The chamber then took up the tenth budget extender, which sponsor Senator Serrano said would keep state government operating through Monday, May 11 and contained $482 million in new spending, bringing the total across extenders to $20.3 billion. In questioning, Senator O’Mara and Senator Helming pressed Serrano for details on the reported $268 billion budget deal, policy outcomes, revenue raisers, and whether local governments, schools, and rural health programs would receive certainty; Serrano said final budget bills were not yet in print and declined to speculate on unresolved issues. The extender passed 60-1, with Senator Weik voting no.
The Senate also adopted several previously adopted resolutions honoring the North Tonawanda High School girls varsity basketball team, the Tappan Zee High School girls basketball team, and SUNY student Chriss-Ann Pryce. Members praised the teams’ state championships and Pryce’s academic and leadership achievements through the Educational Opportunity Program. The chamber then returned to legislation and passed a bill designating May 9 as Overdose Awareness Day in New York; Senator Fernandez said it recognized the harm of overdose and the need to continue funding harm reduction and recovery services.
Additional bills passed included a statewide domestic violence lethality assessment measure, with Senators Murray, Rolison, Webb, and Ramos describing it as a tool to identify dangerous situations and prevent fatalities; a mental health insurance bill limiting step therapy/prior authorization for serious mental health medications, supported by Senator Fahy; and measures on education, real property tax, election law, general business law, kitchen incubator economic impacts, public buildings, state finance, and mental hygiene. Several bills drew recorded opposition, including the real property tax bill and the election law and general business law measures. The Senate concluded by adjourning until Monday, May 11 at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days designated legislative.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 18th, 2026
State Government
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- And during their year as Miss Alabama, it's a full-time role. They could not go to school or work.
- Alabama, it's during their year as Miss Alabama, it's a<00:17:31.360>
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or <00:17:33.520 - Department of Revenue to issue certificates of title to current owners of manufactured homes designated as model
Keywords:
independent contractors, portable benefits, employee benefits, tax deductions, employment relationship, education, high school, community college, dual enrollment, secondary credit, Move on When Ready, financial services, discrimination, social credit score, religious freedom, transparency, consumer rights, Alabama, wastewater management, public service commission
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy Jun 17th, 2025
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- federal implications with ICE Miller, and maybe even the treasurer's office as far as some of their roles
- federal implications with ICE Miller and maybe even the treasurer's office as far as some of their roles
- I would like to see the ad hoc and what those models look like in the region. We had tried...
- That ad hoc and what those models look like.
- Just we've done some role changing, but yes, I'm still staff to the committee, so you'll see me.
Summary:
The committee approved the May minutes by roll call vote and then received brief updates from the Attorney General’s office and the Office of the State Actuary. The AG’s office said it would handle legal analysis related to the committee’s work, while the actuary reported that staff were at capacity this summer due to annual valuation work, experience studies, and other retirement system projects, but would have more capacity in the fall. Members also requested access to fiscal note and actuarial materials related to the LEOFF 1 study and related legislation.
The main discussion focused on the LEOFF 1 study, including actuarial funding, a proposed merger/termination/restatement approach, and the possibility of a permanent COLA for Plan 1 members. Several members supported keeping COLA recommendations in the committee’s work, while others raised concerns about whether merging or restating plans could affect benefits, legal status, or IRS tax treatment. The actuary explained that the temporary pause in certain funding rates reflected prior overfunding buffers and assumptions about future investment returns, and said future base-rate funding could still be needed depending on experience.
Members also discussed constituent correspondence, which staff said largely fell into four categories: the LEOFF 1 study, Plan 1 benefits and COLAs, fossil fuel divestment, and ESSB 5357. The committee agreed that divestment concerns are more appropriately directed to the State Investment Board, not this committee. In reviewing the draft interim work plan, members added or adjusted several topics for future meetings, including a July educational briefing on LEOFF 1 history and tax/IRS issues, a September discussion of COLAs, and a December placeholder for excess compensation/pension spiking, pending coordination with the LEOFF 2 Board. The committee then approved the July agenda and adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (10/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will call the roll on that motion. role on the motion of now I'll ask role on the motion of
- will call the role. will call the role.
- Now, the model must be further studied.
- Representative Rick: Yes. to call a role to adopt amendment to call a role to adopt amendment 2964H,
- the role on adopting the amendment. the role on adopting the amendment.
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.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Similar models have succeeded in Puerto Rico, Italy, India, and beyond.
- Similar models have succeeded in Puerto Rico, Italy, India, and beyond.
- Thank you. the risks and responsibilities associated with each role.
- Let's conduct the role.
- RIPA has become a national model for transparency and equitable policing.
Summary:
The committee heard several public safety measures, beginning with housekeeping items and the adoption of a four-bill consent calendar. Bills on the consent calendar included AB 476 on metal theft, AB 619 on California Conservation Corps training for formerly incarcerated people, AB 1192 on child abuse or neglect reporting, and AB 1239 on human trafficking data. Several bills were pulled by the authors before hearing, and the committee also announced that AB 379 would be heard with a file notice waiver and AB 63 would be for testimony only.
The most extensive discussion was on AB 366, which would require ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of DUI. The author, Senator Archuleta, and a MADD representative gave emotional testimony about family members killed by drunk drivers and argued the bill would save lives. Support came from law enforcement, fire, medical, auto club, and safety groups. Opposition from public defenders and criminal justice advocates focused on loss of judicial discretion, costs for low-income drivers, and concerns about vendor oversight and effectiveness. The committee voted to pass AB 366 as amended to Appropriations.
The committee also heard AB 1380, which would create a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated people who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The author and supporters said the bill would recognize service, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism; a fire labor group withdrew its opposition after amendments were discussed. The measure passed to Appropriations, though it remained on call pending one additional vote. AB 461, which would remove criminal penalties for parents of truant K-8 students and replace them with supportive responses, drew broad support from education and justice advocates but no opposition testimony; it was also passed to Appropriations and left on call pending one more vote. ACR 60, recognizing the Downey Police Department’s special-needs communication program for interactions with people with disabilities or sensory challenges, was adopted unanimously.
The committee then heard AB 746 on creating an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve for incarcerated workers. Supporters said it would build job skills, dignity, and reentry success; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed to Appropriations and was left on call pending votes. Finally, AB 379 on human trafficking drew strong support from survivor advocates, law enforcement, and local officials for creating a survivor services fund and targeting buyers, but also strong opposition from survivors and civil liberties groups who warned it would criminalize vulnerable people and revive harmful loitering enforcement. The committee discussion continued with members weighing survivor support, public safety tools, and concerns about the bill’s amendments and scope.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - Senate Education Committee of Reference
Senate Education Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- The Treasurer's Office plays a role in administering this board as well, and so we all sort of chip in
- A fidelity review is a formal assessment of how closely providers adhere to recognized models and identifies
- And a fidelity review is a formal assessment of how closely providers adhere to recognize models and
- trauma-responsive practices, working with students with special needs, and expectations for the officer role
- trauma-responsive practices, working with students with special needs, and expectations for the officer role
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The TCEQ took a larger role and now...
- Now we have what's called a reimbursement model for mud infrastructure.
- A large part of my personal role at BGE is to assist landowners and developers in planning and design
- The mud model that we use has allowed our communities to keep up with growth.
- appreciate Representative Bell's interest in the Water District creation process and the important role
Keywords:
third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, municipal utility district, petition, county clerk, water code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, traffic impact studies, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, extraterritorial jurisdiction, county authority
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THERE AGAIN WE ARE FOR GROUNDING THE INDUSTRY, A ROLE IN THIS ECONOMY.
- THERE AGAIN WE ARE FOR GROUNDING THE INDUSTRY, A ROLE IN THIS ECONOMY.
- AND THIS IS AGAIN THIS MODEL I AM PRESENTING TO YOU OF MARRYING PRIVATE SECTOR, PUBLIC SECTOR, NONPROFITS
- THE BILL IS MODELED AFTER A SIMILAR LANGUAGE ALLOWING THE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER TO ESTABLISH FOR PROFIT
- APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT. >> PLEASE CALL THE ROLE FOR SB 270. >> Sen. Berman: YES. >> Sen.