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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, human services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03
Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Apr 22, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 49
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Not this simple sweeping of it under the rug, Madam Speaker.
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Madam sweeping of it under the rug, Madam sweeping of it under the rug, Madam - I disagree with the characterization that we are sweeping anything under the rug.
- we are sweeping anything under the rug. we are sweeping anything under the rug.
Bills:
HB389, HB469, HB1510, HB1573, HB1705, HB1858, HB1875, HB1946, HB1961, HB1962, HB2001, HB2093, HB2096, HB2097
Keywords:
HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Imagine the most popular rug ordered online is a 10 by 10; that's 100 square feet.
- big is 100 imagine the most popular rug big is 100 imagine the most popular rug ordered<00:32:08.519
- She said that if you have been in a toddler area and take 10 square feet out of a 100-square-foot rug
- He offered it to the members to understand what this bill is: a 100-square-foot rug-size variance.
- She offered it to the members to understand what this bill is: a 100-square-foot rug-size variance.
Keywords:
child care, childcare, day care, daycare, licensing, variance, licensed capacity, capacity limit, staff qualifications, staffing, child care center, family child care, provider flexibility, Minnesota career lattice, Department of Children Youth and Families, DCYF, licensing rules, enrollment, indoor space, professional development
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- say about these particular days, whether they are blessed or broken, promising or painful, rich or rugged
- States of America. or broken promising or painful rich or or broken promising or painful rich or rugged
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they
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Fighting Fraud / Removing Barriers to Mental Health Services / Capital Investment Considerations May 18th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- somebody had to be the voice of fighting for our seniors because their issues would just get put under the rug
- , brushed under the rug, and nobody was really fighting for them.
- just get put because their issues would just get put under<00:03:32.400>
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PA
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, we pull out the very rug from underneath the bill we just passed yesterday.
- Today we pull out the rug. You're in a bit of a pickle. I'm interested to see what you'll do.
- Today we pull out the rug. You're in a bit of a pickle. I'm interested to see what you'll do.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests, including the Civil Air Patrol Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Color Guard, district office staff, and a guest page. A quorum was established with 202 members voting on the master roll. The chamber also noted that Deputy Sergeant Hopkins is retiring after three years of service, and several committee meetings were announced for later in the day.
The main floor action was on House Bill 2198, which repeals the sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment. Supporters argued the exemption is no longer needed because data centers are large, profitable companies that should pay their share, and cited a projected future cost to the Commonwealth of about $517 million annually. Members in favor also said data centers place heavy burdens on local water, land, and electricity resources and should not receive taxpayer subsidies. Opponents argued the bill conflicted with broader data center policy discussions and that the House was moving too quickly after passing related infrastructure legislation the day before.
After debate, the House took a recorded final vote and passed House Bill 2198 by a vote of 197-5. The bill was sent to the Senate for concurrence. The House then moved several bills from the table calendar to the active calendar and adjourned until Friday, June 26, 2026, at 12 noon unless recalled sooner by the Speaker.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (05/13/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- their own rug out from under them last month.
- their own rug out from under them last month.
- their own rug out from under them last month.
- pulled out from any anybody having a rug pulled out from you<00:22:58.159>
know, <00:22:58.240 - <00:22:59.120>
out you know, they pulled their own rug out you know, they pulled their own
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a hearing on a non-germane amendment to SB 302, a Senate bill originally requiring background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners. Representative Patenza explained that the amendment was intended to preserve and separate out language developed for the governor’s budget proposal and HB 2 concerning a solid waste facility site evaluation committee, a moratorium, and related public-benefit/site-benefit provisions, so the policy would still have a vehicle if the budget language did not advance. He said the proposal reflects extensive work by the House, the governor’s office, and DES, and he was open to further changes to align with any budget conference committee outcome.
Dr. Adam Finkele testified in support of the amendment and the underlying site evaluation concept, arguing that landfill siting decisions should be based on cost-benefit analysis that includes public harms, local impacts, and regional impacts rather than only private benefits. He praised the committee process and prior legislation requiring agencies to respond substantively to public comments, and said the new language improves on the governor’s version by moving the committee’s review earlier in the process and requiring more complete application information, including alternatives and impacts on nearby wells and aquifers. He also supported a three-year moratorium on new landfill applications, saying it would give the state time to address leachate, PFAS, waste reduction, and weak siting rules.
Members asked about possible conference committee changes, the value of having a separate review body, and whether the new rules would invite litigation. Dr. Finkele said he would likely sue over the rules because he считает them too weak, but also said the legislature could fix the problems through other bills such as HB 77. He acknowledged that the site evaluation committee is not a perfect solution, but said it is a useful intermediate step between the agency and the courts and likely would meet only rarely if capacity need remains the main trigger for future landfill decisions. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Republican Caucus Members Present Bill Package Addressing Waste, Fraud and Abuse - 02/12/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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the <00:21:11.360>purpose <00:21:11.799>of sweep it under the rug - the purpose of sweep it under the rug the purpose of our<00:21:12.080>
data <00:21:12.480> - We can have no more of this burying, hiding these things under the rug or in red tape.
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Measures
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Saturday, January 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Make plain the rugged moments of confusion when so much is at stake in the decisions that will be made
- Make plain the rugged moments of confusion when so much is at stake in the decisions that will be made
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- King Jr., I believe said it best, it was like in this country, there's socialism for the rich and rugged
- Socialism for the rich, rugged individualism for the poor.
- Socialism for the rich, rugged individualism for the poor.
- Socialism for the rich, rugged individualism for the poor.
- Socialism for the rich, rugged Socialism for the rich, rugged individualism<01:19:57.880>
for
Bills:
HF3425
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 030 Feb 13th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Can't wait to see that whole rug pulled out from underneath that grift.
- He said he cannot wait to see that whole rug pulled out from underneath that grift, and that he does
- Can't wait to see that whole rug pulled out from underneath that grift.
- <01:53:46.000>
pulled Can't wait to see that whole rug pulled Can't wait to see that whole - WE WILL NOT SWEEP anything under the<02:04:14.400>
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Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 10, a resolution celebrating Lunar New Year 2026. The resolution highlighted Colorado’s observed Lunar New Year holiday, the cultural significance of the holiday to Asian-American communities, and the contributions of Asian-Americans in Colorado. Several members spoke in support, including remarks about the Far East Center, Asian-American heritage, and the importance of recognizing the holiday statewide.
The chamber also welcomed a number of guests and groups for the Lunar New Year observance, including state and international dignitaries, community leaders, and lion dancers. Representative Soer and others introduced guests and offered brief remarks; the House then recessed briefly for the celebration. After returning, the House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 10 by a vote of 60 ayes, with five excused and no no votes.
Following the resolution, members made announcements about committee meetings and visiting student groups, including District 6 Day, Disability Rights Advocacy Day, and several school groups at the Capitol. The House then took up third reading of supplemental appropriations bills. House Bill 1150, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Agriculture, passed on third reading. House Bill 1151, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Corrections, prompted extended debate over prison funding, inmate care, staffing, and parole-related concerns; members argued both for humane treatment and for fiscal restraint, and discussion was still ongoing in the portion provided.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Dec 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- adopted restrictions on intentionally added PFAS in outdoor furniture and furnishings, carpets and rugs
- I was just wondering, so I think it's great that I don't have to worry about PFAS if I buy a new rug.
- But what if I buy a new rug on Amazon or something? Like, how does that work?
- Someone who just bought a rug and a couch, it was really hard. Yeah, yeah, absolutely.
Summary:
The committee held a work session covering PFAS regulation and impacts, no-cost allowance allocation for emissions-intensive trade-exposed industries (EITEs), and regional resource adequacy and data center load growth. Senator Victoria Hunt was welcomed as a new member. The Department of Ecology reviewed Washington’s Safer Products for Washington PFAS work, including completed restrictions on PFAS in outdoor furniture, carpets, rugs, stain/water-resistant treatments, and newer rules adopted in November restricting PFAS in most apparel, cleaning products, and automotive washes, with reporting requirements for some other products such as cookware and firefighting gear. Ecology also described Cycle 2 PFAS reviews now underway, including artificial turf and paints, and answered questions about compliance, online sales, sell-through periods, and how Washington’s approach differs from broader bans in states like Maine and Minnesota. The Department of Ecology also presented on PFAS in biosolids, describing a 2024 sampling study, limitations in testing methods, and a 2025 statutory amendment requiring additional sampling between 2027 and 2028 and a report to the legislature in 2029. The Department of Health then updated the committee on PFAS in drinking water, reporting that most Group A public water systems have completed sampling, that 317 sources and 188 systems are expected to exceed new contaminant levels, and that treatment costs for public systems are estimated at about $970 million, leaving a large funding gap; members also asked about private wells, health effects, bathing exposure, and home filters. The Board of Health’s new state action levels are being aligned with federal MCLs, and the department said it expects to continue monitoring and notification under state rules. Ecology also briefed the committee on no-cost allowance allocations to EITEs under the Climate Commitment Act, explaining the leakage-mitigation rationale, the current allocation schedule through 2034, and a forthcoming report on policy options for 2035-2050; members asked about industry barriers, competitiveness, and whether facilities might leave the state. Finally, E3 presented a regional resource adequacy study showing rising load, retirements outpacing additions, limited winter reliability value from wind, solar, and batteries, and a projected shortfall beginning in 2026 that could grow to about 9,000 MW by 2030 if planned projects are not built. The presentation emphasized winter cold-weather events, hydro variability, the importance of permitting and transmission, and longer-term options including nuclear, geothermal, hydrogen, carbon capture, and long-duration storage. EPRI then introduced its DC Flex initiative, which is studying how data centers can provide flexible load through workload shifting, cooling optimization, and on-site backup or bridging resources to reduce grid stress and protect ratepayers.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/10/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The people here are strong, rugged, and they can take care of themselves.
- and they can take care of strong. rugged and they can take care of themselves.<01:27:10.239>
We - I know a lot about rugged individuals.
- I know a lot of<01:27:52.719>
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have <01:27:54.159>children, of rugged individuals who have children, of
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/22/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So what we do is we put this in and then we pull the rug out after people have invested. Right?
- And then we pull the rug out. Next legislature comes in and says, "You know what?
- out after people have pull the rug out after people have invested.<00:37:48.480>
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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- It just gets pushed under the rug. Department of Health knows it, but if we're seeking it that.
- It just gets pushed under the rug. Department of Health knows it.
- It just gets pushed under the rug. Department of Health knows it. but if we're seeking it that.
Summary:
The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered one bill, HB 603, which would repeal section 768.21(8), the Florida medical negligence wrongful death exception often referred to by supporters as the “Free Kill” law. The sponsor argued the current statute unfairly bars certain families—especially adult children or parents of unmarried adults without minor children—from recovering non-economic damages when a loved one dies from medical negligence, while such damages are available in other wrongful death cases. Supporters, including family members, AARP, and some legal advocates, testified that the law is discriminatory and denies equal access to justice for grieving families and vulnerable adults.
Opponents, including physicians, hospital and insurer representatives, and business groups, argued that repeal would increase malpractice exposure, raise premiums, worsen access to care, and accelerate physician retirements or departures from Florida. Several urged that if the bill moves forward, it should be paired with caps on non-economic damages to balance the impact on the health care system. Supporters countered that negligence must still be proven, that the law creates unequal treatment, and that existing tort reforms have not lowered premiums. The sponsor closed by rejecting claims that the bill is “jackpot justice” and emphasizing that families deserve court access and accountability.
After debate, the committee voted on HB 603 and passed it 16-2. The meeting then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 28th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We are about to rip the rug, and I asked the question about the concentration.
- spirit of bipartisanship to keep this going to vote for Senator Jones' amendment so we don't pull the rug
- Please don't rip the rug from under their legs.
- It pulls the rug out from under our children.
- I have economic concerns not only about the Dreamers who will have the rug pulled out from underneath
Keywords:
accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 01/15/26
Transcript Highlights:
- packages, I'm here with you telling my story of what could have been, hoping that the metaphorical rug
- packages, I'm here with you telling my story of what could have been, hoping that the metaphorical rug
- packages, I'm here with you telling my story of what could have been, hoping that the metaphorical rug
- packages, I'm here with you telling my story of what could have been, hoping that the metaphorical rug
- packages, I'm here with you telling my story of what could have been, hoping that the metaphorical rug
Summary:
The Select Subcommittee first took up adoption of three previously prepared nonpartisan committee summary reports dated October 15, November 13, and November 21. Senator Rasmusson objected to the lack of advance notice about the day’s testifiers and criticized the practice of having nonpartisan staff summarize what he described as a partisan agenda. The chair responded that the committee’s purpose is to gather information, not hear bills, and that the summaries were intended as neutral resources for the Senate. Senator Coopek moved adoption, the motion was opposed by Rasmusson and another member, and the motion passed.
The committee then turned to the day’s hearing on federal impacts on Minnesota, with the chair focusing on federal funding threats and the effect of congressional budget actions on health care, especially in greater Minnesota. The first presentation came from the Minnesota Department of Health on the state’s rural health transformation work. Assistant Commissioner Carol Broom introduced the team and described the rural hospital transformation program as a major opportunity to invest in rural health, while acknowledging longstanding challenges such as demographics, transportation barriers, and the financing of care. Nitha Moibi outlined the state’s rural health chart book and data showing an aging population, workforce shortages, and many health professional shortage areas, and described proposed strategies including workforce pipelines, bridge payments for low-volume birth hospitals, telehealth access points, mental health urgent care, and chronic disease prevention.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Anna Ashby of the Minnesota Management and Budget office explained the state’s application to CMS for the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in federal law and awarded Minnesota just over $193 million for federal fiscal year 2026. She said the application was shaped by public comments, stakeholder meetings, and legislative outreach, and included initiatives on preventive care, workforce, care access, behavioral health, and provider financial stability. She also reviewed implementation constraints, including a January 30 revised budget deadline, limits on administrative spending, restrictions on using funds to offset Medicaid losses, and the need to show measurable progress to remain eligible for future funding. The presentation noted that most year-one funding would go to rural hospitals, with additional support for federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers, tribal partners, and technical assistance.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- personnel are often called to respond in remote recreational areas, trail systems, deserts, beaches, and rugged
- Trail systems, deserts, beaches, and rugged terrain where traditional vehicles cannot safety operate.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard several measures, with eight bills and resolutions placed on the consent calendar and three items heard separately. AB 1944 by Assembly Member Alex Lee would delay the implementation timeline for axle weight limits on zero-emission buses, keeping the existing final cap in place while giving transit agencies and manufacturers more time to meet the limits. Supporters, including the California Transit Association and several transit districts, said the bill would help agencies procure longer-range zero-emission buses; the League of California Cities opposed it, warning that heavier buses would accelerate pavement damage and increase local maintenance costs. Senators raised questions about infrastructure impacts and environmental tradeoffs, and the bill ultimately advanced on a 10-3 vote.
AB 2453 by Assembly Member Michelle Rodriguez would clarify authority for first responders and peace officers to use off-highway vehicles in official duties, including limited travel on public roads to reach remote areas. The author and a Carlsbad Fire Department witness said the bill would reduce response times and remove operational barriers for fire, police, lifeguard, and search-and-rescue use of UTVs; the measure had support from local agencies and no opposition testimony. It passed the committee 13-0 and was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Water.
SJR 16 by Senator Caballero urged Congress to restore commercial driver credentials affected by federal enforcement actions tied to English-language proficiency and non-domiciled commercial licenses, arguing that the actions harmed experienced immigrant drivers and the supply chain. Teamsters California testified in support, and there was no opposition in the room. The resolution advanced on a 9-3 vote. The consent calendar, which included AB 431, AB 1614, AB 1625, ACR 126, ACR 137, ACR 142, ACR 169, and SCR 155, was approved unanimously.