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KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Federal Buy America laws have been in place for decades.
  • the United States, but later learned it was made in China, so he did not buy it.
  • <00:38:03.920> So, He said that while they are in the program, they are trained in any aspect
  • That's what we're in the business here to do at the apprenticeship program.
  • of their apprenticeship program in lieu of that.
Summary: The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September minutes, and heard testimony on a proposed “Kentucky by America” procurement preference bill. Representative Patrick Flannery described the concept as giving preference in public construction and public works contracts to iron, steel, aluminum, and other manufactured goods made in the United States, while emphasizing he wanted to avoid excessive taxpayer costs and was open to changes. Chad Connley of the United Steelworkers and Dustin Reinsteller of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO supported the idea, arguing it would strengthen domestic manufacturing, keep tax dollars in the local economy, and support jobs; Connley said the bill would include waivers for items not made domestically and noted Kentucky has opted out of the GPA trade agreement. Mike Buckington of Metals Innovation Initiative, testifying virtually, also supported the concept and said Kentucky’s metals sector has seen significant investment and can supply most construction needs, while stressing supply-chain reliability and national security concerns. Members generally expressed support but raised questions about implementation. Representative Branscum asked who would grant waivers and how contractors would know the rules during bidding; Flannery said he was open to revising the language and process. Representative Gentry supported the concept but said the bill would likely need editing to avoid harming businesses or markets. Senator Nun suggested aligning the bill’s definition of a U.S. good with industry country-of-origin standards to make compliance easier. Representative KC Carney asked for data on the impact of similar laws in other states, and Connley said he could provide numbers later but did not have them on hand. Senator Boswell supported the concept and asked about the cost threshold for waivers; Connley said the federal standard is a 25% cost increase, while the prior Kentucky version used 10%, and that the threshold is a key detail. The committee then shifted to an informational presentation on building trade apprenticeships. Eric Elie of the Kentucky State Pipe Trades Association, Nick Brown of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 502, and retired IBEW training director Steve Willinghurst explained how union apprenticeship programs work. Brown described earn-while-you-learn training, with apprentices placed on jobs by signatory contractors and attending classes two nights a week for five years. He outlined the work of plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and HVACR technicians, emphasizing that these trades support construction, industrial facilities, distilleries, and other critical infrastructure. No votes or formal actions were taken on the policy topics beyond approval of the prior minutes.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 27th, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • In this situation, in this small town, there are 20,000 people in Plaquemines Parish.
  • We need to buy out. The state has already put in $100 million on its structure.
  • A lot of discretion is left to the DAs in terms of how they budget and to the extent of this program.
  • A lot of discretion is left to the DAs in terms of how they budget and to the extent of this program.
  • can get in.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Edfin Committee Meeting - 2025-04-28

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • In Section 122A-77, the second renames to be the Educator Tuition Assistance Program. Mr.
  • Line 16 shows the Minnesota math program increase, so they are receiving an increase of $1 million in
  • She was in the same program as my kid, and they both really loved it.
  • All parents in Minnesota deserve to have access to the best educational program for their children.
  • As I shared earlier in this session, there are many programs that work together to support the future
Bills: HF1388
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 4/28/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • the special education teacher program in section 122A.7, and the second renames the Collaborative Urban
  • She was in the same program as my kid, and they both really loved it.
  • All parents in Minnesota deserve to have access to the best educational program for their children.
  • As I shared earlier in the session, there are many programs that work together to support the future
  • of teacher residency programs that are working to prepare teachers in special education, ESL, world
Bills: HF1388
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • students in Minnesota to help fill these workforce gaps and to combat the Build Dakota program in South
  • programs in high-demand industries and occupations.
  • They may, in their heart and in their course-taking behavior, change to a different program of study,
  • I think we need to consider the state grant program and some of these other programs that we have in
  • , in light of a very generous program like the state grants or this program.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • students in Minnesota to help fill these workforce gaps and to combat the Build Dakota program in South
  • outreach,<00:17:32.080> guidance, programs invest in outreach, guidance, programs invest
  • in an AA program they're actually in an AA program because<00:40:13.040> they're<00:40:13.280
  • in the master's program, 57 enrolled in the master's program<00:48:32.640> in<00:48:32.960>
  • other programs that are necessary in other programs that are necessary in this<00:52:46.400>
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

GVO DEFER, GVO Public Hearings 02-05-2026

Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • He added that the program has done a fantastic job and that he has seen it firsthand in the community
  • He added that he has seen it firsthand in the community, but that the program should be made permanent
  • Um, the small business program in particular would be happy, should these bills pass, to spread the word
  • <00:19:49.440> in pro the small business program in pro the small business program in particular
  • > in<00:27:15.440> my I was in that I included in my I was in that I included in my testimony
Summary: The committee met for decision-making on measures heard earlier in the week and took up a series of government operations, procurement, public records, public meetings, and related bills. Several measures were deferred one week to February 12, 2026, including bills on state construction projects, government accountability, gubernatorial appointments, the legislature, public procurement, and a bill on Hawaiian lei sales, largely so the committee could compare similar measures, address concerns, or integrate related reports. The committee also deferred SB 2449 on public meetings for the year, citing concerns that the proposed business-day definition was overly prescriptive and unnecessary. The committee passed several bills with amendments. These included measures clarifying UIPA applicability to records created or maintained by agencies, with amendments changing “government function” to “agency function” and committee report language noting Attorney General concerns and exempting ERS for now; SB 2811 on state building projects with technical amendments and a delayed effective date; SB 2809 on budget-related reports; SB 2336 on trees, with a Senate draft and removal of “political subdivision”; SB 2308 on small purchase vendor compliance, setting the threshold at $5,000 and adding a delayed effective date; SB 2601 on procurement, reorganizing misdemeanor language and leaving funding/FTE issues to Ways and Means; SB 2219 on a capital visitor center working group; and SB 2849 on public meetings, with technical amendments and a delayed effective date. Bills on neighborhood board concerns and public notice were also adopted, with SB 2929 drawing testimony both for and against. Testimony was generally supportive on procurement and small business measures, especially SB 2928 establishing permanent small business procurement coordinator positions, which drew strong support from the State Procurement Office, DBEDT, the Chamber of Commerce, DOT, the Ethics Commission, and others. On public notice, the County of Maui supported allowing website posting, while another witness raised concerns about accessibility, centralized notice locations, and impacts on kūpuna and people with disabilities. On search and rescue, the committee heard support for creating a statewide coordination structure, along with discussion of where such an office should reside; the Attorney General raised constitutional and placement concerns, while witnesses suggested law enforcement, DLNR, or DoD as possible homes. The committee also heard support for a bill protecting home addresses of covered public servants and candidates, though the Public First Law Center urged broader coverage and a better fit with existing law.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

GVO Public Hearing 02-03-2026

Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Craig Nakamoto HCD standing in<00:10:04.959> support. in support. in support.
  • <00:20:19.280> a serve in the executive branch in a serve in the executive branch in a position
  • And so if the state and the counties want to have a buy local program of their own, we're proposing a
  • And so if the state and the counties want to have a buy local program of their own, we're proposing a
  • may come in. may come in.
Summary: The committee heard several government operations measures, beginning with SB 2064 on state construction projects, which would create an office of the state architect within DAGS to oversee design review and approvals for state construction. DAGS said it stood on its written testimony, DECAB supported the bill, DOT supported it, and HGA opposed it. No audience testimony or member questions were taken, and the chair moved on. The committee then took up SB 2312 on government contracts, which would make records held by private contractors performing government functions subject to UIPA. The State Procurement Office, Attorney General, OIP, ERS, DHS, and HGA offered comments or opposition, while the League of Women Voters, Public First Law Center, All Hawaii News, Grassroots, and several individuals supported the bill. Public First Law Center argued the bill closes a loophole and does not expand or reduce existing exemptions, while OIP and others raised concerns about privacy, confidential information, and the need for clearer procedures. Members discussed possible clarifying amendments, including changing “government function” to “agency,” and the bill was left for further consideration. Other measures discussed included SB 2662 on government accountability, which would require justification and caps for external consultants; ERS and DOT opposed it, while the American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii and Airlines Committee of Hawaii argued consultants are often more efficient and necessary for major projects. The committee also heard SB 2744 on due process, for which no testimony was received; SB 2809 on budget-related reports, with comments from B&F and the Tax Foundation; SB 2862 on gubernatorial appointments, opposed by the Governor’s Office and the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission and supported by one individual; a bill on continuous legislative sessions, with comments from B&F, LRB, and Hope for Hawaii; SB 2336 on tree management standards, supported by an individual and the Outdoor Circle; and SB 2075 on public procurement local preferences, which drew broad support with comments from SPO and the Attorney General and discussion of simplifying the preference structure. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair repeatedly moved measures along after testimony and questions.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • We have run the statewide syringe exchange program since this legislature codified that in 1993.
  • We manage over 700 patients in a synchronization program so they only have to come in once a month.
  • We manage over 700 patients in a synchronization<00:31:39.919> program<00:31:40.640> so
  • program so they only have<00:31:41.360> to<00:31:41.519> come<00:31:41.600> in<
  • come in place and go in alignment. come in place and go in alignment.
Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 27th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • our freedoms and our economy, and I think that everyone is in support of having programs...
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CPI data: $1 in 1971 has the same buying power as about $8.15 in 2026
  • LDH offers the program currently, and they work in conjunction with...”
  • As a little bit of background, in 1977, the rural health clinic program was established in an effort
  • The program was established in an effort to keep rural health care clinics open.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He completed a family practice residency there in 2003.
  • He received an IHS National Rector's Award in 2009, the Thompson Award for Achievement in Healthcare
  • Leader, would my guest in the south gallery please stand?
  • OU and OSU are both top 150 national in research expenditures.
  • All those in favor of adoption of the motion and if you indicate by saying 'aye' those in favor, 'nay
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 21st, 2026

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Looks out in the audience.
  • And that's why, if we may just hear bills in the morning and then see what we do in the afternoon in
  • Senator Campos, you were in that committee in the same. Seat as well.
  • In the seven years that I've been in this.
  • And so we're in a jam.
Bills: SB2
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • These are being promoted on the ADHS website and in all local public health programs, something that
  • In fact, I do have a list.
  • These are being promoted on the ADHD website and in all local public health programs, something that
  • and new programs in addition to updating the plan.
  • Anybody else in the audience signed in to speak? I don't think there is. Okay, thank you.
Bills: SB1131, SB1249
Summary: The Committee on Appropriations heard two bills. Senate Bill 1131 would require school districts and charter schools to report AED counts, CPR/AED training levels, and cardiac emergency response plans to ADE, and would appropriate $1 million for AED purchases and maintenance. The committee adopted an amendment shifting the funding source from the general fund to the industry-recognized certification and licensure reimbursement fund, after staff said the fund had an estimated $2 million balance and continued to receive $1 million annually. The American Heart Association testified in support, emphasizing the need for AEDs, CPR training, and emergency planning in schools. The bill was returned with a due pass recommendation by a 15-1 vote, with two members voting present and several members noting concerns about using the special fund rather than general funds. Senate Bill 1249 would create or continue a dementia services program and Alzheimer’s state plan at the Department of Health Services and appropriate $600,000 from the Health Services Lottery Moneys Fund. The Alzheimer’s Association testified in strong support, saying the prior three-year appropriation helped establish the plan and workgroups and that the new funding would support implementation, caregiver support, data collection, training, and grant applications. Several members raised concerns about taking money from a fund that supports maternal and child health programs such as Health Start and WIC, describing it as “robbing Peter to pay Paul,” while others said they supported the policy but wanted a sustainable funding source. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 9-3 vote, with three members voting present.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 21st, 2026 at 02:04 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • point in time.
  • last session in 2025 were a little bit higher for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids than what's in
  • Everything like that in short order, the STEP is a six-year program, right?
  • In total, the cost of buying one tire is cheap.
  • We have a do pass, eight in the affirmative, two in the negative.
Bills: SB2
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:58 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so this is one option to the legislature in order To save and in order to get family buy-in as well
  • in the program.
  • Those programs that pay more than that how are they participating or how do they participate in the program
  • We have 8,762 children receiving pre-K in school-based programs.
  • We have 8 762 children receiving pre-K in school-based programs.
Bills: SB2
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • The best example I can give is the Supreme Court case in 2004, where Missouri had a program for providing
  • We have checked in with everybody who's ever had anything to do with the program, and in fact, the scholarships
  • Other incentives I can see in Aka City in my home.
  • They found a town in Iowa that had been stagnant in population growth. They were with this program.
  • The town in Iowa had a program called Grandpa and Grandma for Rent.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Mar 24, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:12:19.600> the in our written testimony but in the in our written testimony but in the
  • been found in these in these reports. been found in these in these reports.
  • Um, we also have in person June. In person not have in person Shipta with written support.
  • ><00:21:28.560> the you know, in in as I think the you know, in in as I think the relationship
  • . program. program.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to criminal procedure, homelessness, family resilience, Medicaid-funded services, and school Medicaid reimbursement. On SB 2479 SD2, the Judiciary testified in neutral opposition with concerns that the bill could require imprisonment even for probation-eligible defendants, expand sentence reconsideration in ways that could undermine finality for victims, conflict with existing sentencing statutes, and require additional judicial resources. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill’s intent but asked for language changes so people serving sentences could raise the new evidence in Rule 40 petitions and so probation would remain available in appropriate felony cases. Written testimony also included opposition from several county prosecutors and police, and support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The chair later deferred SB 2479 SD2, citing unintended consequences and problems with the bill. For SB 2557 SD1, which would require annual reporting by the State Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, the office said it supported the intent but noted it already produces annual and quarterly reports, that some requested data is already available, and that staffing and cost constraints could make the new reporting burdensome. The State Council on Mental Health supported the measure and suggested narrowing the reporting language to data on individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring behavioral health conditions, to the extent practicable and in collaboration with relevant agencies. A committee member asked about the availability of point-in-time count data, and the office explained that some figures may not be available every year and may need to be generated through HMIS. Dr. Jack Lewin testified in support, saying the data would be useful for understanding health care costs. The committee passed SB 2557 SD1 with amendments, including a deferral of the effective date. The committee also heard SB 2861 SD2 and SB 3204 SD1, both family resilience pilot program measures. For SB 2861 SD2, the Office of Wellness and Resilience and DHS supported the bill but requested amendments to clarify that the office’s role is planning and advisory, that DHS is a key partner, and that federal compliance safeguards are included. The chair raised concerns about overlap with DHS’s existing Ka Ohana program and asked for language to avoid redundancy while allowing the bill to cover other at-risk children; decision-making was deferred to the next hearing. For SB 3204 SD1, which would create a peer-navigator-based family resilience pilot, the Office of Wellness and Resilience and DHS supported the measure, with the office requesting a two-year pilot period, and both agencies and several advocacy groups submitted support. The committee discussed funding, the proposed five peer navigators, and whether the pilot should be limited to one or two geographic areas; no final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard and supported SB 3324 SD1 on Medicaid home and community-based services, with the Department of Health emphasizing caregiver shortages and the cost-effectiveness of community care, and SB 3325 SD1 HD1 on public school Medicaid reimbursement, where DOE and the Attorney General requested clarifying amendments to reporting language and position titles.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/13/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • engaged in the classroom the IT program engaged in the classroom the IT program uh<00:02:14.680>
  • Chambers in action, who's in the program.
  • she had in the original bill. program that results in pby tier 3 ler program that results in pby tier
  • > with program for teaching in partnership with program for teaching in partnership with Dr<00
  • <00:53:56.240> in<00:53:56.440> in<00:53:56.559> the Residency program in in
Bills: HF846, HF1538, HF1959
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • But considering the issues in the program raised by the Office of the Legislative Auditor in their 2019
  • report, there's massive vulnerabilities in the CCAP program that can be addressed. aware the state has
  • c> by<00:20:59.039> the the issues in the program raised by the the issues in the program
  • <00:21:07.120> can<00:21:07.240> be in the CCAP program that can be in the CCAP program
  • the program.
Bills: HF1169, HF1916