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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:48.319><c> operating</c> driver and vehicle services operating driver and vehicle services
- </c> stated on the form failure to provide stated on the form failure to provide and<00:08:53.160><c>
- </c><00:20:32.320><c> commuter</c> called commuter Services commuter called commuter Services commuter
- Commuter Services provides individualized resources to help drive-alone commuters find a carpool partner
- Commuter Services provides individualized resources to help drive-alone commuters find a carpool partner
Keywords:
accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate
TX
Keywords:
business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs met to consider several pending measures and adopted committee substitutes on multiple bills before voting them out. Senate Bill 2403, Senate Bill 1888 (jury wheel procedures in certain counties), Senate Bill 2417 (Attorney General actions under the Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act), Senate Bill 2459 (personal identifying information for judiciary employees), and Senate Bill 2943 (discrimination involving occupational licenses) were each reported favorably to the full Senate, with most passing unanimously and SB 2943 passing on a 10-1 vote. The committee also certified SB 1888, SB 2417, and SB 2459 for the local and uncontested calendars, and later did the same for SB 2943.
The committee then considered House Joint Resolution 98, the Convention of States resolution, which was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-3 vote. House Bill 1393, dealing with daylight saving time and keeping the state on daylight saving time year-round, was also reported favorably, with the committee noting it heard the House bill rather than a Senate companion. House Bill 2884, concerning financial relationship disclosures for defense contractors, was likewise reported favorably, with the final tally announced as 11 ayes and 1 nay.
No testimony was taken in the excerpt, and no substantive debate was recorded beyond brief clarifications about the bills and their companions. After completing the votes and calendar motions, the committee recessed.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Information Technology Oversight Committee (8-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:24:24.640><c> provider</c> one from our existing service provider one from our existing service
- in the PIA, through the service provider.
- We want to be able to provide them services.
- We want to be able to provide them services.
- So uh under provide them services.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:27
Legislative Research Commission 00:01:15
KentuckyWired Operations Company 00:17:30
Wireless Internet Service Providers Association 00:40:15
Administrative Office of the Courts 01:08:55
Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts 01:33:00, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the July 9 minutes without objection and heard from Jay Hartz and Jonathan Harris of the Legislative Research Commission. Members asked about Capitol and legislator security in light of recent targeted shootings in other states. Hartz said LRC had removed members’ home addresses from its website, was reviewing other state-government records for similar information, and was working with the Speaker, Senate President, Kentucky State Police, and outside security experts on broader safety measures. He also said LRC is exploring commercial products to help block personal contact information from public view, but declined to name vendors publicly. Harris added that driver’s license scans at the Capitol are handled by Kentucky State Police, while LRC has a process for flagging high-volume or concerning contacts for police review. The LRC also reported that redistricting work has already begun, with census coordination underway, evaluation of redistricting software including Mapitude and open-source tools, and plans to make the same tools available to the public in the LRC library.
The committee then heard from Kentucky Wired Operations Company CEO Robert Morphonius, COO Tom Snyder, and counsel Patrick Hughes about the Kentucky Wired network. They explained the corporate structure: Kentucky Wired Operations Company is a private for-profit special purpose entity that designs, builds, operates, and maintains the network; Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Company is a nonprofit instrumentality used for financing; and Open Fiber Kentucky handles commercialization of excess capacity under a wholesale agreement. They said Kentucky Wired Operations is in the operations and maintenance phase, with those obligations continuing until 2045, and that technical changes to the network generally require KCNA approval through formal change-order processes. They also said the company conducted a market test in June 2023 under Schedule 19 of its contract, considered proposals including Open Fiber and the incumbent service provider, and retained the existing provider.
Members asked about KCNA’s role, procurement, network customers, and revenue. The witnesses said Quac operates outside normal state procurement because its process is governed by contract, while KCNA acts as the Commonwealth’s oversight authority and filter for changes. They identified current network users as including AOC, KCTCS, postsecondary education, and other Commonwealth agencies, with all requests routed through KCNA; they also said a separate change process for Exceliccom is in litigation. On funding, they said the operation is paid through monthly appropriations, with roughly a million dollars a month for the service provider and a couple hundred thousand for Quac’s oversight, not including debt service, which is bundled into the availability payment. The discussion ended as members began asking about responsibility for damage-related costs such as squirrel-related outages.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- focused on growth and operations rather than prolonged legal battles. business judgment rule and providing
- It only makes sense that the same state they trust for economic opportunity should also provide a clear
- It will provide certainty for businesses, promote economic growth, and ensure that tech- Texas remains
- So I just think that this bill bill would provide a great opportunity and increase prosperity for all
- Brown and data purposes, can you have your staff provide to us some of the litigation?
Bills:
HB32, HB15, HB171, HB421, HB581, HB644, HB745, HB349, HB917, HB204, HB923, HB15, HB171, HB204
Keywords:
eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- A lot of the service of the citations on these are done by alternative service, the constable's central
- By providing representation.
- Melton and couple that with non-profit organizations. to be able to provide funds and to provide rent
- It's forcing housing providers, including subsidized providers. ...to lengthy court battles, and then
- Service providers are already under-resourced and would much rather provide rental assistance to a young
Bills:
HB32, HB15, HB171, HB421, HB581, HB644, HB745, HB349, HB917, HB204, HB923, HB15, HB171, HB204
Keywords:
eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- procedure was provided, and the price for the care, as well as billing and service-providing physicians
- procedure was provided, and the price for the care, as well as billing and service-providing physicians
- procedure was provided, and the price for the care, as well as billing and service-providing physicians
- obligations with organizations that will be under contract to provide outreach services, other services
- obligations with organizations that will be under contract to provide outreach services, other services
Keywords:
HF4401, Minnesota Medical Assistance, dental reimbursement, dental rates, critical access dental providers, Medicaid dental, MinnesotaCare, managed care plans, county-based purchasing plans, fee-for-service, oral health access, safety-net clinics, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Indian health services, state-operated dental clinics, low-income patients, children's dental care, provider reimbursement, dental access
TX
Keywords:
Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 2254 will also provide a more secure payment method for our members and supporters by using
- Of interest, this week-long consulting by Camelot was provided to the Texas Lottery for free.
- that façade was provided to them by the Texas Lottery.
- This change allowed for courier services to sell tickets around the clock.
- What is not known for certain is who provided them the money to place the $26 million bet.
Keywords:
business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just to give a service and get out.
Keywords:
lead ban, plumbing codes, lead-free, public health, environmental management, respiratory therapy, interstate compact, licensing, military service members, healthcare access, regulation, postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening, new mother, birth mother, newborn discharge, hospital discharge materials
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- representative payee services.
- representative payee services.
- This is about protecting safety net providers in our state, and who are these safety net providers?
- get these services. or the organization that provide support and care for those who otherwise wouldn't
- We're already seeing contraction.
Keywords:
Working Connections Child Care, child care subsidy, subsidized child care, Washington DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, low-income families, child care providers, licensed child care centers, family child care, market rate survey, subsidy rates, income eligibility, state median income, SNAP, Basic Food, collective bargaining, provider reimbursement, daily payment, half-day care, partial-day care
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee held public hearings on Substitute Senate Bill 5828 and Substitute Senate Bill 5911, then later took executive action on several bills. SSB 5828 would restore and adjust Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship award formulas for private, not-for-profit four-year institutions, reversing part of last year’s reductions; staff said the bill would increase awards relative to the prior changes and carry a fiscal impact of about $3.3 million in FY 2027 and $18.6 million over four years, with the Senate budget fully funding it. Testimony was split: private college leaders, school counselors, students, and the Independent Colleges of Washington supported the bill as restoring promised aid and preserving student choice, while some student representatives from public institutions argued the state should first restore public higher education funding and that the bill favored private schools. The committee later adopted an amendment adding certain Washington-affiliated out-of-state institutions, and then deferred action on the bill from the first executive session run.
SSB 5911 would stop DCYF from using benefits or funds belonging to youth in extended foster care to reimburse the state for care costs, require help for eligible youth to receive benefits directly, and allow protected accounts such as ABLE accounts. Staff said the bill would have a net fiscal impact of about $608,000 in FY 2027 and $2.2 million per biennium thereafter, with the Senate operating budget funding it. Testimony in support emphasized that youth with disabilities should receive SSI benefits they are entitled to and that the state should end the practice of withholding those funds. In the later executive session, the committee also heard an amendment specifying that any contracted entity managing representative payee accounts must be a regulated bank or bonded and insured nonprofit, with no expected fiscal change.
In executive session, the committee advanced several other bills. It adopted an amendment to HB 2689 on child care that required a 65% provider response rate for market rate surveys, then reported the bill out with a do pass recommendation after debate over child care costs, rural access, and regulatory burdens. It also adopted amendments and reported out E2SSB 5395 on prior authorization, SSB 5420 on veteran benefits and preferences, and E2SSB 5496 on limits on corporate ownership of single-family homes. Additional amendment briefings covered bills on wrongful conviction compensation, workers’ compensation medical care, 340B drug pricing, residential development in commercial zones, clean fuel tax exemption reporting, homeless youth housing stability, and Health Benefit Exchange market criteria. Several bills, including the two heard that morning, were deferred from action in that executive session run.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
A&B Health Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 4329 changes the definition of covered services from reimbursable to reimbursed without a
- marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, alcohol and drug counselors, behavioral Health providers
Keywords:
dental insurance, claims, medical necessity, appeal procedures, dentist reimbursement, education, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, family caregiver, tax credit, activities of daily living, elderly care, Oklahoma tax law, HB3066, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, workforce recruitment, health care workforce
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- In short, some other states went down this road to completely provide free telephone service.
- For instance, Connecticut provided free telephone service with $1 million from closing facilities and
- </c><01:51:44.560><c> services</c><01:51:45.599><c> uh</c> change the way it provided services uh change
- This bill proposes to require correctional facilities to provide free voice services to incarcerated
- <01:55:51.040><c> free</c><01:55:51.360><c> services</c> provide free services provide free services
Bills:
HB676
Keywords:
HB676, Hawaii correctional facilities, youth correctional facilities, adult correctional facilities, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Office of Youth Services, inmate phone calls, prison phone calls, jail phone calls, free prison calls, free communication services, incarcerated persons, prison reform, reentry, family visitation, recidivism, video visitation, electronic messaging, commissions, ancillary fees
Summary:
The committee heard three public safety bills. HB 2235 would appropriate $1.3 million for the Military Affairs and Community Relations Office to strengthen coordination on military and defense issues. Supporters, including the Hawaii National Guard and DBEDT’s military relations office, said the office helps Hawaiʻi understand federal contracting, USA Jobs, and military-related economic impacts. One member questioned why the state should fund a DoD-related office while Hawaiʻi remains under-reimbursed on impact aid; supporters responded that the office serves Hawaiʻi communities and helps prepare residents for federal jobs. The chair said she intended to recommend the bill pass with a HD1, a blank appropriation to be filled in the committee report, technical amendments, a defective effective date, and updated office title language.
HB 2263 would expand Hawaiʻi family leave law to cover qualifying military exigencies. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, DBEDT’s military relations office, and the Hawaii National Guard supported the measure, saying military families often face short-notice deployments, relocations, briefings, and urgent family arrangements that require time away from work, and that aligning state law with federal standards would provide clarity and consistency. The chair said she would recommend passage with a HD1, a defective effective date, and technical amendments.
HB 2291 would clarify that certain National Guard Youth and Educational Programs employees are excluded from collective bargaining, rename the program, and codify its Hawaiian name. The Hawaii National Guard said it was a housekeeping bill with no appropriation, but requested an amendment to align the bill with updated authorities and program references; the chair asked for proposed language before the later decision-making. She said she would recommend passage with a defective date and the requested amendment if provided, and then recessed the hearing until 11:30 a.m. for decision-making on all three bills.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, can you list out what facilities, what healthcare facilities are providing gender affirming
- Can you talk to us how this law or this bill will impact that healthcare provider?
- It does not prohibit you from using your private insurance or going to a provider that is outside of
- Wouldn't you agree that this, Also, then would prohibit private insurance from providing access to this
- That memorial exists specifically to honor all of the military service personnel who Have given their
Keywords:
government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Can you list out what facilities, what health care facilities are providing gender-affirming care or
- Can you talk to us how this law or this bill will impact that health care provider?
- It does not prohibit you from using your private insurance or going to a provider that is outside of
- Wouldn't you agree that this also then would prohibit private insurance from providing access to this
- lives in service of our country.
Keywords:
government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval
Summary:
The committee opened with prayer and then took up several bills, beginning with HB 3057, a government efficiency cleanup measure that removes more than 50 obsolete statutory report requirements. A member raised a concern that the bill might inadvertently remove language related to a child abuse response team, and the sponsor said that would be corrected before floor consideration. HB 3057 was then approved 14-0 and sent to the floor.
Members then debated HB 313, which prohibits state funds from being used for gender reassignment surgeries. The sponsor said the bill is intended to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used for such procedures, while opponents argued it goes beyond funding restrictions and could affect adults, referrals, private conversations, and medical judgment. Supporters framed it as protecting children and public funds. After debate, the bill passed 16-3. The committee also approved HB 4113, clarifying that people with felony convictions regain voting rights after completing incarceration, parole, supervision, and probation, and HB 3310, the Agency Accountability and Budget Transparency Act, both by 15-0 votes.
The committee next considered HB 3314, a county-option marijuana public safety impact fee allowing a 15% tax on retail marijuana sales. Questions focused on the 5% petition threshold and who should initiate the tax request, and the sponsor said he was open to changes. The bill passed 12-3. Members then debated HB 3985, which would create a private cause of action against certain large municipalities, mainly in the two largest metro areas, for failing to enforce laws related to issues such as camping, loitering, and panhandling. Opponents said it intrudes on municipal home rule and could raise constitutional issues; supporters said it would encourage cities to enforce their own laws. It also passed 12-3.
Finally, the committee approved HB 4486, authorizing a Gold Star Family Memorial Monument funded by the Woody Williams Foundation, after discussion about how it fits with existing veterans memorials at the Capitol. The bill passed 14-0. The chair announced the committee would meet again on Tuesday and then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Lines 3.7 and 3.8 prohibit any restriction on fertility services provided by or to a third party and
- provided by or to a third party services provided by or to a third party and<00:20:32.559><c> the</c
- </c> information, and costs for services information, and costs for services provided<01:08:16.080><c
- and prescription drug care services and prescription drug products<01:08:25.520><c> provided</c><01:
- </c><01:09:54.400><c> This</c> providing services to seniors. This providing services to seniors.
Keywords:
infertility, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, IVF, assisted reproductive technology, ART, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, egg freezing, sperm freezing, reproductive health, maternity coverage, health insurance mandate, health plan benefits, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, family planning, oncology fertility preservation, chemotherapy
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/03/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- So it does provide opportunity for public comment.
- But I know that nuclear has done a lot. ...has done a lot providing energy, and it also causes lives
- And as the tax is not indexed, the purchasing power it provides is eroded by rising inflation. ...the
- They wanted to build a new one that provided vegetables, that was clean, that was nice.
- Madam Chair, I move that House Bill 2955 be returned with a do pass recommendation. cannot provide a
Bills:
HB2014, HB2113, HB2145, HB2331, HB2340, HB2389, HB2400, HB2401, HB2428, HB2494, HB2696, HB2756, HB2795, HB2955, HCM2008
Keywords:
air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, energy reliability, electric service providers, reliable resources, public power entity
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 2858 provides.
- In order to earn our sales tax, it would mean we cannot provide basic services that our citizens deserve
- That is not part of their role or the service they provide.
- sales taxes in accordance with that contract.
- They provide a valuable service to our city, but I just can't...
Keywords:
municipal management district, bonds, assessments, property taxes, economic development, eminent domain, special district, SB 427, local government, political subdivision, state loan, state grant, financial reporting, annual financial statement, annual report, county report, municipal finance, water district, municipality, county auditor
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Providers take a rate cut. Providers take a rate cut.
- I wanted to briefly provide some perspective through the provider lens.
- I wanted to briefly provide some perspective through the provider lens.
- We did that with the understanding that Medicaid would continue to provide the nursing services that
- </c> services, correct? services, correct?
Bills:
HF3794, HF4472, HF4410, HF4347, HF4412, HF4398, HF4397, HF4201, HF4199, HF4203, HF3706, HF4071, HF4120, HF4175, HF4188
Keywords:
surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine S.124, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and to modify the procedures of personnel actions against employees of the Dep Mar 11th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- people to help provide new services.
- the same level of services.
- Like I said, our providers... Our providers are there on the front lines every day.
- some of these vital services.
- VA direct care and community care can complement each other. to provide a full suite of services for
Keywords:
Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments
Summary:
During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Public Health REVISION 2- Meeting moved to room 4S5 Apr 1st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- public entities, such as municipal, county, tribal, or other public entities, consider essential services
- My question is what facilities in Oklahoma medical hospitals are wanting to provide this type of care
Bills:
SB206, SB904, SB933, SB1436, SB1500, SB1553, SB1557, SB1567, SB1644, SB1645, SB1651, SB1794, SB1833, SB1849, SB1984
Keywords:
SB206, emergency medical services, EMS, ambulance, 911 response, emergency response, essential services, federal funding, grant funding, public health, health care facility, municipality, county, ambulance service district, tribal entity, public entity, contract ambulance service, Oklahoma, 63 O.S. 2021 Section 1-2502, emergency clause