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ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- And people with a high-deductible insurance plan, unlike us, they sometimes have to come up with $5,000
- I have a question: when you talked about the high-deductible plan, so if somebody had a low-deductible
- plan like a thousand... ...deductible plan.
- So if somebody had a low-deductible plan, like $1,000 out of pocket, and they hit that their first month
- So if I have a low deductible, I receive this benefit along with people that have the high deductible
Keywords:
adult residential facilities, care services, Medicaid, payment rates, elderly care, health services, North Dakota, prescription drugs, drug affordability, copay assistance, copayment accumulator, deductible accumulator, out-of-pocket maximum, health insurance, health benefit plan, self-insured health plan, self-funded plan, third-party payment, manufacturer assistance, patient assistance program
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and took up three bills. House Bill 1216, dealing with prescription drug expense co-pay accumulators in health plans, was presented by Rep. Karen Carl’s, who explained it would prevent insurers from refusing to count third-party assistance toward deductibles for patients using high-cost, non-generic drugs. An amendment was offered to clarify effective dates, including a delayed January 1, 2026 start for PERS coverage. PERS testified that the amendment would align with its calendar-year benefit structure and likely reduce the fiscal note. The amendment was adopted 16-0, and the bill was set aside for further discussion later.
House Bill 1199, creating a criminal justice data-sharing system and missing persons/missing Indigenous people task force, was introduced with a committee amendment changing the Attorney General reference to the Attorney General or designee. The committee noted the bill includes a $250,000 general fund appropriation for ongoing costs. The amendment passed 16-0, and the amended bill received a do pass recommendation by a 15-1 vote, with one no vote from Senator Magrum.
House Bill 1531, appropriating $75,000 for an irrigation expansion study by the Agriculture Commissioner, was supported as a way to update older economic-impact studies on irrigation and assess opportunities for expansion. Members discussed its relationship to broader study pauses and the history of irrigation development in the state, including Garrison Diversion and remaining authorized acres. The bill passed 16-0. The committee then discussed scheduling for the coming week, noting a heavy bill load and plans for daily morning meetings before adjourning.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> planning on bringing. planning on bringing.
- </c> plan design. plan design.
- </c> of uh the state plan. of uh the state plan.
- As one person mentioned, planning one year does not help us to plan, and we have to shuffle.
- </c> for high school students at all high for high school students at all high school<01:41:30.800><c
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Banking and Insurance
Bills:
SB19
Keywords:
SB19, prostate cancer, prostate cancer screening, PSA test, digital rectal exam, preventive screening, health insurance mandate, no cost sharing, copay, deductible, coinsurance, high-risk men, African American men, men over 50, men over 40, family history, genetic marker, health benefit plan, insurer coverage, Alabama insurance code
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Banking and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a safe harbor so that you won't lose that money in case the definition of a high-savings plan were
- It's a safe harbor so that you won't lose that money in case the definition of a high-savings plan were
- It's a safe harbor so that you won't lose that money in case the definition of a high-savings plan were
- insurance deductible<00:02:03.520><c> plan.
- It it's it's an deductible plan.
Bills:
SB170, SB177, SB207, SB208, SB215, HB27, SB219, SB247, SB232, SB81, SB170, SB177, SB207, SB208, SB215, HB27, SB219, SB247, SB232, SB81
Keywords:
health insurance, health savings account, high deductible plans, federal regulations, cost-sharing, insurance law, breast cancer, health coverage, deductible, copayment, insurance, captive insurance, captive insurer, captive insurers, insurance regulation, Alabama Department of Insurance, insurance commissioner, premium tax, capital requirements, surplus requirements
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- This basically expands the insurance plan and coverage for gentlemen that are at higher risk of prostate
Keywords:
SB190, prostate cancer, prostate screening, PSA test, digital rectal exam, preventive screening, health insurance mandate, cost-sharing, copay, deductible, coinsurance, high-risk men, African American men, family history, genetic marker, men over 50, men over 40, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, mandated benefits
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- we've already passed, but it replaces line 61 through 66 on page three with the following insurance plan
- ><c> insurance</c> page three with the following insurance page three with the following insurance plan
- ><c> has</c><00:18:09.760><c> no</c><00:18:09.919><c> other</c><00:18:10.240><c> disqualifying</c> plan
- and has no other disqualifying plan and has no other disqualifying coverage.<00:18:12.080><c> So</c>
Keywords:
police abuse registry, law enforcement registry, officer assault, assault on police, resisting arrest, battery on law enforcement, law enforcement injury fund, Back the Blue Act, Attorney General, clemency, pardon, commutation, rehabilitation costs, medical costs, public safety, criminal records, background checks, registry removal fee, privacy, due process
OK
Keywords:
high-demand facilities, electric utilities, public infrastructure, water management, taxpayer-funded subsidies, decommissioning plans, local control, citizen initiative, referendum, electric utility, large load customers, infrastructure, utility planning, electricity rates, cost allocation, data centers, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, ratepayer protection, HB3466
OK
Keywords:
high-demand facilities, electric utilities, public infrastructure, water management, taxpayer-funded subsidies, decommissioning plans, local control, citizen initiative, referendum, electric utility, large load customers, infrastructure, utility planning, electricity rates, cost allocation, data centers, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, ratepayer protection, HB3466
Summary:
The committee first announced that House Bill 3724 would be laid over at the author’s request and not heard. House Bill 3392, by Representative Clinton, passed 7-0 after brief discussion; it directs the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to study large-load electric customers, including defining them, assessing their grid impact, and evaluating cost allocation, while not interfering with any OCC rulemaking already underway.
Chairman Bowles then presented House Bill 3466, a Corporation Commission request bill to remove an obsolete petty cash fund from statute. It passed 7-0 with no debate. House Bill 4060, by Representative Alonzo, was amended to remove a section dealing with homeownership regulations; the bill then advanced after discussion focused on small plug-in solar devices, their safety features, and the intent to clarify that such devices would not be treated as improper grid interconnections or subjected to burdensome utility or OCC requirements.
Members raised questions about backfeeding and line-worker safety, and the sponsor said the devices would have anti-islanding protections and would not send power back into the grid. The committee approved HB 4060 8-0. The chair noted that several additional bills were assigned and expected next week, and the meeting adjourned with no further business.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- law enforcement, and environmental interests to all come together to develop a long-term resiliency plan
- long-term</c> together to develop a long-term together to develop a long-term resiliency<00:24:16.000><c> plan
- > you</c><00:24:17.360><c> know,</c><00:24:17.440><c> as</c><00:24:17.679><c> we're</c> resiliency plan
- Uh you know, as we're resiliency plan.
Keywords:
HB300, Choctaw County, probate court, probate judge, recording fee, filing fee, deed tax, mortgage tax, deeds, mortgages, property records, recordation, county local act, local legislation, technology upgrades, digitalization of records, recordkeeping, county treasury, special fund, court administration
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a plan to add more, and when can that be expected to occur?
- Do commercial plans already handle this?
- Since it would be on the health insurance plan, right?
- The deductible would still apply. Everything would still apply.
- the deductibles are.
Keywords:
autism, health insurance, coverage, medical treatment, health benefit plan, HIV prevention, prescription drug, prior authorization, health benefits, insurance coverage, insurance, contract termination, property and casualty, insurance agents, discrimination, appraiser, umpire, licensing requirements, continuing education, admin penalties
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:01:15.560><c> net</c> morning house file 1014 the high net morning house file 1014 the high net
- </c> they're moved around for estate planning they're moved around for estate planning purposes<00:31
- and we talk about small group plans, and we talk about MinnesotaCare plans and we talk about Medicaid
- </c><00:59:16.000><c> or</c> buying through a a commercial plan or buying through a a commercial plan
- of questions that plans answer.
Keywords:
corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association, MIGA, insurance guaranty fund, insurer insolvency, covered claim, net worth threshold, high-net-worth insured, financial information request, insurance claims, self-insured retention, deductible, commercial insurance, insurance regulation, Minnesota Statutes 60C.09, guaranty association
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Banking and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- You just want to sell the plan and then you want the conditions of the plan to be governed the way that
- You just want to sell the plan and then you want the conditions of the plan to be governed the way that
- You just want to sell the plan and then you want the conditions of the plan to be governed the way that
Keywords:
public officers, bonding, risk management, notification, delinquency, consumer protection, rental home, marketplace guarantees, insurance, commissioner of insurance, healthcare, breast cancer screening, insurance coverage, deductible, copayment, emergency medical services, ambulance reimbursement, health care insurers, balance billing, provider networks
HI
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E73KT01jz4, 2026-07-02T01:22:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, The joint committees on Education will receive an update from the Department of Education on their plans to address the following:
· Summer Learning Opportunities
· Learning Loss
· School Re-opening Plans, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- At this point in time, I’m planning on not voting today mainly because I believe we only have opponents
- High school age kids are usually what we deal with. So, I don't want to take up any more time.
- the same weight as a traditional high school diploma.
- Absolutely, it carries the same weight as a traditional high school diploma. Okay, great!
- Let me address the basis of the non-traditional high school diploma.
Keywords:
Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, dual enrollment, high school, community college, university, educational access, high school credit, violence prevention, conflict resolution, mediation, public education, high school graduation, 1136, house, all
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 - March 25, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPUShzPUs6Q, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Agenda:
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
12:30 p.m. Department of Health
Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director
1:30 p.m. Department of Defense
General Kenneth Hara, Adjutant General, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 - March 24, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMJBYIQ-if0, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
12:00 p.m. University of Hawaii
David Lassner, President
1:00 p.m. Department of Education
Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent
2:00 p.m. Hawaii Tourism Authority
Chris Tatum, CEO, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Apr 21st, 2026
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, have the subject matter expertise to deliver that service at a high level.
- But I feel like there are ways to move us forward, especially with proper plan reviews and everything
- of it has to just do with the way they're attacking inspections and code enforcement on their side, plan
- This is specific to the officers, more board members, employees of the systems and the plans that are
- So if a trustee or one of the people that sit on these panels saw that, ...a company had a high ESG score
Bills:
HB1170
Keywords:
fiduciary responsibility, proxy voting, public finance, Oklahoma statutes, pension plans, pecuniary factors, nonpecuniary factors, financial risk, Attorney General
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Retirement and Government Affairs met to consider two executive nominations and House Bill 1170. Mark Wood was introduced as nominee to lead OMES; he described his background in public accounting and tax administration, said his focus would be on stabilizing the agency, improving efficiency, and balancing accountability with service. Senators asked about OMES’s core mission and whether some duties should be returned to agencies; Wood said he would keep an open mind and work with legislators on possible changes. The committee advanced his nomination on a 9-0 vote.
The committee then heard Dwayne Helmberger’s nomination to the State Fire Marshal Commission. Helmberger, currently Stillwater fire chief and formerly assistant chief in Midwest City, emphasized code administration, education, and coordination with other agencies. Senators questioned him about backlogs in fire marshal inspections for marijuana grow operations and certificates of occupancy; he said the backlog was driven by the volume of applications and could be addressed through better planning, coordination, and logistics. His nomination also advanced unanimously, 9-0.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1170, which would direct pension fiduciaries to focus on pecuniary interests and avoid non-financial ESG considerations. Senator Daniels explained that the bill was intended to clarify state policy and align definitions with related measures, and she requested a title strike while continuing to work on the language. Members raised concerns about due process, immunity provisions, and whether the bill would conflict with recent court rulings or still allow consideration of ESG factors when financially relevant. After debate, the committee passed the bill 6-2.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll be providing a high-level overview of the DE amendment. I'm going to be using the document.
- </c><00:20:10.760><c> overview</c> I'll be providing a high-level overview I'll be providing a high-level
- and the national managed care plans and the national change<00:25:31.480><c> of</c><00:25:31.640><c>
- The 340B program is rapidly diminishing from the high-water mark of 1.3 billion.
- The 340B program is rapidly diminishing from the high-water mark of 1.3 billion.
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
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Apr 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Have the subject matter expertise to deliver that service at a high level. Further questions?
- With proper plan reviews and everything else that you've probably been told about throughout legislative
- Chair Bullard, that is 9 highs and zero nays, and received 9 a and zero nay.
- This is specific to the officer's board members, employees of the systems, and the plans that are working
- So if a trustee or one of the people that sit on these panels saw that a company had a high ESG score
Bills:
HB1170
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill would require that local education agencies award high school credit for passing dual credits
- faculty within the high school who have the credentials to teach that class.
- Every time I go into my high school, I'm asking, "Are you in dual enrollment?"
- . ...what high school they go to.
- schools. ... ...enrollment to share with high schools all across their region.