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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- A-ye-e-e-han, Johnny Bear Contreras, and I, Chuhi, and I, Pai, Kumeyaay. Hello, everyone.
- My name is Johnny Bear Contreras. I'm grateful to speak to you all today.
- My name is Johnny Bear Contreras. I'm grateful to speak to you all today.
- Johnny Bear Contreras. I've represented this tribe for over 20 years.
Summary:
The Governmental Organization Committee met as a subcommittee because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established quorum and heard several bills. AB 445 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry would grant Colusa County 10 on-sale liquor licenses to address a long-standing shortage and support local economic development; the author said she would accept committee amendments. The bill was later approved on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members before additional aye votes were added.
AB 766 by Assemblymember Sharp-Collins would require state agencies and departments to conduct an equity analysis before implementing budgets or regulations, with the review performed by a DEIA coordinator or qualified equivalent. Supporters, including a college administrator and a nursing instructor, argued the bill would protect diversity, equity, inclusion, and access efforts and help address systemic barriers in education and health care. The committee voted 13-? on the measure after a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with the roll held open and later additional aye votes recorded.
AB 971 by Assemblymember Alvarez would facilitate transfer of about 3.83 acres of city-owned land in San Diego to the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, contingent on affirmative action by the City of San Diego. The author and tribal witnesses described the bill as a step toward correcting historical injustices and reopening a currently closed park as a tribal-operated historical park and museum. The measure passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, again with the roll held open for absent members before additional votes were added.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Sean Donahue, of Florida, and Jessica Kramer, of Wisconsin, both to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Brian Nesvik, of Wyoming, to be Director of the United State Apr 9th, 2025 at 08:45 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- this meets the letter of the law and the intent of the Endangered Species Act, known that the grizzly bear
- The grizzly bear numbers have met objective.
- Grizzly bear numbers for ratios between males and females have met numbers.
- And for 20 years, we've been trying to get the grizzly bear delisted. pursuant to the letter of the law
- Because groups, non-government groups that view the grizzly bear as charismatic megafauna that they can
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the presidential nominations of Brigadier General Brian Nesvick as Director of Fish and Wildlife and Jess Kramer and Sean Donahue as assistant administrators at the EPA. Each nominee presented their qualifications and experiences in their respective fields, with an emphasis on their commitment to uphold the laws passed by Congress. The discussion highlighted the nominees' dedication to addressing environmental issues and their proactive stances on regulatory matters. After deliberation, votes were held to report the nominations favorably, despite some members voicing concerns regarding their qualifications and potential conflicts with environmental interests.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 25 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And also, I think it bears mention that the governor in his brief... Thank you.
- And also, I think it bears mention that the governor in his brief Thank you.
- And also, I think it bears mention that the Governor, in his brief before the court, maintained that
- And again, it bears mention that that's after the legal standard required to convict someone beyond a
- I think it also bears mention...
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/21/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- coming onto their property and then reporting something to Fish and Game, or we want to be able to hunt
- coming onto their property and then reporting something to Fish and Game, or we want to be able to hunt
- Bear in mind that House Bill 2, it's been presented today, absolutely the wrong time to introduce these
- Bear in mind that House Bill Two, Bear in mind that House Bill Two, it's<01:05:29.440>
been <01
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes omnibus tax package, HF2438 - Part 2 5/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And Joanna Bears, Eric Wallett, we kind of put him through the ringer too, I'd have to say. my good friend
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Summary:
The House took House File 2438, the tax bill, from the table and proceeded to third reading on the conference committee report. Representative Olson spoke in support of a disabled veteran homestead market value exclusion increase, arguing that veterans’ organizations had requested the change and that the property tax impact on other taxpayers would be small. He said the bill did not include the increase and urged action next year. Representative Acom thanked the committee for including language to require a thorough, unbiased study of nuclear energy, comparing its life-cycle costs, health and environmental impacts, accident risks, transmission needs, and liabilities against other generation sources, with findings due next year.
Representative Davids also supported the bill, while noting several local projects and provisions that were not included, such as local option sales tax authority for Saint Paul and projects in Blaine, Virginia, Plymouth, and Minnetonka. He thanked Chair Gomez, committee staff, legislative staff, and others involved in the tax process, and said the bill was appropriately named. After discussion, members voted on the conference committee report.
The roll was taken, including remote participation, and the conference committee report on House File 2438 passed with 126 ayes and 8 nays. The bill was repassed as amended by conference, and its title was agreed to.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Garcia Bear. Garcia of Bear. It's Ms.
- Miss, Miss Garcia Bear, is Miss Garcia of Dallas on the floor of the house? Strike her name. Is Mr.
- United States Marine Corps retired, and I served from 1993 to 2011 in the District 122 in Bear County
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate - 03/24/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
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heating - Uh, yes, Chair Friends and Senator Um, uh, the LED piece of this was actually part of the polar bears
- The LED piece of this was actually part of the polar bears and primates project that is well underway
- Um, however, we've gone through this process just recently with the polar bears and primates building
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 8, February 18, 2026-AM 2
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Bear, please. >> Madam, I apologize.
- >> Bear excused. No further changes.
- Bear, Brady, Angelos, Banks, excused.
- <01:08:04.640>
Bear, Banks excused. Bear, Banks excused. - <01:31:12.239>
one conversation, I want you to bear one conversation, I want you to bear one
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (02/09/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- what needs to be done going forward to address these issues, because she believes the legislature bears
- what needs to be done going forward to address these issues, because she believes the legislature bears
- what needs to be done going forward to address these issues, because she believes the legislature bears
- what needs to be done going forward to address these issues, because she believes the legislature bears
- what needs to be done going forward to address these issues, because she believes the legislature bears
Summary:
The Finance Division met to consider two bills: HB 112 and HB 1399. On HB 112, members debated a proposal tied to civics education requirements for public higher education. Supporters argued the measure would reinforce basic civic knowledge and noted that a similar high school requirement had already been enacted with little apparent fiscal impact. Opponents said the legislature should not dictate university curriculum and raised concerns about administrative burden and precedent. The committee voted 5-3 to recommend ought to pass.
The committee then heard testimony on HB 1399, which concerned Claremont and retroactive school building aid related to past construction during the state moratorium on building aid. A Claremont representative explained the district’s history, estimated the lost state aid, and said any funds would likely be used for contingency, tax relief, or future liabilities, while preferring normal building aid participation going forward. Members discussed whether the issue reflected state policy, local governance, or both, and whether the bill would create an unfair retroactive precedent or a broader statewide obligation.
After discussion, the committee voted on an ITL motion for HB 1399. The motion failed, and the committee instead approved the bill 7-1. The chair then closed the hearing and adjourned the meeting.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 31st, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- You mentioned Hidalgo and Bear County. That is correct. Yes, Mr.
- I'm glad to hear that you have some experience and some background in that area and also obviously Bear
- I'm so excited to see, um, Bear County and Military USA represented on the dais. Um, I miss y'all.
- Uh, Representative Lopez, please go back to Bear County and tell the members that I was here.
- I spent the weekend answering phone calls all weekend from Bear County veterans and my members if I was
Bills:
HB101
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 2/27/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Minneapolis came and visited with us yesterday and talked about the increased cost that they are bearing
- Minneapolis came and visited with us yesterday and talked about the increased cost that they are bearing
- about the increased uh cost that they about the increased uh cost that they are<00:14:07.680>
bearing - which I think was it 80 are bearing which I think was it 80 >> um<00:14:11.920>
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with Helping cities and counties with infrastructure costs that they would otherwise bear
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Jul 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We have, of course, our deck, beams, etc., but we can also assess bearings, joints, etc.
- Our bearing pads and deck joints are two examples of how we allow our bridges to expand.
- We may be replacing those bearings and those joints.
- Year 15, we're doing some minor repairs to our decks, our joints, and our bearings.
- Again, we may be doing more like deck sealing, expansion, and bearing joint work.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 19, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- fix, we are concerned that there seems to be a multi-state-agency-wide employee vacancy issue that bears
- I think that bears an overall review, along with some of the other committees in this legislature, about
- just cut those vacancies, or systemically, there seems to be a state agency-wide issue that I think bears
- So I think this really is something that we need to be bearing down on across the board with all of our
- So I think this really is something that we need to be bearing down on across the board with all of our
Summary:
The Health Care Budget Subcommittee met to review agency budgets, vacant positions, and possible efficiencies across several health and human services agencies. Members were asked to identify savings and potential areas for increased funding, and the discussion repeatedly focused on whether long-vacant FTEs, reversion of funds, and staffing shortages reflect true operational needs or broader budgeting and recruitment problems. The chair and members emphasized that the exercise was intended to help the committee make more informed budget decisions and to identify structural issues that may require legislative action.
For the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, members highlighted a large waiting list, including individuals in crisis and children, and discussed whether vacant positions and unspent funds could be redirected to services. Several members raised concerns about delays in crisis applications, the use of paper applications, and whether the issue is staffing, process, or both. For the Department of Children and Families, the presenters discussed vacant positions, the use of staff augmentation in state hospitals, support for expanding behavioral qualified residential treatment program beds, and concerns raised by audits of the managing entities, which showed procurement and financial management problems. They recommended continued oversight, reporting requirements on Medicaid enrollees receiving mental health services through managing entities, and support for the governor’s proposed funding items.
Other agencies reviewed included Elder Affairs, where members questioned the need for multiple divisions, CARES assessments, and supervisory overhead; the Department of Health, where vacancies, turnover, pay gaps, and units of rate were discussed as barriers to recruitment and retention; and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, where the presenters said vacancies were tied to new nursing homes and recommended shifting a major priority into general revenue rather than trust funds. Throughout the meeting, members generally agreed that the vacancy review was eye-opening and suggested deeper, possibly separate, reviews of agency staffing, pay parity, and fund reversion practices. No formal votes were taken during the transcript.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Portable Benefits Task Force Mar 6th, 2025
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also makes clear that PBMs bear the cost of the dispensing fee, not plans, not patients, and
- That's on page four, where you say the pharmacy benefit manager shall bear all costs associated with
- Don Caffrey: This language specifically says that the PBM shall bear all costs, and this was an effort
- the cost off to the pharmacies, because the whole purpose of this is to try to help them, you know, bear
- It's a bit confusing. a pharmacy benefit manager in this state shall bear all costs associated with the
Keywords:
family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also makes clear that PBMs bear the cost of the dispensing fee, not plans, not patients, and
- That’s on page four, where you say the pharmacy benefit manager shall bear all costs associated with
- This language specifically says that the PBM shall bear all costs, and this was an effort and an attempt
- But what it does restrict, if you want to negotiate who’s going to bear this cost, if you’re to split
- the cost off to the pharmacies, because the whole purpose of this is to try to help them, you know, bear
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Insurance met on May 6, 2026, and first reported HB 1241 favorably. That bill, by Chairman Furman, requires insurers to check with DCFS before paying certain insurance settlements to determine whether the recipient owes delinquent child support, and to withhold and remit arrears if found. DCFS explained that Louisiana already has intercepts and other collection tools, but no current mechanism for insurance settlements. Senators raised concerns about notice to obligors and about liability if insurers fail to withhold, but the bill was advanced without objection.
The committee then heard HB 870, which would require health insurers and PBMs to cover lower-cost generic or biosimilar drugs when available and to use utilization management no more restrictively on those drugs. Supporters said the bill would improve access and lower patient costs by using wholesale acquisition cost as the comparison point. Opponents, including Louisiana Blue and the AFL-CIO, argued that WAC ignores rebates and net cost, could force plans to cover higher-cost biosimilars first, and could increase premiums and disrupt ERISA and fully insured plan design. The committee adopted a technical amendment set and then a second amendment set that added notice and reporting requirements tied to net cost calculations, and HB 870 was reported favorably as amended.
Several other bills were moved with little or no opposition. HB 1176, concerning Medicare Advantage coverage for integrative cancer treatments such as cold cap therapy, cryotherapy, and acupuncture, was amended to change the effective date and then reported favorably. HB 1196, dealing with colorectal cancer screening follow-up colonoscopies, was also amended and reported favorably. HB 1162, a consumer protection bill requiring DOI to verify that a contractor named on a first-party property damage check is licensed in Louisiana, was amended and reported favorably. HB 826, which modernizes insurance referral rules to allow referrals by email or website address, was reported favorably. The committee also heard HB 1151 on insurer investment limits and solvency protections, and HB 1236 on pharmacy reimbursement and copay maximizer programs; both drew substantial testimony and concern, especially over retroactivity, PBM cost allocation, and whether copay maximizers shift costs to patients, but the transcript cuts off before final action on HB 1236.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- To put it into an interest-bearing account. Who is the beneficiary of the account?
- They then put it into an interest-bearing account, and that kind of cleans our hands.
- Well, I mean, if you're depositing into an interest-bearing account in the registry of the court, which
- is an interest-bearing account, wouldn't you account for the interest?
- The operator should not bear the full burden of transparency and accountability when there are other
Keywords:
surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights, liability, strategic reserve, gas supply, petroleum products, disaster response, Railroad Commission of Texas, energy security, emergency planning, oil and gas waste, environmental regulation, waste management, mining pits, groundwater monitoring, regulation, commercial disposal facilities, environmental standards
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/20/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- not want to read the whole thing, but in essence, he was going to testify that he and his son were hunting
- They said that they had previously had corn there, but it had been removed the proper time before hunting
- And when he did that, he confiscated their rifles and fined them both $400 and took away their hunting
AL
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- it's always the most vulnerable communities, the most rural communities, and our keiki and kupuna who bear
- keiki uh our communities, uh and our keiki uh our kupuna<00:02:12.400>
who <00:02:12.520>bear - the<00:02:12.800>
greatest <00:02:13.120>burden <00:02:13.360>of kupuna who bear - the greatest burden of kupuna who bear the greatest burden of environmental<00:02:14.120>
exposure
Bills:
HB1979
Keywords:
environmental review, affordable housing, clean energy, judicial proceedings, public participation, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The committee held an AEN hearing on Friday, March 20, in Room 224 with remote participation streamed live. The first measure, HB 1880 HD3, would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2030, the use or application of pesticides containing 1,3-D (Telone). Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and HAPA, argued that 1,3-D is a probable carcinogen, can drift off target, and poses risks to farm workers, nearby families, children, and vulnerable communities, while safer alternatives exist. Opponents, including the Western Plant Health Association and Dole Food, said the product is federally registered and regulated, is needed for pineapple production, and that banning it could threaten jobs, local food production, and the pineapple industry; Dole also noted a petition signed by 95 employees opposing the bill. The chair recorded 73 in support, seven opposed, and two comments for the measure.
The committee then took up HB 1931 HD2, which would establish a state noxious weed coordinator, update the process for designating and managing noxious weeds, allow public proposals to change designations, require notice and reporting, classify weeds into three categories, and strengthen enforcement and penalties. Testimony was generally supportive, with DLNR and DAB submitting support and CGAPS backing the bill as a modernization of outdated 1950s-era statutes, arguing that more flexible administrative rules would better address changing agricultural and invasive species conditions. The measure received 38 supportive testimonies, with no opposition or comments recorded.
Because the committee did not have quorum, no final decision was made on the measures. The chair announced that decision-making would be rolled to Wednesday, March 25, at 3:05 p.m. in Room 224, and the hearing adjourned.