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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS, HHS DEFER Public Hearings 01-29-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we have Hawaiian Alliance for Progressive Action and Frederick in support. AARP in support.
Summary:
The Committee on Health and Human Services began by explaining strict one-minute testimony limits, reliance on written testimony, and that it had quorum and would move directly to decision making on deferred measures. It first adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass SB 8 with amendments, creating a five-year trial period for a jury-duty exemption for actively practicing APRNs, delaying implementation to January 1, 2027, and adding a defective date. It then adopted amendments to SB 189 on breast cancer screening, replacing references to “woman” with “patient,” clarifying that supplemental imaging and mammograms must be medically necessary and ordered by the patient’s provider, deleting one subsection, and adding a defective date.
The committee then heard testimony on several bills. SB 46 on insurance/mental health coverage drew support from a member of the public and others, but later the chair said it would be deferred indefinitely pending a required sunrise analysis and a concurrent resolution. SB 642 on fertility preservation services received broad support from providers, advocacy groups, and an individual who described facing cancer treatment and high out-of-pocket costs; the chair later amended it to make coverage optional, limit it to those over 26, and add a defective date. SB 49 on terminal illness had limited testimony and was later passed with amendments incorporating agency and professional association changes plus a defective date.
The committee also heard strong support for SNAP-related bills. SB 53, expanding SNAP eligibility to 300% of poverty, drew testimony about the “benefits cliff,” but the chair later deferred it indefinitely, citing uncertainty about costs and system issues. SB 58 on public assistance had no testimony. SB 960 and SB 961, both SNAP-related, drew extensive support from nonprofits, health groups, and others; DHS said its modernization work would not be ready until fall 2026 and that current systems could not automatically extend certification periods. SB 963 on SNAP also received support, including testimony from a volunteer reentry advocate and a public health advocate, but the chair later said it would be deferred indefinitely because the committee could not determine the fiscal impact and wanted to wait until next year.
Finally, the committee heard SB 798 on child welfare and SB 974 on foster care. Testimony on SB 798 included support from child welfare and advocacy organizations, but also criticism from a witness who said the bill lacked voices of those harmed by the system and another who emphasized the need for independence, implementation, and accountability. The committee then recessed to regain quorum and later returned to decision making, where it deferred SB 46 indefinitely, passed SB 642 with amendments, passed SB 49 with amendments, and deferred SB 53 indefinitely. The transcript ends while the chair is continuing through the remaining measures.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll pause for questions and comments after every two or three speakers.
- for the first two speakers from members? for the first two speakers from members?
- Members, any questions for these two speakers, testifiers?
- The next two speakers, our final two speakers, are Caleb Beckley and Leroy Swart.
- Uh, I'm a native of the state in this. Uh, I'm a native of the state of<01:10:39.199>
Virginia.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Minnesota House repasses amended veterans bill, SF1959 5/17/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Establishes the Office of Native American Affairs to act as a centralized office for Native American
- nations to access information on state programs that are provided to Native Americans.
- Establishes the Office of Native American Affairs to act as a centralized office for Native American
- nations to act American Affairs to act as a centralized office for Native American nations to access
- information on state programs that are provided to Native Americans.
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee, chaired for the day by Senator John Liu, took up a long agenda of bills covering labor and benefits, corrections, health, taxation, government transparency, and public services. Early measures included increasing short-term disability benefits, adjusting a poverty-level-related earned income disregard, expanding correctional health staffing review, and authorizing the Inspector General to investigate sexual assault complaints in correctional facilities; each of these advanced to the floor. The committee also advanced bills on ovarian cancer screening access, retirement system membership changes, a trail stewardship program, live agency representative access, FOIL/open meetings fee awards, a Harriman campus development plan, court data reporting, educator conventions, park water testing, an energy storage tax abatement, a Native American Affairs office, adult changing tables in public facilities, Medicaid Inspector General audit standards, remote training certification for agency personnel, newborn Gaucher disease testing, electronic self-exclusion requests for gambling, and child daycare inspections and opioid antagonist requirements.
Several bills drew discussion. The prescription drug transparency bill (Print 488A) prompted questions about possible overlap with federal Hatch-Waxman/FTC oversight and whether a New York notice requirement could slow generic-drug settlements; sponsors and staff said it was intended as a supplemental transparency measure for consumers. The court reporting bill (Print 1849A) raised concerns about mandates on local governments, but supporters said it mainly required OCA to compile data in one format. The Medicaid local-share phaseout bill (Print 5519) generated the most debate, with supporters arguing it would provide major property tax relief and should be addressed in the budget, while opponents emphasized the need to curb Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse first.
Two major fiscal oversight proposals were defeated. Print 8661, which would have required the Comptroller to hire an independent private auditing firm to review state-funded programs for fraud and abuse, was opposed despite support from some members who argued outside auditing was overdue; it failed by one vote. Print 5519 was also ultimately defeated after a recount confirmed it lacked the required majority of the full 22-member committee. Most other bills were approved and sent either to the floor or, in the case of the drug transparency bill, to the Rules Committee.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Since our last hearing, this speaker has made some changes to the makeup of the committee.
- It only covers Spanish, Asian languages, and native languages.
- with larger limited English proficient communities are dropped, while others with only a handful of speakers
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker Pro Tem. I rise for a comment. Please. Thank you.
- Speaker. Pro Tem I rise for a comment. Please. Thank you.
- Whereas, Lela Alston is a proud Arizona native and a product of our state's public education system.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call, then approved the journal and spent much of the early session on personal privilege remarks, guest introductions, and proclamations. Recognitions included Arcadia High School’s 2026 state championship boys basketball team, the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, Diné College and Navajo sovereignty/Indigenous higher education, Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and Route 66’s centennial. The chamber also honored Senator Lela Alston for her long legislative career and retirement, with remarks from colleagues and a musical tribute after recess.
The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered three House bills. HB 2048, dealing with orders of protection and process service, was amended and recommended do pass. HB 2398, concerning watercraft insurance requirements and penalties, was amended after debate over a floor amendment exempting some infrequent boat rentals; the amendment was adopted over opposition from Senator Epstein, and the bill was recommended do pass as amended. HB 2611, relating to child welfare and group home safety, was amended with changes requiring DCS reporting and standards for group foster homes, and was also recommended do pass as amended.
On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2198, HB 2434, HB 2764, HB 2772, HB 2837, HB 2868, HB 2906, and HB 2996, with HB 2772 drawing a 17-9 vote after Senator Gonzales objected that it could affect emergency responders seeking driver’s licenses from patients. HB 2868 passed 25-1, HB 1668 passed 25-1, and the rest passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to SB 1168, SB 1254, and SB 1668, then passed SB 1168 and SB 1254 on final reading and sent them to the Governor; SB 1668 also passed final reading and was sent to the Governor. The chamber then recessed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Before I start, I just want to tell you this: I want to thank the Speaker and the Lieutenant Governor
- I do want to thank again our Speaker, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, and Chair Joan Huffman because she
- Native Americans first and indigenous people, and then, of course, the Spanish that were here in the
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 3rd, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- But if you have those 20 kids in any grade level, it could be Spanish speakers, Vietnamese speakers,
- I am a lifelong native of Texas, a recent graduate of UT, and a proud Jew.
Keywords:
bullying, antisemitism, school policies, school discipline, education, education policy, Texas Education Code, hate speech, student rights, civics education, high school curriculum, government, voting process, elected officials, Texas Seal of Biliteracy, biliteracy, bilingual education, multilingual, language proficiency, high school diploma
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- some agencies have limited service coverage and operating hours, and I think one of the earlier speakers
- And then, you know, earlier speakers also mentioned, you know, there are supplementary services through
- I'm a Florida native. I was born in Panama City.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee met, took roll, and heard introductory remarks from members about their districts and transportation priorities, with several senators noting congestion and mobility challenges in their regions. The committee then received a presentation from the Florida Transportation Commission on its oversight role for FDOT, including annual and quarterly performance reviews, review of the five-year work program, and monitoring of tolling and transit authorities. Members asked whether the commission gets involved in project prioritization; the answer was no, because it is statutorily limited to high-level oversight rather than day-to-day project decisions.
The committee next heard two reports related to transportation disadvantaged and paratransit services. FDOT’s Melissa Smith described the statewide Transportation Disadvantaged program, its governance structure, service models, and challenges such as fragmented administration, cost, inconsistent reporting, and rural service limitations. She outlined recommendations including better use of technology, regional partnerships, improved training, and alternative delivery models like microtransit and TNC partnerships. A University of South Florida researcher, Martin Katala, discussed best practices for paratransit and demand-response service, emphasizing route optimization software, dynamic dispatching, service standards, vendor accountability, and the use of TNCs and mobility management to improve efficiency and reduce travel times. A later presentation from UF’s I-Street program focused on emerging technologies for transit, including in-cabin monitoring, automatic restraints, accessible booking and tracking tools, and the need for statewide safety standards and better driver interfaces.
Finally, FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue and District 5 Secretary John Tyler provided an update on the transition of SunRail local entities. They explained the differences among commuter rail, intercity rail, and light rail, and said SunRail’s financial transition to local partners was completed on January 1, with operational transition to follow over up to three years. They contrasted that with Tri-Rail, where FDOT still funds operations and discussions about a future transition are ongoing. Members asked about the differences between SunRail, Tri-Rail, Amtrak, and Brightline, and the presenters explained that commuter rail serves regional daily commuters while intercity rail connects regions. The committee concluded without taking any formal votes or other legislative action.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/10/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, let's go to the speakers. We have Steve Trussell. Steve Trussell.
- In this bill, does that include the native tribes? I don't think I see anything like that here.
- There are no speaker that signed in. Okay, anybody have any comments or questions on this one?
- No speakers are signed in. Okay. Madam Chair, I have a question for staff. Okay.
- We do have some speakers on this one. We've saved the best for last. That's some speakers.
Bills:
HB2026, HB2027, HB2028, HB2031, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2101, HB2102, HB2103, HB2260, HB2278, HB2827, HB2932, HB2933, HB2934, HB2986, HCM2009, HCR2038
Keywords:
assured water supply, groundwater, commingling, commingled water, water supply, Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR, active management area, AMA, subdivision plat, development approval, water rights, municipal provider, private water company, certificate of assured water supply, written commitment of water service, groundwater savings credits, gray water reuse, replenishment district, Central Arizona Project
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:32 am
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up we have, I think we have two more speakers. Matthew Gonzalez. Good morning, Mr. Chairman.
- And our last speaker in opposition is Georgine. I'm sorry, I am in opposition to this bill.
- We're going to come back to the room for speakers in support. We'll take 10.
- For speakers in support, we'll take 10.
- And our last public speaker will be Marlene Perrault. Good morning. I'm Marlene Perrault.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I know the Speaker has a bill, obviously.
- If the Speaker walks in, his bill becomes next wherever we are in that process.
- Members, any questions for a guest speaker? Seeing none, thank you very much. No further speakers.
- Bill sponsor, the Speaker of the House, introduce yourself please. Mr.
- Members, any questions for the guest speaker? Mr.
Keywords:
corrections oversight, appropriation, independent office, public safety, funding, firefighters, insurance rates, workers' compensation, firefighter cancer reimbursement, rate deviations, cost analysis, premiums, border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, immigration, education reform, K-12
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here to introduce these bills to bring attention to our native pollinators, pollinators such as bees
- And so we have many bills around native pollinators. Native is very big in Oklahoma.
- We have a big native culture and native pollinators.
- I believe that native is very important in Oklahoma.
- were, what she came across in that pollinator project, was that the European honeybee, which is not native
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Every time I heard the announcement sound over the speakers, I recoiled in fear, even going as far as
- They're public schools uh if they do not have um, you know, they can welcome and they enroll uh non-native
- They're public schools uh if they do not have um, you know, they can welcome and they enroll uh non-native
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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Jul 21st, 2025
Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, Madam Speaker, members of the House, members of the House of Representatives...
- Similar differences occur among Black or African-American households as well as Native American households
- I'm a native New Mexican, born and raised in Albuquerque, a UNM grad, APS product.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2022, we launched the UC Native American Opportunity Plan, which covers tuition and most mandatory
- fees for undergraduate and academic graduate students from federally recognized Native American tribes
- With that, welcome our first public speaker. Good morning or good afternoon.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 21st, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I am currently the acting director for the Native American Social Work Studies Institute.
- Tenorio, are you prepared to speak on the Native American Social Work Studies Institute?
- All right, so the Native American Social Work Studies Institute.
- And working with Native peoples is a very important aspect of what I do.
- So I believe your question was addressing practicum placement for Native American students.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Mar 24th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a Native American tribe right next door to the plant, and we work hand in hand with them and
- You know, this is in every Native American First Nation, somewhere in their tribal, literally tribal
- You know, this is in every Native American First Nation, somewhere in their tribal, literally tribal
- As the speaker said, my name is Christina Leggett.
- As the speaker said, my name is Christina Leggett.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/12/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- This is work they have been doing for 46 years, while they were founded to serve the urban Native American
- This is work they have been doing for 46 years, while they were founded to serve the urban Native American
- This is work they have been doing for 46 years, while they were founded to serve the urban Native American
- This is work they have been doing for 46 years, while they were founded to serve the urban Native American
- They were founded to serve the urban Native American population, but they provide services to anyone
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- 2016, a committee in Quincy... ...received 31.5% of the vote, presented the vote against the now Speaker
- I'm a Worcester native and a call volunteer, EMS, and first responder.
- I'm a Massachusetts native and a pharmacist.
- I agree with the speakers from Second Thoughts. I'm a member of Second Thoughts.
- health care is experienced more acutely by the financially poor, poorly educated, and non-English speakers
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on bills in three areas: emergency medical services/AED access, athletic training and student safety, and end-of-life options. Committee chairs outlined testimony rules and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. Some bills had no live witnesses, while others drew extensive testimony from advocates, professionals, and legislators.
On AED-related bills, the American Heart Association supported requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events and athletic fields, citing sudden cardiac arrest survival rates and urging cardiac emergency response plans as an added safeguard. A parks and recreation professional supported AED access but raised concerns about the cost, staffing, maintenance, and feasibility for municipalities with limited resources. Athletic trainers supported expanding their scope of practice and removing workplace restrictions, arguing it would improve injury prevention, reduce costs, and help retain professionals in Massachusetts.
The committee also took extensive testimony on end-of-life options legislation. Supporters included legislators, physicians, hospice volunteers, clergy, patients’ family members, and advocacy groups, who described the bills as allowing terminally ill, mentally capable adults to choose a peaceful death with strict safeguards and self-administration requirements. They emphasized personal stories of suffering, public support, and the claim that other states have not seen abuse. Opponents, including faith-based, disability-rights, and family policy representatives, argued the bills amount to physician-assisted suicide, could pressure vulnerable people, and may be influenced by prognosis errors, coercion, or financial incentives. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.