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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS Public Hearing 04-15-2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • net health plans like Aloha Care.
  • net health plans like Aloha Care.
  • [clears throat] I've been retired now about 7 years, maybe eight actually, and um...
  • [clears throat] I've been retired now about 7 years, maybe eight actually, and um...
  • John McComas, we really appreciate people of your expertise willing to step up and even in retirement
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services met on April 15 to consider several gubernatorial nominations, with the chair reminding the public that written testimony had been reviewed and testimony time would be limited. The first nominee, James Landgraf (GM 528) for the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, was supported by the Department of Health and testified that his water-system experience would help ensure certification standards protect safe drinking water, including on Maui and the other islands. Committee members asked about his background and Maui water issues, and the chair later recommended advise and consent. The committee also heard GM 552 for Pina Lemosu to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, but Lemosu was absent due to illness. Daintry Bartoldus of the council testified in strong support, citing Lemosu’s lived experience, critical thinking, and advocacy on disability and employment issues. The committee deferred decision-making on this nomination until the next day. For GM 717, Annabelle Stone for the Language Access Advisory Council, testimony from Waipahu Safe Haven Immigrant Migrant Resource Center and Aloha Care emphasized her interpreter background, bilingual skills, and commitment to equitable access for limited-English-proficient residents. Stone said her public health and community experience would help the council, and the chair recommended advise and consent. The final nomination, GM 782, was John McComas for the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Supporters including Jack Lewin and Aloha Care highlighted McComas’s long career in health care, including leadership at Aloha Care and work on expanding community health resources. McComas said he wanted to continue contributing to health care access statewide after retirement. The committee took no objections on the nominations it voted on and adopted the chair’s recommendations to advise and consent for GM 528, GM 717, and GM 782, while GM 552 was deferred.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Special Committee on Rural Issues Apr 1st, 2026

Special Committee on Rural Issues

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a promotion and education department that provides resources like lesson plans, books, and classroom
  • We have no plans to do that, and that is always a last resort.
  • We have no plans to do that, and that is always a last resort.
  • Craig Redmond, retired State Representative and retired Director of Energy for four years, that.
  • Retired state representative and retired director of energy for four years.
Keywords: 959, house, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Madam Chair, members of the committee, Juliana Kube, and I'm here on behalf of Planned Parenthood of
  • Planned Parenthood stands for and fights for the reproductive rights, health, and justice of all New
  • Planned Parenthood stands for and fights for the reproductive rights, health, and justice of all New
  • Again, I'm Colonel retired Donnie Kintana, and happy Native American Day.
  • Again, I'm Colonel retired Donnie Kintana, and happy Native American Day.
Summary: The committee met on American Indian Day and first rolled Committee Substitute House Bill 110 at the sponsor’s request. It then heard House Memorial 32, which would direct the Indian Affairs Department and the Commission on the Status of Women to study the history and ongoing impacts of forced and coerced sterilization of Indigenous women and women of color in New Mexico, including known cases, access to reproductive health services, educational policy, and possible reparations. The sponsor, survivors, and expert witnesses described personal experiences and historical research, arguing the issue remains unresolved and that New Mexico could become the first state to formally acknowledge it through a memorial and study. Support came from the Commission on the Status of Women, Planned Parenthood, ACLU of New Mexico, and others; one member objected to the phrase “reproductive justice,” but the sponsor declined to change the language. The committee approved the memorial on a 7-1 vote, with Representative Block voting no. The committee then heard House Bill 109, which would speed up the approval and release of Water Trust Board funding by suspending the current legislative authorization step and relying on a more streamlined review process. The sponsor and NMFA witnesses said the bill would help rural and small communities avoid delays that drive up construction costs, especially given inflation, drought, and the large number of water projects needing funding. They noted the bill would still involve review by multiple state agencies and that legislators could still obtain project information from NMFA. Members asked about oversight, transparency, and whether the change would reduce legislative control, but supporters said the current process adds months and can force communities to reapply when costs rise. The committee passed the bill on a voice vote after a motion for due pass, and the meeting adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • aviation airports, and the FAA has changed the classification for reliever airports from National Plan
  • When the acquisition and construction costs have been paid and all bonds are either retired or fully
  • The tolls need to automatically come down when the debt's retired. Thank you, Ms. Any questions?
  • I, uh, I'm retired and I, uh, oppose this legislation. 5376.
  • Bear County will likely use the fee increase to impose its planned road diet because of their recent
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It includes a driver's license to carry a handgun, a certain retired county court justice, and for the
  • HB 1513 by Wally, relating to the location and operation of certain concrete batch plans for the committee
  • HB 1594 by Placid relating to the Group How We Benefit plan coverage for early treatments of the first
  • HB 1611 by Lujan relating to the eligibility of a custodial office service and an employee's retirement
  • Benefit plans part of the committee on insurance HB 1636 by Oliverson relating to designating certain
Keywords: 1184, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 5th, 2025

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without making significant personal sacrifices, the only way to serve is to be rich or retired.
  • They are retired. They are quite wealthy.
  • Well, I'm not retired. I'm still in my 20s. So I appreciate that.
  • I appreciate it and I plan to support it.
  • Think about, do you have daycare planned? Are your children old enough to go to daycare?
Committee: Senate Senate Rules
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/13/26 - Part 2

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So in this bill their retirement age.
  • , buying down that two-year wait to have it be on par with really every other retirement plan that we
  • And police officers under that plan.
  • And police officers under that plan.
  • </c> uh across Minnesota's public retirement uh across Minnesota's public retirement pension<01:16:15.600
Keywords: 1183, house
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Joint Committee on Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We jumped in and had several treatments covered by UnitedHealthcare, our original plan.
  • During that time, we were able to purchase a private Tufts plan from MassHealth.
  • Cigna, our current plan, also denied coverage because the... ...neck.
  • Currently, in retirement, I'm on the board.
  • I practiced family medicine for 50 years and am now retired.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of health insurance and public health bills, with most speakers focused on expanding coverage for specific treatments and services. Bills discussed included H. 1187/S. 792 on rehabilitation counselors, H. 1173/S. 692 on patient navigation, S. 2600 on scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients, S. 2599 on medically necessary treatment for port wine birthmarks, H. 1164 on licensed educational psychologists for child and adolescent mental health services, S. 754/H. 1254 on autism diagnosis and treatment by nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists, S. 714/H. 1137 on infectious disease response and coverage, and S. 791 on making nature a prescriptive therapeutic intervention. Speakers generally argued these bills would improve access, reduce out-of-pocket costs, and address gaps in current insurance reimbursement rules. Testimony in support emphasized personal stories and clinical evidence. Cancer patients and providers described the benefits of patient navigation and scalp cooling for dignity and quality of life during treatment. Boston Children’s Hospital staff and families said port wine birthmark treatment is medically necessary, can prevent complications, and should not be denied as cosmetic. Rehabilitation counselors and school psychologists argued their services are effective, cost-saving, and underused because they cannot bill insurance. Autism advocates said current insurance statutes are outdated because nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists already provide evaluations and should be recognized for reimbursement to avoid delays in early intervention. Public health and GLAD Law testimony supported stronger infectious disease coverage to remove barriers to testing, treatment, and PrEP access. The hearing also included extensive testimony on H. 1172, a bill requiring insurance coverage for detransition-related care. Supporters said it would ensure coverage for medically necessary care for people who regret or reverse gender transition, while opponents argued it would legitimize anti-trans narratives or, conversely, that detransition care is needed because transition procedures can cause harm. The committee also heard strong support for S. 791 from advocates who described nature access as a health intervention that could help with trauma, anxiety, substance use recovery, and environmental justice, with claims that insurance coverage and reduced park fees would improve access. No votes were taken during the transcript, and the chair repeatedly thanked speakers and moved through the long list of public testimony.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • My wife and I retired and lived in the same house we've had for 25 years.
  • My wife and I retired and lived in a My wife and I retired and lived in the same house we've had for
  • But I think it's a good plan that's gone, and so really, thank you.
  • I think everyone's familiar with the expression, a goal without a plan is just a dream.
  • I think everyone's familiar with the expression, a goal without a plan is just a dream.
Summary: The committee first heard AB 13, which would restructure the CPUC to increase legislative oversight, add legislative liaisons, require more detailed and timely reporting on rate-setting decisions, and add a public advocate member. The author and supporters argued the bill would improve transparency, accountability, and geographic diversity in CPUC decision-making amid rising utility rates. Witnesses from TURN, San Joaquin County, SDG&E, and former CPUC Commissioner Loretta Lynch offered support or support-in-principle, while no opposition testimony was presented. Members generally praised the bill’s transparency goals, and AB 13 passed 10-0 to Appropriations, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee then adopted the 2025-2026 committee rules and approved three consent items: AB 61, AB 365, and AB 406. The next bill, AB 99, would cap investor-owned utility rate increases above inflation except for specified costs such as safety, modernization, and fuel/commodity costs. The author and supporters, including a representative of the California Senior Legislature, said the bill was needed to protect ratepayers, especially seniors and low-income customers, from repeated rate hikes. Opposition came from utility labor, utilities, the Chamber of Commerce, and others, who argued the bill was too simplistic, could suppress labor costs, and did not account for major cost drivers such as wildfire mitigation, mandates, and net metering. Several members supported moving the bill forward as a starting point on affordability, while others criticized it as overly blunt. AB 99 passed 11-0 to Appropriations, with the roll left open. The hearing then shifted to an informational panel on strategies to reduce California transmission costs. A Public Advocates Office staffer described a growing backlog of approved-but-unbuilt transmission projects, rising transmission access charges, and long project timelines driven largely by utility pre-application and construction periods. Panelists from Net Zero California and consulting firms presented research suggesting that public financing or public-private partnership lease models could reduce transmission costs by lowering financing, tax, and capital costs, with estimated savings of up to 57% and as much as $123 billion over 40 years. PG&E’s representative said the utility is already pursuing federal loan guarantees, grants, and a public-private partnership with Citizens Energy, but warned that state ownership could create tax, wildfire-liability, and governance risks. Members asked about the CPUC’s role, the causes of delays, and whether public financing could complement existing competitive solicitation processes.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JDC-AEN Informational Briefing 11-03-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:10:37.279><c> on</c> tax credits that are planning on tax credits that are planning on expiring
  • So, aloha. there's a number of planned projects there's a number of planned projects that<00:17:51.840
  • It's a great business plan, the best business plan in human history. They are making profit.
  • So, they don't want a new plan.
  • Do we have a plan?
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary and Agriculture and Environment committees held an informational briefing on how recent federal policy changes, funding delays, cancellations, and layoffs are affecting Hawaii’s climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, and on the legality of some of those federal actions. Chair Carl Rhodes and Chair Mike Gabbard opened the meeting by framing it as part of an interim series on the rule of law and Hawaii’s response to federal actions. They noted there would be no public testimony, only invited presenters, and that questions would be held until the end. No votes or formal committee actions were taken. State climate change coordinator Leah Laramie described broad impacts from federal actions, including grant cancellations, litigation over terminated funding, staff cuts at NOAA and EPA, and the effect of the federal tax and spending law she said would raise energy costs, reduce grid reliability, and threaten renewable energy and transportation projects. She highlighted the loss or expiration of incentives for EVs and other clean-energy technologies, the termination of the Solar for All program and other rescissions, and the risk to major Hawaii projects such as Carbon Smart Commodities and other energy and land conservation programs. She also said the state’s attorneys general had taken numerous climate-related legal actions, including suits challenging federal cuts and the oil companies’ role in the climate crisis. Retired Justice Michael Wilson focused on the rule of law and climate justice, arguing that Hawaii is on the front line of climate change and that fossil fuel companies pose the greatest long-term threat. He said the state lacks a comprehensive climate protection plan despite the urgency of the crisis, cited UN and scientific warnings about a limited time horizon and severe warming, and pointed to projected local harms such as sea-level rise, beach loss, infrastructure damage, and major economic losses in Waikiki. His remarks emphasized the need for stronger planning and legal accountability, especially in light of federal rollbacks and the influence of fossil fuel interests.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • But it's really hard for residents to plan for that looking forward.
  • replacing the term continuing care retirement communities.
  • But life plan sounds a lot like life care.
  • replacing the term continuing care retirement communities.
  • But life plan sounds a lot like life care.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The commission’s fifth meeting focused on consumer protections and resident rights in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with a presentation by Yvonne Choyah of UC Law San Francisco. She described California’s CCRC framework, including entrance fee structures, monthly fee increases, contract types (A, B, and C), disclosure requirements, and regulatory oversight. A major theme was that residents often do not understand the contracts they sign, while providers retain broad discretion over fees, transfers, terminations, and changes to the physical plant. She also emphasized that California’s regulator is understaffed and not well suited to oversee the complex financial and insurance-like aspects of CCRCs, and that resident complaints and litigation can be slow and difficult. Choyah and commission members discussed several consumer-protection issues, including refundable versus repayable-on-resale entrance fees, rising monthly care fees, the decline of life care contracts, and the need for clearer disclosures and better comparative data for prospective residents. She noted that California requires annual disclosure statements, resident bill of rights materials, and some fee-related reporting, but that enforcement and accessibility remain weak. Members raised questions about resident board representation, accreditation, refund requirements, and whether state agencies or resident associations could help explain contracts to consumers before admission. Choyah suggested stronger oversight, more financial expertise in regulation, and better transparency about ownership and fee-setting. The meeting ended with discussion of the commission’s next steps toward its August report. Staff said a draft report would be prepared from the commission’s discussions and circulated for comment before final revisions. The chair also announced staff transitions: Jennifer would be leaving the State House role, and Juliana Fernandez and Vicky Halal would be the main contacts going forward. The commission adjourned after thanking Choyah for her presentation and answering member questions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Human Services - 03/26/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And while this contract does not create or fund a retirement plan, it lays the foundation for a defined
  • ><00:03:05.120><c> foundation</c> retirement plan, it lays the foundation retirement plan, it lays the
  • She said the contract does not immediately put any money into a retirement plan, but it does set up infrastructure
  • ><00:07:49.360><c> set</c><00:07:49.520><c> up</c> retirement plan, but it does set up retirement plan
  • </c> Monica Flavin said she is lucky that she can still contribute to a retirement plan through her employer
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide. Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide.
  • Planned Parenthood is vital.
  • Planned Parenthood is vital.
  • Planned Parenthood. And we will continue to fight back. Planned Parenthood is vital.
  • well as Medicaid plans.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Jun 10th, 2026

Labor and Employment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Keith Momoto from California Alliance for Retired Americans, in support.
  • Keith Momoto from California Alliance for Retired Americans in support.
  • Keith and Momoto with the California Alliance for Retired Americans in support.
  • Angela Pontes on behalf of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California in support.
  • On behalf of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California in support.
Keywords: 988, house, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • And he retired from the U.S. Navy in September 2023 after 39 and a half years of service.
  • Whereas Vice Admiral Jeffrey Trusler, United States Navy, retired, was commissioned in the United States
  • Navy in 1985 and served his country with honor and distinction for over 39 years, retiring in September
  • And like many things in this job, that plan...
  • And like many things in this job, that plan didn't really go according to my plans, but I did last two
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions and presentations. Members honored Vice Admiral Jeff Trusler as Veteran of the Week, recognized the Prague Kolache Festival royalty and candidates, unveiled an artwork for the Capitol’s Hall of Heroes, and introduced the Doctor, Psychologist, and Nurse of the Day, along with the OSBI cold case team. The House also adopted HCR 1026, a resolution tied to Earth Day and “Lights Out Day” in Oklahoma, aimed at reducing light pollution and protecting migrating birds. A major portion of the meeting consisted of farewell remarks from Representatives Mike Osborne and Kevin West. Both reflected on their years of service, thanked family, staff, colleagues, and constituents, and emphasized themes of public service, hard work, conviction, and working across differences. Osborne’s remarks focused on freedom, immigration, service, and doing good in public life, while West stressed standing on principle, listening to others, and choosing courage over convenience. After the presentations and personal privilege speeches, the House moved into consideration of legislation. Chairman Caldwell presented the joint committee report on Senate Bill 1130, relating to the University Hospitals Authority, saying it would help ensure Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma have one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiology units. The transcript ends as members begin considering the bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/26/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Myra is a former Planned Parenthood clinic manager who made the difficult decision...
  • And whereas she retired in March 2026, leaving a legacy...
  • Congratulations on your retirement.
  • We can come up with some other better plan.
  • However incomplete this plan is, I vote yes. Senator Senderation votes aye. Senator Bravo. Mr.
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and several personal privileges recognizing guests and proclamations, including a Coolidge centennial proclamation, a Pre-born Day of Rights proclamation, and a tribute to retired public servant Carmen Green Smith. The chamber also welcomed various guests and groups in the gallery, including Arizona Right to Life, Reproductive Freedom for All, a doctor of the day, schoolchildren, and community visitors. A motion to suspend the rules and immediately advance SB 1396 on contraception rights failed by a vote of 12 ayes to 16 nays. The Senate then considered House Concurrent Resolution 2053 honoring Brad Brower, adopted it unanimously, observed a moment of silence, and transmitted the resolution to the House. In Committee of the Whole, members considered HB 2072, HB 2307, and HB 2874. HB 2072, dealing with holidays and the César Chávez Day repeal/renaming debate, drew extensive floor debate over a Miranda amendment to rename the day for farm workers; that amendment failed 12-15, and the bill was ultimately advanced as amended by the committee’s striker/repeal language. HB 2307, concerning dangerous and incompetent defendants and a state facility process, received committee and floor amendments and was advanced as amended. HB 2874, relating to campaign committee termination statements and contributions, also received committee and technical floor amendments and was advanced as amended. On final third readings, HB 2874 passed 18-11 with one not voting and was transmitted to the House. HB 2307 passed 27-2 with one not voting and was transmitted to the House, with supporters emphasizing public safety and the emergency clause. HB 272 passed after a lengthy and contentious debate over whether to repeal or rename the holiday associated with César Chávez and the farm worker movement; supporters of repeal cited allegations against Chávez and the need for accountability, while opponents argued the holiday should preserve recognition of farm workers and the movement’s history. The Senate also adopted the Committee of the Whole report and assigned the bills accordingly.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 22nd, 2026 at 11:06 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • retirees, clarifying certain provisions relating to gifts, and clarifying the requirements for a retired
  • Retirement Act and making related technical changes.
  • evidence of abuse of a child, amending and updating sections of the Children's Code to provide for plans
  • and design, and reducing the amount of time that money in the fund will revert by one... ...on planning
  • New Mexico Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Law, and the nonprofit health care plan
Bills: HB1
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 3rd, 2025

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Knowing that we're not going to get three times the resources right away, we did a five-year plan, which
  • We came out with a transition plan to bring us to a place where we could pay hourly rates to our contract
  • Early in my career, I retired from State Government 13 years ago, primarily with the Judiciary.
  • A lot of the people who live there, who were older, have retired, and we haven't been able to bring in
  • Bauer, you mentioned the plan for transitioning over time to hourly pay.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/31/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair Livingston, yes. an HIV treatment plan once they get HIV.
  • Again, it creates a state retirement account.
  • It would fund a board for retirement programs like other retirement systems in our state.
  • I now have a senior mom who can't afford to live on her own because she, even with a retirement plan
  • and a pension plan, lives at 20 to 30% of AMI.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/18/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those are good guides, and a contingency budget or a contingency plan by school districts, I think, would
  • ALL OF THESE STUDENTS WERE SELECTED TO SERVE ON THE TEAM Leading the team planning committee for the
  • LEADING OF THE TEAM PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR THE CONFERENCE.
  • He is now with CSE, sometimes retired.
  • HE IS NOW WITH CSE SOMETIMES RETIRED.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approved the prior day’s journal, and then took up a budget extender. Senator Serrano’s appropriation bill was recalled from the Assembly, reconsidered, amended, and sent through Rules to the floor. During debate, senators discussed the ongoing delay in finalizing the state budget, the 13th extender, school aid payments, the Yonkers school district payment, and unresolved issues such as Tier 6 retirement changes and other budget policy items. The extender was passed 57-2 after debate, with senators pressing for more transparency about the budget negotiations and the majority responding that those issues were not germane to the extender. The chamber then recognized several resolutions and guests. Senators spoke in support of Resolution 1948 honoring New York State 4-H and its Capital Days participants, Resolution 2054 commemorating Italian American Day, and Resolution 1620 mourning Denis Michael Troy of Rockland County. The Italian American Day resolution drew extensive remarks from many senators about family histories, immigration, cultural contributions, scholarships, and community traditions, and the Senate welcomed honored guests from the Italian American community. The Rosalyn Yalow Charter School fencing team was also introduced, along with the family of Denis Troy. The Senate then moved through a long calendar of bills, passing measures on public service, city administrative code, municipal law, correction law, criminal procedure, real property tax, education, social services, public health, executive law, parks, judiciary, and alcoholic beverage control, among others. Several members explained votes on bills related to ratepayer protection, hip-hop lyrics in criminal cases, sovereign nations and gaming compacts, and the Traveling with Dignity Act requiring adult changing stations in public facilities. Most bills passed with broad support, though some drew notable negative votes. The Senate completed the calendar and adjourned until Tuesday, May 19, at 3:00 p.m.