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CA
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now start on file item 5, SB 1422, Senator Durazo. So? SB 1422, Senator Durazo.
- Today I am presenting Senate Bill 1023 on behalf of Senator Laird.
- Senator Durazo.
- Thank you, Senator. Did you? Senator Grove. Thank you.
- Thank you, Senator Bodhi, Daris. Thank you, Senator Baudi, Daris.
Committee:
Senate Health
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Becker, followed by Senator Rubio. Senator Becker: Yeah, just a quick comment.
- Thank you, Senator. Senator Rubio: Thank you, Chair.
- Senator Becker, then Senator Rubio, and Senator Richardson. Well, thank you.
- You're not Senator Allen. That was Senator Allen.
- You're not Senator Allen. That was Senator Allen.
Committee:
Senate Insurance
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, the Senate Rules Committee will come to order.
- Yes, Senator Jones.
- Senator Grove. Thank you.
- Thank you, Senator Jones, and then Senator Reyes.
- Thank you, Madam Pro Tem, and Senators.
Committee:
Senate Rules
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- If committee has any comments or questions, Senator Choi or Senator Cho... Senator Choge?
- Thank you, Senator Choi. Senator Ochoa Bogh.
- Senator, Senator, Senator, or Senator Cho, would you like to go?
- Senator, Senator, Senator, or Senator Cho, would you like to go?
- All right, thank you, Senator. Senator Choi.
Committee:
Senate Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Environmental Quality
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate Senator Cabaldon coming.
- Good morning, Senators.
- Senators, Blakespear? Present. Roll call continues. Senators, Blakspier? Present.
- And the motion is do pass as amended to Senate Transportation. Senators, Blakespear? Aye.
- First off, I too would like to thank Senator Allen and his staff for their willingness to meet with us
Committee:
Senate Environmental Quality
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator DeRosso. I'm sorry. I see Senator DeRosso. Senator Cortesi. I'm sorry. Senator DeRosso?
- Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, present. Senator Strickland. Senator Cortese. Senator Durazo, present.
- Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, aye. Senator Strickland. Senator Cortese. Senator Durazo, aye.
- Senator Cortezie, aye. Senator Strickland. Senator Durazo. Senator Laird. We have a vote of 3-0.
- Senator Strickland, no. Senator Cortese, aye. Senator Durazo. Senator Laird.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Grayson, please.
- Senator? Sure, thank you.
- Item number four, Senate Bill 1287. Item number four, Senate Bill 1287. Senator Retado.
- Today I'm presenting Senate Bill 1078 on behalf of Senator Laird.
- Item number eight, Senate Bill 1120. Senator McNerney, when you're ready.
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Lawmakers Speak on Enforcement For 340B Drug Pricing Plan Protections - 04/07/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- </c> Senate floor with a bipartisan vote. Senate floor with a bipartisan vote.
Summary:
The meeting focused on a Minnesota Senate floor debate over a bipartisan 340B enforcement bill, with supporters arguing that the measure would require pharmaceutical companies to comply with federal and state law and continue providing discounted drugs to safety-net and rural hospitals. Senators and other speakers said the program is essential to hospital finances, especially for facilities facing operating losses and federal Medicaid cuts, and warned that without enforcement language hospitals such as Hennepin County Medical Center and rural hospitals could face severe financial harm or closure. Supporters also said pharmaceutical companies had spent heavily on media and lobbying to oppose the bill and that the Senate’s bipartisan vote showed the issue had broad support.
Several speakers described how 340B revenue is used to sustain hospital services, including addiction treatment, trauma care, and other essential care in vulnerable communities. They said the program was designed to let hospitals buy drugs at low cost and bill insurers at standard rates, using the difference as a funding stream. When asked about claims that hospitals made large sums from the program, supporters said that was consistent with the program’s purpose. They also said some drug companies were not complying with 340B obligations, particularly around contract pharmacies, and that enforcement language was needed to ensure compliance.
The discussion also addressed HCMC’s financial situation, with speakers saying 340B funding is not a full solution but is an important support and should not be reduced further. They rejected a proposed transparency/reporting amendment as too burdensome, while noting that federal authorities already have audit power over 340B dollars. The speakers urged the House to pass the same language, said eight Republicans joined the Senate vote, and expressed hope that the bill would advance despite concerns about House support and ongoing pharmaceutical industry opposition.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education Apr 7th, 2026
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I have Senate File 4420. consideration. I have Senate File 4420.
- </c> Well,<00:21:10.080><c> Senator</c> Well, Senator Well, Senator You. You. You.
- Thank you, Senator Hotchile. Senator Dibble, Senate File 4528.
- Yes, Senator.
- Senator Pratt. Mr.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Advocating for its passage, Senator Advocating for its passage, Senator Robert<00:05:20.800><c>
- Thank you, Senator. Senator Pappas.
- Thank you, Senator.
- Thank<00:51:15.960><c> you,</c><00:51:16.040><c> Senator.</c> Thank you, Senator.
- Thank you, Senator.
Committee:
Senate Labor
VT
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/07/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/07/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
NH
Committee:
Senate Education
NH
Committee:
Senate Commerce
NH
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/07/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Keith. >> Yes. >> Senator Aebersold. >> Yes. >> Senator Bolden. >> No. >> Senator Fate. >> Senator Curran
- Next, we will go to Senator Dames. Senator Dames has Senate File 3698.
- </c> Senator Dames has Senate File 3698. Senator Dames has Senate File 3698.
- Senator<01:17:32.760><c> Utke.</c> Senator Utke. Senator Utke.
- </c> Senator Ibler. Senator Ibler.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/07/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator<00:42:17.200><c> McEwen.</c> Senator McEwen. Senator McEwen. Thank<00:42:19.360><c> you.
- . staff. staff.
- Senator<01:33:49.080><c> Green.</c> Senator Green. Senator Green.
- </c> Senator Fateh's bill. Senator Fateh's bill.
- Senator<02:28:39.320><c> Green.</c> Senator Green. Senator Green.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy