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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is about protecting workers, ensuring fair competition, and making sure taxpayer dollars support
- I'm just rising in support.
- So as a result, I cannot support. So, as a result, I cannot support this bill today.
- and support this bill and support them that way.
- Both support. Item 34, SB 992. Secretary, please... Both support. Item 34, SB 992.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HLT/CPC Joint Public Hearing - Mon Feb 10, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- I strongly support HB 1194.
- I support HB 1328.
- So please support HB 1328.
- them and support 1328.
- She asks the committee to support them, please, and support 1328. Thank you so much.
Summary:
The joint House Committee on Health and Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce heard two midwifery bills, with testimony focused primarily on HB 1194. Committee chairs opened the hearing with rules for Zoom testimony and noted the bills relate to midwives. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs said it supported the intent of HB 1194 and offered comments. Supporters of the bill, including the Midwives Alliance of Hawaii, argued that midwifery should remain subject to mandatory licensure to protect consumer safety, citing the state’s regulatory licensing standards and a 2025 state auditor sunset analysis. They said the bill would strengthen educational standards and public protection, and some offered clarifying amendments.
Opponents argued HB 1194 would restrict access to care and fail to protect traditional, cultural, and community-based birth practices. Testifiers from the Hawaii Home Birth Task Force, the Hawaii Home Birth Collective, the Libertarian Party of Hawaii, the Center for Reproductive Rights, Pacific Birth Collective, and Papa Ola Lōkahi said the bill would limit licensure pathways, reduce access in rural and underserved areas, and burden Native Hawaiian and traditional practitioners. Several speakers said the measure could worsen Hawaii’s maternal health shortages, especially on Maui, and urged lawmakers to defer HB 1194 or instead advance HB 1328, which they said better protects practitioner access and cultural practices.
The Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives said it opposed HB 1194 because it did not align with national or state standards for certified midwives and could create conflicts with Medicaid reimbursement and prescriptive authority. The ACLU also opposed the measure, emphasizing reproductive rights, privacy, and the need to preserve apprenticeship pathways to licensure. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing reflected in the transcript.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- their labor broker cheated 26 workers their labor broker cheated 26 workers out<00:15:42.680>
- We encourage your support. Thank you. Thank you. Next we have Joel Hanson.
- I support small Contractors Association.
- These are licensed workers and workers of other non-licensed trades such as laborers, equipment operators
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centralized Our contractors support a centralized Our contractors support a centralized system
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving on to our next testifier: Pride at Work in Hawaii, in support. We have Mr. Guo in support.
- So then we would support that.
- We have the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund in support. thank you thank you we have the iron thank you
- food industry Association in support food industry Association in support thank<01:23:37.639>
- , plumbers, sheet metal workers, IBEW, boilermakers, iron workers, painters, glaziers, floor layers,
Summary:
The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1343, which would amend quorum requirements for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. The board chair testified in support, saying it has been difficult to fill all seats and that using active seats for quorum would help the board function more effectively. No opposition or questions were raised, and the committee moved on.
The committee then heard SB 1578, which drew mixed testimony. DBEDT supported the measure and the Attorney General suggested inserting preamble language from HB 1025 to provide historical context on the East-West Center. Austin Martin of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it could invite improper behavior, create loosely regulated satellite offices, increase foreign influence, and add competition for land ownership. The committee took no vote during the hearing.
The bulk of the meeting focused on SB 1641, a measure to establish a Hawaiʻi film commission/authority and related funding and governance structure. DBEDT supported the intent and offered friendly amendments to clarify the distinction between film and media industries, while the Honolulu Film Office and labor representatives from IATSE, Teamsters, and Pride at Work supported the bill but urged changes. Their concerns centered on conflicts of interest, especially having producers on the commission, and they asked for more labor representation and clearer oversight rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional and special-fund concerns, saying the grant standards and special-fund language needed work. Committee members discussed renaming the entity as a Hawaiʻi Film Authority, broadening its scope beyond cultural production, adjusting the commission makeup, and clarifying funding sources, including the existing film and creative industries fund and the 0.2% rebate contribution. No final vote was taken in the portion provided, but members indicated the bill would need substantial revisions and an HD1.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/12/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, getting to the crux of this, why I really hope you all can support this is because this is a worker
- So, getting to the crux of this, why I really hope you all can support this is because this is a worker
- So, getting to the crux of this, why I really hope you all can support this is because this is a worker
- So, getting to the crux of this, why I really hope you all can support this is because this is a worker
- So, getting to the crux of this, why I really hope you all can support this is because this is a worker
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Directed Community Supports program, and the consumer support grant.
- always receive strong bipartisan support always receive strong bipartisan support and<01:31:13.199
- for our direct support staff.
- for our direct support staff capping for our direct support staff capping these<01:36:59.360>
- <01:41:49.639>
Housing is an effective Supportive Housing is an effective Supportive Housing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25 - Part 1
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I think there's more satisfaction to the worker.
- So I support the bill.
- <01:00:55.359>
the people should take over so I support the people should take over so I support - I completely support your House File here.”
- thank you so much I completely support thank you so much I completely support your<01:10:45.280>
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- and support we have testimony in support and support we have testimony in support from<00:46:59.559
- Testimony from Michael Older in support. Individual testimony in support.
- Testimony from Michael Older in support. Individual testimony in support.
- Andrew Crossland in support. Testimony from the Office of Public Defender in support.
- Testimony and support from Ms.
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety met on January 31, 2025, and first heard House Bill 1062, a housekeeping measure relating to the Hawaii Air National Guard. Testimony in support came from representatives of the Adjutant General and other National Guard witnesses. A member raised a technical question about language allowing the Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force, and the response was that the bill should not require additional HR language; no vote was taken.
The committee then heard House Bill 674, which would authorize allowances for TRICARE dental and vision coverage for Hawaii National Guard personnel ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. The Department of Defense supported the bill through Brigadier General Ross, Director of Joint Staff, and Terry Heiti also testified in support. There were no questions or action taken on the measure.
House Bill 652, relating to veterans’ rights and benefits and regulating compensation for advice or assistance on veterans’ benefits, drew the most discussion. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing it would protect veterans from illegal or exploitative practices and noting its own service to more than 2,000 veterans in fiscal year 2024. Opposition came from the National Association for Veterans Rights and Veteran Benefits Guide, which argued the bill would restrict access to needed services and that some for-profit providers operate legally and should not be barred. Committee members questioned the scope of the bill, accreditation requirements, and whether nonprofit or pro bono services would be affected. A Department of Defense veteran services official said veterans can be vulnerable to exploitation and that some legal fee arrangements can be abusive, while also noting pro bono options exist. The committee did not reach a decision on the bill during the excerpt.
The committee also began hearing House Bill 1058, which would create a veteran cemetery board within the Office of Veteran Services to help state veteran cemeteries comply with federal standards. The Office of Veteran Services and Terry Heiti testified in support. Members asked about the board’s membership, timeline, and consultant selection, and were told the working group was still in an organizational stage and no construction timeline had been set. The final measure discussed was House Bill 503, which would appropriate funds for a consultant to evaluate locations and designs for a Hawaii First Responders Memorial. The Department of Accounting and General Services supported the bill, and testimony in support was received from county and city officials, UPW Hawaii, and individuals. Members asked about the working group, timeline, and budget, and were told the project was still in early planning; no final action was taken in the portion provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- support.
- support.
- support.
- The National Association of Social Workers, California chapter, in strong support.
- Bindon McComla with the National Association of Social Workers, California chapter, in strong support
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard several bills focused on homelessness, child care, food security, public assistance, immigration legal services, and veterans’ benefits. SB 479 would allow city-based local health jurisdictions, including Berkeley and Oakland, to use multidisciplinary homeless response teams and share specified information across departments; supporters said the change would improve coordination and outcomes, and no opposition testified. SB 902 would allow electronic signatures for child care and development services paperwork while preserving paper options; supporters said it would reduce burdens on families and providers, and the bill passed to the Assembly Education Committee 4-0.
The committee also heard SB 1025, creating an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate California’s food assistance efforts, and SB 1030, repealing the CalWORKs “man-in-the-house” rule. Supporters of SB 1025 said the state’s food system is fragmented and needs a coordinated strategy; SB 1030 supporters argued the rule is outdated, redundant, and rooted in racist and sexist assumptions. Both bills received no opposition testimony and were approved on 4-0 votes, with SB 1025 sent to the Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee and SB 1030 to Appropriations.
The committee then approved SB 1077, which would require CDSS to create a communications and contingency plan for CalFresh disruptions during federal government shutdowns, including a public webpage and planning for state-funded benefits; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1194 would codify the Immigration Legal Fellowship Project to expand immigration legal services in underserved areas, and supporters emphasized the need for legal representation in rural and Central Valley communities; it passed 4-1 to Judiciary. SB 1201 would seek federal waivers to protect veterans from CalFresh time limits, require referrals to county veterans service officers, and adjust treatment of job-search expenses; it passed unanimously 6-0 to Military and Veterans Affairs. The consent calendar, including SB 557 and SB 1051, also passed unanimously. After all items were heard, the committee completed roll calls for absent members and adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This work support program supported over 115,000 families last year.
- And the majority of SNAP administrative costs is to support our eligibility. workers.
- It is easier for us to impact workers' error and worker behavior.
- It is easier for us to impact workers' error and worker behavior. It is self-reporting. It's not.
- And thank you for supporting OT. Thank you for being here.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards.
Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight.
The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- DESERVES OUR SUPPORT. THEY'RE NOT PERFECT.
- It is hallowed ground and deserves our support.
- to support their own communities.
- Ansari: I rise in support of this bill.
- Harder: I rise in support of my bill.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the services in support of... Housing are really unique.
- Supportive housing looks a lot like educational help... and support.
- I mean, supportive housing is very expensive.
- So we do support the equalization efforts.
- These include the prescription around community support.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- You support single payer. Take your pardon? You support single payer. Just joking. Yeah.
- Lead witnesses that want to testify in support, two minutes.
- Any other members of the public wish to add on in support?
- I'm here to support my colleagues.
- And I'm so honored to support this bill 100 percent, and I will move it at the appropriate. to support
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Census Bureau and a longtime poll worker on election days.
- Born in 1930, Dolores paved the way for farm workers in every corner of our nation.
- Dolores came from a family of workers: her father, a coal miner and member of the United Mine Workers
- United Farm Workers Union.
- To finally get this bill over the finish line and to a governor that supports.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- for their workers.
- for their workers.
- <01:59:25.840>
It <01:59:26.080>would <01:59:26.239>not support for their workers - It would not support for their workers.
- <02:18:15.760>
we need workers and if we need workers we need workers and if we need workers
AZ
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Consumer Directed community support Consumer Directed community support through<00:13:18.600>
- <00:18:06.919>
Grant program and the consumer support Grant program and the consumer support - Support the governor's measure. Support this funding to ensure that we can keep this work.
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from without intervention and support from without intervention and support
MN
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healthcare <00:34:58.600>workers <00:34:59.000>in and support - healthcare workers in and support healthcare workers in preventing<00:34:59.640>
the <00:34:59.760 - That way, we can invest in healthcare, support workers, and fully fund services like mine.
- I'm asking you to support these bills so that healthcare workers, families, their kids, and adult children
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services support workers, and fully fund services support workers, and fully
Keywords:
child tax credit, financial assistance, low-income families, state revenue, tax policy, net investment income, taxation, business income, self-employment, tax increase, wealth tax, fairness, public services, high-income earners, economic equity, Internal Revenue Code, employee classification, federal law, Minnesota statutes, 1183
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/03/25
Jobs and Economic Development
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/08/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- asking for your support of this bill. asking for your support of this bill.
- would change his mind in in supporting would change his mind in in supporting this<00:35:53.280>
- <00:44:21.359>
as provide a lot of one-on-one support as provide a lot of one-on-one support - Uh we have uh decreased support.
- <02:11:16.800>
We support of the revenue system. We support of the revenue system.