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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House panel hears bill to rename library grant program after late Rep. Mary Murphy 4/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, a grant was used to address accessibility issues in public restrooms and other public spaces; and
- Paul, a grant was used to address accessibility issues in public restrooms and other public spaces; and
- Paul, a grant was used to address accessibility issues in public restrooms and other public spaces; and
- County at the Wentworth branch in West County at the Wentworth branch in West St<00:04:21.799><c> Paul
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, Minnesota. Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Paul, Minnesota, Monday, March 3, 2025.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/12/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Paul, and I believe it was 16 or $18 million that we set aside to create a new department of children
- Paul, and I believe it was 16 or $18 million that we set aside to create a new department of children
- Paul, and I believe it was 16 or $18 million that we set aside to create a new department of children
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We've already talked about how they are going to be taking from Peter to pay Paul.
- Except for Peter and Paul are veterans who deserve both their housing and their disability benefits.
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- They say that this the bill from P Flag.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 4/10/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, Dan Marshall. Thank you.
- Paul, Dan Marshall. Thank you.
- Paul, Dan Marshall. Thank you. Our veterans, Minnesota does.
- Paul, Dan Marshall. Thank you. Yeah. Hi there.
- Paul for 25 years. We own in St. Paul for 25 years.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul? Here. Spiller? Here. Wharton? Here.
- The Chair recognizes Representative Paul to explain the bill HB4877. Thank you, Mr.
- If not, the Chair recognizes Representative Paul to close on the bill. I close. Okay.
- I recognize Representative Paul to close on the bill. Thank you, members.
- Not to chair, I recognize Representative Paul for closing remarks.
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
prescription drugs, drug pricing, pharmacy benefits, health insurance, health benefit plan, insurer, HMO, self-insured employer, public employer, school district, county, municipality, university system, higher education, retirees, dependent coverage, stop-loss coverage, bulk purchasing, group purchasing, purchasing pool
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/11/26 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, May 7th, 2026.
- Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, May 7th, 2026.
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- Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, May Day, St. Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, May 7th,<00:04:50.280><c> 2026.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up we have from Mass Water Works Paul Anderson and Paul DeNaro.
- My name is Paul Anderson. My name is Paul Anderson.
- And I have my colleague here, Paul, to speak as well. Thank you, Chair and committee members.
- My name is Paul DeNaro, senior engineering technician for the Littleton Electric Light and Water Department
- And I have my colleague here, Paul, to speak as well. Thank you, Chair and committee members.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a wide range of retirement classification and benefit bills affecting municipal and state employees. Much of the hearing focused on proposals to move various workers from Group 1 to Group 2 or Group 4, including municipal building officials (H. 2776), MassDOT highway workers (H. 2908/Sousa’s Law), DCF attorneys (H. 2771), probation officers, licensed electricians, drinking water operators (H. 3000/S. 1834), MWRA non-clerical workers (S. 1803), transitional parole officers (H. 2878), Plymouth BCI criminal investigator officers (H. 2975/S. 1863), Beverly fire alarm operators/public safety telecommunicators (S. 1876), Massport pipefitters and refrigeration technicians (H. 2788/S. 1829), and other public safety or hazardous-duty classifications. Witnesses generally argued that their work is physically dangerous, understaffed, or comparable to already higher-classified employees, and several said the changes would help recruitment and retention with little fiscal impact because the affected groups are small.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 4508, a home rule petition to grant a disability pension to Boston principal Patricia Lampron. Supporters, including Representative Dan Hunt, Boston city councilors, and Lampron herself, described a severe 2021 assault at the Henderson Inclusion School that left her with lasting physical and psychological injuries and forced her into early retirement. They urged the committee to advance the bill quickly. One witness, Pamela McLaughlin, testified in opposition, arguing the bill would set the wrong precedent and describing alleged prior misconduct by Lampron, and asked that the bill be sent to study.
Several witnesses and committee members asked brief questions, mainly about the scope of the bills, whether certain workers were already in higher groups, and the fiscal or precedent concerns. No votes were taken during the hearing. At the end, the chairs announced that testimony was complete, asked whether anyone else wished to speak, and then the committee voted to adjourn.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul College.
- Paul College's Academic Excellence Project. I'm Dede Peasley, President of St.
- Paul, but our ability to add programs is limited by inefficient spaces designed.
- Paul College graduates. Our alumni enter careers that strengthen Minnesota's.
- Paul College, you're investing in Minnesota's future workforce.
Bills:
HF2418 , HF1666 , HF232 , HF344 , HF402 , HF431 , HF468 , HF547 , HF583 , HF1476 , HF1711 , HF2787 , HF2788 , HF3207
Committee:
House Capital Investment
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul. Here. Spiller. Here. Wharton. Okay, the quorum is present.
- Paul? Spiller? Wharton. Thank you very much.
- Paul. Yeah, doctor.
- Thank you, Representative Paul, and thank you, Mr. Chairman and members.
- House Bill 2067 recognizes Representative Paul to explain the bill.
Bills:
HB139 , HB1818 , HB1942 , HB1959 , HB2221 , HB2254 , HB2563 , HB2067 , HB2275 , HB3211 , HB139
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
HB 1818, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, health maintenance organization, HMO, insurer, utilization review, preauthorization, prior authorization, medical necessity review, health care services, medical care, insurance regulation, insurance examination, regulatory oversight, confidential records, public information exception, Chapter 843, Chapter 1301
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul.
- Paul.
- Paul.
- Paul.
- Paul.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/09/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- ><00:06:10.880><c> difference</c><00:06:11.199><c> and</c><00:06:11.360><c> one</c> Representative Paul
- Thank you, Representative Paul. Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you for taking my question.
- >> Thank<00:50:11.920><c> you,</c><00:50:12.880><c> Representative</c><00:50:13.440><c> Paul.
- </c> >> Thank you, Representative Paul. >> Thank you, Representative Paul.
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1331, which would allow the town of Derry to incorporate the Derry Cooperative School District as a department of the town through a charter amendment. The prime sponsor and several supporters argued the change would increase local control, streamline overlapping town and school functions, and potentially help align school spending with Derry’s tax cap. Supporters also said Derry is large enough to warrant a structure more like Manchester or Nashua, and one witness cited a 2018 nonbinding Derry ballot question that passed 597 to 547 in favor of seeking authorization for this change.
Opposition came from NEA New Hampshire President Megan Tuttle, who said the association and the Derry Education Association opposed the bill because schools are not simply another municipal department and because Derry voters had already rejected merging the district into town government. She argued the state should respect local control and the community’s prior decision. Committee members asked about the scope of the proposed charter change, the role of the school board, and the reported prior vote, and the sponsor clarified that the amendment would be limited to this specific purpose rather than opening the entire charter.
The hearing then moved to House Bill 1374, which would change the procedures for withdrawing from a cooperative school district. Representative Mary Murphy said current law gives other cooperative towns too much control over a withdrawing town’s decision, and her bill would remove the requirement for approval by the other towns while raising the withdrawing town’s approval threshold to a supermajority. She pointed to Francis Town’s 2024 withdrawal vote and said the bill was intended to protect students and local decision-making. The sponsor asked for an ought to pass recommendation, and committee members asked follow-up questions about the prior withdrawal vote and the number of voters involved.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- public schools, universities, etc., but this amendment feels a little bit like robbing Peter to pay Paul
- ><03:58:41.680><c> And</c><03:58:41.840><c> for</c><03:58:42.000><c> that</c> robbing Peter to pay Paul
- And for that robbing Peter to pay Paul.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 47, sponsored by Sen. Regina Birdsell at the request of the Insurance Department. The bill would codify the department’s interpretation that a birth mother’s health insurance is the primary coverage for a newborn, unless the mother has no insurance or coverage under an employer-sponsored plan. Birdsell and Insurance Commissioner DJ Benton Court said the measure is a clarification of existing practice and intended to protect vulnerable newborns; a question from Rep. Miles clarified that if a young woman is on her parents’ policy, the newborn would generally be covered under that family coverage. The hearing on SB 47 was then closed.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 121, introduced by Grant Bosi for Sen. Kevin Avard, which would require insurers to notify the Insurance Department when they stop writing an entire line of business or, in some cases, Medicare Advantage plans. Commissioner Benton Court said the bill arose from disruption in the Medicare Advantage market, where consumers, brokers, and the department were confused by carriers changing or ending offerings; he said the department wanted a simple notification requirement so it could better advise consumers. Members discussed network adequacy, county-based service areas, and the fact that the bill would make notice a condition of licensure, with possible fines or license action for noncompliance. Witness Paula Rogers of AHIP said her group supported the bill if amended, and the department indicated it would support a change from a 120-day notice period to 90 days to align with state rules; the committee planned to work on an amendment in subcommittee.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 247, introduced by Rep. Brian Cole, which would prohibit network exclusion of pharmacies that refuse to dispense prescriptions when PBM reimbursement is below acquisition cost. Cole argued the bill is meant to stop pharmacies from being forced to sell drugs at a loss, describing PBMs as middlemen and saying the measure is a compromise that protects local pharmacies. Members questioned whether consumers would pay more and whether pharmacies voluntarily enter PBM contracts; Cole responded that the bill would let pharmacies refuse unprofitable fills while consumers could still obtain the drug through mail order or other channels. He also said the issue has changed over time because the practice now affects a much larger share of generics and is concentrated among a few PBMs. The hearing remained open as questions continued, with no vote taken in the excerpt.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- c><01:12:25.920><c> three</c><01:12:26.239><c> PMS</c><01:12:27.360><c> that</c> there's only three P
- three PMS that there's only three P three PMS that control<01:12:28.000><c> 85%</c><01:12:28.640><c>
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 47, sponsored by Senator Regina Birdsell at the request of the Insurance Department. The bill would clarify that a birth mother’s health insurance is the primary policy for a newborn’s care unless the mother has no coverage or no employer-sponsored coverage. Birdsell and Insurance Commissioner DJ Benton Court said the measure simply codifies the department’s long-standing interpretation of existing law. Representative Miles asked whether the coverage would extend to a grandchild if a young woman on her parents’ plan had a baby, and Birdsell said it would. The hearing on SB 47 was then closed.
The committee next heard Senate Bill 121, introduced by Grant Bosi for Senator Kevin Avard. The bill requires insurers to notify the Insurance Department when they stop writing an entire line of business or, in some cases, when they change Medicare Advantage offerings. Benton Court said the bill was prompted by disruption in the Medicare Advantage market, where consumers and the department were confused by carriers exiting, changing plans, or narrowing offerings. He said the department does not regulate Medicare Advantage itself, but does license the carriers, and the notice requirement would help the department advise consumers; he also said noncompliance could affect a carrier’s license and could lead to fines. Members discussed the notice period, and the department and AHIP indicated support for changing it from 120 days to 90 days to align with federal timing. The hearing was closed with plans to work on an amendment in subcommittee.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 247, introduced by Representative Brian Cole, which would prohibit network exclusion for pharmacies that refuse to dispense prescriptions when PBM reimbursement is below acquisition cost. Cole said the bill is meant to stop pharmacies from being forced to sell at a loss. Members questioned whether pharmacies voluntarily enter PBM contracts, whether the bill would raise consumer prices, and whether it would mainly affect independent pharmacies. Cole and others said the issue has changed over time because PBMs now control a much larger share of the market, and that the bill would let pharmacies refuse loss-making fills and direct patients to mail order instead. The discussion also noted that the bill excludes Medicare and Medicaid and that the current proposal does not create a middle-ground option for patients to pay a premium at the counter.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, Paul Verrat from the counties, and then Chris Westergaard, you're on Zoom, so Paul, give us the
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- As Paul stabilize, and protect.
Committee:
Senate Human Services
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Centra Paul. Senator Paul votes yes Centra Pinto. Senator Pinto votes no. Senator Pope. No.
- Paul co-chairs. Senator Paul. Thank you, Mr. President. Move adoption of the committee report.
- Paul, co-chairs. Journal show them, excuse me, Senator Paul. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Paul, co-chairs. Senator Paul, move adoption of the committee report.
- Paul co-chairs. Senator Paul, thank you, Mr. President. Move adoption of the committee report.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jun 21st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- And I co-chair the committee along with our good friend, my Senate co-chair, Senator Paul Mark from the
- Senator Paul Mark. I am here. Representative Jeff Roy. Representative Michael Kishmel. I am here.
- Paul Fennelly. I'm here. Thank you, Paul. Michael Lawson. I'm here. Thank you, Michael. Mona Roy.
- the Zoom over, the Microsoft Teams over to Dusty, I want to give my outstanding co-chair, Senator Paul
- Hey, Paul Mark, a chance to say a few words, if you would like.
Summary:
The special commission on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution met without quorum, but proceeded with updates on major upcoming 250th events. Chair Sean Garballey and Senator Paul Mark opened the meeting, then Dusty Rhodes gave a detailed overview of Sail Boston and the Tall Ships festivities, including ship arrivals on July 9-10, the opening ceremony on July 10, the parade of sail on July 11, public boarding, harbor fireworks, and the Sail Boston festival. He noted the event will involve 20 countries, about 60 ships, multiple anchorages, and significant coordination with pilots, tugboats, and public safety agencies, with a budget of more than $5 million.
Director Kate Fox and Sheila Green reported on Massachusetts 250 campaign efforts, including website and social media performance, merchandise sales, grant-funded exhibits and murals across the state, multicultural outreach, and July 4th programming tied to the Boston Pops Spectacular. They highlighted a series of MA 250 promotional videos, the I-Civics “We Declare” student reading project, the America 250 time capsule submission, the national reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, the Great American Block Party in Boston, and the flag sojourn that will bring a ceremonial flag to several Massachusetts sites before it is sent to Washington, D.C. They also mentioned upcoming MA 250 signage at MassDOT service plazas and a new schools-and-farms partnership announced by state secretaries.
Jonathan Lane of Revolution 250 updated the commission on Bunker Hill-related events, the Gloucester battle reenactment, Treaty Day in Watertown, and the Declaration of Independence project. He said Revolution 250 secured funding to reprint the Ezekiel Russell Declaration of Independence for distribution to all Massachusetts cities and towns, using an 18th-century press and handmade paper. The commission then discussed creating a Massachusetts-specific time capsule, with members offering to help identify objects and suggesting it include both historic and contemporary items. The meeting ended with general thanks, an invitation to an upcoming Mass Humanities screening, and a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jun 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I co-chair the committee along with our good friend, my Senate co-chair, Senator Paul Mark, from the
- Senator Paul Mark. I am here. Representative Jeff Roy. Representative Michael Kishmel. I am here.
- Paul Fennelly. I'm here. Thank you, Paul. Michael Lawson. I'm here. Thank you, Michael. Mona Roy.
- the Zoom over, the Microsoft Teams over to Dusty, I want to give my outstanding co-chair, Senator Paul
- Paul Mark, a chance to say a few words, if you would like.
Summary:
The special commission on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution met without quorum but proceeded with updates on upcoming commemoration activities. Chair Sean Garballey and Senator Paul Mark opened the meeting, then heard a detailed presentation from Dusty Rhodes on Sail Boston/Tall Ships, including the July 10–15 schedule, ship arrivals and parade of sail, harbor anchorage, public boarding, the Sail Boston festival, fireworks, and related public safety and logistics planning. Rhodes said the event will involve 20 countries, about 60 ships, and significant coordination among pilots, tugboats, hotels, sponsors, and 67 public safety agencies.
Massachusetts 250 staff Kate Fox and Sheila Green reported on campaign outreach and programming. They highlighted strong website and email engagement, merchandise sales, grant-funded exhibits and murals across the state, the Boston Pops July 4 program, multilingual media outreach, and an I Civics “We Declare” student competition. They also described Massachusetts’ contributions to the America 250 time capsule, the July 8 national reading of the Declaration of Independence, the Great American Block Party in Boston, the flag sojourn, MA 250 signage at rest areas, and a new schools-and-farms partnership with the Department of Clean Energy and Environment and the Executive Office of Education.
Jonathan Lane of Revolution 250 updated the commission on Bunker Hill-related events, the Gloucester battle reenactment, Treaty Day in Watertown, and the organization’s Declaration of Independence project to reprint the Ezekiel Russell broadside for distribution to Massachusetts communities. Members praised the work and discussed a possible Massachusetts-specific time capsule, with several offering to help provide objects or facsimiles and staff planning to solicit broader commission interest in a subcommittee. The meeting ended with brief announcements about an upcoming Mass Humanities screening and Freedom Trail’s 75th anniversary, followed by a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul. Present. Quorum is present.
- The Chair recognizes Representative Dennis Paul. The Chair lays out House Bill 1398 by Harris.
- Paul. Aye. Aye. Motion carries. Motion carries. Here's what we'd like to do.
- Paul. Aye. Motion passes. The Chair calls up Senate Bill 2129 by John.
- Paul. Motion carries.
Bills:
HCR114 , HB137 , HB283 , HB1398 , HB1960 , HB2153 , HB2431 , HB2638 , HB2699 , HB2999 , HB3208 , HB3389 , HB3413 , HB3510 , HB3642 , HB3859 , HB3974 , HB3986 , HB4142 , HB4173 , HB4174 , HB4542 , HB4605 , HB4663 , HB4731 , HB5064 , HB5216 , HB5218 , HB5332 , HB5453 , HB5577 , HB137 , HB283
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority, highway routes, healthcare, insurance, mental health, treatment access, state funding, transportation, axle weight, aggregates, regulations, Texas law