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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Higher Education and Workforce Development Mar 10th, 2026
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I am Willard Haley, representing the 58th District, including the counties of Morgan and Moniteau and
- , which is Greene County of Springfield.
- the needs of the state of Missouri?
- It’s more of a guarantee of a length of semesters. Is that right? Right.
- I'm Brian Milner, the president of the Missouri Community College Association.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For transparency of rate increases, the bill directs the commission, thanks to the committee amendments
- Good afternoon, Elizabeth Espinosa, here today on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the County of
- Jordan Wells on behalf of the California State Association of Counties and rural county representatives
- It has been implemented in the states of Illinois, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, and Alabama, as well as
- CEDMC is a trade association representing a wide range of companies that provide energy efficiency and
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy met without a quorum at first and proceeded as a subcommittee, then later established quorum and took up three bills. AB 1715, by Assembly Member Schiavo, would require the CPUC to create a searchable online database of utility advice letters, responses, and resolutions dating back to 2020, and add quarterly reporting on taxpayer-funded loans and grants to investor-owned utilities. Supporters, including TURN, said the bill would improve transparency and accountability around utility financing and ratepayer savings; no formal opposition testified, though SDG&E and SoCalGas said committee amendments addressed their main concerns. The bill was moved do pass as amended to Appropriations and ultimately passed 16-0.
AB 1761, by Assembly Member Rogers, would improve transparency around the PCIA charge paid by community choice aggregators and other departing load customers by allowing advance access to data used in the calculation through an existing CPUC nondisclosure process. CalCCA, several CCAs, local governments, and clean energy groups supported the bill, arguing that current PCIA-setting practices are opaque and can cause rate shock; IOUs opposed, citing concerns about market-sensitive data and noting an existing CPUC process they said had not been fully used. After discussion of confidentiality protections and the committee amendments, the bill passed 15-0 to Appropriations.
AB 1787, by Assembly Member Schultz, would require the CPUC to direct the large investor-owned utilities to offer optional dynamic rate tariffs once smart meter and related system upgrades approved on or after January 1, 2027 are in place. Supporters said dynamic pricing can help customers shift usage to lower-cost, cleaner periods and reduce peak demand costs, while opponents from PG&E, SDG&E, and SCE argued the bill was too prescriptive, could conflict with ongoing CPUC proceedings, and might create cost or implementation issues. The author said he would continue working with opponents and accepted committee amendments; the bill passed 13-0 to Appropriations. All three measures were reported out, and the committee adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Law & Justice Jun 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- the Washington State Association of Justice.
- We know the County of Los Angeles has a gigantic settlement of childhood sexual abuse cases.
- I am co-chair of the Minority and Justice Commission and currently a King County Superior Court judge
- , chief of the Juvenile Division in King County.
- I'm here on behalf of the Washington Defender Association and the Washington Association of Criminal
Summary:
The committee held a work session on tort liability and parole, with the chair explaining that the topics were linked because criminal justice reform and state liability often intersect, especially in cases involving child welfare and corrections. Staff first outlined Washington’s tort liability framework, including the state’s broad waiver of sovereign immunity, statutes governing mandatory reporting and investigation of abuse, the childhood sexual abuse statute of limitations, and the lack of caps on non-economic damages. Staff and presenters also compared Washington to other states and noted that Washington remains among the broadest states for state liability and childhood sexual abuse claims.
Presenters from the Attorney General’s office, Washington State Association for Justice, DCYF, DSHS, and DOC discussed how tort exposure has grown, especially in claims involving DCYF, historical child abuse, juvenile rehabilitation, vulnerable adults, employment discrimination, medical negligence, and negligent supervision. DCYF and AG staff said claims and payouts are rising, with many claims tied to older abuse and new theories of liability, while defense counsel emphasized the human harm behind the claims and argued that tort cases have historically driven accountability and reform. Agency witnesses said they face large volumes of old claims with limited records, rising verdicts and settlements, and staffing and systems challenges, and they highlighted efforts such as early resolution programs, electronic health records, medication-assisted treatment, and improved incident review processes.
The committee then shifted to parole. Sentencing experts reviewed Washington’s move from indeterminate sentencing to the current determinate sentencing system under the Sentencing Reform Act, and explained how parole could be integrated with sentencing guidelines through different models used in other states. They also summarized Criminal Sentencing Task Force recommendations related to a determinate-plus approach for three-strikes and persistent offender laws and a second-chance review process, noting there was no consensus on those ideas. Judges from the Minority and Justice Commission and the Superior Court Judges Association said a parole system could support rehabilitation and reduce disparities if it includes data collection, fairness, transparency, due process, and meaningful judicial review; they also pointed to research suggesting parole and structured reentry can reduce recidivism and costs, while warning that access and outcomes can vary by geography and other factors.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-15 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- largest ones in the state of Florida in Miami-Dade County.
- largest one in the state of Florida in Miami-Dade County.
- And in Alabama, we saw the shutdown of the IVF industry. That's a really big deal.
- And in Alabama, we saw the shutdown of the IVF industry. That's a really big deal.
- Ed Salazar is a resident of Miami-Dade County and is with the Florida Medical Rights Association.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Oct 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- time because of the distance associated with that.
- Florida, the military men and women of the state of Florida and the Defense Support Commission.
- behalf of the Defense Support Commission.
- National Don't Association through the support of members of the the commission has really been growing
- of the Defense Support Commission.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Jan 14th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Brent Hempel here on behalf of the Missouri Athletic Trainers Association. Thank you.
- serving in the capacity of President-elect for the Missouri Athletic Trainers Association.
- One of our professors, Brian Hughes, is the state treasurer of the Missouri Athletic Trainers Association
- One of our professors, Brian Hughes, is the state treasurer of the Missouri Athletic Trainers Association
- I'm here on behalf of the Missouri Speech Hearing and Language Association.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- the regulation, in terms of the comprehensiveness of it.
- We're adjusting one of the language for one of those.
- This just has to do with the filing, the reporting of it in lieu of an audit of any kind, just to report
- This is a self-funded plan and the Alabama Department of Insurance does not regulate self-insured plans
- Self-funded and our Alabama Department of Insurance does not regulate self-funded insurance plans.
Bills:
HB441
Committee:
House Health
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- the regulation, in terms of the comprehensiveness of it.
- This just has to do with the reporting of it in lieu of an audit of any kind, just to report the number
- Representative Faulner, as far as my thought process would be to make the bill in the state of Alabama
- This is a self-funded plan and the Alabama Department of Insurance does not regulate self-insured plans
- I mean, this is all self-funded and our Alabama Department Self-funded and our Alabama Department of
Committee:
Senate Health
Keywords:
hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax, excise tax, age verification, underage sales, product testing, certificate of analysis
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I am also the legislative chair of the Minnesota Library Association, serving libraries statewide.
- here on behalf of, uh, the Association of American Publishers.
- <c> the</c><00:16:02.000><c> Association</c><00:16:02.480><c> of</c><00:16:02.639><c> American</c> uh
- , the Association of American uh, the Association of American Publishers.<00:16:04.160><c> I</c><00:16
- the content that something like 6% of the content that Anoka<00:32:32.399><c> County</c><00:32:32.720
Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- ><00:05:06.639><c> details</c> of outlined a lot of the um the details of outlined a lot of the um the
- </c> the pound of product. the pound of product.
- For example, Dakota County is the site of several data center proposals that could double the amount
- For example, Dakota County is the site of several data center proposals that could double the amount
- </c> hundreds of years in some thousands of hundreds of years in some thousands of years<01:00:47.760
Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Aeronautics and Transportation Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 am
Aeronautics and Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, I think it makes a lot of sense for the transportation commission to also vote on calling a bond
- When they raise it to the level of the highway commission, I believe that protects those staff members
- What's the full name of the highway commission?
- I'm still staying within the Department of Transportation, but having the Highway Commission make that
- Every month, there is The commission is informed of various delays and overruns that are going on.
Committee:
Senate Aeronautics and Transportation
Keywords:
memorial highways, bridge designations, Oklahoma Statutes, commemorative markers, transportation, uninsured vehicles, reimbursement fund, towing services, commercial vehicles, public safety, memorial, infrastructure, dedication, Toby Keith, aviation, aircraft, surveillance, regulations, fees, Oklahoma statutes
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- As a sponsor of this bill, I was approached by the Constable Association, and we've got President Scott
- I am the president of the Arizona Constables Association.
- This came to me by the Arizona Association of Counties.
- My name is Megan Kittner and I'm with the Arizona Association of Counts.
- Chairman, members of the committee. Rebecca Baker with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
Committees:
House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference
Keywords:
forcible entry, detainer, writ of restitution, criminal trespass, judgment enforcement, civil terrorism, disorderly conduct, vandalism, political activism, public order, subversion, government security, criminal records, sealing records, civil rights, expungement, rehabilitation, coerced abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, felony
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 10th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- of the bill.
- , and accessibility of services; traits of high-quality support coordination; best practices; areas of
- We've had a lot of criticism of access and SNAP and a whole variety of issues there.
- You mentioned something today about an association or conference of peers getting together to help each
- Christy Lee, Florida Association of Managing Entities, speaking for information. You're recognized.
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Keywords:
high school diploma, graduation requirements, physical education credit, performing arts credit, marching band, Special Olympics, students with disabilities, IEP, individual education plan, 504 plan, Florida education, school credits, diploma substitution, ROTC, dance class, State Board of Education, public schools, graduation pathways, adaptive physical education, Agency for Persons with Disabilities
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Brandon Vick with the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies.
- My name is Brandon Vick with the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies.
- My name is Dai White Sinn Femin, and I'm testifying on behalf of the International Legal Finance Association
- The Washington State Nurses Association is deeply concerned about the growing presence of private equity
- State Medical Association and King County Medical Association, I will continue to advocate vociferously
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
Keywords:
litigation finance, legal funding, lawsuit, financial services, access to justice, firearm regulation, manufacturing, safety standards, background checks, license requirements, health care market standards, hospital consolidation, merger review, health care transaction notice, attorney general review, antitrust, provider organizations, hospital systems, contracting affiliation, material change
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 15th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That the power of the many outweighs the hubris of the few, and that for our sake and the sake of our
- Sixth order of business, second reading of bills.
- It's a place of unity. It's a place of community.
- of your neighborhood, in the middle of your block.
- The seventh order of business, third reading of bills.
Keywords:
HB1175, small business, residential zoning, land use, zoning reform, neighborhood store, neighborhood cafe, convenience store, minimarket, corner store, mixed-use, local government, city zoning, town zoning, code city, parking regulations, hours of operation, alcohol service, food requirement, commercial use in residential areas
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 14th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the state of Washington.
- the state of Washington.
- May the common goal of serving all the people of Washington guide all of their actions. Amen.
- With the consent of the House, the minutes of the preceding day will stand approved.
- Fourth order of business.
Keywords:
HB1175, small business, residential zoning, land use, zoning reform, neighborhood store, neighborhood cafe, convenience store, minimarket, corner store, mixed-use, local government, city zoning, town zoning, code city, parking regulations, hours of operation, alcohol service, food requirement, commercial use in residential areas
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency May 14th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- We show Sarah Horne registered on behalf of the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
- Members of the Committee, as the owner of Alcon DTS, a Texas small business that has been offering managed
- Riley, testifying for yourself, Texas Association of County Election Officials.
- Because county election officials, staff, poll workers, and our partners at the Secretary of State's
- Gillespie and Bexar counties.
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
Keywords:
election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, cybersecurity, data breach, breach of system security, exemplary damages, punitive damages, liability shield, safe harbor, small business, mid-sized business, Texas Business & Commerce Code, sensitive personal information, personal identifying information, identity theft, fraud prevention, NIST
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we're going to vote on a couple of pieces of legislation before we go.
- I represent the Stevens Breeders Association in support of SB2801. All right, what's going on here?
- Yeah, I'm the president of the Stevens Breeders Association, and I'm currently on the board of the Original
- Mountain Curr Association, which both of these associations are hunting dog associations.
- So then I'm friends—I'm the Vice President of the West County Republican Women's Group— and I know Ms
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Keywords:
SB 2801, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife Code, field trial permit, hunting dog field trial, coonhound trial, dog trial, squirrel hunting, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals, hunting license exemption, wildlife management, public land permit, private land hunting, game fish and water safety account, permit fee, commission rules, Parks and Wildlife Department, Unplug Texas Day, digital detox
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Nearly two years ago, Deputy Lucas Watts of Okone County was shot in the line of duty during a traffic
- Nearly two years ago, Deputy Lucas Watts of Okone County was shot in the line of duty during a traffic
- Stanley Award from the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.
- </c> the Plaster County Office of Education. the Plaster County Office of Education. the<04:35:28.799
- Speaker, in the spirit of County. Mr.
Keywords:
Congressional Gold Medal, Army Rangers, World War II, ceremony, Emancipation Hall, colorectal cancer, Hispanic community, screening disparity, awareness, healthcare access, health education, chronic illness, cancer research, colon cancer, rectal cancer, cancer screening, Hispanic health, Latino health, racial disparities, health equity
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 19th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- from the the rural counties to the urban areas and without delineating some of the delay. of a population
- the size of Harris County was it was a statement was made that you'd have to have of that you'd have
- We show you registered as Brian Hawthorne testifying on behalf of the the Sheriff's Association of Texas
- We print, we do it on the website of that newspaper, we do it on the Texas Association.
- We show you right here is Sarah Wilson, testifying on behalf of Texas Association. of property and evidence
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, parole supervision, law enforcement, warrant execution, public safety, handgun license, judgment evaluation, medical advisory board, application denial, gun law procedures, abandoned property, unclaimed property, disposition, handgun, driver's license, commercial driver's license, weapon carry, gun rights, Texas legislature, legislative attendance