Video & Transcript : 'National Chemistry Week' :
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- National Board Certified Teachers.
- I am a National Board Certified teacher.
- I'm advocating for national awards.
- I'm Diego Leal, National- a-more Certified Teacher in Secondary Science with a Master's in Chemistry
- Our funding is $4,400 per student below the national.
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Filer, National Guard to the Governor's office.
- National Guard to the Governor's office.
- </c> so, I have been talking to my national so, I have been talking to my national folks<01:15:15.040
- My other role is the Wyoming director to the National Association of School Nurses.
- So we are fully in support of the National Association of School the National Association of School Nurses
Committee:
House Judiciary
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- A financial audit can tell us that the Department of Health paid dues to a national association.
- A financial audit can tell us that the Department of Health paid dues to a national association.
- This came about because we're aware that there are, let me give you an example, national organizations
- It's something we need to look at broader than just bringing it to the last week of session.
- LSU, and best baseball team in the state right now—put them up against LSU's national champions.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Summary:
The House Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 26 for what was described as the last meeting of the legislative session. H.R. 318 was voluntarily deferred without discussion. The committee first took up H.R. 298, which would have directed the Louisiana Department of Health, with the legislative auditor, to study LDH’s relationships with certain nonprofits, foundations, professional associations, and other nongovernmental entities. The author presented amendments narrowing the definitions, but LDH testified the language was still too broad, would still require substantial review of contracts, memberships, conferences, and related interactions, and would still carry a significant fiscal note. Members raised concerns that hospitals, provider associations, nonprofit care facilities, and other stakeholders could be swept in. The author then voluntarily deferred the resolution, and the committee agreed without objection.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 405, which establishes a statewide quality oversight initiative for nursing facilities, directs LDH to work with facilities on care standards and remediation for lower-rated homes, and requires reporting and transparency for families. The bill drew broad support from members and stakeholders, including nursing home and senior advocacy groups, and was reported favorably without objection. House Resolution 290, which asked LDH to study a possible correlation between gender-affirming hormone therapy medications and psychosis or related psychiatric conditions in people 26 and younger, prompted questions about the purpose of the study and concerns that it could affect broader policy debates. The author, a licensed clinical social worker, said the request was intended to examine whether medications were being used too quickly and what effects they might have on adolescent mental health; after discussion, the author voluntarily deferred the resolution, and the committee agreed.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 61, urging LDH and commercial insurers to increase reimbursement rates for behavioral health crisis centers operating under a crisis receiving center license. Testimony focused on the Bridge Center for Hope, described as the state’s only Level 3 crisis receiving center, and the need to revisit Medicaid reimbursement for the first 23 hours of crisis care. With no questions or objections, the resolution was adopted. The meeting ended with members thanking the chair and staff, and the committee adjourned for the year.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I can increase that number because in the last couple of weeks, we've had three.
- In my district, I've just seen multiple fires, including just this past week.
- Randy Pollack, on behalf of the American Chemistry Council.
- I want to align my comments with the representative from the American Chemistry Council.
- California has led the nation in collection, but collection alone isn't enough.
Summary:
The committee heard AB 839, which would allow up to three sustainable aviation fuel projects to qualify for expedited CEQA judicial review. The author and airline and airport supporters argued SAF is a key emissions-reduction strategy for aviation and that California needs to signal investment certainty after prior project litigation. Environmental Justice and Earthjustice opposed, saying the bill weakens the public’s ability to challenge polluting projects and that SAF facilities can harm already overburdened communities. The committee later took a roll call on the bill and it was held on call after a 3-0 vote, with the motion being due pass to Judiciary.
Members then took up AB 762, which would ban the sale of disposable nicotine vapes in California. The author and a broad coalition of waste, public health, local government, and environmental groups said the devices create fire hazards, add lithium batteries to the waste stream, and burden local recycling and hazardous waste systems. Opponents, including retailers and business groups, argued the bill would mainly affect a small legal market while the illicit market would continue to supply most disposable vapes, and warned of unintended consequences. After discussion about illicit sales, EPR ideas, and reuse alternatives, the committee voted 2-2 on the motion to pass as amended to Revenue and Taxation, so the bill was kept on call.
The committee also heard AB 907, which would compensate the six local air district representatives who serve on the California Air Resources Board the same as other board members. The author and supporters said the change would improve equity and help ensure local representation on CARB, and no opposition was presented. The chair expressed support, noting similar legislation had passed the committee previously, and the bill was held for a later vote once quorum issues were resolved.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I think it's a national, I think it's a statewide crisis. And I think unless...
- Just eight weeks ago, a farmer in the small town...
- I’m Logan Harrell, General Counsel for the Texas Chemistry Council, respectfully opposing HB1674.
- This is in part informed by national legislation where TCEQ can implement these key programs.
- Chairman, just a week ago? That's right.
Committee:
House Environmental Regulation
Keywords:
hydrogen sulfide, public health, environmental regulation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ground level concentrations, emissions limit, emissions limits, ground-level concentrations, air quality, PFAS, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, criminal offense, chemical regulation, preproduction plastic, water quality, pollution control, industrial waste, emissions
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Gabby has served in numerous national leadership roles, including as a founding member of the National
- of the National Health Council.
- a national emergency unless, within 90 of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary
- Same thing when they put the National Guard...
- I challenge every American to wrap themselves in our national colors throughout our historic ...national
Bills:
HB2323 , HB6644 , SB629 , HB8882 , HB8881 , HB8880 , HB8879 , HB4238 , HR915 , HR826 , HB7401 , HB7396
Keywords:
Big Bend National Park, land acquisition, boundary adjustment, Secretary of the Interior, conservation, Holodomor, Ukraine famine, 1932-1933 famine, genocide recognition, Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin, collectivization, grain confiscation, human rights, Ukraine, Ukrainian people, Russian aggression, Vladimir Putin, foreign affairs, sense of the House
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- There are researchers here from the Seven Sons of National Defense.
- And they do believe that the United States is an enemy nation.
- And they do believe that the United States is an enemy nation.
- Our executive team is comprised of leaders from five different nationalities.
- We've spoken numerous times over the last couple of weeks regarding this.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
HR171, House Resolution 171, M.J. Foster Promise Program, TOPS-Tech, TOPS Tech Award, Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCATCS, financial aid, scholarship, workforce development, career training, technical education, vocational education, postsecondary credential, associate degree, industry-based credential, high-demand jobs, high-wage occupations
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Alabama icon and a national treasure. Alabama icon and a national treasure.
- Two-week recess concluded.
- </c> national ambient air quality standard. national ambient air quality standard.
- </c> this week. Thank you and I yield. this week. Thank you and I yield.
- </c> national debt because of that vote. Mr. national debt because of that vote. Mr.
Keywords:
tax cuts, working families, tax relief, income tax, healthcare, education, overtime pay, child tax credit, environmental regulations, EPA, clean air, reducing duplication, federal projects, Clean Air Act, emissions, air quality, international pollutants, economic impact, temporary protected status, Haiti
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- There are patients across the nation here, just in Washington State where I reside and am licensed as
- And up until the last rule hearing, which was just done a couple of weeks ago, we had not heard from
- Washington should continue to align with these national standards.
- The first is Week 088 from Representative Lakanoff.
- The third amendment, Week 091, from Representative Bronoske, is to that last amendment.
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- This benefit currently exists for National Guard members of the Washington State National Guard, but
- This benefit currently exists for National Guard members of the Washington State National Guard, but
- Army reservists and National Guard members are interchangeable.
- Please think of us kindly over the next few weeks.
- National accreditation allows two attempts. National accreditation allows two attempts.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
nursing education, nursing program standards, board of nursing, state board, national accreditation, accreditation body, nursing school, nurse educator, clinical simulation, simulation director, lead nurse educator, NCLEX, licensure exam pass rate, corrective action plan, technical assistance, higher education, program approval, Washington RCW, professional development, nursing licensure
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 26th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Missions and National Historical Park.
- committed within the boundaries of the National Park or National Recreation areas in Texas.
- They're not owned by National Park. We have an agreement with National Park when we created it.
- National Historical Park.
- He didn't like it because of my nationality.
Bills:
HB1583 , HB1775 , HB1832 , HB1836 , HB1837 , HB1866 , HB1983 , HB2029 , HB2217 , HB2318 , HB2363 , HB2486
Keywords:
mental health, emergency detention, peace officer, mental illness, prevention of harm, border security, private landowners, study and report, General Land Office, participation, controlled substances, opioid antagonists, law enforcement training, substance abuse prevention, Texas-Mexico border, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, National Park Service, arrest powers
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 10th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- According to the National Association of Firefighters, occupational Cancer is the leading cause of line
- Additionally, according to the FBI National Incident-based Reporting System.
- And that study identified that the national, the minimum national average, so, uh, the, so it's not the
- national average, it's the minimum national average.
- to the kind of the worst case scenario across the nation.
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
hospital district, Cedar Creek, scholarship, dissolution, county judges, healthcare funding, grant program, rural counties, law enforcement, sheriff's departments, funding, public safety, deputy shortages, sheriff, prosecutor, salary assistance, HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- 00:24:28.080><c> year</c><00:24:28.400><c> talking</c> United Nations just last year talking United Nations
- I think I understand chemicals and chemistry is a brilliant thing.
- I think I understand chemicals and chemistry is a brilliant thing.
- I think I understand chemicals and chemistry is a brilliant thing.
- I think I understand chemicals and chemistry is a brilliant thing.
Committee:
House Capital Investment
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a national awards on it showing that P5... ...showing that PFOS is in our groundwater.
- All pesticides, including those formulated with fluorinated chemistry, must be registered by U.S.
- Nation Farms is very much supportive of, and we look forward to supporting this bill.
- We've worked with Yakama Nation.
- as we connect those farms with nationally recognized chefs, Nationally recognized chefs, home delivery
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
PFAS chemicals, agriculture, environmental impact, regulation, food safety, farmers, food security, Washington, support for farmers, cannabis, cooperatives, marijuana industry, HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- support it, and they have a new consul general that should be visiting our state capital within the next week
- They have a new consul general that should be visiting our state capital within the next week or so.
Bills:
HCR74 , HCR95 , HB705 , HB1048 , SCR23 , SCR31 , SCR38 , SB49 , SB233 , SB307 , SB326 , SB387 , SB401 , SB435 , SB495
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
trade commission, international relations, Louisiana, United Kingdom, economic exchange, cultural exchange, infrastructure investment, sales tax, exemptions, credits, rebates, uniformity, legislative rules, fiscal report, contempt, legislature, disorderly conduct, bribery, arrest, legislative privilege
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, you've seen it over the last week with the floods.
- Um, you've seen it over the last week with the floods.
- And right now it takes about three weeks to get in to see a physician.
- And right now it takes about three weeks to get in to see a physician.
- And right now it takes about three weeks to get in to see a physician.
Committee:
House Labor
Keywords:
automated external defibrillator, AED, cardiac arrest, state buildings, health education, public health, lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, Hawaii, workers' compensation, auditor, procurement audit, compliance, Department of Human Resources Development, transparency, accountability, medical care
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 10th, 2026 at 04:43 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- They don’t need to take pills every week or every day.
- I work on local, state, and national behavioral health policy initiatives, and I am a board member of
- And this is a national security imperative. This creates jobs all along the spectrum.
- And this is a national security imperative. This creates jobs all along the spectrum.
- I get to work as the chief, one of the chief staffers at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Keywords:
prior authorization, pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, health insurer, prescription drugs, step therapy, formulary, auto-adjudication, electronic portal, appeals, medical necessity, serious mental illness, mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, cancer, autoimmune disorder
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Postsecondary Education (3-3-26)
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- They're already held to very stringent standards at the national levels that they have to comply with
- Uh, last week these three gentlemen, as well as the Council for Proprietary Education, the Council for
- They will do that throughout the week, and then there are different things that some schools do.
- They will do that throughout the week, and then there are different things that some schools do.
- And so, it proceeds to say that it's a citizen, national, um, Thank you, Chairman.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Apr 21st, 2026 at 08:25 am
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- chemistry.
- National home security, John touched on that.
- It's a chemistry that needs to be worked out.
- It was built here in Idaho National Laboratory. It was built here in Idaho National Laboratory.
- It was built in here in Idaho National Border. It was built in here in Idaho National Bordery.
Committee:
Joint Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Kratom Working Group Aug 7th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- And then just for the future of the public that are listening, on Wednesday of next week at 10:30 in
- And then just for the future of the public that are listening on Wednesday of next week at 10.30 in the
- So, yeah, next week you for sure will hear a number of that. But this is short notice.
- They cite a national act for regulation.
- I mean, this medicinal chemistry paper out of University of Florida is outstanding. Complicated.