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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, the Greater Los Angeles and Central Coast Chapter
- I'm the mom of an LGBTQ child and the president of the P-Flag Danville-San Ramon Valley Chapter.
- Reference the Gospel of Mark, chapter 9, verse 42.
- Auditors selected a sample of 32 accounts.
- The selected example of 32 accounts was specifically flagged for duplicate addresses.
Summary:
The Communications and Conveyance Committee heard several bills focused on telecommunications, emergency response, and digital access. AB 1540 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez would restore the 988 “press 3” option for LGBTQ+ youth crisis support, with strong support from suicide prevention advocates, mental health organizations, local governments, and family groups, and opposition from groups arguing it politicizes crisis services and raises safety concerns. Members emphasized the bill’s life-saving purpose and noted it would depend on federal approval. The committee voted AB 1540 out on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations.
The committee also approved the consent calendar, including AB 2093 and AB 2193, both sent to Appropriations. AB 1832 by Assemblymember Ransom, as amended, would expand and stabilize statewide 211 services through a state fund, a community needs dashboard, and integration into emergency planning; supporters described 211’s role during disasters and service gaps in many counties, and the bill passed unanimously as amended to Appropriations. AB 2289, the chair’s bill, would create an Office of Broadband and Digital Equity, consolidate broadband programs, and narrow CPUC jurisdiction to voice communications; TURN and CWA District 9 opposed the regulatory changes but acknowledged shared goals, and the bill passed to Appropriations.
AB 2424 by Assemblymember Carrillo would create a new low-income telecommunications advisory board to oversee California Lifeline and address fraud and oversight concerns. Supporters said the board would add needed telecommunications expertise and improve access for low-income and immigrant communities, while opponents argued an existing advisory structure already serves that role and warned of added costs and surcharges. After discussion, the committee voted AB 2424 out on a 7-2 vote to Appropriations. The meeting concluded after all listed bills were reported out.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 12th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I have been an entrepreneur in the state for about 32 years, and I have built several companies in excess
- I have been a entrepreneur in the state for about 32 years, and I have built several companies in excess
- I am honored to help guide this next chapter.
- I am honored to help guide this next chapter if I am confirmed.
- Again, this is a new chapter in my life, having recently retired from law enforcement, and I look forward
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:32:48.480><c> that</c><00:32:48.640><c> time,</c><00:32:48.960><c> he</c><00:32:49.200><c> could
- could have been<00:32:49.679><c> treated</c><00:32:50.159><c> at</c><00:32:50.399><c> home.
- We could have gotten<00:32:52.559><c> to</c><00:32:53.120><c> the</c><00:32:53.440><c> person</c><00:
- He's 56 years old.<00:32:57.919><c> It's</c><00:32:58.159><c> Christmas</c><00:32:58.559><c> night.
Keywords:
appropriation, transportation, judicial system, funding, state budget, Pickens County, local act, vehicle tag fee, registration fee, issuance fee, motor vehicle registration, license plate, replacement tag, transfer tag, renewal fee, county revenue, earmarked funds, ambulance service, emergency medical services, EMS
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 5/6/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- c><00:32:01.360><c> year</c><00:32:01.919><c> uh</c><00:32:02.159><c> adding</c><00:32:02.640><c> $25
- </c><00:32:07.600><c> be</c><00:32:07.760><c> able</c><00:32:07.919><c> to</c><00:32:08.559><c> gain<
- production<00:32:11.039><c> in</c><00:32:11.279><c> Minnesota,</c><00:32:11.679><c> which</c><00:32:
- So,<00:32:14.559><c> it</c><00:32:14.720><c> just</c><00:32:14.880><c> sort</c><00:32:15.039><c> of</
- </c><00:32:20.960><c> Um,</c><00:32:21.519><c> as</c><00:32:21.760><c> we</c><00:32:21.919><c> talked
Keywords:
workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, payroll reporting, construction contracts, public works, project registration, labor standards, contractor compliance, subcontractor reporting, state government, Department of Administration, Commissioner of Labor and Industry, Metropolitan Council, highway construction, public construction
ID
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- > we</c><00:32:06.640><c> we</c><00:32:07.039><c> tried</c><00:32:07.480><c> to</c><00:32:08.480><c>
- write shorter um<00:32:10.480><c> and</c><00:32:10.720><c> we</c><00:32:10.960><c> worked</c><00:32:
- 32:21.279><c> all</c><00:32:21.440><c> of</c><00:32:21.600><c> us</c><00:32:22.399><c> and</c><00:32:
- :32:47.440><c> as</c><00:32:47.679><c> to</c><00:32:47.919><c> that.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Message 790, the nomination of Karen T. Nakasone to serve as chief judge of the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals for a 10-year term. The chair announced that no vote would be taken that day and that the committee would vote on Thursday. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with the chair reading that there were 103 supporters, zero opposed, and one comment.
Supporters included current and retired judges, public defenders, bar association representatives, former elected officials, and community members. They described Nakasone as intelligent, fair, hardworking, well respected, and a strong leader with deep legal experience. Several speakers emphasized her judicial temperament, her work as an advocate and judge, and her community involvement, including leadership in civic and civil rights organizations. One pro se litigant also testified that she had been treated kindly and respectfully by Nakasone in prior interactions.
The Hawaii State Bar Association reported that it had conducted an interview and review process and found her qualified for the position. In her own remarks, Nakasone introduced family and colleagues, described her 30-year legal career, and said her first job after law school was as an ICA law clerk. She highlighted the court’s backlog reduction efforts under Acting Chief Judge Katherine Leonard, saying the number of older pending appeals had dropped significantly through team-based reforms, and stated that she would continue that work if confirmed. The hearing ended without questions from the committee and with the nomination held for a later vote.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- RSA chapter 32 enables select boards or voters through petition to propose and adopt tax caps through
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- </c><01:32:42.400><c> locally,</c><01:32:42.960><c> the</c><01:32:43.199><c> thresholds</c><01:32:43.760
- ><01:32:54.400><c> a</c><01:32:54.639><c> time</c><01:32:54.800><c> when</c><01:32:55.120><c> it</c>
- </c><01:32:57.120><c> That</c><01:32:57.440><c> being</c><01:32:57.840><c> the</c><01:32:58.080><c> tax
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- So,<01:32:50.880><c> that</c><01:32:51.120><c> pretty</c><01:32:51.360><c> much</c><01:32:51.600><c>
- And<01:32:52.719><c> since</c><01:32:52.960><c> I</c><01:32:53.120><c> filed</c><01:32:53.440><c> the
- </c><03:32:05.760><c> You</c><03:32:06.000><c> guys</c><03:32:06.160><c> can</c><03:32:06.319><c> ask
- > apply</c><04:32:04.000><c> to</c><04:32:04.159><c> ebikes</c><04:32:05.520><c> and</c><04:32:05.840
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary, Division A - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 3:00 PM
Judiciary, Division A
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:32:03.519><c> 30</c><00:32:03.760><c> or</c><00:32:04.000><c> 31,</c><00:32:05.440><c> uh</c>
- gives<00:32:07.200><c> the</c><00:32:07.519><c> claimant</c><00:32:08.000><c> an</c><00:32:08.320><c>
- > file</c><00:32:13.039><c> a</c><00:32:13.360><c> civil</c><00:32:13.679><c> cause</c><00:32:14.000>
- </c><00:32:23.919><c> Um</c><00:32:24.880><c> and</c><00:32:25.120><c> then</c><00:32:25.919><c> se</
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-16 (2:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- May all the students of the Youth Empowerment Village from Senate District 32, the city of Lauderdale
- Secretary will lock the board, record the vote. 32 yeas, 4 nays, Mr. President.
- is forced to go through the landlord-tenant process of Chapter 83.
- Establishment is forced to go through the landlord-tenant process of Chapter 83.
- Florida's Landlord Tenant Act, Chapter 83, currently requires all legal notices related to landlord-tenant
Summary:
The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and gallery recognitions, including students, university basketball coaches, and other visitors. The chamber then moved through a long special order calendar of bills, with most measures explained by sponsors, often substituted with identical House companions, and many passing on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, utility services, higher education, pre-arranged transportation services, the Uniform Commercial Code, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, brownfields, false reporting, health care billing and collection, and motor vehicles.
Among the bills passed were measures on the Florida Trust Code, school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct, debt collection email communications, service of process, public lodging and food service establishments, lien waivers and releases, public records protections for Crime Stoppers personnel, foreign ties affecting health care licensure, diabetes management in schools, platting procedures, fentanyl testing in hospitals and emergency departments, third-party reservation platforms, electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices, restitution for leaving the scene of a crash, background screening of athletic coaches, and surrendered infants. Debate was especially notable on the surrendered infants bill, where some senators raised concerns about safety, anonymity, and liability, while supporters argued the devices could save lives. The affordable housing/Live Local bill also drew extensive discussion and a late-filed amendment, with the sponsor describing major land-use and permitting changes and the chamber adopting the amendment before final passage.
The most contentious floor debate came on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, where senators argued over its fluoride-related provisions and broader policy package. Opponents criticized the bill as an overbroad preemption and raised public health concerns, while the sponsor defended it as a farm-and-consumer package with multiple unrelated provisions. That bill ultimately passed 27-9. At the end of the session, the Senate agreed to certify all bills passed that day to the House, recognized a resolution honoring Florida’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, made additional announcements, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-WTL, CPN-LBT, CPN-TCA, CPN DEFER, CPN, CPN-EDT DEFER Public Hearings 02-07-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- requires the<00:32:08.320><c> rental</c><00:32:08.799><c> rental</c><00:32:09.159><c> motor</c><00:32
- :10.600><c> tax</c><00:32:11.440><c> to</c><00:32:11.600><c> be</c><00:32:11.799><c> prated</c><00:32
- :32:32.399><c> some</c><00:32:32.639><c> comments</c><00:32:33.080><c> on</c><00:32:33.320><c> the</c
- just</c><00:32:34.639><c> pointing</c><00:32:34.960><c> out</c><00:32:35.320><c> that</c><00:32:35.559
- /c><00:32:45.120><c> their</c><00:32:45.279><c> check-in</c><00:32:45.600><c> and</c><00:32:45.760><c
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 1 and SB 1561 on vegetation management near utility lines and wildfire prevention. Testimony focused on requiring DLNR to create and update wildfire hazard maps, setting vegetation-trimming responsibilities for property owners near rights-of-way and utility lines, and authorizing utilities to enter property to remove hazardous vegetation. DLNR, the PUC, and Hawaiian Electric all testified, with Hawaiian Electric asking for clearer access language, after-the-fact notification in imminent-risk situations, and liability limits. Committee members discussed balancing wildfire response with property rights and the need for clearer responsibility and enforcement, including on easements and utility poles. The committees ultimately recommended SB 1 pass with amendments, incorporating comments from testimony, and SB 1561 was deferred.
The next major item was SB 640 on artificial intelligence disclosures. The bill would require businesses and individuals in commercial transactions to clearly disclose when consumers are interacting with an AI chatbot or similar technology, and it would create private rights of action and penalties. TechNet, the Office of Consumer Protection, and the Chamber of Commerce raised concerns about vague definitions, overbroad application, enforcement, and the private cause of action; the Chamber also argued the bill could burden small businesses that use AI tools for routine functions. In response to questions, OCP said the measure was ambiguous as to who it applies to and that the remedies and treble-damages provisions were unclear. The committee recommended SB 640 be deferred.
The committee also heard SB 454 on prorating the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax when a vehicle is rented for only part of a day. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii said the proposal would make the tax system fairer but more complex and would require better recordkeeping by rental companies; the Department of Taxation and Enterprise Mobility also submitted comments. Senator Melby noted possible effects on the special highway fund and said that could affect his vote. The measure was referred onward, with the discussion indicating it would proceed to Ways and Means.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1272 on towing, which would create a licensing framework for tow companies. Testimony from tow-industry representatives strongly supported the measure, describing unlicensed or noncompliant operators, poor insurance practices, and the need for accountability and consumer protection. They said a licensing board would give regulators a clearer enforcement avenue and help ensure fair treatment of vehicle owners. The hearing ended before a final action was taken on SB 1272 in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/02/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:32:16.080><c> Um</c><00:32:16.480><c> and</c><00:32:16.720><c> within</c><00:32:17.120><c> that
- 32:22.000><c> um</c><00:32:22.399><c> we</c><00:32:22.640><c> are</c><00:32:22.799><c> going</c> that
- ><00:32:23.200><c> using</c><00:32:23.519><c> drone</c><00:32:23.919><c> technology</c><00:32:24.320>
- ><00:32:33.760><c> land</c><00:32:34.080><c> and</c><00:32:34.399><c> water</c><00:32:34.799><c> is</
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The roll call shows 32 senators present with three absent, excused, with Senator Bjerke being formally
- The vote count shows 32 in favor, with one against and two absent.
- The vote count shows 32 in favor, with one against and two absent.
- The vote count shows 32 in favor, with one against and two absent.
- The vote count shows 32 in favor with three absent. House Bill 507 has passed.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- c><02:32:46.399><c> the</c><02:32:46.640><c> people</c><02:32:47.040><c> and</c><02:32:47.200><c> on<
- And there<02:32:53.359><c> was</c><02:32:53.439><c> a</c><02:32:53.680><c> point</c><02:32:53.920><c>
- And<03:32:00.880><c> what</c><03:32:01.120><c> I'd</c><03:32:01.359><c> like</c><03:32:01.439><c> to<
- ><c> are</c><03:32:03.439><c> executing</c><03:32:04.000><c> today</c><03:32:04.880><c> and</c><03:32
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (03/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- I was looking<00:32:15.279><c> at</c><00:32:16.080><c> the</c><00:32:16.399><c> six</c><00:32:16.640>
- 32:20.399><c> data</c><00:32:21.360><c> taking</c><00:32:21.840><c> 6</c><00:32:22.000><c> to</c><00:
- ,</c><00:32:52.240><c> but</c><00:32:52.559><c> my</c><00:32:52.880><c> question</c><00:32:53.200><c>
- is, is there<00:32:53.919><c> a</c><00:32:54.159><c> way</c><00:32:54.880><c> that</c><00:32:55.120>
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met to hear the Legislative Budget Assistant Office’s performance audit of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. Auditors said the commission was inefficient and ineffective in investigating discrimination complaints and closing cases in a timely manner during fiscal years 2020 through 2023. The report contained 25 observations; the commission fully concurred with 24 and concurred in part with one. Auditors highlighted major problems with case processing delays, inaccurate case data, lack of a case management system, weak strategic planning and risk assessment, outdated and disorganized policies, confidentiality issues, expired administrative rules, fee-setting practices, incomplete financial-interest filings, and failure to complete required reports and reconciliations. Two recommendations, involving complaint screening and conciliation, may require legislative action.
Several observations focused on the commission’s intake and investigation practices. Auditors said complaints may have been screened out before docketing, potentially preventing commissioner review required by statute, and that the investigation process lacked clear rules and guidance. They also found investigators were assigned non-investigative tasks, training was inadequate, interview requirements were unclear, supervisory duties were burdensome, and confidential information was not always protected by encrypted email. The audit recommended clearer administrative rules, better internal controls, more focused staffing, a supervisory investigator position, and improved training and documentation.
Commission representatives said they had already made progress on several items since the audit began, including posting overdue biennial reports and moving toward a case management system expected to go live in June. They said they were working with EEOC counterparts and legal counsel, but emphasized staffing shortages and high turnover, noting the commission currently had nine people working out of 15 authorized positions, with three investigator vacancies and a vacant paralegal position. Committee members thanked the auditors and commission staff, discussed the history of the audit request, and raised concerns about how long the recommended corrective actions might take. The committee took no vote or formal action during the hearing.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Cler<00:32:02.799><c> lock</c><00:32:03.039><c> machine</c><00:32:03.440><c> record</c><00:32:03.760>
- Question's final<00:32:08.880><c> passage</c><00:32:09.279><c> of</c><00:32:09.440><c> HB</c><00:32:09.919
- <03:32:11.279><c> of</c><03:32:11.439><c> a</c><03:32:11.680><c> floor</c><03:32:12.000><c> sub.
- :32:20.319><c> he</c><03:32:20.479><c> told</c><03:32:20.560><c> me</c><03:32:20.640><c> it</c><03:32
- :32:21.520><c> sub</c><03:32:21.760><c> and</c><03:32:21.920><c> said</c><03:32:22.000><c> a</c><03:32
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (03/05/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- those<00:32:11.840><c> are</c><00:32:12.039><c> outlined</c><00:32:12.559><c> in</c><00:32:13.039><c
- /c><00:32:16.159><c> ring</c><00:32:17.000><c> thank</c><00:32:17.120><c> you</c><00:32:17.240><c> Mr
- 00:32:20.240><c> it</c><00:32:20.399><c> does</c><00:32:20.760><c> specify</c><00:32:21.240><c> a</c>
- ><c> for</c><00:32:24.519><c> you</c><00:32:24.720><c> is</c><00:32:25.279><c> is</c><00:32:25.399><c
- <00:32:28.240><c> able</c><00:32:28.399><c> to</c><00:32:28.799><c> drive</c><00:32:29.200><c> that</
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing<00:32:01.519><c> none,</c><00:32:01.840><c> Senate</c><00:32:02.159><c> Bill</c><00:32:02.399>
- Clerk,<00:32:05.200><c> read</c><00:32:05.360><c> the</c><00:32:05.519><c> next</c><00:32:05.679><c>
- Senate<00:32:25.440><c> bill</c><00:32:25.679><c> 276</c><00:32:26.480><c> alters</c><00:32:26.880><c
- 00:32:29.519><c> braces</c><00:32:30.159><c> to</c><00:32:30.399><c> be</c><00:32:30.559><c> coverage
- must submit<00:32:48.960><c> a</c><00:32:49.200><c> compliance</c><00:32:49.679><c> report</c><00:32
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- c> not</c><00:32:01.039><c> have</c><00:32:01.600><c> the</c><00:32:01.840><c> statement</c><00:32:02.320
- </c><00:32:06.399><c> which</c><00:32:06.640><c> was</c><00:32:06.799><c> maybe</c><00:32:07.039><c>
- <c> of</c><00:32:07.440><c> of</c><00:32:07.760><c> this</c><00:32:07.919><c> discussion</c><00:32:08.240
- </c><00:32:09.679><c> So</c><00:32:10.159><c> but</c><00:32:10.399><c> it</c><00:32:10.640><c> does</
- </c><00:32:15.919><c> willing</c><00:32:16.159><c> to</c><00:32:16.320><c> share.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HLT/CPC Joint Public Hearing - Mon Feb 10, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- :42.399><c> framework</c><00:32:43.240><c> is</c><00:32:44.120><c> it</c><00:32:44.279><c> can</c><00
- :32:44.919><c> uh</c><00:32:45.440><c> it</c><00:32:45.519><c> can</c> cultural framework is it can uh
- ><c> a</c><00:32:49.799><c> skilled</c><00:32:50.159><c> Midwife</c><00:32:50.760><c> in</c> Care uh
- :53.559><c> the</c><00:32:54.200><c> the</c><00:32:54.360><c> risk</c><00:32:54.760><c> factors</c><00
- <00:32:55.600><c> much</c><00:32:56.240><c> different</c><00:32:57.240><c> and</c><00:32:57.720><c> um
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.