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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- A 2022 federal audit found that New York state made at least $84 million in improper payments for transports
- And an example of that is within the state of New York. They have a statewide EBV program.
- I have 103 police officers under my command, and we are all state peace officers, and about 35 of us
- And so I want to clarify just a few things because, as was mentioned from the Texas New Mexico Hospice
- Fraud concerns are real, and other states have responded with moratoriums on new licenses and Medicaid
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
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.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And Lord, yesterday was a tragic day in our state...
- Aaron has been a hometown Okarti guy, played in the state tournament, played in the states, played in
- the state tournament several times.
- They were 24 state champions, 25 state champions, and then we did a three-peat this year.
- Over these decades, he persevered and slowly built a new life.
Bills:
HB4248 , HB4429 , HB2588 , HB3472 , HB4317 , HB3462 , HB2035 , HB3501 , HB3127 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3260 , HB4321 , HB3011 , HB3522 , HB3530 , HB3940 , HB3078 , HB3043 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3403 , HB1907 , HB3175 , HB3986 , HB3466 , HB3411 , HB4246 , SJR49 , HB3281 , HB4319 , HJR1086 , HJR1024 , HJR1087
Keywords:
HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 22 Afternoon Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Because in this state, independent is unaffiliated.
- If I am from out of state but I live in the state, can I register to vote? Yes, you can.
- That's all this bill is saying for the... state of Oklahoma.
- This is the state board of regents that are doing this. Follow up.
- House Bill 3279 by Pier of the An act relating to state government.
Bills:
HB4104 , HB3722 , HB3787 , HB3700 , HB3701 , HB3310 , HB3404 , HB2964 , HB2398 , HB3024 , HB3499 , HB3278 , HB3279 , HB3645 , HB3649 , HB2293 , HB3260 , HB3176 , HB3177 , HB3114 , HB3172 , HB3322 , HB3323 , HB4248 , HB3720 , HB2210 , HB1322 , HB1937 , HB3301 , HB4107
Keywords:
Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 22 Morning Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Reports, motions, placing new business before the House.
- Thank you for the service to the state of Oklahoma from the governor of...
- It's a special year here in the state of Oklahoma for many reasons.
- But we have the Ham Institute through the Oklahoma State University.
- Reid, Chairman Caldwell, state your point. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bills:
HB4104 , HB3722 , HB3787 , HB3700 , HB3701 , HB3310 , HB3404 , HB2964 , HB2398 , HB3024 , HB3499 , HB3278 , HB3279 , HB3645 , HB3649 , HB2293 , HB3260 , HB3176 , HB3177 , HB3114 , HB3172 , HB3322 , HB3323 , HB4248 , HB3720 , HB2210 , HB1322 , HB1937 , HB3301 , HB4107
Keywords:
Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Or fewer locations in the state.
- And each biennium, the Secretary of State is required to conduct outreach to all tribes in the state
- property tax as the state school levy.
- , they have to pay taxes in that state because they have nexus. ...product or a service in another state
- Health Care Authority, DHS, and the local school districts are new agencies that show up in the new fiscal
Bills:
SB6147 , SB6082 , SB5862 , SB5882 , SB6323 , SB6346 , SB6162 , SB6256 , SB6220 , SB5650 , SB6343 , SB6113 , SB6211 , SB6114 , SB5898 , SB6347 , SB6244 , SB5868 , SB5762 , SB5988 , SB6194 , SB6246 , SB6223 , SB6052 , SB5828 , SB5954 , SB5963 , SB5909 , SGA9306
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
grocery establishments, closure notice, consumer rights, local businesses, student financial aid, financial aid fraud, higher education, college enrollment fraud, fictitious students, ghost students, enrollment fraud, aid integrity, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, AI fraud, fraud prevention, Washington State, legislative audit, JLARC, full-time equivalent
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> state without an on cycle skills test. state without an on cycle skills test.
- They get charged with this new uh new section. >> Yes, sir.
- They get charged with this new uh new section. >> And this is where the officer would reasonably expect
- </c> physical state ID. physical state ID.
- </c> other states who have this license. other states who have this license.
Bills:
HB1 , HB198 , HB11 , HB32 , HB33 , HB34 , HB56 , HB68 , HB72 , HB101 , HB102 , HB110 , HB154 , HB166 , HB168 , HB274 , SB114 , HB1 , HB198 , HB11 , HB32 , HB33 , HB34 , HB56 , HB68 , HB72 , HB101 , HB102 , HB110 , HB154 , HB166 , HB168 , HB274 , SB114
Committee:
House Public Safety and Homeland Security
Keywords:
DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- States Congress...
- Of course. 2002 urges the President of the United States and the United States Congress to conduct a
- So section 19F creates new barriers. Section 19 creates new barriers to receiving mail-in ballots.
- ID card issued by the state can you vote "Issued by the state, can you vote?"
- Fontes this morning who stated that Secretary of State Fontes this morning who stated that Arizona elections
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
campaign contributions, foreign contributions, constitutional amendments, public disclosure, Arizona Revised Statutes, elections, voter registration, provisional ballots, primary election, voter participation, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress, Arizona, domestic security, CAIR, terrorist organization
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- state would either come to be at the state.
- AOT law exists in 48 other states.
- Police referred a man with psychosis to me because he made threats to kill police.
- He believed police were impostors.
- I trained and began my practice in New York, one of the 48 states that already have AOT.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Summary:
The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on several juvenile justice and parole-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on H. 2051/S. 1087 to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults, and H. 1923 to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds. Chairs Brandy Fluker-Reid and Lydia Edwards opened the hearing by noting the large number of bills and witnesses, the need to keep testimony moving, and special procedures for incarcerated witnesses and sensitive testimony. They also acknowledged the historic nature of the hearing being chaired by two Black women attorneys. No votes were taken during the hearing itself.
Many incarcerated speakers and advocates supported ending lifetime parole, arguing that young people can change, that lifetime supervision creates constant fear of technical violations, and that it undermines rehabilitation, family stability, employment, and reintegration. Several testified about their own trauma, youth, and growth in prison programs, while others emphasized the costs of decades of supervision and the racial disparities in the system. Support also came from elected officials, UTEC, the Transformational Prison Project, United Way, CPCS’s Youth Advocacy Division, the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, and others, who said juvenile systems are better suited to developmentally appropriate treatment and that the bills would improve public safety and reduce recidivism.
There was also opposition, including testimony from family members of a murder victim who argued that lifetime parole should remain for serious violent crimes and that some offenders are not sufficiently rehabilitated. One virtual witness described a family tragedy involving the kidnapping and murder of her infant nephew and warned that ending lifetime parole could remove needed long-term supervision for dangerous offenders. In addition to the juvenile justice bills, the committee heard testimony on H. 1867, a bill related to continuing care for severe mental illness, and H. 2063, which would increase penalties for assaults on correction officers and other prison staff; the correction officers’ union supported H. 2063 and related safety bills. The hearing continued with many more witnesses and bill topics, but no final committee action was announced in the portion provided.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We're just making sure that our state law requires it.
- Within our state.
- $10 is a new offer, and you have a month to decide.
- For a more local reference, if you look at the city of New Orleans, in New Orleans East, years go by
- Over a dozen states are already... ...and so I think that just shows that it's, again, a relatively new
Keywords:
surveillance, price discrimination, consumer protection, automated decision systems, data privacy, broadband, cable service, price increase, notification, digital assets, abandonment, custodian, escheatment, blockchain, cryptocurrency, unclaimed property, state treasurer, telecommunications, spoofing, call authentication
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget REVISED: Agenda added Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- Present Senate Bill 169 is to increase the longevity pay awarded to state employees by 50% for all designated
- We'll report that out with a new pass. The charitable stanities.
Committee:
House Appropriations and Budget
Keywords:
longevity pay, state employees, Oklahoma government, salary increase, emergency declaration, minimum salary, education funding, teacher compensation, Oklahoma education, salary schedule, 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, foster care, duffel bags, personal belongings, children's welfare
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Mar 3rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- One, the state invests a heck of a lot of money in Washington State University, and specifically as the
- One, the state invests a heck of a lot of money in Washington State University, and specifically as the
- state, Washington State University, and specifically as, you know, our land grant focused on promoting
- Because we're not transporting the food as far as from Mexico to the state of Washington or as far as
- And yes, other states regulate it.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Business
Keywords:
commercial interior designer, interior design licensure, registered interior designer, NCIDQ, Washington State Board for Architects, professional regulation, title protection, firm registration, seal and signature, continuing education, building code, nonstructural interior design, space planning, interior architecture, design profession, public safety, occupational licensing, architects, engineering scope, permit review
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Blue plans and 44 other State Medicaid programs, including those from Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi
- Representative Marx, how many other states in the union do this?
- This is the Alabama state government trying to tell you what a woman is.
- A fundamental tenet of biology is that definitions shift with new information.
- This bill doesn't create any bathroom police; this is... ...create any bathroom police; this is simply
Committee:
House Health
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We are not the first state to recognize Diwali in its state laws.
- Last year, Pennsylvania became the first state to officially recognize Diwali as a state holiday.
- New York requires public schools in the City of New York to be closed on Diwali as a school holiday.
- There are many barriers to building much-needed new housing when the state is not facing a disaster.
- Because I understand DGS is our state contracting agency, but this is a new role for government to be
Summary:
The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills on holidays, procurement, public safety, and business regulation. AB 268 would add Diwali as an official state holiday and allow schools and state workers limited flexibility to observe it; supporters described it as a recognition of California’s large South Asian and Hindu communities, and there was no opposition. AB 770 would define “customary maintenance” for outdoor advertising displays to clarify what repairs and reinforcements are allowed; the bill was presented as a safety and consistency measure for the billboard industry. AB 783 would authorize the Department of General Services to negotiate bulk pricing for construction materials to help disaster-affected communities rebuild more affordably, with supporters from the housing and building sectors and some members raising concerns about state contracting, storage, and implementation. AB 381 would update state procurement rules to better prevent human trafficking and forced labor in supply chains, aligning state policy with federal standards and drawing support from anti-trafficking advocates, labor, and local government representatives. AB 668 would extend drink-spiking prevention measures to music festivals by requiring test strips, drink lids, and reporting procedures; supporters emphasized victim safety and underreporting, while venue operators opposed the bill unless amended, citing feasibility and cost concerns. AB 880 would require prompt payment and indirect cost coverage for nonprofits contracting with the state, with broad nonprofit support and no opposition. AB 989 would make California Native American Day a paid holiday, with tribal and allied support. AB 592 would extend and expand temporary outdoor dining and alcohol service flexibilities for restaurants, with strong support from restaurant and business groups and opposition from alcohol policy advocates who preferred a narrower or permanent grandfathering approach.
Most bills advanced on committee votes, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan support. AB 770 was moved to Appropriations, AB 783 was passed as amended to the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management, AB 381 was sent to Labor, AB 668 and AB 880 were sent to Appropriations, AB 989 was sent to Public Employees and Retirement, and AB 592 was sent to Health. The committee also took up a consent calendar containing several additional bills, which was approved. The hearing ended with the roll left open for additional votes and adjournment at 3:17 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Governmental Organization
Transcript Highlights:
- We are not the first state to recognize Diwali in its state laws.
- Last year, Pennsylvania became the first state to officially recognize Diwali as a state holiday.
- New York requires public schools in the city of New York to be closed on Diwali as a school holiday.
- There are many barriers to building much-needed new housing when the state is not facing a disaster.
- Because I understand DGS is our state contracting agency, but this is a new role for government to be
Committee:
House Governmental Organization
Summary:
The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills on holidays, procurement, disaster recovery, public safety, nonprofit payments, and restaurant regulation. AB 268 would add Diwali as an official state holiday, with the authors and supporters emphasizing recognition of Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist Californians and no opposition heard. AB 770 would define “customary maintenance” for outdoor advertising displays to clarify billboard maintenance rules; the bill was framed as a safety and regulatory consistency measure and was moved forward after a motion and roll call. AB 783 would authorize the Department of General Services to negotiate bulk purchasing arrangements for construction materials to lower rebuilding costs after disasters; members raised concerns about state contracting, storage, and market competition, and the author said the bill would be refined with amendments and a sunset provision. The bill passed as amended to the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management.
The committee also approved AB 381, which updates state procurement rules to address human trafficking and forced labor in supply chains by aligning California standards more closely with federal guidance. Supporters said the bill would give clearer compliance guidance to contractors and help prevent exploitation, while a question from the committee clarified that prison labor products would not be treated as forced labor under the measure. AB 668 would extend drink-spiking prevention measures to music festivals by requiring availability of test strips and drink lids and adding reporting requirements; supporters described personal experiences with roofieing, while festival and venue representatives opposed the bill unless amended, citing cost and operational concerns. Despite that opposition, the bill advanced to Appropriations.
Later, AB 880 was heard to require prompt payment and fair reimbursement of direct and indirect costs for nonprofits receiving state grants, closing a prompt-payment loophole and drawing broad support from nonprofit and county health groups. AB 989 would establish California Native American Day as a paid holiday, with the author and tribal supporters describing it as a step toward recognition and reconciliation for California’s first people; it also advanced. Finally, AB 592 would extend temporary outdoor dining and alcohol service flexibilities for restaurants, with strong support from restaurant owners and business groups and opposition from alcohol policy advocates who preferred a shorter extension or permanent grandfathering. The committee approved the bill as amended, and the meeting adjourned after roll calls on the measures and consent calendar.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 27th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- of New Mexico depending what community you're in, but that's all, Madam Chair.
- state policy differences through Medicaid waivers.
- In New Mexico, Medicaid covers low-income individuals, uh, including the elderly, disabled families and
- Um, a state plan that's each state develops its own Medicaid program within federal guidelining, guidelines
- It says that 38% of the New Mexico population is covered by Medicaid.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It was the first one in the state to build a bridge.
- The state has already put in $100 million on its structure.
- My gold is close at hand within Louisiana or in a adjoining state.
- They're creating something new.
- The state takes its state general fund down to somewhere between $79,000 and $100,000.
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
TOPS-Tech, scholarship, education, eligibility, college credit, dual enrollment, state funding, HB 488, Belle Chasse Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge Merit-Based Special Fund, Plaquemines Parish, severance tax, state general fund, special fund, transportation funding, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, public-private partnership, P3 contract, toll reduction
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/25/26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- He added that they are state forces serving the state, and that the state should be taking care of them
- He emphasized that National Guard members are state forces serving the state, and that the state should
- </c><00:10:19.440><c> active</c> cover us when we're doing state active cover us when we're doing state
- By aligning state 38 chapter 61.
- </c> offset, but I don't see the state. offset, but I don't see the state.
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Keywords:
veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> construction companies across the state. construction companies across the state.
- </c> from in the state of Alabama. from in the state of Alabama.
- </c> review of of licensing in the state. review of of licensing in the state.
- </c> leave the state. leave the state.
- </c> >> Providers are state. >> Providers are state.
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords:
inhalants, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, possession, sale, misdemeanor, felony, criminal penalties, public health, public works, sealed bids, bid advertisement, procurement, government contracting, construction bids, municipal bidding, county bidding, state bidding, Department of Transportation
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- We've known that we were under obligation to hire 2,000 new employees.
- There have been at least two or three other states that have gone in for new prisons, and all of them
- The new money that we will be borrowing will be paid in the same way as we are paying with the others
- Keep in mind also that one thing we've done in the states is pay off loans that we've already had.
- money—new bonds that we will be authorizing.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
prison modernization, corrections finance, bonding authority, state debt, capital improvement, Department of Corrections, Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, prison construction, prison renovation, prison replacement, bed space, overcrowding, women's prison, men's prison, Escambia prison, Tutwiler, Kilby, Elmore, Staton, St. Clair Correctional Facility
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Aeronautics and Transportation REVISED Apr 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Aeronautics and Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- It has been a very rewarding career to serve the citizens of the state of Oklahoma.
- I would look forward to serving the state of Oklahoma. I want to thank Mr. Howard and Mr.
- , and 60 days is simply not enough time for them to get those registered in another state.
- No, if they call 911 or somebody in an accident calls for a police officer, the police officer will respond
- So, it's gonna take some judgment from the police officer and the people on site.
Bills:
HB2053 , HB2123 , HB2603 , HB2979 , HB2997 , HB3148 , HB3982 , HB4058 , HB4108 , HB4143 , HB4266
Committee:
Senate Aeronautics and Transportation
Keywords:
outdoor advertising, transportation, state law, commercial activities, sign regulations, urban areas, turnpike, infrastructure, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, construction, bridges, motor carriers, public safety, enforcement, Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, transition period, roadside investigation, motor vehicle laws, HB2979