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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC-EIG Public Hearings 02-13-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh testimony both on Zoom and in person.
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has instrument so that the person has instrument so that the person has notice - Um Miss uh >> Okay. Okay. Thanks very much.
- expands voter choice um as as again Miss expands voter choice um as as again Miss Monk<01:05:05.200
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2246, which would expand public financial disclosure requirements. The State Ethics Commission strongly supported the bill, saying broader disclosure could help restore public trust and potentially deter corruption, and it offered a clarifying amendment to make clear the requirement applies to board and commission members rather than all employees of listed agencies. Several organizations and individuals also testified in support. A committee member asked about the amendment, and the commission explained it was intended as a clarification rather than a substantive change.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2250, which would add homeless facilities to the locations covered by the drug-free-zone offense for promoting controlled substances. The Public Defender opposed the measure, arguing that many homeless facilities are unmarked and not easily identifiable, creating notice, fairness, and due process concerns and risking arbitrary enforcement. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying it targets distributors rather than users, that notice can be proven through evidence, and that the law is aimed at protecting vulnerable people in shelters and similar facilities. In questioning, senators asked how homeless facilities would be identified and whether the bill would cover all shelter models; the prosecutor said the definition is cross-referenced in statute and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii and other groups testified in opposition, while several service and advocacy groups testified in support.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2325, which would allow courts to review and potentially reduce sentences for certain juvenile offenders after 15 years if the person is not a danger to the community. Judiciary staff said the court supports the bill’s intent but noted Hawaii’s indeterminate sentencing structure leaves no alternative sentence for a court to reduce to, suggesting the measure may need structural sentencing changes or could instead be directed to the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Public defender representatives and youth-justice advocates supported the bill, emphasizing rehabilitation, adolescent brain development, trauma, and the need for a meaningful opportunity for release. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That's what people are living through personally at this point in time.
- So one thing that I think is missing is we just don't have expertise.
- Is there something missing? Yeah, the trailer bill absolutely helps.
- So you're notifying the person who can introduce a bill to provide oversight.
- So you're giving it, you're notifying the person who can introduce a bill.
Summary:
The committee first heard a DMV budget presentation on the state-to-state verification system required for Real ID compliance and the Digital Experience Platform (DXP) modernization project. DMV officials said the state-to-state system is a pointer-based exchange used when a person applies for a license in another state, with only limited identifying data shared initially and the full driver history sent only after a qualified request. Members raised concerns about privacy, possible misuse by other states or federal actors, notification to Californians, hacking, and whether California could detect or stop abusive access. DMV said it can monitor requests, see patterns of access, work with AAMVA and legal counsel, and seek to block or challenge misuse; LAO said California is in a difficult position and should consider guardrails rather than opt out. On DXP, DMV said the project is on its revised schedule and budget, occupational licensing is complete, vehicle registration is expected by the end of calendar year 2026, and the full system should be finished by fiscal year 2028-29, with phased rollout and reappropriated funding to keep costs controlled.
The committee then heard from the California High-Speed Rail Office of Inspector General on a trailer bill and AB 1608. The Inspector General said current law does not clearly authorize public reports or establish a framework for retaining and disclosing work papers, and the proposed trailer bill would create that framework while also adding authority to hire needed classifications and purchase goods and services. He also said the office needs a clearer statutory definition of “proposed agreements” and notice when the High-Speed Rail Authority is reviewing them, so the office can review contracts and related agreements effectively. LAO raised no concerns with the trailer bill language, and Finance said any amendments would come in the May revision.
Members debated the scope of confidentiality in the Inspector General proposal, especially whether reports could be held confidential when they identify weaknesses in fraud controls, security, or other vulnerabilities. The Inspector General said confidentiality would be temporary, tied to articulating the risk, reassessing it every 120 days, and releasing the report once the risk is no longer substantial; he also said the office had already published reports at its discretion and had found at least one procurement violation involving an amendment that added services not in the original contract. Several members pressed for stronger transparency and suggested time limits or broader disclosure, while others argued the bill would improve oversight and make the Inspector General’s authority clearer. No votes were taken during the discussion, and the item was left for further work on the trailer bill and AB 1608 language.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part II) May 21st, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I personally deal with hundreds of these issues every year.
- So we're missing Judy. Judy's not here. Go ahead.
- Denying a person's identity does not change who a person is.
- I have personal experience with this, not in my own home.
- I tried to end my life thinking I would never get to be the person that I am today. the person I always
Bills:
HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147
Keywords:
child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/10/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
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Um, and Miss Corkery for coming. Um, and Miss Corkery for coming. - <02:15:56.239>
Um, sure nothing is missed. Um, sure nothing is missed. - Additional questions for Miss you. Additional questions for Miss Stone. Stone. Stone.
- Thank you, Miss Stone. Uh, >> Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Miss Stone.
- uh thanks for being with us, Miss Stone. uh thanks for being with us, Miss Stone.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Working Group 1/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But first things first, I'll kick it to Miss Clark and Miss Mack to talk about the House Research Department
- Um, Miss Clark is to my right, and Miss Mack is to my left.
- And with that, Miss Mock will get more into the details. Miss Mock gets going.
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Summary:
The meeting was an informational walkthrough for the Health Finance and Policy Working Group, focused on committee structure, budget basics, and major health-related accounts and programs. Staff explained the roles of House Research and House Fiscal, then reviewed key funds used by the committee, including the general fund, government special revenue fund, federal funds, the health care access fund, remediation account, and drinking water revolving fund. They also outlined the committee’s main budget areas, noting that medical assistance is the largest general fund item and that the Department of Health is a substantial agency funded by a mix of federal, general fund, and special revenue dollars.
A major portion of the presentation covered subsidized health coverage programs. Staff described Medical Assistance (Minnesota’s Medicaid program) as an entitlement for eligible Minnesotans, with no premiums or cost sharing, and explained its managed care and fee-for-service delivery systems. MinnesotaCare was presented as a separate federal-state basic health program for people who are not eligible for MA, with income limits, premiums for adults age 21 and older, and cost-sharing requirements; staff noted that federal premium tax credit changes affect MinnesotaCare premium ranges. The presentation also summarized MNsure’s role in the individual market and in determining eligibility for premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, MinnesotaCare, and MA.
The committee also received an overview of health-related licensing boards and occupational regulation. Staff said Minnesota has 16 health-related licensing boards, funded mainly through the state government special revenue fund and subject to legislative appropriation, and explained that health occupations may be regulated by the Department of Health, the Office of Emergency Medical Services, or the boards under chapter 214. Interstate licensure compacts were briefly noted as a way to ease practice across states. No bills were debated and no votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Apr 24, 2025, 6:30PM HST - Day 57
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Miss Amato, excused. Miss Botti, Mr. Chun. Mr. Chun. Miss Cochran, excused. Mr. Elin, here. Mr.
- Iligan, Miss Iwamoto, Miss Kahaloa, Miss Capella, Miss Kohapuoy, Mr. Kila, Miss Kitagawa, Mr.
- Kush, here, Miss Lachica, Miss Lamosa, Mr. Lee, Miss Loen.
- Kush here, Miss Lachica, Miss<00:11:58.640>
Lamosa, Miss Lamosa, Miss Lamosa, Mr.<00:12:01.120 - Miss Nakamura here, Mr. Olds here, Miss Miss Nakamura here, Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/12/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We really do appreciate those who are both here in person as well as those that we have online.
- We really do appreciate those who are both here in person as well as those that we have online.
- those who are both here in um in person those who are both here in um in person as<00:01:49.920>
- noner who who always lays out for miss noner who who always lays out for us<00:02:49.319>
a <00 - A person doesn't have to look to find a job; there's one available.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 28th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, did I miss anybody that's up here on the dais?
- There are still people missing in Kirk County.
- Miss Stelgis? Yes, Stelgis. Sorry.
- It's personal, and now it's being stolen again.
- Not every black or brown person is a Democrat, just like not every white person is a Republican.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 43 (3-10-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> All persons not entitled to privileges of the floor under the rules of the Senate must now vacate
- Uh, that person is confirmed by the Senate and is a person experienced in workers' compensation claims
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that and is the most appropriate person that and is the most appropriate person - Because if we don't, we're going to miss Because if we don't, we're going to miss opportunities<
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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Missing it's also about completion. Missing it's also about completion. - Maybe I just haven't missed it or I missed it.
- it or I Maybe I just haven't missed it or I missed<01:16:18.320>
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Um missed it. Um missed it. - Not just me personally, but I've that.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll end with a personal comment. Currently, a contractor is the master of their own destiny.
- So, just respectfully, if this is to advance the bill, all we're inevitably doing is giving a person
- This is a resolution that would look at crossing-guard near misses because these near misses occur at
- In fact, the secretary told me the day before there was one in Iberville with a... ...of near misses.
- fact, the secretary told me the day before there was one in Iberville involving a police officer near miss
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on May 26 and considered several resolutions and one Senate bill dealing with transportation project delivery, vehicle safety, school-zone safety, flooding, and highway signage. The committee first took up SCR 64, which creates a task force to study construction management at risk (CMAR) for public works. An amendment added representatives from Louisiana Associated General Contractors and Associated Builders and Contractors to the task force, and the resolution was reported with amendments. The committee also heard HR 282, which creates a task force to study utility terrain vehicles with Louisiana State Police and other stakeholders; an amendment added the State Fire Marshal, and the resolution was reported with amendments.
The most extensive discussion centered on SB 513, which addressed public works project delivery methods and included a proposal for an average-bid award method as well as design-build authority for airports and vertiports. Testimony from a Reason Foundation policy analyst and a Louisiana Associated General Contractors representative opposed the average-bid concept, arguing it lacked U.S. precedent, could encourage collusion, and could raise costs, while airport-related design-build provisions were supported. The committee adopted an amendment in concept to remove the average-bid language, then reported SB 513 with amendments by a vote of 11 yeas and 4 nays.
The committee also reported SCR 62 favorably, which urges DOTD to evaluate all school zones on state highways in response to safety concerns and near misses involving crossing guards and distracted driving. In addition, HCR 112 was reported favorably to study flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport, and HR 275 was reported favorably to study an interstate highway signage maintenance and reporting program. The meeting concluded after all items were acted on and the committee adjourned.
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Transcript Highlights:
- I'm sorry I missed the end of your explanation.
- And then I missed what you said after that. Yes, thank you.
- Whether it's the separate person or not, am I reading that correct? Thank you for the question.
- I've got the first reference on page 6, line 13, but I missed the page number on line 11.
- We subpoenaed their chairman to come, but that person declined.
Keywords:
State Board of Education, Oklahoma education board, board appointments, school governance, education reform, governor appointments, legislative appointments, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, senate confirmation, board vacancies, removal for cause, public education, state superintendent, school board training, board member qualifications, emergency clause, Oklahoma statutes 70 O.S. 3-101, school funding, transparency
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tax panel hears bill to create agricultural water quality property tax credit, HF363 3/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's really rare, as a farmer, to have that kind of personalized attention from someone who's not just
- It's really rare, as a farmer, to have that kind of personalized attention from someone who's not just
- Hard data on this program's efficacy is missing: no well testing, no surface or groundwater testing,
- What's the answer to those questions and those issues that Miss Cox surfaced?
- testimony from Miss Cox and she you know testimony from Miss Cox and she you know she<00:28:48.360>
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
SPEED Task Force (STF) - Tue Jan 6, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They're here in person. And then is there any in person...
- Anyone here in person? Anyone here in person?
- us, then that gets missed. us, then that gets missed.
- Anyone<02:56:13.439>
in <02:56:13.760>person? Anyone in person? Anyone in person? - in person? in person?
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Child Custody Review Task Force Apr 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Child Custody Review Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- Would you be able to remind me, because I guess maybe I missed it here.
- Would you be able to remind me, because I guess maybe I missed it here.
- But no, I can't say, parents forever, you can't charge this person. Okay. Mr. McLean.
- One person, right, subject to a parenting order alleges the other person subject to a parenting order
- So personally, I don’t think there’s any changes that need to be made.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Miss Hall. Ma'am, thank you, Miss Hall.
- Since I never heard that one before, you know, I missed it.
- May I take a personal privilege moment? Yes, ma'am, you can.
- No, that’s with a person who is in DHR. ...a person who is in DHR custody.
- Moore, you are seeking a point of personal privilege.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session 5/17/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- many things trying to save one person. many things trying to save one person.
- <00:48:28.720>
honor on the honor guard and I'm missing honor on the honor guard and I'm missing - And one thing that was missing going into this year was an element for the wholesalers.
- And one thing that was missing going into this year was an element for the wholesalers.
- And one thing that was missing going into this year was an element for the wholesalers.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up, we're in person.
- But she needed real in-person care.
- But she needed real in-person care.
- It's hard for me to not give sort of a personal opinion because I personally don't think that this ripeness
- I either attend them in person when I can remotely. I attend them in person when I can, remotely.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills, with the longest discussion focused on House Bill 426 and Senate Bill 263, which would prohibit the sale in Massachusetts of cosmetics known to rely on vertebrate animal testing. Supporters from Animal Defenders International, Humane World for Animals, and the Animal Rescue League said animal testing is cruel, outdated, and unreliable, and pointed to non-animal alternatives and similar laws in other states and countries. No opposition was heard on that bill during the excerpt, and witnesses urged the committee to report it favorably.
The committee also took testimony on House Bill 4543, which would clarify an existing pipe-fitting exemption for certain work performed on property owned by industrial plants, utilities, colleges, and similar institutions. A representative for Construction Industries of Massachusetts supported the bill, saying it would preserve longstanding practice for outside contractors doing yard piping work. Pipefitters Local 537 opposed it, arguing the work is properly licensed pipefitting and that the bill would weaken licensing standards and undermine state inspectors.
Another major topic was Senate Bill 237 on regulating self-checkouts in grocery establishments. The Mass AFL-CIO and UFCW Local 1445 supported the bill, saying self-checkout has reduced staffing, increased worker stress and customer conflict, and contributed to theft and safety problems. Workers described being responsible for multiple machines at once, verbal abuse, and even assaults, and said the bill’s staffing and machine limits would improve safety and customer service. The committee also heard extensive testimony on House Bill 355, which would allow veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship via telehealth; ASPCA, MSPCA, and several veterinarians supported it as a way to expand access to care, while the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and several veterinarians opposed it, arguing that an in-person exam is essential for proper diagnosis and that telemedicine should only follow an in-person VCPR.
Finally, the committee heard testimony on House Bill 330, Senate Bill 221, and House Bill 371, which would preempt local boards of health from adopting tobacco-related age or sales restrictions beyond the statewide standard. Public health advocates opposed the bills, arguing they would block local innovation and undermine nicotine-free generation policies adopted by municipalities, while retailers and tobacco trade groups supported them as necessary to preserve a uniform statewide age-21 standard and avoid confusion for consumers and businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- home, or even just for a homeless person home, or even just for a homeless person who<00:34:37.119
- I'll close with a personal story issue.
- Miss Bombach, to describe the amendment. Miss Bombach, to describe the amendment.
- Uh, Miss MC, with fees.
- Thank you, Miss Mullenback. >> All right. Thank you, Miss Mullenback.
Keywords:
agriculture, livestock, retailers, ownership interest, exclusive contracts, meat packing companies, dominant retailers, state law, Department of Agriculture, appropriation, funding, agriculture policy, state budget, animal welfare, cat declawing, animal cruelty, therapeutic procedures, civil penalties, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aquatic life
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Miss Barnes. Miss Barnes is my moderator, so she runs it like a very strict...
- c> is uh thank you Miss Barnes Miss Barnes is uh thank you Miss Barnes Miss Barnes is my<00:28:02.559
- Yes, sorry, did I miss your card? Yes, sorry, did I miss your card? Sure.
- Person can mean a corporation, a limited liability company, or a natural person.
- Person can mean a corporation, a limited liability company, or a natural person.