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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-24-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • </c> support his position. support his position.
  • </c><00:16:07.480><c> continuing</c> uplifting and supporting continuing uplifting and supporting continuing
  • Both jurors testified in support of Mr.
  • </c> support of governor's message 725. support of governor's message 725.
  • Gluck's appointment to support of Mr.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jul 1st, 2026

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

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  • So in 2023, of the child support payments made to Massachusetts, sorry, of the child support payments
  • This stipend could be used to support... ...This stipend could be used to support the youth's current
  • As a coalition, we support this bill in its entirety, but today I'm speaking specifically in support
  • and support that.
  • We also support... ...and support their families but are excluded from this important benefit.
Bills: H5085, H5286
Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities held a hybrid hearing on miscellaneous bills, including H. 5286, which would require DCF to consult a medical professional when a parent presents evidence of a pre-existing diagnosis that could explain symptoms mistaken for abuse or neglect. Representative Brian Mario said the bill would give DCF another tool in difficult cases. Jennifer Fernandes testified about her family’s experience with her grandson being removed after doctors initially suspected a skull fracture that later proved unfounded, saying the bill could help prevent similar outcomes. Committee members expressed sympathy and indicated interest in further discussion. The committee then heard extensive testimony on H. 5085/S. 3095, the omnibus “An Act Significantly Alleviating Poverty.” Supporters described the bill as a comprehensive anti-poverty package built from the Poverty Commission’s work, combining higher cash assistance grants, matched savings, baby bonds, a guaranteed stipend for youth aging out of foster care, expanded tax credits, language access, clean slate record sealing, and worker protections. Senator Eldridge, Senator Miranda, Representative Decker, and many advocates argued that poverty is tied to housing instability, child welfare involvement, health harms, and racial and gender inequities, and that the bill would help families meet basic needs, build wealth, and reduce the benefits cliff. Witnesses from social service, legal aid, labor, immigrant advocacy, and public health groups strongly supported the bill’s provisions. Several focused on specific sections: child support pass-through and a broader good-cause exception for TAFDC recipients; extending the state EITC to ITIN filers; creating baby bonds and matched savings programs; automating criminal record sealing; improving language access at state agencies; and ending the subminimum wage for farm workers. Former foster youth and service providers said the guaranteed stipend would help young adults avoid homelessness and transition more safely into adulthood. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs repeatedly noted the limited time and encouraged written testimony and follow-up conversations.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Public Hearing 02-04-2026

Education

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  • </c><00:03:54.159><c> of</c> written testimony and strong support of written testimony and strong support
  • We support time limit entirely.
  • </c> as far as in support or concerns? as far as in support or concerns?
  • Uh Tom Yamachica in support.
  • </c> please support this measure. please support this measure.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

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  • </c><00:30:26.560><c> It</c> with educators and support staff. It with educators and support staff.
  • </c> supports, and anti-bias initiatives. supports, and anti-bias initiatives.
  • :40.240><c> with</c> Supporting training funds aligns with Supporting training funds aligns with those
  • </c> supporting a stable workforce. supporting a stable workforce.
  • I think we do need the support.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/26/26

Education Finance

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  • </c><00:19:50.919><c> Thank</c> in support of House File 4198. Thank in support of House File 4198.
  • ,</c><00:52:48.400><c> no</c> it was lack of workplace supports, no it was lack of workplace supports
  • :49.920><c> health,</c><00:52:50.320><c> and</c> supports for student mental health, and supports for
  • </c> I'm here to express our strong support I'm here to express our strong support for<01:18:42.000><
  • I'm in support of it. I think this bill. I'm in support of it.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 27th, 2026 at 04:11 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

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  • Student supports can be things like tutoring to address academic...
  • So I do support that.
  • That funding could be used to support other ING functions.
  • center support that Connor mentioned, we're trying to make sure that we're providing... ...support that
  • So that's support from credit unions. It's from Lannold.
Bills: SB37, SB29
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 27th, 2026 at 09:18 am

Senate Finance

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  • support for public health.
  • support and for public health.
  • And the executive also supports the same appropriation.
  • And the executive also supports the same appropriation.
  • While we're trying to support them and providing the services and supports that they need, the newborns
Bills: SB37, SB29
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:35 am

Senate Education

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  • to parents as well to support students at home.
  • I can support this bill because of the strong language and support of cultural and language awareness
  • So I stand in support.
  • The Chamber urges your support. Thank you. Thank you. Mr.
  • And so it really is a K–12 supported bill.
Bills: SB29, SB37
TX
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  • This change support, it supports the street lane internal management and alliance veteran services with
  • Last year, with support from TVFA...
  • So we support increased funding through SBA.
  • And we hope that you will support it as well.
  • We're in full support of it.
Bills: SB651, SB897, SB1814, SB1818
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jul 1st, 2026

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • So in 2023, of the child support payments made to Massachusetts, oh sorry, yeah, of the child support
  • As a coalition, we support this bill in its entirety, but today I'm speaking specifically in support
  • and support that.
  • and support that.
  • We also support... ...and support their families, but are excluded from this important benefit.
Bills: H5085, H5286
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Local GovernmentAudio only. Aug 26th, 2025

Local Government

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  • county with a population of 3.3 million or more to promote agricultural, sport, youth and education support
  • While I was talking to you earlier, I support notifying people of these meetings.
Bills: HB17, HB23
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

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  • The behavioral changing in this bill. The behavioral health<00:16:00.160><c> fund.
  • </c> the behavioral health fund? the behavioral health fund?
  • </c> support on House File 4675. support on House File 4675.
  • So, we ask for your support.
  • </c> So, we ask for your support. Thank you. So, we ask for your support. Thank you.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Health Finance and Policy

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  • I wholeheartedly support this bill.
  • I wholeheartedly support this bill.
  • I wholeheartedly support this bill.
  • MAFP supports House File 1724.
  • </c> in support of House File 1724. in support of House File 1724.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • county with a population of 3.3 million or more to promote agricultural sport, youth, and educational support
  • While I was talking to you earlier, I support notifying people of these meetings.
Bills: HB17, HB23
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Aug 22nd, 2025

Ways & Means

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  • TARA supports SB 10 because it will draw more attention to tax rates.
  • And anyway, we support the bill and ask for your support of it. I'm happy to answer any questions.
  • Good to know Representative Perez's enthusiastic support of this bill.
  • That way, communities can decide how they want to support public safety.
  • I'm here representing the Lago Vista City Council in support of the bill.
Bills: HB17, HB23, SB 10
TX

Texas 89th 1st C.S.

State Affairs Jul 22nd, 2025

State Affairs

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  • So I do support the ban.
  • So I do support the ban.
  • Expert research supports a ban.
  • We are in support of Senate Bill 5, and we also support the T-Cup program.
  • I support enforcement.
Bills: SB 5, SB 11, SB 12
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 5, which Senator Perry described as a ban on intoxicating THC consumer products while preserving legal CBD, CBG, hemp seed, hemp seed protein powder, and hemp seed oil products. Perry argued that most retail THC products are already illegal under federal law, that the industry has used loopholes and misleading labeling to sell high-potency products, and that regulation would be ineffective because chemists can quickly alter formulations. He also said the bill would steer people with medical needs toward the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T-Cup), which he and other supporters described as the proper physician-guided alternative. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the distinction between legal hemp-derived products and intoxicating THC products, and Perry said the bill would not touch non-consumable hemp uses such as fiber and clothing. Invited testimony came from law enforcement and medical witnesses who supported the bill. Texas Police Chiefs Association representative Steve Dye, Kaufman County District Attorney Early Wiley, and Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne all said regulation would be too costly, too complex, and ultimately unenforceable, while a ban would be clearer and easier to enforce. They cited overloaded DPS labs, the need for expensive private testing, limited police and prosecutor resources, and the difficulty of keeping up with constantly changing cannabinoids and out-of-state products. Hawthorne and Wiley described raids and investigations involving warehouses, retail stores, cash seizures, and products they said were marketed to young people and often mislabeled or imported from other states. They also said the bill would help law enforcement by creating a clearer legal line and protecting legitimate CBD/CBG businesses. Dr. Lindy McGee, speaking for the Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society, testified that retail THC products pose serious risks to children and adolescents, including addiction, impaired brain development, psychosis, suicide attempts, self-harm, accidental toddler ingestions, and possible long-term cognitive effects. She said there is no effective medication treatment for THC addiction comparable to nicotine cessation tools, and she supported restrictions such as child-resistant packaging, no marketing to minors, and age limits, while opposing criminal penalties for possession by minors. Senators asked follow-up questions about brain development, memory, dementia risk, pregnancy, and cardiovascular effects. No vote was taken during the portion provided, and the committee continued with invited testimony and questions.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Higher Education

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  • As Republicans, we don't support wealth redistribution.
  • that they need to support succeed.
  • That was not supportive of small farms. That was big farms. Get big or get out.
  • I am in support of HB 55. You've heard a lot of good reasons already.
  • of supporting this bill.