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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HOU-WLA Public Hearing 02-17-2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:04:43.520> Authorizes tenants including capuna. Authorizes tenants including capuna.
  • So, this is project specific then. >> Okay. So, this is project specific then.
  • and I quote, uh, whenever the authority and I quote, uh, whenever the authority determines<00:35
  • <00:37:46.480> shall already shall the authority shall already shall the authority shall endeavor
  • <00:38:31.920> elements say this could or or specific elements say this could or or specific
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint hearing covered several housing-related measures. On SB 2068, which would create an affordable housing land inventory task force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to study how to maximize housing on transit-oriented development and other state and county lands, testimony was mostly supportive from agencies and housing groups, with one opposition witness. In response to questions, OPSD said it was already working on a list of potential parcels but could not yet identify unit counts or a timeline, and estimated about $250,000 would be needed for staffing and contractual support. The committees also heard SB 2227 on rental assistance, which would require HPHA to make monthly rent supplement payments, prioritize certain tenants including kupuna, allow agreements with counties and nonprofits, and create a special fund supported by a transaction fee on recordings. HPHA supported the bill, and the Department of the Attorney General said it recommended amending the measure to describe the fee as a tax. Additional testimony included support from elder and community organizations and one opposition witness. For SB 2061, relating to residential condominiums and the 99-year leasehold program, HCDA and the project developer testified in support of amendments intended to preserve owner-occupant requirements while making the project more marketable and financially feasible. Members focused heavily on parking, affordability, and financing. HCDA and the developer said the parking stalls would be unbundled from the units, that the project would be a 99-year leasehold with 60% of units reserved for buyers at or below 140% AMI and 40% market-rate, and that the state’s $15 million equity contribution would cover only part of the parking garage and commercial component. The hearing then moved on to SB 3327, relating to HCDA and complete communities, but the transcript cuts off before that measure was fully discussed.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Dec 8th, 2025 at 09:45 am

Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we're having TLC do a very specific installation based on those specifics for those houses.
  • Dollars are tied to specific mines and specific responsible parties.
  • , from federal authority.
  • We don't have any authority to mandate specific trainings. specific trainings like what you're talking
  • We received a plus-up specifically focused on that.
Keywords: 996, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • local entities from actively prohibiting, restricting, or interfering with federal immigration authorities
  • When we talk about that specific statute, we're talking about murder, assault, domestic assault, crimes
  • The motive for this bill is to open up a line of communication between local authorities dealing with
  • What we're trying to do is say we want to open up a line of communication between local authorities who
  • <01:03:23.160> Homeland government specifically Homeland government specifically Homeland
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders. Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities. Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Health Committee Apr 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will begin with the first author that we have in file item.
  • First and foremost, we'd like to thank the author and sponsor.
  • And so I would like to thank the author as well for that.
  • to authorize 5150 holds.
  • My other question is: when counties do authorize physicians, do they authorize them currently with a
Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long series of health-related bills, with most measures focused on access to care, administrative simplification, and behavioral health. Early items included AB 583, allowing nurse practitioners to sign death certificates; AB 492, requiring DHCS to notify local governments when new alcohol or drug recovery facilities are licensed; and AB 280, which would tighten provider directory accuracy requirements, add enforcement benchmarks, and allow use of a centralized database. Testimony on AB 280 highlighted the harms of “ghost networks,” while insurers and some provider groups opposed the bill as written, arguing it placed too much responsibility on plans and did not fully address provider-side data problems. AB 280 passed on a roll call vote, and several other bills were placed on consent and approved. The committee also advanced AB 636, expanding Medi-Cal coverage for medically necessary diapers for children up to age 21 and lowering the age threshold for access; AB 1041, streamlining physician credentialing with a uniform form and 90-day review deadline; and AB 787, requiring health plans to help enrollees find in-network providers quickly when directories fail. Supporters of these bills emphasized family financial strain, delays in care, and the burden of administrative red tape, while opponents of AB 1041 and AB 280 raised concerns about provider participation, accuracy, and liability. All three measures were approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 4 and AB 29. AB 4 would allow income-eligible Californians to buy Covered California coverage regardless of immigration status, and AB 29 would authorize Medi-Cal reimbursement for community health workers and doulas conducting ACE screenings. Both bills drew strong support from immigrant-rights, health access, and community-based organizations, and both passed on roll call votes, with AB 4 receiving some no votes. The committee also approved AB 416, which would allow emergency physicians to place 5150 holds in certain circumstances; supporters said it would reduce delays and overcrowding in emergency departments, while Disability Rights California and others warned it could increase unnecessary involuntary hospitalization and transfers to locked facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill passed and was sent onward for further consideration.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • And I understand that as providing some degree of preemptive authority to intervene. authority to intervene
  • Does the United States have any authority or recourse with the Panama Canal Authority under our current
  • to bring the Canal back into full authority?
  • That's why the treaty specifically says that.
  • is the authority where people will pay into the Panama Canal.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • commission uh decision-making Authority commission uh decision-making Authority with<00:12:41.839
  • generalized information not specific generalized information not specific information<00:13:10.600
  • commission should not have authority commission should not have authority over<00:37:38.599>
  • statement was that and I specifically statement was that and I specifically stated<00:43:08.400>
  • Deputy Superintendent Dino explained that the School Facilities Authority has a lot of authority and
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 104, which would restrict the use of restrictive housing or solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with specified exceptions. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation strongly opposed the bill, saying its existing policy already meets or exceeds ACA and National Institute of Corrections standards, and objecting to language they said would give the oversight commission operational decision-making authority. The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission supported the bill, but also said it was not intended to run operations and described concerns about restrictive housing practices, including CoreCivic’s SHIP program at Saguaro. Supporters included the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the Disability Rights Center, ACLU Hawaii, Easter Seals Hawaii, and individual testifiers. They argued that Native Hawaiians are disproportionately impacted by incarceration, that solitary confinement is harmful and linked to depression, anxiety, suicidality, and poor reentry outcomes, and that confinement beyond 15 days is widely condemned under international standards. Several testifiers cited suicides and deaths in custody as reasons to codify limits in statute rather than rely on policy alone. The department responded that it already has 24/7 medical care, though not 24/7 mental health coverage at one facility, and explained that it uses four custody categories: disciplinary segregation, administrative segregation, protective custody, and placements for inmates seeking separation for safety reasons. Members questioned the department and commission about the SHIP program, whether the bill was based on other states’ laws, and how current policies compare with national standards. The director said the bill was too ambiguous in places and that the department was willing to work with the commission on policy changes, but still opposed the measure as written. The committee took testimony and questions; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 18, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Basically, it set out the required content for the condominium documents and the conveyance authority
  • In some extreme cases, the town administrator can sign off on his own authority to be able to evacuate
  • Specifically, the SERS evaluates eight specific structural elements that are critical to the building's
  • In some cases, 25 years might actually be too long, specifically.
  • I'm specifically talking about the 55 and older.
Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on condominiums, focusing on recent statutory changes, building safety, reserve studies, inspections, insurance, and related enforcement issues. Pete Dunbar, speaking for the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, reviewed the evolution of Florida’s condominium law and recommended several refinements, including allowing boards to levy special assessments and borrow for post-inspection repairs, easing termination when repair costs exceed value, clarifying treatment of nonresidential condominiums, strengthening recall procedures, clarifying reserve and inspection standards, addressing conflicts of interest, improving electronic participation, and cleaning up notice and disclosure requirements. He also suggested revising insurance provisions so a third coverage option could be used more effectively. Ron Liseca and engineer Mr. Noguera explained the milestone inspection and Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SERS) process, emphasizing that milestone inspections assess structural deterioration while SERS estimates long-term repair and reserve funding needs. They described the 25- and 30-year inspection timelines, the lack of a central statewide database, and the practical challenges of finding qualified professionals and educating associations. Secretary Melanie Griffin said DBPR oversees 27,750 condominium associations, has increased outreach and complaint resolution, and has seen a 39% increase in complaints this fiscal year. She reported that about 11,270 associations self-reported buildings three stories or higher, and that as of early February DBPR had received 4,096 SERS completion submissions after follow-up outreach, with a median reported SERS cost of $6,000, though she cautioned that much of the optional data is unreliable. Emilio Rodriguez, a contractor, stressed the cost and capacity challenges facing associations and contractors, warning that some projects are delayed by board disputes, legal challenges, and a shortage of qualified labor, which can lead to higher assessments and repeated repairs. Members asked about enforcement, insurance availability, coastal deterioration, sinking and foundation issues, and private provider conflicts of interest. Witnesses generally supported more uniform standards, better local and state coordination, and possible tighter oversight of private providers, while cautioning against frequent statutory changes that could add confusion. In closing discussion, members highlighted the burden on older residents and fixed-income owners, the need to keep communities habitable, and the importance of clearer allocation of assessments and stronger board accountability.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-28 (1:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • all creation as we pray for those who are in authority.
  • Specifically, this bill changes the definition of...
  • Specifically, this bill changes the definition of owner.
  • The bill expands the powers of authorities.
  • The House bill authorizes the state court system to pass through any funds specifically appropriated
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including remarks from Senator Berman on Democratic priorities and introductions of military leaders and an intern. The chamber then moved through a long special-order calendar, with many bills substituted to House companions, amended, and passed, while several others were temporarily postponed. Major measures approved included the dangerous dogs/Pam Rock Act (SB 572/HB 593), which tightened penalties and procedures for dog attacks and passed 36-0; local government land regulation (SB 1080), which was amended to remove agricultural enclave language and passed 26-8; vessel/freedom-related legislation (SB 1388/HB 1137), which passed 35-0; blood clot screening and treatment (SB 890/HB 1421), which added registry and training provisions and passed 36-0; fleeing or eluding law enforcement (SB 468/HB 113), which increased offense levels and passed 36-0; concealed carry/licensing for certain officers and service members (SB 490/HB 383), which passed 33-3; timeshare management (SB 496/HB 897), which clarified governance and annual meeting requirements and passed 36-0; background screening education (SB 614/HB 531), which created a public webpage and passed 36-0; utility service restrictions (SB 1002/HB 1137), which preempted local energy-source restrictions and passed 36-0; Medicaid oversight (SB 1060), which created a joint oversight committee and passed 35-0; health facilities authorities (SB 68), amended to make fentanyl urine screening more discretionary, and passed 36-0; and veterans’ nursing home beds (SB 78/HB 797), which authorized veteran- and spouse-designated beds and passed 36-0. The chamber also passed disability history and awareness instruction (SB 540/HB 447), a highly personal bill honoring Evan Hartzell that drew extended debate about disability language, inclusion, and education; it passed 35-0 after 35 co-sponsors were added. Manufacturing policy bills SB 600 and SB 602 were approved after amendments to add reporting, ranking metrics, and fee-use restrictions, both passing 35-0. Educational opportunities for military children (SB 1528) passed 36-0 after testimony from student sponsors and senators praising the bill’s origin. Several other bills, including Medicaid oversight, mammograms, Parkinson’s disease, condominium/cooperative associations, waste management, human trafficking, and Bright Futures, were postponed or not taken up during this segment.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 8th, 2025

Business and Professions

Transcript Highlights:
  • We also need authors of bills. We need Republicans and we need authors of bills.
  • watching this morning's hearing, go get your Republican, any Republican. we can sub one in, go get an author
  • I'd like to start by thanking the author for accepting the committee's amendments.
  • I'd like to thank the author and the chair for working on these new amendments.
  • would consider adding me as a co-author to this bill.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Higher Education Committee Jun 9th, 2026

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Authors, please sign into the Sergeant-at-Arms test agreement 226.
  • I just wanted to thank the author for bringing forth this bill.
  • Thank you so much, Senator Niello, for authoring this resolution.
  • Thank you so much, Senator Cervantes, for authoring this legislation.
  • Thank you so much, Senator Servantes, for authoring this legislation.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Funding specifically for tribal communities or funding for specific suicide prevention in the state of
  • So that funding, which is ending, was specific to doing outreach in communities, and there were specific
  • It was appropriated for a specific purpose.
  • It's a whole new delivery system, unique and specific outside of 911.
  • And for anybody who, you know, has questions about where we are meeting specific.
Summary: The joint Assembly Health and Select Committee on Native American Affairs held an oversight hearing on AB 988, California’s 988 crisis line and mobile crisis response system, followed by a discussion of suicide prevention and intervention in California Indian communities. Members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized that AB 988 was intended to create a true alternative to 911 for behavioral health crises, with “someone to call, someone to come, and somewhere to go,” and that Native communities continue to face disproportionately high suicide rates and barriers to culturally responsive care. The first panel of call center and stakeholder witnesses largely argued that implementation is falling short of the law’s intent. They said 988 call centers are underfunded, text/chat answer rates remain far below call answer rates, staffing is strained, and the system still lacks meaningful statewide interoperability between 988 and 911. Several witnesses said mobile crisis teams are not being dispatched through 988 as envisioned, and that funding formulas and governance are too opaque. San Joaquin County was presented as a local success story, with integrated 988, access lines, and mobile crisis handoffs that have reduced reliance on emergency departments and involuntary holds. Witnesses also discussed the need for better tribal outreach, the role of CCBHCs, and the importance of culturally competent services. State officials from CalHHS and DHCS described the five-year 988 implementation plan, the current governance structure across multiple agencies, and efforts to support training, public awareness, and referral tools. They reported growth in 988 contacts, ongoing training with the Trevor Project, a statewide resource directory, and a tribal awareness campaign. DHCS also outlined proposed trailer bill language that would create a formal designation process for 988 centers, set statewide standards, and require existing centers to obtain designation by 2029. Officials said current funding includes SAMHSA grants, block grant dollars, and an expected $67.3 million from the 988 fund in the next budget year, with a large share earmarked for Medi-Cal mobile crisis services. No formal vote or committee action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Communications and Conveyance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, my closing comments to the author, or maybe I'll let the author close and then I'll say my comments
  • Our 40 member counties created a joint powers authority called Golden State Connect Authority and the
  • Golden State Connect Authority is using a financial stack.
  • But I do want to come at this from a specific data point.
  • We'll keep the roll open and our next author is making her way back here.
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Judiciary Apr 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're given, yet they're given authority, the others are given authority to override our role, our role
  • There is no breed specificity.
  • There is no breed specificity.
  • These crimes are fact-specific.
  • The bill authorizes facilities and safety devices, authorizes hospitals, emergency medical stations,
Summary: The committee first took up SB 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice to family or other named persons about major events such as a ward’s death or medical relocation. Senator Jones said the bill was intended to curb abuse by bad actors while not affecting good-faith guardians. Fortuna Smuggler and Phyllis Smith spoke in support, describing the need for family notification and closure. The bill passed unanimously, 8-0, and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 1284 on wrongful death for an unborn child. Senator Graal explained that the bill would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover economic and non-economic damages for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize a wrongful death action against the mother or a health care provider acting within the applicable standard of care. The amendment drew questions about abortion, medical emergencies, and whether fathers could sue; the sponsor said the bill was not intended to create claims against mothers or lawful medical care. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters arguing it gives families parity and accountability, and opponents warning it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice pressure, and worsen physician shortages. The committee approved the bill as amended by a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee heard a strike-all amendment to SB 1288 on parental rights. The amendment would strengthen parental consent requirements for minors’ medical care, with exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal categories of minors, and other existing statutory exceptions. It also would require parental consent for treatment related to STD screening, give parents more control over school or health surveys, and address use of biofeedback devices. Supporters said the measure restores parents’ authority and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment, while opponents argued it could block needed care for minors in unsafe homes, reduce access to STI treatment and mental health services, and create unintended consequences. The amendment was adopted, and the committee continued hearing testimony on the bill.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:23:57.200> Uh my time with the housing authority.
  • Uh my time with the housing authority.
  • eyeire towards uh the housing authority eyeire towards uh the housing authority administering<00
  • my five years of the housing authority my five years of the housing authority we<00:24:52.320>
  • should be specifically should be specifically identified<00:31:52.320> in<00:31:52.559>
Bills: HF3600, HF3809, HF3608
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have a specific question about a few questions about the RFP process.
  • It's not just a lawyer; it's someone specific.
  • But again, I can't specifically answer that question.
  • I think forensic was put in there, and there's some very specific things.
  • Please, yes sir, now I'll address specifically the SSM letter.
Keywords: 914, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we have a lot of authority there.
  • So we have a lot of authority there.
  • We need a specific law that addresses a specific issue to let both protesters and First Amendment right
  • She's not applying a specific law because there is no specific law because these are legal activities
  • She's not applying a specific law because there is no specific law because these are legal activities
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Mar 19th, 2025

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're taking that out of the governor's authority.
  • We are the only ones who have the authority to do that.
  • So I'm looking at the specifics.
  • I don't want to name specific companies.
  • Chair, as the regulations currently exist, there is no authorization, there's no regulatory authority
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health Committee Meeting - 2026-04-13

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:13:21.720> with<00:13:21.920> additional authorization with additional authorization
  • prior authorization prior authorization is<00:13:58.800> really<00:13:59.200> is<00
  • Prior authorization only them best.
  • let's get rid of the prior authorization let's get rid of the prior authorization and<00:32:05.240
  • which had been a specific concern. which had been a specific concern.
Summary: The committee met at 1:00 p.m., confirmed a quorum, and approved the April 8, 2026 minutes. The first bill heard was House File 4712, which was laid over after the committee adopted a DE2 amendment. Representative Schultz said the bill would create a narrow additional exception to public pool limitations so highly certified swimming instructors could use certain pools for specialized infant, youth, and developmental-disability swim instruction. The only testifier, Tessa Seppelt, described ISR instruction as water-safety and drowning-prevention training for very young children and children with developmental delays, and said access to appropriate facilities is the main barrier. Members raised questions about emergency egress, public safety, and insurance coverage, and the author said he would follow up on those concerns. The committee then took up House File 4801, a bill by Representative Nadeau aimed at health care program integrity. He said it would align commercial and Medicaid partners to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse by changing prior authorization and retrospective review processes, improving data sharing on suspected fraud, addressing conflicting or duplicative services, allowing managed care organizations to verify provider credentials, and making risk corridors in MCO contracts permanent. The Minnesota Council of Health Plans supported the bill, saying it would help detect fraud and improve coordination, while the Minnesota chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics opposed it, arguing that expanded prior authorization would delay care, increase physician burden, and harm children with chronic conditions. Members debated patient safety, fraud detection, and whether the bill would undermine recent prior-authorization reforms. The bill was laid over. House File 3756, a technical update to the insulin safety net program, was also laid over. Representative Backer said the bill clarifies that a hospital-use intravenous insulin product is not part of the program because it is sold only to health care institutions and infused by practitioners, not dispensed to patients for self-use. The Board of Pharmacy testified that the language was drafted to avoid affecting future legitimate uses, and members asked whether the definition could limit new uses if treatments change. The committee then began House File 4860, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s presentation is completed.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating Jun 18th, 2026

The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating

Transcript Highlights:
  • One very specifically saw the Tahoe turn clockwise and float away.
  • There were no specific assignments given to staff.
  • That flood watch specifically included Kerr County.
  • It's specifically identified Kerr County. The watch lasted through Friday morning.
  • Of course, central Kerr County was specifically identified.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Commerce (02/11/2025)

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:32:58.559> on the US space force uh uh specifically on the US space force uh uh specifically
  • <01:03:05.079> uh don't have a local Housing Authority uh don't have a local Housing Authority
  • <01:03:21.440> criteria attached and very specific criteria attached and very specific criteria
  • <01:11:59.560> nonprofit for both housing authorities nonprofit for both housing authorities
  • me to say maybe what that specific me to say maybe what that specific threshold<01:38:32.000>
Keywords: 1191, senate, all