Transcript Highlights:

• Journal of the House 94 session 2025, 13th Legislative Day, St.
• Journal of the House, 94th Session 2025, 13th Legislative Day, St.
• adjournment for more than three days. adjournment for more than three days.
• in northern Minnesota and the warm days in southern Florida.
• It in the warm days in southern Florida.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:01:13.760> and journal of the preceding day and journal of the preceding day and approves
• , a national day of action.
• On page two, on the order of the day.
• orders of the day that may be filed later today.
• have the pleasure of doing a one-day have the pleasure of doing a one-day seminar<00:21:22.400><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:02:58.480> in actually uh representative lad day in actually uh representative lad day
• <03:16:14.640> stretch superintendent in a 4-day stretch superintendent in a 4-day stretch
• , all day long, be taken out?
• /c> the beginning of the day all day long be the beginning of the day all day long be taken<04:34:22.480
• It was every single day.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 362, which would grant the Department of Education rulemaking authority related to educator licensure and testing requirements, including passing scores on professional education assessments. Representative Ladd said the bill is intended to preserve New Hampshire’s standards for classroom teachers and CTE instructors, while allowing DOE flexibility through rulemaking. He emphasized maintaining high standards, including for career and technical education, and said he was open to DOE clarifying the language further. Committee members raised concerns that the bill, as written, could remove language recognizing industry-recognized credentials for CTE instructors. Department of Education Director Steven Appy said DOE had drafted an amendment to clarify that the requirement applies to an initial New Hampshire license, to exempt CTE teachers from content exams, and to preserve current administrative practice allowing basic academic skills testing and industry-recognized credentials as substitutes. The committee discussed the distinction between basic academic skills tests and content assessments, and Appy said the amendment was meant to avoid conflating those requirements. The chair said the committee would take up executive session on HB 362 and related bills later. The committee then took up House Bill 90, which narrows and defines the rules for part-time teachers, especially in concurrent enrollment settings. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is meant to allow qualified college faculty or adjuncts from the University System or Community College System to teach high school concurrent-enrollment courses when local schools lack a teacher with the needed master’s-level credentials, particularly in math and STEM subjects. He said the bill is intended to expand student access to college-level coursework, save money, and preserve standards, while still requiring background checks and adherence to ethics and conduct rules. Members began asking questions about how the bill would work in practice, including certification and endorsement issues, but the hearing was not concluded in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• May this day and all the days of our lives receive your blessing, that the work of our hands may prosper
• <00:06:21.680> of lord may this day and all the Days of lord may this day and all the Days
• Seniors on Social Security, they get $65 a day.
• In fact, this morning was the first day it rose above zero.
• <04:00:38.080> Brown announcement to this very day Brown announcement to this very day Brown

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• children ages 6 to 18 every day. children ages 6 to 18 every day.
• , But at the end of the day, But at the end of the day, you<00:56:11.920> know,<00:56:12.120
• day, end of the day, I<00:56:20.160> want<00:56:20.400> to<00:56:20.760> again<00
• And so, whatever we support every day.
• , court or not, at the end of the day, court or not, at the end of the day, their<01:08:57.560>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Fox, for five minutes. days, but uh this is also bad news days, but uh this is also bad news because<
• that they do every day. Thank you, Mr. that they do every day.
• Legal scholars suggest that every day Legal scholars suggest that every day Americans<03:22:17.200
• felonies a day without even knowing it. felonies a day without even knowing it.
• And every single day for most Americans.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is the bill that reduces high school attendance by 23 days.
• of time of 180 days...
• But at the end of the day, quality instruction over a period of time of 180 days is what many other states
• 23 fewer days of instruction, but we continue to have a 200-day contract. ...instruction or 23 fewer
• days of instruction, but we continue to have a 200-day contract for our teachers.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• TOM CLARK FOR NOT JOINING US HERE TODAY BUT FOR ALL OF THE WORK THAT YOU AND YOUR TEAM DISCOVER DAY TO
• It is one of our favorite days at the Capitol.
• IT IS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE DAYS AT THE CAPITOL.
• TAKE EFFECT ON THE 120TH DAY AFTER SHALL BECOME A LAW. >> CALL THE ROLL.
• >> SECTION 6, THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 90 DAY AFTER IT SHALL BECOME A LAW.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior Journal, and then handled several introductions and resolutions. Senator Bailey introduced Jayson Fefami, described as the Bronx-based creator of the “quarter zip” trend, and the chamber welcomed him with applause. Senator Cooney presented a privileged resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim July 1, 2026, as Canada Day in New York, emphasizing the state’s economic, cultural, and border ties with Canada; the resolution was adopted. Senator Hinchey also spoke on a previously adopted resolution designating February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Organization Week, with Senator Helming and visiting FFA students and advisers offering remarks in support of agricultural education and youth leadership. The Senate then took up the calendar and passed a series of bills, including measures related to a fiscal task force, environmental conservation, urban development, education, workers’ compensation, elder law, real property, general business, state finance, insurance, tenant protection, and public health. Several bills passed unanimously, while others drew limited opposition; for example, the Environmental Conservation and Education measures had a handful of negative votes, and the real property bill drew more substantial opposition. Senator Webb explained her vote on a bill addressing college student food insecurity by exempting certain meal-share donations from sales tax, saying students should not have to choose between class and hunger. Senator Palumbo also explained his vote on the kratom labeling bill, supporting the measure while urging future action on the synthetic opioid 7-OH. The chamber also discharged several identical Assembly bills from Rules and substituted Senate versions earlier in the day, and later passed those measures on the floor. At the end of the session, the Senate completed the calendar, reported no further business, and adjourned until Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• The absences for the day, Lackey, Macedo, Tanguipa, Barra-Cahan.
• As a day of remembrance, a day recognizing a dark chapter in America's history.
• So I encourage my colleagues here to not only remember this day.
• Annually thereafter, as President Jimmy Carter Day.
• Declaring Jimmy Carter Day is not just about recognizing his legacy, it's a call to.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and that we ...previous legislative day and that we adopt said journal.
• Then the big day, you may be at home barbecuing or whatever.
• Smitherman on this day of her retirement. Mr.
• It was a grueling 10-day event, but his team led from start to finish.
• Senate, I think we've had a great day today.

Bills: SJR 2, SB 4, SJR 36, SJR 2, SB 4, SR 42, SR 74, SR 76, HCR 5, SB 710, SB 710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:

• days to revise and extend their remarks. days to revise and extend their remarks.
• And the for the last 40, 50 days.
• <04:22:32.159> In dollars a day on the war in Iran. In dollars a day on the war in Iran.
• Today is tax day.
• On tax day, struggling the most.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Days ago, you saved my life again.
• , can't get MAT prescription, that day, in and get help that day, can't get MAT prescription that day
• But I want to get a little bit more concrete on what we are doing day to day to address these compounds
• We would do the protocol, four days later, and you need to quit.
• A person who drinks six or seven drinks a day may not be able to go to work the next day or may be hung

Summary: The meeting focused on Missouri’s substance use prevention and treatment system, with repeated emphasis on recovery support services, peer support, recovery housing, transportation, and harm reduction. Dan Haniken of Into Action described his own recovery from addiction and incarceration and argued that treatment alone is not enough; he urged greater investment in recovery housing, peer support, employment, and community-based supports that help people stay sober and avoid relapse. Members asked about funding sources, program capacity, referrals, treatment court, transportation, and how Into Action supports people on medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Haniken said the organization is funded through a mix of federal, state, county, city, foundation, and private donations, and that housing and transportation remain major barriers, especially because support is often funded for too short a period compared with the longer time people need to stabilize. Matt Cushman of the Raytown Fire Protection District gave a strong endorsement of harm reduction, including naloxone distribution, syringe service programs, and broader decriminalization of harm reduction tools. He argued that stigma is a major barrier to care and that Missouri should expand access to clean needles, test strips, and other services, while also improving access to MAT in jails and communities. Committee members questioned the evidence base, the role of faith-based providers, and whether safe consumption sites should be pursued; Cushman said syringe exchange decriminalization should be the immediate priority, while safe consumption sites are a longer-term issue. He also described community paramedicine and mobile integrated health as valuable but funding-dependent, and said naloxone distribution is improving but still uneven, especially in rural and minority communities. Representatives from Central Ozarks Medical Center and Four Rivers Community Health Center highlighted the importance of peer support specialists, community health workers, care coordinators, and wraparound services in rural health centers. COMC’s Morgan McClure and Monet Lehman described a jail reentry program in Pulaski County, with Lehman sharing her trauma and recovery story and explaining how she helps incarcerated people prepare for release with housing, employment, benefits, transportation, and treatment connections. Four Rivers’ Devon Polarys and Cassandra Trout said their CEO would change Missouri policy to allow FQHCs to receive reimbursement for peer support and community health worker services similar to CCBHCs, arguing that these roles are essential for addressing barriers like transportation, housing, food insecurity, and insurance. Members discussed confusion over reimbursement rules, the differences between FQHCs and CCBHCs, and the need for better funding and clearer policy for peer and community health worker services. No votes were taken; the discussion ended with a suggestion to bring in a subject matter expert on community health workers for a future session.

Transcript Highlights:

• My first day as an elected official on the city council was the day that Sacramento took the vote to
• I used to have those perfect days too, but now my neighbors and I wake up every day not knowing at all
• Wake up every day not knowing at all where our future lies.
• I used to have those perfect days too, but now my neighbors and I wake up every day not knowing at all
• Wake up every day, not knowing at all where our future lies.

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with SB 1003, which would create pro-housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts to help local governments fund infrastructure needed for housing developments. The author and supporters argued that infrastructure costs often prevent projects from penciling out, while the chair expressed support and said the bill would be taken up later when quorum was available. SB 1014 followed, proposing new disclosure requirements for local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 days of application, with supporters saying it would reduce late surprises and opposition from several cities citing implementation concerns with the 30-day timelines. The committee then took up SB 802, a Sacramento-region bill requiring a joint powers authority to coordinate housing and homelessness services. Senator Ashby and former Mayor Darrell Steinberg argued that Sacramento’s fragmented system has failed for years and that a JPA would improve accountability, coordination, and use of state funds. The bill drew broad support from local officials, service providers, business groups, and advocates, while some county and city representatives registered opposition or neutral concerns about state-mandated local governance. Several committee members said they were persuaded by the need for regional coordination, though some raised concerns about local control; the chair noted the bill would be moved when quorum allowed. The committee also heard SB 1092 and SB 1093, both focused on mobile home park residents after disasters or park sales. SB 1092 would give residents a right of first opportunity to match a sale offer for a park, with supporters saying it protects vulnerable seniors and preserves affordable housing, while park owners and their representatives argued it would devalue property and raise constitutional and financing concerns. SB 1093 would require more transparent communication, access to property, and consideration of rebuilding or closure after a disaster; supporters cited the long uncertainty faced by Palisades residents, while opponents warned about liability, safety, and burdensome review requirements. Members split along similar lines, with some emphasizing property rights and market impacts and others stressing the need to protect residents and preserve scarce affordable housing.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I actually have a picture of him three days before he died.
• Thank you very much, and have a blessed day. Thank you.
• Rich slept peacefully that night and died the following day.
• And the next day, they don't wake up.
• My mother died seven days later. The last seven days of her life were worse than I would put any...

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on bills in three areas: emergency medical services/AED access, athletic training and student safety, and end-of-life options. Committee chairs outlined testimony rules and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. Some bills had no live witnesses, while others drew extensive testimony from advocates, professionals, and legislators. On AED-related bills, the American Heart Association supported requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events and athletic fields, citing sudden cardiac arrest survival rates and urging cardiac emergency response plans as an added safeguard. A parks and recreation professional supported AED access but raised concerns about the cost, staffing, maintenance, and feasibility for municipalities with limited resources. Athletic trainers supported expanding their scope of practice and removing workplace restrictions, arguing it would improve injury prevention, reduce costs, and help retain professionals in Massachusetts. The committee also took extensive testimony on end-of-life options legislation. Supporters included legislators, physicians, hospice volunteers, clergy, patients’ family members, and advocacy groups, who described the bills as allowing terminally ill, mentally capable adults to choose a peaceful death with strict safeguards and self-administration requirements. They emphasized personal stories of suffering, public support, and the claim that other states have not seen abuse. Opponents, including faith-based, disability-rights, and family policy representatives, argued the bills amount to physician-assisted suicide, could pressure vulnerable people, and may be influenced by prognosis errors, coercion, or financial incentives. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• It was to give them, I believe it was seven days. I'd have to look. Seven days. I'd have to look.
• I mean, I guess in a technical sense, but not really day-to-day operations.
• There are no day-to-day operations. Are you a board member of AEJG? Yes, I am. Okay.
• Probably, I don't know if it's that day, next day. It's within a couple days. Okay.
• Have a good day. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony.

Summary: The hearing opened in a Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings matter involving Legislative Ethics Board complaint 2025-5 against Representative Tara Simmons. The ALJ outlined the process, the issues on appeal, and the burden of proof, which centered on whether Simmons violated the Ethics Act by using her legislative position for others’ benefit and by holding outside employment that conflicted with her duties, and what sanction would be appropriate. Several exhibits were admitted by stipulation or without objection, while Exhibit 2 was initially held for later ruling but was ultimately admitted after testimony from the witness who prepared it. The board also granted a motion to sequester witnesses and took under advisement a motion to exclude three defense witnesses until after the staff case-in-chief. In opening statements, board staff alleged Simmons violated RCW 42.52.020 and RCW 42.52.070 by sponsoring a proviso that benefited her outside employer, Equity and Education Coalition (EEC), by using campaign surplus funds to help hire a friend, by intervening in a dispute over the proviso-funded work, and by sending text messages to influence others. Staff said it would seek penalties of up to $5,000 per violation plus costs. Defense counsel argued the allegations were technical ethics issues, denied Simmons profited personally, and contended the proviso funding her employer was permitted under prior board guidance; counsel also argued the campaign donation and later contract dispute were lawful and context-dependent. The first witness, Kimberly Gordon of American Equity and Justice Group (AEJG), testified that AEJG received state proviso funding and donations from Simmons, including $10,000 and later $40,000, which Gordon said were intended to fund the hiring of Antoine Coleman, Simmons’s romantic partner. Gordon said AEJG returned the donations and terminated Coleman after learning of the relationship and potential conflict of interest. She also testified about a later 2024 proviso involving EEC, a subcontract between AEJG and EEC, and a dispute over EEC’s performance under that subcontract. Gordon said AEJG raised concerns with the Administrative Office of the Courts, met with contract manager Chris Stanley, and ultimately rewrote the subcontract after Stanley, allegedly after speaking with Simmons, directed them to do so. The hearing then recessed for lunch, and cross-examination of Gordon was set to continue afterward.

Transcript Highlights:

• only a window of opportunity when we're harvesting crops or doing things that have to be done on a day-to-day
• only a window of opportunity when we're harvesting crops or doing things that have to be done on a day-to-day
• This is the most exciting bill of the day.
• This is the most exciting bill of the day.
• and 30-day timeframes.

Summary: The committee considered a long agenda of bills, with most measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations, amendments, and roll calls. Early bills included SB 658 on lien waivers/releases, SB 736 on Brownfields redevelopment, SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, SB 1132 on right-to-repair for certain equipment, and SB 1378 on restitution for leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage. Each was amended or discussed as needed and then approved by the committee. The committee also advanced SB 768 on foreign control interests in health care licensing, SB 772 on school diabetes management and access to glucagon, SB 1400 on removal of altered sexual depictions posted without consent, SB 1696 on prearranged transportation services, and SB 1374 on school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct. Several bills drew notable public testimony and debate. SB 1132 prompted strong support from the sponsor and agriculture interests, but opposition from equipment dealers, technology groups, and wireless industry representatives who argued the market already provides repair options and that the bill could harm dealer networks and security. SB 1730, the Live Local/affordable housing bill, received extensive discussion about parking reductions, height and density preemption, attorney’s fees, local government authority, and impacts on Monroe County and other areas; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably despite concerns from some members and advocates about parking, due process, and local control. SB 606 on public lodging and food service establishments also generated significant debate, with opponents warning it could displace long-term guests and vulnerable families, while the sponsor said it clarifies transient occupancy and removes ambiguity in the removal process; the bill passed after the committee rejected a related amendment. Other measures advanced with less controversy. SB 576 updated service-of-process rules, and SB 1164 authorized email delivery of landlord-tenant notices if the parties agree in writing, though tenant advocates urged clearer safeguards and the sponsor said he was not yet committed to the House version. SB 940 prohibited the resale of restaurant reservations without consent and was supported by restaurant interests. SB 1690, allowing infant safety devices or “baby boxes” as a legal surrender option, drew emotional support from several witnesses who said it would provide anonymous, life-saving alternatives for mothers in crisis; the committee continued discussion into the latter part of the meeting. Throughout, the committee adopted several amendments, heard both support and opposition from industry, advocacy, and local-government witnesses, and reported the discussed bills favorably by recorded vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:07:21.479> notice<00:07:22.479> so 1069 for one day notice so 1069 for one day
• ST1 relating to Hawaii Independence Day ST1 relating to Hawaii Independence Day please<01:03:03.319
• a day the official state holiday it's a day when<01:03:11.799> 13<01:03:12.680> American
• /c><01:04:09.920> our together for the Independence Day of our together for the Independence Day
• with the supplemental order of the day and any supplemental orders of the day that may be filed later

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• days, let's say, um from the 15th. days, let's say, um from the 15th.
• bushels of seaweed a day in the daytime. bushels of seaweed a day in the daytime.
• board request in 60 days. Correct. board request in 60 days. Correct.
• Sure. >> Maybe it's not 60 days anymore. Maybe it's 90 days now. I don't know.
• exec everything else that day, we will. exec everything else that day, we will.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• fire chief would have to cover two days fire chief would have to cover two days a<04:02:52.120><
• <04:14:28.560> on minutes a day on minutes a day on reading<04:14:30.520> but<04:14
• <04:14:36.439> on<04:14:36.640> the 24 minutes a day on the 24 minutes a day on the
• , all day long, be taken out?
• It was every single day.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so they have 30 or 31 days to.
• in the office, two days at home.
• My name is Kathleen day. It's Kat day.
• We would go from about 300 days from stem to stern to get a contract done to 261 days.
• That contract doesn't take 360 days.

Keywords: 1184, house, all