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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Puna testify for House Bill 1570 to relate to youth nicotine addiction epidemic and to reduce tobacco-related
- Puna testify for House Bill 1570, to relate to youth nicotine addiction epidemic and to reduce tobacco-related
- Puna testify for House Bill 1570, to relate to youth nicotine addiction epidemic and to reduce tobacco-related
- Puna testify for House Bill 1570, to relate to youth nicotine addiction epidemic and to reduce tobacco-related
- We've known him for a very long time and ... testify for House Bill 1570 um to relate testify for House
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The Health and Human Services committee heard several gubernatorial nominations and appointments, beginning with Sunshine Cho and Barbara Tom for the Language Access Advisory Council. Both nominees said they stood on their written testimony and expressed interest in continuing to serve, and multiple organizations testified in strong support. No opposition or questions were raised on either nomination, and the committee moved on after hearing the testimony.
The bulk of the meeting focused on GM 642, the nomination of Ryan Yamane to be Director of the Department of Human Services. Yamane gave an extensive opening statement describing his social work background, long public service career, and philosophy of compassionate, balanced leadership. He emphasized DHS’s role in helping people from keiki to kūpuna with dignity and support, and shared personal stories from disaster response and family-service work to illustrate his approach. Support testimony came from a wide range of state officials, agency directors, community organizations, health systems, advocacy groups, and former colleagues, who praised his leadership, problem-solving, communication skills, and empathy.
One witness, Moani Kiala Katherine Tu Alun, testified in opposition, raising concerns about retaliation and safety issues affecting foster youth and alleging harmful treatment within Child Welfare Services. Another witness, Angela Melody Young, supported the nomination and said Yamane could help overcome barriers for vulnerable communities and improve DHS programs such as financial assistance, SNAP, and disability services. The committee also heard from DHS staff and related officials about the uncertainty surrounding possible federal funding and staffing cuts; Yamane said the department is gathering information, coordinating with Budget and Finance and federal partners, and preparing to prioritize services and adjust if federal changes affect programs. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment is adopted back on the bill as amended. Are there questions on the bill as amended?
- Now we're back on the bill as amended. Are there any questions on the bill as amended?
- Are there any appearance forms for the Bill David ship who is speaking for the bill?
- Are there any questions on the bill as amended? Are there any appearance forms for the bill?
- Is there any debate on the bill? Senator Wright, you're recognized to close on the bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I will call the House Higher Education Committee to order.
- My name is Bill Sebert.
- /c><00:09:55.399><c> Sebert</c><00:09:56.240><c> I'm</c><00:09:56.360><c> the</c> today my name is Bill
- This slide pulls the writer language found on page 22, subdivision 5 of the bill language included in
- Does it have a line item there, or is it just in the language of the bill of chapter 41?
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 13th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, House Bill 2107. House Bill 2107 pertains to workplace safety inspections.
- House Bill 2137 is a collective bargaining bill.
- I urge you today: pass House Bill 2137 out of committee.
- Unfortunately, today we are opposed to House Bill 2137.
- Unfortunately, today opposed to House Bill 2137.
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
construction safety, hazard notification, worksite regulations, labor safety, state law, law enforcement, correctional officers, interest arbitration, collective bargaining, public safety, workers' compensation, healthcare providers, physical therapy, occupational therapy, employment, unemployment insurance, benefits, layoffs, workforce reduction
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I just have a typo in my notes—House Bill 48.
- As you heard last year, the legislature passed House Bill 1020 that established the committee to study
- As you heard last year, the legislature passed House Bill 1020 that established the committee to study
- As you heard last year, the legislature passed House Bill 1020 that established the committee to study
- As you heard last year, the legislature passed House Bill 1020 that established the committee to study
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Mar 25th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to go ahead and start with House Bill 338, and then we're going to go to House Bill 379,
- Members, this is House Bill 338 by Representative Carver.
- Seeing no objection, House Bill 338 will be reported favorable. Next, we'll go to House Bill 379.
- All right, we're going to go to House Bill 202. House Bill 202, Representative McMakin. Mr.
- All right, we're going to go to House Bill 202. to House Bill 202, Representative McMakin. Mr.
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, voter identification, election integrity, federal elections, public confidence, election security, SAVE America Act, Louisiana, election fraud, job advertisement, salary transparency, civil service, employment notification, applicant rights, legislative attendance, task force
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And the Senate bill is 3864. It can be searched on our legislative website.
- They actually helped design that bill for us.
- And they actually help design that bill for us.
- It will also house the lead anchor tenants, as I mentioned.
- That covers about 90% of births in the state of Florida.
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The Senate Health Policy Committee met to discuss maternal and infant health, beginning with a presentation from New Jersey’s Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority (MiHA). Pamela Taylor described New Jersey’s statewide effort to reduce maternal mortality and racial disparities through the Nurture New Jersey campaign, a strategic plan with more than 80 recommendations, universal home visiting, Medicaid-covered doula care, hospital report cards, limits on non-medically indicated early elective C-sections, and a new maternal and infant health innovation center. Senators asked about doula certification, funding, home visiting, and how New Jersey coordinates across agencies; Taylor said the authority uses quarterly stakeholder meetings, annual summits, and a tracker for recommendations, and that community input helped shape its programs.
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Deputy Secretary Brian Meyer then outlined Florida Medicaid’s maternal coverage and managed care structure. He reviewed eligibility and services for pregnant women, labor and delivery, postpartum coverage, newborn coverage, and family planning, noting 12 months of postpartum coverage, expanded benefits in managed care plans, and new contracts launching February 1 with more maternal-health-focused benefits, quality measures, and a new quality withhold incentive structure. Senators questioned doula certification and duplication with Healthy Start, provider access and network adequacy, kick payments, quality reporting, and whether Florida should consider broader eligibility standards; Meyer said many details are still plan-driven, that quality metrics are public, and that the agency is working on maternal-health work groups and incentives.
Department of Health Division Director Shea Holloway followed with an overview of Florida’s maternal and child health programs and data. She cited Florida CHARTS data showing pregnancy-related deaths, severe maternal morbidity, and infant mortality trends, and described the Title V block grant, the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, the electronic prenatal risk screen, Healthy Babies, BH Impact for perinatal mental health, Healthy Start, WIC, family planning, telehealth maternity care, and the Pregnancy Care Network. Senators asked about delays in mortality review reporting, preterm birth, substance use disorder in pregnancy, WIC participation, cesarean rates, and the impact of the abortion ban; Holloway said the department is continuing to monitor outcomes, expand screening and telehealth, and use data and hospital partnerships to improve care. The committee then adjourned without further business.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/25/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator House, please describe your bill. Senator House, please describe your bill. Thank you, Mr.
- Senator House, please describe your bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- This bill restores that right to basic safety for everyone in our housing.
- </c><01:20:10.120><c> This</c><01:20:10.360><c> bill</c> housing open and running.
- This bill housing open and running.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Secretary, instruct to record the action and transmit the bill to the House.
- Secretary, instruct to record the action and transmit the bill to the House.
- Secretary, instruct to record the action and transmit the bill to the House.
- Secretary, instruct to record the action and transmit the bill to the House. Senate Bill 1157.
- Secretary, instruct to record the action and transmit the bill to the House. Senate Bill 1204.
Summary:
The Arizona Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the 4-H pledge led by the Yuma County 4-H Ambassadors, followed by recognition of guests for National Ag Day, World Hearing Day, a visiting doctor of the day, food truck business owners, and members of Sandy Corps VFW Post 1433 for its 100th anniversary. Senators also presented proclamations honoring World Hearing Day and the VFW post’s century of service. The chamber then handled routine business, including a temporary committee appointment and the reading of messages and committee reports into the journal.
The floor then took up a series of third-reading bills, mostly transportation and public safety appropriations. SB 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1088, 1154, 1156, 1157, 1204, 1207, 1245, 1250, 1455, 1457, and 1461 all passed, with several members explaining votes in support of road projects, tribal road needs, veteran services, border security, or workforce health care training, while opponents argued many appropriations should come from other funding sources or were unnecessary, especially the public safety and border-related measures. SB 1798 also passed with bipartisan support after senators praised it as a FAFSA awareness and student opportunity measure.
One bill failed: SB 1019, relating to bottled water systems and water fluoridation, was defeated 14-11 after extended debate over public health benefits versus concerns about fluoridation safety and informed consent. After the votes, HB 2110 was withdrawn from the Education Committee and referred to Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency. The Senate then announced committee meetings for March 23 and adjourned until Monday, March 23, 2026, at noon.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation (2-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Often in the past, bills have been written and we just simply want to have those bills followed, or at
- Often in the past, bills have been written and we just simply want to have those bills followed, or at
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- </c> want to want to have those bills want to want to have those bills followed<00:09:54.480><c> or</
- I have a motion on the bill. Second. We have a motion on the bill and a second.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and heard a personal privilege statement praising Transportation Cabinet staff for helping a constituent obtain a Kentucky Uniform ID in time to board a cruise. The chair also recognized special guests and noted a page for the day. The main bill taken up was Senate Bill 99, with a committee substitute adopted before discussion.
Senate Bill 99, sponsored by Senator Douglas, would strengthen Kentucky’s distracted-driving laws by prohibiting the use of personal communication devices to write, send, or read texts while operating a motor vehicle, with exceptions for emergency or public safety use and certain reporting or medical situations. The committee substitute clarified that GPS use remains allowed, including for younger drivers, and the bill also bars anyone under 18 from using a device in any manner while driving, sets a $100 fine with no points, and imposes a 90-day license revocation for minors. Supportive testimony and comments emphasized pedestrian and roadway safety, the dangers of distracted driving, and the bill’s alignment with existing CDL-related restrictions.
After discussion, the committee voted on Senate Bill 99 by roll call and reported it favorably with the committee substitute attached. Members explaining their votes said the measure would save lives, reflected practices already used in trucking and bus operations, and was a reasonable enforcement approach similar to prior seat belt laws. The committee then received an informational update on five Transportation Cabinet administrative regulations, which were described as updates for federal compliance, signage standards, truck weight-limit renumbering, an OHV pilot program extension, and expanded electronic review of title applications; no substantive objections were raised. The meeting concluded with discussion of adjournment.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Sep 23rd, 2025
Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- just curious if you were aware that I just came from a trip to Israel, and they apparently have about 90%
- Water that they use for agriculture is basically recycled water, and 90% of that gets recycled all the
- Yeah, that's the only point I wanted to make: there's some technology where they're already claiming 90%
- impacts on Class schedules, transcript generation, transcript transfers, issues with HR, issues with housing
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA/AGR Joint Public Hearing - Tue Feb 4, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:09:16.520><c> remains</c> for House Bill 1246 ACS can remains for House Bill 1246 ACS can remains
- Please support House Bill 1246, and thank you for bringing this bill.
- Please support House Bill 1246, and thank you for bringing this bill.
- Please support House Bill 1246, and thank you for bringing this bill.
- </c><02:42:23.319><c> chair</c> on House Bill 1246 with amendments chair on House Bill 1246 with amendments
Summary:
The House Committees on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs and Agriculture and Food Systems heard testimony and began decision-making on HB 1246, which would establish the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within DCCA to regulate cannabis. Chair Tarnas described the bill as divisive and noted the hearing had received 95 testimonies in support, 135 in opposition, and 11 comments. Members were told the office would be administratively attached to DCCA, and the department emphasized it would not direct day-to-day operations. DCCA also raised concerns about banking access due to federal law, while the Department of Agriculture supported a one-plant, one-agency approach and noted its current authority over cannabis plant importation and movement.
Several agencies and advocates supported the bill with cautions or requested amendments. The Department of Health said it appreciated the bill’s public health protections but remained concerned about increased adult-use access, youth mental health, pregnancy-related risks, and effects on developing brains; it requested a 12-month delayed effective date. The Attorney General’s office said legalization should include safeguards, recommended a longer implementation timeline and seed funding, and flagged issues in the bill involving impaired driving, open-container language, and penalties for under-21 possession. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill but objected to new driving and possession offenses, saying existing law already covers impaired driving. Doctors for Drug Policy Reform supported the measure, citing regulation of intoxicating cannabinoids, testing, childproof packaging, and public education as public-health benefits.
Opponents focused on youth access, public safety, and the bill’s broader social effects. The Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill over access and diversion concerns, and the City and County of Honolulu Prosecutor strongly opposed legalization, citing higher-potency cannabis, youth harms, psychiatric risks, and increased poison-center calls. The Hawaiʻi Substance Abuse Coalition argued legalization should wait until prevention programs are in place and funded first, while the Hawaiʻi Family Forum and Hawaiian Republican Women also opposed the measure, citing concerns about youth exposure, added bureaucracy, and taxpayer costs. The Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi questioned the purpose of the proposed cannabis taxes, asking why cannabis should be taxed heavily if legalization is intended. The hearing continued with additional testimony after a brief audio issue for one testifier.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 04/14/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- housing.
- housing.
- housing.
- I'm here to support the investment in supportive housing and FHPAP in the budget bill.
- and policy bill.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Mar 9th, 2026
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- House 2 reflects this priority by funding local housing authority subsidies.
- As part of the Chapter 90 bond bill the governor filed last month, the administration seeks $200 million
- The governor also, you know, included funding for the housing work to build more housing.
- They have bills to pay too.
- It's the 2018 Farm Bill. There was a loophole in the hemp bill, unintended.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Summary:
The hearing in Barnstable opened with remarks from the House and Senate co-chairs about the importance of holding Ways and Means budget hearings on the Cape, especially given the region’s seasonal economy and infrastructure needs. The committee then heard testimony from Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones on the governor’s FY27 budget proposal. She highlighted funding for workforce programs including the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, Career Technical Initiative, registered apprenticeship, YouthWorks, reentry workforce programs, and services for young adults with disabilities. She also discussed MassHire career centers, the MassHire Innovation Project, and the Department of Unemployment Assistance modernization effort, noting improved call wait times and claims processing, but acknowledging continued challenges and federal funding uncertainty.
Members asked about job-seeker barriers such as child care, housing, and transportation; domestic outmigration of young workers; youth work permits; unemployment insurance costs and the COVID assessment on employers; and the state’s unemployment rate and UI trust fund solvency. Jones and Undersecretary Josh Cutler explained the difference between workforce training funds and the unemployment trust fund, described the statewide trigger that extends unemployment benefits from 26 to 30 weeks when regional unemployment averages 5.2 percent, and said the administration is reviewing the trust fund with labor and business stakeholders. They also said the administration is trying to preserve front-line DUA staffing while shifting resources to customer service and adjudication, including a Friday adjudication pilot and seasonal hires.
Senators and representatives also pressed the administration on regional equity in workforce funding, especially for Hampshire Franklin MassHire, which was described as serving a large rural area with fewer resources than other regions. Administration officials said they are reviewing MassHire funding formulas and modernizing the system with a policy committee and state workforce board input, but did not offer an immediate fix. The committee also heard that early childhood education apprenticeships are expanding quickly, with state funding leveraged to secure federal grants and support new Grow Awards. The hearing then moved to the Executive Office of Economic Development, where Secretary Eric Paley outlined House 2 proposals for economic development, including support for the Community One Stop for Growth, rural economic development, workforce partnerships, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, AI, small business assistance, tourism, and tax incentives. Undersecretary Leila D’Amilia followed with testimony on consumer affairs and business regulation, describing funding for consumer protection, banking oversight, occupational licensure, and public safety inspections.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/10/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2027 has passed with a due-pass recommendation. Thank you. House Bill 2028.
- House Bill 2101.
- House Bill 2102.
- House Bill 2933.
- Last bill on the calendar, House Bill 2934.
Summary:
The committee took up a series of water, mining, and regulatory bills. HB 2260 and HB 2986, both cleanup/technical measures, were passed unanimously with due-pass recommendations after brief staff presentations and no opposition. HB 2827, extending Pinal AMA groundwater fee authority and related fund timelines to support irrigation district infrastructure, also passed unanimously after testimony from district representatives about using the fees for wells, piping, and conservation projects tied to the loss of CAP water.
The committee then heard HCM 2009, which urges Congress to amend the Antiquities Act, address split estate mineral rights, and streamline mining permitting. Mining industry testimony emphasized Arizona’s copper and critical mineral production and the economic and national security importance of access to mineral resources; opponents argued the memorial would undermine protected lands and conservation. The memorial passed on a 5-4 vote. HCR 2038, supporting a seven-state Colorado River agreement and Arizona’s position in ongoing negotiations, drew broad support from water interests and passed 9-1.
HB 2078, clarifying that expanded public notice for aggregate mine reclamation plans applies only to new plans and not existing mines, passed 9-1 after the sponsor and industry witnesses said it was meant to match prior legislative intent. HB 2026, HB 2027, HB 2028, HB 2031, HB 2094, and HB 2095 were then considered as water-management bills. HB 2026 and HB 2028 passed 6-4 over concerns from ADWR, while HB 2027 passed 6-4 after adoption of a Griffin amendment despite strong opposition from CAP, municipal water users, ADWR, and several cities who warned it could weaken assured water supply protections and CAGRD replenishment obligations. HB 2031 and HB 2094 also passed on narrow 5-4 votes. HB 2095 was still under discussion at the end of the transcript, with opposition testimony from municipal water interests arguing that groundwater availability should be evaluated regionally rather than by a single-well or site-specific approach.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 3 March, 2026; 3:00 PM
Public Health and Welfare
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> The first item I'm going to call up is House Bill 1622. House Bill 1622. House Bill 1622.
- > and</c><00:03:41.880><c> the</c> of bills between the house and the of bills between the house and
- Of course, it's the House bill.
- Of course, it's the house bill. honest. Of course, it's the house bill.
- <00:48:59.240><c> Bill</c><00:48:59.440><c> 1034,</c> House Bill 1034, House Bill 1034, please<00:49:
Committee:
Joint Public Health and Welfare
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 68 is left pending. The Chair lays out House Bill 75. The Chair offers up the committee.
- House Bill 117 is left pending. The ayes have it. Where is she? The Chair lays out House Bill 171.
- House Bill 171 is left pending.
- House Bill 164 is left pending. This is House Bill 123. All right.
- Hearing none, House Bill 48 will be left pending. This time, Chair lays out House Bill 66.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- After no further questions, the hearing on House Bill 3423 concluded.
- The committee then moved to Representative Myers's bill, House Bill 2922, and the chair asked him to
- Seeing no further witnesses, the hearing on House Bill 2922 concluded.
- Those in favor of House Bill 2643, please come forward.
- Seeing no further witnesses, that will include House Bill 2643.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is House Bill 1705 by Schaffner.
- House Bill 1527, the Chair offers a committee substitute to House Bill 1527.
- House Bill 1527.
- on for or against House Bill 3296.
- House Bill 4701.
Committee:
House Higher Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Housing does.
- Wicks' housing bills.
- The bill received support from a very broad coalition of stakeholders, including housing developers,
- housing.
- But you can't go to a $100-an-hour package or a $90-an-hour package in a housing area; that just doesn't
Committee:
House Housing and Community Development