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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Opposed, same sign.
- Oppose, same sign.
- <01:41:32.239>
Same <01:41:32.480>sign. - Same sign. The house saying I. I oppose. Same sign.
- Same sign. The motion passes >> I. Oppose. Same sign.
Bills:
HF3378
Keywords:
human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It just sends the right message that we're here too; it's about consumer choices.
- It just sends the right message that we're here too; it's about consumer choices.
- based on hostility to the message based on hostility to the message conveyed<00:58:34.319>
by - only thing it will do is send a message only thing it will do is send a message that<00:59:37.359
- Let's please stop wasting our time with these messaging bills and get to work.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- These included messages like Black Lives Matter, We Are Stronger Together, and Everyone Is Welcome Here
- WIN stands for what I need, and two days a week students are able to sign up to go to a classroom for
- <00:25:51.440>
and emergency response plan signs and emergency response plan signs and symptoms - The first sign of sudden cardiac arrest is loss of consciousness and collapse.
- empower coaches to recognize the signs empower coaches to recognize the signs of<00:43:32.319>
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there messages from the governor and other executive communications? None on the desk, Mr.
- Are there messages from the House of Representatives? None on the desk, Mr. President.
- President, so all the members can sign on to co-sponsor. Thank you.
- President so all the members can sign on to co-sponsor. Thank you.
- Sign 5 by saying yay. All is opposed. So the motion. We read a third time.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions and recognitions, including awareness resolutions and visiting groups in the galleries. The chamber then moved to special order bills. Senate Bill 88 on utility terrain vehicles passed 32-5 after debate over allowing local governments to opt in to street use of UTVs under safety restrictions; Senator Smith opposed it over safety concerns. Senate Bill 102 on exceptional student education passed 36-0, creating a workforce credential/badge program for students with autism or on modified curricula; supporters emphasized employment opportunities and safety training, while Senator Davis raised concerns about added costs to school districts. Senate Bill 106 on exploitation of vulnerable adults passed 37-0, allowing alternative service on scammers through the same apps used to contact victims. Senate Bill 130 on compensation for victims of wrongful incarceration passed 38-0, extending filing deadlines and removing restrictive barriers; supporters called it a long-overdue justice fix. Senate Bill 158 on diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations passed 38-0, eliminating cost sharing for follow-up breast tests in the state employee health plan to encourage early detection.
The most contentious measure was Senate Bill 234 on criminal offenses against law enforcement officers. The bill sought to clarify that violent resistance to officers is not justified by claims about the legality of the detention and to add manslaughter of a law enforcement officer to offenses carrying life imprisonment without release. An amendment by Senator Jones to restore “in good faith” language failed, after debate centered on due process, racial profiling, and the role of juries and suppression motions. Several senators spoke in support of law enforcement but objected to the bill’s breadth and mandatory life penalty; Senator Leek ultimately postponed the bill temporarily rather than taking a final vote. Senate Bill 262 on trust code technical changes passed 36-0. Senate Bill 274 designating roads for Harris Rosen and Geraldine Thompson passed 38-0, followed by a successful co-sponsorship motion and remarks honoring Thompson’s legacy. Senate Bill 280 on candidate qualification passed 38-0, creating an enforcement mechanism for party-affiliation filing requirements. Senate Bill 296 on middle and high school start times passed 38-0, repealing the statewide start-time mandate and shifting implementation decisions to local districts while requiring public reporting and discussion. Senate Bill 356 designating January 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day also passed unanimously, with senators emphasizing remembrance, anti-Semitism, and the educational value of the memorial and observance.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Signed, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- Signed, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on
- House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on
- , PUBLIC INTEREST DECLASSIFICATION BOARD, SIGNED SINCERELY KEVIN F.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Eight - Monday, April 27
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, this is an amendment to SB 888, which we have passed out of here, which was TAFP and, in fact, signed
- They incorporated a lot of that with the sentencing issues into SB 888, and SB 888 was signed by the
- But my understanding... ...issues into SB 888, and SB 888 was signed by the governor.
- Next order of business is messages from the Senate.
- The clerk will read the messages from the Senate. Mr.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 57th day by a 125-0 roll call vote. The chamber then spent significant time on points of personal privilege honoring former member Kenny Waller and commemorating Keaton O’Neill of Rawls County, a teenager who died after a battle with brain cancer; the House observed a moment of silence for O’Neill. Members also introduced several special guests, including military family members, interns, and relatives, and the Speaker announced committee reports and Senate messages.
The House took up several Senate-amended bills. On House Bills 2637 and 3155, the House voted to refuse the Senate substitute and request the Senate recede, with a conference committee to be formed if needed. Members discussed the bill’s technical sentencing and effective-date changes, sex offender registry revisions, drone restrictions tied to World Cup events, health care treatment provisions, and prosecutor salary-related language. The House then adopted and finally passed House Bill 2593, the military and veterans bill, by 137-1 and 138-1 votes after debate highlighting expanded military leave, TRICARE and Service Members Civil Relief Act protections, cybersecurity and emergency-response provisions, and National Guard benefits. House Bill 2974, dealing with licensed reciprocity and telehealth access, plus interstate compacts for certain health professions, was adopted and finally passed by 109-29 and 108-30 votes. House Bill 2108, a land conveyance and local infrastructure measure for Jefferson City’s viaduct area and related property transfers, was adopted and finally passed by 138-1 and 138-2 votes after discussion of safety, parking, and additional property language.
The House also received Senate messages stating that the Senate refused to recede on HB 2596 and on HB 2637/3155, and appointed conference committees for those bills. The Speaker named House conferees and also appointed conference committees for budget bills HB 2002 through HB 2013. The day ended with committee meeting announcements and adjournment until Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 May 18th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Recommend as follows: the report is signed by six of the six members on the part of the House and two
- Message from the Senate: Madam Speaker, I hereby announce that the Senate has concurred in and adopted
- The message is signed by Thomas S. Boddern, Secretary of the Senate.
- The report is signed by four of the four members on the part of the House and two of the three members
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- resolution is adopted. 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 Members, the following message
- from the Governor, the Secretary will read the message.
- 1st at Washington-on-the-Brazos. change it on the Brazos, 189 years ago a group of men gathered to sign
- the second country to recognize the Republic of Texas as a sovereign nation. and the two countries signed
- There for years there was a sign right there in the first arrondissement and there is a hotel now there
Keywords:
teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 16th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will be on the 12th order of business, consideration of messages from the House.
- The Senate will be on the 12th order of business, consideration of messages from the House.
- Of business, consideration of messages from the House.
- The Senate will be on the 12th order of business consideration of messages from the House.
- Of messages from the House. The next bill under consideration will be Senate Bill 2385.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge, a quorum call, and approval of journal corrections. It then handled several House messages, appointing conference committees on Senate Bills 2004 and 2006 and House Bills 1018, 1019, and 1363, and re-referring House Bill 1216 to Appropriations. The chamber also adopted amendments to House Bill 1601, which would have expanded special assistant attorney general authority for certain offices, but the bill failed on final passage after strong opposition centered on preserving the Attorney General’s control and avoiding a solution in search of a problem.
A major portion of the day focused on education funding. House Bill 1369 was amended to raise per-pupil aid from 2% and 2% to 3% and 3% and to increase the school construction loan transfer from $75 million to $100 million; supporters said this would help local schools and military base projects, while opponents raised questions about special education placement language and state coordination. The bill passed 44-3. House Bill 1013, the DPI budget, was also amended extensively to adjust staffing, funding sources, grants, meal assistance, teacher training, and other education programs; it passed 45-2. House Bill 2234, dealing with Choice Ready grants, was amended to shift funding away from general funds and toward federal or other sources, but then failed on final passage after the sponsor urged a red vote.
The Senate also approved House Bill 1482, restricting bond and indebtedness elections for counties, cities, school districts, and park districts to primary or general election days, and House Bill 1332, creating a value-added agriculture facility incentive program with an emergency clause. House Bill 1010, the Insurance Department budget, passed unanimously after amendments reflecting the merger of the Securities Department into Insurance and adding staff and fee changes, while House Bill 1011, the separate Securities Department budget, failed because its funding was already included in HB 1010. House Bill 1584, a major pharmacy benefit manager reform bill, passed with an enforcement fund and new licensing/enforcement structure despite debate over ERISA and market transparency.
In other action, the Senate concurred in House amendments and passed Senate Bills 2226, 2230, 2069, 2082, 2387, 2385, and 2186, with SB 2186 on parenting time interference and a child custody task force passing 27-20 after debate over whether the issue should be left to the courts. Senate Bill 2234, on Choice Ready grants, and Senate Bill 2243, on driver’s license points and traffic penalties, both failed after concurrence motions were adopted but final passage votes were overwhelmingly negative. The chamber also advanced Senate Bill 2291 to conference committee consideration near the end of the transcript.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 5th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Messages from the Governor, there are none. Messages from the Senate, there are none.
- And I look forward to sending that bipartisan message to Congress. Thank you.
- And I look forward to sending that bipartisan message to Congress. Thank you.
- Members, today I stand to send a loud and clear message to our federal leaders to fund this program in
- Good news is after we support this bill and it's signed by the governor, we'll ensure that colorectal
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then held its Latino Spirit Awards ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 16, proclaiming May 4–11, 2025 as Cinco de Mayo Week, after supportive remarks from several caucuses emphasizing Mexican history, women’s contributions, LGBTQ solidarity, Black and Brown unity, and AAPI and Jewish community support. The chamber then recognized 11 Latino Spirit honorees for achievements in human rights, business, arts, public service, community empowerment, health and science, environmental justice, philanthropy, and entertainment.
After the ceremony, the Assembly returned to floor business and approved a series of measures. AB 60, banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products, passed 56–3. AJR 6, urging Congress to protect federal school meal and local food funding, drew extensive debate and broad bipartisan support; members cited child hunger, farm economies, and local food systems, and it passed 76–0 with 73 coauthors added. Other measures adopted included AB 679 on state park land acquisitions, AB 681 expanding Dream Loan Program caps for undocumented graduate students, AB 1224 on substitute teacher continuity, AB 831 on gaming technical changes, AB 259 extending Brown Act teleconferencing flexibility, AB 467 extending Los Angeles Neighborhood Council teleconferencing authority, and AB 519 targeting deceptive puppy mill sales.
The chamber also passed AB 1522, an urgency Judiciary Committee bill protecting attorneys from politically motivated discipline and creating an expedited licensing path for some former federal attorneys, and AB 263, which extends temporary water flow requirements on the Shasta and Smith Rivers; that bill drew sharp disagreement over water rights, tribal participation, and impacts on farmers, but ultimately passed 51–16. Additional measures approved included AB 428 on pooled insurance for water corporations, AB 492 requiring notice to local jurisdictions when recovery treatment facilities are licensed, and AB 536 preserving colorectal cancer screening coverage. The Assembly also adopted a motion to suspend file notice so Appropriations could hear AB 379 on May 7.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So I do understand your frustrations and your messaging, but that's why we are supporting it at OS.
- So I do understand your frustrations and your messaging, but that's why we are supporting it at OS.
- So I do understand your frustrations and your messaging, but that's why we are supporting it at OS.
- So I do understand your frustrations and your messaging, but that's why we are supporting it at OS.
- So I do understand your frustrations and your messaging, but that's why we are supporting it at OS.
Summary:
The joint AEN-HRE hearing focused on HCR 130, HD1, which urges increased and sustained funding for the island invasive species committees and the Hawaii Ant Lab within the University of Hawaii’s Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit. The Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent and noted that ISC funding flows through the Hawaii Invasive Species Council budget item via DLNR, while also describing ongoing collaboration with DLNR and efforts to support ant control work. Testifiers from CAPS, the University of Hawaii, the Oahu Invasive Species Committee, and CARES all supported the resolution, emphasizing that invasive species work is underfunded, that the island committees and Hawaii Ant Lab do critical control, research, outreach, and eradication work, and that sustained resources are needed to plan effectively and respond to priority pests such as little fire ant, coconut rhinoceros beetle, and coqui frog.
A lengthy exchange followed over whether the resolution was meaningful, since it would be urging the state to fund work the Legislature itself controls. Several members argued that a resolution alone has no legal effect and that funding should come through bills and appropriations instead. In response, the Department of Agriculture said its top biosecurity needs are personnel and chemicals, and noted it is building up its plant quarantine and plant pest control divisions with prior funding and HB 427. Oahu Invasive Species Committee representatives said they rely heavily on Hawaii Invasive Species Council grants, have limited soft funding, and need more stable resources; they also pointed to annual reports and prior testimony as documentation of their work.
After a brief recess, the chairs announced they would pass the resolution with amendments to make it more relevant. The amendments changed the title and text to urge the counties, Congress, and other relevant agencies—not the state alone—to provide increased and sustained funding, and added language urging all of those bodies to seek federal grants. The AEN committee then voted to pass HCR 130, HD1, as amended, and the HRE committee also voted to pass it with amendments. The motion was adopted in both committees.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (5-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I know that it was signed into statute. Yes.
- So, I think you get the message.
- So, I think you get the message.<00:25:05.600>
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if <00:25:06.960>you <00:25:07.120>could <00:25:07.279>send message. - Um, hopefully if you could send message.
Keywords:
0:16 – CALL TO ORDER
0:20 – ROLL CALL
0:56 – ELECTION OF CO-CHAIRS
1:54 – APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2:10 – OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
3:28 – PERSONNEL BOARD
4:30 – EDUCATION AND LABOR CABINET, BOARD OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
5:18 – PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET, OFFICE OF CLAIMS & APPEALS
12:03 – PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
12:54 – CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES
14:54 – CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES
31:44 – NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT/ADJOURNMENT, 958, all
Summary:
The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met to reorganize its leadership for the new term, renewing Representative Derek Lewis as House co-chair and Senator Steven West as Senate co-chair. The committee then approved the minutes and moved through a series of agency regulations, generally adopting staff-suggested amendments without objection.
Among the regulations reviewed were an Attorney General rule changing how a commission reviews and distributes funds and how grant reporting is handled; Personnel Board changes abolishing and renaming certain job classifications and adjusting probationary periods; an Education and Labor Cabinet rule removing references to local board of education members; several Public Protection Cabinet rules covering Board of Claims and Crime Victims’ Compensation procedures; an Alcoholic Beverage Control rule on direct-to-consumer shipping forms; and a Medicaid Services emergency regulation establishing the Kentucky Trauma Hospital Rate Improvement Program for rural hospitals serving many Medicaid patients. The committee also heard that the Board of Claims and Crime Victims’ Compensation regulations included both staff and, in one case, an agency amendment, which were approved.
The most extended discussion came on the Department for Community Based Services’ regulation increasing per diem rates for private child-placing therapeutic foster care levels 2 and 3. Committee members questioned the estimated $10 million biennial cost, the source of the funding, and why the cabinet had not yet filed regulations implementing Senate Bill 151 on kinship care. DCBS staff said the rate increase was discretionary and intended to address placement crises for children with high needs, while acknowledging they could not personally explain the budget decisions. A kinship caregiver testified in support of the rate increase but urged the cabinet to also implement SB 151 and expand support for kinship families. The committee expressed frustration over the lack of SB 151 implementation but stated the rate increase itself was appropriate and allowed the regulation to proceed.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine biomedical research, focusing on keeping America's edge in innovation. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- That sends a horrible message to the scientists. that are working on behalf of patients.
- It is just the wrong message to send.
- My message. To you today is simple. Federal funding for biomedical research is not just a cost.
- rate, do you think NIH will be able to spend the $47 billion Congress passed and President Trump signed
- Senator Murkowski and I worked to get signed into law a bill to invest in ALS research. Dr.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- I have several people that have signed up to speak. That's not going to be the problem.
- So, I have to feel sure they've gotten the message when it comes to that. comes to that.
- I did get a message that the pardons and paroles budget, I think, has been cut 3.85 million.
- This is about some of the messaging that's come on through the parole board.
- No, we will not sign it. Tell me I need him. We can take an intermission.
Keywords:
law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, illegal immigration
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- and Christmas holiday, came into Gallup to schools, private Christian schools, public schools, and signed
- The message is coming out of a publicly funded radio.
- For instance, when you have inclement weather and they need to get the message out about school closures
- ahead and do that for several years, and the reason for it is because as we deal with the public message
- trying to do this for several years, and the reason for it is because as we deal with the public message
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee BR Sub on Postsecondary Education (2-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we've got to get that message out.
- And so we've got to get that message out.
- Our messaging has got to change.
- Well, also we have someone who signed up to speak for three minutes, so Mr.
- Also, we have someone who signed up to speak for three minutes, so Mr.
Summary:
Aaron Thompson, president of the Council on Postsecondary Education, and Travis Pal briefed the committee on Kentucky higher education performance, affordability, workforce alignment, and budget needs. Thompson said the state has made progress toward its 60x30 attainment goal, reporting 56.2% of adults with a credential of value and a 6.4% one-year increase in credentials. He highlighted gains in completion, enrollment recovery after COVID, lower student borrowing and debt, and faster degree completion, saying Kentucky is now back to an average of 4.1 years for four-year degrees. He also emphasized that postsecondary education has a strong return on investment for both students and the state.
A major theme was student success and access. Thompson described efforts to reduce barriers through test-optional admissions, the elimination of zero-credit developmental education, expanded wraparound supports, and Bridge programming for students not fully prepared for college. He also promoted Futurity, a student-facing information website, and said CPE wants modest ongoing funding to maintain it. He argued that higher education must work in a P-20 system with K-12, and that the state should better communicate the value of certificates, trade programs, and other credentials, especially for adult learners and men, who he said are underrepresented in college-going.
The presentation also focused on performance funding, capital needs, and workforce initiatives. Thompson and Pal said performance funding has pushed institutions toward more need-based aid and lower costs for low-income students, but they want more base funding, more performance funding dollars, and relief from about $38 million in mandated tuition waivers. They also said asset preservation and deferred maintenance remain major needs, estimating roughly $7 billion in campus need overall. On workforce, they cited healthcare pipeline work supported by state funding and private partners, and said HB 200 continues that effort into aviation, aerospace, and defense. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the presentation, which ended with members indicating interest in further discussion.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Part 2 Feb 12th, 2026 at 12:58 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So let’s all sign up. I think it’ll be a lot of fun.
- Message from the Senate, Mr. Speaker.
- Message from the Senate, Mr. Speaker.
- Message will be entered. General lady from Bernalillo, Mr.
- During the paperwork, we signed some paperwork.
Bills:
HB111, HB108, HB145, HB164, HB291, HJR6, HR1, HB63, HB64, HB165, HB184, HB200, HB4, HB7, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB88, HB96, HB166, HB285, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50
Keywords:
water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPN, CPN, CPN DEFER, CPN-JDC, HHS-CPN, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-17-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- up to get a chance and not have signed up to get a chance and not have to<01:05:09.119>
come < - The cultural shift brought increased the rates, then a countercultural message began to say that it's
- rates then a countercultural message rates then a countercultural message began<01:31:47.920>
- to our kei then it does send the message to our kei that<01:32:54.880>
it's <01:32:55.120> - If you signed up but we didn't have time for you, we apologize.
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 888, which would bar operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement unless the user consents or police obtain a warrant. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection offered comments and Judiciary submitted written support. Several individuals also submitted written support. The committee recommended passage with amendments clarifying that the Office of Consumer Protection may enforce violations and adopting Judiciary’s recommended changes, while also deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among members present, with one senator excused.
The committee then took up SB 2777 on insurance disclosures. The bill would require authorized insurers to disclose claim-handling data to consumers, including claims open at the start of a period, closed with payment, closed without payment, and open at the end of the period. The committee described amendments to clarify the bill, remove a requirement for the DCCA insurance division to handle publication, and defer the effective date to July 1, 2050. The measure was passed with amendments and the recommendation was adopted, with one member voting no and another excused.
In a joint Commerce and Consumer Protection/Judiciary hearing on SP2738 relating to tax haven abuse, the Department of Taxation offered comments and the Tax Foundation testified in opposition, arguing the state should rely on IRS audits and existing worldwide reporting rules rather than create a separate state approach. Other written testimony was noted in both support and opposition. The committees recommended passage with amendments adopting Taxation’s technical changes and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted, with one senator noting reservations.
The joint hearing then moved to health-related bills, including SB 2690 on primary care spending, SB 3103 on energy assistance, SB 3137 on Department of Health authority over food, drugs, and cosmetics, SB 3164 on child welfare service organizations, and SB 3206 on cannabinoids. SB 2690 drew strong support from physicians and advocates who said it would address primary care shortages, especially on neighbor islands, while HMSA and others warned a fixed spending percentage could raise costs and suggested a working group. SB 3164 drew support from child welfare providers and opposition from the Attorney General over indemnification language, and SB 3206 drew mixed testimony: state agencies raised federal-law and vagueness concerns, while hemp and cannabis advocates and some farmers supported the measure and urged broader legalization or amendments.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JDC, JDC Public Hearings 03-20-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- That's everybody who signed Thank you.
- And that's everyone who signed support.
- That's everyone who signed up on STR 179 and SR 149.
- That's everyone who signed up on STR 179 and SR 149.
- Uh that's everyone who signed up much.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Governor’s Message 666, the nomination of Rose Kea to the Commission on the Status of Women for a term ending June 30, 2029. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from business and community members, and Kea described her background as a real estate broker, small business owner, and nonprofit volunteer leader, saying her experience with workplace equity and women-owned businesses would help the commission. Senators questioned her about the connection between her background and the commission’s work, and about how she would respond to current threats to women’s rights; she said the commission should serve as a unifying and leading force for gender equity. The committee later voted to advise and consent, with the chair’s recommendation adopted.
The committee also considered SCR 128 and SR 107, which sought information on state lands leased to the federal government. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the resolutions as drafted, saying the AG does not maintain the lease inventory and that the request should instead go to the agencies that manage the land, such as DLNR, DOE, and DOT. The committee amended the measures to ask the AG to determine whether there are constitutional or other legal impediments to continued leasing or new leases, including whether nominal lease amounts violate law, and then passed both with amendments.
Next, the committee took up STR 153 and SR 123, which request the County of Maui to complete the transfer of the Hoie roads, including Hoie Road F, to resolve jurisdictional ambiguities. The judiciary administrator testified in support, and the measures were passed, with the committee adopting the chair’s recommendation. Finally, the committee heard STR 179 and SR 149 on reviewing the Hawaii Revised Statutes for gender-neutral language. The LGBTQ+ Commission and the Commission on the Status of Women supported the effort, though the women’s commission asked for more time and a set date to dissolve the work group. The committee amended the resolutions to assign the review to the Legislative Reference Bureau, with consultation from the LGBTQ+ Commission, the Commission on the Status of Women, civil rights experts, and law-related organizations, and set interim and final reporting deadlines before passing the measures with amendments.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 13, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Sign up again.
- They're not required to sign off on any orders.
- So they sign an agreement, and then they go about their life.
- They're not required to sign off on any orders.
- So they sign an agreement, and then they go about their life.
Summary:
The Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee heard and advanced several health care bills. HB 909, joining the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, was presented with a strike-all amendment and reported favorably as amended by a 13-0 vote. HB 911, the related public records exemption protecting certain biological information, was also adopted and reported favorably as amended by a 14-0 vote. CS for HB 597, allowing schools to procure and administer glucagon for students with diabetes under trained personnel, passed unanimously 14-0 after a technical amendment. HB 519, aligning state law with federal language on controlled substances administered by paramedics, passed as amended 14-0.
The committee then took up HB 919 on nursing education programs. Sponsor Rep. Overdorf argued the bill would create accountability for underperforming nursing schools by requiring remediation, tuition refunds in the lowest-performing programs, and public reporting of passage rates. Supporters said it would improve quality and protect students from debt without licensure success, while opponents from private nursing schools warned it could close programs and reduce nurse supply. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably 15-0.
HB 1553, which would require health care providers to submit identified uterine fibroid data so the Department of Health can implement the research database previously authorized by law, passed unanimously 15-0. The final bill, HB 883, would allow psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners to practice autonomously; supporters said it would expand access to mental health care, especially in rural and underserved areas, while opponents raised concerns about quality and physician oversight. After lengthy testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably 14-3.