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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

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

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Uh after our the wildfires<00:43:46.240><c> in</c><00:43:46.480><c> Lahina,</c><00:43:47.040><c> our<
  • Ernie Lao, manager and chief engineer for the Board of Water Supply.
  • Next, we have testimony from Management.
  • Anyway, uh, that was our solid waste manager, Allison Freley. She gave wonderful testimony.
Summary: The committee heard several housing, landlord-tenant, and condominium-related measures. Senate Bill 62, relating to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, would allow HPHA-owned parcels and related areas such as parking lots to be closed to the public with posted signage; HPHA strongly supported the bill, saying it would help reduce loitering, drinking, and other problems, and no further testimony was offered. Senate Bill 822, relating to the landlord tenant code, would create a three-year working group in the Department of the Attorney General to study and improve the residential landlord-tenant code. The Judiciary supported the measure but said the scope should be narrowed; the Attorney General opposed leading the group and suggested another agency should do so; Hawaii Realtors and the Hawaii Worker Center supported the concept and suggested moving the chairmanship to the Judiciary and including Legal Aid participation. The Judiciary said it could chair the group if the bill were narrowed to matters within the court’s purview. Senate Bill 38, relating to housing, would limit counties from imposing stricter conditions, AMI requirements, or fee-waiver reductions on certain affordable housing proposals if those changes would increase project costs. HHFDC supported the bill, saying county changes after state approval create uncertainty for developers, while the Hawaii State Association of Counties opposed it as an intrusion on local authority and a restriction on county safety and infrastructure conditions. Members asked about whether existing county review periods were sufficient, and the county association said the main concern was the bill’s language limiting counties from making cost-increasing conditions. Senate Bill 146, relating to condominiums, would revise alternative dispute resolution procedures for condo disputes, including evaluative mediation and binding arbitration. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission said it took no position overall but supported a $150 mediation fee and asked for a similar arbitration fee; Community Associations Institute supported the bill with suggested amendments; however, most testimony was strongly opposed by condominium owners and advocates, who said the bill had been changed to the detriment of owners and would increase costs and reduce protections. The committee noted 44 testimonies on the bill, with 2 in support, 37 in opposition, and 2 with comments. Senate Bill 253, relating to condominium reserves, would require a detailed budget summary to stand on its own, remove a good-faith defense for certain noncompliant budgets, and clarify standing and the association’s burden regarding substantial compliance. Hawaii Realtors and Community Associations Institute supported the measure as improving transparency and giving owners and buyers a clearer picture of association finances. Greg Msakian also supported it, arguing it would help owners and describing problems he experienced with budget committee exclusion and budget noncompliance in his own association. The discussion ended while testimony on the bill was still underway, with additional witnesses expected.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (02/10/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, you start monkeying or cutting back management in the management of forest wildfires.
  • Wildfires are just one of many threats.
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  • </c> utilities who are charged with managing utilities who are charged with managing and<01:41:13.400
  • </c><05:01:46.080><c> Central</c> envisions a state managed Central envisions a state managed Central
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 4th, 2026

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was a management thing. It's beyond being a superintendent.
  • I have Roseanne Peralta, city manager, and I have Trisa Armijo.
  • Martin Moore, city manager. Mr.
  • and your city managers... ...for their communities, especially when you have your county managers and
  • your city managers.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Rabbi Jack Stocker for New Mexico’s first Jewish Community Day at the legislature, and then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance, Spanish pledge, flag salute, and national anthem. Early floor business included unanimous-consent approvals for cameras on the floor and in the gallery, a relaxed dress code for guests, and an excuse for Senator Hickey. Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth noted it was the last day for bill introductions and reviewed the day’s observances and receptions, including Multiple Sclerosis Advocacy Day, Jewish Community Day, Santo Domingo Pueblo Day, Lincoln County Day, and UNM Day. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to honoring the Artesia Bulldogs football team, recognized for winning another state championship and for their long record of success. Senators and coaches praised the team’s resilience, community support, and the role of local fundraising and school support in sustaining athletic excellence. The Senate also observed a moment of silence for New Mexico State Police Officer Darien Jarrett on the fifth anniversary of his death in the line of duty, with Senator Brantley speaking about Jarrett’s service and the impact of his loss on law enforcement and the region. The chamber then celebrated UNM Day with a formal certificate recognizing the University of New Mexico’s role as the state’s flagship university, its enrollment, degrees awarded, research, patents, health sciences, and hospital services. Multiple senators spoke in support, emphasizing UNM’s impact on education, health care, public service, first-generation students, and athletics, and several introduced guests from UNM programs and leadership. The Senate also read and adopted a certificate recognizing Dr. V. Sue Cleveland for 32 years leading Rio Rancho Public Schools, with members praising her role in building the district and supporting its growth and success. Later, the Senate recognized Valencia County Day and Hidalgo County Day, with senators highlighting each county’s history, economic development, agriculture, transportation, and community identity, and introducing local officials, business leaders, and youth honorary lieutenant governors. Additional floor remarks honored nurses and health care professionals tied to Lincoln County Day and related observances, with senators introducing guests from nursing, education, and hospital settings and emphasizing the importance of the nursing workforce and rural health care.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee May 6th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, it's increased costs, but also regionalization, ways to manage these systems.
  • And so, you know, doing remote, having management consolidation, whether through, Promote having management
  • is local management.
  • It is very clear: the best management is local management.
  • And I represent an area that has regular natural disasters, particularly wildfires.
Committee: Senate Rules
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee May 6th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, it's increased costs, but also regionalization, ways to manage these systems.
  • And so, you know, doing remote, having management consolidation, whether through, ...promote having management
  • is local management.
  • It is very clear: the best management is local management.
  • And I represent an area that has regular natural disasters, particularly wildfires.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules first handled several routine actions, including approving three governor’s appointments not required to appear: Anthony Surich as Executive Director of the California Housing Finance Agency, Craig Snelling J.D. to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and Nicholas Mueller to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission. The committee also approved referral of bills to committees, all by 4-0 votes. It then took up appointments requiring testimony, beginning with Jereen DiAdamo to the State Water Resources Control Board. DiAdamo focused her remarks on safe drinking water, groundwater sustainability, conservation, and Bay-Delta restoration. She said the number of Californians without safe drinking water has fallen from 1.6 million to 800,000 since 2019, credited the SAFER program, technical assistance, and mandatory consolidation authority, and described ongoing work on failing and at-risk systems, domestic well mitigation, SGMA implementation, and the Bay-Delta Plan. Senators pressed her on audit follow-up, measurable goals for reducing the remaining unsafe systems, funding uncertainty, and concerns from environmental and tribal groups that the board has favored water users over ecosystem protections. Supporters from water, agriculture, business, and local agencies praised her collaborative style and consensus-building, while opponents argued she had not done enough to protect the Delta and called for new leadership. The committee ultimately voted 4-0 to advance her appointment to the full Senate. The committee then heard from Sivagunda Gunda for reappointment to the California Energy Commission. He highlighted progress on grid reliability, zero-carbon generation, and planning for California’s energy transition, including transportation fuels, building electrification, and the eventual retirement of Diablo Canyon. Senators questioned him about the future of Kern Energy and small refineries, the state’s transportation fuels plan, fuel imports and costs, and whether California can retire Diablo Canyon by 2030 without harming reliability. Gunda said the state is planning as if Diablo Canyon retires in 2030, that current resource additions make reliability manageable, and that affordability and market coordination remain key issues. The committee then voted 4-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate, and the hearing recessed afterward.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 40 Apr 29th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • She's also explored using music to help manage horse therapy and anxiety and showed a lot of creativity
  • And billions of those dollars will be managed by our executive agencies. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
  • And billions of those dollars will be managed by our executive agencies.
  • Through today, and billions of those dollars will be managed by our executive agencies.
  • governor, in this case, manages the money that we have budgeted prudently—and we have some money left
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • On page three, after line 29 of the strike amendment, manager as defined in RCW 48.200.020.
  • So what this amendment would do is prohibit a health insurance carrier, pharmacy benefits manager, or
  • What this amendment would do is prohibit a health insurance carrier, pharmacy benefits manager, or other
  • As part of January 1st of this year, all pharmacy benefit managers are required to report their financial
  • information. ...benefit managers are required to report their financial information to OIC under the
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • For example, during the January wildfires, our team coordinated the county, the VA, and the Red Cross
  • Because they don't have veteran benefit management access, there are several violations there.
  • Do you still have anger management issues? Do you still have a job? Have you been training?
  • Paul, Minnesota Regional Office Pension Management Center. And within 24 hours...
  • Paul, Minnesota Regional Office Pension Management Center.
Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the role of County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs), CalVet’s support for them, and the growing problem of for-profit, unaccredited claims companies. Committee leaders and witnesses emphasized that CVSOs are often the first point of contact for veterans and their families, helping with disability claims, education benefits, survivor benefits, housing, health care, and other wraparound services. Testimony highlighted the return on investment from CVSO work, with witnesses citing hundreds of millions in new federal benefits secured for California veterans and arguing that current state funding is too low relative to the workload and need. County representatives from Nevada, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo described local models of service. Los Angeles County highlighted a “no wrong door” approach, peer navigators, suicide review work, justice-involved veteran services, and homelessness coordination, while San Luis Obispo described rural outreach, mental health partnerships, and high suicide rates in its county. Nevada County stressed that smaller counties can be disadvantaged by workload-based formulas and that additional funding would expand access, especially in rural areas. Several witnesses said veterans often need more than claims help and should be connected to mental health, employment, food, and family supports. Much of the discussion centered on predatory claims consultants, which witnesses said charge veterans for services that accredited CVSOs provide free. Members and witnesses described cases involving requests for VA and banking logins, misleading advertising, and contracts that can take a percentage of veterans’ benefits. Committee members expressed support for legislation to curb these practices and for increased funding for CVSOs, including the Legislature’s intent to fund 50% of county veterans’ services operations. A CalVet deputy secretary also testified that California’s accreditation and training system improves claim quality and appeal outcomes, and that CalVet works with CVSOs through training, district offices, and appeals representation.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 25th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to the hotel, we started talking about water rights and the issues LA is grappling with after the wildfires
  • Where the wildfires have been, it melted everything in its path, leaching chemicals and contaminants
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • has been the case for many years, is completion and implementation of electronic health records management
  • And when natural disasters strike, from hurricanes in the Carolinas to wildfires in Los Angeles, our
  • I don't know, and like I said yesterday in the DAV hearing, that I'm a very boring management consultant
  • annually. on transition programs primarily focused on education spread across 46 federal programs managed
  • underscores the need for formal channels to implement informal networks, especially for spouses who often manage
Summary: This meeting focused on veteran services, emphasizing the urgent need to address the alarming rate of unemployment and homelessness among veterans. Numerous testimonies were presented detailing the impact of mass furloughs and cutbacks at the VA on personnel, notably veterans who were serving as employees. Various representatives expressed deep concern over how these firings could drastically affect the quality of care available to those who have served the nation. There was a strong call for Congress to bolster funding for existing programs aimed at alleviating veteran homelessness and improving overall care quality, especially in mental health services.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (01/13/2026)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> management for employees. management for employees.
  • </c> tinder for wildfires. tinder for wildfires.
  • You can manage for carbon, you can manage for timber, and you can manage for wildlife.
  • </c> certain management. certain management.
  • </c> can manage for timber and you can manage can manage for timber and you can manage for<03:34:48.160
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Land Grant Aug 14th, 2025

House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, and manager, yeah. That we were seeing a lot of that.
  • Local emergency managers contact us.
  • We're managing that in concert with DFA.
  • So, you know, part of it is kind of the management of it.
  • HRTM, how to drive management practices in the workplace.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Feb 7th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Office of Public Defense manages and distributes appropriated state funds to counties and cities
  • My name is Albert Tripp, City Manager, representing the City of Airway Heights.
  • It's the lack of infrastructure to manage it.
  • My name is Regan Bowley, city manager representing the city of Covington.
  • My name is Regan Bowley, city manager representing the city of Covington.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 40 Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:51 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • She's also explored using music to help manage horse therapy and anxiety, and showed a lot of creativity
  • will be managed by our executive agencies.
  • Length-of-stay limits, stronger case management, work authorization pathways, and successful rehousing
  • There are investments in the physical safety of our communities, from flooding to wildfires, and there
  • , the Governor in this case manages the money that we have budgeted prudently, and we have some money
Summary: The House began with routine business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and adoption of three congratulatory resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts Charles Goodman, Jack Goodwin, and Liam LaCrooy. Members also adopted a House-Senate concurrence on House 4359, a Milford alcohol-license bill, after amending it to repeal Chapter 289 of the Acts of 2022 and set an effective date. The chamber then passed Senate 2596, establishing maintenance of private roads in Gloucester, and engrossed House 4887. The House also observed moments of silence for former Lynn City Councilor Richard Rick Ford, Louise M. Pedroso, and Mildred “Millie” Cox, and welcomed several guests, including students, civic visitors, and British Minister of State Stephen Doughty. The bulk of the session focused on budget amendments related to housing and emergency assistance. Amendment 1579, which would have tightened HomeBASE eligibility by requiring citizenship-status inquiries, was debated at length and defeated 26-130. Amendment 1582, which would have barred Housing and Livable Communities from conditioning grants on MBTA Communities Act compliance, was also rejected 27-126. Amendment 1583, which would have limited right-to-shelter eligibility to U.S. citizens with six months’ Massachusetts residency, was defeated 26-122. Supporters argued these changes would reduce costs and prioritize taxpayers; opponents said they would exclude lawful residents and undermine existing housing and shelter reforms. The House then adopted Consolidated Amendment F, covering energy, environmental affairs, and housing, by a vote of 154-0. Speakers highlighted major funding for rental vouchers, emergency shelter, HomeBASE, public housing, clean water, climate and agricultural programs, and food assistance. The chamber also considered and defeated Amendment 1218 on creating a data center commission, Amendment 1234 on eliminating certain energy surcharges, and several education-related amendments from Ms. Sullivan-Almeida: changes to special education reimbursement thresholds and rates, and a proposal to make regional school transportation funding mandatory rather than subject to appropriation. Those education amendments were all rejected after roll-call votes. Amendment 1580 on ending vocational school lottery admissions was withdrawn by its sponsor before a vote. The transcript ends as debate continues on Amendment 1308, which would increase a budget line item, but no final action on that amendment is shown.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Committee Mar 24th, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • We can either continue to rely on attempts to manage human behavior, or we can embrace...
  • We can either continue to rely on attempts to manage human behavior, or we can embrace technologies designed
  • It involves, of course, maintenance and everything that goes into managing a fleet.
  • I think in a situation where there's a company that owns and operates and manages the entire fleet, and
  • We have fog, wildfire smoke, flooding, and snow.
Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held an informational hearing on autonomous vehicle technology in California, focusing on safety, regulation, first responder impacts, and the state’s evolving oversight framework. The chair said the committee would hear all panels before public comment, with witnesses limited to five minutes and public commenters to one minute. The first panel featured an industry representative, a safety academic, and victims/advocates who described sharply different views of AV safety and accountability. Ariel Wolf of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association argued that fully autonomous vehicles are distinct from driver-assist systems, said AVs are already reducing crashes and fatalities, and urged clear, uniform standards. Dr. Missy Cummings countered that remote operations and computer-vision failures show the technology still depends on human intervention and can be unsafe, especially when remote assistance is done from abroad. Robert O’Dowd and Dylan Angulo, both tied to Tesla crash cases, described fatal and serious injuries involving Autopilot/Full Self-Driving, criticized limited transparency and data access, and called for stronger disclosure, preservation of crash data, and mandatory fixes or disabling of defective software. Committee members questioned witnesses about data comparing AVs to human drivers, the role of remote operators, liability, and whether California should create clearer standards for the human element behind AV systems. Several members and witnesses discussed the need for “guardrails,” black-box-style data access, and accountability for the remaining crash risk. The hearing then shifted to first responders and road users: a San Francisco Fire Department representative described AVs blocking fire scenes, ambulances, and apparatus access during emergencies and urged a public safety manual override; a San Jose police representative said officers need clear enforcement authority, training, and reliable ways to stop or redirect AVs; a rideshare driver described near-collisions and congestion caused by robo-taxis; and a Teamsters representative opposed proposed heavy-duty AV truck rules as too reliant on manufacturer self-certification and lacking independent validation. In the final panel, DMV and CPUC officials defended California’s regulatory structure. DMV said it has regulated AVs since 2014, has issued multiple rulemakings and permit types, and is developing a fourth package that would add reporting, enforcement tools, emergency-response requirements, and rules for heavy-duty AVs. DMV said it has revoked or suspended permits when needed, including Cruise and Pony.ai actions. CPUC said its authority covers passenger service only, requires safety plans and ongoing reporting, and continues oversight after permits are issued. No votes or formal actions were taken, as the hearing was informational only.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 71 Mar 23rd, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • These funds are used for acquiring and improving habitat, research management programs, maintaining public
  • We have a documented track record of doing well when we take over management of federal lands because
  • If we could have more private property or transfer over to the state for management, maybe we wouldn't
  • , increased funding for counties with public lands, wildfire response, shared stewardship agreements,
  • This legislation calls, I think, for the type of land management we would like to see, which is where
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 13th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ideas, best practices, improving working relationships, and advancing the profession of emergency management
  • It allows each parish and advances the profession of emergency management and preparedness, and allows
  • Emergency management professionals throughout the state of Louisiana continue to prepare their communities
Bills: HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR123 , HR124 , HR125 , HR126 , HR127 , HR128 , HR129 , HR130 , HR131 , HR132 , HCR53 , HCR54 , HCR55 , HCR56 , HR115 , HR116 , HR117 , HR118 , SCR19 , SCR26 , SB102 , SB222 , SB255 , SB270 , SB273 , SB314 , SB418 , SB420 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB49 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB211 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB324 , HB376 , HB377 , HB422 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB549 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1011 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB310 , HCR6 , HCR19 , HCR10 , HR74 , HCR26 , HCR35 , HCR7 , HB51 , HB82 , HB143 , HB145 , HB160 , HB180 , HB192 , HB393 , HB430 , HB445 , HB506 , HB515 , HB521 , HB565 , HB590 , HB614 , HB638 , HB670 , HB672 , HB685 , HB692 , HB752 , HB773 , HB781 , HB799 , HB860 , HB874 , HB887 , HB917 , HB937 , HB956 , HB965 , HB972 , HB977 , HB982 , HB1006 , HB1010 , HB1044 , HB1072 , HB1088 , HB1179 , HB1200 , HB76 , HB132 , HB181 , HB210 , HB250 , HB265 , HB275 , HB291 , HB322 , HB342 , HB475 , HB486 , HB616 , HB635 , HB639 , HB690 , HB740 , HB757 , HB761 , HB774 , HB808 , HB855 , HB872 , HB883 , HB886 , HB903 , HB949 , HB962 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1036 , HB1054 , HB1071 , HB1076 , HB1078 , HB1113 , HB1132 , HB1146 , HB1232 , HB1233 , HB140 , HB750 , HB911 , HB52 , HB154 , HB400 , HB463 , HB570 , HB631 , HB637 , HB870 , HB952 , HB961 , HB399 , HB868 , HB905 , HB401 , HB901 , HR20 , HB9 , HB58 , HB151 , HB193 , HB284 , HB459 , HB476 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB915
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 9th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Restrictions, prohibitions, pharmacy benefit managers, managed care plans, provide for the reduction
  • Department of Education up as a shining example for managing the loan program.
  • Phelps, we managed to educate children Well, Rep.
  • Currently, it is against the law to have a guided trip on any wildlife management area.
  • And that's on state-owned wildlife management. Representative Horton: Okay, thank you so much.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 8th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • those Senate bills by title: Senate Bill 142 by Senator Reese, Title 17, postsecondary education management
  • House Bill 839 by Representative Coates, hospital service districts, construction management at risk,
  • House Bill 887, Barbson and McFarland, relative to construction management at risk contracts, composition
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Nov 10th, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We did it during wildfires and floods when communities showed up for one another before dusk.