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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Imagine if we had said electricity is scary 100 years ago. It can kill you.
- So, we're going to not research electricity or atomic power or the automobile.
- </c><03:13:21.840><c> or</c> going to not research electricity or going to not research electricity or
- </c><04:14:19.040><c> Serving</c> supplied by Phoenix, Arizona.
- Serving supplied by Phoenix, Arizona.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation (11-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I know Paducah and the ports are, but the vision was seeing the supply and demand of transport and meeting
- Um, much of the advanced air mobility is with electric airplanes of some sort.
- of the advanced air mobility<01:09:54.320><c> is</c><01:09:54.640><c> with</c><01:09:55.120><c> electric
- </c><01:09:56.239><c> airport</c><01:09:56.640><c> or</c> mobility is with electric airport or mobility
- is with electric airport or airplanes<01:09:57.360><c> of</c><01:09:57.600><c> some</c><01:09:57.760
Summary:
The subcommittee approved the October 15 minutes and observed a moment of silence for the victims of the UPS Worldport plane crash. The main presentation was from Transportation Cabinet Commissioner Bobby Joe Lewis on the Local Assistance Road Program/County Priority Projects Program (LAARP/CPP), which was implemented under House Bill 546 and now requires rehabilitation projects to restore roads to original condition, cap funding at $500,000 per project, use a new scoring matrix, include a local match, and submit one photograph per 300 feet of project length. He reported that the 2026-2027 cycle ran from June 1 to October 1 and drew 1,215 project applications from 107 counties and 106 cities, with total submitted project costs of about $121.1 million and about $102.3 million requested after local match. He also said 30% of submissions scored 10s and 22% scored 9s, and that the list of requests and required photos had been submitted to the General Assembly and LRC.
Members asked about how scores change over time, whether roads can move from lower scores to 10s, and whether the new process gives a better picture of local needs. Lewis said scores can change based on weather and road conditions, but the new system provides more information and a more standardized evaluation than before. Several members raised concerns about the volume and size of required photographs, suggesting drone footage or video as an alternative; Lewis said the photo requirement has caused confusion and large file uploads, and he was open to considering easier ways to document conditions. Members also discussed continuity in scoring across districts, and Lewis explained that district staff appointed by chief district engineers use a handbook and scoring matrix, with the scores entered into a computer system so evaluators do not see the final score while scoring.
The committee also discussed funding levels and carry-forward balances for the program. Lewis said the program began with $20 million authorized in HR92, noted underruns from completed projects, and reported a carry-forward amount that had grown to $355,432.42 available for reauthorization as of October 13. In response to questions, he said the current process concentrates applications into a short window, with 63% of applications arriving in the last few days and 417 on October 1, which created a heavy workload but was completed on time. The meeting then moved to multimodal funding priorities, with Jennifer Kersner of Kentuckians for Better Transportation introducing herself and offering condolences for the UPS aviation incident before beginning her remarks.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of S. 100, an act to study supply and demand for
- Workers need to be informed of heat stress, ergonomics, workplace violence, fire, and electrical safety
- We can do that by conducting a comprehensive study of our local supply and demand and then have that
- You know, the way I put it is it's not a supply issue, it's an access issue.
- Gloves, hair nets, and masks are often in short supply.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy held its first hearing of the 194th session to take public testimony on 21 cannabis-related bills. Chairs Donahue and Gómez outlined hearing procedures and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. Much of the hearing focused on the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), with Senator Mike Moore urging support for S. 90 to create an inspector general unit within the CCC. He argued the commission has suffered from dysfunction, workplace harassment allegations, delayed governance reforms, missed fee collections, and high legal costs, and said stronger legislative oversight is needed. Committee members largely agreed the CCC needs reform, though some expressed hope that new leadership would improve operations.
A major theme was market structure and business viability. Representative Tyler testified for H. 183 to raise adult-use purchase limits from one ounce to two ounces, saying the change would reduce confusion and help retailers compete with neighboring states. Senator Payano supported S. 100, which would require a study of cannabis supply and demand to guide cultivation licensing, warning that oversupply is driving down prices and threatening cultivators. The Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition, represented by Ryan Dominguez, backed a package of bills aimed at increasing revenue, reducing regulatory burdens, attracting investment, and stabilizing the market, including higher purchase limits, simpler badge and testing rules, and a phased increase in the retail license cap. Attorneys Kevin Conroy and Mike Ross also supported raising the cap, arguing that the industry lacks capital and that more investment and exit opportunities are needed for provisional and distressed licensees.
The most contentious issue was whether to raise the retail license cap from three to six. Supporters, including several business owners and industry advocates such as Peyton Shubrick, Tito Jackson, Armani White, Sean Burt, and others, said the current cap traps owners in declining businesses, prevents exits, and limits access to capital. They argued that many social equity and economic empowerment operators are struggling, that oversupply has pushed prices down, and that allowing more ownership could help businesses scale or sell. Opponents, including Senator Liz Miranda and several social equity operators, warned that lifting the cap now would let larger operators and multi-state companies dominate the market and harm equity-owned businesses. Miranda’s S. 88 would instead strengthen enforcement of ownership limits through audits, whistleblower protections, an anonymous tip line, and greater transparency. Another major topic was worker and consumer safety: Laura Bruno, Danny Carson, Al Vega, and others supported H. 194 after the death of Lorna McMurray, arguing for a CCC workplace and consumer safety department, better ventilation and PPE standards, stronger testing oversight, and retaliation protections for workers. The hearing ended without votes, with members thanking testifiers and indicating the committee would continue reviewing the bills.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- knowing all of the rules and regulations, and I just don't think that this, or that this step in the supply
- And the parishes gave out money to help with housing or electricity.
- I have a tenant directly under me; her electricity was turned off.
- Her electricity was turned off April 13th. I filed eviction April 17th.
Bills:
HCR41 , HB11 , HB227 , HB243 , HB278 , HB335 , HB424 , HB454 , HB455 , HB492 , HB623 , HB641 , HB660 , HB708 , HB719 , HB940 , HB1029 , HB1053 , HB1069 , HB1077
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
coupons, rebates, alcohol regulation, malt beverages, Louisiana Department of Revenue, remembrance, Charlie Kirk, state recognition, October 14, memorial day, court filings, electronic filing, letter size paper, privacy, legal procedure, recusal, district attorney, substitute attorney, appointment process, legal proceedings
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Staffing costs, food, utilities, and medical supplies have all increased, and we're working hard to retain
- Changing the electric bus depreciation model now, long after the fact, is a real slap in the face to
- Changing the electric bus depreciation model now, long after the fact, is a real slap in the face to
- Changing the electric bus depreciation model now, long after the fact, is a real slap in the face to
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee held a public hearing on proposed substitute House Bill 2289, the House operating budget. Budget staff Mary Monroe gave a detailed overview of the proposal’s near general fund outlook, reserve levels, major revenue assumptions, and major spending and savings items. She highlighted assumed revenue from capital gains and a proposed “millionaires tax,” a transfer from the budget stabilization account, administrative reductions across agencies, and several major policy shifts, including changes affecting Working Connections Child Care, K-12 education, higher education, long-term care, behavioral health, wildfire response, and state employee compensation. Members then asked questions, including about the higher education building account/operating fee swap and its interaction with the capital budget and Climate Commitment Act funds. The committee also announced amendment deadlines for the budget process.
The bulk of the meeting was public testimony, with many speakers generally supporting or opposing specific parts of the budget. Supportive testimony praised funding for wildfire prevention, public health, reproductive health, civil legal aid, the Poison Center, some higher education institutions, and certain disability and child welfare services. Many speakers urged restoration or protection of funding for K-12 education, especially transition to kindergarten, local effort assistance, bus depreciation, and Running Start; others opposed cuts to child care, early learning, public defense, long-term care, adult day and home care services, occupational/physical/speech therapy for Medicaid patients, and community and technical colleges. Several local government, health, and nonprofit representatives also asked the committee to preserve public works, homelessness, energy assistance, environmental justice, and recovery/diversion programs, while some business and public safety groups sought continued funding for organized retail crime prevention and related initiatives.
No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee recessed briefly and later resumed with virtual testimony, where additional witnesses repeated concerns about education cuts, long-term care, health care access, disability services, dispute resolution, early childhood programs, and the need for ongoing or increased funding in those areas.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We represent about 200 food and beverage supply chain, retail, farmer, distribution companies.
- chain retail farmer distribution supply chain retail farmer distribution companies.<00:40:21.920><c>
- So I rely heavily on credit cards to pay for my groceries and other essential supplies, making my credit
- , making my credit card debt supplies, making my credit card debt very,<00:44:59.280><c> very</c><00:
- , that adds about 30% to the electricity, that adds about 30% to the cost<01:09:11.199><c> of</c><01:
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1790 HD1, which would require law enforcement and oversight agencies to collect and report data on stops, use of force, and complaints to the Hawaii Crime Lab, which would publish incident-level information and annual reports. Supporters, including the Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the ACLU of Hawaii, Hawaii Justice Rising, and the Policing Project, said the bill would improve transparency, help identify disparities, and support better policy and accountability. OHA requested amendments to ensure Hawaiians are identified as a distinct category in the data, and the University of Hawaii’s Ashley Rubin said the Crime Lab would work with agencies to make implementation as seamless as possible. The Department of Law Enforcement supported the bill’s intent but asked for a longer timeline and culturally appropriate methodology, while HPD opposed the bill as written, saying it would require too many new data points, create a significant administrative burden, and rely on subjective perceptions of race and ethnicity; HPD also noted it is piloting an e-citation system that could help with data collection. Committee members questioned HPD about current manual processes and technology options. The chair reported 18 testimonies total: 15 in support, one in opposition, and two with comments, and no vote was taken in the excerpt.
The committee then heard HB 1611 HD1, which would phase down the general excise tax on groceries and nonprescription drugs until a full exemption takes effect in 2034. The Department of Taxation offered technical recommendations, including clearer definitions for groceries and nonprescription drugs and a technical change regarding the county surcharge exemption. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, argued the GET on groceries is regressive and worsens food insecurity, especially for low-income households, and said the bill would provide needed relief. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered technical concerns, including a possible wholesale-tax enforcement issue once the exemption is fully phased in. The excerpt ends during testimony on HB 1611, with no final committee action shown.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 25, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, when the power goes off, that means the electricity is off.
- The electrical grid is already struggling to keep up.
- Where's the electricity going to come from?
- My home electricity going to come from?
- </c><00:34:48.399><c> car</c> charge your statemanded electric car charge your statemanded electric car
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 16, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What is in short supply is at least on the other knows it. Everyone in this chamber knows knows it.
- What is in<00:35:21.200><c> short</c><00:35:21.520><c> supply</c><00:35:22.480><c> is</c><00:35:23.680
- c> least</c><00:35:24.160><c> on</c><00:35:24.320><c> the</c><00:35:24.480><c> other</c> In short supply
- Just weeks ago, FirstEnergy visited the Public Utility Commission of Ohio seeking to raise electricity
- </c><02:47:05.680><c> bills</c> seeking to raise electricity bills seeking to raise electricity bills
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 7th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 1075A and then we'd be on to Select File for 889, Senator Klaus's change a penalty in the State Electrical
- You have to pay your building permit fees, and you have to have the routine inspections from electrical
- The second major cost is the cost of construction, the materials that are used, the supplies that you
- This led to electricians potentially doing electrical work without a license.
- ensuring that critically important information for the public, like regarding water quality and water supply
Bills:
LB815A , LB838A , LB912A , LB972A , LB1126A , LB962A , LB1114 , LB921 , LB937 , LB803 , LB803A , LB1032 , LB1032A , LB1075 , LB1075A , LB889 , LB878 , LB933 , LB304 , LB304A , LB1096 , LB1096A , LB1165 , LB1165A , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB743 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LB787
Keywords:
LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Is it that some of the schools don't want to work with schools that really only supply a few students
- of that relationship, as much as I would have just loved to pick out the general mechanical and electrical
- We're not paying the electric bill. We're not paying the water. We're not paying anything.
- Funds were also used on background checks, safety supplies, first aid materials, environmental services
- Funds were also used on background checks, safety supplies, first aid materials, environmental services
Committee:
Joint Education Committee
Summary:
The meeting focused heavily on dual credit programming across North Dakota, with presentations from Valley City State University, Lake Region State College, Fargo Public Schools, and teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose. Speakers described dual credit as a way to give high school students college-level rigor, reduce future tuition costs, and help students explore academic and career pathways. Several presenters emphasized that strong local relationships between colleges and school districts are central to program quality, especially in rural areas where access to advanced coursework can be limited.
Valley City State University outlined its quality-control model, including annual teacher trainings, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty evaluations, qualification standards, school visits, and a goal of building 24-credit College Studies Certificates. The university reported about 504 students in the fall and 559 in the spring, with roughly 5,539 projected credit hours and about 130 students expected to earn the 24-credit certificate. Members asked about faculty qualifications, online versus in-person delivery, student retention, revenue, and whether a more centralized statewide model might be more efficient; the presenter said centralization could reduce duplication but might weaken local relationships and choice.
Lake Region State College described a broader regional model, with about 913 dual credit students last fall across 44 school districts, roughly half of them taking online college courses and half taking face-to-face courses taught by qualified high school teachers serving as adjuncts. The college said it has paid for graduate credits to help teachers meet credentialing requirements and reimburses districts for teacher support and materials. Fargo Public Schools reported 50 dual credit courses through multiple higher-ed partners, 1,571 enrollments, and a 12.61% increase in participation, while also raising concerns about inconsistent registration systems, credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity across institutions. Teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose reinforced the value of dual credit, while noting concerns about retention in foundational science courses and the importance of maintaining rigor and support for students.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- food, if we want to have food that is locally grown, we need to have farms that exist in order to supply
- lot about how these help farmers, and I want to add that these farmers contribute to local food supplies
- You're moving us from a more vulnerable to a less vulnerable food supply setup.
- fencing</c><00:59:12.960><c> or</c><00:59:13.200><c> pumps</c><00:59:13.520><c> or</c> powerful electric
- fencing or pumps or powerful electric fencing or pumps or whatever<00:59:14.559><c> that</c><00:59:14.799
Committee:
Senate Finance
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds (05/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And then I just wanted, I supplied information on the other two dedicated accounts, the debt recovery
- And then I just wanted—I supplied information on the other two dedicated accounts, the debt recovery
- So first, all amounts in excess of the threshold price of $1 per allowance are rebated back to electric
- So first, all amounts in excess of the threshold price of $1 per allowance are rebated back to electric
- So, first, all amounts in excess of the threshold price of $1 per allowance are rebated back to electric
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds met to review the House budget provision that would impose a 5% administrative charge on a broad list of dedicated funds, with some exemptions. Members discussed the House approach versus the Senate’s more general approach of leaving the governor discretion over which funds could be charged. The chair explained the committee was hearing from agencies about any legal, contractual, or practical reasons their funds should be exempt, and the agenda was expanded to include several departments and written submissions from others.
The Department of Education testified first, identifying several funds it said should be exempt: a printing revolving fund that is funded by transfers rather than fees; teacher certification, which is self-funded by educator licensing fees and would require an immediate fee increase if charged; a vending stand set-aside tied to the federal Randolph-Sheppard program and subject to federal approval and vendor committee procedures; and a public school infrastructure/safety account, where most revenue is transferred from the education trust fund or general fund rather than generated by fees. Members questioned the department about the effect on school safety projects and whether the fee would simply reduce the number of projects completed each year.
The Veterans Home asked for exemptions for three funds: a donation benefit account used for recreational activities and quality-of-life expenses for residents, a small memorial trust fund whose interest supports veteran activities, and a resident member account that holds veterans’ personal income such as Social Security and pensions. The department argued the charge would reduce donations, cut services, and effectively function like an income tax on vulnerable veterans. The Banking Department also requested exemption for its consumer credit administration license fund, saying it is used to keep exam fees low and is expressly intended by statute to reduce costs on regulated businesses; it said the 5% charge would undermine that framework and could eventually force higher fees.
The Department of Justice began testimony on its dedicated funds, starting with the medical legal investigative fund, which pays for death investigations and related services under statute and without general fund support. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee mainly heard testimony and asked questions about the practical and legal effects of applying the administrative charge.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/11/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It will allow the dispensing of a 30-day supply of a non-controlled oral anti-cancer medication by a
- It will allow the dispensing of a 30-day<00:06:06.240><c> supply</c><00:06:06.560><c> of</c><00:06:06.720
- ><c> a</c><00:06:06.880><c> non-controlled</c><00:06:07.680><c> oral</c> 30-day supply of a non-controlled
- oral 30-day supply of a non-controlled oral cancer<00:06:08.639><c> anti-cancer</c><00:06:09.440><c>
- engineer, graduating at the electrical engineer, graduating at the top<01:56:57.280><c> of</c><01:56
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- their plate, and Algebra 2 that you're so passionate about does seem to be maybe that carrot we can supply
- And Algebra 2 that you're so passionate about does seem to be maybe that carrot we can supply the school
- that carrot about does seem to be maybe that carrot we<00:50:48.520><c> can</c><00:50:48.760><c> supply
- the school districts with we can supply the school districts with um<00:50:51.760><c> but</c><00:50:
- they're fixing our cars they're electric they're fixing our cars they're doing<00:52:23.960><c> the<
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I know I can remember back when our supply, oil supply company was sued, got caught up in a suit over
- against Duke Energy right now in one of the municipalities in North Carolina, and they produce electricity
- We've been working with the whole standing gravel supply chain, the landowners, the miners, the ready-mix
- and concrete association, and developers—the whole supply chain—to come up with a solution whereby we
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which was presented as a narrowly focused ban on climate-change damages lawsuits rather than a measure affecting emissions claims, pollution claims, or private property rights. The author and supporters said the bill was intended to stop speculative suits targeting energy producers, farmers, truckers, manufacturers, and other businesses for global climate impacts, while preserving claims for actual legal violations under state or federal environmental and safety laws. After a substitute amendment was adopted to clarify and streamline the bill, the committee heard extensive support from oil and gas, chemical, business, port, and legal reform groups, along with a few opposition speakers who argued the bill could still be read to shield industry too broadly or weaken climate accountability. HB 804 was reported favorably as amended.
The committee then considered HB 802, as amended, which creates a watershed conservation fund tied to the Amite River Basin. The author explained that the bill was narrowed from a statewide proposal to a basin-specific program to reduce flood risk and restore watershed areas using existing severance revenue from sand mining, modeled in part on coastal restoration funding. Supporters from the concrete industry, landowners, levee boards, and conservation groups described it as a practical, low-cost, non-government solution to help remediate old sand and gravel pits and improve flood control. With no opposition cards and no objections, HB 802 was reported favorably as amended.
Finally, the committee heard HB 934, as substituted, which would allow licensed wildlife rehabilitators to possess white-tailed deer fawns under specific conditions, including disease monitoring, release only within the same management zone, and other handling requirements. The author said the bill was meant to prevent the euthanizing of orphaned fawns that could be rehabilitated and to create a lawful pathway for licensed care. A supporter described her experience rescuing an orphaned fawn that was later confiscated and killed, while the Louisiana Wildlife Federation opposed the measure, warning it could effectively create a captive deer program, undermine wildlife conservation principles, and lead to dangerous or inhumane facilities. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 934, before final committee action is shown.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Jul 2nd, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- these are actually taken from a pilot project that we used on identified through Mora and San Miguel electric
- And so that's really the supply chain, if you will, for reforesting these severely burned landscapes.
- It also funds the equipment and supplies that support those facilities So the timeline for these activities
- Phase two is estimated to be just over 29 million and we'll fund the construction equipment and supplies
- Phase 4 is estimated to be just over 33 million for the construction of equipment and supplies for a
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- They generate electricity.
- In the military, we learned one thing quickly: do not rely on a single supply line. You diversify.
- That protects families, small businesses, and critical infrastructure from fuel price spikes and supply
- security is national security in the military we learned one thing quickly do not rely on a single supply
- That protects families, small businesses, and critical infrastructure from fuel price spikes and supply
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HHS, HHS DEFER Public Hearings 02-18-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- get off of the streets because that's not enough to save to put the deposit down, rent, save, pay electricity
- We're also going to remove non-prescription drugs and medical supplies because that's what the HSN and
- :15:44.159><c> medical</c> non-prescription drugs and medical non-prescription drugs and medical supplies
- 15:45.920><c> what</c><01:15:46.159><c> the</c><01:15:46.719><c> um</c><01:15:47.040><c> HSN</c> supplies
- because that's what the um HSN supplies because that's what the um HSN and<01:15:48.960><c> the</c>
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 3025, relating to medical debt, with multiple organizations and individuals, including the Office of Wellness and Resilience, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Queens Health Systems, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Aloha Care, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction, Hawaii Data Collaborative, and Hawaii Appleseed, all speaking in support. No opposition was heard, and the member present had no questions.
The committee then took up SB 3199, which would establish a mental health emerging therapies task force. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with speakers including veterans, clinicians, researchers, and advocacy groups describing personal experiences with PTSD, depression, traumatic brain injury, and treatment-resistant conditions, and arguing that Hawaii should prepare for regulated access to emerging therapies such as MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and ibogaine. The Department of Health and some medical organizations provided comments, and one opposition witness was called but not present. The chair noted broad support, especially from veterans, and no vote was taken during the excerpt.
The final measure discussed was SB 3324, relating to Medicaid. The Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, Aloha Care, and numerous care-provider and aging/disability organizations testified in support, while one witness was in opposition and several others offered comments. The discussion then moved to SB 2563, relating to homelessness, where the Department of the Attorney General offered comments on specific sections and recommended adopting suggested amendments if the bill proceeds. Additional testimony on SB 2563 began with support from several individuals, including Shelby Pikachu, who emphasized the severity of homelessness and related social problems in the community.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- 00:38:04.560><c> Alabama</c><00:38:05.040><c> Board</c><00:38:05.280><c> of</c><00:38:05.520><c> Electrical
- They'll provide IT services and office furniture and supplies.
- /c><00:42:13.280><c> and</c> services and office furniture and services and office furniture and supplies
- 14.960><c> will</c><00:42:15.200><c> adopt</c><00:42:15.520><c> rules</c><00:42:15.839><c> and</c> supplies
- They also will adopt rules and supplies.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 05:40 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I can tell you that my insurance has gone up, my property taxes have gone up, my electricity has gone
- My electricity has gone up. Taxpayers are groaning.
- And as we help them transition their equipment away from diesel to electric, Mr.
- Speaker, I want to make sure that they have the opportunity... ...to electric, Mr.
- And when we ask that farmer to sell it and transition it to electric farm equipment, Mr.
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification