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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PBS Info Briefing - Mon Apr 20, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, the purpose of this month or so.
  • </c> uh month or so. uh month or so.
  • So, we're uh that situational awareness.
  • </c> for the past several months. for the past several months.
  • So, um, I'm not aware of that either.
Bills: SCR21 , SCR75 , SCR50 , SCR149 , SCR47 , SCR163 , SCR169 , SCR170
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, is there a way last six months.
  • ,</c> news the last uh probably six months, news the last uh probably six months, but<00:21:07.520><c
  • Parent<00:59:08.160><c> aware.
  • It's Minnesota's quality Parent aware.
  • </c><01:26:32.480><c> in</c> not have to wait another 18 months in not have to wait another 18 months
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Aug 18th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So just so you're aware, I was the Director of Nursing here for three years starting back in 2015.
  • Madam Chair, I'm not aware of any other LPN programs in the other schools.
  • Awareness strategies to support alcohol use disorder treatment expansion.
  • And then just to raise awareness so that people can plan and realize that they can drive an hour and
  • Madam Chair, Representative Lundstrom, I am not aware of that, but that is a very interesting idea.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/13/2026)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that's because when the warrant article is written next month for vote at town meeting in May, that
  • <00:10:17.279><c> next</c> the warrant article is written next the warrant article is written next month
  • for vote on the town uh at town month for vote on the town uh at town meeting<00:10:21.839><c> in</c
  • when the roof is finished um<00:10:35.920><c> about</c><00:10:36.240><c> six</c><00:10:36.560><c> months
  • um</c><00:10:37.760><c> we</c><00:10:38.079><c> could</c><00:10:38.240><c> have</c> um about six months
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • She continued to ask for more and more, about once per month.
  • /c><00:04:26.120><c> about</c><00:04:26.360><c> once</c><00:04:26.680><c> per</c><00:04:26.840><c> month
  • </c> continued asking about once per month continued asking about once per month and<00:04:27.160><c>
  • or every year, so ICE was likely already very well aware of his whereabouts and location because he
  • </c><01:03:02.960><c> or</c> report to ice um every six months or report to ice um every six months or
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders. Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities. Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • So is that 12 consecutive months, or is it like 12 months out of a 13-month period?
  • increase in production for a seventh month, does it reset the calendar to a new 12 months consecutive
  • Yeah, he's indicating that it's 12 consecutive months. Okay.
  • , a seventh month is above that threshold, then it resets to another 12 consecutive months.
  • As we're all aware, 1176 gave us a study in Section 27 related to exempted properties.
Summary: The committee met to continue its tax reform and relief study agenda, approved the December 3, 2025 minutes, and announced a new subcommittee to examine property tax statement issues with counties, auditors, and the tax office. Representative Headland was named chair, Senator Rummel vice chair, and Representatives Dressler and Dr. Dr. and Senator Patton were also assigned. The chair noted the group may need an additional meeting and thanked staff and attendees. A major portion of the meeting focused on economic development incentives. The Department of Commerce presented on the Renaissance Zone program and TIF districts, describing Renaissance Zones as locally tailored tools that combine local property tax relief with state income tax incentives. Commerce said the program has supported thousands of projects since 1999 and cited examples from Beach and Mandan showing increases in property and taxable value, business retention, housing, and downtown revitalization. Committee members raised concerns that smaller rural communities often lack the staff and expertise to apply, and Commerce said it provides outreach through conferences, office hours, and one-on-one assistance. League of Cities and local officials from Bismarck and Ellendale echoed the capacity issue, discussed how the programs have worked in their communities, and suggested possible reforms or more targeted support for small towns. Ellendale’s mayor also described two TIF districts, one for industrial infrastructure in Oaks and one for housing infrastructure tied to a data center project in Ellendale. The committee then turned to stripper oil taxation. The Tax Department gave a comparison of oil and gas tax structures in selected states, noting that most have some form of stripper or marginal well provision, while Alaska does not appear to have a specific stripper-well exemption. Members asked for more detail on definitions and North Dakota’s annual adjusted rate. The Department of Mineral Resources followed with a detailed presentation on North Dakota stripper wells, explaining the statutory thresholds, the 12-consecutive-month production test, and the fact that once a well qualifies it remains on stripper status even if production later rises. DMR said about 11,332 stripper wells are active, representing roughly 54% of wells and about 16% of state production, and emphasized that stripper status can extend well life, preserve tax revenue, and reduce orphaned wells. Committee members and industry witnesses discussed refracs, the economics of keeping marginal wells active, and the competitive disadvantage created by North Dakota’s oil price discount. No votes were taken on these informational items.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Health Care & Wellness

Transcript Highlights:
  • Every month, I speak to patients across the country, including in Washington, who have received these
  • Every month, I speak to patients across the country, including in Washington, who have received these
  • These are the patients I talk to every month on the hotline.
  • As this committee is aware, Washington's current timely payment framework is built around an aggregate
  • As this committee is aware, Washington's current timely payment framework is built around an aggregate
Bills: SB5915 , SB5988 , SB6025 , SJM8002
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Feb 2nd, 2026

Judiciary and Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the eight months I have served since the governor's appointment, I can report that the caliber of
  • I think you indicated you'd been on about eight months.
  • And he was, in the last six months, and he had not applied prior to that.
  • And from what I have seen already in the eight months, the idea of making policy by these judges is not
  • I'm not aware of having disparaged anybody.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Nov 6th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've been engaging in system mapping conversations over the last several months with each of those state
  • are going to be able to address some of the challenges that we're going to be facing in the coming months
  • This really starts our key findings from the assessment we conducted over the last several months.
  • As I mentioned, this initiative started about six or seven months ago.
  • The family gets, I believe, 45 minutes a month of service coordination.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Leg Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Legacy Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Specifically, this month we are promoting the Sweet Potato Comfort Pie organization.
  • Secondly, as Chair, I had a chance to visit with a lot of folks throughout the last couple of months,
  • Just for the committee, I think most are aware that many of the veteran programs...
  • Every month, we come together to bring different cultures and values.
  • I remember having a conversation a couple of months ago with some folks from the Hmong community when
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/28/2025)

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm not aware currently of any pending.
  • </c><01:28:10.920><c> there's</c><01:28:11.119><c> no</c> I'm not aware there's no I'm not aware there's
  • So they're made aware of critical incident stress.
  • </c><03:39:22.760><c> of</c> successful maybe 3 to four months of successful maybe 3 to four months of
  • He asked for specific issues the witness is aware of.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Privacy and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • The shortages have been declared resolved by the Food and Drug Administration months and months and months
  • Yes, the shortages have been declared resolved by the Food and Drug Administration months and months
  • and months ago.
  • and months ago.
  • What should they be aware of?
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

House in Session Mar 12th, 2026

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Honorable members, as we recognize Autoimmune Awareness Month this March, I would like to take a moment
  • It's one of the biggest bills they have to pay every month.
  • have gone up $30 a month.
  • have gone up $30 a month.
  • aware of, and dual citizenship is just not one of them.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum calls, and introductory remarks, including recognition of former Representative Ardian Zika and law enforcement officer of the day Representative Chuck Brannan. Members also unveiled a portrait of Speaker Daniel Perez, with extended remarks praising his leadership and the institution of the House. The Speaker then explained the process for taking up returning messages from the Senate, noting that the House would consider Senate amendments to bills already passed by both chambers. The House first concurred in Senate amendments and passed CS/CS/HB 1503 on computer science education and certification, which adds computer science and artificial intelligence content to high school instruction and creates a teacher certification program, with implementation delayed to give the Department of Education time to develop curriculum. The chamber then considered CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity, adopting a House amendment to allow local governments to buy into the cyber grant program whether or not they receive a grant, add a five-year sunset, and keep the program under the Florida Digital Service rather than a university. The House concurred in the Senate amendment and passed the bill 104-1. Members also refused to concur in Senate amendments to CS/HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over military installations and HB 6011 on reporting gifts or honoraria, sending both bills back to the Senate. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/HB 1471, which would create a process for designating domestic terrorist organizations and related restrictions. Supporters said the Senate amendment clarified the definition of “promote,” refined notice and timeline requirements, and aligned the bill with federal-style procedures; opponents argued it lacked due process, could chill speech, and gave the governor and cabinet unprecedented power without adequate evidentiary standards or judicial review. Members also debated a related public records bill, CS/CS/HB 1473, which would exempt certain records tied to the designation process; critics said the exemption would further reduce transparency and due process. Despite objections, the House adopted the amendments and passed HB 1471 by 80-25, while the public records measure was taken up as a technical companion to align with the newly amended bill.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-12 (10:30AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Honorable members, as we recognize Autoimmune Awareness Month this March, I would like to take a moment
  • It's one of the biggest bills they have to pay every month.
  • It's one of the biggest bills they have to pay every month.
  • have gone up $30 a month.
  • , someone just decides to register six months ahead, like, yeah, six months before they will they be
Summary: The House met with a quorum present, heard prayers and ceremonial remarks, and then took up a series of returning messages from the Senate. The first major item was CS/CS/HB 1503 on computer science education and certification. Members explained that the House concurred in a Senate amendment that restored teacher certificate language, kept computer science and AI-related content in the bill, and delayed implementation to give the Department of Education time to develop curriculum. The House adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 105-0. The House also considered CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity. Members adopted a House amendment allowing local governments to buy into the cyber grant program even if they do not receive a grant, adding a five-year sunset and reporting provisions. The House then concurred in the Senate amendment shifting grant administration from a university to the Florida Digital Service, and passed the bill 104-1. Several other returning messages were rejected or sent back to the Senate. The House refused to concur in Senate amendments to CS/HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over military installations and HB 6011 on reporting gifts or honoraria, as well as CS/HB 851 on professional learning for instructional and school administrative personnel. The most contentious debate came on CS/CS/HB 1471, which concerns systems of law and terrorist organizations; the Senate amendment defined “promote,” refined notice and timeline requirements, and retained references to Sharia law. Opponents argued the bill was overbroad, lacked due process and evidentiary standards, and threatened First Amendment rights, while supporters said it targeted conduct, not speech, and protected against terrorist support. The House adopted the amendment and passed the bill 80-25. The House then took up a related public records bill, CS/CS/HB 1473, which made a technical conforming change to align with HB 1471; debate focused on transparency and due process concerns.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Select Committee on Pension Policy Jul 21st, 2026

Select Committee on Pension Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sorry, the discovery plan is due at the end of the month. I'm sorry.
  • The discovery plan is due at the end of the month.
  • month, I've shared a link to a resource on the OSA website.
  • Well, based on the Executive Committee last month, Well, based on the Executive Committee last month,
  • I know many of us became aware of it largely because I've been here a long time.
Summary: The Executive Committee of the State Committee on Pension Policy approved the June minutes and received updates from staff and counsel. The attorney reported on two class action matters: the Fowler/Probst Fowler teacher interest case, where a court ordered the state to pay $118 million and the state has appealed and sought a stay, and the Dawson case challenging last year’s HB 2034 related to the LEOFF 1 plan, where the complaint was amended and the state plans to move to dismiss. The actuary also provided a brief update on asset smoothing and offered to provide additional education on the topic. The committee then focused on interim work planning and the September agenda. Members discussed an ad hoc COLA for PERS and TRS Plan 1 retirees, with staff explaining options for making a COLA part of the base budget or otherwise structuring it. The committee agreed to move forward with a bill for a Plan 1 ad hoc COLA and to have it considered in October, with a request for fiscal analysis. The committee also heard from a Washington State Patrol Troopers Association representative about survivor medical benefits, and staff said a cost estimate could be prepared for October if the proposal included retroactive coverage. For September, the committee set the agenda to include PERS eligibility for animal control officers, a LEOFF 1 medical study update with possible action, and the Plan 1 ad hoc COLA item. Staff said the work plan would also add the ongoing Plan 1 COLA and survivor medical topics to October, along with preliminary 2027 meeting dates. The meeting ended with informal approval of the September agenda and adjournment.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • Volunteers have worked tirelessly to bring awareness to a problem that should not exist and help our
  • goes on Year while disregarding what goes on during<00:04:21.519><c> winter</c><00:04:21.840><c> months
  • /c><00:04:22.320><c> our</c><00:04:22.479><c> frozen</c><00:04:22.919><c> lakes</c> during winter months
  • We meet once a month.
  • </c><00:09:33.800><c> we</c> Minnesota um so we meet once a month we Minnesota um so we meet once a month
Summary: The committee heard House File 1120, the follow-up “Keep It Clean” bill from Representative Andrew Myers, which would create grant funding for local governments and organizations to improve garbage removal and related clean-water programs, especially around frozen lakes and winter recreation areas. Myers said the earlier Keep It Clean effort to enforce litter laws on frozen lakes had already reduced garbage in the water, and he framed this bill as a way to expand that success with additional resources. Testifier Robin Dwight of the Upper Red Lake Area Association and Keep It Clean Coalition described growing problems with trash and human waste on ice, said the coalition now has 60 members representing more than 10,000 lakes, and explained that local programs use dumpsters and separation systems to manage waste. Tom Johnson of the MPCA and Assistant Commissioner Bob Myers of the DNR both testified in support, saying improper disposal of human and solid waste is a real and growing problem and that the public education campaign has changed behavior on the ice. Members asked about the bill’s results and funding needs. Representative Pelz asked for more context on the coalition’s impact, and Dwight said the group has been active for about three years and recently launched a survey to gather more data on infrastructure needs for wheelhouse users. Representative Fiser asked what dollar amount would be needed, and Myers said the bill seeks general fund dollars, with a rough ideal range of one to two million dollars, though he emphasized he wanted to work with the committee on the final amount and funding mechanism. The discussion also noted a second related bill with a $10 wheelhouse fee as another possible funding option. No opposition testimony was presented. After discussion, the chair renewed the motion to lay over House File 1120 for possible inclusion in a future bill, and the bill was laid over.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I think we're looking for six months or three months.
  • Children are particularly vulnerable because they're curious, impulsive, and lack awareness.
  • Children are particularly vulnerable because they're curious, impulsive, and lack awareness of the dangers
  • We're proud to be the pioneers in this space, but we're also keenly aware of the responsibility that
  • Would they be aware of the technology? How prevalent is this at points of sale? Great question.
Summary: The commission met for its fourth hearing on emerging firearm technology, focused on personalized firearms and related privacy issues. Co-chairs noted the commission’s charge to study personalized firearm incentives, risks from digital manufacturing codes and AI, and the costs of requiring personalized firearm and microstamp technologies, and said the report deadline is being extended to July 31. They also announced the next public hearing for April 17 at 11:00 a.m., limited to Massachusetts residents. The first witness, Kai Kloepfer of Biofire, described the company’s personalized 9mm smart gun and argued it is designed to prevent unauthorized use through biometric authentication, local encrypted data storage, no wireless connectivity, and automatic disarming when released. He said Biofire opposes any mandate requiring personalized firearms, calling such mandates a de facto gun ban that would stifle innovation, limit consumer choice, and burden a still-developing market. He said the company has a patent portfolio, has received thousands of pre-orders, is shipping in all 50 states, and is approved for sale in Massachusetts; he also said the gun costs about $1,500, is currently sold online, and is intended mainly for home defense. Members questioned him about sales, manufacturing, battery life, repairability, transfer of ownership, possible expansion to other firearms, and whether microstamping could be incorporated. A Massachusetts firearms roster official, Michaela Dunn, explained the state’s testing and approval process for handguns and confirmed that the Biofire firearm is now on the Massachusetts roster and commercially available for retail sale in the state. Kate Crockford of the ACLU of Massachusetts testified only on facial recognition, warning that commercially available systems show significant demographic bias and that Massachusetts lacks comprehensive biometric privacy protections. She urged passage of pending data privacy and biometric privacy bills, including the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act and related measures, before any broader use of biometric verification in firearm laws. Commissioners discussed privacy concerns, and Biofire said its system is zero-knowledge and would likely comply with stronger biometric privacy laws. No votes were taken and no formal action was reported beyond the scheduling announcement and the extension effort.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee Apr 29th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • You have tried to lower the backlog, you've tried to deal with the funding issues, you are aware of the
  • Education and making sure people are aware of the risks and their duties.
  • I'm well aware that you started in 2025.
  • And we're fully aware that that does affect some of the core functions of discipline, admissions, and
  • And while Laura has only been on the job for, I think, either five or six months to date, she's fit that
Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules established a quorum and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Trinidad Solis, M.D., and Gerald Talbert, M.D., to the Medical Board of California. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments before moving to State Bar appointments requiring testimony. The committee heard from George Cardona, reappointed as Chief Trial Counsel of the State Bar, who described reforms made after the Girardi matter, efforts to reduce discipline disparities, backlog reduction measures, and staffing shortages tied to a vacancy rate and increased incoming complaints. Senators questioned him about safeguards against misconduct, the John Eastman disbarment case, discipline disparities affecting Black and Latino attorneys, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, and the use of AI in complaints and pleadings. Public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others supported his confirmation, and the committee voted 3-0 to advance him to the full Senate. The committee then heard from Laura Enderton Speed, nominated as Executive Director of the State Bar. She emphasized restoring public trust, improving operations, addressing the February 2025 bar exam problems, and strengthening discipline and admissions processes. Senators asked about the State Bar’s structural budget deficit, the ongoing audit and investigations related to the bar exam, conflict-of-interest safeguards after Girardi, and plans for the future of the bar exam. Public testimony was uniformly supportive, and the committee voted 5-0 to advance her nomination to the Senate floor. The meeting concluded with final votes on the earlier items, thanks to Senator Jones for his service on the committee, and adjournment to executive session after a cake presentation.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Edfin Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Public awareness campaigns are really powerful tools.
  • In one year, a public awareness campaign was part of that, and a big part of it was that they were able
  • We are committed to being a key communicator and champion for the public awareness campaign.
  • Here is hours for a month of gained learning, and you can apply golf scoring to this, just so you know
  • But we are aware of that, and we are always innovating and looking for additional ways to reach each
Bills: HF1966 , HF54 , HF2043 , HF1171 , HF2741
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement.
  • And whereas, in recognition of Sisterhood Month for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Women's History Month
  • I'm not sure about those agencies, but the district attorneys are certainly aware.
  • And typically, there are some programs—are you aware—where I don't know.
  • We're just ensuring that within one month, the OSBI is notified, so they have the report as well.
Summary: The Senate began with several ceremonial recognitions, including citations for the Destiny Christian School girls volleyball team and football team for state championships, and for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, in connection with Delta Day at the Capitol and Women’s History Month. Members and guests were welcomed to speak briefly before the chamber returned to its agenda. The chamber then considered a series of bills. SB 444, dealing with hospice handling and disposal of controlled dangerous substances left after a patient’s death, passed 39-0. SB 1327, restoring the Tourism and Recreation Commission’s authority and adding general commission-member requirements, passed 27-12. SB 1061, a mortgage broker fee cleanup bill, passed 38-0. SB 1425, repealing an obsolete health care workforce board, passed 40-0. SB 1455, extending the sunset for the Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects, and Licensed Interior Designers, passed 28-11 and then also passed the emergency with 38-1. SB 1458, an Attorney General-request bill to align grand jury witness confidentiality statutes, failed 24-14. The Senate also passed SB 1460, which increases penalties for repeat peeping Tom and clandestine recording offenses and makes second or subsequent offenses sex offenses, by a vote of 38-3. SB 1480, creating a youth apprenticeship pilot program, passed 42-0 and then passed the emergency. SB 1530, updating the Oklahoma Research Development Rebate Program and encouraging private partnerships with higher education, passed 36-4. SB 1543, allowing multiple DUI charges within one year to be prosecuted as a single felony case and making related cleanup changes, passed 37-6 after extended debate about diversion, due process, and testing issues. SB 1555, aligning the state definition of intellectual disability with federal standards, passed 42-0, with a later correction noting the final vote as 42-1. SB 1593, updating outdated OSU-Tulsa trustee language, passed 43-0 and then passed the emergency. SB 1730, requiring law enforcement to copy OSBI on sexual offense reports, passed 37-6. SB 1209, which would have excluded Sundays and federal holidays from the eviction filing-to-hearing timeline, failed on a 21-21 tie after debate over landlord rights, service timing, and court delays.