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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study: Proposing Legislation for State-Controlled Sale of Cannabis (11/16/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY3Z4VXtFWk, 2026-07-02T03:39:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study with the Purpose of Proposing Legislation, State-Controlled Sales of Cannabis and Cannabis Products, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study: Proposing Legislation for State-Controlled Sale of Cannabis (11/03/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeU4A6Lv_Iw, 2026-07-02T03:39:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study with the Purpose of Proposing Legislation, State-Controlled Sales of Cannabis and Cannabis Products, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study: Proposing Legislation for State-Controlled Sale of Cannabis (11/03/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrJkBneTreI, 2026-07-02T03:39:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study with the Purpose of Proposing Legislation, State-Controlled Sales of Cannabis and Cannabis Products, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study: Proposing Legislation for State-Controlled Sale of Cannabis (09/18/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaJAK9pOiOA, 2026-07-02T03:39:47+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study with the Purpose of Proposing Legislation, State-Controlled Sales of Cannabis and Cannabis Products, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee BR Sub. on General Government (2-10-22)
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Education Policy and Administration (03/10/2025)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- and local government. implications to the states um I can implications to the states um I can speak<
- </c><04:08:50.479><c> to</c><04:08:50.640><c> find</c> library or the public library to find library
- </c> or um taking a book out of a library or um taking a book out of a library we're<04:14:42.760><c>
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 749, which would require high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The prime sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns that students lack basic historical knowledge about communism and its effects, and argued that a short, flexible requirement could be embedded in an existing course without creating a new full class. He described communism as a totalitarian ideology and cited historical examples including the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Cold War, and current events involving Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan as reasons students should understand the topic.
Members asked whether the subject is already covered in current social studies standards, whether one hour is enough, and whether the bill would apply to public, private, parochial, and charter schools. The sponsor said he did not believe communism is specifically required in current standards, that he would prefer a full course but was proposing a minimal requirement, and that he intended the bill to apply broadly to schools under the Department of Education’s umbrella, though he acknowledged the wording may need clarification for charter schools. He also said the proposal was both reactive and proactive, based on anecdotal concerns and his teaching experience.
A second supporter testified that he was born in the Soviet Union and favored the bill, but suggested the instruction should emphasize critical thinking and explain both why communism can appeal to some people and why it can have harmful consequences. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I am State Senator Rebecca Rausch.
- Ada Gennis, Chair of the Board of Library Trustees and the Wayland Free Public Library, formerly part
- of the United States.
- out loud at this moment a request to send us the breakdown of state by state and which pieces align
- loud at this moment a request to just send us the breakdown of state-by-state and which pieces align
Summary:
The committee held a lengthy hybrid hearing of the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, with testimony spanning local board training, animal welfare and enforcement, municipal charters, water district dissolution, and other home rule matters. Chairs Rausch and Lewis set strict time limits because of the large number of speakers and explained that written testimony would also be accepted. Members heard from local officials, advocates, municipal employees, and residents, with many bills receiving broad support from municipal and advocacy witnesses.
Several speakers supported bills requiring or expanding training for local boards and commissions, including pre-service training for planning, zoning, and other land use boards. Supporters said training would help volunteers understand complex laws, improve consistency, reduce legal challenges, and speed up housing and development decisions. Related testimony also backed a bill to modernize historic district commissions and another to allow associate planning board members to serve more broadly when needed to maintain quorums.
A major portion of the hearing focused on animal legislation. Witnesses supported bills to expand citations for cruel conditions beyond dogs, update dangerous dog procedures, improve animal health inspections and breeder oversight, strengthen tethering rules, and protect pet consumers. Animal control officers, humane organizations, and some victims of dog attacks described enforcement gaps and the need for clearer standards, while several dog trainers and the American Kennel Club opposed parts of the dangerous dog bill and tethering restrictions, arguing they would limit humane training tools and professional discretion. The committee also heard strong support for a bill to create a statewide pet shop and consumer protection framework.
The committee also heard testimony on several local home rule petitions. Medford officials and residents strongly supported a new city charter that would replace the current at-large council with ward-based representation and periodic charter review. Wayland representatives supported a bill to preserve the library’s Millennium Fund as intended, Cambridge officials backed creation of an employment and job training trust, and Carver officials supported dissolving the North Carver Water District due to compliance and financial problems. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair repeatedly invited written testimony and follow-up materials.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, in the gallery, we have advocates from across our state participating in the advocacy day, which
- Durant has been licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaiʻi since 2004.
- Mariano has been licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaiʻi since 2004.
- He has appeared in our state circuit and district courts as well as in federal district court.
- He has appeared in our state circuit and district courts as well as in federal District.
Bills:
SCR8, SR10, SCR90, SR85, SCR110, SR103, SCR54, SR52, SCR107, SR101, SCR178, SR173, SR76, SCR40, SR30, SCR145, SR137, SCR62, SCR95, SR90, SCR45, SR44, SCR119, SR112, SCR63, SR57, SCR21, SR18, SCR27, SR24, SCR75, SR69, SCR7, SR7, SCR149, SCR55, SR53, SCR180, SR175, SCR86, SR77, SCR59, SCR41, SR31, HB1678, HB1824, SCR177, SR172, SCR5, SCR85, SR75, SCR139, SR131, SCR146, SR138, SR84, SCR31, SR27, SCR46, SR45, SCR48, SR47, SCR9, SR11, SCR83, SR73, SCR20, SR17, SCR56, SR54, SCR87, SCR39, SR29, SCR142, SR134, SCR203, SR191, SCR200, SR188, SCR196, SR184, SCR194, SR183, SCR114, SR107, SCR166, SR157, SCR96, SR91, SCR172, SR163, SCR109, SR102, SCR50, SR49, SCR64, SR58, SCR184, SR165, SCR81, SR71, SCR19, SR16, SCR22, SR19, SCR32, SR28, SCR57, SR55, SCR58, SR56, SCR103, SR97, SCR159, SR150, SCR163, SR154, SCR169, SR160, SCR68, SR63, SCR105, SR99, SCR112, SR105, SCR198, SR186, SCR11, SR9, SCR132, SR124, SCR189, SR179, SCR26, SR23, SCR93, SR88, SCR117, SR110, SCR164, SR155, SCR165, SR156, SCR170, SR161, SCR168, SR159, SCR173, SCR197, SCR47, SR46, SCR94, SR89, SCR99, SR93, SCR100, SR94, SCR130, SR122, SCR78, SR82, SCR154, SR145, SCR195, SR192, SCR162, SR153, SCR201, SR189, SCR202, SR190
Keywords:
building permits, seniors, health care, disability, safety modifications, county regulations, expedited processing, older adults, disability access, healthcare, permit processing, home modifications, kupuna, accessibility, parking, business hours, aging population, parking accessibility, private business hours, affordable housing
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas being one of them.
- And courts in those states still retain authority to override ODG when necessary. Even in Texas.
- Even in Texas, the most cited state for ODG says that physicians can deviate from ODG.
- of Texas?
- state guidelines and ODG.
Keywords:
employment discrimination, criminal history, rehabilitation, hiring process, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, workplace equality, labor rights, domestic abuse, unpaid leave, employee rights, workplace protection, mental health, survivor support, workers' compensation, employment benefits, claims process, fraud prevention, legal petition
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- state my home. home. home.
- </c> in our great state. in our great state.
- ,</c> that in the United States, that in the United States, but<00:37:24.640><c> I'm</c><00:37:24.800
- </c> the state. the state.
- </c><00:40:27.360><c> And</c> state fiscal year 2027 grants. And state fiscal year 2027 grants.
Keywords:
public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability
HI
Keywords:
HB2271, Hawaii budget, emergency appropriation, public employment cost items, collective bargaining, labor grievances, temporary hazard pay, state employees, bargaining unit 1, bargaining unit 10, BU-1, BU-10, Department of Education, University of Hawaii, general fund, revolving funds, interdepartmental transfers, settlement agreement, arbitration award, court order
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, I am State Senator Victoria Hunt from the 5th Legislative District.
- State Senator Steve Conway representing the 29th Legislative District.
- state or local governments.
- state or local governments.
- I’m Jason Hill at the Washington State Association of UA Plumbers and Pipefitters.
Keywords:
unemployment insurance, UI benefits, striking workers, strike, labor dispute, retroactive wages, overpayment assessment, overpayment recovery, Employment Security Department, ESD, claimant notice, benefit recoupment, Washington unemployment law, worker notice, federal unemployment tax credit, state unemployment fund, workers' compensation, industrial insurance, premium rates, rate transparency
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- is not covered, 95% of the state is covered population-wise.
- is not covered, 95% of the state is covered population-wise.
- The rest of the state is a rural district.
- As you know, we don't receive any state general funds.
- We could look at samples of other states and... ...states are doing, so it's not like we have to invent
Keywords:
special license plates, transportation, funding, nonprofits, charitable contributions, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement, safety fund, state funding, Arizona Revised Statutes, towing regulation, private towing carriers, vehicle impound, towing rates, preemption, DUI, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, driving privileges
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 02:03 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- the first kind of pillar, there's a coordinated set of appropriations that are designed to boost the state
- Essentially, you have set the stage for a universal early childhood system in the state of New Mexico
- You've focused on affordability strategies, albeit at the state taking on a larger share of health care
- a big theme, not only in our Office of Cybersecurity, but having that office work with a myriad of state
- This is a core function of state government.
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We all know this is a very, very innovative state.
- Higher education is the engine of the state, I will say.
- and one at Washington State University.
- aid awards to the awarding state agency.
- way that they do about everything else in the state.
Keywords:
medical school, medical education, letter grades, grading system, pass/fail, tiered grading, student assessment, curriculum, University of Washington, Washington State University, School of Medicine, physician training, academic standards, coursework evaluation, RCW 28B, SB 6259, Washington, state financial aid, higher education, public college
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, but all this does is it allows Secretary of State to notify someone of a penalty by email unless
- is it allows Uh but all this does is it allows Secretary<00:02:42.959><c> of</c><00:02:43.040><c> State
- </c><00:02:44.160><c> notify</c><00:02:44.800><c> someone</c><00:02:45.200><c> of</c> Secretary of State
- Uh, but this bill very simply marries up the FCPA that we have here in the state of Alabama with the
- Thank you all. amendment elections in the state of amendment elections in the state of Alabama.
Keywords:
law enforcement, false information, criminal penalty, public safety, identification, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure, professional services, education, HB252, Class IV municipality, Class IV municipalities, municipal audit, audit rotation, certified public accountant, CPA, municipal accounting, Section 11-43B-9, county and municipal government
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- These auctions bring in revenue to the state, which is then distributed to five different accounts that
- John, could you please state your name for the record? Oh, I'm sorry. John Axtell, citizen.
- The state must cover the cost for these clients and for clients without state coverage.
- The state must cover the cost for these clients, and for clients without state coverage, HCA collects
- I'm excited to bring this tiny bill that actually saves the state some money.
Keywords:
climate change, commitment act, emission reductions, sustainability, environmental policy, HB 2254, Washington, Health Care Authority, partnership access line, psychiatric consultation line, first approach skills training, behavioral health, mental health, assessment, administrative costs, health insurance, health carriers, self-funded plans, multiple employer welfare arrangement, MEWA
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Fees for these filings are set by rule by the Secretary of State.
- These fees are currently deposited with the state treasurer.
- Fees for these filings are set by rule by the Secretary of State.
- These are currently deposited with the state treasurer.
- The bill also addresses Secretary of State functions and a few other programs.
Keywords:
corporate filings, secretary of state, business entity filings, annual reports, foreign corporation, domestic corporation, nonprofit corporation, registered agent, trademark assignment, charities division, entity registration, foreign registration, ministerial filing duty, filing refusal, international student exchange, exchange visitor placement organization, doing business in Washington, remote worker, branch campus, notary certification
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington state is a Washington state is a substantial employer with a substantial IT system.
- , but within the other states as well.
- Moody's Analytics has raised alarm bells for 23 states. Guess what? We're one of those states.
- We have left our state at a competitive disadvantage without more matching funds for both state and local
- of police officers, with the state police, the state association of police officers, the fire chiefs
Keywords:
economic development, federal funds, state funding, infrastructure, grants, local government, emergency responders, emergency response, disaster response, obstruction of law enforcement, gross misdemeanor, public safety, incident command system, emergency operation zone, emergency management, law enforcement restrictions, warrant requirement, search and seizure, civil liberties, due process
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The state of Minnesota has, it's kind of like our state bank, and it can provide a lot of needed help
- </c><00:22:09.320><c> of</c> it's a tremendous program state of it's a tremendous program state of Minnesota
- </c><00:52:49.079><c> dollars</c><00:52:49.400><c> in</c> with State dollars in with State dollars in
- </c> repay that money owed back to the state repay that money owed back to the state so<01:02:30.760>
- </c> consumers money uh creation of the state consumers money uh creation of the state program<01:20:
Keywords:
HF770, Rural Finance Authority, RFA, capital investment, state bonds, general obligation bonds, bonding bill, agricultural loans, farm loans, beginning farmer, new farmer, seller-sponsored loans, loan restructuring, agricultural improvement loans, livestock expansion, modernization loans, rural development, Minnesota agriculture, farm credit, chapter 41B