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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HWN DEFER, EDT-HWN, EDT Public Hearings 04-15-2025

Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And um state outside of Hawaii, right?
  • <00:09:04.640> like This has been proven in states like This has been proven in states like
  • backdoor to state-run dependency backdoor to state-run dependency program.<00:09:09.600> FP
  • that, you know, we see in other states that, you know, we see in other states where<00:26:17.840
  • <00:33:07.039> of gaming framework for the state of gaming framework for the state of whether
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs briefly met and adjourned after noting that GM 574, a nomination on its agenda, had been withdrawn, leaving the committee with no business to consider. A separate joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Economic Development and Hawaiian Affairs then took up HCR 192, a resolution to convene a tourism and gaming working group. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Nation of Hawaii, and CARES, said the measure would allow Hawaiians to have a seat at the table, learn from Native nations with gaming experience, and make informed decisions about whether and how gaming should be approached. Some supporters emphasized that the working group was about research and self-determination, not immediate legalization, and suggested the state should focus on broader economic development options as well. Opponents, including the Honolulu prosecuting attorney and several community members and faith leaders, warned that gambling would increase addiction, crime, family breakdown, debt, and exploitation of low-income and vulnerable residents. They argued that online sports betting and other forms of gaming would be especially harmful, with some citing examples from other states and concerns about problem gambling, domestic violence, and illegal activity. Committee members questioned witnesses about the purpose of the working group and whether it could provide enough data to make an informed decision, while supporters and opponents alike acknowledged the need for Hawaiians to be involved in any future discussion. No vote or final action on HCR 192 was taken in the portion provided.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Mar 25th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • That means 90% of the rest of the states have gotten rid of it. And of the 5 states.
  • Morrow Oaks, the state treasurer of Utah. He's the 26th state treasurer.
  • So in in 2011 and you tie was the first state to pass a legal tender at and that allowed the state to
  • Now most states do not tax gold and silver at the state level.
  • But the state wouldn't be paying gold. The state would be Payne dollars to the platform.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

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  • what we're stating today.
  • As mentioned, San Jose State, at the time San Jose College, and later San Jose State University, actually
  • This bill allows the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to borrow up to $590 million from state funds
  • No state funds will be used to help this effort.
  • No state funds will be used to help this effort.
Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and pledge that reflected on Japanese American incarceration during World War II and recent storm-related losses in California. The chamber then handled routine procedural matters, guest introductions, and several consent and file items before moving to floor debate on a series of resolutions and budget measures. The main policy item was HR 82, declaring February 19, 2026, a day of remembrance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans. Members from both parties and several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the injustice of Executive Order 9066, the importance of remembering civil liberties failures, and the need to guard against similar abuses today. The resolution drew some criticism of its rhetoric toward federal law enforcement, but after debate the Assembly added 72 coauthors and adopted HR 82 by voice vote. The chamber also adopted ACR 128, a resolution recognizing solidarity with Ukraine, and later passed ACA 7, a constitutional amendment related to government preferences, after a partisan debate over whether it would restore or prohibit discrimination. The Assembly also took up two budget-related concurrence items. AB 107, described as technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and adjustments related to Proposition 4 projects, passed concurrence 59-3 and was sent immediately to the Governor. AB 117 authorized the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to borrow up to $590 million from already awarded transit capital funds to support operating costs for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain; supporters called it a bridge loan to stabilize transit, while opponents called it a bailout lacking accountability. The measure passed concurrence 52-16 and was also transmitted to the Governor. The session ended with adjournments in memory of former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, with members praising his leadership in city government, energy policy, and clean energy development. The Speaker then announced the bill introduction deadline and the next floor session date before adjourning the Assembly until Monday, February 23, 2026.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 29th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a state representative, a state senator, and in the United States Congress, she herself was a registered
  • As I stated earlier, the amount of services that she provided to the state of Texas was just so heartbreaking
  • Here's what some of the best in the state do.
  • I am the Deputy State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
  • You have to borrow that money.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education May 19th, 2026

Education

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  • Other states that are our peer states—Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee—already
  • Other states that do the same thing.
  • These are not state employees.
  • with the state police and others that would look at our oldest schools all over the state that could
  • Because in other states that you refer to, if I just do a quick search, other states are promoting school
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 29th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • East Baton Rouge Parish is the largest population in the state.
  • Whittington, please state your name and your position.
  • , who may be a party to this, but also the state that oversees other issues.
  • states may or may not face, where they're only looking at errors of law.
  • And we have historic neighborhoods throughout the state.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 29th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Would you state your name for the record, please? Pardon me? State your name for the record.
  • I'm from the state of Texas.
  • Our state is our State Department of War. I'm sorry?
  • In this state, not one.
  • It does all over the state. It does all over the state. I've been in front of...
Summary: The committee first adopted a three-minute rule for the rest of the meeting by a 9-3 vote. It then took up SB 217, which would reorganize Orleans Parish courts by reducing judgeships in criminal, juvenile, traffic, and municipal courts and, through an adopted amendment, creating one civil district court with 13 judges and allowing hearing officers. Senator Morris argued the changes were based on caseload comparisons and population data; opponents from the Urban League and ACLU said the bill was driven by power rather than efficiency, relied on incomplete or inconsistent data, would strain the courts, and would reduce minority representation on the bench. The committee reported the bill favorably as amended by an 11-4 vote. The committee next considered SB 197, which would reduce the number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal by two. Senator Morris again cited filings and caseload comparisons, while opponents argued the bill ignored the intensity and complexity of appellate work, could increase backlog and costs, and would disproportionately affect Black women judges. The bill was reported favorably by an 11-4 vote. The committee also adopted HCR 11, expressing support for the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard and the Youth Challenge Program, and reported favorably SB 85, creating an insurance fund for retired St. Charles Parish sheriff’s employees. Several other measures were advanced with little or no opposition. HB 833 created the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force and was amended to add representatives from the coroners’ association, a survivor appointed by STAR, and a licensed clinical social worker; it was reported favorably. HB 816, with a technical correction, prohibited foreign adversaries from acquiring property near military installations and was reported favorably. HB 1053, dealing with definitions for dealers and retail dealers and allowing certain businesses to serve complimentary alcoholic beverages under agreed-upon floor amendments, was reported favorably. HB 153, as amended, removed the Office of Debt Recovery from the bill and limited it to prohibiting reporting certain criminal fines and fees to credit bureaus; it was reported favorably. SB 75, on cybersecurity reimbursement and baseline standards for local governments after cyber incidents, was reported favorably after testimony from GOSEP and others. SB 200, allowing expropriation of land near military bases owned by foreign adversaries when a court finds a threat to public health and safety, was also reported favorably after extensive testimony and discussion. Finally, HB 454, the Gracie Claire Rushing Act on chain of custody for human remains and internal organs, was converted into a substitute bill, adopted, and then introduced for further discussion, with the sponsor describing it as a transparency and accountability measure for grieving families.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 23rd, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • State police has stated that that actually would put us in some violations of how that information can
  • We're the only facility in the United States licensed by the state as well as the federal government.
  • hold time in any state.
  • We are not a legal limit state. We are an impairment state.
  • I am the State Director for Right on Crime.
Summary: The committee first handled housekeeping by voluntarily deferring HB 123, HB 255, and HB 994 without objection. It then took up SCR 3 by Sen. Myers, which sought to delay implementation of a State Police rule change affecting criminal history background checks for certain health care workers and authorized agents until October 1, 2026, to avoid hiring delays. An amendment was adopted to remove language authorizing parish and local law enforcement to perform checks during the interim. After testimony from health care stakeholders who supported the delay, SCR 3 as amended was reported favorably. The committee next considered HB 978 by Rep. Lecombe, which as amended changed the bill from a town-of-Addis-specific exception to a broader adjustment in the population threshold for municipalities required to remit special costs to the district indigent defender fund, raising the threshold from under 5,000 to under 9,000 population. Supporters said the change would relieve small mayor’s courts and similar local courts of a $45-per-violation burden that was not well suited to those systems. The bill drew support from local officials and was reported favorably as amended. HB 967 by Rep. Moore, which would have expanded parole eligibility for certain long-serving offenders convicted before July 2, 1973 by removing language limiting eligibility to those who had pleaded guilty, generated extensive debate. Supporters argued the bill would only allow elderly prisoners to be considered by the parole board and would not guarantee release, while opponents, including district attorneys and the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, argued the 2022 law already covered those who pled guilty and that the bill would extend relief to people convicted at trial of serious violent crimes. After discussion, the motion to report HB 967 favorably failed on an 8-3 vote. The committee then heard HB 1107 by Rep. Melancon, a post-conviction procedure bill for capital cases involving claims of intellectual disability. The bill, as amended, raised the burden of proof to clear and convincing evidence, required expert reports and IQ information, applied Daubert-style reliability screening, and clarified that it only applies in death penalty cases. Supporters from the Attorney General’s office and district attorneys said the bill would create a clearer procedure and speed resolution of Atkins claims; opponents from disability-rights, criminal defense, and medical groups argued it would replace clinical standards with a rigid statutory definition, rely too heavily on a 75 IQ cutoff, and risk excluding people with genuine intellectual disabilities. Testimony continued through the end of the transcript, with no final committee vote shown on HB 1107.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Mar 24, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
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  • , maintenance organizations in the state, maintenance organizations in the state, including<00:32
  • Those in six states accountability.
  • could you know, consider for the state could you know, consider for the state of<01:05:31.440>
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2433 SD1 relating to condominiums, which would direct the condominium education trust fund toward educational resources for unit owners and require the Real Estate Commission to ensure owners’ interests are represented in funded activities and related rulemaking. Supporters, including the Hawaii Real Estate Commission and a condominium owner advocate, said owners need a seat at the table in condo governance and education efforts. Committee discussion focused on whether the bill was necessary, with the Real Estate Commission indicating it could already use the trust fund for owner education and that owners are already considered stakeholders, though not through a specific commission seat. No vote was taken during the excerpted discussion. The committee then took up SB 2047 SD2 HD1 on pharmacy benefit managers, which would set requirements for maximum allowable cost reimbursement, allow reverse-and-rebill claims after successful appeals, and authorize fines for violations. The Insurance Division offered comments, the Hawaii Pharmacists Association supported the measure with amendments and suggested future PBM reform funding, and Kaiser Permanente requested a technical amendment. A committee question raised whether the staffing and resource request for implementation was too large for a bill focused only on MAC pricing, and the witness said he would provide more data to the next committee. No final action was shown. Next was SB 2425 SD2 HD1 on health insurance and substance use disorder treatment, requiring insurers to honor written assignments of benefits to SUD providers and prohibiting anti-assignment clauses. Supporters described patients being unable to access treatment because of high out-of-pocket costs and said direct payment would reduce harm for people in recovery. HMSA opposed the bill but said it would begin direct payments to non-participating SUD facilities effective March 27, while continuing to object to the assignment-of-benefits portion because of fraud and balance-billing concerns; the Hawaii Association of Health Plans also opposed. Members questioned HMSA about reimbursement mechanics and why the bill was needed if coverage policies were already changing. Finally, the committee heard SB 3045 SD1 HD1, which would require coverage of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies, including for Medicaid managed care, under certain conditions. DHS and the Insurance Division offered comments, while SHPDA, Hilo Benioff Medical Center Foundation, and others supported the bill, citing inconsistent access and a case in which a woman allegedly died after being denied a CGM. HMSA said it already covers medically necessary CGMs and had updated its policy in 2025 for type 1 and insulin-dependent patients, but it raised concerns about expanding mandated coverage to type 2 and gestational diabetes and about supply impacts. The committee also discussed whether the bill duplicated existing coverage standards and why it had been introduced repeatedly. No votes or final dispositions were included in the excerpt.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome everyone to the state Capitol.
  • <00:21:37.240> of Binghamton University or the state of Binghamton University or the state
  • Even then, in most state states, there Even then, in most state states, there is<00:38:08.280> a
  • We just had for the entire state?
  • We are also regulated under the state insurance commission and the state insurance division.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 847, which would create a Kauai pilot program allowing qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications. The Board of Psychology supported the bill’s intent but asked for amendments to delay the effective date or extend the pilot so rules could be written first, and to clarify the education/training language. Supporters, including the Hawaii Psychological Association, Hawaii Mental Health Coalition, and several psychologists, argued that prescribing psychologists have long safety records in other jurisdictions and that the pilot could improve access to care on Kauai, especially amid ongoing mental health needs and storm-related stress. They cited studies and examples from New Mexico, Louisiana, the Department of Defense, and other places. Opponents, including the Hawaii Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Queen’s Medical Center, and a Department of Health representative, said the bill needed substantial work, raised concerns about training, liability, and workforce impacts, and urged a team-based model with psychiatrist oversight rather than independent prescribing. Some testimony also referenced a GAO report, with witnesses disagreeing over its meaning and cost-effectiveness. No vote was taken during the discussion, and members asked questions about how the bill would address the workforce shortage and whether a psychiatrist on Kauai could already meet the need. The committee then moved to SB 2271 on hospital licensing and SB 2272 on home health care licensing. The Department of Health, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported both measures, which were described as streamlining and clarifying licensing oversight by relying on accreditation or certification reports. A member asked whether the bill language on hospital accreditation reports was duplicative, and the response was that the second provision was intended to strengthen enforcement by requiring hospitals to provide the actual report to DOH. The committee did not take final action in the portion of the hearing provided, and the chair noted that all bills on the agenda would later be considered for decision-making.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations 2ND REVISED Mar 4th, 2026 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations

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  • But many states out there have been doing this for decades.
  • And some states, they actually have, they actually put it up on a website. Some states livestream.
  • Does the state have a ceiling for salaries?
  • for the entire state...
  • But the state wouldn't pay for that because it...
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3545 sets responsible standards for state agency usage of AI, requiring human oversight for
  • AI-generated content is used, as well as annual reporting to the public so they know what systems our state
  • I may quote the state wrong. I think it was actually passed out of Idaho.
  • I may quote the state wrong.
  • I would agree. ...term could really benefit us as a state. I would agree with that.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am not stating to high-speed chases.
  • the state of Alabama. the state of Alabama.
  • that is in this state under the UCCCJA. that is in this state under the UCCCJA.
  • as<00:52:09.599> to barriers and home state questions as to barriers and home state questions
  • This bill is going to just state that marine officers across the state of Alabama cannot stop a vehicle
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Insurance Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • we thank you for the opportunity to discuss and to deliberate the business of your people, for your state
  • Absolutely. >> Please just state your name for the record. >> Thank you, Mr.
  • in the state. in the state.
  • This is currently being offered in most every state.
  • <00:40:56.160> a business here in the state a business here in the state a brickandmortar<
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 8th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • State Highway 44.
  • We're like the state of Texas.
  • Many other states and the federal government borrowed language from Texas when drafting their own statutes
  • the interpretation of the state statute.
  • On 30 mile an hour roads in the state of Texas than any other state in this country.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 8th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under current law, there is a broad prohibition on commercial signage between State Highway 186 and State
  • Highway 77 and State Highway 285.
  • Many other states and the federal government borrowed language from Texas when drafting their own.
  • They're sold all over the state.
  • Well, and other states as well.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education May 6th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • trans kid in this state dead. ...before seeing them as human beings.
  • ...against her or cause their district to lose state funding.
  • As a matter of fact, the author of the bill stated that he could...
  • The state knows better than you." At Equality Texas, we believe...
  • As ways to punitively enforce personal political beliefs across the state.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education May 6th, 2025

Public Education

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  • I think that's a win-win for state and localities.
  • We have our clearly stated directions we want to go in this state.
  • Want to save money, we let the state do that.
  • Should state-funded organizations, government state-funded organizations, be able to get ...involved
  • This is, the training would be done by the state.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • State your name, who you're representing if anyone other than yourself, and whether you're testifying
  • We believe this is going to be highly consequential not just for the state of Texas. but for the state
  • We're the Texas State Chamber, and we are testifying on House Bill... House Bill 149.
  • We just didn't make it through the general state calendar, so we bring the bill back.
  • or not, whether it is a foreign or domestic entity, whether it is in-state or out-of-state, and regardless
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Please state your name, position on the bill. You have two minutes.
  • When they have a state license, we also have a state-licensed consulting veterinarian examine all the
  • State your name, position on the bill, and you have two minutes.
  • This allows for dogs to be shipped in from out of state.
  • Please state your name, position, and you have two minutes.