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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- The contributions that we make to our communities in prison, through programming, through education,
- The real question today is not whether we can afford to provide these educational programs, but whether
- Moving on to an act relative to educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults.
- I'm here to testify with the act related to educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults.
- We have education and mental health programming.
Summary:
The committee heard extensive testimony on several Judiciary bills, with the largest portion focused on S. 1178/H. 2052 to reduce mass incarceration and end life without parole. People incarcerated at MCI Framingham, MCI Norfolk, and NCCI Gardner described personal growth, rehabilitation, restorative justice work, family separation, and the belief that parole eligibility after long sentences would better reflect public safety and human development. Speakers emphasized that life without parole removes hope and can undermine rehabilitation, while supporters argued that many lifers are older, less likely to reoffend, and could contribute positively if given a chance at parole review. Committee members did not take votes during the hearing.
The committee also heard testimony on S. 1139 to restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims involving tobacco use, with Sen. Keenan explaining that a recent SJC decision had cut off claims where the injured person did not sue within three years before death. He said the bill would restore families’ ability to seek redress in cases involving long-latency tobacco harms like COPD. Another major topic was S. 1205, which would add abusive litigation to the definition of coercive control in domestic violence law; Sen. Michael Moore said the bill would stop abusers from using repeated court filings to harass and financially burden survivors.
The committee also took up S. 1114 on automatic record sealing, with Sen. Friedman and others arguing that the current petition-based process is slow, burdensome, and disproportionately harms people with criminal records, especially Black and Latino residents. Testimony also supported H. 1965/S. 1132 on compensation for wrongful conviction, with advocates and sponsors describing a faster administrative claims process, transitional support, and higher compensation without the current cap. Sen. Payano testified for S. 1241 to expand educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults, saying education reduces recidivism and improves reentry outcomes.
A substantial portion of the hearing focused on S. 2522, an update to Massachusetts’ shield law for reproductive and gender-affirming care. Sen. Friedman, the Attorney General’s office, and DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said the bill is needed to strengthen protections against out-of-state legal attacks, protect patient and provider data, clarify enforcement authority, and add a state-level EMTALA-style emergency care requirement. Committee members asked detailed questions about prescription labeling, the prescription monitoring program, attorney discipline, custody and full faith and credit issues, and whether the bill’s enforcement language could create unintended limits or conflicts. The Attorney General’s office said it would provide follow-up written testimony on several technical questions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- and the substitute promotes flexibility and cost-effective maintenance options to help extend infrastructure
- It still takes, you know, a minimum amount of time to build a piece of infrastructure that looks like
- It still takes, you know, a minimum amount of time to build a piece of infrastructure that looks like
- plan to develop, the developer would sign a contract with the transmission company for whatever infrastructure
- seeks to address these challenges by giving PUC discretion to distribute funds for the in-ERCOT loan program
Bills:
SB438, SB512, SB647, SB648, SB1495, SB2121, SB2145, SB2154, SB2167, SB2184, SB2211, SB2268, SB2349, SB2443, SB2629, SB2702, SB2902
Keywords:
SB 438, Texas, State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative law judge, ALJ, public information act, open records, confidentiality, privacy, home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, social security number, family members, Government Code 552.117, Government Code 552.1175, Tax Code 25.025, public records, government transparency
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and took up several pending bills, voting favorably on SB 1612, SB 2717, SB 1468, SB 1642, and SB 1789. SB 1612 was reported favorably with objections to the local and contested calendar, while SB 2717, SB 1468, SB 1642, and SB 1789 were reported favorably, with SB 1642 and SB 1789 sent to the floor. SB 2717 would create the Texas Energy Efficiency Council; SB 1642 would add an executive director to the Texas Department of Insurance structure; and SB 1789 would establish pole standards and clarify PUC authority and remedies. The committee also heard an ERCOT update from CEO Pablo Vegas on the updated long-term load forecast, which showed a much higher unadjusted growth projection driven largely by data centers. ERCOT described an adjusted forecast using historical delays and lower realized build rates, and members discussed reliability, generation timelines, and the importance of SB 6 for demand response and flexibility.
The committee then heard and left pending SB 2629, which would allow condominium and property owners’ association meetings and voting by electronic means; SB 2702, which would let nationally certified professionals test backflow prevention assemblies without a separate TCEQ license; SB 2167, which would let TDLR pause new license applications tied to human trafficking emergency orders or pending SOAH cases; SB 2349, which would exempt short-term leases and certain leasebacks from flood disclosure requirements; SB 2121, which would tighten the data broker registry law; and SB 2443, which would authorize TDLR electronic delivery of notices and other documents. Testimony generally supported these bills as cleanup, modernization, or workforce-streamlining measures, with some members expressing caution about electronic meetings and emphasizing in-person accountability.
The committee also heard SB 2902 on coerced debt and identity theft, with testimony from a law professor and family violence advocates supporting stronger protections for survivors and suggesting a police report as an additional proof option. SB 512, a refiled bill restricting money transmission license holders from fining users for terms-of-service violations, also received supportive testimony and was left pending. Later, the committee heard SB 2145 on allowing certain TIF boards to meet virtually in narrow circumstances, SB 2268 on extending Texas Energy Fund loan deadlines in some cases, SB 1495 creating an EV supply equipment advisory board, SB 2154 regulating delivery network companies under a statewide framework, SB 2184 lowering the age for pyrotechnic operator and fireworks display permits from 21 to 18, SB 2211 on combining data centers, power generation, and produced-water desalination projects, and SB 647 on title theft protections and clerk authority to refuse fraudulent filings. Most of these bills were left pending after brief testimony and questions, with members focusing on reliability, regulation, and safeguards against fraud.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
To receive a closed briefing on Department of Defense cyber operations. Feb 25th, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Cybersecurity Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, right now with the way our programs work...
- So a lot we can do by getting into the program detail, line by line.
- My view is that the deputy... has to go program by program, line by line, not hand it off to somebody
- And you know, in some ways. as broad an education as you can get.
- We've got to get into the programs, the detail of each program.
Keywords:
Steven Feinberg, Deputy Secretary of Defense, national security, budget cuts, military readiness, global threats, Department of Defense
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on the nomination of Steven Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense. The committee emphasized the urgent need for strong leadership in response to a complex array of global threats posed by adversarial coalitions, including China, Russia, and Iran. The discussions highlighted concerns regarding budget cuts and personnel reductions within the Department of Defense, showcasing the challenges posed by the current economic context and the pressing need to maintain military readiness and capabilities. Various members expressed their apprehensions about how impending layoffs and budget reductions would impact the defense workforce and national security.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- It service uh our infrastructure needs.
- planning, and long-term infrastructure planning, and long-term infrastructure replacement.<00:07
- management is a critical infrastructure management is a critical infrastructure need<00:27:06.559
- to our infrastructure.
- Uh in that basin we that program.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-18-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- programs and others.
- programs and others.
- programs and others.
- programs and others.
- Uh, we have our Kentucky Proud program or Buy Local programs.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 28, which would create a framework for the $5 million in agricultural economic development funding included in the 2024 budget. Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell testified that the bill is intended to support agriculture-focused economic development, especially processing and further processing projects, by giving the Department of Agriculture tools to identify opportunities, convene partners, and offer incentives. He emphasized the role of the new economic development division in the department and said the effort is meant to complement, not replace, the work of the state Economic Development Cabinet.
Shell and several senators described the bill as a rural development tool aimed at helping smaller communities attract projects that fit their scale. He cited examples such as poultry processing, grain and elevator operations, milling, and specialty crop ventures, arguing that local processing can create jobs, strengthen markets for farmers, and keep more value in Kentucky. Senators discussed the need for return-on-investment metrics and clawback provisions for unsuccessful projects, and Shell said the framework includes those concepts. He also said the department is working on opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel, biofuels, and other markets that could bring more acres into production.
Members also raised questions about small-farm innovation, raw milk, and direct-to-consumer opportunities. Shell said raw milk testing and related consumer protection issues are more closely tied to the University of Kentucky and the department’s consumer/environmental protection functions than to the bill’s economic development focus, but he said the department can help expand small-farm programs such as Kentucky Proud, Buy Local, KOAP, CAP, food-as-medicine efforts, LFPA, and farm-to-school initiatives. The discussion also turned to beef processing and feedlot development, with Shell saying Kentucky wants a beef processor but first needs to prove it can feed cattle at scale; he said changing conditions in western states could create an opening for Kentucky if it can build the necessary supply chain.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
Transcript Highlights:
- Comp Corp is funding a number of promising programs to support this population.
- We've seen a major involvement in these programs, absolutely.
- So, yeah, we definitely see a major interest and involvement in those programs.
- We provide direct support and... ...process and business infrastructure.
- My third ask would be to continue to invest in micro-lending programs.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business held an informational hearing focused on the conditions facing small and micro businesses in Massachusetts and the state programs intended to support them. Chairs Andy Vargas and Adam Gomez opened by emphasizing equitable economic development, the importance of CDFIs, and the need to help underserved entrepreneurs, especially women, minorities, veterans, immigrants, and other groups facing barriers. Committee members noted the hearing would not take up bills, and testimony was limited to 10 minutes per organization.
State and quasi-public agency witnesses described current programs and funding. Dico Gibral of the Executive Office of Economic Development highlighted the Business Front Door, multilingual access, small business office hours in Gateway Cities, and funding in the Mass Leads Act, including support for CDFIs, small business technology, and capital grants. Tom Hooper of Commonwealth Corporation described workforce training programs such as the Workforce Training Fund, Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, and Career Technical Initiative, saying they help small businesses train workers, fill labor shortages, and support returning citizens and people with disabilities. Committee members asked about federal funding uncertainty, workforce migration, training schedules, and program uptake.
Business and advocacy groups focused on cost pressures and regulatory burdens. The Massachusetts Restaurant Association urged continuation of outdoor dining and takeout alcohol sales, and pressed for relief from high credit card swipe fees, support for surcharging, and streamlining municipal licensing. The Retailers Association of Massachusetts cited survey results showing inflation, utility costs, payroll taxes, health insurance, and interchange fees as major concerns, and said many members might sell or close within five years; it also backed ending the state prohibition on surcharging and creating an Office of Main Streets Massachusetts. MACDC, BECKMA, and the Coalition for an Equitable Economy emphasized the need for more technical assistance, CDFI and small business funding, and protections against rising costs, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and immigration enforcement impacts on immigrant-heavy business districts. No votes were taken.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Her passion for education is inspiring, and her ideas about new educational opportunities will provide
- We heard facing critical infrastructure.
- Miller-Meeks of Iowa, is a critical reauthorization of a program from the bipartisan infrastructure law
- The program provides students with an...
- , a master's degree in physical education and educational physical education and educational leadership
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
State of the Union Address by the President of the United States (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The gentleman from Oklahoma, Mr. Hearn. The gentleman from New York, Mr. Jeff.
- The senator from Oklahoma, Mr. Langford. The senator from South Carolina, Mr. Scott.
- The senator from Oklahoma, Mr. Langford. The senator from Oklahoma, Mr. Langford.
- And students and educators in every And students and educators in every state<01:44:32.400>
have - Have to rebuild that program a little bit, but it won't take long.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Education. S.B. 13, 2026, 1328, 1329, 1347.
- This has nothing to do with the Empowerment Scholarship Account Program.
- Whatever has been... ...with the Empowerment Scholarship Account Program.
- We've talked to the Department of Education.
- We've talked to the Department of Education.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife REVISED Apr 23rd, 2026 at 08:30 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- So, how there's mychniman was raised on a 1/5 generation farm and ranch in Garber, Oklahoma.
- Tyler graduated with an economics degree from Oklahoma State University in May of 2017.
- I'm from Garborough, Oklahoma, north central part of the state. I was actively involved in FFA.
- Attended Oklahoma State University, immediately came back to the farm.
- a cattle operation that consists of a cow calf enterprise and then also a red heifer development program
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and infrastructure projects in St. and infrastructure projects in St.
- Ers and his family launched a mental health program in Indiana called Kicking the Stigma, aimed at educating
- fairness and education? fairness and education?
- Treasury than the education of the American people, early childhood education, K through 12, higher education
- Treasury than the education of the American people, early childhood education, K through 12, higher education
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/25/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- What does success look like with this educational program? Wonderful question.
- Is it a state insurance program? What is that safety net program? So these are not state programs.
- These are actually programs... So these are not state programs.
- What is that safety net program? So these are not state programs.
- Page 204 is the Relay Missouri program and equipment distribution program.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance May 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And San Juan Water Commission, which I sat on that board, we're starting an education program where we're
- programs.
- And so that's been a great program.
- I want to mention real quickly a couple of new programs. We are expanding our welding program.
- But we're going to start that program back.
TX
Keywords:
Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, when we started the lottery back in '90, this was around the idea to fund education, whether
- On the third page, we take a picture of education characteristics.
- On the first page, in the far right column, you have the estimated contribution to education, which was
- Twenty-five million of that, so about a quarter of it, is going to education.
- Three days out of a calendar year of education, you know.
Keywords:
business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 28th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- By allowing a permit exemption, the dam and surrounding natural infrastructure could be maintained more
- This population growth brings with it increased pressure on our water infrastructure.
- In education, you know where I live we have a lot of immigrant workers.
- Horrible programs. You've got to go through the Department of Labor.
- Obviously, tapping into our infrastructure is more efficient in the long run.
Keywords:
migrant labor housing, migrant housing, farmworker housing, migrant agricultural worker, agricultural labor, farm labor contractor, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, TDHCA, civil penalty, housing code enforcement, sanitation, occupancy standards, retaliation, worker complaint, language access, Spanish-language outreach, H-2A visa, temporary agricultural workers, unlicensed housing, rural housing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This measure, as Chairman Metcalf mentioned, is an expansion of an existing program. at the PUC that
- Bill 2869, allowing ERCOT utilities to have access to the program.
- During the interim, the SB 1133 program was implemented, and valuable lessons were learned.
- Dedicated to the program by statute, the program may also receive support through gifts, grants, and
- The current program was not covering damage to the actual land from trash, debris, and pollutants.
Bills:
HB246, HB796, HB 1056, HB1544, HB1846, HB2001, HB2618, HB2625, HB2869, HB2898, HB3069, HB3114, HB3157, HB3228, HJR98, HB246
Keywords:
federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- You can get on the five-year averaging program if you do that.
- concern that out-of-state entities come in and mine our water, extract from our water resources in Oklahoma
- For some of these program rules and implementations, as far as the five-year metering, that would be
- only to operators but also to surface owners as iodine is considered part of the surface state in Oklahoma
- We dispose of almost four times the amount of iodine that we capture in Oklahoma currently.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm on the board at Rivier University and they have an early childhood education program, and so I'll
- childhood education program and so I'll childhood education program and so I'll speak<01:39:54.880
- infrastructure improvements. infrastructure improvements.
- >> And did an hourlong program. >> And did an hourlong program.
- participate in this program. participate in this program. >> Fascinating.