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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Human Services - 03/26/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm sorry, but if it wasn't for Twin Cities Recovery Project, I would be back in jail and still on drugs
  • </c> prison, who's trying to get off drugs prison, who's trying to get off drugs right now.<01:26:17.360
  • You may begin your testimony. reversal drug nilaxon, and create reversal drug nilaxon, and create recovery
  • This proposal restores the intended biennial schedule rather than the current semiannual requirement.
  • This proposal restores the intended biennial schedule rather than the current semiannual requirement.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/09/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> familiar with such as scheduling familiar with such as scheduling employees,<00:13:57.920><c> autocomplete
  • to death from viral online games, to be sexed and sex trafficked, and die by poisoning from illegal drugs
  • trafficked, and die by poisoning from trafficked, and die by poisoning from illegal<01:10:01.679><c> drugs
  • When</c><01:10:03.040><c> a</c><01:10:03.280><c> vulnerable</c><01:10:03.760><c> young</c> illegal drugs
  • When a vulnerable young illegal drugs.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 7, February 17, 2026-PM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Madam Chairman, it's for allergic reactions, not typically for drug reactions, not typically for drug
  • Madam Chairman, it's for allergic reactions, not typically for drug reactions, not typically for drug
  • They have to have their own schedule.
  • They have to uh have<02:19:17.120><c> their</c><02:19:17.280><c> own</c><02:19:17.519><c> schedule.
  • There are just have their own schedule.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 12/17/25

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • 17:37.360><c> also</c><00:17:37.679><c> complaints</c><00:17:38.080><c> around</c><00:17:38.400><c> drug
  • </c> there are also complaints around drug there are also complaints around drug diversion<00:17:39.360
  • And they have to have an assessed need for one of the regularly scheduled services, either health-related
  • And they have to have an assessed need for one of the regularly scheduled services, either health-related
  • And they have to have an assessed need for one of the regularly scheduled services, either health-related
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 029 Feb 11th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><02:15:44.880><c> um</c><02:15:45.440><c> delaying</c> specific drugs. um delaying specific drugs
  • It's a drug. OPM, other people's money, and you guys just cannot get enough.
  • It's a drug. OPM, other people's money, and you guys just cannot get enough.
  • </c><04:44:53.920><c> that</c><04:44:54.240><c> they</c><04:44:54.480><c> had</c> ahead of the schedule
  • that they had ahead of the schedule that they had anticipated<04:44:55.520><c> with</c><04:44:55.680
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 9, February 19, 2026-AM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • these inadvertent cases or in the case that they're actually operating on a federal task force for drugs
  • if there was an action by that officer and participating in a federal task force on immigration or drugs
  • there should be sufficient time to put them at the bottom of the list while still hearing the other scheduled
  • put them at the bottom of the list and ensure they were heard in addition to the other bills still scheduled
  • </c><01:28:42.639><c> for</c> bills that are still scheduled for bills that are still scheduled for committee
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Children and Family Law (02/24/2026)

Children and Family Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • How is it that we're giving children prescription drugs that all have side effects, um, these drugs,
  • </c> giving children prescription drugs giving children prescription drugs that<02:23:13.600><c> all<
  • </c><02:23:19.760><c> um</c><02:23:20.560><c> without</c><02:23:20.960><c> a</c> um these these drugs
  • um without a um these these drugs um without a parent's<02:23:21.600><c> knowledge</c><02:23:22.640>
  • is given to a knowledge when when a drug is given to a child,<02:24:05.359><c> let's</c><02:24:05.600
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • which together require that Type 48 license establishments, those are bars and nightclubs, to have drug
  • , or drink spiking, occurs when perpetrators incapacitate their victims through slipping date rape drugs
  • When someone's been roofied, not only do the drugs cause memory loss, but they also pass through the
  • These are preventative measures that can prevent someone from being drugged and the victim of another
  • this organization in response to my own experiences with sexual violence and nightlife, including drug-facilitated
Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organization Committee met as a subcommittee at first because quorum was not initially present, then later established quorum and proceeded with votes. Assembly Member Dixon presented AB 1593, which would require state agencies that impose monetary charges, including fees, to annually report on their websites the revenue generated from those charges as a transparency measure. The bill was described as having no opposition and was framed as improving public accountability and fiscal visibility. The committee also considered consent items AB 1719 (Ward) and AB 1754 (Pacheco), both of which were moved together and sent to the Committee on Appropriations on consent. Later, Assembly Member Lowenthal presented AB 1982, which would remove the sunset on existing laws requiring Type 48 licensees, such as bars and nightclubs, to provide drink-spiking test strips/devices and lids upon request and post notice of their availability. Supporters said the measure helps prevent drug-facilitated sexual assault and other crimes, improves nightlife safety, and is a practical, low-burden prevention tool; no opposition testimony was offered. All three measures received favorable committee votes. AB 1593 was passed as amended to Appropriations, AB 1719 and AB 1754 were passed to Appropriations on consent, and AB 1982 was passed to Appropriations. Several members requested to be added as coauthors, and the meeting then adjourned.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL Jul 9th, 2026

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so the second drug has now hit the market here in Arkansas.
  • And so the second drug has now hit the market here in Arkansas.
  • And I know that we had a bill come through about a new drug.
  • Yeah, anything to do with any kind of new drugs?
  • Yeah, anything to do with any kind of new drugs?
Summary: The Arkansas Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Advisory Council met with legislative members and agency, advocacy, and provider representatives present. The council adopted its rules and procedures, approved the prior meeting minutes, and authorized the co-chairs to approve special expenses. Members then heard an extensive update on the state Alzheimer’s plan and current developments in diagnosis, treatment, research, caregiving, and workforce issues. David Cook of the Alzheimer’s Association described major changes since the first state plan, including the growth of blood-based biomarkers, broader access to amyloid PET scans, and the availability of disease-slowing treatments such as Leqembi and Kisunla. He emphasized that Arkansas still faces major barriers in rural areas, including limited provider awareness, insurance coverage concerns, shortages of specialists, and long wait times for memory care and infusion services. He also highlighted caregiver burden, the need for better education and care navigation, and new efforts such as a dementia resource center pilot with UAMS, respite grants, and workforce training. Members discussed the importance of public education on brain health, diet, exercise, and risk reduction, as well as the need to collaborate with chronic disease partners and improve outreach to primary care providers. The council approved four proposed focus areas for the next state plan: advancing risk reduction, brain health, early detection and diagnosis; strengthening family caregiver support; improving access to diagnostics and treatment; and supporting access and quality of care, including workforce training and crisis response. Members also discussed possible legislative or statutory changes to keep the council active and engaged, and they agreed to pursue a future meeting in August, tentatively August 12 in Hot Springs, with additional meetings under consideration for later in the month. The meeting adjourned after no further business.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

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

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • But, you know, MAT is a combination of necessary drugs and counseling.
  • rather than drug-dependent for life on a mobile unit that just brings them drugs?
  • The access to detox drugs and, you know, MAT treatment drugs has been an issue.
  • And even if you do, they may not have those drugs available.
  • Here for us to make mobile units available, drugs and mobile units available. Thank you.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (04/22/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We do know that law enforcement only receives two hours of training in the academy training schedule
  • the receives two hours of training in the academy<00:41:44.480><c> training</c><00:41:44.960><c> schedule
  • to go over how academy training schedule to go over how to<00:41:46.880><c> handle</c><00:41:47.200>
  • I recall the day I went into a local drug house.
  • that you just the cost of care schedule that you just gave<02:30:13.520><c> us</c><02:30:13.680><c>
Committee: Senate Judiciary
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026

Delaware Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There was always an amendment, another idea, and the day that the adult expungement bill was scheduled
  • The Drug Enforcement Administration labeled kratom as a drug and chemical of concern and took steps to
  • heavily restrict it by classifying it as a Schedule I drug.
  • Restricted by classifying it as a Schedule I drug.
  • the Senate—this polarizing amendment with caps on damages for children who kill themselves or become drug
Summary: The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote. Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program. The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Because they're doing drugs because they feel the land power, and there's not a lot of places to feel
  • Because<01:03:11.040><c> they're</c><01:03:11.359><c> doing</c><01:03:11.680><c> drugs</c><01:03:12.160
  • drugs because they feel<01:03:13.119><c> the</c><01:03:13.359><c> land</c><01:03:13.680><c> power</c
  • Okay. >> But there's no time scheduled. >> Thanks. >> Up next is Chad Wiggins. recommendations.
  • </c> &gt;&gt; But there's no time scheduled. &gt;&gt; But there's no time scheduled.
Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 3019, which would cap ticket resale prices at face value for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to enforce violations. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill and said it preferred a ticket transparency approach focused on upfront disclosure of fees, while supporters argued the measure would curb scalping, bots, and extreme markups. Testimony from the National Independent Venue Association and a concert promoter emphasized that resale does not add inventory and said the bill would protect consumers; committee members questioned DCCA about enforcement and cited examples of very high resale prices for local concerts. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair said the measure would be moved along for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate Bill 3311, which would create the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within DLNR to fund fire-mitigation grants for residential property owners. DLNR supported the bill, saying the need is immediate and that the program is modeled on successful mainland efforts, though the department said it ultimately belongs under the State Fire Marshal once that office has capacity. DCCA’s Insurance Division submitted written comments only. The measure was received without further action in the excerpt. Senate Bill 2979, authorizing DLNR and community-based organizations to enter community co-management agreements for state lands, drew broad support from OHA, community groups, and several individuals, who said the bill would formalize partnerships, strengthen shared responsibility, and help community stewardship efforts. Testifiers clarified that the bill does not require 65-year agreements and said the term should be left to DLNR’s discretion. The committee then moved on without questions or a vote shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2351 on the state park special fund, which would allow DLNR to use fund monies for environmental protection programs. DLNR’s state parks administrator opposed the bill, saying the special fund is already fully committed to urgent maintenance and infrastructure needs across an aging park system, and warned that diverting money would weaken the fund’s ability to support parks. The Tax Foundation also submitted written testimony, and a community witness opposed the measure for similar reasons. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Senate Bill 2918, which would require HCDA to establish a community action center in Chinatown; HCDA’s executive director expressed concern about jurisdiction and said the city and county should continue leading that work.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (02/12/2026)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It could be visitation to schedule trial more hearings. It could start plea conferencing.
  • ><c> like</c><02:24:04.160><c> death</c><02:24:05.040><c> lately</c> To like death lately, of like drug
  • that are addicts, that they're not just going to get this money and go out and die because of the drug
  • of the the drug fight that's going<02:24:43.760><c> on,</c><02:24:44.080><c> too.
  • You wait for a hearing that can take months to schedule. Meanwhile, the bills pile up.
Committee: Senate Judiciary
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 27th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • These are ways of treating our drug-addicted newborns differently.
  • They're born addicted to drugs. And maybe there are other alternatives. But access, Mr.
  • . thoughts about parents who take drugs while their babies are in their bodies.
  • They're born addicted to drugs. And maybe there are other alternatives. But access, Mr.
  • , because the drugs will never get there if we do it this way.
Summary: The Senate convened with roll call, prayer, and approval of the previous day’s journal, then moved to a resolution honoring piano teachers. Senate Resolution 8698 was adopted after remarks from Senator Conway and others describing the role of piano teachers in music education, family life, and community service. Members of the Washington State Music Teachers Association and the National Guild of Piano Teachers were recognized in the gallery. The chamber then took up the operating budget and considered a long series of amendments. Several amendments focused on housing costs and local planning, utility and energy policy, ballot measure costs, state spending growth, tort liability, and paid family and medical leave. Some amendments were adopted, including a study of utility cost impacts from climate laws, a grid-related funding amendment, a tort liability oversight/reporting amendment, and a workgroup on services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Others were rejected, including proposals to create a housing task force, cap state spending growth, fund ballot initiative costs, restore local planning grants, and change paid family and medical leave usage rules. Debate on the budget amendments was often partisan and detailed, with supporters arguing for fiscal restraint, cost transparency, and relief for taxpayers and local governments, while opponents emphasized existing work, program solvency, and the need to preserve services. The Senate also heard amendments on zero-based budgeting, federal education tax credit opt-in language, reproductive health funding, food assistance work requirements, and support for the Pediatric Interim Care Center; some were defeated and some were adopted. Roll-call votes were taken on certain amendments, and the transcript ends during consideration of Amendment 0787, which would restore funding for the Pediatric Interim Care Center.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • The high-intensity drug trafficking task force that's combined of many different agencies addressing
  • If we want to get a handle on the drug epidemic in America, it's not in other countries.
  • America needs to kick its drug habit right here at home.
  • Sixty-two miles, you've seen the decrease of migrants and illegal drugs coming through the nation.
  • Those drugs and things are not coming from Mexico; they're coming from other countries around the world
Summary: The joint protocol session for the 31st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day opened with a blessing, presentation of the colors, the national anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed tribal leaders and emphasized the importance of government-to-government collaboration, tribal sovereignty, and continued partnership on issues affecting Arizona. The main address was delivered by Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Chairman Timothy Williams, who focused on water, sovereignty, economic development, and border issues. He warned that Colorado River negotiations and the expiration of interim guidelines require tribes to be included in any future water-management framework, noting that Arizona tribes hold senior federally recognized water rights. He also highlighted tribal economic enterprises, schools, jobs, and public services funded by tribal revenue, and urged the Legislature to consult tribes on any water agreement. Tohono O'odham Nation Chairman Verlin Jose spoke about the Nation’s size, its role as a major employer, and the need for unity in the face of federal policy changes and cuts. He stressed border security on tribal lands, saying the Nation has spent millions annually on border-related efforts and has seen success through cooperative agreements without a fixed wall. He also emphasized water conservation, the importance of the Colorado River and CAP, and the economic benefits of tribal gaming, which he said has contributed billions to Arizona’s state and local governments while supporting tribal infrastructure and services. The session concluded with an introduction for a poetry reading by Dr. Laura Tohi of the Navajo Nation; no votes or legislative actions were taken.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Jan 26th, 2026

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Gates, Senate Bill 646, drug paraphernalia, you are recognized to present your bill.
  • Senate Bill 646 conforms to the laws of 20 other states to allow the use of drug-testing tools, test
  • It does not change any Florida drug law, and it ensures that drug rehabilitation clinics, community health
  • Cathinones come in a powder form or a liquid form and are chemically designed to mimic other drugs.
  • Those are men-mans, like if you're a drug dealer within a thousand feet.
Summary: The committee heard and approved several criminal justice and public safety bills. SB 646 would allow drug-testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect adulterants in drugs; it passed unanimously after testimony from the sponsor and supporters describing overdose deaths and the value of early warning. SB 442 would extend the return period for warrants involving digital evidence from 45 days to one year, with prosecutors and law enforcement supporting the change because of encryption, device backlogs, and large volumes of child exploitation evidence; it also passed unanimously. SB 418 would require autism-related law enforcement training and create a Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism; it passed unanimously after supportive testimony from law enforcement and disability advocates. SB 132 would create a statewide database and instructions to help people determine eligibility for restoration of voting rights; it passed unanimously, with discussion about simplifying access to records and eligibility information. SB 748 would require sentencing score sheets to include notice about voting-rights restoration and ensure defendants receive a copy; it passed unanimously. SB 1734 would recognize juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law and extend related training, certification, and benefits; it passed unanimously. SB 1660 would designate June as Responsible Firearm Safety Awareness Month; it passed unanimously. SB 1742, as amended by a delete-all amendment, would replace an older offense with a new crime of indecent exposure of sexual organs to a minor; the amendment and bill passed unanimously. SB 1750 would expand and tighten career offender registration requirements, and SB 1332, a similar career-offender registration bill later corrected on the agenda, also passed unanimously after a question about empirical evidence for registry effectiveness. Both bills were supported by FDLE and sheriffs' groups. The most extensive debate centered on SB 1326, which would eliminate Florida’s traditional insanity defense and replace it with a defense based on lack of culpable mental state caused by mental disease or defect, while also changing competency and sentencing provisions. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect the public from violent offenders with serious mental illness and to close gaps that can leave dangerous people under-supervised. Opponents, including criminal defense advocates and some senators, warned that the bill could leave acquitted defendants without treatment, reduce judicial discretion, raise reliability and cost concerns over malingering assessments, and potentially worsen public safety by pushing more mentally ill people into prison without adequate care. Despite those objections, the bill passed on a divided vote. Near the end of the meeting, the chair also corrected an earlier mix-up and moved SB 1750 to the next committee hearing after a motion to reconsider, while SB 1332 was taken up and reported favorably.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House passes HF2403, the commerce policy bill 4/29/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • formulary, their drug formulary, which is<00:17:06.880><c> something</c><00:17:07.120><c> we've</c><
  • and suddenly the formulary on a drug and suddenly the formulary gets<00:17:13.120><c> changed</c><00
  • They can get drugs negotiated via a deal with their own pharmacy benefit manager and then ultimately
  • dispense those drugs through their own pharmacy every step of the way, by one company that is making
  • They can get drugs negotiated via a deal with their own pharmacy benefit manager and then ultimately
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 05/07/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • So it would require the Schedule F showing gross income of at least $20,000 and then the most recent
  • distributors for legend drugs delivered by the pharmacy outside of the state.
  • scheduled which currently expires<01:02:45.520><c> after</c><01:02:45.839><c> aids</c><01:02:46.160>
  • Every time we work, we're not necessarily scheduled out for another two months.
  • Every time we work, we're not necessarily scheduled out for another two months.
Committee: Senate Taxes
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Aug 18th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And for understanding that public service doesn't always fit into a neat schedule.
  • Chair of the Health Committee on the such important in Orange County and other communities, but the drug
  • office, to my capital staff and my chief of staff, Usevio Padilla, Erica Dacumas, who's been my scheduler
  • that works with me, you've given so much, you've worked long hours, you've dealt with impossible schedules
  • We're now behind schedule, so please get here on time, everybody, and be ready to work.
Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and prayer, then proceeded to a ceremonial floor session honoring departing members. After the roll was called and a quorum established, the body moved through tributes to members leaving the Assembly, with remarks focused on their service, district priorities, and personal relationships built across party lines. No substantive legislation was debated or voted on in the portion provided, though the Majority Leader gave notice to remove SB 259 from the inactive file and the chamber suspended Rule 118A to allow guests on the floor and at members’ desks. Members were recognized in turn, with colleagues praising Stan Ellis for his science-based approach and work on water issues; Damon Connolly for environmental, housing, labor, and transportation work; Jackie Irwin for technology, cybersecurity, gun violence prevention, and implementation tracking; Jasmine Baines for her medical background, rural health advocacy, and work on fentanyl and emergency response; Esmeralda Soria for Central Valley agriculture, housing, water, and hospital recovery efforts; Avelino Valencia for tribal issues, cryptocurrency, and cultural advocacy; Diane Dixon for bipartisan work on public safety, e-bike safety, foster youth, and coastal protection; and Tom Lackey for his public safety record, CHP background, and reputation for honesty and bipartisanship. In their own remarks, the departing members reflected on the honor of service, thanked staff and family, and emphasized relationships, constituent service, and the importance of continuing public service in new roles. Several noted upcoming transitions to the Senate or other offices, while others said they would continue serving their communities outside the Assembly. The tone throughout was celebratory and reflective, with repeated emphasis on collaboration, district advocacy, and the personal bonds formed during their time in the Legislature.