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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- But somewhere in that darkness, a small part of me refused to quit.
- But somewhere in that darkness, a small part of me refused to quit.
- attorney did in order to be able to not transfer him, to not get him transfer to another state by filing
- They're not saying we're not allowed to share it with you, but they're refusing to share.
- Veterans that may not have filed their claim to the VA for disability and compensation can do the paperwork
Summary:
The hearing was a FY27 budget session on Health and Human Services held in Mattapan, hosted by the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. Opening remarks from Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Brandy Fluker-Reed, Representative Russell Holmes, and Boston Public Library President David Leonard emphasized the significance of holding the first Ways and Means hearing in Mattapan, the importance of community access, and the role of libraries as human services institutions. Committee members and attendees introduced themselves before agency testimony began.
MassAbility testified first, describing its mission to support people with disabilities through employment, independent living, and disability determination services. The agency highlighted federal funding uncertainty, a modest FY27 budget reduction, and a proposed reworking of its home care program, which it said is outdated and should better target those most in need. Members questioned the home care cut, staffing reductions, and federal coordination. MassAbility also shared a participant story about recovery and community support to illustrate the impact of its services.
The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing then presented its FY27 request, focusing on interpreter and captioning access, workforce development, emergency communication, aging-related hearing loss, and transition services for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. Members asked about interpreter shortages, after-hours emergency coverage, ASL education, and community training; the commission said it is expanding mentorship and referral systems but still faces staffing and vendor challenges. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind followed with a $30.8 million request, describing services for nearly 9,000 consumers, peer support groups, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 services, while noting federal funding uncertainty and a 7% budget cut. Members raised concerns about maintaining services with fewer resources, and the commissioner said the agency had trimmed overhead and could manage the proposal.
The Office for Refugees and Immigrants closed the segment, outlining expanded legal, housing, workforce, citizenship, and financial literacy supports for immigrants and refugees, including Know Your Rights trainings, legal defense initiatives, and the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative. Members discussed the effects of federal policy changes, the loss of refugee resettlement funding, and the need for state support to fill gaps. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the hearing consisted of agency presentations and committee questioning.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, and the HOA refused.
- So any appeal at that point cannot be filed.
- So any appeal at that point cannot be filed.
- </c><03:05:29.279><c> appeal</c> ability to file an appeal ability to file an appeal um<03:05:31.359>
- So any appeal at that point cannot be filed.
Summary:
The Housing Committee opened with a public hearing on HB 196, which would repeal the Housing Champion program. Representative Matt Drew, the prime sponsor, argued the program is an unnecessary and poorly targeted subsidy, saying it rewards municipalities after projects are completed and may not be limited to new housing production. He questioned the transparency of the program, cited difficulty finding required annual reports, and noted a fiscal note suggesting the state could recover up to $3 million if obligations are terminated. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the program’s criteria amount to political favoritism or a standard grant process; supporters said the rubric is specific and that municipalities are evaluated against objective requirements. Representative Priest, Nick Taylor of Housing Action New Hampshire, and Karen Benfield of Stay Work Play New Hampshire all opposed repeal, saying the program encourages local zoning and regulatory changes, helps smaller communities participate, and supports housing supply and young people’s ability to stay in the state. The hearing on HB 196 was then closed.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1405, a bill establishing an affordable housing guarantee program within the Housing Finance Authority. Prime sponsor Representative Chris Muns said the bill would reduce lender risk by guaranteeing up to 80% of principal on qualifying loans for affordable housing, with a cap of $30 million per lender per year and $300 million outstanding at any time. He described the measure as a low-cost public-private partnership backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and said it was identical to a prior Senate bill that had received unanimous bipartisan committee support before dying later in the process. He framed the bill as one part of a broader housing package aimed at financing, infrastructure, workforce, zoning reform, and other housing-related issues.
No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal actions were opening and closing the public hearing on HB 196 and opening the public hearing on HB 1405, with testimony continuing on HB 1405 at the end of the transcript.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that's why you filed this bill, not because of the reasons that you're stating.
- I think that's why you filed this bill, not because of the reasons that you're stating.
- When I file legislation, too, and if I'm filing controversial legislation, I am talking to both sides
- You all cannot even wait until next session to file those pieces of legislation attacking.
- Have you looked at the bills that the people you are supporting right now have filed?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Yet last year alone, more than 37,000 eviction cases were filed in our court.
- fees that are paid for appellate filings.
- So typically there's a time frame within which an appeal has to be filed.
- Typically, there's a timeframe within which an appeal has to be filed, and once it is filed, then the
- We support data transparency for eviction, defense filings, and outcomes. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee heard budget and workload presentations from the Office of the State Public Defender, legal aid organizations, and the Judicial Branch. OSPD requested permanent funding for positions that had been temporarily funded to implement the Racial Justice Act, explaining that the work has become ongoing and now includes additional Supreme Court briefing, habeas proceedings, investigations, expert analysis, and data requests. The State Public Defender also presented the AB 625 public defense workload report, which found statewide staffing shortages, caseloads above recommended standards, and major gaps in investigators and support staff. Senators asked about racial bias claims, the volume of data requests, and the impact of Prop. 36, and OSPD said it would provide additional written information.
The legal aid panel asked for a $50 million increase to the Equal Access Fund, $20 million to restart homelessness prevention services, and $10 million for health care access work, while also supporting Access to Justice Commission requests for loan repayment assistance, immigrant family preparedness services, and innovation grants. Witnesses described legal aid as homelessness prevention and cited examples involving eviction defense, domestic violence survivors, and immigration detention cases. Los Angeles Superior Court Presiding Judge Sergio Tapia discussed eviction data, low tenant representation, and court pilots in Compton and at Stanley Mosk that combine mediation, rental assistance, and legal help. Senators asked for service maps, outreach materials, and more detail on funding needs and federal funding losses.
For the Judicial Branch overview, the Judicial Council and trial court representatives supported the Governor’s proposed budget, including $70 million for trial court operations, $21.7 million for employee health and retirement costs, and funding for appellate counsel, case processing, and courthouse construction. They said rising costs, staffing retention, and interpreter shortages continue to strain the courts, and described efforts to reallocate interpreter funds and recruit hard-to-find languages such as Mixteco. Senators pressed the branch and the Department of Finance on courthouse facilities, noting that the long-term need is far larger than the current budget proposal; Finance said the branch’s facility needs were estimated at about $22.5 billion over 10 years to start 68 projects and $29.4 billion to complete the remaining projects. The committee requested follow-up information on facilities, judgeships, and interpreter needs.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- filed, what kind of racial bias has been identified?
- Yet last year alone, more than 37,000 eviction cases were filed in our court.
- fees that are paid for appellate filings.
- So typically there's a time frame within which an appeal has to be filed.
- Typically, there's a timeframe within which an appeal has to be filed, and once it is filed, then the
Summary:
The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation heard presentations on the Office of the State Public Defender, civil legal aid funding, and Judicial Branch operations. The State Public Defender requested permanent funding for positions that had been temporarily funded to implement the Racial Justice Act, explaining that the workload has grown substantially through retroactive capital-case briefing, habeas proceedings, data requests, and related statistical analysis. She also presented findings from a public defense workload and staffing report showing that California’s county-based public defense system is under-resourced, with too few attorneys, investigators, and support staff, especially in rural counties, and that statewide standards and funding are lacking. Committee members asked about the scope of racial bias claims, the impact of collaborative courts and Prop. 36, and the need for statewide cost estimates and phased funding options.
The committee then heard from legal aid advocates and a Los Angeles Superior Court judge in support of increased civil legal aid funding. Witnesses described the Equal Access Fund, homelessness prevention services, health care access, and immigration detention defense as cost-effective ways to prevent evictions, stabilize families, and reduce downstream public costs. They requested a $50 million increase to the Equal Access Fund, $20 million to restart homelessness prevention services, and $10 million for health care access work, along with additional targeted investments from the California Access to Justice Commission. Testimony emphasized the severe shortage of legal aid attorneys, the high demand for immigration representation, and the role of legal aid in domestic violence, housing, and family law matters. Senators asked for more information on service locations, outreach, funding losses, and how the requested amounts were calculated.
In the Judicial Branch overview, Judicial Council and trial court representatives supported the Governor’s proposed budget, including a $70 million increase for trial court operations, $21.7 million for employee health and retirement costs, and funding for appellate counsel and case processing. They said the money is needed to offset inflation, supply chain costs, and staffing pressures, and to preserve access to justice. Senators pressed the branch and Department of Finance on interpreter shortages, midyear funding flexibility, courthouse facilities needs, and judgeship needs in inland counties. Finance officials said they were aware of the broader facilities backlog, and the committee requested follow-up information on the full capital and maintenance needs, interpreter funding, and updated judgeship and workload data. No formal votes were taken during the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's when I decided to file the bill. I said, "It makes sense.
- So that's when I decided to file the bill. I said, "It makes sense.
- So that's when I decided to file the bill. I said, "It makes sense.
- They filed the legally. They got forms.
- Six, the Department investigation files.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, Amendment Set 2768 will be filed online shortly and it will be passed out.
- Cravens, can you file this online so they can access it online?
- It's being passed out now and filed online. Amendment set 1141.
- It's being passed out now and filed online. Thank you so much, Rep. Baham.
- It's being passed out and filed online now. Thank you, staff.
Keywords:
sanctioned sports, athletics, youth sports, high school, LHSAA, self-defense, chemical spray, public safety, campus security, higher education, Teacher's Shield Act, student discipline, assault, battery, school employee protection, sick leave, expulsion procedures, Louisiana Commission on Civic Education, civic education, civic engagement
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So when they file their taxes right away, then they get that tax benefit for last year.
- So when they file their taxes right away, then they get that tax benefit for last year.
- conformity done early so that CPAs and other tax preparers can get your constituents' tax returns filed
- I would note that this is February and the tax filing season is already open, and time is of the essence
- We've refused to consider rainy day funds or revise or look at ways to maybe raise revenue.
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee heard House Bill 559, an Internal Revenue Code conformity bill presented by Rep. Jeff Ehlers. Ehlers said the measure would conform Idaho to most of the federal 2025 tax changes, provide tax cuts for Idaho individuals, and allow full expensing of new research and experimentation costs going forward while continuing amortization of prior years’ costs. He defended the fiscal note as reasonable at about $155 million in FY 2026 and $175 million in FY 2027, saying larger estimates included bonus depreciation, which Idaho is not conforming to. He also argued the bill fit within the state’s overall budget picture and was not a budget bill. Committee members questioned the treatment of R&E expenses, the timing of deductions, and the impact on the current budget year and possible cuts.
Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including the Idaho Freedom Foundation, the Idaho Society of CPAs, the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho, and several business representatives, urged quick conformity for filing simplicity and tax certainty, though some said the bill should conform more fully, especially on business provisions. Mark Wynn and others argued the bill would still impose costs on innovative businesses by changing treatment of R&D-related deductions and credits. Opponents, including the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy, NAMI Idaho, the League of Women Voters, disability advocates, seniors, clergy, parents, and individual taxpayers, warned the bill would reduce state revenue, threaten Medicaid, education, and other services, and shift costs to local governments and families. Several said the fiscal note was incomplete or unreliable because it did not fully account for all corporate and other tax provisions.
The chair limited testimony as time ran short, reducing remaining public testimony to one minute each so more people could speak. After public testimony, Rep. Ehlers closed by reiterating that the bill was about tax conformity, not budget cuts, and said the business-side changes were a timing issue rather than a denial of benefits. No committee vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PRIVACY WHICH COURT RULINGS HAVE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE
- AND INVESTIGATIONS FOR PENALTIES FOR ANY BANK OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT ANYONE IN FLORIDA CAN FILE
- THINK A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION IS NECESSARY IN LIGHT OF CURRENT LAW AND IT'S THERE FOR ANYBODY TO FILE
- ANALYSIS ON PAGE 11 THAT I AM LOOKING AT IT TALKS ABOUT GRANDFATHERING IN THE INITIATIVE PETITION FILED
- SINCE THAT TIME 100 BILLS HAVE BEEN FILED ON THE CITIZENS INITIATIVE PROCESS, 16 OUR OF 2 PASSED.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 26th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- We have filed specifications protests.
- WellPoint did file a lawsuit in Star Plus.
- Application state or file and compete.
- And we did seek to file a lawsuit.
- Are you for file-and-compete? No.
Bills:
HB149, HB252, HB643, HB1442, HB1500, HB1672, HB1851, HB1893, HB2028, HB2768, HB2818, HB149, HB252
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, employment compensation, state agencies, salary payments, general appropriations, government efficiency, public works, contractors, payment bonds, government contracts, construction law, transparency, open meetings, government accountability, public access
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not an... filing their returns.
- reason, there's no need to file another one.
- We don't have to file again before if we're running again. We don't have to file again, right?
- that, that you filed it to...
- Proof of that, that you filed it to the office, and you're good to go.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- going to focus on the provisions of the bill that are in front of you because that's the bill that I filed
- he would focus on the provisions of the bill in front of the committee because that is the bill he filed
- He said that does not mean the provision is not important; it is just not in the bill he filed.
- Once again, I filed a bill that had been amended, and I call it kind of a mini-bus on a few different
- And did you refuse that, that offer?” “Yes, they did. I looked at the 26-page contract, all right?
Summary:
The committee first took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 21, 22, and 1626, which would combine the bills and add a clawback/refund provision for construction work in progress in base rates if costs were imprudently incurred or a project is not placed in service in a reasonable time. Supporters argued Missouri should remove its CWIP ban to stay competitive with neighboring states and attract utility investment, while opponents warned about unknown costs and timelines for ratepayers. The substitute was adopted, and the committee voted the combined bill do pass by 12 ayes and 7 noes.
The committee then considered House Bill 2711, as amended by a substitute, dealing with broadband-related property tax treatment. The sponsor explained the substitute narrowed the bill to new installations, added a seven-year sunset, and aimed to clarify assessment issues. Supporters said the measure would help expand broadband infrastructure and improve service in underserved areas, while opponents argued the tax break should not apply to upgrades within existing service territories and questioned whether the bill truly expanded access. The committee adopted the substitute and voted the bill do pass by 12 ayes and 7 noes.
The remainder of the hearing focused on House Bill 2762, a broad solar/wind/water measure. The sponsor described provisions setting a $2,500 per megawatt tax on solar nameplate capacity, creating more uniform assessment rules, establishing setbacks for solar facilities, limiting eminent domain use, and including smaller sections on water district dissolution and wind turbine lighting. Testimony was mixed: solar developers, Clean Grid Alliance, Renew Missouri, and Missouri Farm Bureau supported clearer rules, grandfathering, and setbacks they viewed as reasonable, while landowners and local residents raised concerns about property rights, transparency, runoff, glare, noise, and the impact of large solar projects on neighboring farms and homes. No final action on HB 2762 was taken in the portion provided, but the chair said a committee substitute would be developed to address the solar issues more comprehensively.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It's about building a culture that refuses to accept silence and suffering.
- And if they wait more than a year to file a claim following an incident, then their claim is untimely
- Or if they failed to file an injury claim for a single incident, but they have a later one, that prior
- She said any worker can file a PTSD claim as an injury if a single event created PTSD, but there is no
- She said they cannot file under the repeated-exposure occupational disease category in that situation
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 5882 would extend workers’ compensation PTSD presumptions to local correctional facility workers after 90 days of employment, with staff explaining the bill’s scope, fiscal note, and how claims would affect employers’ experience ratings. The sponsor and labor representatives supported the measure as a response to correctional officer trauma, while cities, retailers, and self-insurers opposed it over cost, system sustainability, and the need for more study. Labor and Industries said the estimated five-year state-fund claim cost ranges from $6.7 million to $15.3 million, and the hearing closed after testimony from both sides.
The committee then heard SB 6196, which would impose a 95% excise tax on kratom products starting in 2027, create licensing and labeling requirements, and direct revenue to youth harmful substance prevention. Supporters argued kratom is unregulated and increasingly available to youth, and some urged age-gating and stronger restrictions on synthetic concentrated products. Opponents, including retailers and the American Kratom Association, said the bill is too punitive, would hurt legitimate businesses, and should be revised into a consumer protection framework rather than treated like a controlled substance. No vote was taken.
SB 6204, allowing adults to grow up to six cannabis plants at home with a 15-plant household cap, drew strong support from cannabis advocates and some medical users, who said home grow should have been part of legalization and would help consumers understand the plant. Opponents from law enforcement, cities, and public health warned about youth access, enforcement problems, fire and chemical risks, and possible impacts on cannabis tax revenue. The committee also heard SB 6134, requiring notice to striking workers about possible UI overpayments if they later receive retroactive wages, which the sponsor said would prevent surprise repayment obligations; testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Finally, SB 6195, aimed at reducing cannabis oversupply by tying producer canopy size to reported sales, drew broad support from cannabis businesses and trade groups, who said it would stabilize the market and address JLARC’s findings, with some stakeholders asking for implementation fixes and clearer language.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chairman Meyer, for, uh, filing HB 8. we view compression as the, um, best, uh, method from
- Is it, do, do they file something?
- the franchise tax a way that you trace common ownership so that all related entities are actually file
- I just refuse for that to be the answer. So like, if there's a way to figure it out, figure it out.
- businesses, but for so many small businesses, it also eliminated the regulatory compliance costs of filing
Keywords:
HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/27/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the 1A amendment to Senate file the 1A amendment to Senate file 2984<00:03:25.440><c> all</c><00
- </c> opposition to Senate file opposition to Senate file 1918<01:17:36.679><c> um</c><01:17:36.920><c
- Senate File 2099, as amended, will be laid over. Our next bill is Senate File 2825.
- Senate File 30002 is laid over. Our next bill, Senate File 2826.
- Senate File 1907 is laid over for possible inclusion. All right, Senator Latz, Senate File 2746.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Would we be keeping their DNA on file? That seems to be a little bit excessive.
- I, too, filed freestanding claims actual innocence, so I just want to put that on record.
- I, too, filed freestanding claims actual innocence, so I just want to put that on record.
- Are we swabbing them all and keeping their DNA in files forever and ever and ever?
- Seeing none, you can file, Representative Anderson.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- That objection showed the late-filed amendment introduced.
- Late-filed amendment Barcode 351914 by Senator Martin.
- Late-filed. Late-filed substitute amendment Barcode 851520 by Senator Martin.
- Without objection, show the late-filed amendment introduced.
- Late filed amendment barcode 351-914 by Senator Martin.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What we've been able to pass has been hitting a wall in the Senate of Democrats who refuse to do the
- A wall in the Senate of Democrats<02:30:25.439><c> who</c><02:30:25.760><c> refuse</c><02:30:26.160><
- This is what aisle refused to do it.
- </c> refuse to fund it. refuse to fund it.
- And we reject a budget that would steal from... refuses to act, and to call on all of us refuses to act
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:56:54.319><c> and</c> chairwoman over the Epstein files and chairwoman over the Epstein files
- Americans refused to sit idly by while children went hungry.
- Why have they refused to let Congress vote on the tariffs for months and months, even though it's our
- We refused to meet with him because he was a thug. This is not a minor case.
- We refused to meet with him because he was a thug. This is not a minor case.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So although I support the concept, I do have some concerns about the criteria in which they can refuse
- So although I support the concept, I do have some concerns about the criteria in which they can refuse
- I legislator is more than welcome to do a file a bill and go do a study commission in the meantime.
- a bill and go than welcome to do a file a bill and go do<02:02:36.400><c> a</c><02:02:36.639><c> a</
- refusal refusal so<02:10:22.840><c> again</c><02:10:23.000><c> under</c><02:10:23.239><c> current</c