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ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- our proposals, and we understand that in the first go-around there are certain things listed that section
- , and we understand that in the first go-around, there is certain things listed that, right, that section
- So the tool that CMS has used to waive the IMD exclusion is Section 1115 of the Medicaid Act.
- There are many types of Section 1115 demonstrations or waivers, not just IMD waivers.
- So let me move on to the last section of my presentation,... More IMD services.
Summary:
The meeting focused heavily on behavioral health and substance use treatment, especially the IMD exclusion and whether North Dakota should pursue a Section 1115 waiver to allow Medicaid reimbursement for services in institutions for mental diseases for adults ages 21 to 64. Turtle Mountain representatives described major local needs, including limited access to care, high syphilis rates, and the importance of timely public health data. They also discussed the tribe’s recovery center, which opened the prior year, now operating five levels of care with 16 beds, and the desire to expand capacity, possibly through an IMD waiver or related policy changes. Committee members also raised related issues such as rural health transformation funding, telehealth, workforce retention, and the need for better coordination between tribal and state public health systems.
A central issue was Turtle Mountain Public Health’s long-running effort to secure a data use agreement with the state so it can receive surveillance data and respond directly to infectious disease cases among tribal members. Speakers said the tribe had a successful COVID-era agreement that allowed faster contact tracing and case management, but that agreement ended with the pandemic. They argued that current delays in sharing data, especially for sexually transmitted infections, leave the tribe unable to respond quickly, while the state and county epidemiology workload is too distant and stretched to be effective. Committee members expressed support and said they would look into the issue, noting that other tribes have secured similar agreements.
The committee also heard a detailed presentation from the National Health Law Program on the IMD exclusion. The presenter explained that federal Medicaid law generally bars payment for care in facilities with more than 16 beds, but that states can use other tools such as state plan amendments, managed care arrangements, telehealth, and community-based services. He said IMD waivers are administratively complex, time-limited, and have shown mixed results in other states, with some gains in residential treatment access but limited evidence of improved overdose outcomes or stronger community-based care. He urged the committee to consider broader continuum-of-care solutions and cautioned that waivers alone are not a cure-all.
No final vote was taken on the bill draft during the portion shown, but the committee discussed the proposal to appropriate $49,000 and one FTE to HHS to pursue an IMD waiver and report back in the next interim. Members also debated the policy rationale for the 16-bed limit, the role of the state versus tribal sovereignty, and whether the bill should move through the Health Care or Human Services committee in the future.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:21:04.000><c> from</c> is that we had the legal sections from is that we had the legal sections
- What I would say is that we had the legal sections from both houses actually look through this, and LSA
- Section six provides that commissioners would be paid the same compensation and expense allowances as
- Section eight gives the advisory committee authority to hire staff.
Committee:
House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Keywords:
tax distribution, Talladega County, economic development, public safety, rural infrastructure, HB443, Underground Damage Prevention Program, One-Call Notification System, 811, utility locate, dig law, excavation safety, damage prevention, underground utilities, pipeline safety, public utilities, buried facilities, excavation notice, demolition notice, Alabama Public Service Commission
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/18/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So a lot of what happens, too, to answer your question about the C-sections, I agree.
- Section 1, Title 35, Section 35-196, is an assault on the right of Arizona citizens to make medical decisions
- Section 1, Title 35, Section 35-196, is an assault on the right of Arizona citizens to make medical decisions
- Sections B and C give the lie to the underlying premise of this bill.
- Section 12-723, subsection B, is in direct opposition to the Arizona Parent Bill of Rights.
Bills:
SB1014 , SB1094 , SB1146 , SB1177 , SB1192 , SB1194 , SB1214 , SB1372 , SB1390 , SB1398 , SB1399 , SB1494 , SB1557 , SB1561 , SB1564 , SB1602 , SB1603 , SB1621 , SB1628 , SB1629 , SB1713 , SB1752 , SB1776 , SB1813 , SB1814 , SB1821
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Keywords:
gender transition, gender detransition, health insurance, medical procedures, insurance claims, official documents, Arizona law, gender reassignment, civil liability, minors, medical consent, detransition, dependent children, foster care, periodic review, court hearings, child welfare, public funds, prohibition, Arizona legislation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 28th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- May I read Section 4, Mr. President? Please proceed. May I read Section 4, Mr. President?
- New section: Section 14, this act takes effect July 1, 2026. Senator Lovick. Thank you, Mr.
- Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following: New section. Section 1.
- On page 10, after line 12, insert the following: New section.
- of chapter 1.20 RCW and creating new sections.
Bills:
SB5223 , SB5067 , SJM8002 , SB5855 , SB5865 , SB5272 , SCR8406 , SB5000 , SB5500 , SJM8006 , SB5325 , SB5286 , SB5937
Keywords:
criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, impaired driving, driving safety, alcohol regulation, public health, transportation, Medicare, healthcare, insurance, elderly, budget impact, face coverings, civil liberties, garnishment, debt, form standardization
Summary:
The Senate opened with ceremonial honors for the Washington National Guard, including the presentation of colors, a prayer, and recognition of Major General Welsh and other Guard members in the chamber. Senators then adopted Senate Resolution 8668, which praised the Guard’s service in emergencies, disaster response, elections support, counterdrug training, and youth programs. Several members spoke in support, citing recent flood response efforts and the Guard’s work during COVID, and the resolution was adopted unanimously with all members’ names added as co-sponsors.
The chamber then confirmed three gubernatorial appointments to college boards of trustees: Ann M. McQuaid to Bellingham Technical College, Elisa Munoz Estes to Grays Harbor College, and Felicia Hancock-Lewis to Wenatchee Valley College. Each confirmation passed by wide margins or unanimously after brief supporting remarks about the appointees’ education, military service, and community involvement.
The Senate also considered and passed several bills. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5865, concerning garnishment forms, was amended to delay implementation and then passed 46-3 after supporters called it a technical fix and opponents focused on timing. Substitute Senate Bill 5855, dealing with face coverings by law enforcement officers, drew extensive debate and multiple failed amendments; supporters framed it as a transparency and accountability measure aimed at masked federal immigration enforcement, while opponents argued it was overbroad, ineffective against federal officers, and harmful to state and local law enforcement. The bill passed 38-19. The Senate also passed Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5105 on explicit depictions of minors, after an amendment clarifying liability and defenses, and Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5268 on community custody for unlawful firearm possession, after a date update amendment. Finally, Engrossed Senate Bill 5081 on unattended motor vehicles and Senate Joint Memorial 8002 urging action on Medicare Advantage overpayments and fraud were both adopted unanimously or by large margins. Later, the Senate took up Substitute Senate Bill 5067, lowering the DUI blood alcohol threshold from 0.08 to 0.05; the bill drew strong support from the sponsor and law enforcement-focused supporters, but also criticism that the lower threshold would not address the most dangerous impaired drivers and might have limited practical effect.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Apr 6th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Morales, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Mexico, and acting Governor, pursuant to Article 5, Section
- 7 of the New Mexico Constitution, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article 4, Section 7.
- Section 6 of the New Mexico Constitution, do hereby issue this proclamation and call the 57th Legislature
- issued a proclamation under the authority vested in me as acting governor pursuant to Article 4, Section
- 6, and Article 5, Section 7 of the New Mexico Constitution, calling the 57th Legislature of the State
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Apr 4th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- I was looking for that section, or that part, that said they would take out the doubling of speeds.
- “Section one, hold on just a minute here. Where does it address 80 miles an hour now in your 1003?
- Because it’s all part of one section, correct? It would be a very difficult division on the floor.”
- Okay, so the only thing they could divide out would be section 6, which is that we just looked at, the
- Section 5 they could take out, right?” “Yes, yeah.” “And then four is just some wording.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met to consider House Bill 1298 and related amendments dealing with traffic enforcement, speeding fines, and point assessments. Senator Rummel explained an amendment that would simplify speeding fines to a flat $5 per mile over the limit, address variable speed limit signs, and remove local authority to double speeding fines, while also incorporating the previously approved point changes from House Bill 2243. Those point changes would increase penalties for several serious traffic offenses, including distracted driving, failure to maintain control, improper passing, wrong-side driving, following too closely, driving on a closed road, failure to yield, running a red light, child restraint violations, and move-over violations.
Committee members discussed how the bill combines multiple traffic-related changes into one measure, including the increase from 75 to 80 mph on certain highways and the addition of variable speed limit signage. Members noted that the points provisions were the same as those previously approved by the Senate, while the House had made changes that could be worked out later in conference committee. There was also discussion about whether the bill could be divided on the floor, with members concluding that only some sections could be separated and that the package would be difficult to split cleanly.
The committee adopted Amendment 25.0496.0.0103 to House Bill 1298 by a 4-2 vote. It then gave the bill a do pass recommendation as amended, also by a 4-2 vote. Senator Rommel was selected to carry the bill, and the meeting then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- What you've described is covered in another section.
- What you've described is covered in another section.
- In that same section, in Section 6, I had some experience, and it was not for the nature of what this
- You'll see in the definition section, line 24(d), it explains what pending investigation means.
- And I just wanted to point out that we have a section in Title 33, Chapter... ...different things.
Committee:
House Education
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- That section provides that if an individual is charged with the misdemeanor for being here illegally.
- That section provides that if an individual is charged with the misdemeanor for being here illegally,
- who prey on children under the age of 16, as that is what is presently defined as a child in the section
- And that five-year window aligns with other sections of current Idaho Code. So, Mr.
- Chairman and Senator Ricks, so basically what we're adding into the current section of code is that it
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, members, uh, Section 22.002A of the Government Code is the codification of Article 5, Section 3 of
- Over the years, this section has been amended to expressly include various courts and entities within
- Uh, I would direct the attention of everyone to Article 5, Section 3 of the Texas Constitution.
- Scopes of authority, twice in Section 3 of the Constitution, the general jurisdiction is described as
- Discretionary review, if those things aren't authorized by this section.
Bills:
SB 53
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Commerce and Small Business
Transcript Highlights:
- It replaces lines 136 through 164 on pages 5 and 6 with the following: Section six: The act shall become
- The building code says that section 301.2.1.1 states a design professional is required for wind design
- Is there like a section or... Yes, sir. It's section... Thank you. And that's in the 2024...
- And that's in the 2024 code because every three years a new code comes out and sometimes the section
- They're only excluding section one but section two applies to the county government, and it applies to
Committee:
House Commerce and Small Business
Keywords:
internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, real estate, licensing, brokerage agreements, team structure, penalties, consumer protection, residential construction, architect approval, building regulations, engineering, single family homes, invisible disability, distinctive license plate, specialty plate, motor vehicle registration
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It is also included that a violation of the UTV section is a non-criminal traffic infraction, punishable
- Candice Rudd, the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar, waves in support.
- Martha Eddenfield, representing the reptile section of the Florida Bar, waves in support.
- those sections to read as follows: Armed forces as defined in S. 2501.
- those sections to read as follows: Armed forces as defined in S. 2501.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules met and considered a series of bills, beginning with CS/CS/SB 282 on home and service warranty association financial requirements. The bill would allow more than one collateral liability insurance policy to back a warranty license and make related financial requirement changes; an amendment clarifying policy options was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 280 on candidate qualification, which creates an enforceable requirement and private right of action for party-affiliation qualification rules, and SB 7004, an open government sunset review bill that continues a public records exemption related to housing assistance program applicants or participants after disasters.
The committee then took up several member bills. CS/CS/CS/SB 88 would create an opt-in framework for local governments to allow utility terrain vehicles on certain roads, with safety requirements and insurance clarification added by amendment; supporters emphasized local transportation benefits and law enforcement tools, while several senators raised concerns about misuse in urban areas, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 106 would allow substitute service through the same electronic platform used by scammers in vulnerable adult exploitation cases, with a 30-day hold clarified by amendment; it received support from elder law and advocacy groups and was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 262 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code, including decanting, trustee actions, ademption by satisfaction, and homestead/community property trust treatment, and was also reported favorably.
Additional bills approved included SB 402, which updates the unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia statute by referring to armed forces as defined elsewhere in law; SB 700, which continues the public records exemption for site-specific location information for threatened and endangered species; and SB 7006, which preserves public records and meeting exemptions for building plans and related documents depicting 911, E911, and public safety radio communication infrastructure, including next-generation 911 systems. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on certain bills, and the committee adjourned without objection.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on HB 158, 281, 317, 340, 1062, 1187, 1234, 1300, 1306, 1381, 1541 (5/27/26)
Transcript Highlights:
- If it’s appointed by the board, it would now be subject to just the survey section.
- The other section, they would not.
- And I pardon me, if I may, I think the may also has to be applied in section five.
- That’s why I left the shall in... into just the survey section. into just the survey section.
- </c> also has to be applied in section five. also has to be applied in section five.
Keywords:
9:00am HB 158
9:10am HB 281
9:20am HB 317
9:30am HB 340
9:40am HB 1062
9:50am HB 1187
10:00am HB 1234
10:10am HB 1300
10:20am HB 1306
10:30am HB 1381
10:40am HB 1541, 928, house, all
Summary:
The committee of conference first resolved House Bill 158, which concerns public inspection of absentee ballot lists. The Senate explained a revised approach that removed the broader bill language and instead directed the Secretary of State to review absentee ballot data after each general election for patterns such as common addresses and to report findings to the committees of jurisdiction. The House agreed to the Senate position, and the conference committee voted unanimously to concur.
The committee then took up House Bill 281, dealing with a sortable electronic voter checklist. Members debated the Senate’s removal of language that would have included the absentee ballot mailing address when different from the voter’s registration address. Concerns were raised that releasing mailing addresses could expose where voters are not home and could affect overseas and military voters. The committee also discussed a related form for election officials who personally know a voter, including how long the form would be retained and whether it would be subject to public records law. After further discussion, the House agreed to the Senate changes with an additional requirement that the form be signed, and the committee voted to proceed with the amended Senate position.
House Bill 317, concerning verification of a person’s identity by a supervisor of the checklist without identification, was also discussed at length. The Senate’s version preserved the ability for election officials to identify people they know, but required a signed form under penalty of perjury and added a nursing home-related provision. Members described the measure as balancing community-based identification with tighter documentation, and a House witness described local problems with inconsistent ID checks and concerns about voting in nursing homes. The House sought one additional change requiring the nursing home verification form to be signed, and the Senate accepted that addition; the committee then voted to move the bill forward on the consent calendar.
The conference committee next considered House Bill 340 on electioneering by public employees. The chair presented a replace-all amendment that tied the definition of electioneering to existing law, added a prohibition on expressly or primarily political surveys, and created a civil penalty of up to $1,000 alongside the misdemeanor penalty. Members discussed clarifying when the misdemeanor versus civil penalty would apply and which categories of public employees were covered. After caucus, the Senate agreed to the House’s replace-all approach with the clarifying changes, and the bill was closed. The committee also resolved House Bill 1062 by agreeing to strike a sunset clause from the Senate version authorizing random audits of citizenship qualifications, and it began discussion of House Bill 1187 on the filing window for special-election candidates, where the House proposed requiring local election officials to arrange a filing time on the same day or next business day after being contacted.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:30 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There is a section in this bill, which is Section 4, that has to do with HOAs, and we had heard some
- The ETA really had two main sections.
- 6-4-2.2 NMSA 1978, being Laws 1987, Chapter 264, Section 3, and Laws 1988, Chapter 347, Section 3, as
- 6-4-2.2 NMSA 1978, being Laws 1987, Chapter 264, Section 3, and Laws 1988, Chapter 347, Section 3, as
- Being Laws 1987, Chapter 264, Section 3, and Laws 1988, Chapter 347, Section 3, as amended.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- I saw some other code sections.
- of code, and the top section has line fishermen and net fishermen, and the bottom section has shrimpers
- And somehow the bottom section was left out when it was signed by the governor.
- of code, and the top section has line fishermen and net fishermen, and the bottom section has shrimpers
- </c> sections of code, and the top section sections of code, and the top section has<00:49:32.319><c>
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
property, acknowledgment, conveyance, business entities, limited liability companies, state employees, payroll deduction, salary deduction, comptroller, membership association, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, deferred compensation, state payroll, employee benefits, association dues, withholding, Alabama Code 36-1-4.3
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 2 imposed a uniquely burdensome DPU review standard for EMWIC projects, requiring evaluation
- Section 3 weakens protections for trade secrets by requiring reasonable and available evidence...
- The added clause to Section 17 of Chapter 775, a section which limits bond issuance to only reasonable
- The added clause to Section 17 of Chapter 775, a section which limits bond issuance to only reasonable
- Section 75, a section which limits bond issuance to only reasonable, necessary amounts, would greatly
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a range of energy, utility, broadband, and municipal infrastructure bills. Representative Powell supported H 3466, which would create a task force to study public ownership of utilities and alternatives to investor-owned electric and gas systems. Representative Therber supported H 3574, which would use RGGI funds to reimburse cities and towns affected by power plant decommissioning, citing lost jobs, tax revenue, and service cuts in communities such as Somerset, Plymouth, Salem, and Everett.
Several witnesses from municipal light plants and related organizations testified in support of mutual aid bills, including H 3486/S 2252 and H 3330/S 2277, saying the measures would clarify protections and liability coverage for MLP workers assisting in emergencies and non-emergency work. Jim Leiden of EMWIC opposed H 3514/S 2295, saying the proposed board and governance changes would reduce local control, add burdens, and weaken confidentiality protections. A committee member asked whether the mutual aid bills had been reviewed for municipal impacts, and the witnesses said they had done due diligence.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on H 3551/S 2306, the smart meter opt-out bills. Supporters argued that smart meters emit harmful wireless radiation, that some residents have developed health problems or electromagnetic sensitivity, and that opt-outs should be available without fees or penalties; several witnesses urged notification, consent, and non-transmitting analog meter options. The committee also heard testimony from municipal officials and the Massachusetts Municipal Association in support of H 3462/S 2250, which would strengthen municipal authority to enforce timely removal of double utility poles, citing safety, accessibility, and construction-delay concerns. Derek Leffert of Gateway Fiber opposed H 3450, saying it would improperly shift broadband deployment costs to competitors. At the end of testimony, the chair closed the hearing by motion and vote, with members voting aye and no opposition recorded.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to go through each section. We did the call to order and welcome.
- And so that page in section six is a lot about the commissioners.
- Rochelle, I did not see in the top section actually stating Cape Cod.
- And so there are two documents in this section. One has a blue.
- So I'm going to go through this section while Rochelle works on this.
Summary:
The commission met to advance planning for a proposed Cape Verdean Cultural Center in Massachusetts, with members emphasizing the historical significance of Cape Verdeans in the Commonwealth and the need to complete a feasibility study over the next year. After roll call and introductions of new participants, the commission unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes. Members also reviewed and approved a draft nomination criteria document, with a small edit to explicitly include Cape Cod in the geographic representation language.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on expanding commission membership. Rochelle Barbosa presented criteria aimed at ensuring regional, gender, generational, and sector diversity, along with needed expertise in areas such as history, museums, architecture, fundraising, nonprofit governance, language preservation, legal issues, and community organizing. The commission discussed several organizations and institutions that should have designees, including Bridgewater State’s Cape Verdean studies program, Mili Mila, the Schooner Ernestina Morrissey Advisory Board, and the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Members also reviewed a long list of suggested nominees and identified possible gaps, including legal expertise and representation from Taunton and Cape Cod-area communities.
Because the commission had 16 additional nominees for 12 remaining seats, members agreed that more vetting was needed before final appointments. Representative Vieira proposed, and the commission approved, forming a three-member nominating committee consisting of Senator Miranda, Commissioner Monica Vega, and Commissioner Manny Lopes. The committee was tasked with narrowing the list and bringing back recommendations for a vote at a later meeting. Members also discussed scheduling another meeting before the end of the month so appointments could be finalized and the commission could begin its work plan, including monthly meetings, listening sessions, and visits to cultural institutions. The meeting adjourned after those next steps were outlined.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1021, amending Section 41-1013, Arizona Revised Statutes, amending Title 41, Chapter 7.1,
- Senate Bill 1215, amending Section 23-901.01 and Section 23-901.03, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating
- Amending Section 23-901.01 and Section 23-901.03, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to workers' compensation
- Senate Bill 1345, amending Sections 36-405 and 36-425, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to health care
- Senate Bill 1493, amending Sections 36-612, 1,004, and 38-1106, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- They're like, we're going to get rid of Section 1 by replacing Section 1 with Section 1.
- They're like, we're going to get rid of Section 1 by replacing Section 1 with Section 1.
- those following along at home, starting with this upcoming August election, we're going to cross out Sections
- That's kind of the section 1 with parentheses, right?
- But once he's termed out, it'll just go back to the original Section 1, no parentheses, right?
Committee:
House Local Government
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1286, an act amending Section 32-202, 40.03, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to veterinarians.
- SB 1009, an act amending Sections 15-718.01 and 43-10 and 89.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to
- SB 1086, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section
- SB 1086, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section
- Senate Bill 1709, an act amending section 13-910, Arizona Revised Statutes, filling in probation.