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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Once again, I'm Chairman Joseph Chaplick, Legislative District 3.
- To my right, my Vice Chair, Alexander Colleton, also of Legislative District 3.
- Representative Rachel Keschel, not in Legislative District 3. I'm in District 17.
- Representative Rachel Keshel is not in Legislative District 3.
- At its core, this bill is not anti-medicine; it's pro-ethics, pro-consent, pro-freedom.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- elections last year, and I'll tell the story what happened to understand why we need this piece of legislation
- It's your choice. >> I mean if it's something at the Ethics Commission, they probably still keep records
Keywords:
abandoned roads, land ownership, government regulations, property rights, transportation, Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, municipal elections, runoff elections, majority voting, electoral procedures, local governance, campaign finance, record retention, political action committees, Fair Campaign Practices Act, 1136
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Regulated Industries Mar 25th, 2025
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 04/17/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Well-intended legislation passed last Well-intended legislation passed last session<00:29:57.920><c>
- They have to document that in their files and they have all sorts of ethical obligations.
- This wouldn't be ethical obligations.
- by legislator, year after year.
- by legislator, year after year.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- During that time, I helped write and pass two pieces of educational legislation.
- Thank you, respected legislators.
- Respected legislators, thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of S. 371 / H. 655.
- To further ensure this legislation is aligned with evolving needs in computer science, I respectfully
- Passing this legislation ensures Massachusetts doesn't just keep pace with other states, but leads in
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education heard testimony on a wide range of bills, with the largest portions focused on the Healthy Youth Act (S.340/H.656), comprehensive and inclusive curriculum bills (H.655/S.371 and related measures), climate literacy education (H.560/S.391), computer science coursework (H.534/S.362), arts education funding and STEM-to-STEAM proposals (H.561 and H.4297), and a homeschooling reporting bill (H.518). Supporters of the Healthy Youth Act argued it would preserve local control while requiring medically accurate, age-appropriate, LGBTQ-inclusive sex education and regular updates to state health frameworks; opponents raised parental rights, age-appropriateness, and opt-out concerns, with some calling for fetal development content. Supporters of inclusive curriculum bills said they would improve representation, belonging, and civic understanding, while opponents argued they could undermine parental authority or promote ideological content. Climate, computer science, and arts advocates emphasized workforce readiness, student engagement, and the need for state support and funding to expand access and teacher training.
Testimony on the climate literacy bill described increasing climate impacts in Massachusetts and argued that interdisciplinary instruction would prepare students for science, policy, and green careers; witnesses said the bill was not a mandate but a support and funding measure. Computer science supporters said access remains uneven, especially for girls, students of color, and students with disabilities, and urged stronger statewide requirements and AI-related standards. Arts advocates backed both the STEM-to-STEAM bill and the Lowell Mason arts funding proposal, citing research on student achievement, attendance, creativity, and the economic importance of the arts sector. The homeschool bill was supported by a homeschool advocacy group as a modernization of reporting requirements.
The committee closed testimony on numerous bills where no one remained signed up or testimony had concluded, including several education, curriculum, and commission proposals. No votes were taken during the hearing itself. At the end of the session, the committee closed out the remaining testimony and adjourned after a motion and second.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Although she is no longer here today, her voice and values still live on through this legislation.
- Well, we're in Idaho, and we have a certain belief that we have rights to do things that are ethical
- I do want to point out a couple of things in the legislation, as was brought up by the last testifier
- It's just clarifying what the legislative intent is in a more full way.
- Representative Raymond, I represent Legislative District 31.
Summary:
The House Agricultural Affairs Committee approved the March 12 minutes and then heard Senate Bill 1241, as amended, known as the Working Animal Protection Act or “Leilani’s Law.” The sponsors said the bill is intended to protect working animals such as livestock guardian dogs, horses, and other animals used in ranching, hunting, transportation, education, and similar activities from local ordinances that could restrict their use. Testimony in support came from FFA students, Idaho Farm Bureau, and others who argued the bill preserves Idaho’s agricultural heritage and prevents local bans or overregulation. One witness from Horse and Halo raised concerns that the bill could limit animal welfare oversight or create conflicts if work is tied to revenue, but the sponsor responded that existing Idaho animal cruelty and care laws remain in place and that the bill does not prevent enforcement of those laws. The committee then voted unanimously to send SB 1241A to the House floor with a do pass recommendation.
The committee next considered Senate Joint Memorial 110, which urges Congress and the President to raise the federal tier-two over-quota duty on sugar imports to help Idaho’s sugar beet industry. The sponsor and sugar industry witnesses said the current federal policy has not kept pace with rising production costs and that low-priced, subsidized foreign sugar from countries such as Brazil, Thailand, and India is hurting Idaho growers and processors. Representatives from the Snake River Sugar Beet Growers Association and Amalgamated Sugar supported the memorial as a signal to federal officials. The committee adopted the motion to send SJM 110 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Finally, Candy Fitch gave her annual report for the Idaho Apple, Cherry, and Hop commissions. She described continued challenges in all three sectors, including lower hop acreage, depressed apple prices, and cherry market volatility, while also noting specialty crop grants, trade missions, and promotional efforts. Members thanked her for her long service and noted her upcoming retirement. The committee then adjourned after concluding its agenda.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/27/2026 - House Regulatory Oversight
House Regulatory Oversight Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Once again, I’m Chairman Joseph Chaplick, Legislative District 3.
- To my right is my Vice Chair, Alexander Colleton, also of Legislative District 3.
- Children would suffer and die unnecessarily should this legislation pass. Thank you. Thank you.
- At its core, this bill is not anti-medicine; it's pro-ethics, pro-consent, pro-freedom.
- could significantly limit providers ability to ...of employment or attendance, the legislation could
Summary:
The committee met for its first hearing of the session, took roll, introduced members and staff, and reviewed committee rules and amendment deadlines. The chair also announced that video recording would not be allowed in the room and set the order and speaking limits for the day’s bills.
The committee heard HB 2248, the Arizona Medical Freedom Act, which would bar governmental entities, businesses, schools, and ticket issuers from denying employment, entry, services, or participation based on whether a person has or has not received a medical intervention. Supporters framed it as protecting bodily autonomy, parental rights, and freedom from medical discrimination. Opponents, including physicians, child care and public health advocates, argued the bill was overly broad and could undermine vaccination policies, school and child care illness controls, and protections for immunocompromised people. The bill passed on a 3-2 vote.
The committee then heard HB 2086, which would prohibit governmental entities and businesses from requiring vaccination or masks/face coverings, with limited exceptions for workplace safety and infection control. Supporters said it would prevent government coercion and protect individual liberty and business freedom; opponents warned it would interfere with private business decisions and public health measures. After testimony and debate over the scope of the bill and the relevance of Jacobson v. Massachusetts, the committee approved HB 2086 on a 3-2 vote.
Finally, the committee considered HB 2688, which would require the Arizona Department of Administration to identify state budget positions vacant for at least 150 days and direct budget units to eliminate those positions each fiscal year, with some exceptions such as Corrections and DPS. The sponsor said the bill was intended to reduce waste and prevent vacant positions from functioning as slush funds, while critics raised concerns about hard-to-fill specialized roles. The committee passed HB 2688 on a 3-2 vote and then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session: 2025 First Special Session 6/9/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- c><00:21:07.120><c> support</c> legislative leaders will not support legislative leaders will not support
- And then, again, the session will end in one legislative day. Again, 21 hours and 14 bills.
- We really couldn't have done this without your professionalism and your incredible work ethic.
- We really couldn't have done this without your professionalism and your incredible work ethic.
- </c><00:58:19.599><c> named</c> funding for legislatively named funding for legislatively named nonprofits
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Feb 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- Nicole Macri, State Representative, 43rd Legislative District. That means parts of Seattle.
- Nicole Macri, 43rd Legislative District.
- For the record, my name is Andrew Engel, representing the 7th Legislative District, which is from the
- I am Cindy Ryu from the 32nd Legislative District in the northwest corner of King County and southwest
- Associates, and I am here to strongly advocate for the passage of this critical legislation.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jun 2nd, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Failed legislation, I guess I, um, for lack of lack of a better word, regarding the termination of parental
- Uh, not just the monuments themselves, uh, but also the economic deve, um, ethic and Economic opportunities
- I don't know if it's with us and the staff that when during the legislative session, we hire people to
- For our freshmen legislators, we do have a rotation, um, that's established with our tribes, nations,
- I think that's one thing we have to accept as legislators, and I think that was one of the first questions
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Would this bill help the public and us legislators know about that ahead of time?
- know about that ahead of legislators know about that ahead of time?
- A provider can have a horrendous licensing record and have perfect and ethical accounting.
- </c><01:42:04.000><c> They</c><01:42:04.160><c> are</c> perfect and ethical accounting.
- They are perfect and ethical accounting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , maybe something about lead pipe legislation and drinking water legislation.
- Why don't we put in legislation?
- Why don't we put in legislation?
- Why don't we put in legislation?
- Go to your state legislator.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-Health and Human Services Jan 29th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I have Lisa Acevedo, who leads our services line of effort as well as does legislative liaison.
- We're gonna ask for some additional Things in policy legislation in a different forum to help us open
- In fact, due to last year's legislation, we tied that out-of-pocket expense to the veterans to that CPI
- And what they've attacked on that we've We've made that same adjustment due to last year's legislation
- And I just want to say for everybody, I know your work ethic.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THANK YOU OF THE SPONSOR FOR THIS WONDERFUL PIECE OF LEGISLATION.
- JACKSON -- THE LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR. >> Sen.
- Arrington: THE LEGISLATION SAYS AN EMPLOYEE CANNOT REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER SO I AM WONDERING HOW ONE WOULD
- BILL RAISES GENDER IDENTITY OF NON-BINARY PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF, NOT TO MENTION THE REAL EXISTENCE OF ETHICS
- THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO LEGISLATE MARGINALIZATION AND OPPRESSION AND IF IT PASSES IT MIGHT VALIDATE IF
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Mar 20th, 2026
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- This is what the Mass Library Association, the Mass Board of Library Commissioners, our shared legislative
- I’m General Counsel and Legislative Director for the Commission. Thank you for having us.
- General Counsel and Legislative Director for the Commission. Thank you for having us.
- practice across all to strengthen competency, consistency, and ethical practice across the workforce
- Which I know is very pressing for the Black and Latino Caucus and other legislators.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I hate to pass legislation that we don't have a good plan for because...
- I'm a legislator bringing the bill for numerous stakeholders.
- House Bill 919 is follow-up legislation from critical legislation we passed, Act 474, from the 2025 legislative
- Ethical at best, probably fraudulent at worst.
- I think there was some legislation in your bill last year as well.
Summary:
The committee first adopted the minutes from several prior 2025 meetings, then took up HB 574 by Rep. Spell, which updates the names of two organizations on the Mental Health Advocacy Service Board of Trustees. Rep. Spell explained it as a technical cleanup bill to correct the names of the Louisiana Mental Health Association and the Louisiana State Medical Society so the board’s membership records match current organization names. With no objections, HB 574 was reported favorably.
The committee then heard HB 486, also by Rep. Spell, to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PsyPact) and allow Louisiana psychologists to provide telepsychology and temporary in-person services across state lines. Rep. Spell and PsyPact representatives said the compact would expand access to mental health care, especially in rural areas, while maintaining standards and disciplinary oversight. The committee adopted amendments on fees and the effective date, and HB 486 was reported favorably with amendments.
HB 198 by Rep. Eccles proposed a Medicaid reimbursement methodology for ambulatory surgical centers, using a Medicare-based rate to improve access for Medicaid patients needing specialty procedures. Amendments were adopted to add ophthalmology-related services and to cap reimbursement at the lesser of the outpatient hospital rate or 100% of the Medicaid rate, along with a technical amendment to address the fiscal note. Supporters from GI and ASC groups said the bill would improve access and lower long-term costs, and the bill was reported favorably with amendments.
The committee spent the most time on HB 182 by Rep. Travis Johnson, which would require hospitals to ensure access to sexual assault forensic exams and related training. Johnson, law enforcement witnesses, and the Attorney General’s office emphasized the need for timely evidence collection, especially in rural areas, and said the current system leaves victims traveling long distances or losing evidence. Hospital and coroner witnesses supported the goal but opposed the bill as written, arguing it could impose duties on hospitals without enough trained personnel, funding, or a workable statewide training and coordination system; they urged a statewide coordinator, mobile SANE units, and clearer implementation. The bill was not finally disposed of in the portion of the meeting provided, and members discussed continuing to work on amendments and timing before floor consideration.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The employer liked his work ethic, Jean Tuffett: but he couldn't hire him directly because he didn't
- The strike all conforms to its House counterpart by removing the detailed legislative findings from the
- Senator Calatayud: This legislation creates the Anti-Semitism Task Force within the Attorney General's
- This legislation does not explicitly in any way criminalize criticism of Israel, and it specifically
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 8th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- our guests and visitors today, state law prohibits persons in the chamber from interfering with legislative
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- Last year, we worked together on landmark legislation to create the nation's first rules for responsible
- , ethical, and safe use of AI.
Summary:
The Assembly met, initially lacking a quorum, and the Clerk called the roll until a quorum was established. The chamber then proceeded through routine opening business, including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, recognition of Native lands, approval of procedural motions, and several unanimous-consent actions to re-refer bills and allow committees to notice bills pending re-referral. The Assembly also recessed regular session to convene a joint convention for the Governor’s State of the State address.
In the joint convention, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State speech, focusing on California’s economic performance, education investments, housing reforms, public safety, homelessness, climate policy, insurance issues, and the state’s response to federal actions. He highlighted budget plans, including a proposed $248.3 billion general fund, increased reserves, major education funding, child care and after-school investments, housing and affordability measures, mental health and homelessness funding, infrastructure projects, clean energy goals, and wildfire recovery efforts. He also praised legislative collaboration on AI regulation, tax credits, and other policy areas while criticizing federal policies and calling for continued state action.
After the address, the Governor’s speech was ordered printed in the journal, the joint convention adjourned sine die, and the Assembly returned to regular session. The Speaker announced the desk would remain open for introduction of the budget bill, noted the next floor session would be Monday, January 12 at 1 p.m., and the House adjourned on motion of the Majority Leader.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 8th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- our guests and visitors today, state law prohibits persons in the chamber from interfering with legislative
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- Last year, we worked together on landmark legislation to create the nation's first rules for responsible
- , ethical, and safe use of AI—regulations that provide guardrails that balance risk and opportunity.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- it, and we're not talking about abortion pills, which this legislature has passed. passed strong legislation
- No pro-life legislation filed this session would affect that.
- Receive emergency contraception that told me that they won't order that because it's against their ethical
- My name is Ashley Leonard, and I serve as the Legislative Director for Texas Right to Life, the oldest
Keywords:
sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, HB 3336, alcoholic beverage tax credit, spent grain