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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- State your name and who you represent, and if you're for or against the bill and why.
- The first Alzheimer's state plan was published in 2016.
- But because the state plan is moving, we are already using some money for implementation.
- We no longer need to write the state plan. We no longer need to gather everybody together.
- We're also looking at the state to submit grant applications.
Keywords:
cardiac arrest, defibrillators, school safety, emergency response, CPR training, Arizona education funding, Alzheimer's, dementia, memory care, cognitive decline, brain health, caregiver support, long-term care, in-home care, public health, health services, state plan, dementia services program, Arizona Department of Health Services, aging
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Feb 26th, 2026
Business and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- This just basically exempts our state-funded plans from this bill.
- It simply states that all fees shall be disclosed up front.
- And there are also 12 states that have also For very good reasons.
- We have a problem in our health care system in this state, but really across our nation.
- We have more than 50 different PBMs in the state of Oklahoma.
Keywords:
prosthetics, health insurance, medical necessity, patient rights, insurance liability, pharmacy benefits manager, healthcare providers, claims processing, reimbursement, insurance regulation, employees insurance, contract awarding, certifications, state procurement, insurance plan, mental health, substance use disorders, utilization review, benefit coverage, pharmacy
Summary:
The Senate Business and Insurance Committee met to consider several bills, with the chair emphasizing pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and the impact on local and rural pharmacies. Before taking up the bills, the committee announced that Senate Bills 1620 and 1625 would be laid over. The committee also adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 1673 to exempt certain state-funded flexible benefit plans, and then passed the bill, which creates the Prosthetic Access and Accountability Act of 2026 and requires health plans that already cover prosthetic benefits to administer them without disability-based discrimination.
The committee then passed several PBM-related measures. Senate Bill 1500 requires PBMs to reimburse rural pharmacies within 30 calendar days. Senate Bill 1447 adds safeguards to the Oklahoma Employee Insurance Plan by restricting PBM contracts, including disfavoring PBMs involved in recent lawsuits or those affiliated with insurers, retail pharmacy chains, specialty pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, or drug manufacturers. Senate Bill 1646 strengthens utilization review standards for mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and Senate Bill 2007 prohibits PBMs from reducing reimbursement after a successful appeal and adds administrative fees when they fail to make required adjustments.
The committee also passed Senate Bill 1275, which requires upfront disclosure of all fees for short-term rental bookings such as Airbnb and VRBO, with only tax added at checkout. Finally, the committee passed Senate Bill 2074 after extensive debate; it would require fairer and more transparent PBM reimbursement using a Medicaid-based methodology and a professional dispensing fee, with supporters arguing it would help independent and community pharmacies and opponents raising concerns about consumer costs and legal issues. All bills considered in the meeting were reported out with favorable votes, and the meeting adjourned after the chair noted one more meeting would be held the following week.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- federal standards like United States Pharmacopeia standards and state laws.
- Right now, there's about six states—seven or eight, let's run ten states—where this has passed.
- In this state, it's been a turf war in every state.
- The rules vary widely by federal regulatory approval, state by state, local. The U.S.
- Food and Drug Administration... ...approval state-by-state local. The U.S.
Keywords:
trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona-Sonora, Sonora, Mexico, trade commission, cross-border trade, bilateral trade, international trade, economic development, foreign relations, border economy, investment, infrastructure, business exchange, academic exchange, legislative commission
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- This will kill many businesses within the state.
- by the state.
- We also have a provision in our state constitution.
- Madam Chair, Representative, every state has a right to bear arms provision in its state constitution
- There are several states that restrict that caliber.
Keywords:
SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Military families, it's hard enough as a military person to move state to state, but we want to make
- if a dental hygienist or dentist came into the state who had worked in a state that had maybe independent
- That is to make us match other states.
- So, yes, there are costs that arise when you move state to state.
- That reserves that right to the State of Oklahoma.
Keywords:
dentist, dental hygienist, dentistry, dental hygiene, licensure compact, interstate compact, professional licensing, license portability, health workforce, workforce shortage, mobility, compact privilege, state licensing board, public health, public safety, military spouse, telehealth dentistry, reciprocity, Title 59, occupational licensing
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- It states in paragraph A: Each induced abortion, which occurs in the state, shall be reported to the
- Or, at the discretion of the state registrar, federal, state, local, and other public or private agencies
- to the state registrar.
- , incredible discretion to give that information to the United States government, to any federal, state
- . ...law enforcement all over the state.
Keywords:
SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records, health care providers, repeal, New Mexico, pregnancy termination, abortion data, state reporting requirements, confidentiality, reproductive health, parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- RV dealers agree with me this is again a loss of sales tax for Washington State.
- Please state your name for the record, sir. Would you repeat that, please?
- We are not leading the way on this effort either; this has been done in 44 other states.
- Yes, it does, but could you please state your name for the record? Robert Foley.
- Yes, it does, but could you please state your name for the record? Robert Foll.
Keywords:
vehicle registration, travel vans, motor homes, transportation regulation, HB2601, motorcycle weight fee, motorcycle registration, vehicle licensing, Department of Licensing, weight-based fee, motor home fee, RV registration, scale weight, vehicle weight, RCW, Washington state, registration fees, license fees, vehicle fee schedule, fee distribution
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 13th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- First, the remotely located individual must sign the tangible record and a declaration that states that
- Hi, I'm State Representative Jenny Graham from Spokane's Mighty 6th District.
- My family first immigrated to Washington State and landed in Federal Way.
- My family first immigrated to Washington State and landed in Federal Way.
- My family first immigrated to Washington State and landed in federal way.
Keywords:
electronic signatures, notary, digital transactions, authentication, legal documents, court rules, court procedure, civil infractions, notice of civil infraction, malicious mischief, physical damage, computer crime, digital property damage, electronic records, data destruction, computer programs, cyber damage, default judgment, payment plan, restitution
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 12th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Subsequent to the formation of the state of Washington, the state enacted a comprehensive framework of
- Less than two years ago, the Washington State Supreme Court, in State v.
- , Washington State can heal some of the injustices that have scarred our national and state history.
- And as the federal government came through and said, no, state, you are wrong, the state was breaking
- law, not state arrest... ...crimes are regarding state law, not state arrests, not federal.
Keywords:
Indian rights, treaty rights, convictions, tribal members, criminal justice reform, Attorney General, AG investigators, limited authority peace officer, peace officer certification, economic crimes, financial crimes, white-collar crime, fraud investigation, search warrant service, electronic service, business records, law enforcement authority, criminal background check, training requirements, Washington RCW
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children (6-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> the state as an alternative. the state as an alternative. in<00:27:31.520><c> Kentucky.
- </c> the process and criteria for the state the process and criteria for the state to<00:28:53.760><c
- the state can be appointed.
- ,</c><00:30:01.120><c> uh</c> information on state guardianship, uh information on state guardianship
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:24
Discussion of The Center for Courageous Kids – 00:02:46
Discussion of Adult Protective Services and State Guardianship Programs – 00:25:22
Discussion of Annual Report of the External Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Panel – 01:00:34
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 01:33:41
Adjournment – 01:42:07, 958, all
Summary:
The Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children opened its first meeting with roll call and a reminder about the number of children in out-of-home care with active placements, which the chair said was 8,641 as of June 1, 2025. The committee then heard a presentation from the Center for Courageous Kids, a donor-funded camp in Scottville that serves children with lifelong illnesses and disabilities at no charge. Representatives described the camp’s year-round family retreats and summer sessions, its medically safe and inclusive model, and examples of campers gaining confidence and independence. They said the camp has served more than 43,000 campers from Kentucky, other states, and other countries, and that it is seeking legislative support for two capital projects: a new art barn and a medical lodge, with a combined request of $3.2 million. Members praised the program and asked about awareness, staffing, volunteer recruitment, accreditation, and how the projects would expand capacity; the camp said the medical lodge would help increase volunteer housing and allow future growth beyond its current summer cap of 128 campers per session.
The committee then moved to adult protective services and state guardianship programs. Jessica Wayne, director of the Division of Guardianship, and Cliff Bryant of DCBS explained the legal framework for guardianship and conservatorship, including state guardianship as a last-resort option when no family member or private entity is available or appropriate. They outlined the court petition process, emergency appointments, and the distinction between full and limited guardianship or conservatorship. They emphasized that guardianship is based on legal incapacity to make decisions, not simply on a medical disability diagnosis, and noted that state guardianship can be arranged for some 17-year-olds aging out of youth services.
The presenters said the state currently serves 4,645 individuals under guardianship, with most cases involving developmental intellectual disabilities, supported community living waiver participants, and people in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. They also described the division’s three branches: field services, which handles visits and day-to-day decisions in all 120 counties; a benefits branch that applies for public benefits; and a fiduciary branch that manages funds and pays bills. They reported 89 field workers statewide, an average caseload of 52, and said the agency is hiring to reduce that load. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor May 30th, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Commerce and Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- This is such an important thing to have folks come to our state or keep them in our state that can work
- Our job is to get that and share it with the state so that the state makes the money on this and can
- So we added a provision here that the state can take that data and put it into their proprietary state
- I thought you stated September...
- As it relates to the date, I thought you stated September 1st, but on the document itself, it states
Keywords:
health insurance, claims process, insurance regulation, admin penalties, healthcare access, cannabis, cannabis establishment, medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, advertising regulations, packaging requirements, unlicensed cannabis activities, state prosecution, confidentiality, Cannabis Compliance Board, disciplinary proceedings, mental health, counseling, interstate practice, telehealth
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 5/6/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> construction workers across the state. construction workers across the state.
- Thank you very and state. Thank you.
- </c> conjunction with the state of Minnesota. conjunction with the state of Minnesota.
- </c><01:14:03.600><c> And</c> attention to our state as well. And attention to our state as well.
- </c> of doing business outside of the state. of doing business outside of the state.
Keywords:
workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, payroll reporting, construction contracts, public works, project registration, labor standards, contractor compliance, subcontractor reporting, state government, Department of Administration, Commissioner of Labor and Industry, Metropolitan Council, highway construction, public construction
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 11th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that, we'll start at the state. Mr.
- State Library, there's basically no changes to that one, what was presented or asked for.
- Section 17, $150,000 for the State Library renovation.
- State aid to public libraries, that's their grant money.
- This five from the state would match that 10.
Bills:
HB1540
Keywords:
education savings account, ESA, school choice, private school vouchers, nonpublic school, tuition assistance, education tax credit, homeschool exclusion, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Public Instruction, public funding for private education, voucher program, student scholarships, special education, parental choice, curriculum funding, tutoring, online learning, state per-pupil payment, income-based eligibility
Summary:
The committee first took up amended bill 10-13, a school funding and education appropriations measure. Senator Schaible walked through the final version, which included changes to foundation aid, transportation grants, free and reduced-price meals funding, paraprofessional and teacher support programs, Native American education items, library and school facility projects, and several one-time grants. Members discussed removing the science center grant funding, and Senator Meyer objected to that removal, arguing that Grand Forks had raised matching private and local funds and that other cities had received similar state support. The committee also agreed to adjust regional education association funding to reflect six centers rather than seven, reducing that line to $600,000.
The committee then adopted the amendment to 10-13 unanimously and passed the bill as further amended on a unanimous roll call, with Senator Shively designated as carrier. After a brief recess, the committee turned to bill 1540, but no formal action was taken. Bank of North Dakota and OMB representatives raised concerns that the draft included policy changes and procurement/IT exemptions that needed further discussion. Members agreed the bill would be delayed until Monday so the Bank, OMB, and NDIT could confer and work through the mechanics and policy issues before the committee moved it forward.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So that work is not happening in the state of Alabama. They call it a flyover state.
- So if you're bringing six or more immigrants into the state of Alabama, more immigrants into the state
- And we also state in code because it was And we also state in code because it was unclear that if you
- And immigrant labor into the state. And that's already federal law.
- to add every state agency to start to use the SAVES program.
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> many districts we have across the state many districts we have across the state might<00:15:18.600
- </c> possible later time well stated possible later time well stated representative<00:24:22.960><c>
- </c><00:26:40.320><c> of</c> average school lunch in the state of average school lunch in the state of
- </c> Association of charter schools state Association of charter schools state your<00:58:25.960><c>
- </c><01:25:12.119><c> Public</c> states in our state chartered Public states in our state chartered Public
Keywords:
education, school funding, consolidation aid, financial support, Minnesota Statutes, education finance, ice arena, school districts, cooperation agreement, equal sports opportunities, school milk program, nutrition, food waste, kindergarten, public schools, supplemental revenue, charter schools, funding, state appropriations, general education funding
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 19th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I am State Representative Ju, representing House District 6.
- We require state, county, and municipal law enforcement agents to...
- We’re asking for assistance and further assistance from the state.
- Well, we don't... ...assistance from the state.
- and... counties as well, um, across the state and...
Keywords:
law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, education, property acquisition, municipality, land use, annexation, competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Feb 12th, 2025
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- Drivers consistently operate under the state-allowed maximum weight of 88,000 pounds.
- Questions I have about this are: Can anyone assure Lee County or other counties in the state that other
- The Texas Transportation Institute is recognized around the country, particularly at Texas A&M, as the
- Meaning, the first time a heavier axle crosses a state route—I'm speaking for state routes—the whole
- The increased weights during the COVID-19 declaration of local and national states of emergency that
Keywords:
weight limits, trucking regulations, transportation, enforcement authority, portable scales, SB64, Alabama, state waters, public waters, aquatic plants, aquatic vegetation, lake management, waterway maintenance, environmental regulation, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, commercial contractors, vegetation removal, mowing aquatic plants, uprooting plants
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (6-4-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeShX0kC8cg, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call – 00:00:54
2022 RS HB 250 Update – 00:02:45
General Education Diploma Update – 00:55:15
State Textbook Commission – 01:20:28
Consideration of Administrative Regulations – 01:54:46
Adjournment – 01:57:45, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Task Force on School and Campus Safety (8-1-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvacJHOB01s, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start- 00:00:00
Call to Order- 00:00:10
Approval of Minutes- 00:00:50
KCSS & State School Security Marshal- 00:01:06
Student Mental Health- 00:59:27
Adjournment- 01:20:07, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Joint meeting of Senate and House Standing Committee On Families and Children (3-16-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IagvnikuB5M, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00
Roll Call: 00:22
2023 Social Services Block Grant State Plan: 01:55
Block Grant Roll Call: 08:35
HB 125 Discussion: 11:13
HB 125 Roll Call Vote: 12:33, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47