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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/12/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
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- government and the law is for. government and the law is for.
- We've seen that the federal government is willing to do what the federal government is willing to do,
- We've seen that the federal government is willing to do what the federal government is willing to do,
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Allison Hilliard, and I am the Government Affairs Director for the Climate Center.
- We just don't want that code. ...upfront funding, not the ongoing basis.
- Sacramento and the Climate Reality Project chapters in Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley.
- So even the smallest code-compliant projects would be pushed into years of discretionary review.
- So even the smallest code-compliant process. definitions or parameters around the size.
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 804, the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act, from Senator Arreguín. He said the bill would designate the State Fire Marshal as the safety regulator for intrastate hydrogen pipelines and require hydrogen-specific standards, while not mandating any pipeline construction or bypassing environmental review. Supporters included labor groups, utility employees, and the City of Burbank, while Air Products opposed unless amended, citing concerns about the bill’s specificity, fee structure, and the need for a hydrogen-specific rulemaking process. The committee discussed safety, fees, and regulatory certainty, and later passed SB 804 on a 9-0 vote to Emergency Management with commitment to take amendments.
The committee then took up SB 905 by Senator Becker, aimed at reducing electricity rates by changing utility incentives. The bill would tie part of executive compensation to keeping rates below inflation, require more performance metrics, and allow the CPUC to consider lower returns on equity for certain lower-risk investments and alternative financing options. Support came from consumer, environmental, agricultural, and large energy user groups, while Southern California Edison, CalChamber, PG&E, and utility labor groups raised concerns that the bill could reduce investment, create regulatory uncertainty, and raise borrowing costs. After extensive discussion about utility affordability, wildfire costs, and capital markets, the committee passed SB 905 on a 7-1 vote to Appropriations.
SB 913, also by Senator Becker, would create a clearer pathway for distributed energy resources such as batteries and smart thermostats to participate in the resource adequacy market and compete with utility-scale resources. Supporters said the bill would better use existing grid capacity, lower costs, and build on the state’s Demand Side Grid Support Program; PG&E opposed unless amended, saying the use case was not yet proven and was already being addressed in other rulemakings. After the committee accepted amendments, one opposition group moved to neutral and another said it might do so after reviewing the changes. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations and was placed on call.
Several other measures were heard and advanced, including SB 1196 on faster utility hookups for small energization projects such as ADUs and EV chargers, SB 931 reauthorizing the Diablo Canyon Essential Services Mitigation Fund through 2028, SB 1158 reducing the frequency of joint reliability assessments from quarterly to twice yearly, and SB 1245 directing further study of California’s gasoline market and potential use of non-CARBOB fuel during supply disruptions. SB 1196 and SB 931 both passed with broad support and no opposition after amendments, SB 1158 passed without testimony, and SB 1245 drew strong support from consumer and environmental advocates but opposition from fuel industry and business groups concerned about costs, confidentiality, and fuel standards.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Housing Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Housing
Transcript Highlights:
- 239, Section 15. in they should be able to continue their cases under chapter 239 section 15 however
- It is a concrete step toward a whole-of-government approach to ending homelessness.
- It is a concrete step toward a whole-of-government approach to ending homelessness and reducing housing
- 30% payment standard levels previously mentioned and also requires that units meet state sanitary code
- 30% payment standard levels previously mentioned and also requires that units meet state sanitary code
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Housing held a hybrid hearing on a broad slate of housing and homelessness bills. Chairs Rich Haggerty and Julian Cyr opened by noting the committee’s focus on EOHLC programs such as RAFT, MRVP, and HomeBASE, and several members and advocates emphasized the urgency of the state’s homelessness crisis, including rising family homelessness and the need for earlier intervention, more stable subsidies, and stronger long-term housing tools.
A major theme was homelessness prevention and rehousing. Multiple witnesses supported bills to codify and strengthen RAFT and HomeBASE, arguing that assistance should be available earlier in a crisis rather than only after a notice to quit or imminent loss of housing. Testimony from legal services, homelessness coalitions, social workers, municipal housing staff, and tenant advocates said the programs help families avoid eviction and shelter, but need more flexibility, higher benefit caps, and permanent statutory protection. Several speakers also urged support for codifying the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), describing it as a critical long-term subsidy for low-income households and older adults, and warning that codification would protect the program from future budget or policy changes.
The committee also heard testimony on housing stability for older adults, affordable homes for people with disabilities, supportive housing, housing cooperatives, home sharing, local preference, and reentry housing for returning citizens. Advocates for older adults described a Somerville bridge subsidy pilot that helped stabilize seniors while they waited for permanent housing, and urged statewide expansion. Supporters of supportive housing called for an interagency board to streamline funding and development, while cooperative housing proponents backed creation of a Massachusetts Center for Housing Cooperatives and a dedicated funding reserve. A bill to secure housing for returning citizens drew support from reentry providers and Senator Adam Gomez, who said stable housing is essential to successful reintegration. No votes were taken during the hearing; witnesses generally asked the committee to report the bills favorably, and some members asked follow-up questions on data and program details.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Wildfire Prevention Jun 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Because Prop 4 has about 1.5 in it, right, for a fire chapter. That's short-term, though.
- But yeah, it's a challenge in terms of government services are funded by fees.
- And then I would say insurers really want to see the codes, the stronger building codes.
- I want to see the codes, the stronger building codes, you know, in the counties.
- It is because, sorry guys, government is slow in responding.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- government overreach. government overreach.
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in It expands government involvement in It expands government involvement in elections - government-issued valid ID. government-issued valid ID.
- My concerns, uh, on Penal Code further review. Um on Penal Code further review.
- Misconduct in office is government.
Bills:
SB2041
Keywords:
land court, real property, legal documents, bureau of conveyances, judicial confirmation, property registration, working group, Hawaii Revised Statutes, reform, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees.
The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments.
Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Under Chapter 36 of the Water Code, an affected person can request an inquiry into a GCD again for specific
- The authority for the program is found in Chapter 26 of the Water Code, and the geology of the Edwards
- So I think that there's absolutely mechanisms in Chapter 36.
- No, that's in Chapter 36. Okay, so that was just a set rate.
- fee provisions of Chapter 36.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Apr 23rd, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Supporters often point to California Public Contracts Code 2500 and say PLAs don't discriminate.
- And if it's not clear, that's extra cost to the counties and local governments.
- They don't have the capacity to do this kind of code enforcement.
- This is not code enforcement. Okay, sorry, not code enforcement—certification.
- That's very, very different than mandatory code enforcement.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CAA Info Briefing - Wed Jan 14, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 30th, 2026 at 11:09 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam President, Chapter 7.
- This is specifically our student government class here, who's joining us today, and they're being led
- You have your entire government right here, just to let you all know. He is a senior.
- Senate Bill 196, introduced by Senator Compos, an act making an appropriation to the Local Government
- Senate Bill 197, introduced by Senator Compos, an act making an appropriation to the Local Government
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Number two, it’s defrauding the government. Absolutely.
- Our statutory authority is in Chapter 36 of the Human Resources Code, the Texas Health Care Program Fraud
- I think thanks to the enhancements to our statute, Chapter 32 of the Human Resources Code, from an administrative
- AI you couldn't use in state government.
- Texas Health Authority was established in 2007, Chapter 182, Health and Safety Code, really to promote
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Remind every member that you see all things and that your leadership is a sacred trust governed by you
- to provide relative to training requirements for certain local government officials.
- to provide relative to training requirements for certain local government officials.
- It follows recommendations from the legislative auditor and helps streamline state government.
- It follows recommendations from the legislative auditor and helps streamline state government.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C New Offenses & Changed Penalties Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2407 addresses this issue by amending Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to increase
- Chapter 12 enhancement.
- That way we still have access to our penal code chapter 12 enhancements, and I'm happy to answer any
- 41 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
- And there is a problem in the code.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- One of government failure, racist assumptions, and mass incarceration.
- California, member of Code Pink, Jewish Voice for Peace, Amnesty International.
- Luckily enough for us, the Ed Code already does protect against anti-Semitism.
- , to criticize and speak to the horrors that have been committed by governments.
- Because the what is happening at the federal government right now, the federal government level is so
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/31/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- chapter, and we are opposed to House Bill 2156.
- It's from the Arizona Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
- There's a QR code here, a website in our bill.
- But that was a request from the federal government.
- That was a request from the federal government.
Bills:
HB2014, HB2111, HB2156, HB2165, HB2202, HB2305, HB2321, HB2399, HB2403, HB2416, HB2418, HB2446, HB2601, HB2615, HB2620, HB2812, HB2939, HB2940, HB2955, HB2957, HB2960, HB2992, HB4026, HB4049
Keywords:
air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- likely to represent to uh recommend the Department of Government efficiency than a pay raise.
- We're talking about the constitutional officers of a co-equal branch of government.
- It also tells us that government regulation of a service drives up the price.
- It's chapter 161.001B10 of the Family code.
- We'll talk later before I figure out. laying out the government take the list.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Third change reconciles the difference between the Florida probate code and Florida trust code providing
- Senate Bill 7000, a bill to be entitled: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset
- Senate Bill 7000, a bill to be entitled: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset
- Senate Bill 7004, a bill to be entitled: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset
- Senate Bill 7004, a bill to be entitled: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions and recognitions, including awareness resolutions and visiting groups in the galleries. The chamber then moved to special order bills. Senate Bill 88 on utility terrain vehicles passed 32-5 after debate over allowing local governments to opt in to street use of UTVs under safety restrictions; Senator Smith opposed it over safety concerns. Senate Bill 102 on exceptional student education passed 36-0, creating a workforce credential/badge program for students with autism or on modified curricula; supporters emphasized employment opportunities and safety training, while Senator Davis raised concerns about added costs to school districts. Senate Bill 106 on exploitation of vulnerable adults passed 37-0, allowing alternative service on scammers through the same apps used to contact victims. Senate Bill 130 on compensation for victims of wrongful incarceration passed 38-0, extending filing deadlines and removing restrictive barriers; supporters called it a long-overdue justice fix. Senate Bill 158 on diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations passed 38-0, eliminating cost sharing for follow-up breast tests in the state employee health plan to encourage early detection.
The most contentious measure was Senate Bill 234 on criminal offenses against law enforcement officers. The bill sought to clarify that violent resistance to officers is not justified by claims about the legality of the detention and to add manslaughter of a law enforcement officer to offenses carrying life imprisonment without release. An amendment by Senator Jones to restore “in good faith” language failed, after debate centered on due process, racial profiling, and the role of juries and suppression motions. Several senators spoke in support of law enforcement but objected to the bill’s breadth and mandatory life penalty; Senator Leek ultimately postponed the bill temporarily rather than taking a final vote. Senate Bill 262 on trust code technical changes passed 36-0. Senate Bill 274 designating roads for Harris Rosen and Geraldine Thompson passed 38-0, followed by a successful co-sponsorship motion and remarks honoring Thompson’s legacy. Senate Bill 280 on candidate qualification passed 38-0, creating an enforcement mechanism for party-affiliation filing requirements. Senate Bill 296 on middle and high school start times passed 38-0, repealing the statewide start-time mandate and shifting implementation decisions to local districts while requiring public reporting and discussion. Senate Bill 356 designating January 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day also passed unanimously, with senators emphasizing remembrance, anti-Semitism, and the educational value of the memorial and observance.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So there has been a lot of attention on government efficiency in recent weeks, but Workforce Solutions
- House Bill 3699 would amend the Texas Labor Code to define last work and.
- Under current law, Section 552,130 of the government code treats vehicle license plates as captured on
- Section 552,130 of the government code and Section 730007 of the Transportation code to clarify that
- By amending Chapter 201, Texas Labor Code, House Bill 33,700 would ensure that all programs at TWC have
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- They have to meet all the International, the Arkansas Fuel Gas Code, National Electric Code, and they
- A code cycle. The IMC is, which is the mechanics... A code cycle.
- A code cycle.
- You still got that three-year code cycle.
- The codes or the classes they have to attend is for code updates.
Summary:
The Administrative Rules Subcommittee reviewed several agency rules and most were approved without objection. The Department of Agriculture moved to repeal rules tied to the now-repealed Arkansas Catfish Processors Fair Practice Act. The Department of Human Services updated Medicaid policy to clarify that pregnant women may still be referred to child support enforcement but will not be sanctioned during pregnancy and the 60-day postpartum period, removed the word “forcible” from rape/incest good-cause language, and eliminated a 90-day waiting period for ARKids B when group health coverage ends. DHS also received approval for a CMS cell and gene therapy model for sickle cell disease and a technical Medicaid medication-assisted treatment update that does not change coverage.
The Department of Labor and Licensing presented several rules. One created procedures for the department to issue interpretations in local construction plan disputes under Act 591 of 2025. The Contractors Licensing Board and Residential Contractors Committee amended rules to raise the restricted commercial license threshold and light building project limit from $750,000 to $1.5 million, and to allow deferral of owner-complaint investigations while related civil litigation is pending. The HVACR Licensing Board presented broader cleanup and policy changes under Act 746 of 2025, including eliminating the Class C license by moving those holders into Class B, expanding work limits for Class A and B licensees, changing continuing education to eight hours per three-year code cycle, and keeping annual license renewal. Members asked detailed questions about impacts on businesses, training, youth working with parents, and whether any unintended burdens were created; the board said it had notified licensees and had received little pushback.
The committee also granted the Department of Inspector General’s request for exclusion from rulemaking reporting for Act 473 of 2025, concluding that the statute was sufficiently detailed and did not require additional rules. In addition, the Arkansas State Library’s report was accepted, with the Department of Education stating that the library’s three existing rules should remain in effect. During the update on outstanding 2023-session rulemaking, Education explained that many delayed rules were held back because they were likely to be amended again in 2025, and members expressed concern about the length of time some rules have remained unfinished. The meeting ended after written 2025 rulemaking updates were noted, with no further action taken.