Video & Transcript Research : 'direct care'
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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Health care providers or health care entities may only distribute abortion medications to residents of
- B3 requires any health care provider or health care entity that receives abortion.
- personal care services.
- This one simply directs child care contracts that exceed $200,000 a year, putting an actual dollar on
- , directing the board.
Keywords:
child safety, near fatalities, public reporting, child welfare, transparency, homeless youth, youth services, mental health, support programs, state law, employment services, community inclusion, age limitations, disability services, home and community living, abortion medications, reproductive health, mifepristone, misoprostol, abortion access
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee held public hearings on two bills before moving into executive session on several measures. SB 5977, sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, would require DCYF to publish near-fatality review reports within 180 days and post them publicly, with confidential information redacted; the sponsor said the goal was transparency, accountability, and child protection. No one testified on the bill. SB 6184, the Office of Homeless Youth request bill sponsored by the chair, would modernize and clarify OHY statutes, including allowing crisis residential centers to withhold immediate parental notification for compelling reasons such as protected health care, renaming and making permanent the H-Sync program, expanding youth housing eligibility and uses of funds, and updating terminology; OHY, advocates, school-based support providers, and a youth testifier all spoke in support, emphasizing flexibility, respectful language, and better support for unhoused youth.
In executive session, the committee adopted the proposed substitute for SB 5681 and sent it to Ways and Means after rejecting an amendment that would have lowered the age for developmental disability services. For SB 5917, dealing with Department of Corrections distribution of abortion medication, the committee adopted one amendment to prioritize Indian health care providers and urban Indian health organizations, rejected numerous other amendments, and advanced the bill as amended to Rules. The committee also rejected all proposed amendments to SB 5942 except one technical amendment renaming the DCYF Oversight Board as the DCYF Accountability Board and keeping it in the governor’s office; the bill then passed to Rules. SB 6024, which would avoid duplicative audits for community residential providers, passed without amendment.
The committee adopted a technical amendment to SB 6036, allowing certain former foster care licensees to be exempt from adult family home licensing when caring for an aging-out foster youth, and sent it to Rules. For SB 6085, the committee adopted an amendment restoring law library funding from the institutional welfare account, rejected several transparency and spending restrictions, and advanced the bill to Ways and Means. Across the executive session, most other amendments offered by Sen. Christian were rejected, and the committee repeatedly voted to move the bills forward despite his objections; the final actions were to advance the measures as amended or in proposed substitute form, with the bills passing subject to signatures.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You have a job, you don't have child care, so child care is needed.
- It's not a perfect analogy, but I kind of... of like to think of this as direct primary care for foster
- the Family Care Act.
- available child care seats.
- We track both the number and the capacity of. child care centers and child care homes.
Bills:
HB741, HB 1199, HB2070, HB2402, HB2542, HB2665, HB2789, HB3096, HB3396, HB3595, HB3747, HB4116, HB4127
Keywords:
child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And I know you guys will take care of that.
- Older Texans rely on Medicaid for essential health care services, including long-term care, prescription
- I don't care how much it costs. It's costing me nothing.
- And so whenever somebody invests nothing, why should they care?
- It's, why should I care? Why should I care?
Bills:
HB741, HB 1199, HB2070, HB2402, HB2542, HB2665, HB2789, HB3096, HB3396, HB3595, HB3747, HB4116, HB4127
Keywords:
child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- They are in dire need of improvements and expansion to their animal care center.
- They were locked, basically, and there were some of the animal care advocates outside.
- that it's a mirror of the other bill, and I think, you know, 2.5, and as you said, that would take care
- Care because of the species that are there.
- And I really have a problem with Game and Fish in the direction that they're going, where there is not
Keywords:
food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 47, a composting/organic waste measure that had been brought back from the table. The sponsor and witnesses described amendments that reduced the solid waste surcharge, added flexibility for landfills to divert organic waste to regional compost facilities, and delayed the effective date to July 1, 2027. Supporters said the changes made the bill more affordable and workable, while opponents from the waste industry still objected to the surcharge and wanted the proposed study completed before any tax was imposed. After committee discussion, a motion to table resulted in a tie vote, so the bill remained on the table.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 195, which appropriates $1 million for training elected officials and staff of soil and water conservation districts. The sponsor and the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts said the money would support compliance training, procurement and audit requirements, board education, and outreach for the state’s 47 districts. Support came from district officials and environmental advocates, who cited increasing responsibilities tied to disasters and climate impacts. The bill passed unanimously.
Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 196 and Senate Bill 197, companion appropriations for animal care and spay/neuter services in Las Vegas and Raton. Senators questioned whether the bills mixed operating funds with capital improvements, whether the projects duplicated statewide spay/neuter grants, and how much local funding was involved. The sponsor said the local communities had substantial skin in the game and that the appropriations were needed for facility expansion and repairs. Both bills passed on 6-2 votes.
Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 198, which would fund an endangered species hatchery and rearing station in Las Vegas. The sponsor argued the project would help restore aquatic species and use available state land and water, while supporters said it would strengthen conservation efforts. Opponents argued New Mexico already has a hatchery doing similar work, raised concerns about nuclear and water issues, and questioned the location and policy direction. After extensive testimony, the committee did not finish the bill and recessed SB 78, a separate measure to allow nuclear energy to count toward renewable portfolio standards, for continued discussion on Tuesday.
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:
- </c> care assistance program. That's fine. care assistance program. That's fine.
- We're not endorsing or supporting threats or other criminal behavior directed against any child care.
- </c> and take very good care of them. and take very good care of them.
- they provide care for.
- </c> been caring for for the last 9 months. been caring for for the last 9 months.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I think these are all still excellent arguments as to why we should be careful in raising fees on EVs
- He said those are reasons to be careful about raising fees on EVs.
- We have roads and bridges to take care of.
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Keywords:
HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, welcome to today's Health Care and Wellness meeting, February 24th.
- The access to the care, the convenience of being able to receive this care, we can do everything from
- This bill does not lower the standards of care.
- Major health care organizations, including the U.S.
- and access to care that you need.
Keywords:
SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We are trying to do this with health care.
- Compare that, and I should be careful saying this, but compare this to Congress.
- Compare that, and I should be careful saying this, but compare this to Congress.
- That leads me to another direction of questioning.
- I heard you earlier direction of questioning.
Keywords:
interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I sort of care, but not really much about that.
- We just said each member state that doesn't direct the legislature. doesn't direct the courts, and it
- for our communities, caring for my family, caring for your families, and everyone's in this room and
- We need more expanded access to care.
- Medical care, things of that nature.
Keywords:
interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
HF702 heard in House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here on behalf of my care center and two others, Ling Bloomston in St.
- Our three care centers started our projects prior to January 1, 2020.
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- projects our three Care Centers um started<00:02:01.719><c> our</c><00:02:01.960><c> projects</c><00
Keywords:
mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric care, collaborative care model, healthcare funding, service dog, service animal, service dog in training, assistance dog, guide dog, disability rights, housing accommodations, fair housing, landlord, rental housing, homeowners association, HOA, Minnesota human services, accessible housing, reasonable accommodation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Oz oversee health care for more than 160 million Americans. Dr.
- In Minnesota, Medicaid covers inpatient mental health care.
- I cannot trust him or this administration to run CMS to protect our health care. access to health care
- follow the president's directive?
- I mean, let's be just direct here.
Keywords:
Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations
Summary:
The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- health care that they need.
- And they all deserve access to life-saving care. in care.
- The Care No Matter What Act is a crucial step in rebuilding Texas reproductive health care system and
- Latina, Asian, every single Texan deserves health care. care, evidence-based reproductive care, no matter
- Support the Care No Matter What Act to protect. access to affordable health care.
Keywords:
Texas, healthcare, reproductive health, Care No Matter What Act, Planned Parenthood, maternal mortality, teen pregnancy, funding cuts, community health
Summary:
The meeting addressed critical health care concerns in Texas, highlighting the consequences of funding cuts on access to reproductive health services. Key speakers emphasized the urgent need for the Care No Matter What Act, which aims to restore funding to healthcare providers like Planned Parenthood. They underscored the alarming statistics of maternal mortality and the rising rates of teen pregnancies, particularly in Black and Latina communities. Testimonies shared during the meeting illustrated the real-life impacts of healthcare access issues on individuals and families across the state, illustrating the necessity for legislative action to ensure comprehensive reproductive health services.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/11/26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Healing is possible, and there is a pathway to care.
- Healing is possible, and there is a pathway to care.
- Healing is possible, and there is a pathway to care.
- Healing is possible, and there is a pathway to care. Thank you.
- were in there saying we want direction.
Keywords:
veterans property tax, homestead exclusion, disabled veteran, totally and permanently disabled, service-connected disability, property tax relief, market value exclusion, surviving spouse, family caregiver, county veterans service officer, Minnesota property tax, assessment year 2027, homestead tax benefit, veterans tax exemption, DD214, VA disability rating, veterans, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, grant standards
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 27th, 2026 at 02:30 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Pierce County Sheriff's Department emergency response in that direction.
- And, you know, it comes directly out of a direct response to a situation.
- And so we've got to show some direction and urgency here.
- And so we've got to show some direction and urgency here.
- access and that care about their community, there are additional opportunities there.
Keywords:
vehicle ownership, insurance, title transfer, consumer protection, motor vehicle, oil tanker, tank vessel, restricted waters, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, Discovery Island, New Dungeness, tug escort, pilotage, marine safety, spill prevention, oil transport, petroleum shipment
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- And members, this is the Breeding Animals Responsibly and with Care Act.
- So the new language directs funds that are collected through the licensing and the fines go into that
- And I had dog calls all the time, which mainly the sheriff doesn't take care of those.
- The sheriff takes care of livestock.
- Care of this issue.
Keywords:
raw milk, unpasteurized, farm sales, Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, local producers, advertising, animal welfare, commercial pet breeders, licensing, animal cruelty, labor, employment definitions, agricultural services, Oklahoma Workforce Commission, confidentiality, data access, right to repair, agriculture, OEM, repair providers
Summary:
The committee took up several agriculture-related bills, many with committee substitutes and amendments. HB 356, dealing with raw, unpasteurized milk, was amended to limit sales for off-premise consumption and to provide liability protection for producers; members discussed whether restaurants should also receive protection and whether consumers should be notified, and the bill passed 4-2. HB 3391, requiring commercial pet breeders to include their state license number in advertisements and authorizing Agriculture Department rules and fines, passed 6-0. HB 3657, an Oklahoma Employment Security Commission request bill updating agricultural labor reporting language and allowing workforce data sharing with the Workforce Commission, passed 4-3 after questions about the type of data shared and a tie vote was broken by a member voting in the affirmative.
HB 3617, a right-to-repair bill for agricultural equipment, was amended to correct wording and to protect intellectual property, trade secrets, and warranties, but members questioned its scope and application date; it passed 5-1. HB 4055, the Breeding Animals Responsibly and with Care Act, was heavily amended to remove a section changing licensing thresholds and to set minimum fines, but it drew extensive questions about the new fund, inspection hours, fiscal impact, and whether it would burden the Department of Agriculture or consumers; it failed 3-4. HB 3902, a bill aimed at addressing pet overpopulation and allowing counties to act, prompted concerns about county zoning, sheriff workload, and unfunded mandates; the authors said they would continue working on the issue and strike the title later, and the bill passed 4-3 despite requests to lay it over.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:30:54.720><c> for</c> child care providers who are caring for child care providers who are caring
- </c> this patient care. this patient care.
- and hospital care, and that they are being pulled in multiple different directions, particularly in
- and hospital care, and that they are being pulled in multiple different directions, particularly in
- </c> research, clinical care, and policy. research, clinical care, and policy.
Keywords:
healthcare, WIC, community health, licensing, speech-language pathology, audiology, contract term limits, healthcare services, provider enrollment, disenrollment, premium payments, medical assistance, substance use disorders, mental health, children's mental health, early childhood, early intervention, consultation grants, Head Start, child care
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 20th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- This is regarding the Health Care Workforce Training Commission and closing out their ARPA projects,
- Would you care to vote? Blant said, 'I declare the vote 28 to 0.
- Staff, Representative Newton, you care to vote? Newton, I forward. Sterling declares the vote.
- More, Ii Kanei West, West, Madam Whip, would you care to vote? Declare the vote.
- Represented Blanett, do you care to vote? Declare the vote.
Bills:
HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142, HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2nd Revised Apr 20th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- It states that no such memorandum shall require or include as an option or condition that direct or practical
Bills:
HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2nd Revised Apr 20th, 2026
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm assuming you were talking about the Health Care Authority.
- This has nothing to do with the Health Care Authority. Any other questions on the bill?
- Members, House Bill 474 allows the Health Care Workforce Training Commission to House Bill 474 allows
- And, you know, this investment has produced thousands of additional licensed and trained health care
- Licensed and trained health care workers, and HWTC was allocated funds to administer these programs,
Bills:
HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget met and first took up House Bill 4063, adopting a committee substitute over objection by a 17-4 roll call vote. The bill, as explained by the Pro Tem, moves the election dates for House Bill 4440 and Joint Resolution 1024 to August 25, 2026. Members debated whether the measure violated the single-subject rule or was an attempt to revisit proposals that had previously failed, but the committee advanced it and it passed 16-6 after debate.
The committee then considered a series of appropriations and reappropriations, largely involving ARPA and interest funds. These included Senate Bills 1130 through 1134 and 1142, which redirected funds to the University Hospital Authority and Trust, the Office of Juvenile Affairs, the State Department of Health for rural hospital rebuild efforts, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Griffin Memorial Hospital capacity, and DHS-related projects including Boys & Girls Club and YWCA funding. All of these bills passed, with most receiving broad support and only a few dissenting votes.
Members also advanced several House bills: HB 4029 appropriated funds to the State Department of Health and the ALS fund; HB 4074 gave the Health Care Workforce Training Commission flexibility to close out ARPA projects and transfer funds among nursing-related programs; HB 4075 reappropriated water and wastewater funds within OWRB; HB 476 provided rural economic impact grant funding for water, wastewater, sewer, air park, industrial park, and broadband-related projects; HB 477 funded emergency response and relief grants with standard administrative language; HB 478 covered ARPA closeout costs for consultants and the grants management office; HB 428 extended a qualified equity investment tax deduction sunset; and HB 473 and HB 4073 pulled back ARPA funds for reappropriation and closeout. Most measures passed on strong roll-call votes, and the committee adjourned after HB 4073 passed 21-0.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 20th, 2026
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- Basically, the health bill, this is regarding the Health Care Workforce Training Commission, and close
- Blancett, would you care to vote? Blancett, aye.
- Representative Newton, would you care to vote? Newton, aye. Ford, aye. Sterling, aye.
- Madam Whip, would you care to vote? Madam Whip, would you care to vote?
- And these are issues that the people vote on and care about. Minority Leader Munson. Mr.
Bills:
HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund
Summary:
The committee considered a series of bills largely focused on reappropriating and closing out ARPA-related funds, transferring interest earnings, and filling funding gaps in existing state projects. Measures included funding for the Health Care Workforce Training Commission, juvenile services in Rogers County, rural hospital rebuild projects, DHS-related projects for Boys and Girls Clubs and the YWCA, water and wastewater projects through the OWRB, ALS grant limits for OSDH, pandemic relief accounting, administrative costs for ARPA projects, pediatric cardiology and OSU-related projects, rural industrial park and port water/wastewater gaps, and emergency response grants through the Department of Emergency Management. Most of these bills were presented by Rep. Newton, Chairman Caldwell, Speaker Hilbert, Rep. Osborne, Rep. Hill, and others, with committee substitutes adopted without objection where noted.
One bill, House Bill 4028, drew the most discussion. It would extend the sunset on the qualified equity investment deduction for venture capital investments. Members questioned the lack of program-specific evaluation data, including return on investment, jobs created, and how much of the tax deduction had actually been used. The sponsor said the program had helped grow Oklahoma venture capital and that he would seek better data, but argued the sunset should be extended for now. The bill passed 23-6.
Another extended exchange centered on House Bill 4063, which combined measures related to placing state questions on the August ballot, including HJR 1024 and a bill tied to House Bill 1440. Members raised concerns about single-subject issues, ballot timing, voter turnout, and whether combining the measures limited legislators’ options. The Speaker defended the approach as election-related and noted prior precedent. The bill passed 23-6. The remaining bills were approved overwhelmingly, generally by votes of 27-0, 28-0, or 29-0, and were reported out with due pass recommendations before the meeting adjourned.