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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Adjournment Sine Die Fri May 2, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 60
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
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- I wish the public could see the late nights of work, the piles of reports and testimony you read, and
- I wish the public could see the late nights of work, the piles of reports and testimony you read, and
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Education (3-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And if you were here for the virtual school testimony, you know, if it was a Cloverport have serious
- Uh, in fact, Representative Truit may have been in the room for the testimony on that 268.
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Summary:
The Senate Education Committee heard House Bill 132, which would change home and hospital instruction funding so schools can be reimbursed sooner when students miss school for short-term mental health-related stays. Representative Nick Wilson said current law requires a student to be out five days before funding begins, leaving schools unpaid when they provide instruction during 2- to 4-day absences. The committee gave HB 132 favorable expression unanimously.
The committee then heard House Bill 193, a cleanup bill on dual credit scholarships. Representative J.T. Payne and KHEAA’s director explained that the bill consolidates academic and CTE dual credit scholarships into one statute to reduce administrative confusion, since the programs have been funded together in recent budgets. HB 193 passed unanimously with favorable expression.
House Bill 241 drew the most discussion. The committee first adopted a substitute, which members said changed the bill to give the Commissioner of Education discretion, rather than a mandate, to grant calamity days. The bill and substitute centered on virtual instruction and Cloverport Virtual Academy: supporters said the school was a pilot project that needed more time and that a prior agency effort to cap virtual instruction would have effectively shut it down, while opponents argued the substitute would reward a low-performing virtual model and extend NTI/virtual learning too broadly. Testimony from an Oldham County parent criticized NTI quality and opposed adding more virtual days. No final vote on HB 241 was included in the portion provided.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations (3-5-25) - Upon Adjournment
Transcript Highlights:
- He said he was here in September for the first committee meeting and gave testimony then, and that he
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- The chair said the testimony shows what the committee is dealing with: one witness said there should
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Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up Senate Bill 202, adopting a committee substitute before hearing testimony. Senator Julie Rocky Adams explained that the substitute would require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate regulations by January 1, 2026 for intoxicating hemp-derived beverages, direct the University of Kentucky to study manufacturing, testing, distribution, sales, and consumer effects of those beverages, and impose a moratorium on their sale until July 1, 2026. Supporters, including Rep. Matt Cook, said the measure was intended as a consumer-protection step rather than a ban, citing concerns about youth access, inconsistent labeling, and the need for a clearer regulatory framework.
Members asked about the legal status of the products, whether the bill could unintentionally sweep in non-intoxicating hemp beverages, and whether there was evidence of harm. Senators were told the products are legal under the federal farm bill loophole, but that testing has shown THC levels on sampled cans did not match labels and that current regulations do not specifically address intoxicating hemp-derived beverages. Senator Higdon said CHFS had already been authorized to regulate hemp products and was moving forward with regulations and enforcement, while Senator Meredith questioned whether a moratorium would unfairly punish businesses that had already invested in the market and suggested setting a THC standard instead.
Public testimony then shifted to industry opposition. Jim Higdon of Cornbread Hemp said his company had invested heavily in a beverage line and argued the moratorium would function like a ban and harm small businesses. Dee Taylor of 502 Hemp and the Kentucky Hemp Association also opposed the moratorium, saying existing rules already require age limits, behind-the-counter sales, and licensed retailers, and arguing that a cap on milligrams would be preferable to a shutdown. He said retailers were seeing approved and unapproved products in the market and urged work with the Cabinet and ABC rather than a moratorium.
NH
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/29/2025)
Health and Human Services
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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/21/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public Health Effects of Xylazine Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- And then lastly, another addition in this emergency response section, noting testimony, again, that the
- I want to just thank Commissioner Davis, who is not here today, but who sent along this testimony from
- Testimony was received that there is miscommunication, and miscommunication kind of broadly, that differs
- We've received testimony asking or highlighting the need to expand that to sort of bolster the public
- So one addition at the bottom of page 20 for first responders, we did receive some testimony that was
Summary:
The Special Commission on the Public Health Effects of Xylazine held its fifth and final public meeting to review and approve the final draft of its report before submission to the House and Senate clerks. Chair Mindy Domb opened the meeting, noted Senator John Keenan’s absence due to National Guard deployment, approved the prior meeting minutes, and explained the process for incorporating final edits and late votes into appendices. Commissioners then voted to allow staff to make agreed-upon language changes after the meeting, and later voted on the final report itself.
Staff walked commissioners through the report’s redlines and substantive updates. Changes included clarifying that xylazine is an active adulterant rather than simply a bulking agent, replacing “non-clinician” with “non-clinical staff,” removing or revising references to “hotspots” in favor of more accurate language about local trends, and refining language on wound care to refer to medical consequences and financial costs. The report also added or strengthened discussion of harm reduction measures such as drug checking, mobile health services, overdose prevention centers, oxygenation and airway support during overdose response, and the importance of naloxone remaining available while recognizing its limits for xylazine exposure. Commissioners also discussed data collection, legal protections for drug checking, and the role of the Attorney General in guidance and coordination on emerging drug threats.
The commission then took a final vote, with the members present voting to approve the report. A letter from Senator Velis, who was also absent due to active duty orders, was read into the record expressing support for the report and its recommendations. In closing comments, commissioners and staff thanked one another for the collaborative work and described the report as a useful public health resource. Chair Domb adjourned the meeting at 11:11 a.m., noting that the final report would be submitted and posted online for public access.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Senate and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If you wish to give testimony, please fill out a witness card completely, sign it, and hand it over to
- Your signature is an affirmation that the testimony you give is true.
- We had a lot of public testimony, so we didn't vote on any bills and didn't take up any amendments.
- We will hear three-minute testimony on the amendments for this bill.
- Thank you for that testimony.
Summary:
The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 12, 2026, and focused primarily on Senate Bill 407, a congressional redistricting proposal, with Senate Bill 121 also scheduled for later. The chair explained the committee would first take up SB 407, consider amendments, then hear public testimony, and would not take up SB 116 or SB 130. Two amendment sets were adopted on SB 407: one technical set adjusting dates to align with the upcoming election cycle, and another updating the map in the bill. Committee members and the bill sponsor described the proposal as a 4-2 congressional map intended to comply with the Supreme Court’s CalA ruling, preserve traditional redistricting criteria, and avoid using race as the basis for district lines.
Supporters of SB 407 argued the map was compact, contiguous, kept parishes and cities together, and created two opportunity districts without racial predominance. Several senators said the map better reflected Louisiana’s political and demographic realities and could withstand legal challenge under the Equal Protection Clause and First Amendment. Testimony in support also emphasized fairness, representation, and the idea that the state should not move to a 5-1 map. Some speakers, including former legislators and community advocates, said the state should maintain or preserve two districts where Black voters and Democratic voters could elect candidates of choice.
Opponents of the broader redistricting effort criticized the process as rushed and confusing, especially because early voting had already begun and the Secretary of State was not present to answer questions. Some speakers said the legislature had not been properly involved in the election suspension process and raised concerns about whether votes already cast would count if maps changed. Others argued the proposed changes were an attempt to dilute political power and disenfranchise voters, particularly Black, poor, and queer communities. The committee heard extensive public testimony on both sides, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 16, 2026 - PM
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Please state your name and we'll hear your testimony on House Bill 126. >> Burlington, Wyoming.
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hearing - Please state your name and we'll hear your testimony. >> Uh, thank you, Madam Chairwoman.
- Thank you. >> Thank you for your testimony, committee. Any questions? >> Okay, seeing none.
- All right, that will conclude online testimony. I will close public testimony.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 12, 2026 - 09:15 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any public testimony on the bill? And we do.
- Any public testimony on the amendment? None on the amendment.
- Any public testimony? All right, Bonnie Bishop waives in support.
- Any further public testimony? Seeing none, members wishing to debate?
- Any public testimony on the bill?
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 5, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Do we have any public testimony on this bill? We have one. Do we know which one of you it is?
- We also got a lot of public testimony. We'll go to the questions. Representative Anton.
- One more, and we're going to go into public testimony. Thanks for your patience.
- All right, we're going to go into public testimony. Della Abbott waves in opposition. Dr.
- And that's all the public testimony that we had. We had no amendments.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- SEEING NO AMENDMENTS WE WILL MOVE INTO PUBLIC TESTIMONY.
- >>Chair Anderson: THANK YOU FOR YOUR TESTIMONY.
- >>Chair Anderson: THANK YOU FOR YOUR TESTIMONY, APPRECIATE YOU BEING HERE AND THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING
- SEEING NO MORE PUBLIC TESTIMONY WE ARE NOW IN DEBATE, DO WE HAVE ANY DEBATES, REPRESENTATIVE BARNABY
- MANY THINGS WERE SAID DURING PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND DEBATE AND I HAVE TO RESIST AND WANT TO ADDRESS THEM
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tax Reform Jan 15th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Special Committee on Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your testimony. Any questions for this? Yes. Representative Preciate. Proceed.
- Yeah, and thanks for the testimony.
- Seeing none, thank you very much for your testimony, and we appreciate you being here.
- Seeing none, thank you very much for your testimony, and we appreciate you being here. Thank you.
- Thank you very much for your testimony. Seeing none. Thank you very much for your testimony.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your time and listening to my testimony.
- But if you did listen to the testimony, the murderer in Marjory Stoneman Douglas, listened to the testimony
- Seeing none, is there any public testimony on the bill? All right.
- Any public testimony on the amendment?
- Is there any public testimony? All right.
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill restores the rights of adults 18 and older, emphasizing constitutional rights, military service, voting, jury duty, and parental responsibility. Opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates and several members, cited Parkland and the recent FSU shooting, argued that people under 21 are still developing and more impulsive, and said the current law helps protect public safety. After extensive debate and public testimony on both sides, the committee voted 11-5 to report HB 133 favorably.
The committee then considered PCS for HB 35, which adds driving without a valid license to the offenses that can lead to habitual traffic offender designation and is named Isaiah’s Law in memory of a child killed by an unlicensed driver. Supporters said it addresses repeat dangerous conduct and should help prevent similar tragedies. One member questioned whether it was a knee-jerk response, while others said it was a reasonable accountability measure. The PCS passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard HB 245, which updates Florida law to use more accurate terminology for child sexual abuse material rather than “child pornography,” and includes related technical corrections. The sponsor said the change better reflects the seriousness of the crime and asked whether the bill also covered AI-generated material; the sponsor said the statute already addresses such references. After a technical amendment was adopted, the bill passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. The chair also reminded members to maintain respect toward public witnesses and each other before adjourning the meeting.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Mar 31st, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- Not hearing any, we'll start the public testimony and reserve the right to close.
- Spill, for being here and thank you for your testimony. Thank you, chair.
- You need expert testimony and it's a medical case.
- Powell, and thank you for your testimony.
- Uh, let's see, we've got one witness affirmation on and we'll start the public testimony.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, we'll start testimony. Let's see. Oh, Representative Swanson has a question. Thank you.
- I appreciate that Members any other Okay, we'll move on to testimony.
- You may proceed with your testimony. And you have three minutes. Thank you. Thank you.
- We will proceed with testimony. The chair calls Dennis Forrest and Rhonda Richardson.
- You may proceed with your testimony. Thank you all.
Keywords:
commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (03/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- questions, um, but I'd like to go right to the amendments that have been drafted, um, in the committee testimony
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Summary:
The subcommittee discussed HB 694, focusing on how to set fair market rates for lease renewals involving state agencies and political subdivisions. Members and the New Hampshire Association of Counties worked through draft language defining fair market value, including how appraisals, depreciation, and building deficiencies should be considered. Testimony emphasized that market value and appraised value can differ significantly, and that the bill should allow flexibility rather than require a rigid formula.
The group also debated what expenses should be included in lease terms. After discussion of examples such as utilities, custodial services, insurance, maintenance, and newer needs like communications or internet service, members agreed not to create an overly specific list. They settled on language stating that additional expenses, including but not limited to utilities and custodial services, would be negotiated separately.
The final amendment was revised to apply to lease renewals for land, buildings, or space between a political subdivision and the State of New Hampshire, with renewals at fair market rate unless otherwise agreed by the lessor. The subcommittee agreed to have the amendment drafted at OLS and then closed the public subcommittee meeting on HB 694.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And that completes my testimony and I'm happy to answer any questions.
- Thank you for your testimony. Thank you. The chair calls Miriam. So let's...
- Chairman: OK, thank you for your testimony. Witness: Thank you. Chairman: OK, thank you.
- Thank you for your testimony. OK, the chair calls Alina Karnan. Alina Karnan: All right.
- Thank you for your testimony. Chair: Members, that concludes today's agenda.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That completes my testimony, and I am happy to answer any questions.
- And thank you for your testimony. Yes, sir. Thank you. The chair calls Bill Longley. Mr.
- Okay, thank you for your testimony. Thank you. Thank you for being here today.
- Thank you for your testimony. The chair calls Alina Karnan.
- Okay, thank you for your testimony. Members, that concludes today's agenda.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Feb 4, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 12
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
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