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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 1/16/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- I think it's easier to hear you in the room that way. So we get that.
- He said the next meeting is Tuesday at 8:15 in the same room, though the agenda is not yet set.
- He said the next meeting is Tuesday at 8:15 in the same room, though the agenda is not yet set.
- He said the next meeting is Tuesday at 8:15 in the same room, though the agenda is not yet set.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a true emergency, and we've got to increase the income of teachers.
- This is a true emergency, and we've got to increase the income of teachers.
- I'm in Miss G's room,' whatever it was, and I'm safe.
- And when there is an emergency and a lockdown, there are no people... ...And when there is an emergency
- So my office was in a locker room there.
Committee:
House House Education Committee of Reference
Summary:
The committee first heard Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horn’s annual State of Education address, which focused on school safety, academic outcomes, school choice, teacher pay, and opposition to DEI/CRT in schools and teacher preparation. Horn said the department has expanded school police officers, promoted Project Momentum and tutoring, supported cell phone restrictions in classrooms, and pushed for more phonics-based reading instruction and stronger university teacher-prep programs. Members questioned him about DEI complaints, cell phone implementation, ESA oversight, school safety funding, reading proficiency, and teacher compensation; Horn said ESA spending is reviewed and recovered when inappropriate, and argued teacher raises should come directly to teachers, not through districts. No formal action was taken on his presentation.
The committee then considered HB 2008, which would prohibit public school libraries from using public funds to pay dues to professional library associations. Sponsor Representative Cooper argued the bill would keep school libraries politically neutral and prevent taxpayer money from supporting ideological advocacy, while saying membership itself would still be allowed if paid privately. Opponents, including a former librarian, a school board member, and the ACLU of Arizona, said the bill would undermine professional development, local control, literacy support, and constitutional rights of association and petition. Supporters said associations promote ideological content and that free professional-development alternatives exist. After public testimony and debate, the committee voted to return HB 2008 with a do-pass recommendation.
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- He is training right now to become an emergency medical technician.
- Madam Speaker, there will be a meeting of the House Rules Committee in the Majority Caucus Room immediately
- There will be a meeting of the House Rules Committee in the Majority Caucus Room immediately upon the
- That will be happening shortly in the Majority Caucus Room.
- This bill provides for ensuring opportunities for minors in emergency service organizations.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approvals, quorum call, and a series of guest recognitions, including students, interns, local officials, and advocates visiting the chamber. Members also announced caucus and committee meetings, and the House recessed before returning later in the day for floor action.
After reconvening, the House adopted several committee reports and then considered a series of resolutions and bills. It adopted House Resolution 462, designating May 17, 2026, as World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day, and House Resolution 553, designating May 19, 2026, as Pontian Greek Genocide Remembrance Day, both by 200-2 votes. The chamber also agreed to House Bill 733 on marriage ceremony law, House Bill 2529 on scheduling metatomidine as a Schedule 3 controlled substance, and Senate Bill 1294 on civil penalties for unlicensed commercial driving schools.
The House then debated House Bill 2359 on data center nondisclosure agreements and related amendments. One amendment requiring hyperscale data centers to pay their own energy and infrastructure costs failed on a 101-101 tie, while another amendment to make the bill effective immediately passed 201-1 and a third amendment to protect trade secrets failed 87-115. The bill itself was agreed to after amendment. The House also approved House Bill 2455 on collective bargaining rights for Pittsburgh school administrators, House Bill 2499 on State Workers Insurance Fund investment authority, Senate Bill 604 joining the Counseling Compact, and House Bill 1006 on penalties against abusive towing practices, with one agreed-to amendment added.
Several measures then passed finally by recorded vote: House Bill 2014 on opportunities for minors in emergency service organizations, House Bill 2037 on cryptocurrency-related ethics restrictions for public officials, House Bill 2512 prohibiting ride-share pricing based on certain device conditions, House Bill 2644 authorizing capital bridge projects, and House Bill 2559 on Millersville University and other conveyances. House Bill 2559 drew floor criticism from Representative Conklin over the state land conveyance process, though it still passed 154-48. Before adjournment, the House recommitted several bills to Appropriations, removed additional Senate bills from the table calendar, and adjourned until June 30, 2026, at 11 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 11th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2: File item 22, that's SB 804, Archuleta, to the Utilities, Energy, Emergency
- pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2: File item 22, that's SB 804, Archuleta, to the Utilities, Energy, Emergency
- generation of physician leaders who keep patients safe before, during, and after surgery in our delivery rooms
- generation of physician leaders who keep patients safe before, during, and after surgery in our delivery rooms
- And now a new generation of stars is emerging, ready to carry the game forward.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, Emerging Issues will now come to order. Madam Secretary, please call the roll. Chair Christ?
- And they say they were told there were murmurs in the room, as if everybody should have just known about
- There's a lot of room for more efficiency.
- And many of them have said there is room for efficiency where they could reduce overhead.
- Seeing no further business, that will conclude Emerging Issues. people at the heart of the organizations
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Technology and Telecommunications 2ND REVISED Apr 16th, 2026 at 08:45 am
Technology and Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- And when we're talking about emergency services, we're looking at counties.
- The emergency services are having to drive around potentially 45 minutes to an hour versus a different
- B is completely dependent on section A because of the, and I know we have an attorney in the room.
- No, they're in the room. And so, if Director Sanders wants to Speak to it. He can.
- I don't believe that anyone in this room micromanages my or pays attention to my schedule that closely
Committee:
Senate Technology and Telecommunications
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, education reform, innovation, funding, advisory council, broadband, Oklahoma Broadband Office, broadband access, statewide broadband plan, internet connectivity, grant programs, expansion council, termination plan, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 19th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will read: Whereas Murray State Bass fishing team emerged victorious and claimed the national title
- But what I've noticed and what I think it's important for everybody to understand in this room is you
- Seeing no changes, I declare Senate Bill 1466 to have advanced as an emergency measure. Mr.
- Business and Insurance will meet in Room 535, 10 minutes after the start of telecommunications.
- In room S-9, we've got a short agenda, so let's make it snappy. There'll be further announcements.
Bills:
SR29 , SB667 , SB1466 , SB1942 , SB1989 , SB1670 , SB1716 , SB1521 , SB1273 , SB1433 , HJR1032 , SB1969 , SB1953 , SB1277 , SB1287 , SB1061 , SB1916 , SB1589 , SB2178 , SB1444 , SB1438 , SB1501 , SB1873 , SB1364
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and then spent much of the session on recognitions and floor introductions. The chamber honored the undefeated Jones High School Longhorns football team for winning the Class 2A-I state championship, recognized Miss Oklahoma 2025 Tessa Darrell, and celebrated the Murray State College bass fishing team for winning its second consecutive national title. The Senate also adopted SR-29, a resolution recognizing February as Black History Month and highlighting Black Oklahomans’ history, civil rights contributions, and achievements; the resolution passed without opposition.
The Senate then took up several bills. SB 667, requested by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, updates chiropractic licensure language, moves to an online licensure portal, and repeals an obsolete consultant position; it passed 45-0. SB 1466 extends the sunset date for the advisory committee on midwifery to 2036; it passed 41-4 and was advanced as an emergency measure. SB 1942, dealing with dental insurance and provider pricing for services not reimbursed by insurance, prompted extended debate over free-market principles, patient costs, and insurance contract limits; it passed 40-3. SB 1989 modernizes the Oklahoma College Savings Plan by allowing contributions through digital payment platforms such as Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Zelle, and digital wallets; it passed 44-0.
The Senate also heard gallery introductions for FCCLA students, including the Bristow chapter and Adair High School students, and welcomed former Senator Judy Easton McIntyre for Black History Month events. Committee and floor announcements followed, including upcoming meetings of Business and Insurance, Administrative Rules, and Technology and Telecommunications. The chamber then adjourned until Monday, February 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 17th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee and the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions will be taking place upon adjournment in Room
- And in the Capitol over in Washington, you have the ability to walk underground from many of the rooms
- that's meant to mark turning points in society or breakthrough moments, forcing something new to emerge
- Terrence emerged as a leader and pioneer during the height of the AIDS crisis, which in San Francisco
- Terrence emerged as a leader and pioneer during the height of the AIDS crisis, which in San Francisco
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, observed a moment of silence for civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, and heard opening prayer and pledge. Members also welcomed Hubert Humphrey Fellows from several countries and received introductions of guests, including California State University Chancellor Mildred Garcia and Congressman Jim Clyburn. The chamber then approved the Senate journals and announced a joint hearing of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions to be held upon adjournment.
The main floor item was Senate Resolution 72 by Senator Wahab, recognizing Lunar New Year. Senators from several caucuses and districts spoke in support, describing the holiday’s significance across Asian cultures, its themes of family, renewal, courage, and prosperity, and California’s large Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Senator Wiener also highlighted the history of Lunar New Year celebrations in San Francisco and the contributions of Chinese immigrants and workers to California. The resolution passed by a 37-0 roll call vote.
At the end of the session, members offered adjournment memorials for Niles Telenius, former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, and Terence Allen, with tributes describing their public service, community leadership, and personal impact. The Senate then announced it would reconvene on Thursday, February 19, at 9 a.m., with the chamber in recess until later that day for adjournment proceedings.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 25, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And they kept being persistent about going to doctors and ending up in emergency rooms.
- Prior to that, we had expressed our concerns to multiple providers in doctor visits and emergency room
- Around 10 doctor and emergency room visits in total, more than eight weeks into their lives, on September
Summary:
The Human Services Subcommittee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. HB 1013, relating to crisis care coordination, would create a pilot program in Polk and Volusia counties to connect people who have had Baker Act-related crises with follow-up counseling, assessments, and outpatient services through partnerships between law enforcement and community providers. The sponsor said the program has reduced repeat Baker Act commitments in Polk County, and the committee adopted a strike-all amendment moving the pilot to a different statute, formalizing partnerships, and requiring an independent DCF evaluation due in January 2029. The bill drew support from mental health and justice advocates and passed unanimously.
The committee then heard PCS for HB 511, which addresses child protective investigations involving specific medical diagnoses. Sponsors and several parents, attorneys, and advocates described cases in which children were removed after injuries were initially treated as abuse but later linked to conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, metabolic bone disease, or other medical fragility. They argued the bill would require notice of the right to a second medical opinion, better consideration of preexisting conditions and medical records, and more coordination before reports are sent to law enforcement, while still preserving protections for abused children. Members expressed sympathy for the families and emphasized the need for fairness and accurate medical review; the bill passed 17-0.
Finally, HB 1439, based on recommendations from the 2025 Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder, was presented as a broader mental health and substance use disorder measure focused on crisis response, access to care, and workforce development. An amendment aligned the bill more closely with commission recommendations, including assessment tools, trauma-informed practices, school-based behavioral health access, telehealth, discharge planning, and long-acting injectable treatment access. The commission chair testified that the bill reflected a vetted set of recommendations from subject matter experts and commissioners, and the committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably by unanimous vote. The meeting then adjourned.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR/AEN Joint Info Briefing - Mon Nov 24, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> what the bio that's what the emergency what the bio that's what the emergency tool<02:08:54.800>
- And that's not the case—we can declare the emergency, the biosecurity emergency.
- u bio basic uh declare the emergency u bio basic security<02:10:02.719><c> emergency.
- However, right now security emergency.
- So we can stop in the emergency process.
Summary:
The joint informational briefing from the House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems and the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment focused on the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity’s update on Hawaii’s biosecurity framework, especially implementation of Act 231 (2024) and Act 236 (2025). Chairs Corey Chun and Mike Gabbard opened the meeting by framing the briefing as an update on investments to fight invasive species and improve statewide evaluation and coordination. Department leaders Sharon Her and Richard Kim described historic legislative and executive investments that have allowed the department to rebuild and modernize biosecurity infrastructure to better prevent, detect, control, and eradicate invasive species.
The presentation emphasized the importance of biosecurity to Hawaii’s agriculture, economy, environment, and public well-being, citing threats such as rapid ohia death, little fire ant, coconut rhinoceros beetle, brown tree snake, and red imported fire ant. Staff explained the state’s layered approach—pre-border, border, and post-border—and compared it to New Zealand’s model, stressing that Hawaii must act as a “net, not a wall” and that prevention before entry is far more cost-effective than response after establishment. They also outlined agency roles across the system, including agriculture, natural resources, health, transportation, enforcement, and university partners, and noted that Act 231 strengthened authority over high-risk imports, offshore treatment, compliance agreements, and pest management plans, while Act 236 renamed the department and clarified statewide biosecurity coordination.
Jonathan Ho then walked through specific program areas and progress. He said pre-border risk analysis is being supported by Act 231 funding and a university contract, while offshore compliance and treatment efforts have improved substantially, including Christmas tree inspections from Oregon and Washington and airline declaration systems that provide advance passenger information. For border work, he highlighted inspections, surveillance, detector dogs, and port monitoring. For post-border response and readiness, he discussed the invasive pest hotline and dashboard, trace-forward/trace-back and diagnostics, preparedness for future threats, and the need to build stronger internal capacity. He also described a developing transitional facilities program authorized by Act 236, modeled on New Zealand’s certified facilities system, and said the department has already begun outreach to industry groups such as the Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was informational only.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- funds emergency operations?
- funds emergency operations?
- funds emergency operations?
- funds emergency operations?
- I do see someone in the room who might have specific numbers on this.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-General Government and Transportation 2ND REVISED Jan 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Annie Macve, and I'm the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management
- So, you'll see some of 911 within our budget, but we don't access those funds for anything emergency
- Our current agency count for FTEs for emergency management is 44.25.
- That's for the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
- The million dollars, as I mentioned, is for the state hazard mitigation plan Emergency fund.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/27/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- That is the most common code billed for hospital emergency rooms.
- And a lot of people don't realize, but hospital emergency rooms are considered outpatient because the
- And a lot for hospital emergency rooms.
- <02:41:58.160><c> rooms</c><02:41:58.479><c> are</c><02:41:58.720><c> considered</c> emergency rooms
- </c> emergency room services. emergency room services.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:32:06.799><c> The</c> regional emergency response team.
- The regional emergency response team.
- In the room, I also have Dave Magnuson, our Dakota County Program Supervisor.
- This means fewer emergency features.
Bills:
HF474 , HF218 , HF210 , HF441 , HF691 , HF720 , HF1068 , HF1314 , HF1465 , HF1860 , HF2046 , HF1389 , HF2404 , HF2854 , HF2985 , HF3128 , HF3103 , HF778 , HF3125
Committee:
House Capital Investment
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Feb 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It exempts emergency medical care and service tax levies from the apportionment of tax allocation within
- It makes various technical changes and also includes an emergency clause.
- It makes various technical changes and also includes an emergency clause.
- House Bill 2278 removes the expiration date of July 1, 2027, for the $3 per room per night charge that
- So this bill would just continue a $3 per room charge for the purposes of investing in tourism.
Summary:
House Finance held a bill briefing and executive session on a large set of tax and revenue measures, with staff outlining proposed substitutes and amendments for bills affecting grocery store incentives, insurance premium/B&O tax treatment, tobacco taxes, financial institutions, lodging taxes, fire district levy rules, local tax increment financing, limited equity cooperatives, tourism assessments, and sustainable aviation fuel credits. Members also heard brief summaries of bills on nonprofit assembly hall property tax exemptions and a city levy adjustment related to fire protection districts. Two bills scheduled for public hearing were not reached and may be rescheduled after House of Origin cutoff.
In executive session, the committee adopted or rejected several amendments before voting bills out. HB 2297 on grocery stores in underserved communities advanced after the committee rejected an amendment to remove the property tax exemption; the bill was reported out 9-5-1. HB 2487 on insurance tax treatment advanced after the committee rejected an amendment to remove retroactivity and clarify annuity treatment; it was reported out 8-6-1. HB 2382, which raises cigarette and other tobacco taxes and changes tobacco tax structures, adopted amendments redirecting some revenue to health accounts, excluding nicotine-free vapor products, and restoring current-law treatment for modified-risk tobacco products before passing 8-6-1. HB 2451 on tax increment financing, HB 2590 on limited equity cooperatives, HB 2325 on a tourism self-supported assessment program with a tribal opt-in amendment, HB 2278 extending a lodging tax charge, HB 2224 adjusting levy rules for fire protection districts, and HB 2322 on sustainable aviation fuel tax credits all advanced, with some by voice vote.
During debate, supporters generally framed the bills as targeted incentives or clarifications to support food access, wildfire mitigation, tourism promotion, housing affordability, or clean fuel investment, while opponents raised concerns about tax shifts, affordability, retroactivity, and whether dedicated revenues should instead come from the general fund. Several members noted that some measures still needed further work before floor action, especially HB 2487 and HB 2382. The committee adjourned after reporting the listed bills out with due pass recommendations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 12th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- rooms.
- There's another one where there's a carve-out of our non-emergency medical transportation.
- It's a big emergency. Emergency. Again, the federal government has their people.
- I left with steroids, and he said to me, "If you drive" below 90, you can go to the emergency room, but
- Non-emergency transportation—the list goes on and on.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 26th, 2026 at 11:01 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to change the time for tomorrow, and we'll see if we can stick with that: 10:45 for committees in Room
- The Senate Finance Committee will meet at 2 o'clock this afternoon in Room 325. Thank you, Senator.
- But one small correction: Senate Finance will meet in Room 322, and... look those over.
- President, one small correction: Senate Finance will meet in Room 322.
- I did say 1:30-ish, but I forgot: Room 311. Thank you, Senator Lopez. Senator Worth. So, Mr.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- room, any space you can imagine, prenatal supports and services, as well as those that... ...prenatal
- Every school district is supposed to have and does have their emergency plans.
- The whole health care system and their language access to care—if you go into an emergency room today
- Yes, they should, but if they're in distress, if they're in trauma, there's no room there for them to
- If you're in the room, please come forward.
Bills:
HB1634
Committee:
House Education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Education Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- room, any space you can imagine, prenatal supports and services, as well as those that...
- Every school district is supposed to have, and does have, their emergency plans. That's in crisis.
- Every school district is supposed to have, and does have, their emergency plans for when they have a
- The whole health care system and their language access to care—if you go into an emergency room today
- If you're in the room, please come forward.
Summary:
The House Education Committee held a work session on the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group and its school-based behavioral health and suicide prevention subgroup, followed by a public hearing on House Bill 1634, as amended in a proposed second substitute. Work group leaders Lisa Callan and Tisha Kirschbaum described the group’s statewide, cross-agency structure, its Washington Thriving strategic plan, and the goal of moving toward a more integrated “system of care” for children and youth. They emphasized that behavioral health, physical health, and education are interconnected, that families and schools often face a fragmented system, and that Washington’s youth flourishing outcomes show a need for stronger supports. Committee members raised concerns about regional disparities, rural access, language and cultural responsiveness, and the burden on schools and educators, while the presenters stressed that schools should be supported to identify needs and connect students to outside clinical services rather than carry the full burden themselves.
Representative My-Linh Thai and Christian Stark then outlined the school-based subgroup’s work and recommendations. They said the subgroup meets monthly, includes students, parents, educators, providers, and agencies, and has focused on prevention, early identification, early intervention, and crisis response in schools. For the 2026 session, the subgroup recommended maintaining current investments in school behavioral health programs, strengthening statewide guidance on school behavioral health, and creating a coordinated technical assistance and training network for schools. They explained that the proposed substitute for HB 1634 would direct OSPI and the educational service districts to work with behavioral health agencies and community partners to conduct a needs assessment, map resources, and build a statewide framework for technical assistance and training, with public posting required by August 1, 2027. Testimony in support came from school staff, OSPI, behavioral health professionals, students, parents, and advocacy groups, who described high student anxiety, suicide risk, staffing shortages, and the need for coordinated, accessible supports. One witness from a psychiatric watchdog group opposed the bill, arguing it could increase labeling and drugging rather than holistic care. No vote was taken in the transcript provided.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- wrestles with conflict, when families feel the weight of rising costs, and when decisions made in this room
- He has helped nurture numerous emerging talents.
- Sorry, my shipmate Shandrea Robson Richardson was the one who went to West's barracks room.
- She went to the barracks room, and she found her.
- They might be an emergency. It might be a critical infrastructure project. And they have to do it.