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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 2.
- Committee substitute for House Bill 2 that was considered at the last hearing.
- Bill 12, which have both passed the Senate floor.
- Well, I most certainly have watched our chairman work on this bill, tweak this bill, and I, as a vice
- We'll continue to work on this bill, and we're excited about it.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We've sent the draft of the contract to the vendor we've selected, and we hope to have a contract very
- This is the timetable that was part of the bill that the legislature passed last year relative to...
- We've we've sent<00:43:23.600>
the sent the sent the the<00:43:24.560>draft <00:43:25.040 - of the contract to the vendor the draft of the contract to the vendor we've<00:43:27.160>
selected - You're not giving us a So, we have draft recommendations are around December.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Dec 9th, 2025 at 01:24 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, members of the committee, because we changed the bill, it's either the average or $500 million
- My gift to you is going to be House Bill 2.
- So, two years ago, I think it was that we had the GRT bill. I think we did it for businesses.
- So those were the two criteria within the bill itself that was passed.
- You can find a draft bill. So again, we just wanted to get this into your hands.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill has been read a third time. The question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed.
- The bill has been read a third time. The question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed.
- The ayes have it, and the bill is passed to be engrossed.
- The bill has been read a third time. The question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed.
- The ayes have it, and the bills are passed to be enacted, and the bills will be signed by the President
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a congratulatory resolution honoring Anna Karaz on her 100th birthday. It then took up and passed several local bills, including a measure authorizing bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for the town of Randolph. The sponsor spoke in support, describing the bill as a home rule petition intended to improve access, civic participation, and voter turnout for Randolph’s growing Haitian Creole-speaking population. The bill was read a third time and passed to be engrossed.
The Senate also passed a bill authorizing the Milford Select Board to appoint a highway surveyor. It received a Ways and Means report on House No. 4683, relative to teacher preparation and student literacy, recommending amendment by substitution of the text in Senate document No. 2924; the chamber suspended the rules to consider the order forthwith and adopted it. The Senate further suspended rules to process several Senate petitions and local matters, and then enacted bills amending the Provincetown charter, establishing the appointed town clerk position in Avon, and authorizing Westwood to reissue and grant certain alcohol licenses.
Later, the Senate referred a House petition concerning retirement benefits for Valeria Dorazio to the Committee on Public Service after suspending Joint Rule 12. It then adopted an amendment substituting a new draft for a Plymouth bill, changing it to validate and confirm certain acts and proceedings of Plymouth officials, and passed the bill to be engrossed. The session also included remarks congratulating Sweet Paws Rescue on its 15th anniversary and upcoming facility move, followed by a motion to adjourn in memory of Gerard W. Moynihan, which was adopted after a moment of silence. The Senate adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (10/01/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- original language of Senate Bill 134. original language of Senate Bill 134.
- That's I guess the bill or HR1.
- c> um<01:02:31.200>
134 Senate bill retain Senate Bill um 134 Senate bill retain Senate Bill - after this bill.
- This bill will be the first this bill.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- calendar after the layout of the bills in the committee.
- Chair lays out Senate Bill 2232 and recognizes Senators Hinojosa, an oasis to explain the bill.
- Uh, thank you for the opportunity to present Senate Bill 2232.
- This bill, if, if we had more time, would be a perfect bill to have on the floor.
- Senate Bill 2232 be reported favorably to the full Senate.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll call up House Bill 307, and is there a motion on the bill? Okay, Mr.
- is drafted.
- For the bill? Yes, I'm in support of the bill. I'm an attorney.
- We're for this bill. for this bill.
- I'm going to try to stick to the bill but but chapter 54 as the Bill, as drafted, it applies only, as
Keywords:
family violence, global positioning monitoring system, victim resources, electronic monitoring, protective orders, magistrate, criminal procedure, probable cause, written findings, law enforcement, bail bonds, bail fund, charitable bail fund, nonprofit bail organization, public funds, local government spending, political subdivision, county, city, taxpayer lawsuit
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- . bill. bill.
- And so, they draft wanted in the bill.
- matches the bill. matches the bill.
- under this bill. under this bill.
- Representative Allen to your bill. bill. bill.
Keywords:
undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- after the layout of the bills in the committee.
- Chair lays out Senate Bill 2232 and recognizes Senator Hinojosa of Nueces to explain the bill.
- Chairman, I just got to ask you a question, this bill, if we had more time would be a perfect bill to
- Thank you. and recognize Senator Eckhart to explain the bill.
- Any of the bills listed on page four. Thank you.
Keywords:
Unplug Texas Day, digital detox, family activities, outdoor recreation, community engagement, crossing guard, school crossing guard, crosswalk safety, school safety, student pedestrian safety, traffic safety, elementary school, campus safety, pedestrian awareness, bicycle safety, traffic regulations, commemorative resolution, appreciation day, Texas Legislature, honorary designation
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- bill um but and I want to and the bill bill um but and I want to and the bill is<00:36:51.240>
- were on Bill three and we have 16 bills were on Bill three and we have 16 bills on<00:55:47.079>
- bill.
- bill.
- > Bill uh the bill talks Bill uh the bill talks about<02:14:44.559>
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1233, relating to storm management systems, which would add safety and maintenance requirements for detention and retention ponds. Supporters, including Alison Schafers of the Ki Injury Prevention Coalition and Kristen Herstead of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association, said the measure is needed because poorly maintained ponds can become hidden drowning hazards, especially for children, and argued that fencing, signage, and life-saving equipment would have minimal cost. Schafers described the death of her daughter in a detention pond and said the bill reflects recommendations in the Hawaii Water Safety Plan. Members asked about whether the issue should be handled at the county level; testifiers responded that a statewide standard is needed, though counties would likely handle permitting. No vote was taken on the bill during the excerpted discussion.
The committee then heard HB 867, relating to recreational facilities, which would require accessible playgrounds. The Department of Land and Natural Resources said it submitted comments and that state parks do not generally have recreational facilities affected by the bill, while most such facilities are under county jurisdiction. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability Communication Access Board, and the Disability Rights Center all supported the bill’s intent but recommended changes, including replacing the term “special needs” with “accessible,” focusing the requirement on new and renovated playgrounds, and specifying wheelchair-accessible swings. Testifiers emphasized that accessible play spaces promote inclusion for children with disabilities and benefit all children. No final action or vote was reported.
The committee also took up HB 1358, relating to a public land trust working group. DLNR supported the measure and said it had provided written comments, while the Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported the bill and described longstanding problems with incomplete land inventories, self-reported revenue data, and disputed public land trust payments. OHA said an audit it funded suggests the state owes more than current payments reflect, and other supporters said the bill is needed for transparency, accountability, and a complete inventory of public trust lands, including submerged lands. Committee questions focused on how the public land trust information system is maintained, who updates it, and how revenue reporting works; DLNR said the system is older, has limited dedicated IT staffing, and relies on agency self-reporting rather than independent verification. No vote or final committee action was announced in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a pretty simple bill, I believe, just a one-section bill.
- This is a pretty simple bill, I believe, just a one-section bill.
- <00:32:24.000>
asking that your bill that your bill is asking that your bill that your bill - Next bill is Senate File 519.
- um Our next bill, and final bill this morning, is Senate File 783.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 16th, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- When we passed the bill, people were meticulously honest. Yes. Saying we're going to cut cost.
- And sooner or later, that bill is going to come due.
- And sooner or later, that bill is going to come due.
- And sooner or later, that bill is going to come due.
- So we are in the process of drafting and trying to look at what we do. Yes, sir.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight Committee (05/29/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- um what was passed as part of House Bill um what was passed as part of House Bill 2. 2. 2.
- think in terms of part of the HR1 bill think in terms of part of the HR1 bill is<00:15:05.200>
- HR1 HR1 HR1 bill bill bill has<00:21:53.000>
changes <00:21:53.520>in <00:21:53.600>- do versus what is in the HR1 bill. do versus what is in the HR1 bill. 11:15<00:22:06.040>
really - to bill and collect and track all that. to bill and collect and track all that.
- HR1 HR1 HR1 bill bill bill has<00:21:53.000>
Summary:
The committee met on May 29 and approved the draft minutes. DHHS Commissioner Weaver then opened the department update by asking Medicaid Director Henry Litman to brief members on federal and state Medicaid changes, and later turned to DHHS Chief Operating Officer David Weathers for an update on data governance. Members also asked that acronyms be spelled out in future materials and requested a follow-up on the federal Medicaid rule once it is published.
Litman reviewed several federal Medicaid provisions tied to HR 1/"OBBA" and related state implementation issues. He said the first major change would be restrictions on certain non-citizens’ Medicaid coverage, affecting about 400 people in New Hampshire, with notices likely 30 to 60 days before the effective date. He also discussed new work requirements/community engagement rules, saying New Hampshire is on track to implement them and will likely need a state plan amendment rather than an 1115 waiver. Other changes included shorter retroactive coverage periods, a new state option for certain community-based services with an estimated $740,000 in implementation support, a freeze and phased-down reduction in the Medicaid enhancement tax beginning in state fiscal year 2029, and limits on directed payments to hospitals after a grandfathering period. He also noted that Medicaid enrollment has fallen from pandemic-era levels, with about 167,000 people covered as of May 1, and that the department is working with CMS on child premiums and other cost-sharing changes approved in HB 2.
Committee members asked how the department could plan for the 2029 changes given the number of elections before then, and Litman said federal rules may be adjusted over time as states and stakeholders raise concerns. He emphasized planning for the worst while hoping for the best, and said rural health care transformation funding would help the state prepare. In the second presentation, Weathers explained that data governance is now embedded in DHHS operations to control access, manage reporting, and respond to risk. He defined it as managing what data is collected, how it is used, who can access it, and what laws apply, and said DHHS has moved from governance as a committee to governance as an operational process. He described privacy impact assessments for new systems going into production, monthly privacy and security training, and ongoing review of access controls and data-sharing rules.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The substitute is simply a legislative council draft of the file language.
- I urge the subcommittee to pass the bill so we can ensure that Texas businesses and workers can continue
- We have one more bill. We're still going. Thank you.
- The chair lays out House Concurrent Resolution 127 and recognizes Chairman Lujan to explain the bill.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just a bunch of bills.
- This is my right and obligation to engage the lawmaking process, from bill drafting to protesting the
- Senate Bills 1125 and 1415 are transmitted to the governor.
- Third reading of bills: House Bill 2874, House Bill 2874, House Bill 2874, House Bill 2874, sections
- Transmit the bill to the House.
MN
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- The subcommittee meeting on Senate Bill 2224 will come to order, and we will take the roll.
- Senate Bill 2224 will come to order, and we will take the roll. Chairman McLeod? Here.
- Now that's from the original bill.
- But, you know, I'm certainly not the expert on our appropriations bill. So. Okay. Thank you.
- Okay, we have a bill ready to take back to committee, and the committee will meet tomorrow morning at
Summary:
The subcommittee met on Senate Bill 2224 and reviewed the latest Legislative Council draft, version 1006, which incorporated prior changes including the Christensen amendment, the executive session language, and a 30-day deadline for the Attorney General to issue an order. The Attorney General’s office then explained its proposed amendment, which would clarify that hearings could be held under existing administrative hearing procedures, apply the same process to all violations, and preserve the current appeal structure. The office also raised concerns about the bill’s requirement that hearings be video recorded and broadcast live, noting possible technology and budget limitations.
Representative Koppelman responded that the purpose of the bill was to ensure a timely, transparent process and avoid long delays before a sanctioned party could get to court, arguing that the Legislative Council draft better addressed due process concerns. Representative Henderson agreed and said the draft version improved transparency and established a clearer timeline. During discussion, a cross-reference in the appeal section was identified as incorrect and was corrected to refer to Section 28-32-49 rather than Chapter 28-27, with clarification that the appeal path should remain tied to the Attorney General’s administrative determination.
The committee then amended the motion to include the corrected cross-reference and approved the Legislative Council version 1006 as amended. The vote was unanimous, and the bill was prepared to be taken back to committee the next morning for further action. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- this bill. this bill.
- Together, they worked over a hundred hours to draft this bill.
- It was then hours um to draft this bill.
- bill here. bill here.
- . bill. bill.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a performance of the national anthem, then established a quorum and approved the previous day’s journal. Members handled routine business including second readings of several Senate files, first readings of House files 5067 through 5073, and messages from the Senate transmitting bills and requesting concurrence on House File 3437 and House File 1410. The House concurred in Senate amendments to HF 3437, a commerce bill with a technical cross-reference correction, and passed it 133-0. It also concurred in Senate amendments to HF 1410, a public safety bill on correctional officer procedures, and passed it 132-2 after members described the changes as clarifying and balanced for labor and management.
The chamber then took up House File 3404, which increases penalties for impersonating a peace officer. The bill would raise the base offense from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, create aggravated offenses for impersonation involving unauthorized access, misleading orders, law-enforcement-style vehicles, or possession of a firearm, and add a duty for officers to identify themselves while protecting undercover work. Supporters, including the author and several members, tied the bill to the June 14, 2025 killings and said it was needed to restore public trust and protect both the public and legitimate law enforcement. The House passed HF 3404 134-0 after a moment of silence.
The House also passed House File 3155, which closes a loophole in gift card fraud law by allowing prosecution based on the value stored on the card rather than just the plastic card itself. Supporters described organized retail crime schemes in which stolen gift cards are drained after activation and said the bill would help retailers, consumers, and law enforcement. The bill passed 134-0. Senate File 3958, which changes the deadline for a disaster assistance contingency account report from January 15 to January 31, also passed 134-0.
Finally, the House considered House File 3875, the judiciary policy bill. An author’s amendment removed a section that had been unintentionally left in the bill, and members then discussed provisions allowing courts more flexibility in publishing notices, streamlining some notification requirements in dissolution cases, and making restitution orders permanent unless rescinded by court order. The transcript cuts off during discussion of the bill, before any final vote is shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 17 from last session. Yes, ma'am.
- And members have had to go to different committees, lay out bills. Thank you.
- The foundation was actually started by a Texan, Robin King, and her husband Bill.
- The foundation was actually started by a Texan, Robin King, and her husband Bill.
- He stepped down. her husband, Bill. They just retired back to Texas.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Nominations met to consider several gubernatorial nominees and first approved a slate of nominees left pending from the March 31 agenda. The committee voted 5-0 to favorably report those nominees to the full Senate for confirmation. Public testimony was then opened and later closed, with some listed witnesses not appearing.
The committee heard testimony on Jerry K. Weldon II for the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors. Senators focused on stewardship of the Brazos River, the authority’s relationship to the legislature and the public, Sunset review, water quality and nutrient runoff, impaired waterways, and possible uses of constructed wetlands for aggregate mine reclamation. Weldon emphasized collaboration, transparency, and keeping the citizens of Texas as the authority’s primary customer.
Commissioner Robert Vaughn was considered for reappointment to the Texas Transportation Commission. Discussion centered on TxDOT’s management, rural funding, population growth, project delivery, and the commissioner’s role on the audit committee. Doug McCreakin was considered for the Texas Tech University Board of Regents, with questions about legislative priorities, compliance with DEI-related state law, workforce development, rural medical education, and university partnerships. Jody Giles was considered for reappointment to the University of Texas Board of Regents, and Bernadette Carrasco Coleman for reappointment to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents; both discussed higher education priorities, PUF funding, compliance with state law, and student support programs. John Rutherford was considered for reappointment to the Teachers Retirement System Board of Trustees, with questions about fiduciary oversight, investment understanding, and keeping the retirement system solvent. Brigadier General Michael Boyd was also considered for appointment to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, where discussion focused on military retention, child care, spouse licensing, base infrastructure, and grant funding for Texas installations. The committee did not take final votes on these later nominees during the hearing and left them pending subject to the call of the chair.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so the funding for this, at least the way I read it in the bill as currently drafted, is that the
- Um, but if I could just clarify the roles and duties that are in the currently drafted bill, they're
- Um, but if I could just clarify the roles and duties that are in the currently drafted bill, they're
- Um, but if I could just clarify the roles and duties that are in the currently drafted bill, they're
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bill, original in the currently drafted bill, original in the currently drafted
Bills:
HB1531
Keywords:
emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1913, which would create a mental health coordinator position within the Office of Veteran Services for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home and appropriate funds for it. Supporters said veterans, especially on the neighbor islands, need more mental health access and coordination. Several witnesses, including Sean Sonatada and Tom Driscoll, supported the intent but urged amendments to broaden the position beyond one facility and make it a statewide resource. Committee members questioned whether the bill would duplicate existing services at the veterans home and whether the position would be reimbursable through federal VA funding; testimony indicated the state would appropriate the money, while existing home services are already covered through current staff and federal reimbursement structures. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 9, which would designate Hawaii as a Purple Heart state. Testifiers generally supported the measure as a way to honor wounded veterans and their families, though one member asked what benefits the designation would confer. Witnesses clarified that the bill was mainly symbolic and did not appear to create new benefits, and one testifier noted Honolulu County had already adopted a similar Purple Heart designation.
The committee then took up House Bill 1628, which would establish a compassionate release protocol for certain seriously ill or debilitated incarcerated persons. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Hawaii Paroling Authority opposed the bill, arguing that an existing administrative process already works, that the bill could improperly extend eligibility to people serving life without parole or mandatory minimum sentences, and that it lacked victim and family input and sufficient resources. In contrast, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission strongly supported the bill, saying it would reduce the high cost of incarcerating people with complex medical needs, ease burdens on staff and the prison population, and better reflect human dignity. The commission described having seen severe suffering and deaths in custody and said compassionate release is warranted in some cases. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.