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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- centers to collaborate with the resources already available across the state. like the four Holocaust Memorial
- Leslie Mett is the Director of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio, who can really speak to
- Holocaust museums like the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio.
Bills:
SB2972, SB1909, SB2815, SB735, SB2233, SB800, SB1069, SB2683, SB2986, SB2058, SB2310, SB2055, SB1032
Keywords:
expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, antisemitism, public institutions, disciplinary policy, student organizations, compliance, institutional policy, disciplinary sanctions, diploma designation, institution merger, academic records, student options, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, genocide education
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HHS, HHS, Public Hearings 03-18-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is obviously critically important to expand memory care, navigation, and access to the neighbor
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care, memory care, memory care, navigation<00:10:01.640>and <00:10:01.760 - The Hanai Memory Network would help create those pathways by connecting physicians, memory clinics, and
- HB 1853, identify yourself. crisis and the Hanai Memory Network crisis and the Hanai Memory Network offers
- And then each memory clinic would be about $700,000. You don't want to start off small?
Summary:
The committee first took up gubernatorial message nominations. Margaret Jackson was heard for reappointment to the State Council on Mental Health, where she said her lived experience with family members facing schizophrenia, houselessness, and substance use issues motivates her service. Andrew Savaiano was heard for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council and said he wanted to continue elevating youth voice and lived experience. Tao Yan was heard for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants and emphasized the importance of wastewater treatment to public health and the environment. The Department of Health testified in support of the nominations, and the committee later adopted chair recommendations to advise and consent to all three nominations, noting Senator Favela’s excuse and no recorded objections.
The committee then heard HB 1853 relating to dementia. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies, advocacy groups, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience, including a person living with Alzheimer’s and his caregiver spouse, who described the value of early diagnosis and coordinated support. Supporters said the bill would expand memory care navigation and access, especially on neighbor islands and in rural areas, and help families connect to resources earlier. One member raised concerns about the cost and scale of the proposed program, asking about the number and cost of dementia specialists and noting broader budget pressures, but the bill remained under discussion with no final action shown in the transcript.
The committee also heard HB 1591 relating to health care, which would expand the preceptor tax credit to additional health professions, including physician assistant students and PAs, with testimony in support from nursing, public health, medical, and provider organizations. Supporters argued the measure would help address workforce shortages and improve training opportunities for local and economically disadvantaged students. A committee member asked about the aggregate cost of the credit and whether the existing credit had been fully utilized; the chair noted the bill was being kept narrower than broader proposals because of fiscal concerns. The transcript then moved to HB 1961 relating to health care access near facilities, with supporters arguing it protects access to legal reproductive health care and opponents saying it is unnecessary, vague, and burdensome on free speech and protest activity. No final vote on the bills appears in the excerpt provided.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CAA Info Briefing - Thu May 22, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- many of you know Alfred Price, the renowned architect and cultural visionary behind the USS Arizona Memorial
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Summary:
The Committee on Culture and the Arts held an informational briefing on May 22 with the Hawaii Arts Alliance, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA), and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Chair Capella said the purpose was to better understand the organizations’ work and strengthen relationships ahead of the interim and next session. The Hawaii Arts Alliance, led by Executive Director Gay Humphrey, described its mission to enrich Hawaii’s cultural fabric through arts education, advocacy, and community engagement, and highlighted its history tied to Alfred Price, including the creation of Hawaii’s 1% for art law and the alliance’s 45 years of service.
The alliance outlined its current work, including administering SFCA-funded statewide programs such as Artist in the Schools and the new folk and traditional arts program, with 34 teaching partners serving more than 100 public and charter schools and Kumu Hawaii as the single grantee for traditional weaving instruction. It also discussed Arts First Partners, the incubation of Arts at Mark’s Garage, expanded advocacy efforts supported by Creative West grants, and new multi-year philanthropic support from the Hawaii Community Foundation and Atherton Family Foundation. The alliance said it is launching statewide listening sessions and an arts advocacy training program, and noted that most SFCA funds pass through the alliance to program partners, with the organization retaining 10 to 14 percent for administration.
SFCA Executive Director Karen Ewald then described the agency’s role as the state arts agency, its strategic planning process, and its main programs, including Art in Public Places, the Capital Modern museum, Artist in the Schools, apprentice mentoring grants, community arts grants, the Hawaii State Poet Laureate program, a statewide cultural extension program, and the Hawaii Open Arts Program. She said SFCA has 21 staff with one vacancy, is awaiting a federal NEA partnership agreement, and is considering new revenue streams such as a cultural trust. She also noted that the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission was recently attached to SFCA, which has improved coordination and allows SFCA to provide funding for conservation and upkeep of the King Kamehameha statues statewide. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only, with questions deferred until after the presentations.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Monahan, I really appreciate your memory on this stuff. It's really good.
- Monahan, I really appreciate your memory on this stuff. It's really good.
- Monahan, I really appreciate your memory on this stuff. It's really good.
- Monahan, I really appreciate your memory on this stuff. It's really good.
- Monahan, I really appreciate your memory on this stuff. It's really good.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Cancer didn't just steal Megan's life; it stole the memories her daughters deserved to share with her
- Cancer research isn't just about battling a disease; it's about preserving families, memories, and futures
- I get to advocate for the most vulnerable population while serving to honor the memories of my two beautiful
- Annette: ...I get to advocate for the most vulnerable population while serving to honor the memories
- Cancer didn't just steal Megan's life; it stole the memories her daughters deserved to share with her
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on HB 155, HB 1102, HB 1109, HB 1356, HB 1469, HB 1323, HB 1376 (05/26/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- for the first time—and I think that's the first time it's come up in my seven or eight years in Congress
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the <02:30:32.720>first <02:30:32.800>time <02:30:32.960>I've Congress - What's the first time I've Congress.
Summary:
The committee first adopted amendment 2026-2021S to correct a drafting issue in the budget language so that the $2.5 million appropriation for Medicaid per diem rate stabilization at county nursing homes can be spent during the biennium rather than lapsing at the end of the fiscal year. Senator Lang explained that the funds are matched with federal dollars for a total of $5 million and are intended to prevent rate reductions that could shift costs to county property taxpayers. The amendment was adopted unanimously by both chambers, and the committee proceeded on the bill as amended by the Senate.
The main discussion then focused on HB 155 and a proposed amendment to the business enterprise tax. The House proposal would lower the BET rate in stages when combined business tax revenues exceed certain thresholds, while the Senate opposed an immediate rate reduction and argued that tax changes should be handled in a budget year. Senators emphasized that raising the filing threshold to $375,000 had already removed about 3,500 small businesses from filing requirements, and they preferred further relief through threshold changes rather than rate cuts. House members argued that the trigger-based reduction was a reasonable, tested mechanism and would provide future tax relief without taking effect unless revenues rose enough.
Members debated whether the trigger could be distorted by one-time revenue spikes, such as the recent tax amnesty receipts and prior federal repatriation-related revenue, and Representative Sweeney said he was willing to adjust the effective date or carve out amnesty revenue. The committee did not reach agreement on the BET reduction, and the chair called a break and then continued the meeting later with a new proposal to delay the trigger’s effective date to January 1, 2028. Senator Lang rejected that version but offered a counterproposal to raise the filing threshold to $400,000, and the parties ultimately agreed to continue discussions and reconvene later.
The meeting also took up HB 1102, concerning the research and development tax credit and state park fees. The House position was to support the R&D tax credit but remove the park-fee provisions, citing testimony from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that it did not need the increase and concerns about discouraging tourism, especially at border parks. Supporters of the park-fee language argued that the department had not raised rates in years, could set its own rates, and should be able to charge nonresidents more while keeping New Hampshire residents’ fees lower. The discussion remained unresolved, with members debating the likely effect on tourism and fairness to residents versus the need for additional revenue.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- about the baby formula, and the FDA actually responded that they have been trying for years to get Congress
- The moms relentlessly lobbied Congress until the Infant Formula Act was passed by the FDA, again, in
- about the baby formula, and the FDA actually responded that they have been trying for years to get Congress
- The moms relentlessly lobbied Congress until the Infant Formula Act was passed by the FDA, again, in
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Congress acted in 2005 and passed the Energy Policy Act.
- Congress acted in 2005 and passed the Energy Policy Act.
- Congress acted in 2005 and passed the Energy Policy Act.
- Congress acted in 2005 and passed the Energy Policy Act.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- believe that law enforcement has the right, you know, we have laws in this land that were passed by Congress
- believe that law enforcement has the right, you know, we have laws in this land that were passed by Congress
- believe that law enforcement has the right, you know, we have laws in this land that were passed by Congress
- Congress, in its wisdom, did not apply it to itself when it passed the law.
Keywords:
civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment
Summary:
The committee first attempted to approve minutes from February 24 and March 3, but members identified multiple spelling errors in names, so approval was held and the motion withdrawn. The committee then took up House File 3477, a bill by Representative Long proposing a civil remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal actors. An author’s amendment (A4) was adopted to remove a subdivision and clarify retroactivity. In discussion, members raised concerns about Supremacy Clause and immigration-related issues; the author responded that the bill applies evenly to state and federal actors and is meant to enforce constitutional rights, not immigration law. After debate, the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register failed on a 6-7 vote, with one member excused.
The committee next heard House File 3480, authored by Representative Howard, which would commission an independent economic impact study of Operation Metro Surge. An A2 amendment was adopted to add a dollar amount for the study and clarify timing. Representative Howard said the study would help the legislature understand statewide impacts and noted reported harm to businesses, child care, schools, and local governments. Testimony in support came from Laura Santiago, reading a statement from Christopher Gomez of Willmar, who described ICE agents entering his family’s restaurant, the detention and deportation of family members, and resulting business losses. Rachel Ser, Minneapolis emergency management director, cited a preliminary city assessment estimating major impacts including food insecurity, lost wages, business revenue losses, hotel cancellations, and rental assistance needs. Some members questioned the cost and usefulness of the study, while others said suburban and greater Minnesota communities also wanted the data. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 048 Mar 3rd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington himself, in his address to Congress in 1790, emphasized that a free people ought not only
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emphasized <00:57:41.040>that <00:57:41.280>a <00:57:41.440>free Congress - in 1790 emphasized that a free Congress in 1790 emphasized that a free people<00:57:42.240>
ought
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/24/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- But Congress left an explicit carve-out for any action that is brought for a violation of the U.S.
- But Congress<00:37:21.839>
left <00:37:22.160>an <00:37:22.400>explicit <00:37:23.040 - >
carve <00:37:23.359>out <00:37:24.079>for Congress left an explicit carve out - for Congress left an explicit carve out for any<00:37:25.040>
action <00:37:25.760>that
Keywords:
civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, constitutional rights, color of law, 42 U.S.C. 1983, section 1983, civil action, damages, injunctive relief, attorney fees, law enforcement task force, federal-state cooperation, intergovernmental agreement, federal agency partnership, Minnesota Constitution, U.S. Constitution, police accountability
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/19/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- that's transportation and HUD, federal appropriations bill was enacted on February 3rd of this year, Congress
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to <00:14:31.680>renew <00:14:31.920>a <00:14:32.079>subset Congress - required HUD to renew a subset Congress required HUD to renew a subset of<00:14:32.560>
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, with H.R. 1, Congress established this federal scholarship tax credit that provides a dollar-for-dollar
- As you know, with HR1, Congress<01:27:21.840>
established <01:27:22.320>this <01:27:22.560 - >
federal Congress established this federal Congress established this federal scholarship<01:27
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 6, February 16, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Congress and 14 years in the Wyoming Legislature and eight years as Wyoming's state treasurer.
- eight years in the US Senate, she served eight years in the<00:49:45.599>
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Last spring, the budget enacted premiums for Medicaid before we knew what Congress was going to do.
- <01:23:02.800>
what for Medicaid before we knew what for Medicaid before we knew what Congress - <01:23:05.840>
The <01:23:06.159>sensible Congress was going to do. - The sensible Congress was going to do.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- that, um, I pushed uh, last session, um, just based off of work um, previously in my other life in Congress
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in previously in in my other life in previously in in my other life in Congress - 43.600>
um <01:37:44.000>I <01:37:44.239>appreciated <01:37:44.719>the Congress - And so um I appreciated the Congress.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Roughly a year ago, in testimony to Congress, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
- it roughly a year ago in<01:10:10.640>
testimony <01:10:11.120>to <01:10:11.400>Congress - <01:10:12.080>
the <01:10:12.239>American in testimony to Congress the American in - testimony to Congress the American Association<01:10:13.239>
of <01:10:13.400>Motor <01:
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, you know, we've also seen that there's a budget that's been passed in Congress that would slash Medicaid
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been <01:34:36.840>passed <01:34:37.119>in <01:34:37.400>Congress - budget that's been passed in Congress budget that's been passed in Congress that<01:34:37.920>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In 1975, Congress passed Public Law 94-142, which was the Education for All Handicapped Children Act
- institution I said no way placed in an institution I said no way in in in 1975<01:03:13.240>
Congress - c> passed<01:03:13.960>
the <01:03:14.119>public <01:03:14.400>law 1975 Congress - passed the public law 1975 Congress passed the public law 94142<01:03:16.359>
which <01:03:16.520
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/10/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- leaders at our agency that will be ready and available to assess when we do have bills going through Congress
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through when we do have um Bills going through when we do have um Bills going through Congress - > other<01:23:11.239>
executive <01:23:11.679>orders <01:23:12.159>that Congress - or other executive orders that Congress or other executive orders that do<01:23:12.719>
impact
Summary:
The committee met for a Health and Finance Policy hearing, began with member and staff introductions, and noted that Representative Keeler was participating as a non-voting member. The chair outlined committee rules on decorum and then introduced the day’s first agency presentation from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), with Commissioner Cunningham appearing to present the department’s budget priorities.
Commissioner Cunningham described MDH’s broad public health role and emphasized that public health is underfunded relative to health care, with significant reliance on federal dollars. The department’s main budget request was for infectious disease prevention and response to offset anticipated federal funding losses. MDH also outlined several fee increases tied to public water systems, wells, licensing and certification, assisted living and health care facilities, HMO regulation, food/pools/lodging inspections, radioactive materials, X-ray equipment, and asbestos abatement. The commissioner said these changes were needed because costs, workload, and regulatory complexity have increased, while many fees have not been updated in years.
MDH also presented budget-neutral proposals, including continuing the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee, converting the Maternal and Child Health Advisory Task Force into a standing advisory committee, restoring some local and tribal public health cannabis and substance misuse prevention grants, creating direct American Indian Health Special Emphasis Grants, reauthorizing the State Trauma Advisory Council, and extending firefighter PFAS biomonitoring work. The department also requested an operations adjustment for rising employee, insurance, fuel, utility, and legal costs, and referenced additional Clean Water Legacy Fund proposals. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided. Representative Bierman then offered supportive comments, praising MDH’s work and backing the funding and fee proposals, especially the restoration of local public health prevention grants.