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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Facilities must be under civilian control if they’re authorized by the state.
- And finally, the governor would not be able to deploy the National Guard for immigration deportation
- </c><00:42:44.280><c> for</c> deploy the National Guard for deploy the National Guard for immigration
- the National Guard then that would<00:48:29.640><c> look</c><00:48:29.839><c> like</c><00:48:30.000>
- to do so I appropriate authorization to do so I think<01:18:04.639><c> what</c><01:18:04.760><c> I</
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 180, which concerns critical incident stress management teams. Representative Mark PR, the bill sponsor, proposed an amendment to add a definition of “team leader” and to clarify that teams may or may not be affiliated with a municipality. He argued that a certification test offered by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation is unnecessary and too expensive at $400, since team members are volunteers who already receive training and continuing education. Committee members asked about the training structure and certification language, and the sponsor explained that the teams are self-certified and that the amendment was intended to clean up the bill’s language.
The committee then voted on HB 180 in executive session. Amendment 0261H was adopted 11-0, and the bill was then moved as amended and passed 11-0. The committee placed the bill on consent.
Later, the committee heard House Bill 438, sponsored by Representative Timothy Horan, dealing with immigration detention and related state policy. Horan described the bill as an update to earlier legislation and said it would codify best practices, prohibit state cooperation with mass deportation efforts, bar for-profit operation of immigration detention facilities, and require Executive Council approval before the governor could deploy the National Guard for immigration deportation activities. Committee members questioned whether the bill could be read as authorizing detention facilities and discussed the relationship between the state and Strafford County Jail. An amendment presented on behalf of Representative Patrick Long was described as a technical rewrite that removed several sections and changed language, but the hearing ended before any vote was taken on HB 438.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Seven - Thursday, March 12
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And if they would like us to hasten that process, then it also authorizes that.
- And it also allows us to hasten that process through an authorization. Thank you.
- And it also allows us to hasten that process through an authorization, but let's read the words in the
- It's been proven from one coast to the other.
- We heard the election authority side say that this is a good idea and that they have the capability to
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 118-1 vote, and a series of special guest introductions, including family members, student groups, a basketball team, University of Missouri undergraduate researchers, and other visitors. The chamber also received Senate messages and committee reports, including recommendations that several House bills and joint resolutions “do pass.”
The main floor debate centered on Senate Substitute No. 3 for Senate Bill 888, a broad juvenile justice and sentencing measure that combined juvenile reform with sentencing transparency and other criminal justice provisions. Supporters said it would improve public safety, clarify sentencing, address serious offenses, and add collaboration between prosecutors and juvenile systems. Opponents argued it was an oversized omnibus bill rushed through the process, warned it would increase prison time, expand adult-court involvement in juvenile matters, and could harm children and rehabilitation efforts. Members also debated the fiscal note, with supporters saying the large prison-cost estimate was speculative and opponents calling it evidence of a major new prison expense. After extended debate, the House invoked the previous question and SB 888 was finally passed 97-53.
The House then took up House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, a proposal to change Missouri’s tax structure by reducing and potentially eliminating the state income tax and broadening the sales tax base to transactions involving goods and services. Supporters framed it as a modernization effort that would promote growth, increase take-home pay, and send the question to voters. Opponents said it would be the largest sales tax hike in state history, shift the burden onto working families and seniors, and create a large budget hole. After debate, the previous question was adopted 101-49, and the joint resolutions were third read and passed 98-54. The House then moved on to third-reading business, including House Bill 269 on autonomous vehicles, which was introduced as a transportation and economic development measure and then questioned on liability and taxation issues.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- She lacked work authorization. She lived in fear. I'm here. To escape, she had nothing.
- She lacked work authorization. She lived in fear.
- Federal authorities arrested a Foxborough special education teacher after he shared...
- His groomer was permitted to resign from her position as a school security guard.
- A position of authority and trust is something that the law must not take lightly.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on a wide range of bills involving domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, trafficking, victim compensation, and related criminal justice reforms. Testimony focused on measures to support survivors and close perceived legal gaps, including bills to protect domestic violence survivors in child welfare proceedings, expand victim compensation for homicide families and trafficking survivors, create a DNA exception to the rape statute of limitations, eliminate or extend statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, and strengthen laws on upskirting, sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority, and sexual assault by rideshare drivers. Several speakers also addressed bills concerning vulnerable adults, harassment and custody-related abuse, and early evidence kits.
Witnesses included legislators, prosecutors, advocates, and many survivors who described personal experiences with abuse and barriers to justice. Supporters argued that current laws often leave survivors without meaningful remedies, especially where consent, reporting requirements, evidentiary rules, or statutes of limitations prevent prosecution or compensation. Prosecutors and advocates said the bills would clarify vague statutes, increase penalties in some cases, and better reflect the realities of coercion, grooming, trafficking, and delayed reporting. Some testimony also urged amendments, including changes to victim compensation reporting rules and clarifications to avoid unintended conflicts with other wage-recovery laws.
No committee votes or final actions were taken in the hearing itself. The chairs emphasized strict time limits, respectful conduct, and the submission of written testimony, and several witnesses were called out of order to accommodate the large number of speakers.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (04/16/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think that a way that parents can guard against that is by making sure that their mental health
- /c><00:27:13.440><c> it</c><00:27:13.880><c> should</c><00:27:14.080><c> also</c><00:27:14.400><c> guard
- </c> should also include it should also guard should also include it should also guard against<00:27:
- 47.159><c> can</c> And I think that a way that parents can And I think that a way that parents can guard
- against that is by making sure guard against that is by making sure that<00:29:49.280><c> their</c><
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 2 February, 2026; 1:30 PM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- The part where we're paying for state agencies like DPS and National Guard to go up there, that's going
- trying to offset not only what MIMA has spent and is spending in the highway patrol and the National Guard
- patrol<00:26:36.159><c> and</c><00:26:36.480><c> the</c><00:26:36.640><c> National</c><00:26:36.960><c> Guard
- </c><00:26:37.200><c> and</c><00:26:37.440><c> those</c> patrol and the National Guard and those patrol
- and the National Guard and those things,<00:26:38.559><c> but</c><00:26:38.880><c> also</c><00:26:39.279
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 20th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise in support and thank the author.
- This measure authorizes Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties to This measure authorizes Los Angeles
- Does the bill ask for more authority for counties to tax itself?
- Does the bill ask for more authority for counties to tax itself?
- Does the bill ask more authority for counties to tax itself?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay members, any questions for the bill's author?
- Members, any questions for the bill author? Okay. Thank you. You've got one witness.
- Members, any questions for the bill's author? All right. Thank you, Chairman Buckley.
- Members, any questions for the bill's author? All right.
- Withdrawing that bill at the request of the bill author.
Bills:
HB2242, HB2446, HB2799, HB4502, HB2920, HB2790, HB5620, HB5060, HB5076, HB5080, HB5081, HB5128, HB5130, HB3847, HB5116, HB2969, HB4546, HB4202, HB5624, HB3964, HB4803, HB872, HB4775, HB4777, HB4961, HB5570, HB2988, HB4260, HB1375, HB5009, HB5411, HB5134, HB4388, HB3095, HB1387
Keywords:
constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We represent 150 housing and redevelopment authorities, or HRAs, across the state of Minnesota.
- So this bill is just granting us additional authority.
- Paul Port Authority, who will give an overview of the project. Welcome to the committee.
- Paul Port Authority.
- Paul Port Authority acquired that property in 2019.
Keywords:
education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- guard rails surrounding<00:47:00.800><c> infertility.
- But until we put guard rails times.
- <01:14:00.400><c> HMOs</c> proposal transfers authority over HMOs proposal transfers authority over HMOs
- </c><01:24:58.560><c> and</c> their own prior authorization and their own prior authorization and billing
- ><c> the</c><01:26:53.840><c> billing</c> the prior authorization, the billing the prior authorization
Keywords:
infertility, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, IVF, assisted reproductive technology, ART, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, egg freezing, sperm freezing, reproductive health, maternity coverage, health insurance mandate, health plan benefits, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, family planning, oncology fertility preservation, chemotherapy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- It always would be an insurance product over which they would have the authority.
- It always would be an insurance product over which they would have the authority.
- It always would be an insurance product over which they would have the authority.
- It always would be an insurance product over which they would have the authority.
- </c> your entire portfolio by having guard your entire portfolio by having guard rails<00:49:01.520><
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 733-FN, a bill concerning third-party litigation financing (TPLF). Representative Cole, the prime sponsor, described TPLF as outside investors funding lawsuits in which they have no personal stake, arguing that the practice is largely unregulated, can involve foreign entities, increases litigation abuse, and contributes to higher insurance and consumer costs. He said the bill is modeled on an NCOIL proposal and would require disclosure of TPLF agreements, with guardrails and reporting requirements on specified pages of the bill. He also noted a couple of drafting fixes, including adding the word “knowingly” and incorporating a missing section later.
Members raised questions about the bill’s foreign-entity language, especially the provision allowing a governor or the Department of Safety to designate a country as a threat to critical infrastructure. Representative Cole said he would have lawyers review that issue. Another member asked whether the bill would prohibit a party from obtaining outside funding for a lawsuit; Cole clarified that the bill is intended as a reporting measure, not a ban, and that disclosure would be required. He also said the bill is aimed at American citizens rather than foreign-backed financing, and that some states had considered caps on such arrangements, though this bill does not.
Brandon Gratz of the Attorney General’s office testified that the enforcement language appears too limited, because it would allow only civil penalties and not broader Consumer Protection Act remedies such as injunctions or restitution. He suggested the Attorney General may not have meaningful authority under the bill as written and raised possible insurance-law issues. Commissioner D.J. Benton-Court of the Insurance Department said the disclosure could help insurers better assess risk and potentially soften the hard insurance market by improving transparency, competition, underwriting, innovation, and claims management. He also said the bill likely needs further work on jurisdiction and enforcement, and that the committee may need to coordinate with the Attorney General, Insurance Department, and possibly banking regulators. No vote was taken in the portion provided.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Session (Part III)Note: due to technical difficulties with the microphone system, there is no audio from 2h:15m:17s to 2h:16m:26s. Aug 26th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts.
- Now therefore, I, Greg Abbott, governor of the state of Texas, by the authority vested in me by Article
- Legislation authorizing contracts with sheriffs and constables for the provision of law enforcement services
Keywords:
flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud
NJ
Transcript Highlights:
- Under this bill, the Department of Health is authorized to communicate and coordinate directly with the
- Stanley, Murphy, Donnellan, and Senators Vital and Turner authorizes DOH to establish partnership and
- Why we somehow think we are the moral or health authority to join a couple other states, New York and
- On third reading and final passage, Senate Bill 4217 authorizes the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to
- On third reading and final passage, Senate Bill 4222 authorizes the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 2nd, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That East Coast media doesn't know anything.
Summary:
The Senate began with routine business, including approval of the prior day’s journal, referral of committee reports, and suspension of Rule 46 to allow committees to meet during the pro forma session. It also received first reading of introduced bills, including Senate Bill 6343, which was referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and Senate Bill 6035, which was redirected to Ways and Means.
The main floor action was the adoption of two resolutions. Senate Resolution 8677, recognizing the commercial and tribal fishing industries and the Blessing of the Fleet, was adopted after remarks praising the fishing community and wishing for the safe return of vessels and crews. Senate Resolution 8676, celebrating Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners’ historic 2025 season, was also adopted. Senators highlighted the team’s comeback season, Cal Raleigh’s record-setting performance, Dan Wilson’s leadership, Jerry Dipoto’s executive recognition, and the Mariners’ impact on communities across Washington.
Following adoption of the Mariners resolution, the Senate formally welcomed Dan Wilson, Rick Rizzs, Jerry Dipoto, Justin Hollander, and Tim Hevly to the chamber and expressed appreciation for their contributions to the state’s sports culture. The Senate then moved to adjourn until Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with both Democratic and Republican caucuses announced before adjournment.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Mar 5th, 2025
Banking and Insurance
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Senators Tan Parker, Brent Hagenbuch, and Adam HinojosaRegarding efforts to stop human trafficking in Texas. Jan 29th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, Senate district is in 27, the southeastern coast or excuse me, south southern coastal area of Texas
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Jul 9th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the New Mexico Finance Authority. Thank you to the town of Socorro, New Mexico.
- New Mexico Finance Authority. The Finance Authority is the state's grantee.
- Authority to fund from the loan fund.
- I wanted to start out and compliment the Finance Authority staff in Santa Fe.
- It's nice to have the Finance Authority there to help us out.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Appropriations - Human Resources Division
Transcript Highlights:
- So you caught me off guard.
- So you caught me off guard.
- We did not expend the authority that we have for this biennium.
- (i) federal authority.
- authority.
Summary:
The Senate Appropriations HR Division met with all members present to review the medical services portion of the HHS budget. Sarah Aker, Executive Director of Medical Services, walked the committee through several budget items, including HCBS cost-to-continue adjustments, the DD bed assessment, expansion of value-based purchasing, targeted rate increases for home health and QSP services, and the cross-disability waiver. Members generally supported the targeted increases for home health and QSP, and Aker explained that the cross-disability waiver funding would support startup work, service design, and infrastructure ahead of a planned July 1, 2028 implementation.
The committee spent significant time on rate-setting and provider payment issues. Members discussed ambulance rate rebasing, with several senators expressing concern that the proposed increase was too high relative to peer states; the committee ultimately moved toward reducing that item to $1 million rather than zero so it could be revisited in conference committee. They also discussed a House-added critical access hospital networking grant and similarly leaned toward reducing it to $1 million. Aker explained the department’s value-based purchasing plans, including use of a vendor selected through RFP, and clarified how the department’s existing Medicaid managed care and hospital value-based programs work.
A major portion of the meeting focused on long-term care and basic care payments, including a House-added extension of the $5 per day basic care add-on and a proposed shift in nursing facility incentive grants toward a withhold-based model. Senator Mathern indicated he would bring an amendment to delay or modify the withhold change, and Aker said the department would prefer language that directly addresses whether a withhold may be implemented. Members also discussed 1915(i) services, FMAP changes, the Medicaid legacy system modernization carryover, and a House-added legislative intent section on medical assistance. The committee adjourned for the morning with plans to return later to continue Human Services budget work and revisit unresolved items in conference committee.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine worldwide threats; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Mar 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- As a result of these misplaced priorities, we've been caught off guard and left in the dark too often
- Foreign assistance paid for guarding camps in Syria where ISIS fighters are detained.
- So as you're all keenly aware, Section 702 of FISA is an extremely useful authority to help keep our
- So, if the Secretary of State has classified sensitive diplomatic details, That's his authority.
- And the author did not disclose that information. So.
Keywords:
national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing
Summary:
The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Several years ago, Minnesota State was granted authority to do applied doctorates in education, business
- Robbins, members of the committee, I appreciate the opportunity to be here today and explain why authorization
- It is a courtesy to the author to get the bill in the shape that the author wishes. Thank you.
- for the commissioner to make a waiver of the fees, but I'd like to see something for someone in the guard
- Yes, the A1 amendment is language that was worked on in the Senate with the Senate author and other higher
Keywords:
North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- refuses to give in to fear, we choose today to trade any apprehension we may have for Your godly authority
- the option for a future legislature to eliminate mail-in voting entirely because it states 'if authorized
- And that section that you refer to says, 'if authorized by law,' definitely a bill...
- That section that you refer to says, 'if authorized by law,' definitely applies that future times the
- I lived eight years on the East Coast, and so I also have a name for this bill.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and routine journal and calendar actions, including a gubernatorial nomination referral and bill references. Members also introduced guests in the gallery before the chamber resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider several election, health care, and child welfare measures.
In Committee of the Whole, senators considered SB 1038 on cast voter records and public records, SB 1133 on nominating procedures and candidate financial disclosures, SB 1247 on assisted living centers, and SCR 1001, a constitutional election-requirements referral. Each measure was amended and given a do-pass recommendation. SB 1133 received a floor amendment exempting certain statewide and legislative candidates in an emergency-related provision, SB 1247 was amended to allow a person not receiving care services to live with a resident in an assisted living center, and SCR 1001 was amended to make major election changes, including proof-of-identity requirements, changes to early ballot and drop-off rules, and language affecting mail voting and election administration. Debate on SCR 1001 was extensive, with supporters saying it would improve election security and speed results, and opponents warning it would reduce access, create confusion, and disproportionately burden voters, especially those who vote by mail or in rural and communities of color.
On third reading, SB 1038 passed 17-12, SB 1133 passed 23-6 with the emergency clause, SB 1247 passed 28-1 with the emergency clause, and SCR 1001 passed 17-12-1. The Senate also passed SB 1172 and SB 1175 by 28-1 votes. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the measures were properly assigned, committee meeting announcements were made, a moment of silence was held for Jesse Jackson, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.