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ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Apr 16th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- provided by a uniform group insurance program, to provide for an appropriation, to provide for a statement
- Speaker, members of the Assembly, you've heard some statements that I think are somewhat scare tactics
- conversations here and so... ...and listening to some of the conversations here and some of the statements
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several procedural motions, including suspending House rules for three legislative days and replacing conference committee members on Senate Bill 2282 and SCR 4007. The chamber also recognized visiting student groups from Grafton/Pleasant Valley and Shiloh School. Later, the House agreed to several conference committee reports and moved a number of measures through final passage or final disposition.
House Bill 1428, which would have created a sales tax exemption for clothing sold by thrift stores or nonprofit corporations, drew extensive debate over tax policy, revenue loss, and possible conflicts with streamlined sales tax rules. Supporters argued it would help lower-income shoppers and nonprofit thrift stores, while opponents said it created an unfair advantage and could reduce state and local revenue. The conference report was adopted, but the bill ultimately failed on final vote, 37-54. House Bill 1440, relating to cigar lounges, was amended in conference and then passed 75-17. House Bill 1460, concerning adult foster care for private-pay adults, electronic monitoring, and a legislative study, was also adopted and passed overwhelmingly, 91-1.
The House then passed Senate Bill 2224, which revises gaming commission structure and gaming stamp requirements, adds Attorney General enforcement provisions, and includes a $25,000 general fund appropriation, by a vote of 88-0. Senate Bill 2327, which expands uses of the agriculture diversification and development fund and appropriates $15 million to it, passed 74-17 after a member was excused from voting due to a personal interest. Senate Bill 2267, creating a regulatory framework for on-site wastewater treatment systems and shifting licensing authority to the Department of Environmental Quality, passed 82-10, and Senate Bill 2276, addressing joint water resource boards for cross-county projects, passed 90-1.
The most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 2160, which would move the state employee health plan from grandfathered status to a non-grandfathered ACA-compliant plan and appropriate about $6.6 million for the transition. Supporters said it would give the PERS board more flexibility, expand preventive and other benefits, and potentially slow premium growth without charging employees premiums. Opponents warned it could raise out-of-pocket costs, add mandated benefits, and shift costs to employees, while also arguing the bill had not been adequately studied. After extended debate, the House passed SB 2160 by a vote of 55-37. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments to House Bill 1318, a pesticide labeling bill, and placed it on final passage, but the transcript ends before the final vote on that measure.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Performance Audit Oversight Committee (04/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The scope statement was approved in December. The team's in the planning phase.
- The scope statement was approved in December. The team's in the planning phase.
- The scope statement was approved in December. The team's in the planning phase.
Summary:
The committee organized itself by electing Representative Griffin as chair and a senator as vice chair, then approved the prior meeting minutes. Director Young then gave status updates on several ongoing performance audits. The New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights audit was reported complete, with presentations already made to the fiscal committee and House Judiciary. The special education oversight audit is still in progress, with 17 observations already sent to the department, responses received on 14, partial concurrence on 12, and a full draft report expected in late summer or early fall. The education freedom accounts audit is also underway, with fieldwork focused on eligibility controls and expenses; staffing shortages at the department have slowed the work, and a draft report is hoped for in the fall. The Doorway program audit is in the planning phase, with a report targeted for the end of the year.
Members then discussed whether the committee should do more follow-up on completed audits. Several members said audits often identify issues that remain unresolved for years, and suggested a more active review process, similar to the Health and Human Services Oversight Committee, where agencies would return to report on what audit findings have been fixed and what remains outstanding. Staff noted that any such follow-up would take time away from new audit work, but said they were willing to consider the committee’s direction. Members also discussed using Transparency New Hampshire updates and agency self-reporting to help track progress, and there was general agreement to move toward a system of periodic follow-up on recent audits.
The committee also reviewed suspended and potential audit topics. Two Department of Health and Human Services audits, involving the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services and out-of-date placements, remain suspended because of ongoing litigation. Two other DHS topics, contract management and the Bureau of Developmental Services, remain on the potential audit list. A member raised a possible Fish and Game topic based on constituent concerns, but agreed to wait after speaking with the new director. The committee concluded by agreeing that the audit division should compile a list of audits completed in the last 10 years, with members to identify which ones they want to revisit first.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part II) Mar 26th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that a correct statement? That is a correct statement.
- You made the statement that we require y'all to have this liability.
Bills:
SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034
Keywords:
SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- That's my introductory statement on this proposal. Great, we'll hear from the CARB representative.
- So that's just my statement, and I'm ready to pass the torch. Thank you.
- As we assess the reality of the auctions coming in and look at updated fund condition statements for
TX
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 14, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chip, do you recognize for a statement there?
- And Representative Alvarez, oh, sorry, I just want to add one more statement to make it clear for Representative
- Representative Hart, to your statement earlier about what are we doing about insurance companies, we
Summary:
The subcommittee held its first meeting on homeowners property insurance, with members from both parties introducing themselves and repeatedly noting that insurance affordability, roof condition, claims handling, and storm recovery are top concerns for their districts. Chair Yeager said the meeting was intended as an educational discussion rather than a legislative debate, and introduced a panel that included Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworski, consumer Chad Carr, agent Mary Catherine Lawler, insurer executive Melissa Burt DeVries, and policyholder attorney Chip Merlin.
The panel and members discussed major cost drivers in Florida homeowners insurance, including inflation, home age, roof age, mitigation features, claims history, litigation costs, reinsurance, and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Commissioner Yaworski said underwriting has become more sophisticated and that litigation costs, reinsurance, and replacement-cost inflation all affect premiums; he also said litigation is down about 30% and average requested rate increases have fallen from about 22.1% in 2022 to 0.8% today. DeVries said age of home, replacement cost, roof age, and coverage choices can materially change premiums, and explained that reinsurance is a major expense passed through to consumers. Merlin emphasized transparency concerns, argued that insurers are increasingly individualizing risk, and said consumers often struggle with coverage limits, deductibles, and claim denials.
Members asked about flood coverage, hurricane deductibles, managed repair programs, mitigation credits, new insurer capitalization, and whether savings from reforms are reaching consumers. Yaworski explained that flood is generally excluded from homeowners policies and covered separately, that hurricane deductibles are mandatory in Florida and usually around 5%, and that the office tracks savings from reforms through rate filings and insurer discussions. He said the state is updating mitigation discounts and monitoring new entrants closely for solvency and market conduct. Several members and panelists said recent reforms have helped reduce some abuses and litigation, but many consumers are still seeing higher premiums because replacement costs and reinsurance remain elevated. No votes or formal actions were taken.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (02/09/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- The surplus statement, as you all know, did assume $5 million in the budget for the sale in state fiscal
- The surplus statement, as you all know, did assume $5 million in the budget for the sale in state fiscal
- So it was after the January 1 deadline had passed that he made that statement. Very informative.
- that he made that statement. that he made that statement.
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Summary:
House Finance Division 3 met in work session and opened with procedural remarks from the chair about the committee’s schedule, deadlines, and recommendation options, noting the meeting was advisory and no votes were expected. The first bill discussed, House Bill 1569, concerned repealing the directive to sell the Anna Philbrook Center for Children property in Concord. Testimony from DHHS and New Hampshire Hospital focused on whether the property could be subdivided, the relationship to Senate Bill 572, the status of the city of Concord’s first right of refusal, and the practical effects of a sale. Witnesses said the $5 million sale estimate was a budget assumption, that moving staff and equipment would create some relocation costs, and that the center had required significant recent maintenance and renovation spending. Members also discussed the number of transitional housing beds at the site, the temporary nature of those beds, and whether the property should remain available given hospital workforce and service needs.
The committee then turned to House Bill 661, which had been recommitted for further review after new information emerged. The chair summarized federal developments, including a December 2025 ACF letter and a related executive order, as well as a federal HHS press release about states diverting foster youths’ Social Security survivor benefits. Representative Walner explained that amendment 3055H had been drafted to move the bill forward in smaller steps, with a fiscal note requested on the amendment because the original bill was viewed as too large and expensive. Members discussed whether the committee had received copies of the amendment and whether federal guidance or funding had changed the policy landscape.
The discussion also included broader questions about foster youth benefits and whether federal action would support state implementation. One member cited ACF language stating that only 11 states had enacted policies to stop interception of survivor benefits and that technical assistance would be available to the remaining states. The meeting remained in work-session mode throughout, with no votes taken and no final recommendations made during the portion provided. The chair indicated the committee could return to the bills later in the month.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/29/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So the provisions that you laid out in your statement, parental control, I think that applies to everyone
- So the provisions that you laid out in your statement, parental control, I think that applies to everyone
- So the provisions that you laid out in your statement, parental control, I think that applies to everyone
- like this where uh you know statement like this where they<01:39:24.480>
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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Apr 22nd, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Let me make one quick statement to the committee members, and then we're going to adjourn.
Summary:
The Special Committee on Tourism met in executive session after establishing a quorum and considered three measures. House Bill 2213, relating to Ulysses S. Grant Day, was moved do pass and approved unanimously. House Bill 3216, relating to Missouri River Runner Day, was also moved do pass and approved unanimously. Senate Bill 1613, relating to Frankie Muse Freeman Day, received the same treatment and was approved unanimously as well.
Members noted that testimony had been heard on each bill in a prior meeting, and the chair described the committee’s work this year as bipartisan and focused on naming days, roads, bridges, and similar measures. Several members offered appreciative remarks about the committee’s collegiality and the chair’s leadership.
No other business was taken up, and the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Before we begin, I wanted to make a quick statement about testimony.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met for a brief hearing and announced that all four bills on the agenda were on consent. The chair reviewed the bills: SB 54 by Senator Umberg on court fee waivers, SB 55 by Senator Umberg on state park passes for Gold Star family members, SB 67 by Senator Seyarto on student financial aid and Cal Grants, and SB 621 by Senator Grove on voter registration for military and overseas voters. No public testimony was taken, and the chair emphasized orderly proceedings and limits on disruptive conduct.
A quorum was present, and the committee moved to approve the consent calendar. The secretary called the roll, and the committee voted to pass the bills. SB 54, SB 55, and SB 67 were approved with a do pass recommendation and re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 621 was also approved and sent to third reading. After the roll was held open briefly for an absent member, the remaining vote was recorded and all consent items were cleared.
The hearing concluded immediately after the consent calendar was completed, with no opposition, amendments, or substantive debate recorded.
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (03/12/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- or the physician's speculation of the patient's reproductive intentions contrary to the patient statement
- or the physician's speculation of the patient's reproductive intentions contrary to the patient statement
- It was specifically said in another statement that the facilities can add more information that was not
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MN
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Apr 22nd, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Let me make one quick statement to the committee members, and then we're going to adjourn.
Summary:
The Special Committee on Tourism met in executive session after establishing a quorum and considered three measures related to commemorative observances. House Bill 2213, sponsored by Rep. Riggs, would establish Ulysses S. Grant Day; House Bill 3216, sponsored by Rep. Wilson, would establish Missouri River Runner Day; and Senate Bill 1613, sponsored by Sen. Angela Mosley, would establish Frankie Muse Freeman Day. The chair noted that the committee had heard testimony on each bill in a prior meeting, and members offered brief supportive comments, with several expressing enthusiasm for the measures.
Each bill was moved for a “do pass” recommendation and approved without opposition. HB 2213 passed by a vote of 11-0, HB 3216 passed by a vote of 11-0, and SB 1613 passed by a vote of 11-0. The committee then received closing remarks from the chair thanking members for a bipartisan and collegial year of work on naming days, roads, bridges, and similar legislation, and the meeting adjourned with no further business.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So I just want to make that statement. $1.6 billion is what we spent on state employees across the board
Keywords:
corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-Natural Resources REVISED Jan 7th, 2026 at 09:00 am
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And I don't make a statement as to whether another officer from the area would or would not have been
- That would be a correct statement, if you think?
- If you state your name, who you represent, and you may give your statement.
- If you state your name, who you represent, and you may give your statement.
- an exception to hearsay as long as there's been a hearing to determine the reliability of those statements
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 43 (3-10-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The gentleman from McCracken stated in his opening statement that we now have the healthiest rainy day
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, if it's all right with you, my colleague Rogers would like to make a brief statement. forward
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MD
Transcript Highlights:
- affects previously estimated funds available for budget operations as shown in the following summary statement
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- listening to the pastor's comments this morning, and during the invocation, she made a very profound statement
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jermaine Turner, followed by welcoming remarks for visiting students and a quorum call confirming the chamber was in session. The body then moved through introductions and began considering bills and messages, including a supplemental budget message from the Governor that was journalized and referred to Budget and Taxation for incorporation into the FY27 budget. The chamber also handled several committee reports and amendments, with multiple measures ordered printed for third reading after no objections.
Among the notable committee actions, the Senate adopted amendments and advanced Senate Bill 538 on Baltimore City raffles for organizations affiliated with professional baseball and football teams, Senate Bill 108 on water resources and wetlands enforcement, Senate Bill 328 on property tax credits for disabled or fallen public safety and judicial officers, Senate Bill 587 funding the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund, Senate Bill 765 on property tax sales heir protection and tax credits, and Senate Bill 767 on property tax credits for commercial buildings rented to small businesses. The chamber also adopted favorable reports for Senate Bill 503 on the Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program and Senate Bill 519 on delaying and studying the Earned Income Tax Credit Assistance Program.
The Senate then took up third-reading votes on a series of bills, passing measures including Senate Bills 540, 544, 578, 581, 634, 638, 852, 897, 69, 177, 241, 323, 776, and 439. The final bill, Senate Bill 439 on employment discrimination related to fire and rescue public safety employees’ use of medical cannabis, prompted extended discussion about off-duty cannabis use, impairment, and the difference between prescribed opioids and medical cannabis recommendations. The bill sponsor and other senators debated whether cannabis can be prescribed, the role of physicians, and the lack of a measurable standard for impairment, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill is shown.