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WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services, February 16, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:26.400><c> line</c> safety bill and uh falls in direct line safety bill and uh falls in direct
- </c> really feel like uh for the directed really feel like uh for the directed outpatient<00:10:25.120
- </c><00:25:52.320><c> the</c> and uh essentially uh directing the and uh essentially uh directing the
- </c> new direction given to us from the feds. new direction given to us from the feds.
- :38.560><c> consumers</c><01:09:39.040><c> the</c> does provide consumer uh consumers the does provide
Committee:
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> yield myself such time as I may consume. yield myself such time as I may consume.
- </c><00:47:19.920><c> its</c> Chinese government has directed its Chinese government has directed its
- ,</c><02:40:55.920><c> teaching</c><02:40:56.319><c> math</c> that direction, teaching math that direction
- Not to mention higher cost to consumers.
- </c> should consume. should consume. >> Thank<02:52:31.439><c> you,</c><02:52:31.600><c> Mr.
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And it would direct the division to evaluate and pursue an expanded agreement from the state with the
- And at their employment, they actually worked with children.
- And that's kind of the direction that's moving.
- Standards, and that's kind of the direction that's moving.
- So usually when that happens, we sit down and have direct conversations.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (04/15/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The people of New Hampshire deserve these same consumer protections.
- ><c> outside</c> Direct support between visits, outside Direct support between visits, outside business
- </c> are proposing it under consumer are proposing it under consumer protection<00:45:13.480><c> laws
- </c> would really define this around consumer would really define this around consumer consumer<00:56
- </c> guideline directed medication therapy. guideline directed medication therapy.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This update within the code itself would align Texas law with consumer demand and supply and simplify
- Texas law with consumer demand and supply, simplify the regulatory environment for businesses.
- We can quibble with traditional values, but of course alcohol should be consumed responsibly.
- She has been blessed not to have a personal direct threat, but the office has had threats to employees
- Election fraud is a direct assault on our system of government, and we shouldn't tolerate it.
Bills:
HB45 , SB1540 , SB2225 , SB2284 , SB2382 , SB2487 , SB2514 , SB2595 , SB2876 , SB2877 , SB3031 , SB2753
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 30 and then voted to report the substituted bill favorably to the full Senate; the roll call showed six ayes and one nay, with later unanimous-consent corrections noted for additional aye votes. The committee also reported Senate Bill 801 favorably to the full Senate by an eight-to-one vote. Both bills were left with no further action in the meeting after the votes.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 2595 by Senator Middleton and Senate Bill 2876 by Chairman Hughes, both aimed at addressing masked harassment and riot-related conduct. Supporters said the bills would deter intimidation, protect public order, and respond to recent protests and anti-Semitic incidents, while opponents from civil rights, disability, and advocacy groups argued the measures were overly broad, could chill peaceful protest, and would burden people who wear masks for religious, medical, or disability-related reasons. Public testimony was taken on both bills, and both were left pending after testimony closed.
Senate Bill 2753, by Senator Hall, proposed consolidating early voting and election day into a single continuous in-person voting period with common procedures and equipment, while preserving countywide voting and mail voting. The Secretary of State’s office said the bill could improve ballot secrecy and simplify administration, though witnesses raised concerns about ballot privacy, logistics, and access for disabled voters; some county election officials were neutral or supportive of the concept, while others opposed it as confusing or potentially burdensome. The bill was left pending after extensive testimony.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 2225 on allowing spirit-based ready-to-drink beverages to be sold in grocery and convenience stores, with supporters arguing the law should focus on alcohol content rather than the source of the alcohol and that the bill would modernize an outdated code. Later, Senate Bill 1540, which would add election officials and related workers to confidentiality protections, drew support from county election officials who described threats and harassment, though one witness suggested the bill’s language may need technical adjustment to better match its intent. Finally, Senate Bill 2382, concerning statewide voter registration systems and offline counties, drew opposition from county election administrators and vendors who warned about capacity, cybersecurity, and single-point-of-failure risks, while others suggested a phased approach or API-based integration; the transcript ends with testimony still open on that bill.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Community Affairs Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- it clarifies that firefighters have access to the death benefit for one year after terminating employment
- Second, it uncouples a requirement for retired firefighters to remain on their employer-sponsored health
- Second, it uncouples a requirement for retired firefighters to remain on their employer-sponsored health
- Currently, 86 percent of Floridians consume local news either printed or digitally.
- FPA's site appears with a direct link through the coveted Google AI search.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, many focused on local government authority, land use, housing, and public notice requirements. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments, SB 936 on temporary door locking devices, SB 962 on affordable housing protections for farms, SB 218 on land use regulations in hurricane-affected counties, SB 1020 on regulation of chickee huts, and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment of environmentally challenged properties. SB 1180 on community development district recall elections was amended to narrow and clarify the recall process and to add provisions on synthetic turf and compact urban mixed-use districts before being reported favorably. SB 380 on legal notices was also amended and reported favorably despite significant opposition from the Florida Press Association, Common Cause, and others who argued it would further fragment public notice access; supporters said it would modernize publication options and save money.
Testimony on the bills was mixed. Supporters of the housing and redevelopment measures argued they would increase attainable housing, streamline approvals, and make better use of underutilized or contaminated land, while local government groups and advocacy organizations warned about overdevelopment, reduced public input, infrastructure strain, and conflicts with comprehensive planning. On SB 1444, which combined preemptions related to religious gatherings, private clubs, and certain permitting requirements, supporters framed it as protecting religious freedom and limiting local micromanagement, while the League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties opposed it as overly broad and unclear; the bill nevertheless passed favorably after debate. SB 218 was presented as restoring normal land-use authority in counties unaffected by hurricanes while preserving protections in damaged areas, and SB 984 was described as clarifying firefighter cancer benefits and health coverage rules; both passed without controversy.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 948, a strike-all on local government land development regulations and orders that would create a statewide framework for starter homes and lot-split rules within urban growth areas. Supporters said it would expand housing supply and reduce regulatory delays, while opponents said it would override local zoning, weaken infrastructure and environmental protections, and apply too broadly. The bill drew support from housing advocates and some local officials, but opposition from the Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, and others. The transcript ends with SB 948 still under consideration, with testimony continuing and no final vote shown in the excerpt.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm also cognizant that there is an impact on premiums for employers.
- employers.
- What that means for an employer, and I get it, I was a small business owner.
- I think as an employer, and to respond to your question, Assembly Member, employers make decisions and
- I think as an employer, and to respond to your question, Assembly member, employers make decisions and
Committee:
House Health
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Those functions are done through bureaus of the same name, and they are responsible for the direction
- considered a successful announcement and retention of hired full-time people after two years of employment
- Our target for retention is to have 88% of our FTPs on after two years of employment, and we've exceeded
- You know, in that Cat Creek area, as you're coming this direction, is a major migration corridor for
- So to Representative Boyle's point, I think a good step in the right direction is for the legislature
Committee:
House Resources and Conservation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- means of extending formal recognition, as well as expanding sports, educational, leadership, and employment
- In 2024, the Legislature directed the State Archives, in consultation with other agencies, to create
- It directs experts and agencies to identify what exists, assess its condition, and develop a clear plan
- I want to start by saying that I'm generally supportive of the direction here.
- I'm supportive of the direction here.
Keywords:
civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> can and cannot ask a potential employe can and cannot ask a potential employe um<01:09:42.159><c
- So in many ways, it protects the consumers.
- </c> below grade areas would have a direct below grade areas would have a direct impact<01:47:51.320>
- Normally, I'm a pretty optimistic guy, but when this one, I'm going to be direct: this bill is a direct
- </c><02:05:17.520><c> response</c><02:05:17.920><c> to</c> direct this bill is a direct response to direct
Committee:
Senate Commerce
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/27/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there other direct appropriations to nonprofits who are in turn providing assistance, or I'm just
- Are there other direct appropriations to nonprofits who are in turn providing assistance, or I'm just
- A recent report released by the Consumer Federation of America said that Minnesota, and particularly
- </c> recent report released by the Consumer recent report released by the Consumer Federation<01:03:24.480
- Here are the consumers of the insurance, which is one half the equation.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- C directed and permitted the law.
- </c> numerous executive orders directing numerous executive orders directing agencies<02:32:38.319><c
- The gentleman is may consume.
- </c> yield myself such time as I may consume. yield myself such time as I may consume.
- </c> I may consume. I may consume. Gentleman's<05:23:14.080><c> recognized.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Commerce and Tourism Mar 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- MAINTAINS THE INTENTION OF THE STATUTE I PASSED IN 2021 BY REJECTING COMPANIES SEEKING TO INFORM CONSUMERS
- WOULD ONLY ALLOW EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE OFF-HOURS PROTECTING THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE CONSUMER
- MY THING IS THE CONSUMER PROTECTIONS WE PUT IN PLACE I THINK SHOULD STAY. I UNDERSTAND THE CONCERN.
- I AM A CONSUMER PROTECTION ATTORNEY DOWN IN TAMPA FLORIDA.
- I AM NOT THAT CONSUMER PROTECTION ATTORNEY BUT I DO SEE SOMETHING IN MY CLIENTS ALL THE TIME AND I'D
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- If an app wants to direct market, which a lot of consumers like, there are a lot of people that use these
- lot of to direct market which a lot of consumers<01:01:52.000><c> like.
- There are a lot of consumers like.
- Under current law, self-directed PCAs, our community first self-directed PCAs, and our consumer-directed
- in this bill include PCA Choice, the Community First Services and Supports budget model, and the consumer-directed
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:26:01.559><c> became</c><00:26:01.840><c> more</c> facing consumers became more facing consumers
- , and maintain fair wage competition among employers.
- Our Consumer Action Division has returned $51 million directly to Minnesota's pockets over the last six
- years by helping consumers informally mediate and resolve thousands of complaints that we receive from
- Our Consumer Action Division has returned $51 million directly to Minnesota's pockets over the last six
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 28th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I direct a lion dance team where I teach lion dancing, dragon dancing, and the music, as well as Kung
- House Bill 1563 directs the specialized training to be developed in collaboration with the Texas Department
- This gap creates significant barriers to securing employment, housing, and transportation, all of which
- Research constantly shows that employment is one of the most effective...
- They realize we're actually important for life, health, consumer safety, and all that sort of stuff.
Bills:
HB2814 , HB4477 , HB5084 , HB5108 , HB5127 , HB5383 , HB5611 , HB5663 , HB5664 , SB1563 , HB2668 , HB3841 , HB4114
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
juvenile justice, release documents, children, identification, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, civil service, staffing requirements, local government, positions exemption, Texas legislation, fireworks, Lunar New Year, retail permits, public safety, Texas law, holiday sales, HB 5108, deaths in custody, custodial death, jail death
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So there is an association, and I wish that the senator would be direct about that.
- Maybe the employer might actually even be the more dangerous one to somebody, being that employers are
- I'm sort of concerned about the employer aspect.
- I'm sort of concerned about the employer aspect.
- ActBlue collects occupations and employers.
Bills:
SB1003 , SB1006 , SB1029 , SB1037 , SB1038 , SB1039 , SB1040 , SB1053 , SB1057 , SB1060 , SB1061 , SB1068 , SB1069
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Elections
Keywords:
election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #25
Transcript Highlights:
- district employees from distributing written, printed, or digital communications in a manner that consumes
- states that a school district employee has the right to negotiate their own terms and conditions of employment
- Thank you. ...their own terms and conditions of employment and prohibits the state or a political subdivision
- memorandum of understanding, contract, or other agreement regarding the terms and conditions of employment
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Human Services Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill empowers consumers, strengthens oversight, and promotes higher quality care while supporting
- So, a very specific wage band, and where an employer chooses to help them with the cost of childcare.
- The employer determines the amount that they invest. So, there is no predetermined amount.
- It's shared between the employee, the employer, and the state.
Committee:
House A&B Human Services Subcommittee
Keywords:
home care, community services, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, rating system, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, agency oversight, child care, workforce, pilot program, affordable care, income eligibility, long-term care, revolving fund, options counseling, funding, consultation services, Medicaid, community-based services, seniors
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part II) May 21st, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- APRN Direct contracting with HMOPPO, 2017 SB 654.
- So what we have done is taken out that step, which is very time-consuming.
- , and consumers.
- The bill directs that...
- No, they issued that directive simply because they wanted to.
Bills:
HB 1106 , HB3284 , HB541 , HB713 , HB1403 , HB1586 , HB1942 , HB2070 , HB2844 , HB2851 , HB3151 , HB3749 , HB3940 , HB3963 , HB4454 , HB4466 , HB4795 , HB5154 , HB5394 , SB1357 , HB 1052 , HB4099 , HB4638 , HB5147
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services