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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not regulation. It's an accidental ban on California's innovation economy.
- Dietary supplements are not regulated like pharmaceutical drugs.
- The nurses handed me my sister's glasses. They were scarred with tears.
- This is common-sense regulation.
- This is common-sense regulation.
Summary:
The committee heard several immigration-, health-, food access-, and tribal-rights-related bills. AB 1725 would require disclosure of oil wells near homes and sensitive sites and stronger methane monitoring; supporters described health and safety harms in communities near wells, while apartment, realtor, building, and chamber representatives opposed or sought amendments, arguing the bill should better target the responsible industry and fit existing disclosure processes. AB 1650 would require privately rented or leased vehicles used by government agencies for enforcement to be clearly identifiable and equipped with safety lighting; supporters, including immigrant-rights advocates and local officials, said unmarked vehicles create fear and confusion during ICE operations, while the chamber sought clarification and noted exemptions for ordinary undercover law enforcement. AB 1857 would prohibit grocery restrictive covenants that keep new supermarkets from opening after a store closes, with supporters framing it as a food-access and anti-hunger measure; grocers and retailers raised concerns but said amendments addressed many issues, and the committee moved the bill forward as amended to Appropriations on a recorded vote, with all members present voting aye except one absent member and the bill placed on call.
The committee also heard AB 1876, which would codify federal health-care nondiscrimination protections in state law. Supporters from Equality California, Disability Rights California, Planned Parenthood, and other health groups said it would preserve coverage protections for LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and other protected classes amid federal rollbacks; opponents argued it would entrench gender-affirming-care standards and criticized the underlying medical framework. The bill passed to Appropriations on a recorded vote, with most members voting aye and one no vote, and was placed on call. AB 1908 would allow public entities to use judgment obligation bonds to finance self-funded victim compensation funds; Los Angeles County said the bill would fill a financing gap for faster compensation, and the committee advanced it on a recorded vote and placed it on call. AB 1881, the California Indian Freedom Act of 2026, would protect California tribes’ access to sacred sites and traditional practices on state public lands and require meaningful consultation; it drew extensive support from tribal leaders and Native organizations, while cities, counties, utilities, builders, and business groups were opposed unless amended, largely seeking clarification and narrowing. The bill was amended to focus on state public lands and passed to Appropriations on a recorded vote, then placed on call.
Later, AB 2465 would bar businesses that profit from private detention facilities or contract with immigration-enforcement agencies from receiving state grants, loans, or tax credits and create an immigrant resilience fund. Supporters said the state should not subsidize businesses tied to immigration raids and detention; opponents, including the chamber, bankers, and contractors, raised vagueness and scope concerns, especially over what contracts would be covered. Members said they supported the concept but wanted the bill tightened, and it passed to Revenue and Taxation on a recorded vote with one no vote and was placed on call. The committee then heard AB 2662, which would create a formal state process to monitor and report on federal immigration enforcement actions and their impacts; supporters from legal aid and health centers said raids have chilled access to work, schools, clinics, and naturalization, and the bill was presented as a modest accountability measure. The transcript cuts off before any vote on AB 2662. The committee also approved a consent calendar of several bills and resolutions, sending some to Appropriations and others to the floor.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-03-20 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- H. 816, an act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health
- </c> H. 816, an act relating to regulating H. 816, an act relating to regulating the<00:15:07.640><c>
- You know, one example that I used in committee might be a nurse at the psychiatric facility who suffers
- You know, one example that I used in committee might be a nurse at the psychiatric facility who suffers
- </c> the Department of Financial Regulation the Department of Financial Regulation to<00:42:29.440><c
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 19th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- fatal crash in Florida, which involved a commercial truck driver who resided in California, federal regulators
- Alexandria, Virginia, where Rainey finished high school as valedictorian and went on to earn a degree in nursing
- from the University of Washington in 1961. ...and went on to earn a degree in nursing from the University
- of Washington in 1961, and she worked as an Army nurse herself.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a registered nurse, a DESE-certified school nurse, and have over six years of experience in Massachusetts
- As a nurse, I want to see all students, whether managing a chronic condition or navigating complex life
- neutrally without singling students out based on their sex or gender identity at a time when federal regulations
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on a large slate of bills, with much of the testimony focused on school discipline and student equity. Bills discussed included measures to address inequities in suspension and expulsion, clarify school exclusion rules, reduce discipline for dress and grooming violations, and expand protections related to fair educational practices. Committee members repeatedly reminded witnesses of the two-minute limit and asked for written testimony to supplement oral remarks.
A substantial portion of the hearing centered on the RAISE Act and related school discipline bills, including H. 730/S. 376 and H. 731/S. 380. Testifiers from advocacy groups, legal services, and the legislature argued that exclusionary discipline disproportionately affects Black and Latino students, students with disabilities, low-income students, and DCF-involved youth. They said current law is overly broad or unclear in areas such as “assault on educational staff,” indefinite suspensions tied to felony complaints, and definitions of weapons, leading to unnecessary removals from school. Supporters said the bills would add due process, clearer definitions, and better accountability, while one legislator testified in support of the discipline reforms and opposed several other bills on the agenda.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 576/S. 368, which would prohibit suspensions and expulsions for dress and grooming violations and require clearer, non-discriminatory dress code policies. Witnesses cited research and personal stories about disproportionate enforcement against Black girls, girls of color, non-binary students, and students wearing religious attire, and said the bill would prevent physical contact used to enforce dress codes. Another major topic was H. 641/S. 349, which would add “special medical status” protections in education; supporters said it would prevent exclusion based on medical decisions or conditions, though members questioned how it would interact with existing disability law and vaccination-related school requirements. The committee also heard testimony on H. 625, which would extend the ban on corporal punishment from public to private schools, with witnesses citing research on harm and disproportionate impact.
Additional testimony covered bills on accelerated learning and gifted education, with parents, educators, and advocates saying Massachusetts under-identifies advanced learners and lacks adequate acceleration pathways. A senator also testified for S. 406 on recovery high schools, saying the funding formula should be updated to better support students in recovery. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair closed testimony on several bill groups and noted that written testimony would remain open for a week.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 18th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, it allows physician assistants and nurse practitioners to sign a pre-hospital DNR.
- To be clear, this bill does not change any existing permitting or building laws and regulations.
- Licensed vocational nurses may This bill updates the exempt practice settings.
- Licensed vocational nurses may perform limited respiratory care tasks and services and clarifies required
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 6th, 2026 at 08:33 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I am a nurse and a nurse practitioner, and actually a participant and recipient of this benefit.
- And certainly hope you support this bill on behalf of the Nursing Association in New Mexico as well.
- It would require state-regulated health plans to provide coverage for adaptive devices.
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- to ensure that student needs regulations to ensure that student needs are<00:10:12.120><c> being</c>
- do you know and maybe this regulations do you know and maybe this is<00:36:48.280><c> something</c><
- </c><00:38:14.000><c> but</c> that may exceed Federal Regulations but that may exceed Federal Regulations
- Catherine's University in the nursing program.
- It could examine the implications if there were a change to align with federal regulations.
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HSH/PBS Joint Public Hearing - Wed Mar 12, 2025 @ 8:50 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- I provided some information on recent unprovoked attacks on nurses and correctional officers by inmates
- I provided some information on recent unprovoked attacks on nurses and correctional officers by inmates
- I provided some information on recent unprovoked attacks on nurses and correctional officers by inmates
- I provided some information on recent unprovoked attacks on nurses and correctional officers by inmates
- and correctional officers on on nurses and correctional officers by<01:38:55.719><c> inmates</c><01:
Summary:
At the joint hearing on SB 951 SD2, the committees heard testimony on a child protection measure requiring mandatory child abuse and neglect reports to include military status and to improve communication between DHS and the Department of Defense. The U.S. Department of Defense testified in support and described its coordinated community response process for abuse reports, saying the bill would help ensure child safety and better coordination with DHS. DHS was initially absent, later appeared, and said it supported the measure but was still working with DOD on implementation details and staff training. Members asked about how DHS becomes involved and whether there were gaps in the current process. The chair recommended passage with technical amendments, including changing the effective date to 7/1/25 and conforming related language, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote.
The Public Safety committee then heard SB 1377 SD2, which would create a Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services in the Department of Defense to provide guidance, education, and technical assistance to state veteran cemeteries. DOD supported the bill and explained that county-run cemeteries must meet National Cemetery Administration standards to remain eligible for federal reimbursements and grants; witnesses described past compliance problems at several cemeteries, including one still not compliant in Hilo, and said the board would help counties prepare for future site visits and improve oversight without taking over operations. Members asked about costs, reimbursement amounts, and whether the state would assume cemetery operations; DOD said the current reimbursement process runs through the state to the counties and that direct takeover would be costly. The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments.
The committee also heard SB 1382, which would make intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a National Guard member performing duty a class C felony. The Hawaii National Guard and HPD supported the bill, citing incidents during the Maui response where Guard members encountered noncompliant and sometimes physically confrontational individuals while assisting police and protecting impacted areas. Testimony emphasized that Guard members are often unarmed and should receive protections similar to first responders. One witness opposed the bill, but the committee moved forward and adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass with amendments.
Finally, the committee took up SB 1379 SD2 on emergency preparedness and Community Readiness Centers. Hawaii Emergency Management supported the bill, and supporters said it would create a statewide framework for resilience hubs that can provide supplies, action plans, and refuge during disasters. Testimony highlighted recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other hazards, and argued the measure would complement existing county efforts rather than replace them. County of Hawaii testimony opposed the bill, raising concerns about overlap and cost, while members asked about estimated expenses and implementation. The discussion ended with questions about planning and whether the bill would enhance existing programs; no final vote was captured in the excerpt.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/15/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- visits and there are other nursing visits and there are other people<00:08:14.520><c> who</c><00:08:
- If you are familiar with other nursing homes in the state, you know it is very rare to find a single
- ventilator in a skilled nursing facility.
- Under federal law, the Medicare Medicaid program, all inspections are made public for nursing homes,
- Under federal law, the Medicare Medicaid program, all inspections are made public for nursing homes,
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Farewells - 05/18/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The nurse ran out and looked at me, what was left of me, and said, "Get that boy to Duluth, Minnesota
- Superior, Wisconsin and the nurse ran Superior, Wisconsin and the nurse ran out<01:07:34.280><c> and<
- Worked in a highly regulated industry of banking, where I had to deal with the OCC and other regulators
- c><01:53:18.800><c> banking</c> highly regulated industry of banking highly regulated industry of banking
- </c><01:53:22.880><c> and</c> other regulators and other regulators and knew<01:53:24.560><c> what</c
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- in line with death penalty regulations in line with other<00:23:05.600><c> states</c><00:23:06.000><
- all that it can do to ensure that the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, the Kentucky Board of Nursing
- , and any other regulating agency does not cooperate in this unlawful expansion of conditions.
- , and any other Kentucky Board of Nursing, and any other regulating<00:40:26.560><c> agency</c><00:40
- agency uh does not cooperate regulating agency uh does not cooperate in<00:40:29.119><c> this</c><00
Committee:
Joint Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Research consistently points instead to factors such as land costs, local land use regulations, high
- ,</c><00:12:52.240><c> high</c> costs, local land use regulations, high costs, local land use regulations
- </c> impossible for lawmakers and regulators impossible for lawmakers and regulators to<01:10:13.760>
- </c><01:20:24.400><c> homes</c><01:20:24.800><c> assisted</c> environment for nursing homes assisted
- environment for nursing homes assisted living's<01:20:25.679><c> disability</c><01:20:26.800><c> group
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
Transcript Highlights:
- It's about nurses in Worcester, educators in Westfield, construction workers in Lowell, biomanufacturing
- As a nurse and public health professional, I have a first-hand perspective on why the DRIVE initiative
- Sustained funding for health research, including biomedical discoveries, nursing science, and public
- My experience as a nurse showed me how critical research is to improve the patient experience.
- This information will lead to faster and more effective recommendations for regulation and management
Summary:
The committee on Economic Development held a hearing on the DRIVE Act, a proposal to invest $400 million in Massachusetts research and innovation without new taxes. Governor Healey and administration officials said the bill would direct $200 million to public higher education research and regional partnerships and $200 million to a research funding pool for hospitals, universities, and other institutions, with the goal of retaining talent, leveraging private and philanthropic dollars, and offsetting major federal R&D cuts. They argued that research is a core economic engine for the state, supporting jobs across labs, construction, services, and surrounding businesses, and said the bill would help protect the Commonwealth’s tax base and competitiveness during a period of federal uncertainty and cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs.
Committee members raised concerns about whether Fair Share surtax dollars should instead be used for K-12 and other community needs, whether the proposal is enough given the scale of lost federal grants, and how the money would be allocated. The governor responded that the funds are one-time surplus dollars, that most surtax revenue already supports education, and that the bill is meant as a bridge to stabilize public higher education and research. She also said the legislation includes a review board and could support a revolving or matched-fund approach in some cases. Several members pressed for more detail on selection criteria, future funding, and whether private companies and large endowments should contribute more.
University of Massachusetts leaders and researchers testified that federal grant cancellations and delays are already causing layoffs, furloughs, rescinded admissions, and lost research capacity. UMass officials said the bill would help preserve faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research programs in medicine, climate science, marine science, Braille instruction, and AI decision-making. They emphasized that the funding should be merit-based and that the state needs to act quickly to prevent talent from leaving Massachusetts. Business, labor, and industry groups, including MassBio, the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, AIM, the AFL-CIO, and Building Trades, supported the bill, saying it would protect jobs, sustain the innovation ecosystem, and reinforce Massachusetts’ national leadership in research and life sciences. No vote was taken in the hearing.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Three - Tuesday, May 5th
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, um, Missouri does need some rules and regulations applied.
- Someone wakes up in a hospital bed, maybe they're panicking and they push a nurse aside. Assault.
- Maybe they're panicking and they push a nurse aside. Assault. They say, 'I'm getting out of here.
- Are you saying peace officers, is our hospital association, nurses, you know?
- subsection 3 of this section, a licensed physician, mental health professional, registered professional nurse
Summary:
The House met with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 133-0. The session then included many introductions of interns, guests, and a Teacher Appreciation Day statement. A committee report recommended passage of Senate Bill 903, and the chamber moved into third reading and amendment action on Senate Bill 1421 and related measures.
Members debated and adopted a long series of amendments covering public safety, criminal justice, schools, and corrections. Topics included drone enforcement authority for law enforcement, a Missouri Ranger school safety program and school bus stop-arm penalties, Clean Slate automatic expungement language narrowed to drug offenses, an Alzheimer’s task force and dementia training for law enforcement, fire hydrant testing, pseudoephedrine access, banning portable electronic devices in prisons, hands-free cell phone law fixes, critical infrastructure protections, parental accountability for minors’ offenses, fentanyl trafficking, attorney general firearms authority, support for St. Louis and Kansas City police boards, DNA collection on arrest for additional crimes, a 25-foot buffer around first responders, a domestic violence registry, squatter and notary fraud fixes, gift card fraud, and post-conviction death penalty procedures. Several amendments drew opposition over civil liberties, school safety, prison penalties, and death penalty concerns, but most were adopted.
The most contested item was the death penalty post-conviction relief amendment, which members argued either would streamline appeals and risk wrongful executions or would provide needed finality for victims; it ultimately passed 75-68 after a roll call vote. Another notable debate centered on the St. Louis Police Board amendment, with members disputing who should pay for police overtime and liability costs. The transcript ends amid discussion of a corrections-related amendment on good-time credit and rehabilitation programming, with the amendment to the amendment being supported by members from both parties.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, it's in the bill, and what I want to know is how do you regulate that and how do you address that
- These clinics abide by the same state and federal regulations and provide the same standards of care
- We see a total of about 30,000 patient visits per year with the help of our five nurse practitioners.
- We have five nurse practitioners, two physicians, and Jace told you how many we saw.
- Present and support, not wishing to speak: Kelly Williams, Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners
Committee:
House Appropriations
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee met on April 27 and first took up House Bill 175 and its companion House Bill 165, both dealing with lottery proceeds for veterans. HB 175 was amended to create a Veterans Service Grant Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs and direct $500,000 annually from Louisiana Lottery net proceeds into a Veterans Service Grant Fund, with unused money returned to the lottery proceeds fund that supports the MFP. Supporters, including the bill sponsor, The Boot Louisiana, LDVA Secretary Charlton McGinley, and Bastion Veterans Organization, argued the grants would help veteran services, workforce placement, mental health, housing, entrepreneurship, and retention of veterans in Louisiana. Members raised concerns about drawing from lottery proceeds that traditionally support education, but the committee adopted amendments and reported HB 175 favorably as amended. HB 165, the constitutional amendment companion, was also amended for technical and ballot-language changes and then reported favorably as amended for voter consideration.
The committee then considered House Bill 457, which would authorize the Louisiana Department of Health and the State Fire Marshal to set minimum housing standards for homeless shelters, group homes, and halfway homes. The sponsor said the bill responded to a state auditor recommendation and to unsafe conditions in some facilities; he also explained an amendment changing the Fire Marshal’s duties from mandatory to permissive to reduce fiscal impact and allow agencies flexibility. Some members questioned whether local standards already existed and how enforcement and funding would work, while others supported the need for statewide minimum standards for human housing. The committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 457 favorably as amended.
House Bill 488, by Representative Brough, sought to create a Belle Chasse Bridge Merit-Based Special Fund using recurring severance tax revenues from Plaquemines Parish to help buy out the Belle Chasse toll bridge and end what the sponsor described as excessive tolls and fees. He and several local witnesses, including business owners, a YMCA representative, and a parish council member, testified that the tolling arrangement had harmed access, businesses, and quality of life. The committee adopted a technical amendment clarifying the revenue source and then reported HB 488 favorably as amended. House Bill 566, which would prohibit state funds from supporting net-zero greenhouse gas initiatives tied to the 2022 Louisiana Climate Action Plan, drew significant debate over whether it would interfere with agency funding and economic development efforts; the sponsor argued the plan lacked legislative approval and should be repudiated, while members urged caution and suggested hearing from affected agencies. The sponsor agreed to consider deferring the bill, and the committee did not advance it at that time. House Bill 603, a constitutional amendment authorizing investment of state funds in digital assets and precious metals, was discussed as a way to hedge inflation and preserve value; members asked about limits and safeguards, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then began hearing House Bill 763, a transparency measure creating a public database for settlement agreements involving state agencies.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Mar 30th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It does not over-regulate, slow projects, or add unnecessary red tape.
- So with this bill, we would be regulating activities and recommendations.
- Be regulating activities and recommendations that occur outside of Louisiana and that would essentially
- Yeah, so states have the ability to regulate issues related to fraud or deception.
- It does not regulate emissions and does not prohibit wireless service. It's about balance.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 750 by Rep. Cox, the “Click to Cancel Act,” regulating automatic renewal contracts. After adopting technical and substantive amendments, members discussed easier cancellation methods, reduced notice requirements, shorter record-retention periods, a 30-day cure period, small-business exemptions, and limiting damages to actual damages. The bill drew support from consumer advocates and opposition cards from industry groups, and it was reported favorably as amended.
House Bill 259 by Rep. DeWitt addressed damage to underground infrastructure during BEAD-funded broadband excavation projects, requiring notice before digging and making contractors repair or pay for damage before final payment is released. An amendment added pre-construction coordination, a point of contact, and fault-based liability language. Members discussed rural utility damage, broadband buildout, and the need to protect small water systems; the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then considered HB 220 by Rep. Schlegel, which requires covered platforms to maintain an easy-to-use reporting mechanism for child sexual abuse material and exploitation. After technical and clarifying amendments, the sponsor and members discussed scope, nonprofit and small-business exclusions, AG enforcement discretion, and concerns about clear-and-conspicuous placement. The bill was reported favorably as amended.
Next, HB 830 by Rep. Wright required proxy advisors to disclose when anti-management recommendations are not based on written financial analysis and to provide that analysis when it exists. After amendments excluding certain affiliates and 501(c)(3) charities, the sponsor and a witness argued the bill was about transparency and fiduciary duty, while LASERS testified in opposition, saying the measure could make proxy advice unavailable and create a hardship for its internally managed portfolio. The bill was nonetheless reported favorably as amended. The committee also advanced HB 463 by Rep. McMakin, which raises the maximum local 9-1-1 service charge from $1.25 to $2.00, with an amendment requiring annual reporting and local governing authority approval; testimony explained the funding need for Next Generation 9-1-1, and the bill was reported favorably as amended.
Finally, the committee began HB 536 by Rep. Coates on wireless communication facilities near schools. After adopting technical and then lengthy substantive amendments narrowing the school proximity zone, adjusting setbacks, adding co-location and permit timing provisions, and clarifying uniform application, members raised concerns about whether the bill duplicated existing safety standards, could delay deployment, and whether it would apply only to new towers. The sponsor and a parent witness emphasized school safety and emergency planning, but discussion remained ongoing when the transcript ended.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Does not apply to industrial zones with hazardous uses or prevent local regulation of traffic, noise,
- Zoning regulations should be left up to the city or county under their home rule, since they must be
- The main reason for zoning regulations is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents
- When we constrain supply through over-regulation, costs rise for everyone, including renters, buyers,
- In many local entities, zoning regulations restrict private... ...grandparents did.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 211, which would appropriate $5 million for the Las Vegas Rodriguez Park. Senator Campos said the money would help continue upgrades to baseball, softball, and little league fields and address fencing, flooding, and other park improvements as part of a larger regional park plan. There was no public opposition, and the bill received a unanimous do pass recommendation, 7-0.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 131, a broad housing and zoning reform measure sponsored by Senator Maestas. The bill would allow more housing types by right, including accessory dwelling units, duplexes, townhomes, apartments in commercial zones, small-scale commercial uses in neighborhoods, and would eliminate minimum parking mandates; an amendment to remove height restrictions was adopted unanimously. Supporters, including Pew, housing advocates, chambers of commerce, builders, and some local officials, argued the bill would increase supply, lower costs, and modernize outdated zoning. Opponents, including the Realtors, Municipal League, neighborhood representatives, and several senators, argued it would preempt local control, ignore community differences, and could create infrastructure and neighborhood impacts. After extended debate, the committee tabled SB 131 by a recorded vote.
Senate Bill 183 was next, proposing a feasibility study for a regional urgent care or emergency facility in Torrance County. The sponsor and local officials described long ambulance transports, heavy use of I-40, and the need for quicker access to care for rural residents and travelers. The bill drew support from a former hospital administrator and no opposition, and it passed 9-1. The committee then considered Senate Bill 222, which would appropriate $20 million for physician residency programs outside the federal system to help retain doctors in New Mexico. The sponsor and supporters said the state loses many medical graduates because of limited residency slots, while one witness urged accountability for large hospital systems. Some senators questioned the premise and feasibility, but the bill advanced on a 6-4 do pass vote to Finance.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's harder to investigate and, um, it just has softer regulation around it.
- We've seen a particular growth in unlicensed services, which have fuzzier regulation and are somewhat
- and are somewhat fuzzier regulation and are somewhat harder<00:56:51.119><c> to</c><00:56:51.720><c>
- </c> hospital committee but hospitals nursing hospital committee but hospitals nursing homes<01:20:56.639
- proceeds to list 22 examples regulation proceeds to list 22 examples and<01:45:34.040><c> amongst</c
Committee:
Senate Human Services
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 1, February 9, 2026
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a doctor of the day or a nurse of the day, which is always good in this body. had been 48 and
- We have a doctor of a day<00:14:05.839><c> or</c><00:14:06.000><c> a</c><00:14:06.160><c> nurse</c><00
- </c><00:14:06.959><c> nurse</c><00:14:07.279><c> of</c><00:14:07.440><c> the</c> day or a nurse of a
- day. nurse of the day or a nurse of a day. nurse of the day,<00:14:09.040><c> which</c><00:14:09.360>
- </c> >> Senator Guru, we have too soon. >> Okay, Darla Parks from Campbell County is our nurse of the
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Irish would go on to become integral to every aspect of American society: laborers, nurses, doctors
- ,<00:09:19.440><c> doctors,</c><00:09:20.480><c> police</c><00:09:20.880><c> officers,</c> nurses, doctors
- , police officers, nurses, doctors, police officers, firefighters, firefighters, firefighters, teachers
- That's why we're putting forth H.R. 556, which would tear down regulations that have dictated how men
- </c><06:14:07.680><c> by</c> California by easing regulations by California by easing regulations by