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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Labor - 03/26/26

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • similar language at anywhere else. else. else.
  • Then you’ll see some updated tightening of language.
  • cause and my worry is that the language cause and my worry is that the language we<01:08:36.000>
  • > about<01:15:37.600> the adds in the language about the adds in the language about the
  • anti-retaliation, um, language as well. anti-retaliation, um, language as well.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 3, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Essentially it will streamline the process of getting a certificate of competency from the Construction
  • bill saves the repeal of public record for trade secrets held by an agency and removes duplicate language
  • This amendment removes language specifying that the restoration plan would rely solely on the 2001 Environmental
  • but instead would incorporate updated data and analysis and also correct one date in the original language
  • Owen: The referendum language is on page 14 of the bill. It is clear and unambiguous.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2025-04-30

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, small cities, and a variety of other stakeholders for this language
  • And certification of the plan.
  • of apprehension about this topic, and your amendment helps a lot, could there be some clarifying language
  • But we can absolutely add the clarifying language concerns.
  • This is the language that we've all agreed upon and come together for, and they testified in the last
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 10, 2025 - 02:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • So does the language in the bill preclude the inclusion of unsustained investigations of police officers
  • I'm always willing to speak with you and work with you, and if you have particular language, I'm happy
  • The issue with anonymous investigations, the bill language itself, when you read the bill, it does not
  • The language on the page does not do that. It just doesn't. I'm happy to clarify that as needed.
  • renew it for four years without having to go back to see a doctor again and get another doctor certificate
Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee heard three bills. HB 1479, by Rep. Baker, created a public records exemption for lethality assessment forms and the victims’ answers under the domestic violence lethality assessment law. The sponsor said the goal was to protect victims and keep the form consistent statewide; a question was raised about whether other agencies such as DCF could access the information. The only public testimony was in support, and the bill passed 17-0 and was reported favorably. The committee then took up HB 317, by Rep. Fabricio, which would require complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers to be written and sworn, require officers to receive the complaint and supporting evidence before interrogation or discipline, and keep unfounded investigations out of personnel files and from being used for promotions or commendations. Supporters, including the Fraternal Order of Police and a state corrections PBA representative, argued the bill would protect officers from frivolous or retaliatory complaints. Opponents, including the Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Florida Sheriffs Association, warned it would undermine transparency, early warning systems, accreditation, and accountability, and could discourage legitimate anonymous complaints. Several members debated the balance between officer due process and victim protection; the bill passed 11-6 and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 961, a Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles measure presented by Judge Maney. A strike-all amendment replaced the original language with a package aimed at improving customer service and efficiency in driver and vehicle services, including online title and registration requests, longer renewal periods for certain permanently handicapped persons, and a new misdemeanor offense for selling DHSMV appointment slots. The amendment and the bill as amended were supported by Florida tax collectors, adopted, and the committee passed HB 961 unanimously, 17-0, with a favorable report.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Jan 13th, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • and distill them down to one purpose and one language.
  • languages, which surprises me.
  • That is available in other languages, though.
  • I had to provide a birth certificate.
  • How many languages do you? Representative Mayhew.
Keywords: 959, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We appreciate the menopause trailer bill language implements coverage requirements, but have concerns
  • We appreciate the menopause trailer bill language implements coverage requirements, but have concerns
  • language treats Medi-Cal patients differently by not requiring annual provider assessment or patient
  • We have some suggestions for the language.
  • We have some suggestions for the language.
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health heard updates on five health-related budget items. First, members reviewed state support for distressed hospitals and health facilities. The California Health Facilities Financing Authority and HCAI described the Distressed Hospital Loan Program as a lifeline for 16 hospitals, many of which remain financially strained and are expected to seek loan forgiveness rather than repayment. Speakers cited reduced contract labor, new service lines, strategic partnerships, and the reopening of Madera Hospital as signs of progress, but also warned that federal policy changes under H.R. 1 will likely increase uncompensated care and pressure emergency departments. Public commenters from hospital, dental, and consumer groups supported additional funding, including a request to refresh the program with another $300 million. The committee then heard HCAI’s update on the California Rural Health Transformation Program, a five-year federal initiative funded at $233.6 million for California. HCAI said the program will focus on rural care models, workforce development, and health technology, with grants to be rolled out on a fast timeline and all funds obligated by October 30, 2026. Members raised concerns about rural provider capacity to apply for grants, and HCAI said it will use a third-party administrator, a technical assistance center, webinars, and other supports to help applicants. HCAI also presented its budget request for the health care payments database, seeking ongoing non-General Fund support to continue operations and expand data, including pharmacy benefit manager data. The Emergency Medical Services Authority presented three budget change proposals: funding to replace disaster medical services fleet vehicles, funding for IT security work, and additional positions for HR, enforcement, and legal workload. A member also raised concern that EMSA has not yet completed the annual ambulance rate reporting required by AB 716, and EMSA said it remains committed to the requirement but lost prior funding through later budget reductions. Covered California reported that it is still finalizing its own budget, but expects a lower operating budget due to efforts to reduce baseline costs and align spending with actual expenditures; it also projected enrollment declines tied to the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, H.R. 1, and federal rule changes, while noting that revenues may still rise because premiums are expected to increase. Finally, the Department of Managed Health Care outlined budget proposals tied to menopause coverage and education, PBM licensure and enforcement under AB 116 and SB 41, credentialing reforms under AB 1041, and prior authorization reporting under SB 306. Public testimony generally supported the menopause and PBM proposals, while also urging clearer language and attention to Medi-Cal parity. The hearing concluded after public comment, including additional advocacy for sickle cell services and rural health workforce funding.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 30th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Language was added to ensure that the interpretation of. of Section 552.055 is not to expand or create
  • The Senate amendments had to do with comptroller language to implement the grant. I move to concur.
  • Essentially, what the Senate did is they made sure... ...that there was clarifying language, so there
  • The language would allow T.A. employees to be stripped of their jobs.
  • The Senate added some additional language for resources for respiratory medications in line with the
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Not my favorite language in there, but yeah.
  • We have sent some suggested language to the author of the bill.
  • Can you clarify what specific changes you would recommend to the language in 89044?
  • Concerns were raised that the language reused from HB7.
  • So with that, we do support the very clear and concise language in the committee.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-03-18 - 2:32PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I helped in crafting this language because I think in writing it in this way we are not discriminating
  • I helped in crafting this language because I think in writing it in this way we are not discriminating
  • I helped in crafting this language because I think in writing it in this way we are not discriminating
  • I've been asked for clarification just to remind members a yes vote approves this language and keeps
  • <00:54:02.360> from enforcement officer certification from enforcement officer certification
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House resumed consideration of H.606 on firearm procedures and first took up Section 3 and its effective dates. A member from Northfield spoke at length in support, arguing the provision is narrowly tailored, based on actual dangerousness rather than mental illness alone, and is more limited than federal law because it applies only to specific court findings and is temporary, with rights restorable upon recovery. The House then approved Section 3 and its effective dates, approved the remainder of the Judiciary Committee report, and ordered third reading. The chamber then moved through third readings and passed H.385 on remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt, H.556 on exceptions to the state minimum wage, H.559 on the parole board, H.723 on posting of land, and H.757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives. On H.814, relating to neurological rights and AI in health and human services, the House adopted an amendment offered by the member from Burlington that required the advisory council to include proposed definitions for neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, and related terms in its report; the House Health Care Committee reported the amendment favorable 11-0-0, and the bill then passed. H.816, regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services, also passed, as did H.927, technical corrections for the 2026 session. The House then took up H.930 on chronic absenteeism. The committee member from Manchester described the bill as an AOE proposal responding to high post-pandemic absenteeism rates and their impact on learning, and outlined provisions adding definitions, updating compulsory attendance language, requiring a state model policy, strengthening notification and truancy procedures, and preserving existing penalties. The member said the Education Committee heard from a wide range of education and child welfare witnesses and passed the bill 11-0. After a brief clarification on the absences section, the House proceeded toward third reading of H.930.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • That is the language here, and I'll talk a little bit about how we think about that in our mission as
  • All library staff are required to have some level of certification, and the CE section works with the
  • state board for the certification of librarians program.
  • , and the CE section works certification, and the CE section works with<00:44:49.520> the<00:44
  • The restricted funds include librarian certification program, which receives fees used for scholarships
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on State Government met for its first meeting and heard a presentation from the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KY Stats) by Executive Director Matt Barry and Legislative Director Calli Arnold. The presentation reviewed KY Stats’ statutory background, its evolution from KESUS, its board membership, and its role in housing Kentucky’s longitudinal data system and labor market information office. Barry explained that KY Stats links data from multiple state sources, validates and cleans it, deidentifies it, and uses it to produce reports, evaluations, and responses to data requests for policymakers, practitioners, and the public. Barry described the scale of the system, noting more than 6,000 active data elements, 178 unique file types, and data from 48 sources across 26 agencies. He highlighted the agency’s privacy and security practices, including separate servers for source data and deidentified reporting data, and said KY Stats does not use real-time data. He also outlined the types of reports produced, including the annual high school feedback report and a recent life outcomes report tracking the 2017 public high school cohort’s postsecondary education, completion, wages, and employment outcomes. Members asked about the timeliness and availability of data, especially SNAP and Medicaid information, and Barry said most data arrive annually or quarterly and that Medicaid data had been used in a limited one-time project rather than as an ongoing feed. Questions also focused on artificial intelligence; Barry said KY Stats has not integrated AI but is exploring it cautiously because of privacy and security concerns. Several members encouraged further work with AI tools, while Barry emphasized that any use would need to protect confidentiality. The committee also discussed staffing and funding, with Barry saying KY Stats has about 49 total staff and annual funding of roughly $3.1 million in state general funds, plus federal labor-related funding. Committee members praised the agency’s work and suggested legislators may not fully understand its capabilities. No votes or formal actions were taken.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • workforce licensing audit dealt with four boards and the Office of Professional Licensing and Certification
  • to be in the pharmacy board and it used to be part of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
  • We can everyone else he can work with LBA direct language. like to see us do that gradually as as like
  • the LBA can speak to that and if not if it's not the two of you, I'm sure Mike can I can get the language
  • I'm not sure what language. Right.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The committee first accepted the minutes from the April 4 meeting, then moved to a discussion of potential audit topics and follow-up on prior performance audits. Christine Young, Director of Audits, and Jay Henry, performance audit supervisor, walked members through a spreadsheet showing the status of roughly 30 performance audit reports from the past 10 years, including the number of observations, whether agencies concurred, how many observations were fully addressed, and when each report was last updated. They explained that “fully addressed” only means the agency addressed the observations it agreed with, and that some reports include rejoinders when the audit office disagrees with an agency’s response. Members also discussed how some audits have been updated and others have not, including an example from the prescription drug monitoring program, which moved from the Board of Pharmacy/OPLC to HHS and was recently updated after staff contacted HHS. A major focus was the mental health workforce licensing audit, which was described as having little or no follow-up in the spreadsheet. Several members said this was especially concerning given the ongoing mental health crisis and argued that the committee should require a response. The committee agreed to start by sending letters to the chairs of the boards listed under that audit, asking the chair or designee to appear at the next meeting or respond in writing about what has been done and what remains unresolved. Members noted that the current process is voluntary and self-reported, which can lead to long delays or no response, especially for boards that meet only monthly and may have changed membership or leadership since the audit was issued. The committee also discussed other audit follow-up issues, including the liquor commission division of enforcement and licensing, which staff said was farther along than its percentage suggested, and a recently released human rights report that was not yet due for update. Members raised the possibility of using future budget reviews to ask agencies what they have done about old audit findings. In addition, the committee briefly discussed future audit topics, including a possible audit of local school districts related to special education, and staff explained that the statute allows the LBA to audit a limited number of non-state entities over a five-year period. The motion to authorize the chair and LBA to draft and send letters to the mental health workforce licensing boards passed by show of hands with one abstention. The next meeting was tentatively set for June 6 in State House 100, with staff to confirm the room and schedule.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion

Transcript Highlights:
  • Again, in SFFA, if you look carefully at the language... ...legal trouble.
  • Again, in SFFA, if you look carefully at the language from the Chief Justice and concurring justices,
  • Maybe they were getting a certificate to better their wages.
  • Maybe they were getting a certificate to better their wages.
  • You guys have language? Absolutely. Can you send it to me? Yes, absolutely. Thanks.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion held an informational hearing on “Protecting Equity in Higher Education” and emphasized that no bills were being heard. Members and witnesses focused on the effects of recent federal actions on DEI, admissions, financial aid, student loans, international students, and campus equity efforts in Massachusetts. Opening remarks from the co-chairs and the chair of Higher Education highlighted Massachusetts’ investments in free community college, expanded financial aid, and early college programs, while warning that federal policy changes could undermine those gains. Testimony from BU law professor Jonathan Feingold argued that many DEI practices remain legally defensible after Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and that the decision did not end all race-conscious or equity-oriented efforts. He said the Trump administration’s anti-DEI actions and funding threats were legally suspect and had created confusion and a chilling effect. Bahar Akman-in-Boden of the Hildreth Institute testified that proposed federal cuts to TRIO, Gear Up, Pell Grants, SEOG, work-study, and student loan programs would disproportionately harm low-income, first-generation, Black, Latino, and other underserved students, and urged the state to prepare hold-harmless and advising supports using Fair Share revenue. Commissioner Noe Ortega described Massachusetts’ long history of equity in higher education and said the state has expanded aid, success programs, and early college, but still has work to do on attainment and completion. He said the state responded to SFFA by creating ACARE and continuing to defend equity practices, while also warning that federal disruptions and “dear colleague” letters have created uncertainty. In the second panel, state university leaders and campus officials said federal threats to Pell, DEI grants, Medicaid, and international student policies could affect access, campus operations, and the economy; they stressed that most state university graduates stay in Massachusetts and that institutions are continuing their equity practices despite federal pressure. Roxbury Community College’s president said RCC remains committed to open access and inclusion, noted enrollment growth, and said executive orders do not change existing law or the college’s obligations.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development May 7th, 2026

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • And they need to get another certification.
  • But what they do, they go in and check, you know, and within what Another certification, but what they
  • So they are actually in the process of getting that certification. That's the legal test.
  • So they are actually in the process of getting that certification.
  • And in my meeting that I set up with everybody was to try to push them when they get the certification
Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development met with a quorum, adopted the minutes from its October 3, 2024 meeting, and Chairwoman Butler noted that HCR 82 would be voluntarily deferred in favor of continuing work on HCR 77 related to a pilot program for landscaping and crawfishing. The committee then considered HCR 205, which urges the USDA to use its Commodity Procurement Program to purchase domestic Louisiana shrimp. Representative Kerner and Commissioner Mike Strain described the shrimp industry’s low prices, full cold storage, and the need for urgent federal action to support shrimpers and move product into schools, nursing homes, and food banks. Members discussed domestic sourcing rules, enforcement against imported seafood, and marketing challenges; HCR 205 was reported favorably without objection. The committee also took up HCR 188, which memorializes Congress to oppose any federal farm bill provision that could negatively affect the use of hunting dogs. Chairwoman Butler and Commissioner Strain explained that the concern centered on vague language in a farm bill section that could be interpreted to restrict hunting dogs used for tracking or field trials. Members agreed the language should be removed if it remained in the bill, and HCR 188 was reported favorably without objection. The committee then heard a presentation from Orlando McMeans of the Southern University Ag Center and College of Agriculture, along with Dr. Calvin Walker. They outlined the center’s research, extension, and academic programs, including enrollment growth, dual-enrollment efforts, 1890 scholars, JAG Stars scholarships, beef cattle and aquaculture research, viticulture, precision nutrition, and food access initiatives. They also described major facility projects, including a high-tech meat processing facility, research labs, a vineyard, and a proposed disaster-safe shelter. Members asked about butcher training, cattle genetics, and the shelter’s potential uses, and the committee adjourned after the presentation.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Nov 5th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • ability to bring students in that otherwise would not have that ability to get a college degree certification
  • These tenants are constantly working with Hillsborough College to supply the certificates necessary to
  • Hillsborough College to supply the certifications necessary to keep these businesses successful.
  • So I'm proud to be a part of this organization. ...apply those certifications for the future.
  • A lot of them are going to be getting certifications or entering the workforce, and I would like to seek
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a slate of trustee confirmations for several Florida state colleges and universities. Chair Harrell outlined the process, including swearing in nominees, allowing brief presentations and questions, taking public comment after each nominee, and voting on the full slate at the end unless a member was pulled for separate consideration. One nominee, Edward Fleming, was not heard and was deferred to a future meeting. The committee also dealt with several technical issues for remote participants before proceeding through the agenda. Nominees and reappointees emphasized their personal ties to their institutions and focused their remarks on workforce development, affordability, and partnerships with local employers. Several highlighted nursing and allied health programs, with committee members repeatedly asking about NCLEX pass rates; reported figures included Polk State at 100%, Lake-Sumter at 97.5%, Northwest Florida State at 100%, Daytona State at 95%, Pasco-Hernando at 97% for associate degree and 100% for practical nursing, Pensacola State at 90% practical nursing and 85% RN, and Hillsborough College at 87.5%. Other priorities mentioned included construction technology, agriculture and ag technology, surveying/geodetic programs, maritime and diesel mechanics, aircraft maintenance, dual enrollment, AI, cybersecurity, and support for military and veteran transitions. After hearing from all nominees, the committee asked whether any names should be voted on separately; none were requested. Senator Bradley moved a block vote to recommend confirmation, the motion was approved by roll call, and all nominees heard that day were recommended for confirmation except Tab 10, Edward Fleming, who was postponed to a later meeting. The committee then adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • More than one form to document residency, a child's birth certificate.
  • is vague, the including the the language regarding elements of the IEP and what is required to review
  • Ultimately really multiple related services, including OT and speech and language, an supplemental AIDS
  • But we're asking you to consider revising some of the language in this because we feel like it would
  • So we're just asking for some consideration rewriting the language so it doesn't put all the onerous
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Health Policy Mar 25th, 2025

Health Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • When I look at some of this language, I see situations where, quite frankly, we would have HIPAA preempting
  • As far as the language in your bill, what are the mechanisms in place to, I guess,... ...language in
  • First, the Department of Health, in reviewing the bill, made some suggestions, and we added some language
  • the... ...termination of parental rights, authorized facilities and safety devices, codifies the language
  • being used more and more around the state, and so all we're trying to do is actually codify some language
Summary: The committee took up a large health policy agenda. SB 1568 on electronic prescribing was explained as a federal conformity measure, but members raised concerns about preserving patients’ ability to obtain paper prescriptions and about exemptions for emergency, hospice, and other situations. Emergency physicians testified in support of e-prescribing but asked for flexibility, and the bill was reported favorably despite Senator Harrell’s opposition. SB 1606 on patient access to records sought to standardize record-production timelines and require electronic delivery when available; after an amendment correcting a drafting error, the bill drew concerns about HIPAA, behavioral health confidentiality, and the distinction between personal and legal representatives, and it was reported unfavorably as a committee substitute. The committee then approved SB 1346 on fentanyl testing, with a technical amendment, to require hospitals and campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine testing for suspected overdose or poisoning. SB 1224 on administration of controlled substances by paramedics was amended to clarify language and reported favorably. SB 656 on health care billing and collection activities was substantially revised by strike-all amendment to allow sale of medical debt to third parties under new limits, including no interest or fees and return of debt if charity care applies; it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 68 expanded health facilities authority financing to include not-for-profit LLCs and parent companies, and SB 524 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the newborn screening panel; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee approved SB 1842 on out-of-network referrals after multiple amendments, requiring providers to verify network participation at the point of service and notify patients in writing, though several members and physicians warned it could burden providers and increase workload. The committee also advanced proposed committee bill SB 7028, which revises the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, adds oversight and reporting requirements, creates a pediatric cancer research incubator, and establishes the Bascom-Palmer VisionGen initiative; cancer center representatives testified in strong support, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill. SB 172 on specialty titles and designations was amended to clarify enforcement and was reported favorably after supporters said it would prevent misleading use of specialist titles, while opponents argued it could confuse practitioners’ titles. Finally, SB 1690 on surrendered infants was reported favorably after supporters said it would codify and expand safe-haven baby box procedures and opponents raised safety concerns about the devices. The committee also noted SB 1606 remained pending for reconsideration next week before adjourning.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Health Care Affordability, Select Apr 30th, 2026

Health Care Affordability, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • Question two is: we are not a Certificate of Need state.
  • I can't touch Certificate of Need, so hopefully you got that one.
  • Certificate of Public Advantage.
  • I think related to Certificate of Need, when you are thinking about solutions, I think Certificate of
  • So, the Certificate of Need doesn't exist?
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 02/25/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • and it also makes the case certification and it also makes the case that<00:09:44.079> purchases<
  • paragraph Q This is the certifications paragraph Q This is the repayment<00:10:18.360> of<00:
  • There are voluntary certifications that are attached to the exemption, and that's a small step in the
  • There are voluntary certifications that are attached to the exemption, and that's a small step in the
  • There are voluntary certifications that are attached to the exemption, and that's a small step in the
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy and Administration (01/21/2026)

Education Policy and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • put in the the age appropriate language put in the the age appropriate language and<03:53:54.399
  • So in which case I don't need to add it to my language.
  • . language. language.
  • language we provide and appreciate the softer tone.
  • <04:47:16.798> we at CSF we also have uh language we at CSF we also have uh language we provide
Keywords: 1189, house, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Education Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 4326 is cleanup language.
  • If there's language options you have out there, I'd...
  • I know we have some of that language in law now.
  • And so, all teachers have a number that's associated with their teacher certification, and that's the