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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy (06/11/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- preliminary reports of an and the preliminary reports of an increase<02:21:06.399><c> in</c><02:21:06.640><c> sun
- c><02:21:06.960><c> death</c><02:21:07.760><c> particularly</c><02:21:08.240><c> in</c> increase in sun
- death particularly in increase in sun death particularly in athletes<02:21:09.280><c> while</c><02:21
Summary:
The committee met as a special House committee on COVID response efficacy, noted absences, and restated its mission to review New Hampshire’s pandemic response, including federal guidance, federal funds, emergency use authorization vaccination efforts, long COVID treatment, patient bill of rights implementation, and vaccination policies. The main business was discussion of a proposed letter or report language concerning current COVID vaccine recommendations for young children, especially those under age two, and how to support any conclusions with cited scientific and state sources.
Representative Polozov argued that the committee should ask the governor or agencies to reconsider current recommendations, saying the committee should focus on whether vaccination is needed for that age group, whether it is effective, and whether the risks outweigh the benefits. He said he had distributed articles and wanted the committee to pair its conclusions with scientific and statistical data. Other members asked him to identify the specific New Hampshire DHHS and American Academy of Pediatrics sources for the recommendation, clarify the age range being discussed, and separate any evidence about adverse effects in other age groups from the infant/toddler demographic so the letter would be transparent and not misleading.
Members generally agreed the letter should be carefully sourced and refined, with citations for each claim. The chair said the committee would treat the request as urgent and try to finalize a version by the next meeting, noting that some members would be traveling. The committee also discussed scheduling additional testimony in September and October, possibly with extra meetings, to continue gathering evidence and to hear from witnesses. The chair then began reviewing supporting articles, including studies he said were new since the 2024 report, and introduced a 2025 South Korea cohort study and another 2025 Italian cohort study as examples of the evidence he wanted to incorporate into an updated 2026 report.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Jan 14th, 2026
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- care operations are prioritized first, and altered the overall site schedule for all the other programming
- It requires practitioners and providers to be able to conduct that program, so they do that.
- It requires practitioners and providers to be able to conduct that program, so they do that.
- And then Practitioners and providers to be able to conduct that program, so they do that.
- We want to see which one is going to result in the more bang for our buck, right? Correct. Okay.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 23rd, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- work with the State Soil and Water Conservation Board to align research with existing conservation programs
- know, I know there are a number of universities in Texas that already have quite a few research programs
- Texas A&M, West Texas A&M, and some pretty impressive programs that are working.
- the experts together so that they're not spending taxpayer dollars and get the best value for the buck
- That is in our toolbox, but this program has been growing, you know, session after session.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> critical</c><00:36:13.680><c> for</c> This program is especially critical for This program is especially
- </c> 1120, hazard mitigation grant program. 1120, hazard mitigation grant program.
- </c> 601, Bucking Horse and Ryder. 601, Bucking Horse and Ryder.
- Rule of thumb, group insurance program.
- Next unit appears on page 116, Unit 1501, Predator Management Program.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Jessica Cabrera from Sun Valley, in strong support of your bill. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 490 by Senator Umberg, which would require the Department of Health Care Services to investigate allegations of unlicensed sober living or residential recovery facilities within set timelines, issue notices promptly, and conduct follow-up site visits. Supporters, including a Garden Grove councilmember and the League of California Cities, said the bill would improve public safety, clarify enforcement, and address complaints about illegal operations in neighborhoods. County behavioral health representatives opposed the bill, arguing counties lack jurisdiction over these private facilities, could face liability and unfunded workload increases, and should not be pulled into enforcement responsibilities that belong to the state. After extensive discussion about whether the bill creates a county role or merely a pathway for local assistance, the committee passed SB 490 on an 8-0 vote and placed it on call for missing members.
The committee then heard SB 381 by Senator Wahab, which would allow adult adoptees, and in some cases descendants of adoptees, to obtain their original birth certificates, create a contact preference form for birth parents, and remove current limits that omit certain birth information from amended certificates. The bill drew strong support from adoptees, birth parents, and advocates who said access to original records is a matter of identity, dignity, and health because it can reveal family medical history and cultural background. Several committee members expressed support for the goal but raised concerns about privacy, the potential emotional impact on birth parents, and whether the contact preference form adequately protects confidentiality. The author and supporters said the bill is narrowly tailored, that the form is nonbinding, and that many birth parents are open to contact; they also noted the bill had been amended to delay implementation and allow public notice. The transcript ends amid continued debate, with members indicating the bill would continue moving forward with further work, but no final vote is shown in the excerpt.
CA
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- CO2 emissions are increasing because of warming, and that warming is primarily driven by the... ...sun
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the kind of power that we're going to be able to run regardless if the sun is shining or the
- We have programs that give taxpayer dollars to these industries so that they will build this stuff.
- When we can use energy more efficiently, when we can conserve energy, when we invest in programs that
- When we can use energy more efficiently, when we can conserve energy, when we invest in programs that
- Clean energy investment offers programs.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We can't cut the tax bracket because we need the revenue to pay for the programs to help the people in
- to help the people in the the programs to help the people in the lowest<00:04:40.320><c> tax</c> lowest
- that are supposed to design programs that are supposed to help<00:19:08.159><c> low-income</c><00:19
- Yeah, I mean, I just offer we already have a similar program like this.
- That'll save them about 7, 8,000 bucks because they're going to make more hamburgers and they're going
TX
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:22:37.120><c> like</c> community. from standout programs like community. from standout programs
- Under her leadership, Habitat Bucks...
- and launched innovative programs that ensure lasting affordability for years to come.
- </c><02:02:26.639><c> to</c><02:02:26.880><c> promote</c> Grant Program to promote Grant Program to promote
- </c> Advantage program. Advantage program.
MO
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Our middle son, Buck, who is a Boston public school teacher, could not be here today.
- They're a founding NATO partner, part of the F-35 program, so they – I feel like we're aligned.
Keywords:
diplomatic nominations, foreign policy, ambassadors, U.S.-European relations, Bilateral relationships, security, trade
Summary:
The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1370, Town of Rising Sun stop sign monitoring systems, authorization of pilot program.
- fees and core screening program, fees and core conditions. conditions. conditions.
- House Bill 1156, Calvert County, length of service award program benefits.
- brain health program and provider resource<01:42:55.480><c> toolkit.
- House Bill 1376, Maryland Medical Assistance Program, Maryland Children's Health Program, and Maryland
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:17:27.520><c> much</c> think this will make this program much think this will make this program
- I don't like this program. I think it should go away.
- </c><00:21:42.919><c> I</c> we've had I don't like this program I we've had I don't like this program
- </c> standpoint due to creative programming standpoint due to creative programming that<00:40:12.079>
- </c><01:47:53.880><c> which</c> government paid insurance programs which government paid insurance programs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Under this bill, traditional billing options are still available and participation in the program is
- This new prepay program, which will first be adopted by the Lassen MED Board of Directors at a public
- This is not a new tax, and it has not changed the structure of the program.
- The Transbay Program is a state-mandated and transformative transit investment.
- The bill before you strengthens the affordable program known as the density bonus law.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Under this bill, traditional billing options are still available and participation in the program is
- This new prepay program, which will first be adopted by the Lassen MED Board of Directors at a public
- This is not a new tax, and it has not changed the structure of the program.
- The Transbay Program is a state-mandated and transformative transit investment.
- The bill before you strengthens the affordable program known as the density bonus law.
Summary:
The committee heard several local government-related bills, with testimony focused on permitting, transportation funding, EV infrastructure, and commercial revitalization. AB 1578 by Assembly Member Jackson would require elected local and state officials to take anti-hate speech training through existing sexual harassment training. Supporters said elected officials should understand the impact of their words on hate and democracy; opponents argued the bill lacked a definition of hate speech and could chill protected speech, especially around sex-based issues.
AB 2083, also by Jackson, would authorize a regional child care special district serving Moreno Valley and Paris to expand child care facilities and programs for five years. The California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions opposed the bill’s mechanism but said it was working with the author. AB 1693 by Assembly Member Suber would streamline retail tenant improvement permits by extending a process similar to a prior restaurant permitting law, with qualified professional certification and tighter local review timelines. It drew broad support from retail, business, and property groups and no opposition.
Assembly Member Gonzalez presented AB 1679, which would create a temporary commercial activation permit for pop-up businesses to operate in vacant storefronts for up to 120 days. Supporters said it would help fill vacancies and lower barriers for small businesses; there was no opposition, and the bill advanced. Gonzalez also presented AB 2418, which would set timelines for nonresidential plan checks and inspections and allow private plan checkers after excessive delay. Business groups supported it as a way to reduce costly delays, while local government groups had no position but continued discussions with the author; the bill advanced with amendments.
Assembly Member Shevlin presented AB 1820, which would cap local permit fees for EV charging installations and create a statewide fee schedule. Supporters said fees vary too widely and can deter charger deployment, while cities and counties argued existing law already requires reasonable cost recovery and that the bill could undercut local budgets and public safety review. Assembly Member DeMaio presented AB 1783, which would prohibit state and local mileage taxes or road user charges. Supporters framed it as a defense against a new tax burden, while opponents said studying road user charges is necessary to address declining gas tax revenue and future transportation funding needs. AB 1693, AB 1679, and AB 2418 were moved forward with motions and roll calls; AB 1783 was taken up with a motion and roll call left open, and AB 1820 remained under discussion at the end of the excerpt.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- program? program?
- It's a federal program offered by HUD. And that's a great program.
- It's a federal program offered by HUD. And that's a great program.
- It's a federal program offered by HUD. And that's a great program.
- It's a federal program offered by HUD. And that's a great program.
Summary:
The Housing Committee opened with a public hearing on HB 196, which would repeal the Housing Champion program. Representative Matt Drew, the prime sponsor, argued the program is an unnecessary and poorly targeted subsidy, saying it rewards municipalities after projects are completed and may not be limited to new housing production. He questioned the transparency of the program, cited difficulty finding required annual reports, and noted a fiscal note suggesting the state could recover up to $3 million if obligations are terminated. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the program’s criteria amount to political favoritism or a standard grant process; supporters said the rubric is specific and that municipalities are evaluated against objective requirements. Representative Priest, Nick Taylor of Housing Action New Hampshire, and Karen Benfield of Stay Work Play New Hampshire all opposed repeal, saying the program encourages local zoning and regulatory changes, helps smaller communities participate, and supports housing supply and young people’s ability to stay in the state. The hearing on HB 196 was then closed.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1405, a bill establishing an affordable housing guarantee program within the Housing Finance Authority. Prime sponsor Representative Chris Muns said the bill would reduce lender risk by guaranteeing up to 80% of principal on qualifying loans for affordable housing, with a cap of $30 million per lender per year and $300 million outstanding at any time. He described the measure as a low-cost public-private partnership backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and said it was identical to a prior Senate bill that had received unanimous bipartisan committee support before dying later in the process. He framed the bill as one part of a broader housing package aimed at financing, infrastructure, workforce, zoning reform, and other housing-related issues.
No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal actions were opening and closing the public hearing on HB 196 and opening the public hearing on HB 1405, with testimony continuing on HB 1405 at the end of the transcript.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Education K-16 Jan 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- program.
- program, seven states with individual tax deduction or tax credit programs. states with tax credit programs
- Utah School Choice Program is not the biggest program.
- Indiana has an ESA program. Florida, of course, has a program.
- the age of the program, comparable funding, and comprehensive... ...program size, the age of the program
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Several senators emphasized support for public education, teacher pay and safety, parental choice, and the combined K-16 jurisdiction of the committee. The chair also reviewed hearing procedures, including public testimony registration and time limits.
The main item was Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, laid out by Chairman Creighton. He described the bill as an education savings account program intended to expand school choice, with a $200 million universal eligibility pool and an additional $800 million targeted to students with disabilities and lower-income families. He said the bill includes anti-fraud safeguards, criminal background checks for vendors, reporting requirements, data protections, and annual testing for participating students, while not imposing STAAR on private schools or homeschoolers. He also said the bill removes a prior hold-harmless provision for public schools and is separate from public school funding and teacher pay legislation.
Members questioned the bill’s income threshold, lottery and priority structure, treatment of homeschoolers, microschools, charter schools, religious freedom protections, citizenship/lawful presence language, cybersecurity, open records, and disability-related issues, including whether 504 students and foster children should be included. Creighton said the bill is designed to prioritize former public school students with disabilities or lower incomes, while also allowing universal eligibility within the program’s first funding tier, and that the Comptroller would oversee vendor screening and cybersecurity rules. He said the bill does not direct curriculum or interfere with religious beliefs and that amendments may be offered later on citizenship and other issues. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, starting with EdChoice representative Robert Inlow, who testified in support of SB 2 and cited national growth in school choice programs and studies he said show positive effects for students and public schools.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 25th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- This includes an existing programs like the mental health loan repayment program as well as new programs
- So, the nursing program, the expansion of the pharmacy... program, our health sciences program overall
- and Coordination Program, and the Nursing Faculty Grant Program.
- School and my residency program.
- . programs.