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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And thank you all for your cooperation on the housekeeping items.
- By testing targeted tools, direct-to-consumer subsidies, streamlined enrollment, and coordinated agency
- Finally, the means-tested plans.
Summary:
The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee held an informational hearing on the state of broadband affordability in California. Chair Tasha Berner said the committee was examining how broadband prices, access, and affordability are affecting households, especially after the end of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program and amid concerns about federal resistance to state broadband regulation. She noted the committee’s continued interest in policy options for 2026 and referenced prior legislation, including AB 353, that would have required affordable home internet as a condition of doing business in California.
Industry witnesses from U.S. Telecom and CTIA argued that broadband and wireless prices have generally fallen in real terms even as inflation and other household costs have risen, citing competition, infrastructure investment, and faster speeds as the main drivers. They said California’s higher costs are tied to permitting delays, taxes, copper theft, and legacy obligations such as COLR requirements, and they urged the Legislature to preserve market incentives, reduce fees and regulatory burdens, and support infrastructure deployment. They also discussed fixed wireless access, federal BEAD funding, and Universal Service Fund reform, arguing that more entities benefiting from networks, including tech platforms, should contribute to support programs.
Consumer and public-interest witnesses presented a different view, saying California still has a serious affordability and adoption problem, especially for low-income households. Sunny McPhee of the California Emerging Technology Fund said broadband adoption has improved dramatically over time, but about 500,000 households remain offline or underconnected and many low-income households still pay above the FCC affordability benchmark. Ernesto Falcon of the CPUC Public Advocates Office said California’s market is losing its competitive edge, with prices higher than in other states and meaningful price pressure coming mainly from fiber competition at the gigabit tier. He said roughly 4.8 million Californians are limited to one gigabit option and estimated that more competition could save consumers more than $1 billion annually. Both witnesses emphasized the need for stronger transparency, targeted subsidies, and a permanent affordability solution, including extending and refining the CPUC broadband Lifeline pilot and advancing SB 716.
Public commenters, including representatives from cable providers, nonprofits, and digital equity organizations, largely supported SB 716 and a permanent broadband affordability program. Several urged the committee to remove a cap on the Lifeline program, expand the CPUC pilot, and invest in digital navigators, outreach, and enrollment assistance. The hearing ended without a vote or formal action, after the chair thanked the witnesses and public commenters for their testimony.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- That brings us to the next item on our agenda, AB 91. I will now open up the hearing on AB 91.
- for writ of habeas corpus and appeal from those petitions, and also petitions for genetic marker testing
- Also, petitions for genetic marker testing and to establish factual innocence.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1422 allows sexual assault survivors to have Sexual Assault Examination Kits tested by the
- So if there were concerns or questions related to some of those items, I want to be able to provide the
- I did everything: I reported my assault, I submitted to a rape kit, and I tested the system, but my kit
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 28th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- A number of the items that we were in disagreement with have been removed, including the substitute judgment
- Test says you're testifying for Buckner International and yourself, testifying for the bill.
- child, and we're able, through the allegations from the mother, to find them, have them do paternity testing
Bills:
HCR10, HB1814, HB2160, HB2353, HB2643, HB2971, HB3282, HB3382, HB3996, HB4507, HB4509, HB4805, HB5551, HB1863, HCR10
Keywords:
family abduction, child safety, custodial rights, parental kidnapping, awareness day, marriage license, informal marriage, family code, identity verification, child support, family law, child custody, court interview, parent-child relationship, child welfare, attorney ad litem, compensation, legal representation, government entity, HB 2643
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been tested, tried, and tried again. I'm in the middle of one right now, as a matter of fact.
- You can eminent domain all those first items that you said; you're right, you can eminent domain if you
- Chris Gannon, testifying for yourself and is it AIA or test AIA Austin and testifying for the bill.
Bills:
HB447, HB897, HB993, HB2673, HB3671, HB3680, HB3897, HB4506, HB4753, HB4812, HB4894, HB5148, HB5437, HB5650, HB5652, HB5654, HB5656, HB5661, HB5665
Keywords:
traffic impact studies, municipal utility district, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, HB 897, Texas land sale, state property, Austin real estate, Travis County, General Land Office, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission, state records facility, archives building, library funding, capital improvements, lease of state land, public land disposition
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Martin Makary, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services. Mar 6th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Clinical and non-clinical testing are both very important parts of FDA's drug approval process.
- How do we modernize that process, modernize testing?
- infant formula where the men and women who are designated as the people who would make sure that those items
Keywords:
nominations, labor, health, veterans, Social Security, Elon Musk, transparency, government accountability
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on various executive nominations and their implications on labor and health affairs. Significant discussions surrounded the nomination of Mr. Sonderling as the Deputy Secretary of Labor, with members expressing concerns about workforce cuts affecting veterans and Social Security employees. There was also a debate led by a member regarding the authority and influence of private individuals, specifically citing Elon Musk's involvement in government decisions. Such discussions raised questions about transparency and accountability within governmental agencies, leading to a proposal for Mr. Musk to provide testimony before the committee.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine interdicting illicit drug trafficking, focusing on a view from the front lines. Feb 26th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- What we're finding out is everything we test has fentanyl in it.
- crisis, because the reality is that cuts to federal research will slow down finding better ways. to test
- The x-ray, gamma ray and other kind of sensing technologies is invaluable. in discovering smuggled items
Keywords:
Coast Guard, maritime drug enforcement, illegal drugs, fentanyl crisis, legislative reforms, public testimony
Summary:
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation addressed critical issues surrounding maritime drug enforcement and the Coast Guard's role in stopping the influx of illegal drugs. The chairman highlighted the alarming consequences of current policies allowing drugs to cross borders, emphasizing the need for legislative reforms, such as the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025. There was an intense discussion regarding the operational challenges faced by the Coast Guard, which has recently made significant drug seizures, indicating progress but also revealing gaps that need addressing. Several witnesses, including victims of the drug crisis, shared their compelling testimonies, which underscored the urgency for stricter controls and comprehensive support for law enforcement agencies involved in drug interdiction efforts.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- There's one more item for the audience. When our webcast goes down, we have to pause and stop.
- In Section 2A for New Mexico, where will greenhouse gas levels be tested throughout the state?
- How will they be tested? Will any allowance be made for naturally occurring greenhouse gases?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Jan 22nd, 2025
Senate Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- you show any evidence that somehow we would make our nation safer if you put your political litmus test
- unless you follow of the formula, and the formula involves bicameral passage of a single bill, a single item
- show that you can make Medicaid more efficient, because right now it is clearly meeting the objective test
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The teacher evaluation through. t-test evaluation process, and student growth.
- You'll note instructional improvements by our teacher. across grade levels and in all tests.
- Three items I want to call your attention to in here, which I think are really strong policies.
- One of the things that we talk about sometimes is districts will start with tested subjects.
- With 80% of my students testing at or above grade level in reading proficiency.
Keywords:
public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The line item fusion centers fall under is a $4 billion grant program.
- The line item fusion centers fall under is a $4 billion grant program administered by OES.
- school for whatever reason versus where the staff itself says this application is deficient, that's item
- No complaints in the last 83 agenda items over the last five years. None, not one.
- When one of the tests of witnesses provides in testimony that this audit is not about politics, that,
Summary:
The committee met as a subcommittee for much of the hearing because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established one and began taking votes. The state auditor gave a status update on ongoing audits, including several JALAC-requested audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth in his office, and the number of new JALAC audits his office could start in the coming months. The committee also heard that one audit request on Prop. 28 was held, and another PUC-related request was moved off consent and heard on the regular calendar.
Members then heard and discussed several audit requests. Senator Cervantes presented a request to audit California fusion centers, with witnesses from the FBI and ACLU supporting the need for transparency and oversight; opponents argued the request was politically motivated and could interfere with counterterrorism work. Senator Allen presented a request on CPUC enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for solar and storage projects, supported by industry and school representatives who described long delays and financial harm, while CPUC staff said the issue was being addressed through workshops and a formal proceeding. Senator Perez presented a request to audit Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 extension properties and affordable sales program, citing tenant complaints about maintenance, pricing, and transparency; Caltrans said it was working to complete sales and improve administration. Senator Umberg presented a request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that existing legal remedies had not been invoked.
After quorum was established, the committee approved the consent-calendar DMV license revocation audit and then approved the PUC utility timeliness audit and the Caltrans SR 710 audit. The fusion center audit was left on call after a split vote, and the Orange County Board of Education audit continued with testimony from the board’s representatives after the committee had already moved on to other business.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/25/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're bringing this bill forward to allow probation officers that have been just truly tested mentally
- mentally and physically to retire tested mentally and physically to retire at<00:49:08.480>
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a bill, HB 1672, requiring schools to present line item expenses as part of the school budget
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So, still does have line items, right? - So, still does have line items, right?
- If Anthony were here or Jeff were here, we'd have it down. test scores are not performing good and test
- things like that. uh all the line items things like that. uh all the line items report<03:49:09.760
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/14/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The air test and the final air test to make sure that the air is good for reoccupancy after the abatement
- until tested and proven to be negative. until tested and proven to be negative.
- They're making<03:22:20.720>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
housing, sales tax, homeownership, rent assistance, community stability, education, counseling, financial assistance, housing development, culturally appropriate services, HF1417, manufactured home parks, manufactured housing, mobile home parks, housing development fund, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, infrastructure grants, infrastructure loans, affordable housing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- There was one coverage of biomarker testing that met the ACA's definition for a mandate that required
- And that's our overview for today. biomarker testing that met the um aca's biomarker testing that met
- Tala to help us a little bit with that, we don’t need the item-by-item breakdown from you this morning
- I'm going to step back to one other item. Mr.
- Last item preview for everyone?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- got separated from their campers walking to rec hall that led to one little girl returning to get an item
- supervised campers who had been evacuated to Rec Hall, one decided to return to her cabin to retrieve an item
- The events of that day tested the strength, the resilience, and indeed the spirit of Texas.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- physically holding bullion, you'd have to agree, is not unless someone wants to make a good-faith itemization
- physically holding bullion, you'd have to agree, is not unless someone wants to make a good faith itemization
- I can't, I think my eye, this is a great eye test chart up there, but there you are. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 794, as amended by a late-filed strike-all, which would require a human being to make insurance claim denial decisions and prohibit artificial intelligence from being the sole basis for a denial. The sponsor said the bill was intended to preserve human oversight while allowing innovation in claims processing. Public testimony included support from the Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate and the Florida Medical Association, along with one speaker urging additional protections for homeowners. The committee adopted the strike-all and reported SB 794 favorably with committee substitutes.
Members then heard SB 134, which removes the $500 threshold on the sales tax exemption for bullion, making sales of gold, silver, and platinum bullion fully exempt and eliminating certain dealer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the change would reduce a regressive tax and help consumers preserve savings; the sponsor estimated a revenue impact of about $300,000. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also adopted a strike-all on SB 888, which directs the Office of Insurance Regulation to create a more consumer-friendly homeowners insurance website with premium comparison information, market data, rate filing access, and educational resources. The sponsor and Leader Boyd said the goal was to improve transparency and help consumers navigate a stabilizing market. SB 888 was reported favorably with committee substitutes.
The final bill heard was SB 1578, covering mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screenings. The sponsor said it would expand coverage requirements in ACA plans and private insurance policies, including annual mammograms for women ages 40 to 50 and supplemental screening coverage, while noting Medicaid already provides these services. The Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. After the bills, the committee held a lengthy panel discussion on gold and silver as legal tender and transactional money, with testimony from officials from Utah and Florida, industry representatives, and advocacy groups. Panelists discussed constitutional authority, consumer protections, depository oversight, taxation issues, and possible transactional platforms for precious metals. No further action was taken after the discussion, and the committee adjourned.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- thousand dollar home in some high-tax jurisdictions, which is the single biggest budget cost line item
- The set number two amendment item two provided that the price paid for the new residential, etc., shall
- You all know that for me, when I've considered tax cuts and policy, I want to see the income test.