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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 26th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • One is that if it's uneconomical, and there are already tests on whether it's uneconomical or not, according
  • Is that what you're testing? Defining baseline.
  • It requires... ...20 hours, that's it, and passing a test. I have a D-level license.
  • And so once that quality for the water system is determined to be poor, or had failed tests a certain
  • they're going to get them up to standards. ...even though they may or may not have failed any TCEQ testing
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Health Policy Mar 25th, 2025

Health Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill requires hospitals and campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl as part of any urine
  • testing they conduct to treat individuals for possible drug overdose or poisoning.
  • The bill will increase the frequency and efficiency of fentanyl testing, ensuring that patients receive
  • This is a technical amendment to ensure that hospitals are performing the correct follow-up test that
  • aligns with, in the event that they diagnosed fentanyl from the urine test, and that aligns with the
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.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • We must also strive to provide the testing that assists most in solving cases.
  • In cold case testing identifying unidentified human remains, a missing persons such as familial searching
  • offices that they do not cover to ensure the entire state has a friend of services needed alcohol testing
  • program ensures the alcohol testing insurance used across the state by our law enforcement agencies
  • , each case is unique and its complexity requires more attention to specific details and types of testing
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, understood wrong is the early testing.
  • So, the early testing is I do believe that we need more staff to do the proper testing and address those
  • So, cultural and language background will affect the early testing.
  • We want to ensure that the assessment can be used for that diagnostic purpose but is not another test
  • My reading skills are being tested, Mr. Chair. No, I think I can get through this for you.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Nov 5th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have partnered with the pharmacists to develop and approve point-of-care testing and treatment protocols
  • In terms of the tests, in terms of the studies, in terms of all that stuff, I am concerned that, you
  • You know, I know the older folks in my family, they know they have a lab test, but they don't know if
  • But they really have to know where that lab test was done to be able to get that record.
  • says, "Yes, you may share the lab test that..."
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • /c><00:39:58.079><c> take</c><00:39:58.240><c> a</c><00:39:58.359><c> written</c><00:39:58.720><c> test
  • </c><00:39:59.400><c> and</c> Saturday and take a written test and Saturday and take a written test and
  • A firefighter is one; there's an agility test, there's a written test, and there's a run— Um, I think
  • having any kind of other credentials, but that again would have to—we'd have to figure out how to test
  • </c><00:42:57.680><c> for</c> to figure out how to how to test for to figure out how to how to test for
Committee: House Labor
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Education (6-2-26)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then beginning in 2030, 2031, the value added earnings test begins to bind.
  • </c><00:10:28.480><c> The</c> value added earnings test. The value added earnings test.
  • The value added earnings test line.
  • Do we know how many districts utilize the test versus the half credit?
  • </c> professional learning with a post- test professional learning with a post- test average<01:36:15.840
Committee: Joint Education
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (03/24/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Have you done any kind of confirmation, test, test, test of, you know, take a hundred random voter names
  • Have you done any kind of confirmation, test, test, test of, you know, take a hundred random voter names
  • Have you done any kind of confirmation, test, test, test of, you know, take a hundred random voter names
  • Have you done any kind of confirmation, test, test, test of, you know, take a hundred random voter names
  • Have you done any kind of confirmation, test, test, test of, you know, take a hundred random voter names
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 733, a third-party litigation financing reporting bill. Representative Cole explained that the bill shifts reporting from the Secretary of State to the courts, which he said removes the fiscal note and helps insurers obtain information for underwriting and premium-setting. The committee accepted the explanation and voted ought to pass; the roll call was 8-0 in favor, with one member taking a pause. The committee then heard House Bill 219, dealing with the renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund. Representative Bose argued the bill would reduce electricity costs by lowering the REC purchase obligation from 220,000 to 170,000, which he said would reduce payments into the renewable energy fund by roughly $1 million to $2 million and save consumers only pennies a month. After questions about timing and whether to wait for a DOE report, the committee voted to retain the bill for further discussion rather than advance it; the motion to retain passed 5-4. House Bill 365 was then discussed as an election-related bill intended to help verify citizenship for voter registration and create a voucher process for people who cannot afford a birth certificate. The sponsor said the Secretary of State may be able to use federal and state databases to verify citizenship, and if not, indigent applicants could receive a voucher reimbursed by the state, with a $25,000 appropriation included. Members raised concerns about the Secretary of State’s access to databases and the bill’s timing and cost, and the committee decided to hold the bill until Secretary Scanlan could come testify. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 552, which updates retiree health coverage rules so dependent children can remain on the plan until age 26, consistent with the Affordable Care Act. DAS officials said retirees pay the full cost for dependents, about $1,000 per month, while the state covers only the retiree and spouse. The committee voted ought to pass unanimously, 9-0. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 572, a housing bill aimed at missing-middle housing, describing a voluntary program to identify developable public land, support construction, and streamline review, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Tue Jan 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • Y and support departments that are test Y and support is<00:47:28.480><c> there</c><00:47:28.720><c>
  • Mahalo good test um anybody else wishing Mahalo good test um anybody else wishing to<01:14:01.000><c>
  • I was contacted by a constituent with a concern that the access to military monitoring test sites is
  • sites is is military monitoring uh test sites is is important<01:19:44.000><c> and</c><01:19:44.400>
  • </c> party independent uh objective testing party independent uh objective testing analysis<01:20:22.679
Committee: House Water & Land
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 114, concerning employment in the State Historic Preservation Program, drew support from DLNR, which said the measure would help retain qualified archaeologists, architects, and other professionals by preserving current pay levels for a limited number of positions. Members raised concerns about expanding exempt positions and the effect on union coverage, and DLNR said it was also working with DEHRD on longer-term reclassification issues. No vote was taken on the bill in the portion provided. HB 12, relating to tort liability, drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, which argued the bill would create overly broad immunity for landowners, conflict with Hawaii’s comparative fault framework, and undermine existing recreational liability law. Supporters said it would reduce liability concerns and encourage landowners to allow hiking, hunting, search-and-rescue training, and firearms-related uses on private land. The committee then moved on without any recorded vote in the excerpt. The committee also discussed HB 29 on counties, but no county representative was present, and members questioned whether the proposal should instead proceed through condemnation if it involved a forced sale. HB 175 on property maintenance received DLNR comments that the bill should be narrowed to noxious weeds and that fire-related provisions were more properly handled by county fire departments and the State Fire Marshal. HB 331 on permits drew support from several state agencies, but the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed it unless “repetitive construction” was defined more clearly; members and agencies discussed narrowing the bill to avoid unintended impacts on water and utility infrastructure. The committee also heard strong support for HB 3 on North Shore beach management, HB 309 on fish ponds, and HB 306 on water code penalties, though the Board of Water Supply raised concerns about increased fines and suggested an alternative governor’s bill and clearer administrative rules.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/01/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, in order to test the electronic system, you're talking about years down the road to test out
  • the electronic system. ...about years down the road to test out the electronic system.
  • They have to know, okay, well, then we need to test this... ...audit.
  • They have to know, okay, well, then we need to test this.
  • We did experience a slowdown during March and April for state testing.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Removing the guardrails meant to ensure that diagnostic tests are clinically valid and medically necessary
  • Madam Chair, Senator Shamp, I'm not saying that all diagnostic tests are necessary.
  • and medications, removing the guard rails meant to ensure that diagnostic tests are clinically valid
  • Madam Chair, Senator Schamp, I'm not saying that all, that no diagnostic tests, Madam Chair, Senator
  • Schamp, I'm not saying that all, that no diagnostic tests are necessary.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25 - Part 2

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • being approached to do a UA test and not having just gone to the bathroom.
  • They get in trouble for not being able to do a test.
  • They get in trouble for not being able to do a test.
  • They get in trouble for not being able to do a test.
  • They get in trouble for not being able to do a test.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • and management at three school districts who provided extensive data to us for some of our detailed testing
  • I'm going to move on and talk a little bit more about testing the apportionment system and this complicated
  • Our testing focused on two things: Was the system functioning accurately, meaning was it doing what it
  • We also limited this testing to three districts using their data as test cases.
Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee subcommittee heard a State Auditor’s Office performance audit on the accuracy and reliability of OSPI’s school apportionment system. Auditors said the system, which calculates and distributes K-12 funding using multiple feeder systems and a core apportionment engine, is outdated, unstable, inefficient, and at high risk of failure. They reported weak controls over data input, documentation, oversight, and staffing, and said OSPI relies heavily on manual workarounds, a few knowledgeable staff, and vendor support. In limited testing of three districts, the auditors found the system calculated funding correctly for the 2023-24 school year, but they identified nine small input discrepancies tied to differences between budget materials and state law, which they said could compound into larger dollar amounts. The auditors recommended replacing or modernizing the system and noted that delays in doing so prolong risk. OSPI largely agreed that the current platform needs replacement and said it has been working toward a new system for years. Agency officials clarified that the Legislature requested a feasibility study in 2022, that the study found the system at risk of catastrophic failure, and that funding for a replacement is now in the state IT pool subject to OCIO/OFM gate reviews. OSPI disputed the audit’s characterization of the rounding and budget-law discrepancies, saying the issue was an agency rule and implementation choice, not an error that caused under- or over-allocation. Officials also said the current system is too old to easily absorb future formula changes, but that the planned replacement should be flexible enough to handle a new funding model if the Legislature adopts one. Committee members asked about the amount and timing of the $16 million project funding, whether smaller districts face greater risk, how many times data is entered, and whether the funding formula should be simplified. Auditors and OSPI both emphasized that formula simplification is a policy question for the Legislature, not the audit. Public testimony came from one online witness, who urged full implementation of the audit recommendations and modernization of the system. The subcommittee took no formal vote and adjourned after the presentations and testimony.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

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

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • the commissioner could touch on this too, I think they need another certification to pass the legal test
  • That's the legal test. So they are actually in the process of getting that certification.
  • when they get the certification to come up with some kind of funding to make sure that we go in and testing
  • We can test. And that's very good. That's part of it. But we have to market.
  • Marketing and good taste testing. Thank you. We are going to, I'm going to take up H.R. 188 here.
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.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 13th, 2026

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mic test, check one-two. Mic test, check one-two. Mic test. Mic test, check one, two.
  • Mic test, check one, two. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Bills: HB3239 , HB3391 , HB3557 , HB4128
Summary: The Agriculture Committee first considered two executive nominations and approved both unanimously. Rebecca Hartfield was re-nominated to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, where she described her rural mixed-animal veterinary work and efforts to encourage future veterinarians. James Harrell was then nominated to the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medical Authority; supporters emphasized his commitment to rural Oklahoma and addressing the shortage of large-animal veterinarians, and he discussed efforts to improve veterinary education and recruit more Oklahoma students. Both nominations passed 13-0. The committee then took up House Bill 3391, which would add improper advertising as a basis for revoking a commercial pet breeder license and define advertising to include digital and social media. Members asked about the definition and scope of commercial pet breeders. The bill passed on a 9-4 vote. House Bill 4128, dealing with black bear hunting season and harvest limits, drew extensive debate. An amendment to move the opener to September 21, expand counties, and let the Wildlife Commission set quotas failed 6-7. The underlying bill, which would have kept the September 15 opener and a 200-bear limit, also failed 3-9 after testimony and debate focused on bear population data, nuisance complaints, and concerns about out-of-state hunters and impacts on female bears. House Bill 3557, which would keep locally raised county extension funds in separate accounts so they are not swept into state accounts, passed 10-2 after questions about how local, state, and federal funds would be handled. Finally, House Bill 3239 on veterinary telemedicine passed 9-3. The bill defines the veterinarian-client relationship needed before telemedicine can be used, with supporters saying it would provide needed structure while preserving access for rural livestock care; opponents worried it could restrict access in emergencies. The committee then adjourned.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • of deadline week, and so I was trying to look for a scripture. to talk about this and talk about testing
  • through 5: 'Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing
  • But the reason third grade retention is the number is because when you're talking about formative tests
  • difficult when you're talking about a six-year-old having them sit down and take a thirty-five-minute test
  • So, the earliest age you can really have formative tests that I think are of any value and that the data
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Budget and Fiscal Review

Transcript Highlights:
  • Parenthood clinics for is many of their basic primary health care services, contraception, STI, STI testing
  • I mean, it's 87,000 cancer screenings in just a year alone, over 2 million STI tests, and 400,000 visits
  • money is backfilling these really important services, including cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing
  • money is backfilling these really important services, including cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing
  • That means, as Senator Weber Pearson just mentioned, Pap smears, STI and STD testing, all of the other
Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee heard AB 106, an early-action budget bill providing $90 million one-time General Fund to support reproductive health providers affected by the federal H.R. 1 prohibition on Medicaid funding. Department of Finance staff explained that the money would be administered as grants through the Department of Health Care Access and Information because affected providers can no longer bill Medi-Cal during the federal restriction, which lasts through July 4, 2026. Members also discussed why the amount increased from an earlier $60 million estimate, with Finance saying the figure was updated based on additional claims data and provider information. The committee debate focused heavily on the policy implications of the funding. Supporters argued the bill is an emergency response to a targeted federal attack on Planned Parenthood and related family planning services, emphasizing that the funding would backfill non-abortion services such as cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing, mammograms, and prenatal care. Opponents questioned the use of General Fund dollars, the grant structure versus loans for other distressed providers, the Public Records Act exemption, and the bill’s priority compared with rural hospitals, developmental services, public safety, and other budget needs. Finance clarified that the federal funds at issue do not pay for abortion services and that the grant program would be open to eligible providers meeting criteria set by the department. Public testimony was overwhelmingly in support from Planned Parenthood affiliates, Essential Access Health, Western Center on Law and Poverty, the California Medical Association, family physicians, OBGYN groups, and others, while some commenters used the opportunity to raise unrelated budget concerns such as Medi-Cal dental cuts, IHSS, and CalHome funding. After discussion, the committee approved AB 106 on a 12-4 vote and reported it out. The chair also noted that a later hearing would examine broader H.R. 1 impacts in more detail.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Planned Parenthood clinics for is many of their basic primary health care services, contraception, STI testing
  • Over 2 million STI tests occur, and 400,000 visits just on contraception alone.
  • money is backfilling these really important services, including cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing
  • money is backfilling these really important services, including cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing
  • That means, as Senator Weber Pearson just mentioned, PAP smears, STIs, STD testing, all of the other
Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee heard AB 106, an early-action budget bill providing $90 million one-time General Fund to support reproductive health providers affected by the federal H.R. 1 Medicaid funding prohibition. Department of Finance staff explained that the money would be administered as grants by the Department of Health Care Access and Information because affected providers can no longer bill Medi-Cal during the federal restriction, which runs through July 4, 2026. The Legislative Analyst’s Office had no additional comments. Members also discussed related budget context, including the broader estimated loss to California providers, the use of grant funding rather than loans, and provisions exempting some contract and records information from public disclosure. Committee debate focused on whether the funding was an appropriate priority amid other budget pressures. Supporters argued the bill is an emergency response to a targeted federal attack on Planned Parenthood and other family planning providers, emphasizing that the clinics provide broader primary care services such as cancer screenings, STI testing, contraception, and prenatal care, and that the funding is not for abortion services because federal Medicaid dollars cannot be used for abortion. Opponents questioned the size of the appropriation, the use of General Fund dollars, the transparency exemptions, and why similar aid was not being directed to rural hospitals, disability services, Proposition 36, or other budget needs. Public testimony was overwhelmingly in support from reproductive health, medical, and health equity organizations, with some unrelated comments urging funding for dental care, disability services, housing, and county health systems. After public comment, the committee voted on AB 106 and passed it on a 12-4 vote. The bill was reported out of committee.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • there's a reason that our people voted to make sure that, you know, divided party and equal that they testing
  • there's a reason that our people voted to make sure that, you know, divided party and equal that they testing
  • there's a reason that our people voted to make sure that, you know, divided party and equal that they testing
  • there's a reason that our people voted to make sure that, you know, divided party and equal that they testing
  • You know, the people voted to make sure that, you know, divided party and equal that they testing us.
Summary: The House considered a conference committee report on House File 2563, the legacy bill, and members described it as a bipartisan agreement with the Senate. Representative Vang outlined several major changes from the House version, including restoring funding for Peace in the Valley in parks and trails, moving Wilderness Inquiry funding to the arts and culture fund, increasing the Minnesota Zoo to $3.4 million, raising the Children’s Museum to $1 million, setting aside $1.5 million for a competitive grant pool for children’s museums statewide, and increasing the Science Museum to $700,000. Supporters said the bill invests in clean water, parks and trails, outdoor heritage, arts and cultural heritage, and a new community identity and heritage grant program for underserved communities. Several members spoke in favor of the report, emphasizing the value of legacy funds for conservation, cultural programming, tourism, and community identity. Speakers highlighted specific beneficiaries and projects, including outdoor heritage groups, the Science Museum, Latino arts and mural projects, and competitive funding for creative arts and music. One member noted that some state agencies also received appropriations in the bill and criticized fee increases on Minnesotans, while another said the bill reflected a fair negotiation process and that some programs saw reductions because of a $33.1 million accounting-related shortfall. After debate, the House adopted the conference committee report. The clerk then took the roll, and the bill was repassed as amended by conference on a vote of 113 yeas and 21 nays, with its title agreed to.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was established in 1885 and tests the accuracy of commercial products sold by weight and volume.
  • It was established in 1885 and tests the accuracy of commercial products sold by weight and volume.
  • is is basically weights and testing is is basically weights and measures<00:53:45.200><c> for</c><00
  • When we're testing a gallon of gas, we have something that is a gallon, right?
  • </c> prosthetic devices and biomark testing prosthetic devices and biomark testing so<01:25:46.119><c