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WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Tribal Relations, June 15, 2026 - AM
Select Committee on Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- or lip service, let's put some support towards it.
- or lip service, let's put some support towards it.
- or lip service, let's put some support towards it.
- Our goal is always to provide services to children in their homes and to support families to maintain
- Our goal is always to provide services to children in their homes and to support families to maintain
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the Deputy Director of Child Support Services, and we're here on the four-year review of the child
- This is just on child support services, the cases that we have, how many orders that we've done either
- They have gotten behind ors every so it's not just child support services.
- So it's private and it's with child support services. So those figures are for both.
- Children for Family Services that you might be familiar with.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There was competition for her services.
- There was competition for her services.
- I appreciate your military service and your service as a physician to our community, and your family's
- I appreciate your military service and your service as a physician to our community, as well as your
- family's continued service.
Keywords:
Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Sep 8th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- service space.
- with unanimous bipartisan support.
- It has had bipartisan support.
- She leaves behind not only a family with fond memories but a legacy of public service, civic participation
- Most of all, May loved her family.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a long floor file with many Senate bills. Early procedural actions included unanimous-consent motions, a successful roll-call to rescind prior action on SB 351, and a 54-vote suspension of Joint Rule 61(a)(3) to allow floor amendments on SBs 80, 351, and 415. The chamber also made several referrals, moved one item to the inactive file, and welcomed new Assembly Member Natasha Johnson and other guests.
The bulk of the meeting consisted of concurrence and third-reading votes on a wide range of measures, many of them passing with little or no opposition. Topics included tribal gaming grants (AB 221), State Bar fee and bar exam changes (SB 253), AI guardrails in community colleges (SB 241), consumer arbitration clauses (SB 82), due process for law enforcement in Racial Justice Act cases (SB 734), dental payment fee disclosures (SB 386), HOA balcony inspection reports (SB 410), farmland protection and EIFD rules (SB 5 and SB 516), emergency shelter zoning (SB 340), HIV confidentiality (SB 504), election signature-cure reforms (SB 3), contractor workers’ compensation compliance (SB 291), fire training funding (SB 345), wage theft enforcement (SB 355 and SB 261), food allergen disclosures (SB 68), ride-share insurance coverage (SB 371), housing and disaster recovery measures (SB 233, SB 625, SB 21), midwifery education (SB 520), mobile home insurance access (SB 525), epinephrine in schools (SB 568), health facility emergency licensing (SB 582), hair relaxer enforcement (SB 236), wastewater surveillance (SB 317), and several tax, transportation, and public health bills.
A number of bills drew brief policy debate or opposition. SB 388, creating a California Latino Commission, prompted criticism from some members who argued the money should go directly to community needs rather than a new commission; it still passed. SB 50 on digital safety for victims of abuse, SB 20 on silicosis prevention, SB 306 on prior authorization reform, SB 373 on oversight of out-of-state special education placements, and SB 437 on reparations descendant-status verification were among the more substantive and discussed measures. Most bills passed by wide margins, often unanimously, and several urgency or tax-levy measures required 54 votes and were approved. The session ended with continued passage of remaining file items and multiple items retained or passed temporarily for later action.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- providing IT and support services.
- The court coordinators support the child protection and support services in their respective jurisdictions
- So there is a system in place to support family protection representation.
- Speaker: No, sir, we have three of those 15 are support staff. It's our staff services officer.
- It's our staff services officer. We have three of those 15 that are support staff.
Bills:
SB 1
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-25 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're repealing some of these exceptions for family planning services, treatment for STDs, ...repealing
- some of these exceptions for family planning services, treatment for STDs, voluntary mental health services
- So the bill's provisions related to family planning services funded by a federal Title 10 grant could
- It recognizes that some students do work to support their families, and we should respect that.
- He supported me. I see the glasses needed. I want to thank the family that brought the bill to us.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The Rules and Ethics Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and the Speaker announced schedule changes for the following week, including canceling the floor session on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
The main floor action centered on CS/HB 7033, the House tax package. Sponsor Rep. Duggan described broad tax changes, including reducing the state sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25%, exempting certain bullion sales, repealing the aviation fuel tax, delaying the natural gas fuel tax, changing corporate income tax treatment for charitable trusts, reducing the pari-mutuel tax on card rooms, and major changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use. The bill would redirect most TDT revenue toward property tax relief, dissolve tourist development councils, and include related property tax and local tax administration changes. Several amendments were debated: a Driscoll amendment to preserve local TDT flexibility failed; Duggan’s amendment giving local governments 25% discretion over TDT revenues was adopted; Eskamani’s combined-reporting amendment failed; and a Duggan amendment requiring audit certification of compliance with the TDT/property tax relief provisions was adopted. After debate, CS/HB 7033 passed 78-29.
The House then took up CS/CS/HB 1221 on local option taxes, which was presented as a companion-style measure to give local governments more flexibility while redirecting TDT revenues toward property tax relief. Supporters argued the bill would provide immediate relief to property owners and restore accountability in local tax use, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism funding, infrastructure, and local services. An amendment allowing local governments to retain 25% of TDT revenues for general purposes was adopted, and the bill passed 62-45 after floor debate.
The final item shown was the reading of CS/CS/HJR 1257, a proposed constitutional amendment related to property tax exemptions and assessment limits, but the transcript cuts off before debate or action on that measure.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Health and Human Services Committee asks for your support and motion for interim study, and
- Human Services Committee asks for your support<00:59:17.440><c> and</c><00:59:17.680><c> motion</c><
- So, I believe before we can strengthen the policy so that it better supports businesses and working families
- So, I believe before we can strengthen the policy so that it better supports businesses and working families
- So, I believe before we can strengthen the policy so that it better supports businesses and working families
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- even understand the language, we bring support to the places and families that already trust the school
- We've connected families to health and dental services.
- We help families access mental health support. We support early learning and after-school programs.
- Because of her leadership, the services stayed in place, students stayed supported, and families stayed
- Instead of families missing work to chase services, everything is in one place.
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee began by approving a change to the agenda and then approved the minutes from a prior meeting. It then took up House Joint Memorial 11, which urges Idaho’s congressional delegation to fully fund the federal IDEA commitment for special education. Senator Burtenshaw argued that Congress promised up to 40% of national average per-pupil spending but has never met that threshold, leaving Idaho districts to cover large shortfalls through local funds and levies. A representative from Fruitland School District testified in support, describing a nearly $790,000 local gap and saying the memorial would send a unified message to federal lawmakers. Senator Zito opposed the memorial, saying the federal government has failed to meet its commitment for decades and that Idaho should stop relying on federal promises, though he emphasized his support for special-needs students. The committee voted to send H.J.M. 11 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, with Senator Zito requesting to be recorded as voting no.
The committee next considered RS 33-392, a proposal to create regional service centers so school districts and charter schools can share specialized services that are difficult or costly to provide independently, especially in rural areas. Burtenshaw said the measure would help districts share staff such as speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and business managers, with no new ongoing funding required beyond a one-time $1 million startup amount already reflected in the governor’s budget. The committee voted to send the proposal forward for a full hearing.
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to informational presentations. Jason Sevy, president of the Idaho School Board Association and chair of the Marsing School Board, described Marsing’s community schools model, which partners with nonprofits and service providers to address food insecurity, health needs, mental health, and attendance barriers. He said the model improved student engagement and attendance and asked policymakers to remove funding barriers so districts can use resources more flexibly. The committee then heard from Meridian Technical Charter High School leaders and students, who described the school’s career-and-technical education model, internships, high graduation rates, industry credentials, and student leadership opportunities. Students said the school helped them find career direction and build confidence, and the school leader discussed possible expansion through hybrid models and the need for continued advocacy for school programs.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. Jan 29th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Ours has always been a family that has been involved in public service, and I look forward to continuing
- In terms of a Addiction services and substance abuse services are a priority for me.
- Common services are being cut in rural hospitals, including maternity services.
- Are you supportive of these onesies? I'm supportive of vaccines.
- I support the CDC.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- to wrap our service men and women up and support them in their service so that no other parents would
- can receive support services, and then they can have that help, we just think this is hugely important
- , promote early screening and support services for adolescents, reduce stigma, and improve access to
- We have a small contract with the Department of Developmental Services to perform what's called family
- We have a small contract with the Department of Developmental Services to perform what's called family
Summary:
The hearing covered a wide range of bills, with substantial testimony on commemorative days and several local development measures. Early testimony focused on competing proposals about Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Senator Comerford and others supported redesignating the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while several Italian American legislators and advocates opposed changing Columbus Day and instead urged a separate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on August 9 or another date. Committee members noted the long-running debate, discussed the state flag and motto review process, and emphasized that any changes would require legislation. No votes were taken during the hearing.
The committee also heard strong support for a Fred Korematsu Day bill, with testimony from advocates, legal organizations, community leaders, and Korematsu’s daughter. Witnesses described Korematsu’s resistance to Japanese American incarceration during World War II, argued that his story remains relevant amid current immigration and civil liberties concerns, and said the designation would help educate students and the public. A separate bill to designate September as PCOS Awareness Month drew testimony from Senator Miranda and health advocates, who described the disorder’s prevalence, frequent misdiagnosis, fertility and pregnancy risks, and the value of public awareness and education.
Other bills discussed included a Domestic Workers’ Rights Day proposal, supported by Representative Garcia and Representative Sousa, who spoke about the invisibility and vulnerability of domestic workers and the importance of recognizing their labor. The committee also heard support for a veteran suicide awareness and remembrance day, a Boston branch library and affordable housing project in Dorchester, and a Fall River waterfront redevelopment bill transferring land to the local redevelopment authority for a major mixed-use project. In addition, Senator Miranda testified in favor of a memorial portrait for former Representative Doris Bunty, highlighting her pioneering role in the legislature and Boston public housing. The hearing was hybrid and lengthy, with the chair repeatedly asking witnesses to be concise and noting that testimony would be public record.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- Angela Melody Young testifying in strong support of the Early Childhood priority to help with services
- the needs of the kids and the supporting the needs of the kids and the families<00:53:09.319><c> thank
- c> this</c> families thank you for supporting this families thank you for supporting this Bill<00:53:
- and low-income families class families and low-income families it'd<01:05:29.799><c> be</c><01:05:30.000
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- They pay for police officers, firefighters, emergency response, and other core services that families
- I support the governor in his effort to reduce property tax burdens on Florida families and businesses
- Schools may receive less support, parks may deteriorate, public safety services may be strained, and
- The very services that help working families, seniors, and children's drive could be placed at risk.
- , and mosquito services.
Summary:
The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment on property tax reform. The measure would increase the homestead exemption in stages, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses such as public safety, education, infrastructure, natural resources, debt service, employee benefits, and certain administrative costs. Supporters, led by Senator Avila, argued the proposal would provide meaningful property tax relief and push local governments to rein in spending, while opponents warned it would shift costs to fees, reduce local flexibility, and threaten funding for core services.
Several amendments were offered and rejected. Senator Sharief proposed an income-based circuit breaker for property tax relief; Senator Smith offered a sunset clause; and Senator Berman proposed revising the ballot statement to better match the amended proposal and remove outdated references. Each amendment failed on recorded votes. During questioning and debate, senators pressed Avila on the ballot language, the effect on local services, whether the legislature could later restrict local spending by statute, and whether renters would benefit. Avila said the ballot language was not his and repeatedly stated he was presenting the governor’s proposal, while also saying local governments would need to prioritize budgets and that future legislatures could address implementation details.
After the amendment votes, the joint resolution was read a third time and moved into final debate. Supporters said the proposal would give homeowners relief and force fiscal discipline at the local level. Opponents, including Senators Nathan, Bracey Davis, Smith, Polsky, and Errington, argued the measure was rushed, lacked a completed fiscal analysis or replacement revenue, and could harm police, fire, libraries, parks, housing, and other local services. They also criticized the ballot summary as misleading, especially regarding the staged homestead exemption increase. The transcript ends during debate, before any final vote on the joint resolution itself.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- based on a service model.
- just to cover those services.
- families.
- It's a service that, when well-resourced and started early, supports families and students to the point
- special education services to families.
Keywords:
special education, funding gap, dyslexia, House Bill 2, Senate Bill 568, House Bill 3928, disability penalty
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on special education funding, with significant discussions around House Bill 2 (HB2), Senate Bill 568 (SB568), and House Bill 3928 (HB3928). Key speakers advocated for increased funding to close the estimated $1.7 billion annual gap that affects special education in Texas public schools. Several witnesses, including educators and students affected by dyslexia, provided personal testimonies about the impact of insufficient funding and the disability penalty, which penalizes schools financially for identifying students needing special education services. The committee demonstrated a strong commitment to advocate for changes that would improve special education resources and training for teachers, thereby ensuring that all Texas children receive the educational support they need to thrive.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Greg Burr with the California Family Council in support. Thank you.
- California Family Council in support. Thank you.
- support.
- I strongly support. Others in support: Thank you for your service.
- Heather Hossler with California Indian Legal Services, in strong support. All right.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><01:21:22.120><c> services</c><01:21:23.120><c> this</c> and housing support services this and housing
- support services this funding<01:21:23.760><c> is</c><01:21:24.080><c> is</c><01:21:24.280><c> Cru</
- </c> cut housing and and housing support cut housing and and housing support services<01:21:42.040><c
- These are people and lives and families that are being supported with this funding.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Grant on behalf of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services in support.
- Sophia Laurie with California Family Council in support.
- Grant on behalf of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services in support.
- and Family Services in support.
- Al Grant on behalf of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services This is in support.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- to support me?
- And most importantly, your family. Thank you for your service. And most importantly, your family.
- There's a couple other families that might take advantage. of starting a support group one day.
- , and accessibility of services; traits of high-quality support coordination; best practices and areas
- competencies, and standardize the assessment of support coordinator service provisions.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Will they cut services for our DDD families? Are they in peril again once again this year?
- , their families.
- And it'll take away the services from the children and the kids and the families that need this.
- And it'll take away the services from the children and the kids and the families that need this.
- Health and Human Services and Government. HB 4134, fire service station fund.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS, HHS DEFER, HHS DEFER, HHS DEFER, HHS-HRE Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Hawaii Youth Services and support Hawaii Youth Services Network<00:04:21.280><c> and</c><00:04:21.520
- It will help families access services and provide material support for basic needs.
- It will help families access services and provide material support for basic needs, and it will help
- It will help families access services and provide material support for basic needs, and it will help
- First up, Department of Health and support. Director of Human Services: Thank you.
Summary:
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony on several measures related to child welfare, health care access, overdose response, disability services, and waste management. For SB 710 on child welfare, the Department of Human Services, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Attorney General’s office, and multiple advocacy groups testified in support, with the Governor’s office noting support but deferring to the Attorney General on implementation because of separation-of-powers concerns. For SB 952 on child welfare services, DHS, the Governor’s office, and child- and trauma-informed care advocates supported the bill, saying it would help families access services, provide basic material support, and reduce strain on the child welfare system. SB 954 on a home health services rate study also drew support, including from DHS, the Hawaii Healthcare Association, and a public testifier who said the study would help ensure funds reach low-income, disabled, and kupuna recipients. SB 957 on overdose prevention received support from the Department of Health and the Attorney General, who said overdose prevention centers are evidence-based but raised federal-law concerns and recommended amendments; the Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center and others also testified in support.
The committee then moved to the 1:00 regular calendar and heard SB 850 on disability health disparity, which was supported by the Executive Office on Aging, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Hawaii Disability Rights Center, self-advocates, and others. Testimony emphasized that a disparity study could improve workforce development, training, and services for people with disabilities. SB 838 on continuous glucose monitoring drew support from health agencies and advocates, with testimony stressing that monitors can be critical for some diabetes patients. SB 829 on health care was supported by the Department of Health and health care stakeholders, who said it would help rotating physicians serve neighbor islands without local hospital privileges and align with CMS rules. SB 446 on waste management drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health and several public entities provided comments, the County of Maui opposed, and environmental advocates urged stronger aquifer protections and limits on ash reuse.
During decision making, the committee adopted recommendations to pass SB 298, SB 322, SB 299, SB 450, SB 451, SB 949, SB 710, SB 957, SB 69, and SD 952 with various amendments, including technical changes, blank appropriations, and defective dates. SB 323, SB 324, SB 712, SB 950, SB 954, and SB 959 were deferred, largely because companion House measures were moving or similar Senate measures had already passed. The chair also announced recesses to find quorum and noted that some bills from the earlier Monday calendar were being deferred to avoid duplication.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're in strong support of the bill.
- in support.
- Do you have any primary witnesses in support?
- For example, family members being diagnosed with cancer so a client can't receive services, or having
- I urge your support. Thank you. Any additional folks in the room wish to express support?
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 8, 2026, with a quorum established and 59 bills listed for consideration. The committee first approved two consent calendars: several bills were sent to the Assembly floor on a due-pass basis, and a smaller set was approved due-pass but not eligible for the floor consent calendar. The proposed suspense calendar was then deemed approved without individual debate on those measures.
The committee heard several bills in regular order. AB 1977, sponsored by the Secretary of State, would clean up and clarify the Online Notarization Act to support implementation by 2030; it drew no opposition and was approved. AB 2011 would codify existing federal mental health parity standards into state law; supporters said it would preserve enforcement authority, while health plans opposed it as premature given federal uncertainty and possible premium impacts; the bill was placed on the B roll call. AB 1673 would give county fish and game commissions more flexibility to use certain revenues for wildlife conflict prevention, and it advanced on an A roll call. AB 2233 would allow unused authorized ABA therapy hours for children with autism to be made up within the authorization period; supporters emphasized access and continuity of care, while insurers warned of higher costs and reduced utilization safeguards; it advanced on an A roll call. AB 1660, as amended, would give courts more flexibility in cases involving financial institutions and public guardians/conservators, with supporters saying it could save counties time and money; it was approved due-pass as amended.
During general public comment, speakers voiced support for AB 2081 and AB 1667, and opposition to AB 1777. After public comment and final vote recording for absent members, the committee adjourned.