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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:02:56.879><c> They</c> firefighters occupational diseases.
- They firefighters occupational diseases.
- They are limited to the number of days that they work.
- They are limited an additional expense.
Bills:
HB431 , HB466 , HB523 , HB521 , SB182 , SB300 , HB431 , HB466 , HB523 , HB521 , SB182 , SB300
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
Monroe County, sheriff, sheriff compensation, county salary, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, law enforcement pay, public official salary, county budget, Alabama local legislation, service contracts, consumer protection, advertising disclosure, insurance, contract cancellation, parole procedures, advocacy, parole board
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- That this somehow limits our ability to recover the fraud on behalf of the state.
- therapists and to occupational therapy assistants.
- It provides relative to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistance to provide for the
- therapists and to occupational therapy assistance. occupational therapists and to occupational therapy
- The documents are... ...licenses, occupancy agreements, and then make all those records public.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Summary:
The committee first heard opening remarks from LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein and CMS Medicaid Director Dan Brillman, who discussed ongoing federal-state collaboration and praised Louisiana’s work on Medicaid and health system reforms. The committee then took up House Bill 1214 by Chairman Miller, which would create an Office of State Healthcare Facilities within LDH to centralize oversight of five state-operated inpatient facilities. LDH said the bill would streamline administration, combine shared services, add no new FTEs, and improve care and outcomes for vulnerable residents. Members asked about capacity and waiting lists at the facilities, and the bill was reported favorably without objection.
The committee next considered House Bill 1041 by Representative Ghali, a medical-freedom bill aimed at prohibiting denial of access or discrimination based on “medical intervention status.” After amendments were adopted, the bill was narrowed to exclude K-12 schools, colleges, hospitals, health care facilities, and tuberculosis-related actions, while keeping existing school outbreak exclusion law in place. Supporters, including patients, nurses, physicians, and advocacy groups, testified that mandates during COVID caused coercion, job loss, and harm, and argued for bodily autonomy and informed consent. Opponents, including the Louisiana Hospital Association, American Lung Association, and Louisiana Families for Vaccines, said the amendments addressed some concerns but warned the bill could weaken outbreak protections for children; after debate, the committee reported the bill favorably with amendments.
The committee then heard House Bill 414 by Representative Chenevere, which closes a loophole in background-check law by barring hiring of certain direct-care workers with substantially similar out-of-state convictions that would disqualify them in Louisiana. Amendments clarified the definition of covered workers, removed licensed ambulance personnel, and addressed documentation and third-party screening. The Attorney General’s office said the bill is intended to protect vulnerable Medicaid beneficiaries from people with serious criminal histories, and supporters from disability and EMS communities backed the measure. The bill was reported favorably with amendments.
Finally, the committee began House Bill 786 by Representative Egan, which would prohibit managed care organizations from using extrapolation to determine provider audit overpayments or recoupments, requiring decisions to be based on actual claims. Members discussed a proposed amendment preserving the Department of Health and Department of Justice’s ability to use extrapolation in fraud investigations under existing law, but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- I went to these occupations, right?
- </c> doesn't have that kind of limit. doesn't have that kind of limit.
- So um I does put a a time limit on that.
- </c> undermines its purpose and limits undermines its purpose and limits opportunities<01:04:38.400><
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
Keywords:
North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Oct 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- We looked at the occupations that had the most critical workforce need, and then we're also— Looked at
- And then I'll also say that we recognize that too—that there were some occupations that may not have
- I think that, you know, those students right away may not be moving into the highest-paid occupation.
- It may be that they are going to law school, going to another... ...occupation.
- We have limited resources this year, and this, of course, is significant dollars.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard a presentation on the State University System’s new strategic plan, SUS 30, and its legislative budget request. University officials described the plan’s five priorities: One SUS collaboration, elevating student success, operational excellence, world-class talent, and innovative research and economic development. They highlighted Florida’s continued status as the top higher education system in the nation, low tuition, strong graduation outcomes, rising median wages for graduates, and expanded use of the My Florida Future website to help students and families compare degree outcomes and earnings. Members asked for follow-up information on programs of strategic emphasis, mental health and social work workforce needs, wage data over time, and how the system supports innovation moving toward commercialization.
The committee also discussed campus safety, prompted in part by recent events at FSU. System officials said universities and the Florida College System recently held a safety summit to share best practices on building security, threat assessment, and coordination with law enforcement, and they agreed to provide a report back to the committee after the Board of Governors reviews recommendations in November. Senators also raised questions about Pell student support, first-generation student success, and whether liberal arts graduates’ earnings catch up over time. Officials said Pell students are tracked through performance-based funding metrics and that the system’s accountability plans will continue to emphasize access and completion.
A separate update covered line funding for nursing and health care partnerships. Officials said the $6 million appropriation was fully subscribed through 24 proposals from all 10 nursing programs, supporting scholarships, faculty recruitment, internships, simulation, and licensure preparation. They reported over 1,900 new nursing graduates, more than 200 new student slots, over 300 scholarships, and a 92% NCLEX pass rate. Senators asked about expanding eligibility for the program, and staff said that issue would be revisited this year.
The Board of Governors’ legislative budget request totaled $634.5 million and included $295 million for performance-based funding institutional investment, a request to restore and increase the state investment portion to $400 million, $125 million for preeminence funding, $100 million for faculty recruitment and retention, $6.4 million for UF/IFAS extension workload, and $3.1 million for State Fire Marshal inspections. The chair noted that resources are limited and that difficult budget decisions lie ahead. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Maybe we should add occupational safety gear.
- And certainly you could include occupational safety in that list and still have it be a brief list, just
- And I think that could be limiting.
- where there are other situations where that's provable without the officer asking, we don't want to limit
- I think in practical terms, it's limiting to the law and could potentially undermine it.
Bills:
HCR3028
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it.
The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also eliminates the restriction that limited the clearinghouse to sharing national criminal
- that there is one accountable administrator overseeing compliance and data security while allowing limited
- that there is one accountable administrator overseeing compliance and data security while allowing limited
- I mean, the data has shown that so with the restrictions on supply limits, accidents did increase with
- medical marijuana patients having to on supply limits, accidents did increase with medical marijuana
Bills:
S0042 , S0196 , S0878 , S0902 , S0914 , S1092 , S1168 , S1340 , S1404 , S1414 , S1684 , S1686
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met to hear and vote on a series of health, human services, and education-related bills, along with a presentation of the committee’s proposed HHS budget. The budget was described as increasing by more than $2.1 billion over the current base, with major funding highlighted for Medicaid and KidCare, rural health, provider rate increases, child welfare, mental health and substance use, opioid treatment, Alzheimer’s initiatives, cancer research, ADAP, veterans’ services, and IT modernization. Public testimony on the budget focused heavily on AIDS Drug Assistance Program funding and concerns about Department of Health changes affecting access, premium assistance, notice, and continuity of care for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Among the bills reported favorably were measures on podiatric medicine and tissue-based products (SB 1092), background screening and clearinghouse procedures (SB 1168), child protective investigations involving specific medical diagnoses and second opinions (SB 42), clinical laboratory personnel licensure standards (SB 878), uterine fibroid data tracking and research (SB 196), medical marijuana treatment center oversight and related health provisions (SB 902), dyslexia and dyscalculia screening and intervention in schools (SB 1340), memory care licensure for assisted living facilities (SB 1404), congenital CMV education materials (SB 1414), Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption bills (SB 1684 and SB 1686), and occupational therapy dry needling licensure standards (SB 914). Several bills were amended before passage, including SB 1092, SB 42, SB 902, SB 1684, and SB 1404.
Testimony generally came from professional associations, advocacy groups, and affected stakeholders, with support voiced for most measures. The committee adopted amendments on the floor, heard no opposition during debate on the bills described, and then voted to report each measure favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded in the affirmative on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (05/13/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
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- :43.280><c> with</c><00:29:43.480><c> a</c> these graphs show occupations with a these graphs show occupations
- in all the lowest-paying occupations in all the states. states. states.
- . occupations. occupations.
- </c> of wages for those specific occupations. of wages for those specific occupations.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Starting this week, time spent for considering resolutions and recognitions will be limited.
- HB 4215 by Hunter relating to the regulation of delivery network companies, requiring an occupational
- HB 4222 by Louderback relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax, referred
- HB 4223 by Clary relating to unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale
- This proposal aims to limit the increases of the appraised value of the property for subsequent tax years
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Jimino, I'm going to have to cut you off because we do have a time limit.
- I realize that, but there is a time limit, and I know. How much was that time limit?
- So it was mentioned by one of the other testifiers that dentistry doesn't really view the occupation
- So it was mentioned by one of the other testifiers that dentistry doesn't really view the occupation
- I think the idea of competition and limitations, that's not the board's role.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, this is a very simple bill that will allow licensed occupational therapists who elect to complete
- So, um, initially when I looked at this, I was like, well, do occupational therapists, you know, are
- I looked at the professional anatomy and all of that training, and that satisfied me. occupational therapists
- hearing what you had to say about it and seeing the needs—because I have dealt with both licensed occupational
- The enrollee is limited under our proviso to earning 550% of SSI or less monthly.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Allowing parents to keep their occupational licenses is a more effective approach.
- who owe child support by automatically suspending their occupational license after 30 days.
- The unacceptable alternative is limited access for patients with the greatest need.
- The unacceptable alternative is limited access for patients with the greatest need.
- AB 2773 is the sunset vehicle for the Board of Occupational Therapy.
Summary:
The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with members repeatedly noting the lack of quorum while testimony continued. AB 1693 by Assemblymember Zbur would streamline local permitting for retail tenant improvements by allowing qualified professional certifiers to review plans and requiring local action within set deadlines; the California Retailers Association supported the bill, citing lengthy permit delays, and there was no opposition. AB 2010 by Assemblymember Soria would expand access to high-volume spay and neuter services, including mobile clinics, to address pet overpopulation; supporters said it would improve access in rural and underserved areas, while opponents and the Veterinary Medical Board raised concerns about safety standards and asked for amendments. AB 2195 by Assemblymember Rodriguez would stop automatic occupational license suspensions for low-income parents behind on child support; supporters argued the policy is counterproductive and hurts earning capacity, while the California Child Support Association and others said license suspension is an effective enforcement tool that brings parents to the table. The committee also heard AB 2311 by Assemblymember Chiu, which would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians; supporters said it would improve recruitment and access to care, while medical groups warned about physician autonomy and institutional influence. AB 1796 by Assemblymember Jackson would create a licensure pathway for professional interior designers and add an interior designer to the California Architects Board; supporters framed it as a public safety and professional recognition measure, while opponents said it would create confusion, unnecessary regulation, and no demonstrated public harm. AB 1739 by Assemblymember Ward would make it a crime for clergy providing therapeutic services to engage in sexual contact with a counselee, closing a gap in existing law; it drew strong support from survivor advocates and no opposition. Finally, AB 2497 by Assemblymember Johnson began testimony on modernizing the physical therapy practice act, with the author noting committee amendments that removed imaging and other provisions, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or action on that bill was completed.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 34 Apr 9th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House bill authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to
- The House bill authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to
- Commission, House No. 4924; An Act providing for the establishment of a board to oversee use and occupancy
- An Act providing for the establishment of a board to oversee use and occupancy payments for manufactured
- public meeting notices, House No. 5228; An Act authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- These are to address the occupational hazard that is associated with radiation.
- I believe this is in part due to the risks that go along with that occupation.
- My computer skills have been very limited, but since I've gone to the school, my computer skills have
- My computer skills have been very limited, but since I've gone to the school, my computer skills have
- So no one will ever suggest that I'm an advocate for, or not an advocate for, limited government.
Bills:
SB1001 , SB1011 , SB1016 , SB1052 , SB1072 , SB1100 , SB1112 , SB1113 , SB1116 , SB1118 , SB1120 , SB1121 , SB1122 , SB1123 , SB1124 , SB1125
Keywords:
appropriation, economic security, blind individuals, older adults, state funding, medical examiners, sudden infant death, autopsy protocols, forensic pathology, public health, assisted living, health care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, physician orders, informed consent, reimbursement rates, intellectual disabilities, community services, funding appropriations, foreign adversary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Aug 20th, 2025
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Occupancy is still soft, even if the numbers are high.
- So here's the real picture of our hotel occupancy.
- You can see that in In 2019, we were nearly full with 82.5% occupancy.
- Our occupancy for hotels is currently at 72.9 percent through June.
- This is not limited to Los Angeles.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- on-the-job training and classroom instruction leading to a certification in a particular trade or occupation
- So, as you've heard, construction workers experience some of the highest suicide rates of any occupation
- And so what we're trying to do here is create a pilot for those four occupations that are eligible to
- One in five PTSD claims from those four occupations result in a pension, which means those workers may
- PERC must determine the exclusive bargaining representative by either a cross-check method in limited
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
mental health, PTSD, treatment program, research, pilot program, veteran support, trauma, healthcare funding, labor, communication, Department of Labor and Industries, workplace standards, modernization, collective bargaining, labor relations, employee rights, union representation, non-covered employees, wage enforcement, labor standards
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got a few folks signed up on each side, and we're going to limit comments to about two minutes,
- and... limit comments to about two minutes.
- certain occupational licensing boards and makes other revisions.
- The order of limited relief at the time of hiring.
- The order of limited relief at the time of the alleged negligent hiring.
Bills:
HB43 , SB81 , SB178 , SB138 , SB89 , SB183 , HB27 , HB188 , HB199 , HB190 , SB117 , HB43 , HB27
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, custodial sexual misconduct, sexual misconduct, inmate abuse, prisoner exploitation, correctional staff, jail staff, detention center, probation officer, parole officer, Department of Corrections, Department of Youth Services, sheriff, county jail, municipal jail
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Florida's current occupational therapy statute does not explicitly authorize licensed occupational therapists
- The change allows occupational therapists to receive dry needling supervision from an occupational therapist
- The change allows occupational therapists to receive dry needling supervision from an occupational therapist
- Anita Berry, Florida Occupational Therapy Association, waive and support.
- I'm going to ask everybody to try to limit your testimony.
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Keywords:
nursing title, advanced practice registered nurse, advertising, professional standards, disciplinary action, uterine fibroids, public records, health privacy, epidemiology, medical information, emergency department, physicians, privacy, personal information, sickle cell disease, sickle cell anemia, pain management, controlled substances, prescribing education, continuing medical education
Summary:
The committee first considered SB 268, a public records bill for emergency physicians. A strike-all amendment narrowed and clarified the exemption, and the sponsor said it was intended to protect current emergency department physicians and eligible family members who submit a written request. Emergency physician Dr. Sean Patterson and several health care organizations supported the bill, citing threats, harassment, and safety concerns tied to mandatory reporting and patient encounters. The committee adopted the amendment and reported SB 268 favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee then heard SB 514, creating the Doula Support for Healthy Births Pilot Program in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties for pregnant and postpartum women, with priority for those affected by substance use disorder. Members discussed how the Department of Health would implement the pilot, collect data, and work with existing maternal health partners. An amendment changed the funding source to specific appropriations in the General Appropriations Act. Supporters said doula care can improve maternal and infant outcomes and help address Florida’s maternal health crisis. The bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute.
SB 36, on use of professional nursing titles, drew extensive debate over whether nurses with doctoral degrees should be able to use the title “doctor” in clinical and advertising settings while clearly identifying themselves as nurses. The sponsor said the bill was about transparency and patient clarity, while several senators raised concerns that patients could confuse DNPs with physicians. Supporters from nursing groups said the bill protects earned credentials and does not expand scope of practice. The committee adopted an amendment aligning the bill with the House version and reported SB 36 favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also reported favorably SB 864, creating a public records exemption for uterine fibroid research data; SB 844, requiring continuing education on sickle cell disease care management for certain health professionals; SB 1404, revising memory care licensing for assisted living facilities; and SB 914, clarifying dry needling authority for occupational therapists.
Finally, the committee took up SB 1758, a broad public assistance bill affecting Medicaid and SNAP. The sponsor described reforms including stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for certain able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services through a waiver, pharmacy program changes, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. Members questioned the work requirement, implementation costs, eligibility verification, and due process concerns, while the sponsor said the bill would require federal approval and legislative review before implementation. Three amendments were adopted to adjust drug list update timing, expand public testimony on the high-cost drug list, and require faster prior authorization responses with a temporary supply in emergencies. The transcript cuts off before the final disposition of SB 1758.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- ; and three, support tenable conditions for occupant evacuation and firefighter operations.
- Smoke remains contained and fire spread is limited.
- Occupants can evacuate through the building as designed.
- Okay, well, it just limits. It takes out the two-year exemption.
- And we don't want to see a limited notice.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:36 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Three states have pathways to get limited licensure without any additional training, graduate medical
- And with that, we will go to House Bill 128, Firefighter Occupational Disease Disablement.
- So, House Bill 128 updates a law regarding occupational disease disablement for firefighters.
- I was diagnosed with occupational cancer in 2016.
- Many of my patients live in rural areas with limited pharmacy options.
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I’m the Bureau Chief for the Occupational Licensing Bureau, the Division of Occupational and Professional
- Okay, next we’re going to have a presentation, basically an update from the Division of Occupational
- I’m the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Chief at the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
- licenses and this is gonna be a Um... the division of occupational licenses.
- their use to fit within the domestic exemption limits in code.
Committee:
House Resources and Conservation