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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> something</c><00:02:23.599><c> others</c> the nurse who catches something others the nurse who catches
- I am honored to recognize nurse Karen Oskins, an obstetrics nurse at Hilo Benioff Medical Center.
- </c> during a routine newborn exam, nurse during a routine newborn exam, nurse Oscans<00:03:32.480><c
- Next, we recognize nurse Renee Kojima, a home infusion nurse with Pharmarmacare Hawaii.
- But under Nurse even impersonal.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/04/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- My father, when he was alive, there was a program down there called the STAR program, and he was able
- uh uh there's a program down there called<00:45:26.680><c> the</c><00:45:27.240><c> program</c><00:45
- </c><00:46:15.960><c> star</c> did it's called the Stark program star did it's called the Stark program
- </c> to eliminate 42 boys from the program to eliminate 42 boys from the program currently<01:24:44.800
- </c><02:43:50.319><c> educational</c> are essential programming educational are essential programming
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 6, February 16, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:49:49.280><c> every</c> uh associate degrees of nursing every uh associate degrees of nursing
- Legally there is no young adult..." nursing, home care, vet science, medical nursing, home care, vet
- This is doctors, nurses, and EMTs.
- And then on doctors, nurses, and EMTs.
- </c> And really the a big part of our program And really the a big part of our program are<03:28:37.120
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The program is wholly outsourced.
- And so with the now new condo program, we have seen that drawing the line between the two programs and
- And so with the now new condo program, we have seen that drawing the line between the two programs and
- It is the bonded facility program. The bonded facility program.
- or we cut a program.
Summary:
The committee heard three informational presentations. First, Lieutenant Rob Rowe of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission discussed derelict vessel removal, explaining the legal definition of derelict and at-risk vessels, the causes of vessel abandonment, and the impact of recent hurricanes on the number of cases. He said FWC has nearly 1,000 active derelict vessel cases, with 576 ready for removal, and described the agency’s use of ARPA funds, grants to local governments, contractor lists, and the V-TIP vessel turn-in program to speed removals and prevent vessels from becoming derelict. Senators asked about how to expedite removals, insurance coverage, due process timelines, and storage challenges; Rowe said the 21-day process is constrained by constitutional due process and that more staffing and prevention funding would help.
Next, Stephen Fielder of the Department of Financial Services presented on the My Safe Florida Home program, which provides grants for homeowners to harden homes before storms. He reviewed program eligibility, grant types, reimbursement averages, and performance data, and said the program has received $633 million in appropriations overall. He noted that the program is outsourced to private vendors, has low administrative overhead, and has processed large numbers of inspections and reimbursements. Senators questioned contractor requirements, permits, overhead costs, and whether the program should be brought in-house; Fielder said permits are required before reimbursement, contractor licensing is verified, and the department is considering several administrative clarifications, including townhome roof work, inspection expiration, and whether grants should be limited per person or per home. A retired educator also testified in support of more assistance for homeowners facing insurance problems.
Finally, Tom Berger of the Department of Management Services outlined the Florida Facilities Pool and the state’s real estate development and management work. He described the bonded facility program, the state’s 112 managed facilities, lease administration, parking contracts, maintenance operations, and more than $1 billion in active construction projects. He highlighted major projects such as the Emergency Operations Center, Capitol complex upgrades, a new visitor screening center, and facilities for other agencies including veterans’ services, juvenile justice, and the courts. Senators asked about lease terms, appropriation language, vacancy in leased space, and whether the state uses a uniform lease form; Berger said the lease document is standardized and that agencies determine their space needs. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment by motion.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- That benefits both the Medicaid Program and the general fund.
- That benefits both the Medicaid Program and the general fund.
- nurses?
- nurse nurse practitioners<01:53:54.040><c> in</c><01:53:54.400><c> statute</c><01:53:55.280><c> some
- </c> clear that this is an optional program clear that this is an optional program for<02:02:28.400><
Committee:
Senate Finance
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- You can show how you're going to continue, or the local district or charter will continue the program
- You can show how you're going to continue, or the local district or charter will continue the program
- particularly concerned with the CTE courses related to medical instruction, related to the coursework for nursing
- and CNA instruction... ...the coursework for nursing and CNA instruction.
Committee:
House Education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Capital Budget Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This budget also proposes targeted investments in a few grant programs.
- and the small district and state tribal compact school modernization program.
- Critically, this is not a grant program.
- Consequently, we're counting on the small schools modernization program.
- Those sorts of programs incrementally let us make improvements.
Summary:
The House Capital Budget Committee opened its first hearing of the session on HB 2295 and briefly heard a presentation from OFM Senior Budget Advisor Jen Masterson on Governor Ferguson’s proposed supplemental capital budget. She said the proposal uses about $396 million in new appropriations, leaving roughly $5.4 million in remaining bond authority, and includes major investments in housing, urgent state facility needs, climate-related projects, K-12 school safety and modernization, and higher education minor works. The housing package was the largest share, with $225 million for the Housing Trust Fund, plus funding for homeownership, preservation, manufactured housing communities, and flood-impacted home repair. Committee members asked follow-up questions about Rainier School and juvenile rehabilitation projects, and staff said Rainier School was on the plan and that juvenile rehabilitation funding included flexible capacity funding and facility improvements.
Public testimony was largely supportive of the governor’s housing, education, climate, and natural resources proposals, while several speakers urged changes. Housing advocates, Habitat for Humanity, community land trusts, and service providers backed the Housing Trust Fund and homeownership funding, including support for manufactured housing preservation and transit-oriented affordable housing. School and college representatives supported small district modernization, seismic safety, lead remediation, and minor works funding, while some asked for additional support for specific projects such as Cascadia College’s new building, Central Washington University’s feeder line replacement, and WSU Spokane health education renovations. Natural resource and tribal witnesses supported salmon recovery and community forest investments, but asked for more funding for RCO community forest and estuary programs.
A major recurring concern was the proposed $75 million transfer from the Public Works Assistance Account, which cities, counties, sewer and water districts, and the Public Works Board said would jeopardize low-interest loans already awarded for local infrastructure projects and shift costs onto distressed communities. Other testimony opposed the budget’s omission of certain projects, including the University of Washington’s power plant decarbonization work and a Spokane cultural hub, while some local governments requested funding for wastewater and flood-control projects. No votes were taken; the chair closed the public hearing after testimony concluded.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 11th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As policymakers, we must continue to support victims and assist with these programs and community-based
- Manager Amy DeVoll, Client Services Supervisor Dave Crop, program coordinators Zella Mirieta, and Odalis
- A nurse, a teacher, a firefighter, a caregiver, a grocery worker, construction worker, a public servant
- A nurse, a teacher, a firefighter, a caregiver, a grocery worker, a construction worker, a public servant
- passing, Steve turned CSAC into a force at the Capitol while developing and enhancing a menu of programs
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (10-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:31:56.559><c> who</c> and physically assaulted the nurse who and physically assaulted the nurse
- > Programming discussions centered around Programming discussions centered around these<00:40:02.800>
- </c> program after being incarcerated. program after being incarcerated.
- We always talk about, we're a lifelong program.
- But this re-entry program of actually walking with them when they get out is huge.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:05
25 RS HB 534 - AN ACT relating to actions for forcible entry and detainer: 00:01:45
25 RS SB 111 - AN ACT relating to juvenile justice: 00:23:46
Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky: 01:13:26
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment in State and County Correctional Facilities: 01:25:28, 958, all
Summary:
The committee approved the September 18 minutes and then heard testimony on House Bill 534, which would automatically seal dismissed eviction filings and protect youth from public disclosure in forcible detainer cases. Rep. Susan Tyler Whitten and George Ecklan of the Coalition for the Homeless said the bill is aimed at reducing housing barriers for Kentuckians, especially those with dismissed cases, while preserving landlords’ rights to pursue rent, collections, damages, and other legal remedies. They said the proposal was developed with input from landlords, clerks, judges, AOC, and service providers, and noted that similar laws exist in other states. Several members, including Sen. Neimes, Rep. Deetsz, Rep. Cole Carney, and Sen. Thomas, expressed support while emphasizing that the bill is narrowly tailored to dismissed cases and should not affect legitimate landlord claims; Sen. Wheeler raised concerns about cases involving settlements or delays and whether future landlords should know about them. The sponsors responded that the bill only covers dismissed actions, that dismissals require a judge’s order, and that the goal is to remove barriers created by records that remain publicly visible even when a case is resolved.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 111 on juvenile justice. Commissioner Randy White, Kentucky Hospital Association President Nancy Galvanny, and Dr. Clark Lester of the University of Kentucky said the bill would require a secure state-run facility for youth with high-acuity mental health needs in detention and, until that is built, create a process with incentives for private hospitals to provide inpatient treatment with safeguards and increased compensation. They argued that detention is not an appropriate setting for severely mentally ill, violent youth and that private psychiatric hospitals often refuse these referrals or discharge them early. Dr. Lester cited recent referral data showing high denial rates for juvenile justice youth in private hospitals in August and September, often due to aggression, and described a case in which repeated placement attempts failed because of violent and self-harming behavior. The presenters said the bill is intended to fill a service gap and improve safety and outcomes for youth, staff, and hospitals, but no vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE-SENATE AND HOUSE Jun 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This next rule does two things in the Medicaid program.
- This next rule does two things in the Medicaid program.
- What is currently allowed under the federal regulation for the Vaccines for Children program.
- The vaccine itself is gotten through the Vaccines for Children program by the provider, and so we do
- assistant training program.
Summary:
The committee reviewed a series of Arkansas DHS and Department of Health rules, most tied to 2025 legislation. Early items covered Medicaid changes including presumptive eligibility application timing, adding a fictive kin definition for foster child eligibility, raising the able account disability onset age to 46, allowing continuous glucose monitors to be billed by both pharmacy and DME providers, increasing the RSV vaccine administration fee for children, a telemedicine exemption for ET3 ambulance services, and a physical therapy access rule that also included occupational therapy. Members generally asked limited questions and most rules were reviewed without objection.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the dental rate increase rule under Act 1025. DHS said it implemented rate increases for certain pediatric, special-needs, and oral surgeon services, but not orthodontics, and it interpreted the act as applying only to oral and maxillofacial surgeons, not general dentists. The Arkansas State Dental Association and legislative sponsors testified that the intent was to cover general dentists performing oral surgery procedures for special-needs patients, estimating the broader interpretation would add about $1.5 million annually. Committee members debated the plain language of the act versus legislative intent, and the rule was reviewed, but with testimony noting the issue should be fixed in future legislation.
Later items included the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies rule adding doula and lactation consultant billing and remote monitoring benefits; an adverse decisions rule extending provider appeal time from 35 to 65 days; CNA training program updates; PASSE network-status disclosure rules; certification rules for community-based doulas and community health workers; cosmetology, massage therapy, lead-based paint, radiation, radiologic technology, and RV park rule updates. Most of these were described as technical, statutory, or federally driven changes and were reviewed without objection. The committee briefly reopened the CGM rule after a motion to expunge the prior vote, and Representative Wardlaw said he would hold the rule for further review because he believed the billing changes did not match the law’s intent. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- A social worker and a nurse at Methodist Dallas Medical Center was killed by a violent offender who was
- I hope you will join me and the Governor's Sexual Assault Survivor Program.
- I am the Deputy Director for Victim Services and Prevention Programs in the Office of the Governor's
- The department is committed to advocating for the... victim services grant program team.
- Last session, the seminal program for Texas game wardens was passed.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- She said the only health care provider you really have in a school would be the school nurse.
- a nurse can do and strict guidelines about what a social worker can do within a school.
- ><c> do</c> guidelines on what a nurse can do guidelines on what a nurse can do there's<04:42:27.160>
- for intensive ER intensive care nurse for intensive ER nurse<04:51:24.120><c> recovery</c><04:51:24.600
- ><c> years</c> nurse recovery room nurse for 42 years nurse recovery room nurse for 42 years there<04
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 763, an early bill concerning AED access at athletic events and venues. Representative Morris offered amendment 0743H to clarify the bill by removing charter schools from the language and tying AED placement to American Heart Association guidance, emphasizing that AEDs should be readily accessible within a reasonable walking distance rather than mandated on every field. The amendment and then the bill as amended both passed 17-0, and the bill was reported out as Ought to Pass with Amendment.
The committee then considered House Bill 781, requiring school districts to adopt cell phone-free education policies, and a related bill, House Bill 131. HB 781 was amended to include charter public school boards, cover other personal electronic communication devices, require at minimum restrictions on student personal cell phones during class instruction, allow superintendent-approved exceptions for medical or language needs, protect students with medical needs or disabilities under Section 504, and set an effective date of July 1, 2025. Some members argued the amendment was too prescriptive and limited local control, while supporters said it still left districts flexibility outside classroom instruction. The amendment passed 16-1, and the bill then passed Ought to Pass as Amended 16-1. HB 131, described as a mirror bill, was then retained by a 17-0 vote.
House Bill 398, a title bill requiring Holocaust and genocide studies to include impacts on people with disabilities, was moved to ITL after Representative Selig reported the genocide commission believed the topic was already being covered. That motion passed 17-0. The committee also agreed to hold several bills for later consideration, including HB 754, HB 1221, HB 360, and HB 699, citing the need for more review or missing copies.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 361, prohibiting mandatory mask policies in schools. Supporters argued the bill would preserve individual choice while preventing statewide or districtwide mandates in future public health emergencies, and cited a Department of Health and Human Services letter saying masks remain effective but decisions should be based on individual choice and risk assessment. Opponents emphasized local control and the need for districts to respond to different public health conditions. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 361 was completed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's pertaining to the MIT program. program. The cost out adjustment there is adopted.
- UTMB nurse pay parity was adopted at $526,000.
- The teacher prep program reduces uncertified teaching in core subjects and rewards teacher prep programs
- Startup program.
- Grant Program, adopted at $5 million. Turning to page 8.
Bills:
SB 1
Committee:
Senate Finance
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (2-24-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a program freedom tax credit.
- The other component addresses program integrity. The other component addresses program integrity.
- </c> other comp component addresses program other comp component addresses program integrity.<00:24:30.720
- </c> responsible uh Medicaid pro uh program. responsible uh Medicaid pro uh program.
- </c> administering public assistance programs administering public assistance programs which<00:48:44.079
Committee:
House Appropriations & Revenue
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 14, February 25, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , respectfully reports back to Program, respectfully reports back to the<00:08:30.240><c> Senate</c><
- Uh, on down then we move into the junior or the community colleges, three programs from LE, four programs
- </c><00:30:44.320><c> I</c><00:30:44.640><c> know</c> skilled nursing facility there.
- I know skilled nursing facility there.
- </c> for students, certified nursing for students, certified nursing assistants,<00:48:08.319><c> culinary
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development May 7th, 2026
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture & Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Maybe it's a program. I had to Act 30, Section 32 in that program, I mean, in that act.
- Maybe it's a program.
- 32 in that program, I mean, in that act.
- We also have Master of Science programs and a post-baccalaureate program in dietetics.
- Probably one of our top programs is our beef cattle program, production. And we developed via Dr.
Summary:
The House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development met to approve the October 3, 2024 interim minutes and then took up two resolutions. HCR 205, by Representative Kerner, urged USDA to use its Commodity Procurement Program to purchase domestic Louisiana shrimp. Supporters said shrimpers are facing very low prices, full cold storage, and an urgent need for federal purchases to stabilize the market and help local processors and fishermen. Commissioner Mike Strain explained that USDA commodity purchases can support schools, nursing homes, and food banks, and members discussed the need for cold storage, marketing, and better promotion of local seafood. The resolution was reported favorably without objection. The committee also considered HCR 188, which memorializes Congress to oppose any federal farm bill language that could negatively affect the use of hunting dogs; members said the provision had raised concerns about field trials, scent hounds, and hunting practices, and the resolution was also reported favorably without objection.
The committee then received a presentation from Southern University Ag Center and College of Agriculture leadership, led by interim president and chancellor Orlando McMeans and Executive Vice Chancellor Calvin Walker. They outlined the center’s research, teaching, and extension work, including medicinal cannabis research, beef cattle and smart ranching, viticulture, aquaculture, precision agriculture, food and nutrition, and support for small farmers and K-12 dual enrollment. They highlighted scholarship and enrollment programs, including USDA-supported 1890 scholars and JAG Stars, as well as partnerships with LSU and USDA. They also described major facility projects, including a high-tech meat processing facility, research labs, a vineyard, and a proposed 1,300-bed disaster shelter/mega shelter at the experiment station.
Members asked questions about meat-cutting and processing training, cattle genetics, and the shelter’s use when not needed for disasters. Southern officials said the new processing facility is intended to support training and workforce development, and that the shelter could also be used for events such as weddings, graduations, and agricultural activities. The committee expressed appreciation for the presentation and the work of the Ag Center. Representative Broussard then moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 28th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- degrees... ...in 1982, followed by a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science nursing degrees from
- She served in the Air Force as a nurse for 20 years, providing instruction and training in areas such
- as critical air care transport and battlefield nursing.
- I think all of these skills, in both nursing and on the military side, and her work on the civilian side
- Her education: she has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in nursing from the
Bills:
SB5223 , SB5067 , SJM8002 , SB5855 , SB5865 , SB5272 , SCR8406 , SB5000 , SB5500 , SJM8006 , SB5325 , SB5286 , SB5937
Keywords:
criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, impaired driving, driving safety, alcohol regulation, public health, transportation, Medicare, healthcare, insurance, elderly, budget impact, face coverings, civil liberties, garnishment, debt, form standardization
Summary:
The Senate opened with a ceremonial welcome for the Washington National Guard, including a color guard, prayer, and a resolution recognizing the Guard’s service. Senate Resolution 8668 was adopted unanimously, with members praising the Guard’s flood response, election support, counterdrug work, youth programs, and community assistance. The Senate also confirmed three gubernatorial appointments to college boards of trustees: Ann M. McQuaid to Bellingham Technical College, Eliza Munoz Estee to Grays Harbor College, and Felicia Hancock-Lewis to Wenatchee Valley College, each by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes.
On legislation, the Senate passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5865 on garnishment forms after adopting an amendment delaying the effective date to May 1, 2027. The chamber also passed Substitute Senate Bill 5855 on law enforcement face coverings after rejecting several amendments that would have broadened or clarified exceptions, including proposals related to timing after transport, warrants, and other scenarios. Debate centered on federal immigration enforcement, public safety, accountability, and whether the bill would affect local law enforcement; the bill ultimately passed on a 30-19 vote.
The Senate then passed Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5105, with a technical amendment, to address explicit depictions of minors and AI-generated or altered child sexual abuse material. It also passed Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5268, updating community custody provisions for unlawful firearm possession after a date-fixing amendment. Engrossed Senate Bill 5081, revising unattended motor vehicle rules for remote starts, passed unanimously. Senate Joint Memorial 8002, urging action on Medicare Advantage overpayments and fraud and supporting original Medicare, also passed unanimously.
Finally, the Senate advanced Substitute Senate Bill 5067, lowering the DUI blood alcohol threshold from 0.08 to 0.05. Supporters framed it as a public safety measure to reduce impaired driving, while opponents argued it would have limited effect and that enforcement and staffing issues were more important. The bill was debated at length and then passed 38-11.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 16th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- floor with a couple of provisions on voluntary and involuntary withdrawals from the DWI Interlock program
- Clarification related to the payment for nursing services provided by a household member of an injured
- She's not just a mother; she's also a school nurse in a district in my house district.
- We have a short call emergency substitute teacher program that was made permanent.
- We double down on failed trains, failed programs, failed bureaucracy.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It requires that an education preparation program participant who is certified in exceptional student
- 2027, as a condition of continued approval for these education preparation programs.
- And instead of calls saying, hey, you know, do you think this grant program qualifies?
- notice to all eligible adults when they enroll in the program.
- The pilot program involves... ...and other public nonprofit entities for day-to-day operations.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- efficient things you can do is replace human teachers with AI, which we see happening right now in programs
- As of November in 2025, the National CODIS program has produced over 780 hits.
- there, and they have some gelato, and they have some students that are showing off some of their programs
- in nursing and engineering.
- in nursing and engineering.