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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 10th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , all of the public service... ...supposed to be able to provide for all of the safety net services,
- all of the public services, all the promises that have been made to the people.
- , library districts, library service centers.'
- The libraries provide that service for free.
- The libraries provide that service for free.
Summary:
The House debated a series of amendments to a major income tax bill, with repeated arguments over tax fairness, affordability, administrative feasibility, and the role of the Department of Revenue. Early motions to reconsider a failed child care amendment were rejected, and Amendment 2561, which would have restricted data sharing with the IRS, was also defeated after debate over privacy, federal relationships, and whether the proposal was administrable. Amendment 2579, which would have required annual reporting on the tax’s effects on filers, businesses, and charitable donations, likewise failed, with supporters emphasizing transparency and opponents arguing DOR was not the right agency and the report was too speculative. Amendment 2598, proposing to use half of new revenue for a broad sales tax cut, was rejected despite arguments that it would reduce regressivity and provide immediate relief; Amendment 2556, expanding sales tax exemptions for diapers and other child-care essentials to include adult diapers and earlier implementation, also failed after debate over scope and timing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Not public.
- And we'll open up public testimony.
- We also were removed from public schooling.
- Thank you for your husband's service to my hometown, McKinney, and to your service as well.
- Be responsible for that service.
Bills:
SB30 , SB517 , SB1313 , SB1314 , SB1316 , SB1541 , SB1698 , SB1845 , SB1860 , SB2420 , SB2429
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights.
The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:54:52.319><c> are</c> public and private entities are public and private entities are permitted
- </c><01:22:20.320><c> to</c> for people in the general public to for people in the general public to
- Hampshire Commission for Human Rights to Hampshire Commission for Human Rights to enforce<01:32:02.400
- </c><01:40:29.440><c> only</c><01:40:29.679><c> for</c> services that are restricted only for services
- </c> they're also forced to provide services they're also forced to provide services to<01:43:09.440>
Committee:
House Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Casting provisional ballot requirement 3/9/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think we have a long history of striking that balance in the way that both works for the public
- /c><00:10:30.880><c> courts</c><00:10:31.440><c> and</c><00:10:31.680><c> by</c><00:10:31.920><c> public
- </c> tested both by courts and by public tested both by courts and by public opinion<00:10:33.279><c>
- for the public, works for voters,<00:10:48.560><c> and</c><00:10:48.800><c> works</c><00:10:49.120><
- </c> a response to what happened in Florida a response to what happened in Florida in<00:11:07.680><c
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (03/12/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the intern deputy director for the Division of Public Health Services.
- joined</c><01:39:07.040><c> here</c> Public Health Services I'm joined here Public Health Services I'm
- service, etc.
- It is performing an essential public service in every way, not just what she does but what all of her
- way</c> essential Public Service in every way essential Public Service in every way not<02:14:57.840
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25 - Part 2
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill requires a work group, potentially the dental services advisory committee or subcommittee, to
- ,</c> access to and cost of dental services, access to and cost of dental services, critical<00:04:34.800
- </c> people that are enrolled in uh public people that are enrolled in uh public programs.<00:07:27.280
- Is there anybody from the public that would like to speak on the bill? Okay.
- ,</c><00:54:44.000><c> in</c> practicing in Tennessee, in Florida, in practicing in Tennessee, in Florida
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These are terms that will be fleshed out by the Public Service Commission during the public regulation
- Service Commission, the public advocate, and many others.
- utility and the large energy user, and it must be approved by the Public Service Commission.
- Whatever the Public Service Commission does will need to be consistent with what PJM determines coming
- But it explicitly has the contemplation that the Public Service Commission will promulgate regulations
Summary:
The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote.
Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program.
The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development May 7th, 2026
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture & Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Marshall and I wanted to do was to have wraparound services at the college level.
- She graduated last May, and now she works for the FAS Foreign Agricultural Service.
- If you understand what Foreign Agricultural Service does for the United States, it's a very critical
- I have the pledge of service. My name is Calvin Ruben Walker.
- And now she works for the, what is it, the FAS Foreign Act Service.
Committees:
House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture & Rural Development , House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development
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.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Higher Education Jul 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's how the public views that asset.
- It's an important tool for the service that we're supposed to provide.
- Our public education system is suffering.
- Our public education system is suffering.
- Okay, and that's due to Texas Space Commission. Okay.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Higher Education met to review interim charges on the Permanent University Fund (PUF), the Available University Fund (AUF), the Higher Education Fund (HEAF), and the Texas University Fund (TUF). Legislative Budget Board staff outlined how each fund works, including PUF’s constitutional role for UT and Texas A&M, HEAF’s capital support for institutions outside those systems, and TUF’s research funding for eligible universities. They also described TUF’s growing corpus and distribution changes, and noted which institutions are nearing eligibility. Committee members asked about distribution formulas, comparisons to other states, and how funds are allocated among system institutions.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now go into public hearing.
- As far as I know, Brooks Law just passed Florida. Just passed Florida?
- Do you think that 8 p.m. on a Monday holiday is an appropriate time to allow the public to hear public
- This is a public-private partnership.
- It's not based on public health.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- buying services.
- Districts and public charter schools participating in and buying services through these regional service
- It would strengthen services to students with disabilities, reduce, It would strengthen services to students
- Public education is the pipeline to democracy.
- So we have a public school wait list.
Committee:
Senate Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Select Committee on Cybersecurity and Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Aug 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You take their Take-9 effort, which is a national cybersecurity public service campaign...
- Aspen Institute, you take their Take-9 effort, which is a National Cybersecurity Public Service campaign
- So how do we get them the services they need?
- So how do we get them the services they need?
- Open weight means the model parameters are public.
Summary:
The joint informational hearing focused on how frontier AI is changing cybersecurity, with testimony from OpenAI, Anthropic, Palo Alto Networks, California OES/Cal-CSIC, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Witnesses said AI is making attacks faster, cheaper, and more scalable, while also giving defenders new tools for vulnerability discovery, incident response, and patching. Several recent incidents were discussed, including AI systems autonomously reaching real production systems during testing, and AI-assisted cyber activity against critical infrastructure, especially water systems and operational technology.
OpenAI and Anthropic described their internal safety and evaluation processes, including pre-release testing, layered safeguards, monitoring, and restricted access programs for vetted defenders. They discussed the recent Hugging Face and related incidents as lessons in safer testing, stronger isolation, and the need for independent review. Both companies emphasized that the same capabilities that can find vulnerabilities can also be used offensively, and said they are working to put advanced cyber tools into the hands of trusted defenders, including California agencies and utilities.
State officials from Cal OES said California is expanding its cyber posture through CalSecure 2.0, the California Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook, MS-ISAC membership, and a secure portal for reporting under SB 53. They said the state is working with CDT, local governments, and critical infrastructure partners to improve cyber hygiene, information sharing, and incident response, especially for water districts and other resource-strapped entities. Palo Alto Networks described the scale of current threats and the value of machine-speed defense, virtual patching, and attack-surface monitoring. Lawrence Livermore warned that open-weight models pose distinct risks because they can be downloaded, modified, and used without developer oversight, and argued that the U.S. should not cede leadership in that space to China. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with calls for continued collaboration and follow-up briefings.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> don't even work for the Park Service don't even work for the Park Service they<00:19:11.880><c>
- <c> said</c><00:20:31.400><c> here</c> to Public Service as Hamilton said here to Public Service as Hamilton
- Right now, they're laying people off—public servants who provide essential services.
- Right now, they're laying people off—public servants who provide essential services.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To now have had the privilege of working alongside him during my tenure in public service has been not
- </c> Medal through over 400 hours of public Medal through over 400 hours of public service,<00:27:18.320
- From day one, DOGE has been one big excuse to reward Trump's wealthy donors, gut public services, and
- television and public funding for public television and public radio<06:09:49.840><c> for</c><06:09:
- </c> business owners, and service members. business owners, and service members.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now go out of executive session and into public hearing.
- They've done it in Florida. They did it in Montana. What the amendment...
- State Public Advocate. This is an important House concurrent resolution.
- State Public Advocate. This is an important House concurrent resolution.
- AC Deanoff, State Public Advocate. I support HB 1802 with caution and caveats.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- and psychiatric services.
- But the top two are going to be obstetrics and psychiatric services.
- That's why I filed this bill to say if somebody wants to offer obstetric services, they can... ...services
- Substantial changes in services.
- It's a detriment to healthcare services.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These comments are left by the public on each agenda in our hearings.
- The members in the public.
- These resources will deepen students' understanding of... constitutional principles, public service,
- There is a resource witness from the Texas Historical Commission if you need them.
- This is bad for consumers and urges the public.
Bills:
HB2385 , HB3349 , HB3962 , HB3883 , HB4396 , HB4811 , HB5088 , HB4588 , HB4867 , HB4895 , HB5398 , HB5616
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Keywords:
NRA, funding, major events reimbursement, annual meetings, exhibits, events trust fund, Pan American Games, Olympic Games, motor sports racing, local control, event support contract, INDYCAR, Arlington, tourism, funding eligibility, sporting events, economic impact, local governments, American Performance Horseman, American Rodeo
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not a public hearing, so let us make it quick, please.
- Okay, so we will now go into public hearing.
- Public safety benefits.
- We still need to have some public testimony.
- We still need to have some public testimony.
Committee:
House Government Efficiency
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Aug 18th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Of these newborns to child care services as well.
- So we will be doing public comment around four, so if you are here for public comment or if you are on
- Zoom for public comment, be...
- That's public information, and I'm sad she didn't know.
- Thank you for the public comment, all of you.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Regulatory Reform Mar 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- What I'm saying is more regulations drive up the cost of production of goods and services that every
- In other states and in Louisiana, there's this option to open it up to the public, to provide feedback
- So if we want to monitor that or review or provide feedback, legislators or the public have to engage
- That's the only reason they're there, duplicate services.
- So Florida, pretty much, you do everything from your seat.
Summary:
The Special Committee on Regulatory Reform met as a study hearing with a quorum present but no plans to take votes. Chair Mark Wright opened by noting a draft resolution on regulatory reform and introducing Patrick McLaughlin of the Hoover Institution and Pacific Legal Foundation, who was invited to discuss his research on state regulatory accumulation and reform. McLaughlin described his method of measuring regulation through counts of binding terms like “shall” and “must,” and said Louisiana ranks among the most regulated states, with about 183,000 restrictions and faster-than-average growth in its regulatory stock. He argued that regulatory accumulation slows GDP growth, raises consumer prices, and disproportionately burdens small businesses and low-income households.
McLaughlin pointed to reform models in British Columbia, Idaho, and Virginia, saying those states reduced regulations through centralized oversight, periodic review, simplified benefit-cost analysis, transparency tools, and AI-assisted comparison of rules across states. He said Virginia’s regulatory management office helped cut requirements and guidance, reduce licensing delays, and lower homebuilding costs, while similar reforms in Louisiana could produce significant economic gains. Committee members asked about the reliability of the research, the distinction between necessary and duplicative rules, the role of federal mandates, and how AI could help identify outdated or “gold-plated” regulations. McLaughlin said AI should assist human reviewers, not replace them, and emphasized that agencies need a process for reviewing old rules, not just issuing new ones.
Members also discussed Louisiana’s own reform efforts, including LaDOGE, permit streamlining, and prior legislation creating public hearings and committee review of regulations. Chair Wright said he had filed a broader bill this session and was working with the administration on next steps. Representative Walters requested supporting data and examples from other states, and other members asked for practical comparisons, including how regulations affect housing, occupational licensing, and small businesses. The hearing ended without any votes or formal action.