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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 06/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Minnesota business first stop program Minnesota business first stop program which<00:16:43.360><
- </c> people who might be um in nursing homes? people who might be um in nursing homes?
- Uh, the BDI BDPI program it should be.
- and local bridge replacement program.
- </c><02:12:46.560><c> homes</c> and really penalizing our nursing homes and really penalizing our nursing
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee May 6th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- or rewards programs.
- Sweeney's business that are not aware of the program.
- So they've proactively gone in the program.
- Iliana, I'm a nurse practitioner from L.A.
- I'm a registered nurse for L.A.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. AB 416 would allow emergency room physicians to initiate 5150 mental health holds, with supporters saying it would reduce emergency room bottlenecks and speed care for patients in crisis. County and behavioral health representatives opposed the bill, and some members raised broader concerns about the 5150 system and juvenile placements. The bill was ultimately approved on a do-pass as amended vote.
AB 446, the Surveillance Pricing Act, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued it would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service, describing the practice as discriminatory and exploitative. Business and industry groups opposed the bill, warning that its language was too broad, could affect discounts and loyalty programs, and would create litigation risk through a private right of action. After discussion about enforcement and possible amendments, the bill passed on a do-pass motion.
AB 632 would give local governments a faster way to collect penalties for serious code violations, including unsafe housing, fire hazards, and illegal cannabis activity, by allowing certain fines to become money judgments and clarifying lien authority. It had support from county and city groups and no opposition was voiced in the hearing; the bill passed as amended. ACA 7, a constitutional amendment intended to clarify and limit misuse of Section 31A, also moved forward after brief support testimony. The committee then took up AB 649, which would extend protections for businesses that proactively obtain certified access specialist inspections and fix accessibility violations; the author, a small business owner, and others testified in support, while disability rights groups moved to neutral after amendments. Members discussed the balance between access enforcement and reducing predatory litigation, and the bill was still under consideration as the transcript ended.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- non-degree credential programs.
- non-degree credential programs.
- for non-degree programs.
- What we find is a lot of people, CDL, nurse assistant, those types of programs...
- Nurse assistant, those types of programs.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several bills related to higher education, workforce training, student protections, campus encampments, and EMT recertification. HB 2427 would require tattoo artists to complete annual human trafficking awareness training through the Department of Licensing; the prime sponsor and supporters said tattoo artists may be among the few people trafficked survivors encounter and could help identify and refer victims, while one opponent argued the bill imposes compelled speech and burdens small businesses. HB 2458 would expand Washington College Grant eligibility to approved non-degree credential programs; supporters from community and technical colleges, workforce organizations, and employers said it would help low-income students access short-term training tied to high-demand jobs, while one member raised concerns about short-term credentials and their long-term value.
The committee also heard HB 2474, which would strengthen consumer protections when a private institution or program closes by expanding use of the Student Achievement Council tuition recovery trust fund, requiring teach-out or transfer options, and voiding certain student debts if closure rules are violated. The sponsor and agency witnesses said the bill responds to recent closures and gaps in federal oversight, while Independent Colleges of Washington opposed the bill as overly broad and potentially harmful to program innovation, and asked that private nonprofit campuses be excluded. Testifiers from student groups and a national higher-education advocacy organization supported the measure and argued that protections should also apply to public institutions.
HB 2589 would regulate campus encampments at institutions of higher education by requiring advance notice, limiting authorization to registered student organizations or recognized bargaining units, and allowing institutions to impose content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions to protect safety and access. The sponsor said it codifies existing practice and does not ban protest, but several testifiers described recent encampments as disruptive or unsafe, while others warned the bill could chill student expression and should not apply to private nonprofit campuses. Finally, HB 2540 would extend EMT recertification intervals from every three years to every six years for EMTs certified in Washington for at least 10 years; firefighters and EMS supporters said it would reduce administrative burden without changing training requirements. The committee took no votes and adjourned after hearing all testimony, with a reminder about amendment deadlines for upcoming bills.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Program.
- , affordable housing program, and the Wildfire County Coordinator program.
- access to this crucial program.
- For the inclusion of the state LIHTC program and the multifamily housing program in the budget.
- the HOPE accounts program.
Committee:
House Budget
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- Every student in that program—it's a 10-week program—has been hired before the program completes and
- What we find is a lot of people—CDL, nurse assistant, those types of programs...
- Nurse assistant, those types of programs.
- Program shuts down.
- there, and the program is discontinued, completely agree that the program, meaning the program is going
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
ink of hope act, mental health, substance use, rehabilitation, community support, Washington college grant, postsecondary education, nondegree programs, student access, financial aid, consumer protections, school closures, educational programs, student rights, emergency medical services, EMT recertification, healthcare, first responders, public health, encampments
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 27 (2-13-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So if a lawyer has a substance abuse program, which is what my friend was referring to, that kind of
- Nowhere: not doctors, not nurses, not architects, nowhere. Only lawyers. It's wrong.
- in Kentucky called the KEAP program, in Kentucky called the KEAP program, which<00:33:46.960><c> is</
- ,</c> lawyer has a substance abuse program, lawyer has a substance abuse program, which<00:33:50.240>
- ,</c><00:34:44.800><c> not</c> Nowhere, not doctors, not nurses, not Nowhere, not doctors, not nurses
Keywords:
Convene 00:00:00
Senate Message 00:05:32
Calendar/2nd Readings 00:06:28
Orders of the Day 00:08:06
HB 459 00:08:16
HB 293 00:10:44
HB 379 00:20:16
HB 526 00:24:16
HB 264 00:39:32
HB 448 00:43:37
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 00:46:17
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 00:57:26
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 00:58:27
ConC/Rules Report 01:01:42
Floor Amendments 01:03:00
Adjournment 01:03:24, 958, all
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Our groups work with people all across Idaho: residents and patients in skilled nursing homes, assisted
- , and programs to help those who are less fortunate to provide nutritious food and education in nutritious
- And senior citizens, senior centers, correctional facilities through home health programs, and programs
- Dietary managers, dietary education and training programs, and so many others were engaged every day
- nutrition is, and so many bills that you consider and budgets and activities affect nutrition in programs
Committee:
Senate Health and Welfare
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And we did a lot of really cutting-edge program integrity work with Medicaid and with other programs,
- The program integrity space and focus on foundational pillars such as program integrity are essential
- about what we're doing in the program integrity space and focus on foundational pillars. the program
- I want programs to be sustainable.
- And then on the EES program, that program has reverted And then on the EES program, that program has
Committee:
Senate Health and Welfare
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/16/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- is school nurses in heard um from nurses is school nurses in particular<00:21:22.720><c> that</c><00
- County nursing homes did not act independently or arbitrarily.
- nurse this immunity would expose<00:40:17.920><c> county</c><00:40:18.240><c> nursing</c><00:40:18.640
- ><c> as</c><00:40:32.320><c> a</c> Counties operate nursing homes as a Counties operate nursing homes
- ><c> Homes</c> New Hampshire County Nursing Homes New Hampshire County Nursing Homes answered<00:40:48.960
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 113 May 7th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- by Senators Kirkmeyer and Representative Brown and Tager, concerning modifying the Colorado Works program
- the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing for the purpose of enhanced reimbursement for nursing
- It's necessary um to help people um that have behavioral health needs that sometimes nursing homes or
- homes or other in uh facilities nursing homes or other in uh facilities like<02:06:13.119><c> that</
- This will increase litigation on the workers’ compensation program if they bring claims.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And we did a lot of really cutting-edge program integrity work with Medicaid and with other programs,
- The program integrity space and focus on foundational pillars such as program integrity are essential
- I want programs to be sustainable.
- And then on the EES program, that program has reverted.
- And then on the EES program, that program has reverted general funds.
Summary:
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the January 26 and January 27, 2026 minutes, then took up the gubernatorial appointment of Juliet Sharon as director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Sharon described her background in public health and Medicaid administration in Arizona, Texas, and Idaho, and outlined her priorities if confirmed: program integrity, efficient operations, clearer outcome measures, child welfare, disability services, and resolving long-running class action lawsuits. Senators asked about measurable goals, balancing compassion with fiscal responsibility, audit findings, and collaboration with the disability community. Sharon said she expects to more than double program integrity recoveries, that audit findings are being addressed through corrective action plans rather than firings, and that disability collaboration should be embedded in daily operations. Committee members also discussed Idaho’s influence on federal policy and Medicaid administration. No vote on the appointment was taken in the portion provided.
The committee then heard a lengthy Medicaid budget presentation focused on the Department’s supplemental request for state fiscal year 2026 and line-item requests for 2027. Sharon and Deputy Director/State Medicaid Director Sasha O’Connell explained that the supplemental request was driven by caseload growth, especially in traditional Medicaid, adult disability services, and youth/adult behavioral health, along with federally required rate and system changes. They also reviewed the impact of the governor-directed 4% provider rate reduction and the ending of some adult behavioral health services, saying the department had already been tracking budget sustainability before the executive order. O’Connell said the rate cuts drew the most public comment the agency has ever received, especially from home- and community-based providers, and that access monitoring is being developed to track whether services remain available.
For 2027, the department requested funding for MMIS procurement, estate recovery, additional procurement staff, Medicaid admin reductions, and population forecast adjustments. Sharon said the MMIS modernization is on pause because of litigation over a major contract award, but other modules are moving forward. She also said estate recovery is underperforming and could bring in more general funds with contractor support. The committee discussed pharmacy costs and a possible Medicaid copay under House Bill 345, with Sharon saying implementation is underway and O’Connell noting savings estimates are still being developed. Senators also asked about expansion Medicaid growth and whether it affects other eligibility groups; Sharon said expansion growth is leveling off and that recovery rules apply to any Medicaid member receiving long-term care services. The meeting ended without any budget votes in the excerpt provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> enrolled in the tribal medical programs. enrolled in the tribal medical programs.
- We're making changes to ensure program.
- </c> aimed to ensure clarity for program aimed to ensure clarity for program administration<00:27:22.640
- ><00:58:40.880><c> patients</c> program collapse means that patients program collapse means that patients
- It's not I support the medical program.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 12:10 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- them the continuation of these programs for their adopted children.
- Medicaid program. This program is familiar, it's stable, and it's already tested.
- These are our nurses. These are Our teachers, these are our waiters.
- This program is familiar, it's stable, and it's already tested.
- These are our nurses, these are our teachers, these are our waiters.
Bills:
SB65 , SB248 , SB330 , SB378 , SB844 , SB1330 , SB1410 , SB1475 , SB1476 , SB1565 , SB1618 , SB1623 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SB2084 , SB1655 , SB1679 , SB2174 , SB1775 , SB1873 , SB1204 , SB1884 , SB1916 , SB1937 , SB1447 , SB1500 , SB2007 , SB2074 , SB1944 , SB2018 , SB1984 , SB2026 , SB2045 , SB2049 , SB2062 , SB2112 , SB2118 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB2135 , SB2139 , SB2154 , SB1195
Keywords:
SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- It is providing nursing to students.
- <00:41:07.720><c> uh</c> nursing uh nursing uh Transportation<00:41:09.520><c> it</c><00:41:09.720><c
- I believe these are folks that you're familiar with. these programs under the concurrent these programs
- </c> concurrent enrollment uh grant program concurrent enrollment uh grant program that<01:18:32.960>
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
education funding, nonpublic schools, counseling services, guidance services, transportation for students, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Employee Benefits Programs Committee May 7th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That is a program where if you have diabetes, this is a program that can help you make.
- That is a program where if you have diabetes, this is a program that can help you manage those costs.
- We also have a program that is designed for high-risk individuals, which is a prevention program.
- in this program.
- Again, a unique program.
Committee:
Joint Employee Benefits Programs Committee
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- She is a fellow from the Moreno-Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
- Leadership Program.
- practitioner, along with Nurse Milam, in the 89th Legislative Session.
- She is part of the Texas State Capital Cats program.
- Clay got accepted to three different master's programs.
Summary:
The House met on sine die and began with prayer, pledges, quorum verification, and a series of announcements and recognitions. The chamber received Senate messages reporting adoption of conference committee reports on SB 268 and SB 2972, and Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 1637. Members also referred several resolutions and announced the signing of numerous House and Senate measures by the presence of the House. Technical correction resolutions were adopted: HCR 171, authorizing corrections to HB 46, passed 138-0, and SCR 55, making a wording correction in SB 1964, passed 126-12.
A large portion of the meeting was devoted to memorials and recognitions. The House honored Pastor Dave Welch, with several members offering condolences and reflections on his work organizing pastors and engaging in civic life, followed by a moment of silence. Members also recognized the Ganado High School Maidens for winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division I softball state championship, Waco police K-9 Andor after being shot in the line of duty, Region 7 DPS for Capitol Complex security, and various restaurants, staff members, interns, caucus staff, and caucus freshmen of the year across Republican, Democratic, Black, Progressive, LGBTQ, IT, Energy and Climate, and Mexican American Legislative Caucuses.
The chamber also heard a retirement-style address from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who reflected on his six sessions in the House, his military service, and his decision to step aside to focus on family, while colleagues from both parties praised his service, discipline, and willingness to work across differences. The House then continued with additional staff and caucus recognitions, including committee staff, district office staff, and interns, with members repeatedly thanking their teams for their work during the session.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine risk management, credit, and rural business views on the agricultural economy, focusing on views from the field. Mar 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- With the growth of the program has come challenges.
- For farmers who can't access RMA programs, the FSA offers non-insurance crop disaster programs.
- provide that educational programming to them.
- What changes, what changes to FSA's lending programs would you recommend so that these programs work
- , Resilience Relief, which is a program, a free program, for online help and coaching to farmers, farm
Keywords:
farm bill, rural economy, crop insurance, access to credit, young farmers, USDA funding freeze, agricultural policy, risk management
Summary:
The meeting of the agricultural committee focused on significant concerns regarding the current state of America's rural economy, highlighting the need for a strong five-year farm bill to address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly young and beginning farmers. Key testimony was given by multiple stakeholders including agricultural leaders and young farmers, emphasizing issues related to crop insurance, access to credit, and the adverse impact of recent USDA funding freezes. Various members discussed the necessity of risk management tools that farmers rely on to secure financing, which is crucial for sustaining agricultural operations and supporting rural communities. The importance of timely legislative action was underscored, as many farmers reported struggles in the current economic climate, raising urgency for reforms within the Farm Bill framework.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Wildfire Prevention Jun 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And let's fund some block captain programs.
- One of the key facts programs that we did as block captains is we developed a group rebuild program.
- So anything like HMGP programs—hazard mitigation grant programs—where we can look at how we can prepare
- They do have inspection programs, but there are also now IBHS has this commercial program where you pay
- And lastly, the Block Program sounds like an amazing opportunity.
Summary:
The hearing focused on lessons from the 2017 Tubbs Fire and how Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and local partners have changed wildfire prevention, recovery, and rebuilding practices since then. Assemblymembers emphasized that the region has become a model for the state, with a shift from suppression to prevention, and panelists described improvements in defensible space, home hardening, vegetation management, alerting, and community coordination. The discussion also highlighted the continuing importance of sharing Sonoma County’s experience with other wildfire-impacted communities across California and beyond.
Fire officials and local leaders described specific prevention measures now in place, including Santa Rosa’s vegetation management ordinance, ignition-free/Zone Zero requirements in rebuilding, restrictions on certain mulches, removal of dead and dying trees near roads and defensible space zones, and expanded prescribed burning authority. They also stressed the importance of community organization through block captains, Firewise/COPE-style networks, and the Mark West Area Community Fund. Speakers said these networks helped residents navigate recovery, avoid fraud and bad contractors, coordinate with local agencies, and support neighbors, but they argued that such efforts need more formal structure and stable funding.
Water and permitting officials discussed how the fires changed their work. Santa Rosa Water described new regional coordination, generator and backup power upgrades, emergency training, and lessons learned about wildfire-related contamination in water systems, including the need to restore pressure, flush, and test quickly after a fire. Permit Sonoma said rebuilding was balanced by streamlining permits while still requiring safer, more resilient construction, and noted that reduced fees and one-stop permitting helped speed recovery. United Policyholders described helping residents maximize insurance proceeds, organize information, and avoid scams, while warning that insurance availability and affordability remain major barriers and that insurers are increasingly rewarding risk-reduction measures.
Across the panels, the main policy requests were for faster and more flexible grant processes, more stable long-term funding for prevention and community programs, stronger support for home hardening and defensible space, better training and tools for local governments and legislative staff, and continued attention to insurance and utility-related resilience. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript excerpt; the hearing was informational and ended with a transition toward public comment and further discussion of remaining statewide wildfire policy needs.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Physicians Address ICE Presence in Hospitals and Clinics - 01/20/26
Transcript Highlights:
- A nurse went to her home and found her 8 cm dilated.
- And when we look at the nurses Latina.
- I'm a registered nurse. Um, I've been a health care administrator for most of my career now.
- 00:30:53.679><c> a</c><00:30:53.919><c> healthcare</c> nurse.
- Um, I've been a healthcare nurse.
Summary:
At this meeting, Senator Matt Klein and a group of Minnesota physicians and medical organizations described what they said was escalating ICE activity in and around hospitals and clinics, and argued it is deterring patients from seeking care and interfering with medical work. Speakers from emergency medicine, pediatrics, the Minnesota Medical Association, obstetrics/gynecology, and family medicine said patients are avoiding appointments, missing follow-up care, and in some cases suffering serious harm because of fear of detention or family separation. They emphasized that emergency departments and other health care settings should remain safe spaces where care is based on medical need, not immigration status.
Several speakers gave examples they said showed actual patient harm, including missed prenatal and pediatric visits, delayed treatment leading to sepsis, perforated colon, burst appendix, and a patient with cancer who was detained and moved without medications. Pediatric and OB/GYN speakers focused on trauma to children and families, including fear of bringing children to appointments, requests for home births, and patients refusing transfer for higher-level care. Family medicine and emergency physicians also said staff morale is low, some workers are afraid to come in, and the situation is affecting diverse health care teams across the state.
The discussion also touched on legal and policy questions. Speakers said they have tried calling police, hospital administration, and security to remove ICE agents from private patient areas, but reported that agents refused to leave. They said ICE may be allowed in public spaces but should not be in patient rooms or during private exams, and suggested there may be a role for legislation to codify best practices for law enforcement interactions in health care settings. No votes were taken; the meeting consisted of testimony, questions from reporters, and calls for collaboration and for ICE to stop enforcement activity in health care settings.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, as I go through Each program I'll talk about what LFC research has shown each program does.
- This is a really great program.
- through a combination of programs.
- No program has a pre-kindergarten program at all.
- So if a parent wants the program and there's no providers, they don't get the program.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance