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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I move that the House grant permission for all committees.
- Subcommittees to meet while the House is in session pursuant to their committee postings or recess motions
- of criminal history in rental decisions, referred to the Committee on Trade, Workforce, and Economic
- HB 4169 by Compost relating to fire remediation contracts, referred to the Committee on Trade, Workforce
- The House has referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Apr 23rd, 2026
Human Services
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- I want to start by thanking the committee and committee staff for assisting us with this.
- I want to start by thanking the committee and committee staff for assisting us with this.
- After working very closely with stakeholders and the Housing Committee, AB 1708 was amended to address
- And I did, of course, already see this in Housing Committee, but I didn't voice my comments at the time
- Hi, Chair and Committee members, Coisei Turn, legislative advocate for the Coalition of California Welfare
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Debating the Earned Sick and Safe Time Law / Northland Senators Share Their Priorities and Successes May 11th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- The House still hasn't passed it. So, what do you want your House colleagues to know?
- The House still hasn't finish line yet. The House still hasn't passed<00:04:42.560>
it. - Well, I went House colleagues to know?
- So, I wanted to as their legislators.
- committee in all committees<00:26:24.880>
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 21st, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
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- As was noted for my colleague from San Diego, this was brought up between two housing committees, something
- that was discussed at the end... ...between two committees, housing and local government, something
- shoulders as we know this is how legislation works from the time we start in a first house till the time
- mandates on electric and natural gas customers before they are voted on in legislative policy committees
- before they are voted on in legislative policy committees.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/09/26
Health and Human Services
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- So it includes items from the other committee as well as this committee. Is that right?
- The cigarette started a fire in her house, and her entire house burned down.
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her <00:43:44.520>entire <00:43:44.920>house <00:43 - and her entire house burned down. and her entire house burned down.
- But I just want to help you navigate this torturous thing, and the House can barely agree on committee
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, and thank you to the committee. I'm sponsoring House Bill 1791 for two reasons.
- and thank you to the committee. and thank you to the committee.
- also has um housing support. also has um housing support.
- House Bill 1557, House reimbursements. House Bill 1557, House Bill<02:29:26.960>
1563. - Questions from the committee? committee? committee?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/02/26
Jobs and Economic Development
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- and Labor Committee in the House and am very interested in AI.
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Welcome, jobs committee. Welcome, jobs committee. - . committee. committee.
- I can't wait to have our own conversation about this in our own committee back in the House when we've
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 16th, 2026 at 02:54 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
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- To House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 31 with a second from Senator Pope.
- Must be approved by the House Judiciary Committee and the Compact Commission.
- So, with that, I will move to push back Senate House of Public Affairs Committee amendment to House Judiciary
- Committee Substitute for House Bill 33, and that is 234120 1.
- Chair, members of the committee, Bob Horwitz, House Majority Analyst for the House Health and Human Services
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Dec 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- , but moving to the Workforce Solutions Department.
- Chair, members of the committee, Committee, still on page 17, on Line 148 for the Department of Health
- Madam Chair, members of the committee, thank you.
- Members of the committee, just on... The NPSIA...
- Department. ...on Housing and Homelessness Initiatives.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, members, the Appropriations Committee on Higher Education will now come to order.
- You're recognized to address the committee. Thank you, Madam Chair, Senators.
- You're recognized to address the committee.
- Good afternoon, Vice Chair Bradley and members of the committee.
- Well, good afternoon, Vice Chair Bradley and members of the committee.
Summary:
The committee first took up CS/SB 742 on workforce education, which would let charter schools directly access the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program for career and technical education programs leading to industry certifications, and would expand the number of programs covered by the money-back guarantee at career centers and Florida College System institutions from three to six. Senator Simon said the bill would help fund CTE expansion; Senator Davis asked whether it could reduce funding for school districts, and Simon said it could depending on available grant funds. A supporter from the Foundation for Florida’s Future appeared in favor, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee then heard SB 892, which would codify the Florida State University Center for Election Law so it can continue operating and become eligible for recurring funding. Senator Simon said the center’s work is focused on nonpartisan, evidence-based research related to improving responses to natural disasters and reducing fraud, mistakes, and irregularities in elections, rather than lobbying or redistricting advocacy. FSU supporters testified that the center has already hosted events such as a Bush v. Gore anniversary conference and has contributed to law school scholarship. After questions from Senator Davis about the center’s scope and funding, the bill was reported favorably.
The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of confirmation testimony from appointees to university and college boards, who described their backgrounds and priorities. Most emphasized workforce development, student success, affordability, and local community partnerships at institutions including Tallahassee State College, Valencia College, New College, Pensacola State College, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of South Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Daytona State College, University of North Florida, St. Johns River State College, Palm Beach State College, and Santa Fe College. Several appointees highlighted their personal ties to the institutions and their goals of supporting programs in nursing, technical education, research, internships, and graduation rates. One nominee, Dr. Joel Rudman for Pensacola State College, faced pointed questioning about past public comments; he said his remarks were directed at the Florida House, not the Senate, and denied any knowledge of drug use by current or former senators. Public testimony was mixed on his nomination, with one supporter praising his community service and one critic urging rejection. No final confirmation votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/14/26
State and Local Government
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- Subdivision two states that the legislative telephone number assigned by the Senate or House to a member
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state <00:35:21.560>agencies - actions by the committee? actions by the committee?
- Members of the committee. committee. committee. Senator<00:59:43.600>
Gustafson. - I actually have a list I can share with your committee later. Your committee later.
MN
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- Journal of the House. Journal of the House 94 session 2025, 13th Legislative Day, St.
- This is how legislation should be done in committees to bring it to the House floor so we have what I'm
- Lee Kay moves that House File 2549 be recalled from the Committee on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development
- committee, housing.
- c> and the committee on housing finance and the committee on housing finance and policy.<00:29:53.039
HI
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- We’re now convening the House Committee on Higher Education.
- First bill of today, House<00:14:07.199>
Bill <00:14:07.519>1596 House Bill 1596 House - Um, I respectfully urge the committee to pass House Bill 1970.
- Um, I respectfully urge the committee to pass House Bill 1970. Thank you. Okay. Thank you, Cynthia.
- Reconvening the House Committee on Higher Education. Uh, this time for purposes of decision making.
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education met on February 4 and began with announcements about committee protocol, including posting hearing notices and testimony earlier than required and using written HD1 drafts for more complex amendments. The chair also noted the new AV system and asked speakers to be clear because the microphones are sensitive. The committee then took up several University of Hawaiʻi-related measures, with most testimony coming from UH officials, state agencies, and advocacy groups, and no votes were taken in the portion provided.
HB 1596, relating to student basic needs support at the University of Hawaiʻi, drew support from UH, the Oʻahu Youth Action Board, and an individual. UH said it stood on its written testimony and could answer questions. HB 1597, relating to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research, received support from UH/JABSOM, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Hawaii Medical Association, and others; the Attorney General’s Office offered a procedural reminder about statewide concern. HB 1970, funding the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center and the Hawaii Tumor Registry, was supported by UH, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the Hawaii Medical Association, and others, with testimony emphasizing the registry’s role in cancer surveillance, prevention, and federal funding.
The committee also heard HB 1598, creating a Hawaii Climate Institute. UH testified in support, citing worsening drought, heat, sea level rise, and extreme weather, and said the institute would hire climate modelers and faculty across several schools. Members questioned funding, and UH said it would seek state startup money, possible green-fee support, and federal grants, noting recent federal cuts and the need for permanent positions. HB 1989, on water retention, was supported by UH as a study to slow runoff and improve aquifer recharge. HB 1951, on biosecurity, drew support from UH, DLNR, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, students, and other organizations; testimony stressed invasive species threats, the need for biocontrol research and containment capacity, and possible sites for a statewide facility. HB 1952, funding agricultural research station improvements on Kauaʻi, was supported by UH, the Farm Bureau, and others, with testimony noting aging facilities and the need to modernize stations across the islands. Finally, HB 2005, relating to language access, received UH support, with a UH representative noting that credit programs may fit best in a credit-bearing academic program and that Outreach College could be an option for noncredit programs.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Youth Mental Health and Treatment Accessibility Dec 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Workforce, Workforce shortages remain one of the largest structural barriers.
- And also we talk about legislation that will be going forward.
- The last piece that I want to speak to is workforce.
- They cannot afford housing. Yeah, in California.
- We will have another select committee hearing.
Summary:
The hearing focused on youth mental health and treatment access in California, with opening remarks emphasizing that youth distress, self-harm-related emergency visits, and difficulty obtaining care remain elevated, while workforce shortages and reliance on one-time funding continue to limit access. Assemblymember Lori Davies echoed concerns about unstable funding and said lawmakers need to hear directly from providers and families as they prepare for the budget and legislation. The chair framed the hearing as a chance to hear from county, school, provider, and student perspectives, especially in San Diego County, where needs are high and investments have not always matched demand.
County and school officials described the current system and recent state initiatives, including the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, school-linked fee schedules, payment reform, and the Behavioral Health Services Act transition. San Diego County Behavioral Health said it serves Medi-Cal youth with specialty mental health needs through a broad continuum of care, including outpatient clinics, school-based services, crisis response, residential treatment, and new crisis and residential facilities. San Diego County Office of Education and San Marcos Unified School District described efforts to expand school-based services and reimbursement through CYBHI, but said implementation is slowed by complex billing rules, insurance-data collection concerns from families, administrative burden, and uncertainty about sustaining staff positions funded by grants or soft money. School counselor testimony highlighted reduced stigma through campus outreach and clubs, but also noted that counselor-to-student ratios remain well above national standards and that budget cuts threaten supports.
Provider testimony stressed that the system remains fragmented and that youth often move between emergency rooms, inpatient care, outpatient therapy, schools, and county programs without smooth handoffs. A child psychiatrist described crisis cases in which the main choices are brief hospitalization or discharge with limited follow-up, and argued for stronger warm handoffs, more outpatient and intensive outpatient options, better school-clinic coordination, and broader use of mobile crisis and 988. Rady Children’s Hospital and Aurora Behavioral Health described large increases in behavioral health demand, expansion of integrated care, and major barriers tied to low reimbursement rates, delayed payments, and administrative complexity. Across the panel, witnesses called for more stable funding, clearer reimbursement rules, better parent education on warning signs, and stronger collaboration among schools, counties, hospitals, and community providers to reduce stigma and improve timely care for youth.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The House Committee on Administration has established an electronic public comment process for all Texans
- And other committees.
- Members, there is a committee substitute and the chair offers a committee substitute and recognizes Vice
- Chairman, Madam Vice Chair, and members of the committee.
- Committees for data-driven spending decisions.
LA
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- Reports of committees reported the Committee on Agriculture: House Concurrent Resolution 77 reported
- Report of the Committee on Judiciary A: House Concurrent Resolution 61 reported favorably; House Bill
- House Bill 162 by Rosenton of the Legislative, Municipal Affairs favorably as ordered to the Legislative
- Legislative Committee on the Budget.
- Legislative Committee on the Budget.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight Committee (06/26/2026)
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- Chair and committee.
- Chair and committee. Um, Thank you, Mr. Chair and committee.
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at <00:19:17.679>the committee to look at legislation at the committee - The Senate bill, knowing that legislative policy committees and voting sessions would be finished by
- . workforce. workforce.
Summary:
The committee first approved the draft minutes from its May 29 meeting and then received an informational update from the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about the state’s ASL interpreter pipeline. Representative Woods and Associate Commissioner Ann Landry explained that the American Sign Language program at UNH Manchester, the nation’s first fully accredited program, is facing viability concerns because high tuition has left only two of a potential 20 students committed so far. They warned that if enrollment does not recover, the program could face a teachout and eventually be lost, which they said would be detrimental because many state services and legal proceedings require qualified interpreters. Members discussed possible alternatives, including whether community colleges could help, and asked for follow-up research and contact information for UNH officials. The committee also heard that interpreter demand across DHHS continues to rise and that the department must ensure compliance with civil rights and service-access requirements.
The committee then turned to Medicaid policy changes tied to Senate Bill 134 and a new federal interim final rule on Medicaid community engagement, or work, requirements. DHHS officials Olivia May and Ann Landry explained that the state law and federal rule align in many areas, but the committee still needed to decide how to implement several remaining policy choices. The department recommended adopting all four short-term hardship exceptions because the federal rule requires states to take them all or none: inpatient or institutional care, federally declared emergencies, high-unemployment areas, and extensive out-of-state travel for serious medical care. Members generally supported the exceptions but raised concerns about how they would be defined and applied, especially the emergency and medical-travel categories.
Several legislators asked for more clarity on terms like “extensively” and “serious or complex medical care,” and DHHS said the federal rule does not rigidly define them, though the state could refine implementation through rulemaking if authorized. The department also said the emergency exception would apply only to federally declared emergencies, not state declarations, and would be tied to the emergency event itself. No final vote on the Medicaid policy was recorded in the portion provided, but the discussion indicated the committee was reviewing the remaining decisions needed to implement Senate Bill 134 under the new federal framework.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 29, 2026 - 12:30 PM
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- And thank you, committee. I have a small, beautiful bill.
- Chair, Vice Chair, members of the committee.
- For those of you on the Health and Human Services Committee who have served in health committees in the
- Thank you, Chair Anderson and committee members.
- Good afternoon, members of the committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 01/29/25
Jobs and Economic Development
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25 - Part 2
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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- I also am here on the Workforce Committee and in this work because I really believe that Minnesota is
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this< - I hope that this session and this committee will show the rest of our colleagues in the Minnesota House
- I want to re-up my motion to please allow House File 11 to pass out of the committee and on to Ways and