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AR
Transcript Highlights:
- So kind of to continue that, a lot of these wait lists, they are very time sensitive.
- But I certainly have an in-depth sort of day-to-day understanding of how those...
- So speech pathologists, of course, do a number of things, many of which are sort of in line with audiology
- and sort of sound production, communication, oral motor skills, that sort of stuff.
- But there's a fair amount of nuance, I guess, as my point, to what kind of variety of folks and training
Committee:
All TASK FORCE ON AUTISM
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- of current statute.
- of DNA repeats in the location of their DNA.
- And finally, as I've read the RS of this legislation, one of the primary purposes of this proposed collection
- And I'm a professor of criminal justice at Boise State University. I am a professor. Sure.
- I'm a professor of criminal justice at Boise State University. I am a professor. State University.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 14th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Ryan Spencer on behalf of the American College of OBGYNs, District 9, co-sponsors of the measure, in
- the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors in support.
- The high cost of housing in California is one of the primary drivers of California's high supplemental
- Kasha Hunt with Naussman here on behalf of the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors.
- Three of the key priority areas that have emerged is growing downtown university presence. creating densely
Committee:
House Appropriations
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 27, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- And so on behalf of my sponsor of this bill and children of the state of Florida, I ask for your favorable
- I'm here on behalf of the City of Naples.
- We have one of the third largest populations of the Jewish community here in the state of Florida.
- said the Gulf of Mexico is now the Gulf of America.
- sides of this issue.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- for all of us.
- So God bless all of y’all.
- And the majority of them were Caucasian. There weren’t a lot of ethnic minorities.
- of us.
- I want to know where the opposite of merit has led in the field of medicine.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EIG-AEN, EIG-HOU, EIG Public Hearings 03-11-2025
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Their current project with the University of Hawaiʻi is focused on the Big Island, so they would not
- HSO is focused on Maui and Oʻahu, and the current project with the University of Hawaiʻi is focused on
- </c><00:07:21.720><c> and</c> University of Hawaii is looking and University of Hawaii is looking and
- be given to them 29 days before the end of the 2026 session instead of the end of the 2025 session,
- </c> of projects uh a large number of of projects uh a large number of projects<00:20:02.039><c> with
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on several energy- and environment-related measures. HB 242 HD1 on electric vehicle batteries drew support from the Department of Health, the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office, SERFCO, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation; the Energy Office suggested a broader working group covering all lithium-ion batteries, and members later adopted amendments including a date change and revised timing language. HB 751 HD2 on statewide organic waste reduction and diversion received mixed testimony, with the Department of Health opposing it over concerns about compostable food packaging and incomplete testing data; the committee nonetheless moved the bill forward with amendments removing compostable food packaging from the definition of organic waste and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050.
The committees also considered HB 1020 HD1 on a statewide program to characterize carbon sequestration potential and underground water resources. The Hawaiʻi State Energy Office and Ulupono supported the measure as part of a broader geothermal and energy security effort, while members raised concerns about overlapping roles between agencies and the need for a single coordinated voice. The committee ultimately amended the bill to place DBEDT in charge, with technical changes, and passed it. In a separate portion of the hearing, HB 350 HD2 on energy was heard with support from the State Energy Office, industry, and advocacy groups; opponents argued the existing solar water heater law is working and that variances already allow flexibility. The committee passed HB 350 unamended.
Later, the committee heard HB 977 HD1 on energy financing, HB 1017 HD1 on the greenhouse gas sequestration task force, HB 1051 HD1 on energy efficiency portfolio standards, and HB 1406 HD1 on government procedures. HB 977 received support from the Public Utilities Commission, DCCA, and others and was advanced with technical, non-substantive amendments. HB 1017, which would repeal the greenhouse gas sequestration task force, and HB 1051, which sets energy efficiency benchmarks, were both passed unamended. HB 1406, a task force bill aimed at improving permitting and regulatory processes, was amended to add a Senate representative, include the State Energy Office, make the bill effective on approval, and note prior funding requests in the committee report; it was then adopted. Votes were recorded on each measure, with some members excused and HB 751 drawing one no vote from Senator Rhoads.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Of Houston.
- of Houston.
- I'm kind of on both sides of this deal.
- So an oyster is the pearl of the eye of the beholder here. The recycling of...
- Institutions of higher education and university systems were temporarily authorized to participate in
Bills:
HB 104 , HB2434 , HB2529 , HB2688 , HB3161 , HB3486 , HB3487 , HB3745 , HB4044 , HB4226 , HB4945 , HB104
Committee:
Senate Finance
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Business and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- than 60% on the cost of a can of smokeless tobacco in 2026.
- He has his JD from OU Law, also a graduate of Northeastern State University in Taliqua, and so really
- state of Oklahoma, and I'm excited to be a part of that.
- I know the significance of the abstract and of the of The board will there be questions of the nominee
- of Tulsa.
Bills:
HB2933 , HB3041 , HB3048 , HB3081 , HB3297 , HB3338 , HB3673 , HB3790 , HB3983 , HB4105 , HB4139 , HB4203 , HJR1023
Committee:
Senate Business and Insurance
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Feb 28, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 24
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- American Association of University women Hawaii<00:23:22.720><c> Mahalo</c><00:23:23.120><c> and</c>
- of many of our affect the vast majority of many of our runaway<00:41:22.079><c> youth</c><00:41:22.319
- I recently had the privilege of visiting an opening of one of these safe spaces on Hawaiʻi Island.
- income of the for more taxation of income of the lowest<00:47:21.760><c> fifth</c><00:47:22.400><c>
Summary:
The House convened with 47 members present, read the journal, and received Senate communications, including notice that House Bill 1440, HD1 had passed third reading in the Senate and that several Senate bills were transmitted and passed first reading by title. Members also made introductions recognizing guests for Working Families Day 2025, including advocates and organizers, and welcomed visitors from Khu Valley, as well as family members and community advocates in the gallery.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the order of the day and adoption of numerous standing committee reports and accompanying bills, many of which were passed by voice vote or consent calendar. Several members registered reservations or opposition on specific measures, with comments focused on fertility coverage and the prepaid health care system, low-income tax policy, youth safe spaces and runaway youth, prenatal care for non-citizens, and fireworks regulation. In a few cases, members requested that their remarks be entered into the journal, and one member clarified a vote change on SCR 972 after the vote had been read.
The House also took third-reading votes on additional bills listed on later pages, with the majority and minority caucuses announcing their votes and a few named no votes on particular measures. No resolutions were introduced for action. During announcements, members wished Representative Amato and staff members happy birthday. The House then voted to keep the journal open until midnight for further committee reports and transmitted bills, and finally recessed until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4th.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development May 12th, 2026
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- It's part of our culture, it's part of our economy and identity of Louisiana.
- I've kind of got, you know, on both sides of the landowner, on both sides of the fence.
- I've kind of got, you know, on both sides of the landowner, on both sides of the fence.
- “If I can do a personal privilege, I have with this young man—he is from the University of Arkansas,
- He's putting the president of Grambling State University in place of the president of the LSU system.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Development met on May 12, 2026, approved the April 28 minutes, and heard extensive testimony on House Concurrent Resolution 77, which urges federal action to address labor shortages affecting Louisiana’s crawfish industry and other seasonal employers. Representative Butler, Commissioner Strain, industry representatives, landscapers, nursery operators, and Farm Bureau supporters argued that H-2A/H-2B visa limits and processing delays are hurting crawfish processors, landscapers, nurseries, and related businesses, causing lost production, higher costs, and broader economic harm. Members emphasized that the workers discussed are legal guest workers, not illegal immigration, and several senators voiced support. HCR 77 was reported favorably, with a motion to co-author also noted.
The committee then considered House Bill 81 on property rights and accountability for violations. Representative Boyer presented the bill, but Senator Long asked that it be voluntarily deferred so he could work on possible amendments and improve the measure before it advances. The author agreed, and the bill was deferred.
The committee also heard and acted on several bills related to agricultural policy and food systems. House Bill 512, concerning cell-cultured meat, was presented as a measure to protect livestock producers and allow continued research while prohibiting the product; after questions about research and labeling, it was reported favorably. House Bill 717, a labeling companion measure for cell-cultured meat, was also reported favorably. House Bill 1194, which would direct the LSU AgCenter to study food deserts and develop a plan, drew concern from the AgCenter over capacity and funding; members agreed to report it without action so it could be recommitted to finance and worked on further. Finally, House Bill 663, revising the membership of the Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District board, was presented on behalf of the absent author and reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- They beat a bunch of teams. Everybody. They beat a bunch of teams.
- This resolution is for the many achievements of Coach Dave Wilbers and the Arkansas Tech University Golden
- maybe the next governor of Girl State, or maybe the next President of the United States of America,
- front of you.
- of you.
Committee:
All HOUSE MANAGEMENT
Summary:
House Management took up a series of House resolutions, mostly honoring Arkansas schools, teams, and individuals. Resolutions passed recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and commending CASA programs, the Mountain Home Bombers’ 2025 boys and girls 5A cross-country championships, a corrected resolution for a girls’ championship team roster, Mount St. Mary Academy’s 6A girls golf title, Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir, a local candy shop for state and national awards, Joe T. Robinson’s 5A football championship and 1–4A swim and dive title, Arkansas Tech University Golden Suns coach Dave Wilbers and the Golden Suns cross-country team, and North Rock’s girls basketball championship. One resolution honoring the Passion Play was pulled from the agenda and moved to regular session.
The main substantive discussion centered on House Resolution 1052, which urged support for Arkansas Girls’ State applicants who missed a school deadline because of counselor or administrative error. Sponsors and supporters said roughly 150 girls statewide were affected, that the deadline fell during spring break, and that the American Legion Auxiliary had previously extended deadlines but declined to do so this year. They argued the girls had met the requirements, that the issue was caused by adults, and that the program is a once-in-a-lifetime civic opportunity. They also said they had contacted the board, offered help with space, funding, and volunteers, and received no willingness to change course.
Committee members asked about the impact on students, including families with both a son and daughter where only the boy was being allowed to participate, and about whether the message to girls was fair. Supporters said the situation teaches civic engagement, grace, and advocacy, but that it also sends a harmful message if girls are denied because of adult mistakes while boys are still being accepted. After discussion, the committee voted to pass the resolution, and the meeting adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- years or reduce the period of validity based on the presence or absence of risk or other factors.
- for all of us.
- So God bless all of y'all.
- And the majority of them were Caucasian. There weren't a lot of ethnic minorities.
- I want to know where the opposite of merit has led in the field of medicine.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 1023, which would require optometrists to conduct eye exams according to community standard of care at a recommended one-year interval, while allowing prescriptions to be extended up to two years or shortened based on risk factors. The sponsor described it as a compromise to reduce confusion and align prescription validity with medical judgment. The Arizona Optometric Association supported the bill, saying it codifies best practice and gives clearer standards for patients and practitioners. The committee voted 7-0 to give SB 1023 a do pass recommendation.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1013, a merit-based public hiring bill that would prohibit state and local public employers from using hiring or personnel policies based on race, ethnicity, sex, or national origin, while preserving compliance with anti-discrimination laws. An amendment was offered and adopted to clarify that the bill would not limit voluntary veterans’ preference employment policies. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill ensures public jobs are awarded based on qualifications, experience, and merit, and several witnesses testified in favor, including representatives from Do No Harm.
Opponents argued the bill could undermine diversity efforts and existing equity-focused hiring practices, and several members raised concerns about the veterans’ preference language and the definition of merit. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment and then voted 4-3 to give SB 1013, as amended, a do pass recommendation.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- They beat a bunch of teams. Everybody. They beat a bunch of teams.
- What happened was the coach left off a name of one of the girls, and this corrects it.
- This resolution is for the many achievements of Coach Dave Wilbers and the Arkansas Tech University Golden
- Made by educators who are working tirelessly during one of the busiest times of the year.
- front of you.
Committee:
All HOUSE MANAGEMENT
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 12, 2026 - 09:15 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- There was a study at the University of Florida...
- Henningfield, PhD, with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
- For many of my friends and even members of my team, they see the soothing benefits of it.
- Of ten dollars or 3% of the transaction.
- , House Representative Bobby DuBose, along with the University of Florida Black Student Union.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce committee approves omnibus liquor bill, HF2027 3/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- There were two provisions that are in the bill for the University of Minnesota licensing.
- </c><00:03:01.360><c> of</c><00:03:01.599><c> Minnesota</c> the bill for the University of Minnesota
- the bill for the University of Minnesota licensing.<00:03:02.879><c> Um</c><00:03:03.200><c> they're<
- of the nature of author, but because of the nature of those,<00:03:08.239><c> they</c><00:03:08.400>
- </c> the same um type of of request for two the same um type of of request for two different<00:04:41.320
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/31/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #14
Transcript Highlights:
- of a minor to be sentenced to a minimum of 10 calendar years, a presumptive sentence of six calendar
- of a minor to be sentenced to a minimum of 10 calendar years, a presumptive sentence of 6 calendar years
- , and a maximum of 25.
- We should make a video out of that. She should make a video out of that. You get it.
- of the amendments.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long list of bills, with members instructed to move quickly, note short titles, and pull only selected measures from consent. Many bills were reported as passing committee on party-line votes or with split votes, while others were unanimous. Several members repeatedly requested bills be pulled from consent, especially on contentious topics such as artificial intelligence content verification, gender transition procedures provider liability, vaccine reimbursement rates, light rail expansion feasibility, public employee merit hiring, health board evaluations, rural health funding, patient steering, DCS policies, school safety, virtual currency payments, undocumented immigrants’ financial services, central bank digital currency, and various criminal justice and education measures.
A number of bills drew brief substantive comments or objections. One member criticized SB 1015 on Trans Visibility Day. Another raised concerns about fingerprinting requirements for behavioral health facilities, arguing similar safeguards should apply to universal voucher programs. Judiciary-related bills also prompted strong reactions, including measures on narcotics sentencing for minors, probation and immigration notification, crimes against children monitoring, and a death penalty bill involving firing squad, which drew an explicit objection for the record. Several bills were flagged because of split votes, Democratic no votes, or concerns about funding, constitutional issues, or policy consistency.
The caucus also discussed a blue-sheet amendment to HB 2874 on campaign committee termination statements and penalties. Members asked about the retroactive date, the size of outstanding fines, the Secretary of State’s position, and who offered the Senate amendment. Supporters described it as a cleanup bill that would help committees close out old accounts, while others questioned the retroactive scope and financial impact. The chair ultimately announced that Mr. Winninger was refusing the Senate amendment, so final passage would not occur that day and the measure would instead go to conference committee or remain unresolved.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Concurrent House & Senate Standing Committee on Families & Children (3-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> this slide we have a quick overview of this slide we have a quick overview of of<00:03:05.920><c
- </c> Omnibus budget reconciliation Act of Omnibus budget reconciliation Act of 1981<00:03:53.360><c>
- c> partners</c><00:20:58.400><c> and</c> again of of our legislative partners and again of of our legislative
- She said she was pleased to hear that they had not heard word of that as of today.
- for a number of years to expanding that opportunity with other universities and other partners throughout
Summary:
The committee met to hear the 2025 Social Services Block Grant preliminary plan from the Department for Community Based Services. Commissioner Lisa Dennis and Executive Adviser Mary Carpenter described DCBS’s mission and explained that the federal block grant, about $21 million annually, supports Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Home Safety Services, Juvenile Services, Residential Treatment Services, and staff training. They said most of the funding goes to staff and training, and that the department uses surveys, focus groups, program monitoring, funding availability, and historical data to set annual goals. They also noted that Kentucky uses the grant to fund direct services and that eligibility is generally limited to Kentucky residents or runaway juveniles based on need and available resources.
Much of the discussion focused on child welfare data and the distinction between poverty and neglect. DCBS officials said Adult Protective Services investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, and that self-neglect cases have trended down in recent years, which they attributed in part to access to federal resources. For Child Protective Services, they reviewed intake and investigation numbers, noting that many calls screen out before meeting statutory criteria, while about 48,000 cases were assessed or investigated and about 8,000 were substantiated. Members raised concerns about how poverty can be mistaken for neglect, especially in rural areas, and DCBS said it has been working with the legislature, staff, and community partners to better define the difference and connect families to community supports when cases do not meet abuse or neglect criteria.
Members also asked about the risk to federal funding and the impact on juvenile services. DCBS said it had not received notice that the $21 million block grant would be cut, but it is monitoring federal developments closely and would need to return to the General Assembly for a budget request if funding were lost. The department said about 30% of the federal share goes to juvenile services. Questions also covered the transition in staff training from Eastern Kentucky University to a broader statewide model, and the agency said it is expanding training opportunities and modernizing delivery. Officials discussed the MST pilot for youth, saying it is a successful evidence-based practice operating in three regions—Jefferson, Northern Bluegrass, and Central Kentucky—with positive outcomes and possible expansion. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 091 Apr 15th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise out of order on a point of personal privilege. I have it. Moments of personal privilege.
- We proceed out of order. Majority of Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. President.
- The state of Colorado should mandate universal participation in federal agency data systems by every
- The state of Colorado should mandate universal participation in federal agency data systems by every
- The state of Colorado should mandate universal participation in federal agency data systems by every
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (3-24-26)
Licensing & Occupations
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of the committee, House Bill 776 passed unanimously out of the House.
- It was over a year of work between the dental board of dentistry.
- It was over a year of work between the dental board of dentistry.
- c> this is the product of over a year of this is the product of over a year of work<00:10:27.279><c>
- the</c><00:18:37.360><c> the</c> portions of it's because of the the portions of it's because of the
Committee:
Senate Licensing & Occupations
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Kenny is the founder of Kenny Boy Ice Cream. Let's give him a round of applause.
- </c> of Hawaii's local a industry. of Hawaii's local a industry.
- Judge Char is a graduate of the University of Denver, from which she received her Bachelor of Arts degree
- Her law degree is from the University of San Diego School of Law, and she was awarded the university's
- Her law degree is from the University of San Diego School of Law, and she was awarded the university's