Transcript Highlights:

• </c> happened in the past will no longer pass happened in the past will no longer pass and<00:46:09.640
• </c><00:46:32.200><c> this</c> then you would have to uh pass this then you would have to uh pass this
• passed pass with Amendment the bill then passed the<01:43:02.119><c> other</c><01:43:02.440><c> body
• </c><04:55:44.040><c> with</c> to pass with to pass with Amendment<04:55:45.878><c> without</c><04:55
• The motion passes with a vote of 18 to 0. The motion passes with a vote of 18 to 0.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And what we were able to do is pass along those raises.
• We failed those students because we’re not reaching them in junior high, there was a time when every
• $250,000 dollars per school district, and they would get that in a one-time lump sum when they issue passes
• If it does not pass, if it fails, they don't get the dollar. So it's a grant basically.
• This is very On January 8th, the US House of Representatives passed a bill allocating $207 million to

Committee: House A&B Education Subcommittee

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• both bodies unanimously term and pass both bodies unanimously section<00:29:46.240><c> three</c><00:
• to pass would the department<00:30:26.320><c> recognize</c><00:30:27.320><c> any</c><00:30:28.360><c
• So I failed to see the point. Reindeer and Lapland won't go near these things.
• </c> 13 so once the if this bill passes 13 so once the if this bill passes anyone<01:15:37.520><c> that
• I passed out an economist statement on carbon dividends the last bill.

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:15:24.639><c> last</c> program erasing what was passed last program erasing what was passed last
• </c> technical Corrections on the passed technical Corrections on the passed through<00:18:29.280><c>
• </c> disorder and one of her babies passed disorder and one of her babies passed away<00:54:11.799><c
• </c><01:03:39.760><c> abortion</c> a failed abortion a failed abortion attempt<01:03:43.160><c> the</
• </c> born alive including after a failed born alive including after a failed abortion<01:21:52.679><c

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I think this is a responsibility on all of our parts, and we need to first acknowledge that we're failing
• so many students, and the system is failing, and we need to do better at that.
• I think this is a responsibility on all of our parts, and we need to first acknowledge that we're failing
• so many students, and we're failing, the system is failing, and we need to do better at that.
• It’s infuriating to hear those inconsistencies, and it’s just setting kids up to fail.

Summary: The committee held an oversight hearing on a state audit examining California’s community college transfer process and whether streamlining it could improve access to bachelor’s degrees. Opening remarks from legislators emphasized that California’s transfer system is central to equity and workforce development, but that only about one in five transfer-intending community college students complete a transfer within four years. Members highlighted disparities by race, region, campus, and major, and pointed to confusion created by differing requirements across the UC, CSU, and community college systems, including limits and inconsistencies in the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), TAG, and major-specific prerequisites. State Auditor’s staff said the audit found that while UC and CSU systemwide enroll more transfer students than the Master Plan target, individual campuses and high-demand STEM programs often do not. The audit identified barriers including unclear and varying course requirements, limited counseling and education plans, insufficient counselor staffing at some campuses, and weak equity plans. It also found that many students never even apply because they do not accumulate enough units or cannot navigate the process. The auditor described examples where transfer students with strong preparation were denied at selective campuses and noted that articulation alignment across systems remains limited. Representatives from UC, CSU, and the Community Colleges responded that transfer remains a top priority and described ongoing reforms. UC cited a new public dashboard, data-sharing agreements, new transfer pathways, and an ADT pilot at UCLA, while saying campus-level capacity and program differences limit how much can be standardized from the system office. CSU said it admits more than 90% of eligible transfer applicants, is expanding transfer planning tools and direct outreach, and is implementing SB 640’s Transfer Success Pathway Program. Community Colleges said transfer reform must focus on clearer credit mobility, more consistent articulation, and broader ADT adoption. Members pressed the systems on inconsistent major requirements, the need for better coordination, and whether campuses are fully prioritizing transfer students; no votes were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• He seems to have been so blinded by his ambition to be a judge that he has failed to even try to understand
• He spent so much time seeming, uh, complaining about his detractors that he failed to see that many Vermonters
• I understand that argument, but I see the opposite: that failing to confirm Michael Dresser will, for
• ><00:55:05.599><c> to</c><00:55:05.760><c> confirm</c><00:55:06.160><c> Michael</c> opposite that failing
• to confirm Michael opposite that failing to confirm Michael Dresser<00:55:06.960><c> will,</c><00:55

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If it doesn't pass out of committee today, you're silencing the conversation.
• If it doesn't pass out a committee today, you're silencing the conversation.
• The motion is due pass. Item number three, AB 1640 by Assembly Member Stephanie.
• The motion is due pass to the Judiciary Committee. AB 1898 by Assembly Member Schultz.
• The motion is due pass to the Judiciary Committee.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with the main discussion focused on AB 1705, AB 1898, AB 2076, and AB 2564. AB 1705 would require pornographic websites and uploaders to certify consent and age before sexually explicit content is posted, including AI-generated nude images, and would allow civil actions by nonconsenting individuals or minors depicted in the material. Supporters, including child advocacy, women’s groups, district attorneys, and university women’s organizations, said it would help combat nonconsensual sexual imagery and revenge pornography; there was no opposition testimony, and the bill drew favorable comments from members. AB 1898 would require employers to give workers advance notice before using AI-powered tools to surveil or manage employees, including disclosure of the purpose, data collected, decisions affected, and general locations of use. Labor groups and privacy advocates supported the measure as a transparency and worker-protection bill, while business and industry groups opposed it, arguing the definitions were too broad, the notice requirements could expose proprietary or security-sensitive information, and the private right of action could lead to litigation and overbroad compliance burdens. Members raised cybersecurity and scope concerns, and the author said the bill had already been narrowed and would continue to be refined, but the committee ultimately took a roll call and advanced the bill on a vote, leaving it on call for absent members. AB 2076 would add nitrous oxide to the list of products subject to online age verification under the Parents’ Accountability and Child Protection Act and increase penalties for large sellers that fail to comply. The author and supporters, including a parent, a deputy district attorney, narcotics officers, Children Now, labor, and the Children’s Advocacy Institute, described rising youth access, health harms, and online sales loopholes. Some opposition groups said they appreciated the amendments but remained concerned about other provisions. Members questioned the bill’s gift-card restrictions and whether they would unnecessarily limit adult purchasing choices; the author and committee staff explained the restriction was aimed at anonymous purchases of the most dangerous items. The bill passed on a 7-0 vote and was left on call for absent members. AB 2564 would prohibit “surveillance pricing,” or using personal data to set individualized prices, while preserving certain transparent discounts and loyalty programs. The author and supporters from Consumer Reports, TechEquity, labor, and privacy groups argued the bill would prevent discriminatory pricing and protect consumers from opaque data-driven price manipulation. Retail, chamber, and industry opponents said the bill was too broad, could chill legitimate discounts and promotions, created compliance and litigation risks, and contained vague definitions. Members discussed the balance between consumer protection and business concerns, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote on AB 2564.

Transcript Highlights:

• And, um, we unfortunately did have 14 animals pass away. Um, they drowned, unfortunately.
• Um they drowned pass away.
• Um, so I'll pass it off to Jeff.
• </c> into the ground actually uh failing into the ground actually uh failing ventilation<00:54:12.720
• But the facility that supports it is failing.

Bills: HF3700 , HF3982 , HF3927 , HF3933 , HF3949 , HF4238 , HF4275 , HF4476 , HF4504

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: Duluth, Lake Superior Zoo, capital improvements, funding, bonds, appropriations, capital investment, port development, grant caps, state assistance, navigation facilities, Dakota County, state bonds, park improvements, infrastructure, transportation, safety, congestion, water infrastructure, bond issuance

Transcript Highlights:

• It will be filed online shortly, and our clerk is passing it out now.
• She added that the Louisiana Legislature passed Act 358. Rep.
• to go to third grade because she couldn't pass DIBELS.
• Thank you. ...to go to third grade because she couldn't pass DIBELS.
• You will fail Louisiana's children by passing this.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee first heard SB 206, which would require cardiovascular pre-screening and blood pressure testing for student athletes beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Chairman Miller said the bill was prompted by concerns about undiagnosed hypertension and sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, and Coach Marcus Scott testified about his own kidney transplant after years of untreated high blood pressure. Members asked about who would perform the screenings and how follow-up would work; the American Heart Association said existing athletic physical processes and referral networks could handle it. An amendment was adopted, and the committee reported SB 206 favorably as amended. The committee then took up SB 305, which would require a publicly available statewide career-alignment dashboard showing how degree programs connect to workforce outcomes, including completion, employment, wages, and high-demand jobs. Chairman Edmonds and student task force member Cruz Cassard said the goal was to help students understand job opportunities in Louisiana and reduce the number leaving the state after graduation. Workforce and higher education stakeholders supported the measure as a transparency and workforce-planning tool. The committee reported SB 305 favorably. Next, the committee considered HB 624, a school safety cleanup bill updating references from crisis management plans to emergency operations plans and aligning school emergency language with national standards. Representative Johnson and the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools said the bill would not create new mandates or costs, but would clarify existing requirements. The committee reported HB 624 favorably. The committee then heard HB 1022, as substituted, concerning school-based health care services. Representative Jackson said the bill was intended to clarify that medical decisions in school-based health centers should be made by licensed health professionals, not school staff, while preserving parental consent. Testimony from school-based health center providers supported the bill, but several members raised concerns about consent, parental authority, and whether the language shifted too much responsibility away from schools; the Charter School Association suggested adding more collaborative language. After discussion, the committee adopted the substitute and reported HB 1022 favorably by a 10-4 vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• Is it like a pass-fail kind of exam, or you have to reach a certain score to pass? >> They have to.
• Is it like<00:57:14.720><c> a</c><00:57:14.960><c> pass</c><00:57:15.280><c> fail</c><00:57:15.599><c
• fail kind of exam or you like a pass fail kind of exam or you have<00:57:16.720><c> to</c><00:57:16.799
• </c> have to reach a certain score to pass? have to reach a certain score to pass?
• Are there any pass with amendments.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 910, house, all

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.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:17:54.640><c> in</c> repeal this new law that was passed in repeal this new law that was passed
• :13.679><c> are</c><00:19:14.080><c> jeopardizing</c> don't pass this, we are jeopardizing don't pass
• </c><00:44:51.359><c> under</c> programs that we already pass under programs that we already pass under
• </c> Abler, Senator Abler, or you're passing Abler, Senator Abler, or you're passing or<03:12:31.600>
• It'll pass or it won't.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> and then the other two is failed and then the other two is failed recommendation<02:40:27.600><c
• </c><02:42:43.760><c> and</c> even if a recommendation failed and even if a recommendation failed and
• </c> um passes. And congratulations chair. um passes.
• Moving on to our next passed.
• </c> recommendation passed unanimously. recommendation passed unanimously.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I have believed, for five years, that telecom is a failing issue. So we have put it aside.
• I have believed, for five years, that telecom is a failing issue. So we have put it aside.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If the circuit court fails to follow proper sentencing procedures.
• But that law that we passed 2 years ago has not been stricken down by any court.
• You've seen yourselves passing bills to compensate those wrongfully incarcerated.
• I'm gonna pass the gavel over to Senator Osgood.
• This is their water regulatory regime that failed.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• now and wonder how could I have gone from the Marine corporal that I was to, I don't want to say failing
• that I was to I don't want<00:14:44.920><c> to</c><00:14:45.079><c> say</c> want to say want to say failing
• 00:14:49.120><c> see</c><00:14:49.639><c> uh</c><00:14:50.240><c> in</c><00:14:50.399><c> the</c> failing
• to Falling see uh in the failing to Falling see uh in the military<00:14:51.240><c> you're</c> military

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We're going to pass temporarily on file item 46, pass and retain on 47, 48, pass temporarily on file
• The measure passes. Pass and retain on file item 57.
• The measure passes. Passed and retained on file item 64.
• The measure passes. Pass and retained on file item 9. No, 0. The measure passes.
• The measure passes. Noes 0. The measure passes. Okay.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> passed. Gentleman from McCracken. passed. Gentleman from McCracken.
• </c> passed. Lady from Kenton. passed. Lady from Kenton.
• </c> finally passed. Gentleman from Bullet. finally passed. Gentleman from Bullet.
• </c> Resolution 74 is finally passed. Resolution 74 is finally passed.
• </c><05:32:19.880><c> Gentleman</c> Senate Bill 261 is passed. Gentleman Senate Bill 261 is passed.

Bills: SB141 , SB124 , SB56 , SJR116 , SB94 , SB37 , SB127 , SB197 , SB66 , SB70 , SB133 , SB160 , SB214 , SB312 , SB52 , SJR62 , SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

Transcript Highlights:

• Will the bill pass or not?
• So there's a, you know, assuming, I shouldn't assume that it's not going to pass, but if it doesn't pass
• Other reports have also shown that facilities in other jurisdictions also fail to, sometimes fail to
• of the night in 1965, when Medicaid passed.
• Chairman, motion passes. Okay. Yes, Representative...

Summary: The meeting focused heavily on behavioral health and substance use treatment, especially the IMD exclusion and whether North Dakota should pursue a Section 1115 waiver to allow Medicaid reimbursement for services in institutions for mental diseases for adults ages 21 to 64. Turtle Mountain representatives described major local needs, including limited access to care, high syphilis rates, and the importance of timely public health data. They also discussed the tribe’s recovery center, which opened the prior year, now operating five levels of care with 16 beds, and the desire to expand capacity, possibly through an IMD waiver or related policy changes. Committee members also raised related issues such as rural health transformation funding, telehealth, workforce retention, and the need for better coordination between tribal and state public health systems. A central issue was Turtle Mountain Public Health’s long-running effort to secure a data use agreement with the state so it can receive surveillance data and respond directly to infectious disease cases among tribal members. Speakers said the tribe had a successful COVID-era agreement that allowed faster contact tracing and case management, but that agreement ended with the pandemic. They argued that current delays in sharing data, especially for sexually transmitted infections, leave the tribe unable to respond quickly, while the state and county epidemiology workload is too distant and stretched to be effective. Committee members expressed support and said they would look into the issue, noting that other tribes have secured similar agreements. The committee also heard a detailed presentation from the National Health Law Program on the IMD exclusion. The presenter explained that federal Medicaid law generally bars payment for care in facilities with more than 16 beds, but that states can use other tools such as state plan amendments, managed care arrangements, telehealth, and community-based services. He said IMD waivers are administratively complex, time-limited, and have shown mixed results in other states, with some gains in residential treatment access but limited evidence of improved overdose outcomes or stronger community-based care. He urged the committee to consider broader continuum-of-care solutions and cautioned that waivers alone are not a cure-all. No final vote was taken on the bill draft during the portion shown, but the committee discussed the proposal to appropriate $49,000 and one FTE to HHS to pursue an IMD waiver and report back in the next interim. Members also debated the policy rationale for the 16-bed limit, the role of the state versus tribal sovereignty, and whether the bill should move through the Health Care or Human Services committee in the future.

Transcript Highlights:

• If it doesn't pass out of committee today, you're silencing the conversation.
• The motion is due pass. Item number three, AB 1640 by Assembly Member Stephanie.
• The motion is due pass to the Judiciary Committee. Bauer-Kahan, aye. Marcia, aye.
• Motion is due pass to the Judiciary Committee. AB 1898 by Assembly Member Schultz.
• The motion is due pass to the Judiciary Committee. Bauer-Kahan, aye. Bacahan, aye. Ms.

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill was filed last session, HB4300, which passed unanimously out of this committee and passed overwhelmingly
• The doctor that prescribed me testosterone passed away, unfortunately.
• Passing this bill is important. For a multitude of reasons.
• If this bill passes, it will create a massive precedent.
• Please pass it for all those still alive and still being denied help.

Bills: HB778 , HB 1266 , HB1576 , HB2213 , HB2517 , HB2518 , HB2841 , HB3306 , HB3320 , HB3388 , HB3508 , HB3520 , HB3689

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes