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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> consent request? consent request?
- </c> piece of legislation addresses that. piece of legislation addresses that.
- </c> to support this piece of legislation. to support this piece of legislation.
- Speaker, I request the yeas and nays. >> The yeas and nays have been requested.
- </c> here to Congress for us to appropriate. here to Congress for us to appropriate.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, here as legislators, we're trying to help the system.
- When I look at this legislation, and knowing that there's already federal legislation that addresses
- So this bill, if passed, first of all, this would go into the box for appropriation.
- The bill specifies that monies in the fund are continuously appropriated.
- Legislators are...
Bills:
SB1051, SB1114, SB1115, SB1122, SB1132, SB1162, SB1169, SB1171, SB1172, SB1173, SB1174, SB1175, SB1179, SB1188, SB1233, SB1236, SB1242, SB1316, SB1368
Keywords:
SB1051, Arizona hospitals, immigration status, patient intake, admission forms, registration forms, health care reporting, uncompensated care, emergency department, lawfully present, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen patients, hospital funding, Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS, border security, health care institutions, patient privacy, medical access, immigration policy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- I proudly serve the 45th legislative district.
- The bill before you is a Court of Appeals request legislation, and they basically want authority that
- And that's an AOC request legislation.
- legislation, Senate Bill 5925.
- the use of driver data when appropriate.
Bills:
SB6011
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services Mar 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll move to the legislative analyst. John Trotter, Legislative Analyst's Office.
- out of 23,000 requests.
- Legislative analyst, any comments?
- John Char, Legislative Analyst's Office: As we continue to review this proposal, John Char, Legislative
- Moved to the Legislative Analyst's Office. Joanne Charter, Legislative Analyst's Office.
Summary:
The Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services heard an overview from the California Department of Aging on the state’s Master Plan for Aging, including progress at the five-year midpoint, local aging and disability action plans, HCBS gap analysis, workforce work, and stakeholder engagement. The Legislative Analyst’s Office noted the department’s budget was relatively flat but flagged federal H.R. 1 pressure on nutrition-related programs. Members discussed how H.R. 1 and broader federal and state budget pressures could affect older adults through other programs, even where the Department of Aging itself had no direct cut. The committee also heard a stakeholder request from the California Association of Area Agencies on Aging for $62.3 million to support Older Californians Act services, with Finance cautioning that any added ongoing spending would worsen out-year deficits.
The committee then reviewed several Department of Aging proposals, including HICAP modernization to add paid counselors and reduce reliance on volunteers, and senior meal program oversight for virtual congregate/to-go meals under AB 1476. Members also discussed the status of area agencies on aging in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, including a new RFP process in the Central Coast and the need to protect service continuity during transitions. Finance clarified that remaining modernizing Older Californians Act nutrition funds can still be used through June 2029.
The Department of Social Services presented a series of items. These included new federal Medicaid Access Rule implementation for IHSS grievance and critical incident systems; housing and homelessness programs for CalWORKs Housing Support, HDAP, Home Safe, and Bringing Families Home, with testimony that one-time funds are expiring and service levels will likely decline; permanent position authority for housing and homelessness administration; a facility management system to replace aging licensing systems; home care services branch solvency and regulations; child care centers in multifamily housing; the Seizure Emergency Response Act; licensing during emergencies and disasters; and the Family Preparedness Plan Act. The committee also heard a detailed exchange about the Autumn Oaks facility in Tulare County, where Senator Grove raised concerns about 53 complaints and the handling of unsafe conditions; CDSS said it is reviewing the matter and has authority to take administrative action even after a license surrender. No votes were taken, and items were held open.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Without legislative action, NICA projects it could...
- You followed me as justice appropriations.
- You followed me as justice appropriations.
- Good legislation is precise.
- Implementation of this pilot program is subject to annual legislative appropriation.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, and several recognitions, including law enforcement guests, a Spina Bifida Week presentation, and a salute to the 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot team. The chamber then adopted the special order report and moved to floor consideration of Senate bills.
Members passed several bills unanimously or near-unanimously after brief debate and, in some cases, floor amendments. CS/SB 590 clarified that changes to the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters of child abuse apply prospectively and passed 111-0. SB 418 required law enforcement autism-interaction training and allowed the blue-envelope program to be offered in electronic or physical form; it passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1668 addressed NICA’s actuarial soundness and passed 112-0. CS/SB 1246 expanded the Linking Industry to Nursing Education fund to broader health science programs and passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 1404 set baseline standards for memory care providers and passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1030 revised recovery residence rules, including MAT-related provisions, and passed 168-0. CS/CS/SB 178 changed FHSAA rules so school coaches may use limited personal funds for student welfare with parent consent and passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 422 barred use of ADS-B data for airport billing and passed 108-2. CS/CS/SB 598 modernized funeral, cemetery, and consumer services licensing and passed 111-0.
The House also considered CS/CS/SB 1134, a controversial bill restricting county and municipal DEI-related official actions and contracting. Sponsor Rep. Black described broad prohibitions with numerous exceptions, while members asked about effects on observances, special events, parade participation, and local economic-vitality offices. Rep. Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing vague prongs, arguing the language was ambiguous and could chill local government action; debate on that amendment was underway when the transcript ended. The chamber then moved into farewell remarks, including an extended address from Rep. Eskamani reflecting on her service, family, staff, constituents, and policy priorities, followed by remarks from the Speaker praising her energy and preparation. Rep. Overdorf also delivered farewell remarks highlighting his work on environmental policy, human trafficking, development regulation, property rights, and property taxes, with the Speaker commending his contributions.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Settings to do, they will send a request and you will get that request on your phone and be able to approve
- Age-appropriate design was then sued on.
- And I think we've pushed for federal legislation and state legislation to get parental consent at the
- and family-appropriate?
- So the legislation helps.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I respectfully urge your support to advance this legislation and appropriate funding to operationalize
- I respectfully urge your support to advance this legislation and appropriate funding to operationalize
- I respectfully urge your support to advance this legislation and appropriate funding to operationalize
- I respectfully urge your support to advance this legislation and appropriate funding to operationalize
- </c><00:55:30.119><c> and</c><00:55:30.359><c> appropriate</c> advance this legislation and appropriate
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We’re going to blank out the Appropriations and put in the committee report the $500,000 request for
- In the committee report, we’re going to put in the $1.3 million request for the appropriation amount.
- Recommendation is adopted. request for the appropriation amount any request for the appropriation amount
- For SB 1596, the Chair’s recommendation is to pass with blanking out the appropriation request.
- We’re going to blank out the appropriations and note in the committee report the request of $425,000.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a long calendar of health-related measures, beginning with SB 297, a proposed constitutional amendment to protect reproductive freedom. Supporters included medical, labor, and advocacy groups, while opponents, including Hawaii Family Forum and Hawaii Christian Coalition, argued the term “reproductive freedom” was too vague and could be misunderstood. Testimony on SB 350, a similar constitutional amendment protecting contraception, also drew strong support from medical and advocacy groups and opposition from religious organizations; one witness said the measure was especially important to protect reproductive care and contraception.
Several bills focused on health system administration and public health. SB 1438 on home care agencies, SB 1439 on nuisances, SB 1441 on transferring the AAHU regional health care system to the Department of Health, SB 1442 on children’s mental health services, SB 1443 on the Department of Health, SB 1444 on general excise tax, and SB 1445 on youth mental health all received mostly supportive testimony from state agencies and community organizations. On SB 1445, the Hawaii State LGBTQ Commission asked that LGBTQI+ and Native Hawaiian youth be specifically considered in mental health services. SB 1450, creating an intensive mobile team pilot for houseless individuals with serious brain disorders, drew support from state agencies and providers; a street medicine advocate said the pilot could help address sustainability, insurance, and service delivery on the streets.
The committee also heard testimony on access and workforce measures, including SB 1596 on nursing, SB 1565 on acupuncture, SB 1564 on Medicaid, SB 1418 for an emergency DHS appropriation, SB 1417 on crimes against protective services workers, SB 1411 on Medicaid third-party liability, SB 1399 on a family resilience pilot program, SB 1398 on trauma-informed care, SB 1281 on telehealth, and SB 1279 on telepharmacy. Most of these measures drew broad support from agencies, provider groups, and advocacy organizations. On SB 1281, HMSA opposed the bill as written, warning about audio-only telehealth and federal rule changes, while other health groups supported it as important for rural, kupuna, and disabled residents. On SB 1417, a Honolulu Police Department captain supported stronger protections for DHS workers but could not provide complaint data and said he would follow up later. The hearing ended with the chair noting quorum and asking whether the committee was ready for decision making; no votes or final actions were recorded in the transcript.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- and ensure that that policy is carried out appropriately.
- It's a simple request.
- I'm aware of the California legislation. This is different.
- So I'm proud of the work that we've done drafting this legislation.
- My role as a legislator is, in fact, different from my role as a lawyer.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Requests can take days, weeks, or sometimes much longer.
- Requests can take days, weeks, or sometimes much longer.
- at an appropriate level and that services that are rendered at an appropriate level occurs behind the
- at an appropriate level and that services that are rents, Payments are being made appropriately at an
- appropriate level, and that services that are rendered in an appropriate level, that occurs behind the
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and voted House Bill 2309, Representative Jones’ Oregon Harvesting bill, do pass by a vote of 13 ayes and no nays. The committee then moved to public testimony on House Bill 1881, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance. Representative Bill Allen said the bill is intended to address xylazine’s role in fentanyl-related overdoses, improve tracking and enforcement, and preserve legitimate veterinary use through carve-outs. A veterinarian from the University of Missouri testified in support, emphasizing xylazine’s long-standing and safe veterinary use and the need to protect agricultural practice while targeting illicit diversion. No opposition was presented, and testimony on the bill concluded.
The committee then heard House Bill 1855, which would add alpha-gal syndrome to Missouri’s reportable conditions and create a reporting/surveillance framework. Sponsor Representative Matthew Overcast said the bill was revised to shift reporting from providers to private labs, create a standalone non-communicable disease reporting section, and support data collection for prevalence, education, and federal funding opportunities. Supporters included a lobbyist for the AlphaGal Alliance, a University of Missouri dermatologist/researcher, Extension staff, cattle industry representatives, and multiple patients and family members who described severe dietary restrictions, anxiety, school and work impacts, and the need for better public awareness and treatment research. Opponents argued the bill’s language would expand DHSS authority too broadly, especially the provision allowing the department to designate and enforce rules for noncommunicable diseases, and suggested narrowing the bill and adding opt-in protections. No vote was taken.
Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 2355, Representative Holly Jones’ “food as medicine” bill. Jones argued that nutrition should be treated as a public health intervention and described medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, and nutrition counseling as tools that can improve outcomes and reduce costs. In questions, members raised concerns about how the proposal would interact with existing food assistance programs such as SNAP, WIC, school meals, and other federal nutrition benefits, and whether the bill would create a new entitlement or duplicate existing aid. The hearing on HB 2355 was still in progress when the transcript ended.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to request that we amend the number.
- We also know costs have gone up like department requested to withdraw that. department requested to withdraw
- </c><00:32:50.240><c> And</c> the legislative process. Here it is. And the legislative process.
- Page six, Personal Appeals Board. requested, I wanted them to lapse it uh requested, I wanted them to
- Uh that's appropriation for next year.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Potential 15-day extension, is that feasible, even if you get... get your appropriations request and
- The appropriated amounts. So just point that out. Next thing, you know, we.
- I'll be glad to answer any questions and would respectfully We request the right to close.
- Chairman, thank you for filing. this bill and recognizing the need for this new legislation.
- This legislation will promote transparency. transparency, and municipal waste contracting.
Keywords:
solid waste management, exclusive contracts, public agency, contract amendment, notification requirements, Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, TERP, air quality, emissions reduction, clean fleet, alternative fuel, natural gas vehicles, hydrogen fuel, hydrogen infrastructure, diesel replacement, fleet grants, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, clean school buses
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, May 27, 2026 - PM
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:52:10.800><c> have</c> piece of money that appropriators have piece of money that appropriators
- ... ...legislative.
- See, this year it was requested, but somehow it didn't get in the appropriations bill.
- ,</c><01:30:08.239><c> but</c> See, this year it was requested, but See, this year it was requested,
- Um, so the appropriations bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Mar 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion is due pass as amended to Appropriations. Brian? Aye. Brian? Aye. Alice.
- In 2021, I sponsored a county resolution requesting scientific review of JDSF.
- Chair, and then I'm happy to move the bill at the appropriate time.
- Chair and then I'm happy to move the bill at the appropriate time.
- Yeah, it's an appropriate one.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 1938, which would create a voluntary process for local governments to designate California surf reserves through the Ocean Protection Council. The author and supporters, including Save the Waves Coalition, the League of California Cities, and the California State Association of Counties, argued the bill would recognize surf breaks as important natural and economic assets. The bill received a due pass recommendation to Appropriations and passed on a roll call vote, with the measure left on call. The committee also approved the consent calendar, which included AB 1699, AB 1780, AB 1891, AB 1893, and AB 2566.
The committee then took up AB 2051, which would convene a coastal resilience permitting working group to develop a roadmap for streamlining permits for coastal resilience projects. The author and supporters from the Bay Area Council, Port of San Francisco, and others said the bill would reduce duplicative permitting delays while preserving environmental protections. One member raised concerns about giving too much authority to the Coastal Commission, but the bill still received a due pass recommendation to Water, Parks and Wildlife and passed on a roll call vote.
AB 2494, dealing with the management of demonstration state forests, drew substantial debate. The author said the bill would update outdated 1947-era management goals to emphasize biodiversity, carbon sequestration, wildfire resilience, recreation, research, and tribal co-governance, with strong support from Mendocino County, tribal representatives, and environmental groups. Opponents from the Farm Bureau, California Forestry Association, and others argued it would shift the forests away from sustainable timber production, create funding instability, and invite litigation. After extensive questioning about forest science, old growth, funding, and tribal co-management, the bill received a due pass recommendation to Appropriations and passed on a roll call vote.
The committee also approved AB 2483, which would create a permanent certification pathway for formerly incarcerated firefighters who served on Cal Fire hand crews. Supporters said the bill would recognize their training and improve job prospects after release, and it passed unanimously to Public Safety. Finally, AB 1777, the California Clean Skies Act, was heard; it would affirm CARB’s authority to adopt indirect source rules to address pollution from vehicle-heavy facilities such as warehouses and ports. Environmental, health, and labor supporters backed the bill as a tool to protect public health, while trucking, business, port, and industry groups opposed it as costly and overly broad. The bill remained under discussion at the end of the transcript, with members debating whether it clarified existing authority or created new regulatory power.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- In terms of events, Conservation Voters is having their legislative reception at the Drury Hotel from
- Unanimous consent, we go without our business introduction of legislation.
- This is an appropriation bill with an $80 million appropriation.
- There's been a request for unanimous consent. Request for the committee referral to be changed.
- Senator, there's been a unanimous consent request. He's the lead sponsor on that bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- million of appropriation.
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- </c> dependent on um what is appropriated dependent on um what is appropriated versus<01:18:09.480><c
- year the appropriation number of charter<01:50:11.719><c> schools</c><01:50:12.040><c> requesting</c
- </c> need to additional appropriate need to additional appropriate additional<01:59:34.800><c> money<
Summary:
The Department of Education’s Bureau of Wellness and Nutrition presented an overview of the school meal and child nutrition programs it administers, including the National School Lunch Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), After School Snack Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Special Milk Program. Staff explained which programs are federally funded through USDA, which have state matching funds, and how reimbursement rates are set for different programs and fiscal years. They also walked the committee through a packet showing reimbursement tables, state and federal funding totals, and eligibility data.
Members focused much of their questioning on how state and federal reimbursements work for lunch and breakfast, why lunch is shown as a state match while breakfast has meal-based breakdowns, and how the department allocates funds in the budget. The department explained that lunch uses a set state match tied to federal requirements, while breakfast reimbursement is based on meals served. They also reviewed FY 22-24 funding trends, noting higher federal spending during COVID-era waivers and lower amounts as those waivers ended. A committee member asked for the data in Excel and the department agreed to provide it.
The discussion also covered summer meal programs and the distinction between the Summer Food Service Program and Summer EBT. Staff explained that SFSP provides meals at approved open or closed sites, while Summer EBT is a separate DHHS-run benefit program that provides funds to families; the two programs coordinate through data sharing but are not the same. Members also discussed CEP, with staff explaining that New Hampshire currently has three schools participating, that the qualifying threshold was reduced from 40% to 25% identified students, and that districts must cover the non-federal share with non-federal funds. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Transcript Highlights:
- They can't advocate on behalf of legislation.
- We request the committee's aye vote on SB 1357. Thank you very much.
- I respectfully request your aye vote. Okay, we'll call the roll. Senator...
- I respectfully request your aye vote. Okay. We'll call the roll. Senator... Okay.
- We are grateful to Senator Cervantes for authoring this important legislation and respectfully request
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I did not request sessions on the fly.
- </c> legislate things like this. legislate things like this.
- I don't get those requests.
- </c> legislation. It's not mandatory. legislation. It's not mandatory.
- And if that municipality, after an engineering study and after appropriate action by the legislative
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House fraud prevention panel considers motion to issue subpoena to U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar May 5th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Yes, it was the first request.
- We had planned to request it if she appeared before the committee, but she did not, so we made the request
- </c><00:10:26.320><c> I</c> federal legislation. I federal legislation.
- request request in<00:14:26.320><c> this</c><00:14:26.560><c> subpoena</c> in this subpoena in this
- </c> right here in the subpoena request. right here in the subpoena request.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HLT/LAB Joint Public Hearing - Wed Feb 5, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> support of this legislation support of this legislation I<00:16:29.800><c> find</c><00:16:30.000
- and fluid to ensure appropriate flexible and fluid to ensure appropriate Staffing<00:19:35.679><c> that
- </c> patients care and ensures appropriate patients care and ensures appropriate distribution<00:19:50.320
- </c> adjust their Staffing is appropriate adjust their Staffing is appropriate another<01:00:46.720><
- </c><02:25:00.279><c> for</c> staff who are processing requests for staff who are processing requests
Summary:
The House Committees on Health and Labor heard testimony on HB 1244, a measure relating to labor standards at health care facilities and nursing staff ratios. Committee members opened by explaining hearing procedures, including a suggested two-minute testimony limit and Zoom rules. The bill drew extensive testimony from hospitals, nursing organizations, unions, and individual nurses, with the central debate focusing on whether staffing ratios should be set by statute or left to collective bargaining and unit-level staffing decisions.
Opponents included the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Straub Benioff Medical Center, Hawaii Pacific Health, Kapiolani Medical Center, and Queen’s Health Systems. They argued that fixed ratios are too rigid for the changing conditions of hospital care, could worsen workforce shortages, and should be handled through labor negotiations, staffing committees, and existing agreements. Several also pointed to investments in nursing education, loan repayment, and workforce development as better solutions. Queen’s said it had recently reached an agreement with nurses after more than 40 meetings that included a staffing framework, and Kapiolani and others emphasized the need for flexibility in emergencies and specialty care.
Supporters, including the Hawaii State Center for Nursing, Pride at Work Hawaii, the Hawaii Nurses Association/American Nurses Association chapter, Hawaii Nurses Association Local 50, UNAC/UHCP, and individual nurses, said unsafe staffing levels contribute to burnout, turnover, errors, and patient harm. Testifiers described chronic short staffing, emotionally and physically exhausting workloads, and situations in which nurses were responsible for too many patients at once. Supporters argued that safe ratios are necessary to protect both patients and nurses, and that collective bargaining has not been enough to ensure safe conditions statewide, especially in facilities without unions. No vote or final committee action was announced in the portion provided.