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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jun 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to call the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to order.
- that we have submitted the appropriate reports.
- Basically, they've been used appropriately.
- Any public comment on this audit request, please come forward now.
- Senator Cortese's request asks the appropriate question: is the procurement and oversight process used
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee met to hear new audit requests and receive a status update from the State Auditor. The auditor reported 10 JALAC audits in progress, noted that all 2025-approved audits are underway, said the first 2026 audit is focused on DMV license revocations, and described several statutory and high-risk audits already in progress. The committee also approved a consent calendar of four audit requests: UC library resources, law enforcement information sharing, EDD unemployment insurance claims, and Housing and Community Development housing development monitoring.
The committee then considered Assembly Member DeMaio’s audit request on SANDAG road project management. DeMaio argued the audit was needed to examine whether transportation funds, including voter-approved and restricted revenues, were used for allowable purposes and whether past management failures warranted outside review. SANDAG’s CEO and CFO said the agency already undergoes extensive oversight and audits, that funds are tracked by multiple “colors of money,” and that internal controls have improved. Several members questioned whether the issues were already addressed in public records or existing audits, and the request failed on a roll call vote.
Next, Senator Valadares presented an audit of the Board of State and Community Corrections’ Proposition 47 grant administration, arguing that more transparency is needed on outcomes, recidivism data, and oversight of grantees. The BSCC said it already has oversight mechanisms, that the State Controller conducts biennial audits, and that program data shows positive outcomes. The committee approved the audit unanimously. Senator Cortese then presented an audit of CalHR’s dental benefits procurement and Delta Dental contract, citing long-standing benefit caps, provider network concerns, and retiree out-of-pocket costs. CalHR said its network remains strong, that it recently completed an RFP adding MetLife as a second carrier starting in 2027, and that contracts include performance guarantees. Members from both parties expressed concern about access and competition, and the audit was approved unanimously. The committee then completed add-on votes on the consent calendar and adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jun 1st, 2026
Joint Legislative Audit
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to call the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to order.
- We do feel that we have submitted the appropriate reports.
- Basically, they've been used appropriately.
- Any public comment on this audit request, please come forward now.
- Senator Cortese's request asks the appropriate question: Is the procurement and oversight process used
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- They are Appropriations Ed Committee.
- Um, the bill proposes appropriations for the development of an electronic data collection system.
- Um, the bill proposes appropriations<00:35:34.240><c> for</c><00:35:34.480><c> the</c><00:35:34.960><
- We have Ocean Legislative >> Thank you.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several agriculture-related bills. HB 1602 HD1 drew support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, the Ulupono Initiative, and others, with testimony emphasizing the value of a dedicated grant writer who had secured nearly $9 million in federal funds and was pursuing additional grants. Members discussed how much time grant applications take and how the position helps position projects for implementation. The committee then moved on without objection.
HB 1832, relating to aquaculture, received support from state agencies and industry groups, with one individual opposed. HB 1707 HD1, relating to agriculture, also drew broad support. A committee question focused on the bill’s definition of “necessary supplies,” and the Hawaii Farm Bureau said the language was broad enough to cover the inputs farmers need, including transportation-related costs, and would help reduce production costs and food prices. HB 2155 HD1, relating to agricultural statistics, prompted testimony in support of better data collection to help Hawaii compete for federal agriculture funding. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity explained that its role would focus on production, import, and export data, distinct from the scientific data collected by another unit, and said it wanted an electronic system tied to existing manifest and GIS tools to avoid duplicative clipboard-based collection.
HB 1831 HD1, relating to agricultural lands, was heard with support and no questions. HB 1650 HD1, relating to environmental assessments, drew opposition from several individuals who argued it would weaken environmental protections and resident input; no action was taken. The committee then heard HB 1652 HD1, relating to storm water management systems. The engineering industry supported clarifying that low-risk green stormwater infrastructure such as rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable pavement should not be treated like detention or retention ponds subject to fencing and other safety requirements. Opponents, including family members affected by a drowning and other residents, argued the bill would weaken Act 281’s safety protections and increase liability. The Hawaii Farm Bureau questioned whether agricultural water infrastructure should be exempted from the fencing requirements and said the costs would vary by system, but the committee did not take final action during the hearing.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 21st, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We've just done an appropriate placement of our direct care staff.
- An area of legislation that I've been working on heavily.
- and Administration, but this legislation died.
- What you all have on slides 23 and 24 is a list of appropriations that you all, as legislators, have
- They are working with a $2.5 million special appropriation.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- .<00:06:47.600><c> Um,</c> legislation.
- Um, legislation.
- </c> legislation like this? legislation like this? >> 100%. >> 100%. >> 100%.
- </c> We cannot pass legislation like this. We cannot pass legislation like this.
- </c> behind bringing this legislation behind bringing this legislation forward,<01:38:40.239><c> I</c
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 22nd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I am here testifying on behalf of this proposed legislation.
- The annual cost of the program is determined by legislative appropriation.
- A fiscal note has been requested, but is not yet available.
- A fiscal note is now requested. There's no appropriation.
- A fiscal note is now requested. There's no appropriation. I'd be happy to answer any questions.
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, storage rental, tenancy agreements, tenant rights, landlord obligations, termination notice, insurance, wildfire prevention, policy nonrenewal, cancellation, risk management, sports wagering, sports betting, sports gambling, bookmaking, gambling regulation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Public Safety Committee and Senate Transportation Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And if you don't request a hearing, it's done in near real time.
- But if they do not request a hearing, and most people do not request a hearing, once the 10-day period
- If the hearing was requested.
- Can we request that data?
- We share the legislators' and the families' goal of preventing tragedies.
Summary:
The joint Senate Public Safety and Transportation hearing focused on DUI, impaired driving, traffic violence, speed management, and how criminal and administrative systems interact. Chairs Jesse Arreguín and Dave Cortese said the hearing was intended to inform upcoming legislation and noted that no bills would be acted on that day. They emphasized the scale of roadway deaths and serious injuries, the need for a holistic Safe System approach, and the importance of hearing from law enforcement, researchers, victims’ advocates, judges, and DMV officials.
The first panel reviewed current DUI law and research. Thomas Nozowitz of the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code outlined California’s DUI penalties, including escalating misdemeanor and felony consequences, ignition interlock device requirements, license suspensions, Watson advisories, and homicide-related offenses. Stephanie Doherty of the Office of Traffic Safety described statewide crash trends, the role of alcohol, drugs, speed, and vulnerable road users, and the state’s Safe System and safety corridor efforts. Dr. Julia Griswold of UC Berkeley presented research supporting systemic interventions such as self-explaining roads, safer speed limits, speed safety cameras, ignition interlocks, sobriety checkpoints, and treatment for chronic offenders; she also noted that many DUI fatalities involve first-time offenders and that punitive measures alone have limited effect on high-risk drivers.
Members pressed witnesses on ignition interlocks, speed governors, DUI treatment, diversion, and whether current penalties are strong enough. Several senators, including Archuleta and Blakespear, argued for stronger immediate consequences and better use of in-car technology, while witnesses said chronic offenders often need treatment and that some existing programs may be underused or inconsistently effective. The discussion also touched on data gaps, the need to distinguish alcohol- from drug-involved crashes, and the possibility of allowing diversion for some first-time DUI cases while preserving consequences for repeat offenses.
The second panel addressed DMV and court processes. DMV Director Steve Gordon said the department handles mandatory, court-ordered, and administrative actions, and that recent process changes have reduced DMV hearing delays from roughly 170 days to under 70 days in many cases. Judge Lisa Rodriguez explained that county-by-county court practices, case filing delays, sentencing timelines, and paper or mixed electronic systems can slow reporting to DMV, especially for misdemeanors and felonies. She said courts are reviewing reporting requirements, training, and case-management coding to improve transmission of DUI orders, while DMV said it is open to simplification and better coordination but is constrained by aging systems and the motor vehicle account’s financial limits. No votes or formal actions were taken.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (4-15-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue will call to order meeting number nine.
- But also House Bill 900 is a one-time appropriation.
- . supposed to be and funded appropriately.
- Uh, executive branch, judicial and legislative branches. Please take note.
- , received very late, governor's request, received very late, but<00:05:03.680><c> an</c><00:05:03.800
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on HB 244 (05/20/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:21:23.120><c> Uh</c><00:21:23.440><c> then</c> local legislative body included.
- Uh then local legislative body included.
- Sorry, that's the change that I requested.
- So, I think it's appropriate to have that language in there. Cuz it's adding it to the original.
- </c><00:28:28.160><c> language</c><00:28:28.800><c> in</c> appropriate to have that language in appropriate
Summary:
The Conference Committee on House Bill 244 met to resolve remaining drafting issues in the bill updating and recodifying municipal enforcement of building and fire codes. The chair explained that the measure is largely a technical recodification, moving statutory references and correcting broken cross-references after review by the subcommittee, the Senate, AI-assisted checking, and the Building Code Review Board. Members emphasized that Amendment 2026-1923H contains no policy changes, only reference updates and language cleanup to ensure the bill points to the correct current RSA sections.
The committee then discussed a few specific drafting questions, including a reference on page one and language on page two concerning the phrase “remove the prohibition on a building permit.” Some members questioned whether that wording should instead describe a variance or exception, but the chair and Representative Darji explained that the language is intended to allow an applicant to return to the zoning board to remove a prohibition attached to a specific building permit, not to broadly eliminate the underlying rule. The committee also noted a corrected reference to current statutory language because the underlying law had changed since the bill was introduced.
After the explanation, the House receded from its position of non-concurrence and concurred with the Senate amendment as further amended by 2026-1923H. Members agreed to place the measure on the House consent calendar, and the committee adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 24 (2-10-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It does they believe are appropriate.
- :14:04.959><c> burden</c> legislation puts a transparency burden legislation puts a transparency burden
- With the co-sponsorship request.
- I have the appropriate Senate Bill 153. I have the appropriate paperwork. paperwork. paperwork.
- </c> name them, but I do have the appropriate name them, but I do have the appropriate paperwork. paperwork
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for
- </c> strong support um of the appropriation strong support um of the appropriation of<00:27:29.720><c
- It would be something that would help the legislation as far as the budget is concerned.
- The department supports the measure, the benefits of Community Schools, but requests that any appropriations
- that funds funds will be appropriate and that funds funds will be appropriate and to<01:08:11.400><c>
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'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.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/04/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> The measures identified in our request The measures identified in our request will<00:19:04.320>
- </c> appropriate to offer my A2 amendment. appropriate to offer my A2 amendment.
- ><c> to</c><01:19:30.480><c> promote</c> the legislation has been to promote the legislation has been
- </c><01:47:53.199><c> that</c> committee uh we have uh requested that committee uh we have uh requested
- </c><02:26:38.399><c> It's</c> improper legislative process. It's improper legislative process.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon, Senator Tim Dunn from Legislative District 25, which is Yuma up to the West...
- We'll start with the legislative research analyst, Mason Holler. Mr. Holler? Hello, members.
- This is my first legislative session as an intern, and I go to ASU studying transport studies.
- This is my first legislative session, and I am honored to be here. Very good. Well, thank you.
- For all of these reasons, I urge you to vote in favor of this legislation to move forward.
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee heard SB 1009, which would expand Arizona’s high school CPR instruction requirements to include training on automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The sponsor, Sen. Kavanaugh, said the bill would simply add a short AED component to existing CPR programs, would not require schools to buy AEDs, and would improve student readiness to respond to sudden cardiac arrest. Supporters included the American Heart Association and several students, who argued that AED familiarity can save lives and that training should be part of school safety education.
Opposition came from the Arizona Education Association, which argued the bill creates an unfunded mandate, could take away from core instructional time, and may require staff time and resources beyond what schools can absorb. The Arizona School Boards Association was neutral but raised concerns about funding, training personnel, and the impact on rural and smaller districts. Sen. Miranda also questioned whether the bill was truly zero-cost and requested a fiscal note, though she said she would vote yes pending more information.
After discussion, the committee voted 5-2 to give SB 1009 a do-pass recommendation. Senators Dunn, Mesnard, Warner, and Anger voted yes, while Senators Diaz and Brown voted no; Sen. Miranda voted yes with reservations. The committee then adjourned.
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
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 38th Legislative Day Jun 18th, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But that legislation is just one part of the story.
- That legislation is just one part of the story.
- Submitted to legislators and other state offices.
- So that is the why for this legislation.
- So that is the reason for this legislation.
Summary:
The Senate reconvened, read committee reports, and assigned House Bill 89 with House Amendment 1 and House Bill 393 with House Amendment 1 to the Senate Finance Committee. It then adopted Consent Calendar 64, which included resolutions recognizing Take Our Children to Work Day, Juneteenth, National Farmers Day, Invisible Disabilities Week, Stonewall Uprising Remembrance Day, National Nonprofit Day, and two property-assessment working group resolutions. The calendar passed by a unanimous roll call, and the chamber heard remarks supporting Juneteenth, Delaware agriculture, invisible disabilities awareness, and the nonprofit sector.
The Senate passed the fiscal year 2026 and 2027 revenue estimates in Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, and approved the fiscal year 2027 operating budget in Senate Bill 335 after extended debate on budget growth, recurring costs, health care, education, public safety, retiree obligations, and fiscal restraint. It also passed Senate Bill 336, the one-time supplemental appropriation bill, which includes one-time investments such as a $100 million transition toward a weighted education funding formula, election support, early childhood education, classroom projects, lead remediation, and campaign finance modernization. Several members praised the budget process and staff, while others cautioned against future spending growth.
Among policy bills, the Senate passed House Bill 369 to codify the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, House Bill 268 to increase penalties for assaulting postal workers, House Bill 374 to require workforce reporting on large public works projects, Senate Bill 253 with House Amendment 1 to standardize school bullying parental-notification procedures, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 342 to modernize the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission, House Bill 402 to extend Clean Air Act Title V permit fees, and Senate Bill 346 with Senate Amendment 1 to streamline Environmental Appeals Board timelines. The Senate also began consideration of House Bill 293, which would add hate crimes to the Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program, but the transcript cuts off before its vote is shown.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think if you had it any other appropriations committee so far, it has been noted that President, all
- Britain's encourage all of our appropriations committees to spend some time examining how our departments
- So each year we get appropriation with the budget.
- 1700 of the 7,000 requests to Rehome Non native pets.
- The most requested species to rehome include red-eared slider turtles ball pythons.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- President, we are in that order of business: third reading of legislation, and I'll yield. Mr.
- So there's been a request to adopt Senate Floor Amendment Number 1.
- What would happen is that the department would put forward an appropriations request, it would come before
- You know, it's very easy as a legislator to spend someone else's money.
- Rural New Mexico needs this legislation. I am proud to support it. Also, Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- A roll call having been requested, the committee legislative assistant will take the roll.
- A roll call having been requested, the committee legislative assistant will take the roll.
- All right, a roll call having been requested, the committee legislative assistant will take the roll.
- All right, a roll call having been requested, the committee legislative assistant will take the roll.
- the committee legislative requested, the committee legislative assistant<00:37:37.160><c> will</c><00
Bills:
HF3548