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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/18/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- uh will be certificate of authority uh will be issued<01:54:39.960><c> under</c><01:54:40.159><c> the
- I think it's been tied up in court in terms of whether or not they have the authority to do so.
- Thank you, sir. west as Wilton all the way to the Sea west as Wilton all the way to the Sea Coast<03:
- consequently we have multiple Coast consequently we have multiple contracts<03:09:27.279><c> with</c
- </c> whether or not they have the authority whether or not they have the authority to<03:12:06.720><c
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, this bill takes no authority from a judge.
- Local probation offices lack the authority to provide supervision.
- It will support treatment while giving law enforcement the authority needed to protect communities.
- House Bill 2492 is a bill being authored by Representative Rita Bowers.
- Representative Ana Hernandez and Mike Schofield are the House authors.
Bills:
HB47, HB171, HB285, HB305, HB449, HB908, HB1024, HB1306, HB1443, HB1445, HB1741, HB1866, HB1902, HB2001, HB2282, HB2355, HB2492, HB2637, HB2697, HB3464, HB4263, HB4996, HB5667, HB47, HB171, HB285, HB305
Keywords:
sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination, medical care, trauma-informed care, crime victims compensation, evidence retention, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, animal cruelty, nonlivestock, prosecution, veterinary defense, animal welfare, pretrial hearings
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Motion to suspend rules in order to debate gun control, gun violence prevention package 5/14/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, if the bill author would yield. Representative Greenman will yield.
- Speaker, if the bill author would Mr.
- I was wondering if the author of the bill could yield to a couple questions.
- </c> question for the author if I could, Mr. question for the author if I could, Mr.
- </c><03:05:34.960><c> and</c> about disarming security guards and about disarming security guards and
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 11th, 2026 at 08:37 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- We are hearing from New Mexico Housing Authority, and we are hearing from DFA.
- My question is actually about the Mortgage Finance Authority.
- HB 275 authorizes the New Mexico Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds to support the capital improvements
- And so these existing tax revenues already are authorized in statute, okay?
- I'm Marquita Russell, the CEO of the New Mexico Finance Authority.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/25/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I understand we have two authors' amendments, but I'm going to leave that to the authors here.
- Chair, for being a co-author on this, as well as Representative Cha.
- </c><00:50:27.200><c> Thank</c> to my Senate author, Senator Koop.
- Thank to my Senate author, Senator Koop.
- We'll respect the wishes of the author.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- They include things like auto pay authorization, transaction charges, account servicing, late fees, credit
- The Attorney General has enforcement authority. Shall we proceed? No more questions.
- The Attorney General has enforcement authority, as we previously mentioned. So shall I go forward?
- not just nationwide, but in our state here, and for figuring out what makes sense for our regulatory guard
- the authority they need to protect Washington consumers, making sure that our, speaking for myself,
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2356 would authorize a third party who is a homicide victim's next of kin, but who is not
- House Bill 2356 would authorize a third party who is a homicide victim's next of kin, but who is not
- Those measures include authorizing online voter registration using a tribal identification card, authorizing
- Military and overseas voters are also authorized to return a voted ballot by fax or email.
- First, it makes changes to personal security measures by authorizing the chief clerk of the House or
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several bills. HB 2356 would let a homicide victim’s next of kin seek a court injunction to block examination of law enforcement records in homicide cases; staff explained current Public Records Act rules, the sponsor said the bill was intended to protect families and children after especially graphic cases, and open-government testimony opposed the measure as an unnecessary secrecy expansion. HB 2460 and HJR 4212 would change vacancy-filling rules for partisan offices so an appointee must be from the same party only if the former officeholder had declared a party preference; the sponsor said this would address vacancies involving no-party-preference officials and avoid delays or litigation. HB 2631 would create a pilot to extend the governor’s customer-experience initiative to the Secretary of State, Fish and Wildlife, and the Insurance Commissioner, with deadlines for liaisons, metrics, reports, and service-improvement plans; the sponsor and supporters emphasized better service and accessibility, while agency representatives raised concerns about cost, autonomy, and whether participation should be optional. HB 2574 would streamline procedures when a candidate dies before or after ballots are printed, allowing removal from ballots or noncounting of votes based on a death certificate; the sponsor said it would avoid unnecessary recounts and costs. HB 2572 would require county-tribal election meetings and create an electronic ballot return portal for certain voters, including tribal voters on reservations, military and overseas voters, and voters with disabilities; county auditors and election officials supported the tribal outreach and access goals but stressed the need for security testing and careful implementation of the portal.
In executive session, the committee considered five bills and adopted amendments on two of them. For HB 2333, which addresses protections against political violence for elected officials, candidates, election officials, and criminal justice participants, the committee adopted amendment Omley 307 to allow P.O. boxes or ACP addresses in campaign-related filings and contributions, then advanced the substitute bill on a 4-3 vote. HB 2462, concerning authority to counter unpiloted aircraft systems, was advanced 5-2. HB 2419, which expands the address confidentiality program to certain administrative law judges and Office of Administrative Hearings employees, was amended to include the chief administrative law judge and then advanced 5-2. HB 2176, exempting collaborative drug therapy agreement information from the Public Records Act, advanced 4-3 after debate over privacy versus transparency. HB 2491, exempting personal information submitted to Washington Technology Solutions for digital experience platform services, also advanced 5-2. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, to minimize the impacts on core academic programs, the Governor's budget does authorize
- It would be a lot of the private universities on the East Coast. Okay.
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, chaired by Assemblymember Alvarez, held a hearing focused on University of California budget issues. The committee reviewed UC core operations funding, enrollment trends, federal funding threats, Title IX implementation, and basic needs support. Major themes included the end of the Governor’s multi-year UC compact, the state’s fiscal outlook, UC’s enrollment growth, and the potential impacts of federal policy changes on research, health care, and student aid.
On core funding, the Department of Finance described the Governor’s proposal to continue compact-related support, defer some payments, and authorize a cash-flow loan. The LAO recommended a smaller or no base increase, earmarking some funds for capital renewal, retiring deferrals when possible, avoiding new compact commitments, and funding UC annually rather than through compacts. UC argued that the compact has supported enrollment growth, student services, and operating costs, but said campuses face rising expenses, structural deficits, and limited reserves. Members questioned the effects of deferrals on students and discussed the need to prioritize less harmful reductions if cuts become necessary.
The enrollment panel focused on UC’s growth in California resident enrollment and the nonresident replacement plan at Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego. The LAO recommended maintaining the current enrollment target, funding enrollment separately from base increases, pausing the nonresident replacement plan, and holding enrollment flat in 2027-28. UC said it has already met compact enrollment goals, grown California undergraduate enrollment by about 18,800 students, and that further growth depends on ongoing state support. The committee also discussed the cost of enrollment growth, possible differential nonresident tuition, and a reporting request for UC to analyze the nonresident replacement approach; the motion to adopt supplemental reporting language passed.
The hearing also covered federal funding risks, with the LAO and UC warning that federal changes could affect research grants, medical center reimbursement, and student financial aid. UC said research cancellations and suspensions are disrupting labs and graduate student support, while federal health policy changes could increase uncompensated care at UC hospitals. In the Title IX update, UC described its systemwide civil rights structure, annual student training, and campus support offices, and members praised the work while asking about ongoing concerns and intersegmental collaboration. The final basic-needs item began with Finance stating the Governor’s budget does not change ongoing support, but the transcript cuts off before further discussion or action.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 25th, 2025
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Guard them from divided hearts. Give them the courage to keep their word.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the journal of the previous day’s proceedings. The chamber then moved to gubernatorial messages, receiving notice of several appointments: Representative John Weber to the State Insurance Fund Board, Ryan Lanham to the State Athletic Commission, Robert Cuyo to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, and Alan Kavanaugh to the Commission of Pardons and Parole. These appointments were referred to the appropriate committees for confirmation.
During miscellaneous business, senators introduced guests and made announcements. Senator Lent recognized President Lori Barber and Amy Brumfield of the College of Eastern Idaho. Senator Burns announced a bipartisan interactive town hall at Boise State University focused on civil discourse, Senator Cook promoted a PTA-sponsored Taco Tuesday event on education, and Senator Van Orden introduced constituent Brian Murdoch, who is active on water issues and attending Idaho Water Users Association meetings.
Senator Hartog announced an upcoming chairman’s meeting, noted Senator Tave’s birthday, and reminded members that the Senate would meet the next day for the State of the Judiciary. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn until 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- State police in the back guarding us so closely. We know the great harm we could be under.
Summary:
The Local Government committee met for an organizational opening rather than a substantive bill hearing. The chair reviewed committee procedures, including silent roll, electronic committee materials, seat assignments by seniority, and the expectation that members direct remarks through the chair and reserve statements for after hearings close. The chair also noted that a short presentation would be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. to provide background information relevant to upcoming legislation.
No bills were heard, debated, or voted on during this meeting. The chair introduced the vice chair, confirmed a page from Rigby, Idaho, and invited her to briefly introduce herself and explain her interest in the committee. The meeting then concluded without any formal action beyond these procedural announcements.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 May 12th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- God will guard, look after. Tzitzcha uveyecha. You're going out and you're coming in.
TX
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Sorry to catch you off guard there. All right, should, should have been ready.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 19, 2025 - 04:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Florida Gulf Coast University, 100% pass rate. University of Florida, 98% pass rate.
Summary:
The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard three bills. HB 919 on nursing education programs would tighten accountability for nursing schools with low NCLEX pass rates by shortening the probation period, requiring remediation plans, mandating free remediation for students who fail, and requiring tuition reimbursement for programs with very low pass rates. The sponsor argued Florida’s nursing pass rates are unacceptably low and that stronger consequences are needed; opponents warned the bill could shut down programs, worsen the nursing shortage, and unfairly target private schools, while supporters said it would protect students and improve outcomes. After debate, the bill was reported favorably by a vote of 18-0.
The committee then heard PCS for HB 1261, the “Smart Living Act,” a student-driven proposal from Jefferson High School in Hillsborough County to expand personal financial literacy and practical life-skills instruction in high school. Students and school officials testified that the bill would better prepare graduates for adulthood by covering topics such as budgeting, credit, loans, FAFSA, resumes, interviews, and basic household skills. Members praised the students’ work and the bill’s practical focus, and the PCS was reported favorably 18-0.
Finally, the committee considered HB 809, which would exempt school social workers from educator certification requirements for general and subject-area knowledge. Supporters from Lee and Broward counties said the current testing requirement is unrelated to social work, creates financial and recruitment barriers, and has contributed to staffing shortages. Members from both parties supported the measure as a simple way to remove an obstacle to hiring and retaining school social workers. HB 809 was also reported favorably by a vote of 18-0, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- This is over the prescription for Schedule II controlled substances authorized for oral prescription
- statutory authority to accept exams<00:32:26.880><c> other</c><00:32:27.200><c> than</c><00:32:27.360
- </c><00:37:12.720><c> for</c> expanded therapeutic authority for expanded therapeutic authority for optometrist
- </c><00:46:27.520><c> to</c><00:46:27.760><c> approve</c><00:46:28.240><c> some</c> the authority to
- approve some the authority to approve some alternative<00:46:28.960><c> testing</c><00:46:29.280><c>
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Seniors are generally trusting of people who are authority figures, representatives of government, or
- It's a balancing act when using the authority and power of government to both regulate an industry and
- Now, I imagine other states might do this, but the authorization is an Idaho authorization.
- But what they're having trouble with is when they go to buy the materials that they're authorized to
- And currently, because they don't have that prescriptive authority, with this very narrow scope of a
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from March 25 and March 27, then took up Senate Bill 1359 as amended, which would regulate virtual currency kiosks/crypto ATMs. The sponsor and supporters from AARP, law enforcement, and the Attorney General’s office said the bill was aimed at reducing scams that target older adults by requiring operator registration, money transmitter licensing, fee and exchange-rate disclosures, fraud warnings, transaction records, and cooperation with the Department of Finance. The bill passed the committee on a due-pass recommendation, though one member noted possible Fourth Amendment concerns about blockchain analytics and data retention.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1353 as amended, a housing bill allowing twin homes and duplexes in single-family residential zones in cities over 10,000 people, with limits on local bans, lot-size restrictions, fees, and parking requirements. Supporters argued it would expand affordable “missing middle” housing, help families and older adults stay in their communities, and restore property rights; opponents, including an Eagle city council member, argued it would override local control and worsen density and traffic concerns. After testimony from residents, housing advocates, and local officials, the motion for a due-pass recommendation failed on a 7-7 tie, so the bill was held in committee.
Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 1254, which would clarify that certain chiropractors with clinical nutrition training may prescribe the limited vitamins, minerals, fluids, epinephrine, needles, and related products they are already authorized to obtain and administer. The sponsor said the change would fix a technical problem that prevents chiropractors from buying these items from pharmacies, while some members raised concerns about scope of practice and noted opposition from the Idaho Association of Chiropractic Physicians. The committee passed the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. Finally, Senate Bill 1313 was heard, expanding Idaho’s dual-licensure naturopathic doctor provisions to include pharmacists who also meet the existing naturopathic licensing requirements. The sponsor said the bill would let pharmacists with the proper additional training practice under dual licensure without violating scope-of-practice or insurance rules, and the committee approved it for the floor with a due-pass recommendation before adjournment.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight Jul 18th, 2025
Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I would just specifically point you to the Board Powers, Duties, and Authority. ...which is basically
- Overall, we have about 90 authorized FTE that reside both in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
- authority for us to proceed with this.
- We are supposed to be guarding against every dollar lost.
- That's not something that the board has authority over, but they...
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- local soil and water conservation districts and improves transparency through enhanced reporting authorizing
- Uh, currently the Texas Constitution limits the authority for counties to offer a homestead exemption
- Further, eliminating rollback taxes will not result in higher tax rates by the taxing authorities.
- Second, they also noted they lack law enforcement authority.
- Uh, lack enforcement authority to compel vendor compliance under state law.
Keywords:
redistricting, election, Texas legislature, district composition, political representation, congressional redistricting, Texas House of Representatives, U.S. House, Congressional districts, district map, district boundaries, gerrymandering, voting rights, election law, apportionment, representation, special committee, PLANC2308, redistricting plan, elections
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> that being said uh so this is the author that being said uh so this is the author Amendment<00:03
- Thank you very much to the author. Any questions for the author? Any questions for the audience?
- I want to thank Chair Davids for authoring this legislation and the strong bipartisan co-authors on this
- </c> to thank chair Davids um for authoring to thank chair Davids um for authoring this<00:26:40.799>
- </c> failed if you want to pass real guard failed if you want to pass real guard rails<01:10:19.760><
Keywords:
property tax, Indian Tribe, tax exemption, Minnesota, public charity, property tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, unorganized territory, federally recognized, soil conservation, water conservation, local government aid, environmental funding, Minnesota legislation, tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, tobacco