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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 04-23-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 2138 and House Draft 1, relating to the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
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  • And on State Tuition Assistance Program.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm also the program director of the SD program at Shamanad.
  • I'm also the program director of the SD program at Shamanad.
  • I'm also the program director of the SD program at Shamanad.
  • Could you give an update on the program?
  • Is it programs, that kind of thing?
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2047, relating to pharmacy benefit managers. The Insurance Division said the bill would require new enforcement resources and estimated an appropriation of about $1.5 million and five positions. Kaiser Permanente asked for an amendment to exclude HMOs from the definition of third-party PBMs, saying the bill should not interfere with integrated care models. PCMA and the Hawaii Pharmacist Association supported narrowing amendments, with pharmacists objecting to section 3 and warning the bill as amended could create major operational burdens and a significant general fund cost. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and the chair moved on to the next measure after questions. The committee then took up SB 2080, which would allow Hawaii to join the psychology interjurisdictional compact. Supporters, including DCR, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, the Grassroot Institute, and others, said the compact would expand access to psychology services, especially for people in rural areas or those needing continuity of care while traveling. Opponents, including the Board of Psychology and a Shamanad University psychology professor, raised concerns about client safety, crisis-response procedures, enforcement costs, FBI background checks, and possible loss of state control over training and specialization standards. The board said Hawaii’s current 1,900-hour internship/postdoc requirement is higher than the compact’s standard and that the state is still implementing a separate provisional licensing law that may address some access issues. The discussion focused on whether the compact would meaningfully reduce shortages and whether Hawaii should instead pursue changes within its existing licensing system. Finally, the committee heard SB 2277 on hospital price transparency. The Office of Consumer Protection initially noted the bill could require significant staffing, but later testimony from SHIP suggested the measure could be handled more simply by working with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and publicly posting violations. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, arguing hospitals already must comply with federal CMS transparency rules and that adding state requirements would increase costs and legal exposure, especially if violations were treated as unfair or deceptive trade practices. Steve Fenberg testified in support, saying the bill would simply codify existing federal requirements in state law and that he was open to amendments removing state enforcement and the unfair trade practice language. No final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • And there's no state agency overseeing these programs.
  • Speaker, I urge my colleagues today to vote yes because of programs like this, which gave my family a
  • Because we care about children, they're having to cut their childcare and afterschool program.
  • I still have my certification and was standardly certified.
  • It is a waste of the computer program used to file it, the paper used to print it, for anyone to take
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  • So, Miss Wilson Lober is collecting data on that and trying to create an awareness program for that.
  • achievement represents the first undefeated season in the history of the Adair Warriors football program
  • And whereas the program has secured an extraordinary 3 consecutive district championships is establishing
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC Public Hearing 03-03-2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Establishes new deadlines for the completion of Law Enforcement Standards Board certification responsibilities
  • This establishes a two-year pilot program to prohibit the operation of privately owned and operated refuse
  • county liquor commissions that may be used to fund public liquor-related education and enforcement programs
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met in decision-making only session and took up a long list of Senate bills, mostly advancing them with either no amendments or committee amendments. Early measures included SB 888, which bars smart household security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent or a warrant, and SB 2479, which allows certain defendants to seek reduced sentences based on family violence, dating violence, or child abuse history; both were adopted, with SB 2479 amended for technical and procedural changes. The committee also adopted SB 2489 on invasive species provisions in Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity leases, SB 2519 on Law Enforcement Standards Board deadlines, SB 2521 and SB 2527 on CDL-related exemptions and training/policies for emergency personnel, and SB 2575 on firearm-related mandatory minimum penalties, which was amended to clarify scope and set a far-future effective date. Several transportation and public safety bills were also approved. SB 2591 created a Waikiki refuse-collection pilot program; SB 2611 expanded criminal trespass rules for school premises to weekends and holidays, though one member raised concerns about use of school property as a park; SB 2665 required driver-license renewal applicants with recent citations to complete a road-safety course, later narrowed to moving violations only; SB 2667 restricted towing vehicles from far-left lanes; SB 2695 clarified crosswalk duties; SB 2697 prohibited driving on shoulders except in limited cases; and SB 2812 required driver testing on dangers posed by larger vehicles, with court-ordered timing for re-examination. Most of these measures passed unanimously or with one or more members recording no votes or reservations, but they were still adopted. The committee also advanced SB 2713 on restricting certain pesticide use near elderly care facilities, SB 2730 on warrantless arrest and detention factors for petty misdemeanors and violations, SB 2765 on condominium foreclosure rental income, SB 2795 on flag display rights in housing associations with health and safety carve-outs, SB 2797 on gift card fraud, SB 2806 on real estate listing restrictions, SB 2818 on boating and ocean recreation penalties, SB 2835 on liquor licensing and education funding, SB 2849 on public meeting notice requirements, SB 2851 on a deafness designation for vehicle registration, SB 2896 lowering the commercial driving age to 18, SB 2922 on cooperative association definitions, SB 2970 on state contracting conflicts involving relatives, SB 2972 on temporary Oahu spearing restrictions for certain fish, and SB 2973 on banning jug-line fishing. A few bills drew objections over breadth or penalties, especially the boating and fishing measures, but the committee still adopted the recommendations. SB 2751 on workers’ compensation prescription drug rules was deferred indefinitely, and the meeting ended with the chair noting upcoming joint and committee meetings for the next day.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • <00:08:12.800> become when those federal programs become when those federal programs become
  • One is stuck in a the two programs.
  • . programs. programs.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Natural Resources Apr 30th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • We even have a program which you all voted to improve last night, the Farm and ranch lands Conservation
  • program that provides cost-share dollars to do conservation easements to keep land and agriculture.
  • Uh, the fact is, is that this program does not require any funding upfront.
  • It is a program that will be put into place and it does allow for grants and outside donations as well
  • This report requires agency programs to close out calendar year activities.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 30th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Program that provides cost-share dollars for conservation easements to keep land in agriculture.
  • The fact is that this program does not require any funding up front.
  • This is a program that will be put into place and it does allow for grants and outside donations as well
  • This report requires agency programs to close out calendar year activities, which includes gathering
  • highlighted the need to change the annual report due date in order to help ensure that the agency programs
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 22nd, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I like that part of the program, though, that... doesn't, because sometimes programs incentivize people
  • I'm assuming, is it a federal program? It is a federal program, yeah.
  • That specific program is federal. The housing choice voucher program.
  • Background, the Section 8 new construction program was a federal low-income housing program that is similar
  • to the current housing choice voucher program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 22nd, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

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  • Done through this program.
  • Yes, we're gonna have less deals in this program, but that does not mean fewer units.
  • Through this federal tax credit program. I'm happy to entertain any questions.
  • It will make the program so much better—streamlined, more efficient, more economically feasible.
  • This is the non-competitive tax credit program at TDHCA, and it's the bond program; it's coupled with
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Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs met with a quorum present and considered several pending measures. On Senate Bill 1868, Senator Perry explained a committee substitute that would keep kratom in its natural state legal while continuing to ban 7-OH and other synthetic derivatives, and would also add three synthetic opioids from another bill. The substitute was adopted, and SB 1868 was reported favorably to the full Senate and certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a committee substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 39, Senator Birdwell’s proposed constitutional amendment related to veto overrides after a regular session, and reported it favorably to the full Senate; members noted a floor amendment would also be offered later. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1184, relating to the age of wine authorized to be sold by a wine collection seller, and reported it favorably to the full Senate. After some procedural discussion and a revote to clarify members’ positions, SB 1184 was also certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 1194 was likewise certified for the local and uncontested calendar without objection, though the transcript does not include its substantive discussion. Senate Bill 1577, relating to the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at certain racing facilities, was reported favorably to the full Senate and then certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, Senate Concurrent Resolution 42, by Chairman Hughes, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-1 vote. The committee then recessed until called back by the chair.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 7th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And one of the programs that we offer at SA Youth is the YAS Center.
  • a program for Ready to Work, which is a large initiative...
  • copies of their birth certificates and their IDs.
  • Our state certification process, we require federal certification before a vendor can even come to the
  • Well, right now, our state law requires federal certification.
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on several bills, with most measures left pending after public testimony closed. SB 801, by Sen. Menéndez, would require DSHS and local clerks to issue birth certificates at no cost to people experiencing homelessness. The author and Maria Benavides of SA Youth said the fee and mailing requirements are major barriers to obtaining ID, housing, and work, and Benavides described clients who were able to secure housing and employment after getting birth records and IDs through her program. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard a set of bills related to the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America naming issue: SB 1410 would require state agencies to use “Gulf of Mexico” in official documents, SB 1717 would conform state law to the federal renaming to “Gulf of America,” and SJR 63 would amend the Texas Constitution to match that change. Support testimony for the latter two emphasized alignment with federal action and the use of different geographic names by different countries. All three measures were left pending. Members then heard SB 1200, which would require plaintiffs suing defense contractors to disclose in discovery whether they are receiving litigation funding from adversarial nations such as China, Russia, or Cuba. The author and Texans for Lawsuit Reform said the bill targets third-party litigation funding and foreign influence on lawsuits, especially those affecting defense contractors; the committee substitute narrowed the definition of defense contractor and expanded applicability to actions involving defense contractors’ activities. SB 2626, which requires continuing medical education on pregnancy-related emergencies for OB-GYN physicians and nurses, drew support from witnesses who said it would reduce confusion about Texas abortion law and improve care in emergencies. SB 506, SB 2681, SB 1862, SB 1863, and SB 2216 all focused on elections, including ballot language standards, voter registration challenges, interstate voter-roll cleanup, procedural audits, and election equipment security; testimony split between supporters who said the bills improve transparency and integrity and opponents who warned of vague standards, added costs, and possible voter disenfranchisement. Each of those bills was left pending after testimony.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 6th, 2026 at 11:19 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm pleased and honored to be able to give a certificate to a most deserving group of individuals and
  • company, and if the clerk could read that certificate?
  • may paraphrase the spirit of the certificate, and we will have the certificate presented to the guest
  • It's been featured in numerous national publications for its innovation and powerful education program
  • A favorable committee report for House Bill 50 with a certificate of correction.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Mar 6th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know about more mentoring programs I know about more mentoring programs I know you're working on one
  • Patrick Birmingham the Explorer Program Patrick Birmingham the Explorer Program Patrick selers and I
  • or credentials or apost certification or credentials or apost certification or credentials or apost
  • certifications yeah that's a good certifications yeah that's a good certifications yeah that's a good
  • Pro uh ready to go to the certification Pro uh ready to go to the certification Pro uh process with
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 6th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • by Leilani relating to Texas solution to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program
  • , including the creation of an alternative program designated to ensure health care. benefit plan coverage
  • on elect ACB 895 by Leilani relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program
  • subcommittee on transportation funding HB 907 966 by Sahin relating to the temporary teaching certification
  • HB 986 by Toth-Wilk, lending to the state, savings achieved through a budget savings program administered
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 10th, 2026 at 11:16 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are also starting some doctoral programs.
  • That program has been around for at least 20 years.
  • there already are in code programs for veterans, and I agree with you that we do need to be doing programs
  • , but also have oversight over this program.
  • Program and services. Thank you, gentlelady, Madam Speaker.