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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 2115 - Human Services Omnibus - 05/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Discussion. Those in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Discussion.
- Discussion on the motion. Senator Shippy. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Can you—any other discussion or questions?" "Don't have any."
- Committee, no other discussion or questions.
- Other discussion? Senator Shippy. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Summary:
The committee first heard a resolution supporting the Idaho Caregiving Alliance’s work on a statewide strategic plan for kinship care and caregiving resources. The sponsor described kinship care as placement with relatives, tribe members, stepparents, or fictive kin, emphasized the benefits to children and the state, and cited data on grandfamilies and children raised by kin. In response to questions, the sponsor said the effort was based on existing grant funding and was not seeking new public money. The committee then voted to send the resolution to print.
Members next considered several RSs. RS 33536 would set dispensing fees and reimbursement rates for independent pharmacies and strengthen transparency rules for pharmacy benefit managers; it was sent to print after the sponsor said the Insurance Director had been consulted. RS 33535 would move the presidential primary to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May, and RS 33511 would codify Public Utilities Commission rules on large-load customers such as data centers to prevent infrastructure costs from being broadly socialized; both were introduced. RS 33589 would extend temporary rules until pending rules become final on July 1, and RS 33586 would exempt churches from certain ballot-initiative reporting requirements if spending stayed under 10% of prior-year receipts; both were also introduced.
The committee also heard RS 33599, a concurrent resolution urging support for wildlife crossings to improve public safety and protect migration corridors, and it was sent to print. Finally, House Bill 652, which would declare an official state sport, was presented by a fourth-grade homeschool student who advocated for hunting based on Idaho history, conservation, and outdoor traditions. Committee members praised her presentation and her family, and the bill was advanced with a do-pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.
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Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> Any discussion of the amendment? >> Any discussion of the amendment?
- </c> wanting discussion. wanting discussion.
- </c> discussion co-chair Heisman. discussion co-chair Heisman.
- Any other discussion, members?
- Any other discussion, members?
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Discussion. Not seeing any. Those in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- Discussion. Not seeing any. Those in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- Discussion. Senator Den Hartog. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Discussion. Mr. Chairman. Senator Ruchti. Just a comment.
- Discussion on that motion.
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee began by welcoming Mayor Joan Hawkins of Malad City, who filled in for Senator Anthon, and then approved the minutes from February 11, 13, and 16, 2026. The committee also recognized page Chase Janetz at the end of the meeting for his service, with members offering remarks about his experience and future plans.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to introducing and printing a series of RS drafts. These included RS 3341 on expansion of the research and development center tied to new nuclear projects and the 1995 settlement agreement; RS 3291, a controller’s office cleanup bill; RS 3314C1, which strengthens agency contract-reporting requirements; RS 33386, which tightens voter affidavit requirements; RS 33136, requiring annual reporting on refugee resettlement programs; RS 33321, strengthening enforcement of gold and silver payment contracts; RS 33028, allowing party committees to set additional criteria for precinct committeemen; and RS 3338, changing how appointed judges may run after filling vacancies. Most of these were advanced to print with little or no opposition, though RS 3338 drew concerns that it could discourage qualified judges from serving and reduce the pool of applicants.
The committee also introduced RS 33396, creating a specialty license plate to fund Idaho State Police salaries; RS 33420, regulating billing and reimbursement practices for out-of-network freestanding emergency rooms; RS 33379, a cleanup bill related to the Department of Lands’ legal authority; and RS 33382, aimed at protecting private property owners from warrantless visits by agencies or law enforcement except where allowed by law. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 613, which would reduce liability concerns for churches and other private facilities used as polling places by extending state insurance coverage for election-related activities. After questions about how liability would apply, the committee voted to send HB 613 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (10/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Further<01:45:18.320><c> discussion?</c> Further discussion? Further discussion?
- Any further discussion? Okay. Any further discussion?
- Is there any further discussion? discussion? discussion?
- Further discussion? discussion? discussion? Representative. Representative. Representative.
- Further<02:46:48.399><c> discussion.</c> Further discussion. Further discussion.
Summary:
The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of bills that had been considered during the budget process, with many being recommended for inexpedient to legislate because their funding or policy language had already been handled in House Bill 2. Early actions were largely unanimous. House Bill 54, allowing alternate treatment centers to operate for profit, was recommended ought to pass and was approved 25-0, then placed on the consent calendar because it carried no appropriation. House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation, was recommended inexpedient to legislate because its funding had been replaced in HB 2; Representative Rum opposed the motion and argued the grant funding helps local taxpayers and housing development, but the committee adopted ITL 14-11, with a minority report to follow. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also unanimously recommended ITL because the budget had already made related reforms.
The committee then took up House Bill 164, and adopted Amendment 225-2979H, which appropriates $150,000 in FY 2027 to the Secretary of State’s Division of Archives and Records Management for a local government records manager position. The amended bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended and approved 25-0. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would restore a state contribution to retirement costs for local employers and provide property tax relief, while opponents argued the earlier change was largely offset by employee contribution increases and other retirement-system adjustments. The committee ultimately adopted ITL 14-11, and a minority report was requested.
The committee also acted on House Bill 215, a landfill-related bill. Members explained that most of its language had been included in HB 2 but was removed in conference, so the bill was retained and amended to apply more narrowly to new landfills. Amendment 2025-2970H was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended by a 25-0 vote. House Bill 216, which would change retirement eligibility rules for certain workers injured on the job, was recommended inexpedient to legislate after its sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain to support. Finally, House Bill 219 received Amendment 2025-2988H to change its effective date to July 1, 2027, and discussion began on the bill’s broader purpose of returning about $5.7 million annually from RPS funds to ratepayers.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? It is my amendment.
- Any discussion, Senator Christian. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Is there any discussion? Yeah, thank you, Madam Chair.
- Is there any discussion? Did I get that right team? Yes, okay. All right. Is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion? Thank you, Madam Chair.
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee met in executive session to review several bills, with one bill on the DCYF Oversight Board (SB 5942) held until the following week so additional stakeholder input could be incorporated. Staff briefed bills on escorted leaves for incarcerated individuals (SB 5873), extraordinary medical placements (SB 5895), financial stability for youth in DCYF care receiving Social Security benefits (SB 5911), an extended foster care housing pilot (SB 5940), changes to the persistent offender definition and resentencing (SB 5945), adding positions to the Office of Homeless Youth Advisory Committee (SB 5957), and medically tailored meals for Apple Health enrollees (SB 5966). Several of these bills had multiple proposed amendments, many offered by Senator Christian, addressing eligibility limits, monitoring, location restrictions, time limits, liability, victim notification, and funding contingencies.
In executive action, the committee adopted only the chair’s technical amendment to SB 5873 and rejected the other proposed amendments, then advanced the bill as a proposed substitute to the Rules Committee. SB 5895 also moved forward as a proposed substitute after most amendments were rejected and one was withdrawn; the committee sent it to Ways and Means. SB 5911’s amendment clarifying protected accounts for youth benefits was adopted, and the bill was advanced to Ways and Means. SB 5940 was also advanced to Ways and Means after adoption of the substitute. SB 5945’s proposed substitute was adopted and the bill was sent forward, while SB 5957 and SB 5966 were briefly discussed in briefing but not acted on during the portion of the meeting captured here. The chair noted that any remaining executive bills not completed would be taken up at the next meeting.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? If not, A15 amendment. Any discussion?
- Discussion? Any comments?
- </c> were brought into the discussion. were brought into the discussion.
- </c> Discussion. Senator Pratt. Thank you. Discussion. Senator Pratt. Thank you.
- </c> Further discussion to the bill? Further discussion to the bill?
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Transcript Highlights:
- We had a good discussion, a cordial discussion.
- Any<00:07:34.560><c> further</c><00:07:34.880><c> discussion?</c> Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion?
- >> Further discussion. The member from >> Further discussion.
- </c> Further discussion to the motion. Further discussion to the motion.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? discussion? discussion?
- Is there any discussion? FN. Is there any discussion?
- </c> any discussion? Senator Avart. any discussion? Senator Avart.
- Is there any discussion? reading. Is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion? Okay, seeing none. No discussion.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 072 Mar 27th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any further discussion on L6? Is there any further discussion on L6?
- </c> Any further discussion on L004? Any further discussion on L004?
- Any further discussion on for a no vote. Any further discussion on LZ006?
- Any further discussion on L 10? vote. Any further discussion on L 10?
- Any further discussion on L008? you. Any further discussion on L008?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/08/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:32:39.120><c> at</c> all of the things that were discussed at all of the things that were discussed
- I've not discussed it with him case.
- 41:00.680><c> you're</c><01:41:00.800><c> not</c> the other discussion that you're not the other discussion
- </c> is very appropriate for this discussion. is very appropriate for this discussion.
- </c><02:05:47.400><c> about</c><02:05:47.760><c> how</c> such big discussion about how such big discussion
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma Workforce Commission Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion? Second. Any further discussion? All in favor, by vote? Yes. Yes. Yes. Yep.
- So, discussion about that? She had asked me about it at a meeting.
- Okay, then we'd like to discuss the possible action to enter into executive session to discuss any action
- As a reminder, the board only discussed agenda item number eight.
- Nothing was discussed other than agenda item number eight.
Summary:
The meeting began with roll call, confirmation of a quorum, approval of the prior minutes, and a determination that there were no public comments. Members then discussed a possible future commission meeting at FISTA in Lawton, with support for touring the facility and a question raised about security for a public notice meeting; staff indicated security would not be a problem.
The executive director and CEO reported on Workforce Day at the Capitol, describing strong turnout and plans to make it an annual event. She also provided updates on ARPA-funded projects, including efforts to fully expend grant funds through technical assistance and reallocation to training programs such as aviation maintenance, dental assisting, and expanded capacity at other sites. She reviewed progress on the workforce dashboard and data-sharing initiative, including work with AISP, education agencies, OMEZ, Google, and others on data architecture, governance, and a possible public launch. She also explained the FY27 budget, noting the apparent reduction was due to a prior one-time dashboard allocation rolling off rather than an actual cut.
Subcommittee reports were brief: public policy members said they had spent time meeting with legislators, and the data management report noted the dashboard had been useful in workforce-related discussions. The commission then voted to enter executive session under Title 25, Section 307(B)(1) to discuss agenda item eight, later returned to open session, and stated no votes or actions were taken in executive session. Afterward, the commission approved a motion directing Kyle and Guyant to move forward with a reduction in force as discussed in executive session. The next meeting was announced for May 14, and the meeting adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Mar 10th, 2026
Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion in regard to this amendment?
- Is there any further discussion, Representative Reuter?
- Further discussion? No. Okay.
- Other discussion.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and first went into executive session, where it voted House Bill 1711 do pass with no opposition. HB 1711 concerns the Uniform Interstate Deposition and Discovery Act. The committee then took up HB 1713 on limited liability companies, adopted a House Committee amendment and then a House Committee substitute that incorporated Secretary of State language on series LLCs and certificates of good standing, and voted the substitute do pass 10-0.
The committee next considered a combined judgeships measure. It adopted an amendment and House Committee substitute that merged language from several bills, including provisions for additional judges or associate judges in Jefferson, St. Charles, Franklin, Miller, and Clay counties, and voted the substitute for HB 2968, 2427, and 3086 do pass 10-0. It also adopted an amendment and substitute for HB 3072, a workers’ compensation bill, and voted that substitute do pass 9-0.
In public hearing, Representatives Smith and Dolan presented HB 2574 and HB 2163 together, both aimed at expanding limited driving privileges for people in treatment programs. They explained the bills would allow limited driving privileges through adult drug/treatment courts and, in one version, let offenders petition the sentencing court after completing a 120-day treatment program. Members discussed public safety concerns, ignition interlock devices, and insurance requirements, and one member noted personal experience with a drunk-driving fatality while supporting the goal of helping people maintain employment. Eric Jennings testified in support for the Judicial Conference of Missouri, saying the change would extend an existing tool from DWI courts to adult treatment courts with the same safeguards. No opposition or informational witnesses appeared, and the hearing was closed.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Civil Judiciary REVISED: Links added Feb 5th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Of a motion in a second, will there be discussion or debate?
- Another half a second, we'd be having a different discussion. She has insurance company B.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, please open the queue.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, please open the queue. Culver, eye.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, please open the queue for a vote.
Bills:
HB3790, HB2941, HB2959, HB3087, HB3974, HB3500, HB3697, HB3262, HB3582, HB4226, HB3037, HB4139, HB4143, HB4144, HB2936, HB3322, HB4296, HB3278, HB4202, HB4176, HB3303, HB3648, HB4119
Keywords:
home repairs, consumer protection, contracts, homeowner rights, rescission, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, school abuse reporting, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, student safety, school employee misconduct, administrator reporting, superintendent
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion?
- Is there any<00:32:55.280><c> discussion?</c> Any discussion?
- Further discussion? If not, Thank you. Further discussion?
- Further<00:44:47.440><c> discussion.</c> Further discussion. Further discussion.
- Is there any discussion? fireworks. Is there any discussion?
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TRN/PBS Joint Public Hearing - Tue Mar 25, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> So is this a discussion? Do we discuss? So is this a discussion? Do we discuss?
- members, any discussion?
- </c> members, any other discussion? members, any other discussion?
- Members, any discussion? as is. Members, any discussion?
- Um any other discussion? you. Thank you. Um any other discussion?
Summary:
The joint Transportation and Public Safety hearing considered HCR 121/HR 117, which asks federal and state transportation and defense agencies to coordinate on expanding Kle Pass as an emergency exit route. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state departments and community representatives, though one member raised equity concerns about other communities needing similar access solutions. Both committees recommended passage, and the resolutions were adopted in tandem.
The Transportation Committee then heard a series of road safety and mobility resolutions. These included HCR 43 on studying highway patrol and speed cameras in speeding hotspots; HCR 52/HR 48 on a sidewalk between Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach; HCR 57/HR 53 on traffic calming around Piywa Street in Waipahu; HCR 112/HR 108 on a pedestrian-first policy; HCR 129/HR 125 on safety and congestion near Haiku Elementary; HCR 131/HR 127 on rural air service and short takeoff/landing aircraft; HCR 136/HR 130 on reflective gear for pedestrians at night; HCR 137/HR 131 on school crosswalk safety at Kipapa Elementary; HCR 177/HR 173 on a summer streets pilot; and HR 43 on an emergency access road on the YNI coast. Testimony was mixed but generally supportive of pedestrian and school safety measures, while some transportation and bicycling advocates opposed the reflective-gear resolution as placing too much responsibility on pedestrians rather than improving the built environment.
During decision-making, the committee advanced all measures. HCR 43 was amended to specify the study should include district court impacts. HCR 131/HR 127 was amended to shift the rural air service study from the Legislative Reference Bureau to the Department of Transportation. HCR 136/HR 130 was amended to change the reflective-gear proposal from a requirement to an encouragement. HCR 137/HR 131 and HCR 45/HR 38 were also advanced with technical or clarifying amendments, and the remaining resolutions were passed as is. Several members noted reservations or no votes on the reflective-gear measure, but all recommendations were ultimately adopted and the committee adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You may remember our great discussion on the successful presentation of the Meeting the Moment forum
- The second thing I would like to discuss with you is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
- May I open this up to any discussion or questions, please? Yeah, thank you for that presentation.
- Any further questions, discussions? Any further questions, discussions? Kathy?
- One key takeaway from that discussion was the projected $3.5 billion this.
Summary:
The commission approved the December minutes and heard opening remarks on upcoming initiatives, including a second “Meeting the Moment” community forum in Lowell on March 27 focused on digital accessibility, education-to-employment transition, workforce supports, long-term services and supports, and health equity. The chair also previewed planning for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, including formation of a small planning group to help select employer awardees and shape the program.
A major portion of the meeting featured an update from the Attorney General’s office on federal litigation affecting Massachusetts. The presentation covered lawsuits and amicus work involving higher education diversity data requests, anti-DEI funding conditions, immigration and Haiti Temporary Protected Status, NIH research grant disruptions, and Department of Education mental health training grants. Commissioners asked about possible impacts on Medicaid and whether disability is included in the federal administration’s undefined “DEI” restrictions; the AG’s office said it was monitoring Medicaid developments closely, had not seen a CMS letter at that time, and would share guidance on DEI and employment initiatives.
The meeting also included a workforce and apprenticeship presentation from Undersecretary Josh Cutler and Amara Riemann. They described registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, emphasizing paid, employer-driven training, classroom instruction, wage progression, and transferable credentials. Commissioners highlighted the Bridgewater State University Excel program for neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities as a promising model and discussed the need to build similar pathways through community colleges and employer partnerships in fields such as direct support, CNA work, and other in-demand jobs.
Subcommittee reports noted that the disability employment subcommittee heard from SEED and will host future presentations from the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment and the Office of Veterans Affairs. The long-term services, supports, and health equity subcommittee discussed MassHealth budget pressures, a projected $3.5 billion budget gap tied to federal changes, upcoming Medicaid eligibility changes, and crisis standards of care. The executive director reported on collaboration with the Massachusetts Office on Disability, planning for the Lowell event, participation in statewide disability employment and autism advocacy work, and upcoming engagement with the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition. Commissioners also announced several honors, including awards for Regina Marshall, Jay Livingstone, and Vanna Howard.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion on the minutes?
- And there is no discussion.
- Other discussion? All right, seeing no further discussion, any final words? Chair Pinto: No.
- Other discussion? Member discussion?
- All right, other discussion?
Bills:
HF2233, HF1999, HF1995, HF1614, HF2781, HF1775, HF1316, HF2127, HF2521, HF689, HF2380, HF1273
Keywords:
Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Feb 13, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 19
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:19:15.520><c> on</c> second the motion any discussion on second the motion any discussion on
- </c> you members any further discussion you members any further discussion seeing<00:26:06.919><c> none
- Any further discussion on Standing Committee Report 596?
- Any further discussion on 604?
- </c><00:32:15.399><c> on</c> ordered any further discussion on ordered any further discussion on standing
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