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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Apr 1st, 2025
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Health, University of South Alabama received $1 million for the training of primary care providers in
- I think we’re going through the new veteran steering committee, and they’re close to awarding something
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
Alabama budget, general fund appropriations, fiscal year 2026, state budget, appropriations act, HB186, executive branch funding, legislative branch funding, judicial branch funding, debt service, capital outlay, corrections, Medicaid, public health, mental health, transportation, education, law enforcement, tourism, veterans affairs
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Children, Youth and Family Services REVISED: HB3637 - Added Feb 18th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Children, Youth and Family Services
Transcript Highlights:
- As far as the board itself, it is advisory only as it stands right now, and one of its primary duties
- Like I said, the primary function of the board is to advise and review the rules that get promulgated
- One of the primary goals should be, when possible, to get people transitioned out of these shelters and
- That is correct, but again, what the primary purpose...
- But again, what the primary purpose of this legislation is, is to not create a complete framework for
Bills:
HB3131 , HB3380 , HB3502 , HB3552 , HB3849 , HB3886 , HB3907 , HB4201 , HB4302 , HB3448 , HB3409 , HB4095 , HB3637
Committee:
House Children, Youth and Family Services
Keywords:
homelessness, shelter standards, safety, accountability, state funding, local governance, regulation, Oklahoma Homeless Shelter Safety and Accountability Act, foster care, child welfare, Department of Human Services, educational opportunities, employment support, technology in child welfare, faith-based organizations, self-sufficiency, financial literacy, HB3502, Oklahoma, children's code
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, he worked at the Army Corps of Engineers and in real estate, but he still stayed close to the
- game that he... ...still stayed close to the game that he loves so much through coaching and training
- So, I'm prepared to close. The gentleman from California is recognized. Thank you very much, Mr.
- Primary Children's was one of the foremost advanced places that actually... ...does this surgery quite
- And I want to close with this message: The question isn't whether change is possible.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, Senator, would you like to close? Yes.
- But what this bill does is it doesn't close the door back.
- Senator, would you like to close? Yes, thank you.
- And we work really closely with the environmental community, and they work very closely with advocates
- And we work really close to the environmental community, works very closely with advocates in Colorado
Committee:
House Natural Resources
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- They're very close to us. It's easy for a doctor to prefer to live in Colorado to New Mexico.
- In those negotiations, we reached a lot of common ground, and we came very close to a deal.
- I was in close contact with the governor's office as to how those conversations were proceeding.
- This is the exact same closed-loop system proposed in this legislation.
- At its core, this Provide time-leak laser care close to home.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So in closing, this is really a way to just help livestock farmers, in particular those getting started
- So in closing, this is really a way to just help livestock farmers, in particular those getting started
- So in closing, this is really a way to just help livestock farmers, in particular those getting started
- </c><00:53:46.160><c> comments</c> you chair Gomez any closing comments you chair Gomez any closing comments
- </c><01:15:07.920><c> the</c> the state to do its part by closing the the state to do its part by closing
Committee:
House Taxes
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 44 Afternoon Session Apr 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair is preparing to close.
- We will close the queue after the following question.
- It was just closing this one department.
- Close Q. That is a while we prepared to be.
- Chair is preparing to close. Harrisi, mangeri Sneedi, close the vote.
Bills:
HB4028 , HB4075 , HB4077 , HB4074 , HB4076 , SB1221 , SB1921 , SB2118 , SB1932 , SB2134 , HCR1025 , SB1432 , HCR1024 , HCR1022 , SB1122 , HB4029 , HB4063 , HB4073 , HB4078 , SB1936 , SB44 , SB237 , SB248 , SB1360 , SB985 , SB1204 , SB1239 , SB1307 , SB2143 , SB1428 , SB1390 , SB1400 , SB1405 , SB1732 , SB1832 , SB1859 , SB1989 , SB2018 , SB1427
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- We are dangerously close to rolling brownouts. Dangerously close.
- We are dangerously close to rolling brownouts. Dangerously close.
- Dangerously<00:53:11.920><c> close.
- And that's when they decided to close.
- </c><01:26:21.440><c> it</c> invested, I think before they closed it invested, I think before they closed
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> survey, we're able to track very closely survey, we're able to track very closely elementary<01:
- It's interesting because it's very close to what we have here.
- </c><04:36:57.279><c> Um,</c> position is being closely examined.
- Um, position is being closely examined.
- </c><04:39:05.439><c> healthcare</c> strongest access and primary healthcare strongest access and primary
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- And once the plant was closed in 2017, the town has received no money. Thank you.
- And once the plant was closed in 2017, the town has received no money.
- They recommend transitioning away from wireless for primary connectivity and investing in fiber optics
- Wait till you see what your cell phone does up close.
- A motion to close today's hearing. So moved, Mr. Chairman. All in favor. Aye. Opposed.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a range of energy, utility, broadband, and municipal infrastructure bills. Representative Powell supported H 3466, which would create a task force to study public ownership of utilities and alternatives to investor-owned electric and gas systems. Representative Therber supported H 3574, which would use RGGI funds to reimburse cities and towns affected by power plant decommissioning, citing lost jobs, tax revenue, and service cuts in communities such as Somerset, Plymouth, Salem, and Everett.
Several witnesses from municipal light plants and related organizations testified in support of mutual aid bills, including H 3486/S 2252 and H 3330/S 2277, saying the measures would clarify protections and liability coverage for MLP workers assisting in emergencies and non-emergency work. Jim Leiden of EMWIC opposed H 3514/S 2295, saying the proposed board and governance changes would reduce local control, add burdens, and weaken confidentiality protections. A committee member asked whether the mutual aid bills had been reviewed for municipal impacts, and the witnesses said they had done due diligence.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on H 3551/S 2306, the smart meter opt-out bills. Supporters argued that smart meters emit harmful wireless radiation, that some residents have developed health problems or electromagnetic sensitivity, and that opt-outs should be available without fees or penalties; several witnesses urged notification, consent, and non-transmitting analog meter options. The committee also heard testimony from municipal officials and the Massachusetts Municipal Association in support of H 3462/S 2250, which would strengthen municipal authority to enforce timely removal of double utility poles, citing safety, accessibility, and construction-delay concerns. Derek Leffert of Gateway Fiber opposed H 3450, saying it would improperly shift broadband deployment costs to competitors. At the end of testimony, the chair closed the hearing by motion and vote, with members voting aye and no opposition recorded.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Jerry Henry... 111-2101 and Jerry Henry, if you'll state your name for the record and pull that mic up close
- identified in the standards table a couple of standards that were more stringent than the national primary
- module they have hauled was about 2.7 million pounds, and the ice road across the river is usually close
- The Idaho State Department of Agriculture rangeland management specialists work closely with grazing
- We managed close to 1,600 endowment leases.
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 16th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- These checklists are closely monitored by our health coordinator and myself.
- In closing, please support House Bill 2099. Thank you.
- This has occurred most recently at Rainier School when part of the facility referred to as Pat C. closed
- Seeing none, we will close the hearing on House Bill 2350.
- Seeing no other questions, we will close the hearing on House Bill 2318.
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
Keywords:
military families, early childhood education, access, assistance program, education equity, HB2317, early learning, child care licensing, day care, preschool, Head Start, DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Washington State, RCW 43.216, child care center, family home provider, family child care, outdoor nature-based child care, school-age child care
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that, we'll turn it back to the author if you would like to make any closing comments.
- And that's the primary impact that is a result, not just on the air quality, but on public health.
- Senator, you're welcome to close. I would respectfully ask for an I vote. Thank you.
- Seeing no other comments, would you like to close? Thank you, Madam Chair.
- But we'll turn it back to you to close.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Environmental Quality heard four bills focused on environmental regulation and public health. SB 299 by Senator Cabaldon would extend a CEQA exemption to child care facilities in residential zones, with committee amendments adding guardrails to exclude sites on natural/protected lands and within 3,200 feet of oil wells or refineries. Support came from child care, planning, local government, and county groups, while one wildlife/plant organization opposed. Members emphasized the need for more child care access and noted the bill was a narrow fix to last year’s CEQA legislation. The committee later voted the bill out on a 7-0 vote.
SB 58 by Senator Padilla would update California’s hydrogen sulfide standards and response framework, citing outdated rules and monitoring gaps in the Tijuana River Valley and Salton Sea areas. Testimony from UCLA and community advocates described health impacts and undercounted exceedances, while air district representatives and business interests raised concerns about the scope and timing of the proposal. The committee accepted amendments and advanced the bill on a 7-0 vote. SB 811 by Senator Caballero would establish a regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities, clarifying DTSC enforcement authority and incorporating prior negotiated environmental justice and fire-safety amendments. Supporters included the recycling industry and labor groups; opponents from community, environmental, and local government organizations argued the bill was too deregulatory and did not adequately protect nearby communities. The bill passed 5-0.
SB 501 by Senator Allen would expand the state’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries such as those used in e-bikes and portable power systems. Supporters said the change would improve collection, reduce fire risks, and shift disposal costs from local governments to producers; one battery recycler expressed interest in working on implementation details. The bill was amended and advanced on a 5-2 vote. After quorum was established and votes were taken on call, all four bills were reported out of committee and the hearing adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Environmental Quality
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that, we’ll turn it back to the author if you would like to make any closing comments.
- And that's the primary impact that is a result, not just on the air quality, but on public health.
- Senator, you're welcome to close. I would respectfully ask for an I vote. Thank you.
- Seeing no other comments, would you like to close? Thank you, Madam Chair.
- But we'll turn it back to you to close.
Committee:
Senate Environmental Quality
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits Dec 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So as we get close, about the point where we have those 30 topics decided, we've whittled it down from
- So we generally do not—we either want to coordinate very closely with the members of JLARC or we want
- So we started with that as our primary focus.
- And so it's close to my heart.
- All right, that closes our hearing for today.
Summary:
The committee meeting began with a brief explanation of the renamed Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee subcommittee, now called the Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits, and a presentation from the State Auditor’s Office on its current biennium performance audit work plan. The auditor described how topics are selected from a large pool of potential audits and highlighted several ongoing or planned audits, including the Liquor and Cannabis Board, oversight of authorized entities serving students with disabilities, the Quality Home Care Initiative, Medicaid managed care versus fee-for-service costs, the Housing Commission tenant ownership follow-up, DSHS vendor payment patterns, implementation of the Since Time Memorial curriculum, and the Washington State ferry system. Members asked about coordination with JLARC to avoid duplication, and the auditor said the offices exchange work plans, monthly updates, and quarterly coordination meetings.
The committee then heard the State Auditor’s performance audit on how charter schools identify and support at-risk students. Auditors reviewed four charter schools—Catalyst Public Schools, Innovation High School, Pinnacles Prep, and Rainier Prep—and focused on English language learners, homeless students, and special education students. The audit found the schools met nearly all legal requirements reviewed, with only one area where two schools partially met a language-access requirement. The schools also used several promising practices, including small-group instruction, culturally responsive environments, and multi-tiered systems of support, though the auditors recommended better documentation of procedures to improve consistency. Families interviewed generally reported positive experiences, while noting resource constraints.
Committee members asked about how the four schools were selected, whether the audit compared charter populations to home districts, and how MTSS requirements applied to the schools reviewed. The State Auditor’s Office said the sample was chosen for geographic diversity, student population characteristics, and representation from both authorizers, and that K-2 MTSS requirements were not evaluated because they applied to only one school. Representatives from the Charter School Commission and charter school advocates responded positively, emphasizing technical assistance, collaboration, and sharing best practices across schools. Two public testifiers also supported the report and said it highlighted effective practices that could be expanded across charter and traditional public schools.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- As I close my testimony, I hope that you don't see a CEO of a nonprofit.
- How close would he be to you? I don't know. So when we...
- And the second-place option is not even close.
- I don't want him to be closed off in the shadows. That's all that I have.
- Have a seat, and pull the microphone close, and tell us your name, please.
Committee:
House Budget
Summary:
The committee first heard the State Auditor’s fiscal year 2027 budget request. Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick described rebuilding the office after staffing had fallen to a historic low, explaining that the office has grown from 92.5 to 119 FTE but still needs several years to reach full staffing, especially at the manager level. He said most of the budget is payroll, noted the office’s use of lapsing general revenue while staffing is rebuilt, and outlined requests including core operating funds, a small sports betting audit NDI, and a $290,000 increase to the CPA stipend to address recruitment and retention problems. Members also discussed the auditor’s authority to audit state agencies and subrecipients, the office’s role in performance audits, and the meaning of “E” appropriations and the auditor’s recent general revenue conditions report.
The committee then moved to public testimony on House Bill 10, focusing on Department of Health and Senior Services and Department of Mental Health issues. One witness from the American Heart Association supported continued funding for cardiac emergency response planning in schools, citing AEDs, CPR training, and about 480 schools served. Another witness from the Alzheimer’s Association urged rejection of a proposed $1 million reduction to the Missouri caregiver program, arguing it supports families caring for people with dementia and helps avoid more expensive institutional care.
Most of the testimony concerned proposed cuts to developmental disability services, especially day habilitation and self-directed supports (SDS). Providers, family members, and workers said the proposed reductions would force service cuts, reduce wages, and threaten community-based care that keeps people at home and out of more costly facilities. They argued the cuts would shift costs to emergency, residential, or institutional settings and asked the committee to preserve current funding levels. Several members asked questions about provider rates, the share of services delivered by private providers, and the cost difference between SDS and institutional care. The hearing ended with the chair apologizing for earlier tension, explaining the schedule, and recessing the committee to return later because of House floor obligations.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And besides funding, what are the primary... We're not at risk at this point. All right.
- And besides funding, what are the primary challenges in bringing safe and affordable drinking water to
- We work closely with him and everybody. And I think that it has produced really good results.
- We're closely with him and everybody. And I think that it has produced. with him and everybody.
- I had the opportunity to work closely with the Vice Chair in response to the closure of two in-state
Committee:
Senate Rules
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Transportation Mar 31st, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- If I get too close, I'm going to blow your drums out.
- If I get too close, I'm going to blow your drums out.
- If I get too close, I'm going to blow your drums out.
- If I get too close, I'm going to blow your your drums out.
- And so far, we're not there or even close. Who's helping with these mediations?
Summary:
The House Committee on Transportation met on Senate Bill 1408, which would allow Missouri to raise the maximum speed limit on rural interstates from 70 to 75 miles per hour. Senator Berger, the bill sponsor, argued the change would better match neighboring states, improve traffic flow, and reflect modern vehicle safety technology. Several members supported the idea as a practical adjustment, while others questioned whether the time savings were worth the safety tradeoff, raised concerns about driver behavior, truck speed governors, road design, fuel use, and the possibility that higher posted limits would lead to even faster driving.
Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including a motorist advocate and some committee members, said 75 mph is common in surrounding states and worldwide, that most crashes are caused by inattention rather than speed alone, and that MoDOT should be able to set limits based on engineering and traffic conditions. Opponents included a Hazelwood police lieutenant, AAA, the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger. They argued that higher speeds increase crash severity and fatalities, that Missouri’s roads and traffic volumes differ from flatter neighboring states, and that the bill could disproportionately affect young and older drivers as well as roadside workers. MoDOT said its data shows speed is a major factor in fatal crashes and cited fatality increases in Arkansas and Kansas after those states raised rural interstate limits.
Committee members also debated whether the bill actually mandates 75 mph or merely authorizes MoDOT to set it where appropriate. MoDOT and AAA said any increase should be tied to engineering studies and roadway-specific analysis, while supporters argued the department already has that discretion and that the bill simply removes an outdated cap. No vote was taken in the excerpt. After closing the hearing on SB 1408, the committee moved on to House Bill 3447, a towing and recovery bill that would require more insurance for large commercial vehicles, improve notice and dispute procedures, and address abandoned vehicles; testimony on that bill began with the sponsor and representatives from the towing and trucking industries.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Apr 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It's the justification for why we continue not to be willing to close down prison yards or prisons.
- It's the justification for why we don't close down our prisons and close down prison yards because we're
- There's a budget change proposal of close to $4 million to be able to do just even that part.
- So I just had a closing remark just to say that. I get it. I'm appalled. I'm concerned.
- And I'm going to offer, if you have any closing remarks...
Summary:
The hearing focused first on sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation in California’s women’s prisons, with testimony from CDCR wardens, the Office of Inspector General, advocacy groups, and formerly incarcerated survivors. Legislators and witnesses described a pattern of staff misconduct, fear of retaliation, gaps in reporting, and the need for stronger accountability, better investigations, and more outside access for survivor support organizations. CDCR said it has expanded training, body-worn and stationary cameras, outside partnerships, and PREA-related response procedures, while the Inspector General requested additional funding and staff to monitor more grievances and staff sexual misconduct cases under SB 1069. Members pressed CDCR on why accused staff are not always placed on leave, how cases are referred to prosecutors, and whether current protections are enough; several members argued the state should aim to investigate all complaints and do more to prevent retaliation and repeat abuse.
The second issue was rehabilitative and reentry programming in women’s prisons. CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs and the wardens highlighted education, vocational training, substance use treatment, peer support, and community reentry programs, citing increased enrollment and recent graduates earning diplomas, degrees, and certifications. They said these programs are intended to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. Formerly incarcerated advocates and community providers argued that current offerings are still too limited, outdated, and not aligned with today’s job market, especially around digital literacy and transferable credentials, and they urged more funding for community-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive programming. A coalition representative asked for a $20 million continuation and expansion of the Wright Grant program, and members discussed additional budget requests for reentry and related women’s services.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Dollars surpassing the previous year of close to 2,600 internships and $16 million.
- In closing, we need to do things differently if we want the outcomes to change.
- Imperial's a very close-knit community.
- So I just want to close with that. Thank you.
- The independent living centers worked closely with shelter staff.