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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 13th, 2026
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I reached out to his office for a statement on it, and I got nothing.
- I don't know if you were here for it, but I kind of made an off-the-cuff statement we would probably
- Kind of made an off-the-cuff statement we would probably be changing the title and opening up for more
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Highways and Transportation - Room 216, 25 March, 2026; 11:45 AM
Highways and Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- You have your oath and your statement of economic interest with the Secretary of State's office in compliance
- You've done your oath<00:04:24.880><c> and</c><00:04:25.000><c> your</c><00:04:25.160><c> statement</
- You've done your oath and your statement of economic interest with the Secretary of State.
Committee:
Joint Highways and Transportation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And statement. Thank you very much.
- Do you have an opening statement? Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Do you have an opening statement? It's a good bill. It's a good bill. Any further discussion?
- Any opening statement or comments? Good bill. Hopefully we don't ever have to use it.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer led by Erica Kirk and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a proclamation sponsored by Representatives Teresa Martinez and Matt Gress recognizing Charlie Kirk on National Freedom Day. Several members then gave personal remarks honoring Kirk’s civic engagement, First Amendment advocacy, and legacy, and the chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day, visiting students from Carl Hayden High School, and guests from Arizona agriculture and local government.
The House then moved through Committee of the Whole action on several bills. In the first committee of the whole, HB 2091, HB 2104, and HB 2105 received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2016 and HB 2022 were retained on the calendar. In the second committee of the whole, members debated HB 2008, with supporters saying it would prevent public money from funding politically biased or sectarian library-related institutions and opponents calling it part of a broader effort to censor and defund libraries; the bill received a 33-23 do-pass recommendation. HB 2046, HB 2116, and HB 2132 also received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2142 was retained.
On third reading, HB 2148, a bill amending Title 41 to add provisions relating to federal monies, passed the House by a vote of 33-25 with two not voting and was transmitted to the Senate. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, referred several bills to engrossing, announced committee meetings and bill referrals, and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I have an opening statement. Absolutely. Good afternoon, Chair Angus.
- Any further statement you want to make? No, ma'am. Thank you.
- Each public school or LEA must include a statement in the school report card that indicates whether the
- Each public school or LEA must include a statement in the school report card that indicates whether the
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee first approved the January 21, 2026 minutes without objection and then held an executive nomination hearing for James McCain to the Arizona Board of Regents. McCain described his military background, education at Arizona State University, and interest in serving rural, tribal, and veteran communities. Senators from both parties praised his service and bipartisan support, and the committee voted 7-0 to recommend his confirmation to the full Senate.
The committee then considered SB 1026, which limits how often alternative education programs and schools in good standing must recertify and allows ADE or the State Board of Education to require certain student-population and compliance showings. After adopting a committee amendment, the bill received a 4-3 do-pass recommendation, with some members objecting that the bill reduced accountability and did not clearly define good standing. SB 1126, which requires schools to provide information to DCS caseworkers during abuse or neglect investigations and bars schools from preventing employees from speaking with DCS, passed 7-0. SB 1143, requiring schools and LEAs to submit CRDC information and directing ADE to publish an annual school safety report, also passed 4-3 after testimony that the bill was redundant and burdensome.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1166, which expands high school equivalency preparation instruction through accommodation schools from only 12th grade to grades 10 through 12 for students at least 16 years old. The sponsor said the bill simply broadens access to the program, while some members questioned whether it could encourage students to pursue a GED earlier than intended. The bill received a 5-2 do-pass recommendation, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- both documentation filed with the SEC or, for publicly traded companies, provide audited financial statements
- existing requirement that a person seeking qualification as a candidate make a sworn party affiliation statement
- couple provisions that you have to have, the gifts will be considered satisfied only if a written statement
- is made either in the terms of the trust or in a contemporaneous statement that the gift is to be deducted
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules met and considered a series of bills, beginning with CS/CS/SB 282 on home and service warranty association financial requirements. The bill would allow more than one collateral liability insurance policy to back a warranty license and make related financial requirement changes; an amendment clarifying policy options was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 280 on candidate qualification, which creates an enforceable requirement and private right of action for party-affiliation qualification rules, and SB 7004, an open government sunset review bill that continues a public records exemption related to housing assistance program applicants or participants after disasters.
The committee then took up several member bills. CS/CS/CS/SB 88 would create an opt-in framework for local governments to allow utility terrain vehicles on certain roads, with safety requirements and insurance clarification added by amendment; supporters emphasized local transportation benefits and law enforcement tools, while several senators raised concerns about misuse in urban areas, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 106 would allow substitute service through the same electronic platform used by scammers in vulnerable adult exploitation cases, with a 30-day hold clarified by amendment; it received support from elder law and advocacy groups and was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 262 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code, including decanting, trustee actions, ademption by satisfaction, and homestead/community property trust treatment, and was also reported favorably.
Additional bills approved included SB 402, which updates the unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia statute by referring to armed forces as defined elsewhere in law; SB 700, which continues the public records exemption for site-specific location information for threatened and endangered species; and SB 7006, which preserves public records and meeting exemptions for building plans and related documents depicting 911, E911, and public safety radio communication infrastructure, including next-generation 911 systems. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on certain bills, and the committee adjourned without objection.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 13th, 2026
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I reached out to his office for a statement on it and I got nothing, so I appreciate it, thank you, Madam
- I don't know if you were here for it, but I kind of made an off-the-cuff statement we would probably
- Kind of made an off-the-cuff statement we would probably be changing the title and opening up for more
Summary:
The Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs considered House Bill 3381 and Senate Bill 1351. For HB 3381, members adopted a committee amendment clarifying guidelines for forgiving late fees in unusual circumstances or situations beyond taxpayers’ control, then rolled it into a substitute and advanced the bill. The final roll call on the House Committee Substitute for HB 3381 was 12 ayes and 0 noes, and the bill was reported due pass.
The committee then took up SB 1351, which was amended through a committee substitute that expanded the bill to include several education-related provisions. Members discussed additions including a literacy-related effort to develop a plan for incorporating cursive into standards, a driver safety framework, and other previously heard education items. One member raised concern about whether the bill sponsor supported the expanded scope and said they would not support the bill because of the process, though the chair said sponsor support had been discussed with the sponsor’s office.
The committee also adopted a Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act amendment, described as a pilot program and standards-development effort focused on student media literacy and critical thinking, especially in light of AI. After rolling the amendments into a new substitute, the House Committee Substitute for SB 1351 was advanced on a roll call vote of 11 ayes and 2 noes, with Representatives Smith and Wolfin voting no.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We list a couple of specific examples in the resolution, but generally it's just a statement by the Senate
- The examples are in the resolution, but generally it's just a statement by the Senate that political
- And just a comment from the chair: I realize it's just a resolution and a statement, but especially on
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education, and other pending calendar business. Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And with that, I recognize Senator Sanders for his opening statement. statement. Thank you Mr.
- Does anybody else have a statement which they would like to make? Mr. Chair? I do. Mr.
Keywords:
Department of Education, Ms. McMahon, educational reform, public testimony, federal responsibilities, local governance
Summary:
The meeting of the legislative committee encompassed discussions on key bills including HB22, SB4, and HB2214, with significant focus on the implications surrounding the Department of Education. Members expressed varying opinions on the nomination of Ms. McMahon to lead the department, underlining the need for reform and accountability. The committee witnessed passionate exchanges regarding educational values and the responsibilities of the federal government versus local authorities. Public testimonies contributed to the discussions, highlighting the community's concerns about educational policies and their impact on students from diverse backgrounds.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And I would open it up now for any opening statements any of my colleagues would have.
- But the opening statements was 1850. As you all know, the first governor, Mr.
- And also, Tohon made the statement that we can't really resolve things we can't truly see.
- I wish I could answer that question with a short and concise statement.
- State your name and short statements. Come up to the mic. Thank you.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But the opening statements was 1850. As you all know, the first governor, Mr.
- I wish I could answer that question with a short and concise statement.
- Those statements from laws, even apologies from the legislative body itself.
- State your name and short statements. Come up to the mic. Thank you.
- You know, hearing that statement, 'Where the West Still Lives.'
Summary:
The Select Committee on Native American Affairs held an informational hearing on the state’s response to the missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) crisis, with an added focus on foster youth and child welfare. Opening remarks from the chair and members emphasized that California has made some progress through the Feather Alert, DOJ coordination, grant funding, and MMIP summits, but that the crisis remains severe and requires ongoing, not one-time, investment. Members repeatedly noted the need for stronger statewide coordination, better data, and more consistent attention to tribal communities and foster youth.
Tribal leaders described the crisis as rooted in jurisdictional gaps, poor data collection, and lack of urgency from law enforcement. Witnesses from Hamul, Chachancey, Tahon, Yurok, and Hoopa tribes shared personal accounts of missing and murdered relatives, criticized inconsistent responses, and called for regional response agreements, direct tribal access to data, sustained funding, and clearer law enforcement protocols in Public Law 280 settings. Several leaders said Feather Alert and state grants have helped build infrastructure and partnerships, but stressed that trust-building, training, and accountability are still uneven across the state.
The second panel featured the California Highway Patrol and the Department of Justice’s Office of Native American Affairs, both of which reported on implementation improvements. CHP said it has tightened Feather Alert practices, increased activations, improved outreach and training, appointed a tribal liaison, and expanded human trafficking training. DOJ described work under AB 3099 and AB 1334, including a Public Law 280 advisory council, improved crime reporting and data systems, MMIP outreach, and a tribal police pilot program with the Yurok Tribe. Members also raised the need to better support tribal courts and ensure protection orders are enforced.
The final panel focused on foster youth as part of the MMIP crisis. Advocates from Pitt River, the California Tribal Families Coalition, and Coyote Valley said Native children are disproportionately represented in foster care and are at heightened risk of going missing or being exploited. They argued that foster care, trafficking, poverty, housing instability, and historical trauma are all connected to MMIP, and called for stronger ICWA implementation, culturally grounded services, better coordination with social workers and law enforcement, and immediate use of Feather Alert when Native children are missing. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with continued calls for legislative, budgetary, and policy action.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 26th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a fair statement, correct? Mr.
- That statement is inaccurate. I've never accepted amendment for same-day voter registration.
- Your overall statement is inaccurate.
- Your statement is inaccurate.
- So your statement... Chairman: ...is inaccurate. Chairman: Mr. Shaheen. Mr.
Keywords:
HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I would just like to comment that testifiers shouldn't be putting up signs or statements that are not
- </c><00:14:18.840><c> that</c> signs or statements that signs or statements that are<00:14:20.640><c>
- So, I stand upon my written statement.
- So, I stand upon my written statement. Thank you. That's all we have signed up.
- </c> and I stand upon my written statement. and I stand upon my written statement.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs heard several Senate concurrent resolutions. SCR 11, urging Congress to amend the Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, drew support from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women and Pride at Work Hawaii, both of which backed the measure as a statement of equality and protection for LGBTQIA+ people. A member also reminded testifiers to keep signs and statements relevant to the measure. SCR 22, recognizing the 50th anniversary of the restoration of Ahu and Aliʻa, had no testimony. SCR 58, calling for a progressive enforcement framework for parking violations in DLNR boating and ocean recreation lots, drew strong support from multiple testifiers who argued that towing is overly punitive, costly, and unfair to beach and harbor users; they favored warnings or smaller citations instead of towing and raised concerns about signage, contract oversight, and the cost of proposed enforcement technology. One member asked about whether DLNR could use HPD or other officers for citations, and the discussion focused on staffing and enforcement authority.
The committee then heard SCR 60 SD1, requesting an update on the “Breaking Cycles” study on alternative rehabilitation and restorative justice models on Oahu. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was not present, but the Corrections Reform Working Group strongly supported the resolution, saying the study reflects extensive community outreach and should not be shelved. Testifiers urged the committee to use the report to examine alternatives to a new jail, including diversion, pre-trial reform, probation reform, and renovations to existing facilities, and one testifier suggested amendments to add experts in those areas and technical assistance from the Prison Policy Initiative. Another testifier described Maui’s use of wraparound reentry services, prosecutorial discretion, and programming as an example of reducing incarceration without expanding jail capacity.
SCR 184, asking the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to examine anti-discrimination laws as applied to algorithmic and automated decision systems, had no in-person testimony, with the chair noting one support and one comment submitted. The final measure, SCR 89 SD1, which would create an advisory committee under the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission to develop recommendations on alternative rehabilitation and restorative justice models on Oahu, also had no testimony from the department, but the Corrections Reform Working Group supported it as a way to ensure community input into jail planning. A later testifier echoed concerns about building a large new jail and urged the committee to consider alternatives to incarceration and to include people with expertise in diversion, pre-trial reform, and probation reform. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The FDA has made the statement, and under the Sherman law, we're complying with that.
- I think there are some statements on FDA's website that entities who think mistakenly that FDA has banned
- I think there are some statements on FDA's website that entities who think mistakenly that FDA has banned
- So, in that statement, I would just like to support that we do not create new felonies.
- In that statement, I would just like to support that we do not create new felonies, we do not create
Summary:
The committee held an informational hearing on kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), focusing on public health risks, overdose deaths, and regulatory gaps in California. The chair opened by noting that FDA and CDPH consider kratom and 7-OH products unlawful, yet they remain widely sold in smoke shops, vape stores, gas stations, and convenience stores. Members referenced AB 1088, which would be considered later, and said the hearing was intended to clarify the science, medical perspective, and whether stronger safeguards are needed.
The first panel featured a toxicology expert, state and local public health officials, an emergency/addiction physician, a medical examiner, and county health representatives. Witnesses from CDPH and Los Angeles County described rising deaths and enforcement actions, including statewide advisories, retailer letters, and product removals from manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. Medical testimony emphasized that 7-OH acts much more like an opioid than traditional kratom leaf, can cause dependence, withdrawal, and respiratory depression, and may require naloxone, buprenorphine, or methadone in overdose or withdrawal cases. Local officials said enforcement is difficult because packaging is inconsistent, testing capacity is limited, and counties lack resources and statewide infrastructure; they generally favored a centralized state framework if regulation is pursued.
Committee members asked about testing, age restrictions, scheduling, and whether a distinction between kratom and 7-OH could be enforced. Witnesses said forensic labs can potentially test for 7-OH but validated assays are not routine, emergency departments cannot readily distinguish exposures, and local health departments do not have the lab capacity to verify product labels. Several officials warned that a ban or abrupt scheduling could push products into the black market and discourage research, while others argued that current prohibition and enforcement are the most protective approach because legalization or age-limited regulation could create confusion about legality and safety.
The second panel included kratom and 7-OH advocates and industry representatives, who argued that natural kratom leaf and concentrated or synthetic 7-OH are different products and should be regulated differently. They supported age-gating, labeling, testing, and packaging rules for kratom leaf while opposing a ban on the botanical. They said 7-OH is used by many adults for pain relief or harm reduction, and that prohibition would drive consumers to illicit markets and worsen harm. Committee members pressed them on whether 7-OH is more potent than kratom, the availability of testing, and whether any safe dose is known. The hearing ended without a vote or formal action, with the chair noting the issue will continue to be considered in future legislation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- of bills up today, each member presenting today will provide an opening statement and a closing statement
- No question, just a statement. Thank you so much, Osama Gonzalez. A summer, Mr. G.
- Was that a closing statement? Yes, we'll count that as our closing. Thank you.
- Was that a closing statement? Yes, we'll count that as our closing.
- Is that a closing statement? That is a closing statement. Thank you so much. Someone with Dr.
Committee:
House Higher Education
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Aug 18th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Maybe holistically from a child poverty perspective, that statement could be incorrect.
- So I would love to see how that statement actually plays into effect.
- Is that what the statement I just heard?
- Would that be a fair statement?
- Statement with LSC with Austin: I understand what you're projecting are the actual costs.
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (05/07/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- listed as age, number of children, marital status, or fertility goals contrary to the patient's statement
- listed as age, number of children, marital status, or fertility goals contrary to the patient's statement
- ><00:24:48.080><c> patient's</c> goals contrary to the patient's goals contrary to the patient's statement
- The original as introduced statement.
- </c> that it conflicts with the statements that it conflicts with the statements that<01:13:54.400><c
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House public safety panel hears HF435 - Pt. 2 2/25/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of determination about them, or fail to make some judgment about them, and instead make blanket statements
- Representative Franson said the bill is about making blanket statements about people and putting them
- I think what we have established is that, despite the many statements lifting to the surface a concern
- </c><00:28:55.360><c> about</c><00:28:55.600><c> the</c><00:28:55.760><c> fact</c> the earlier statements
- about the fact the earlier statements about the fact that<00:28:57.080><c> um</c><00:28:57.440><c> if
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/22/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you agree with that statement or disagree with the statement that comes directly from the National
- Do you agree with that statement or disagree with the statement that comes directly from the National
- Do you agree with that statement or disagree with the statement that comes directly from the National
- Do you agree with that statement or disagree with the statement that comes directly from the National
- Do you agree with that statement or disagree with the statement that comes directly from the National
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Apr 15th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Wholesalers into a statement to be sure, because wholesalers also have other customers.
- Statement to be sure, because wholesalers also have other customers.
- So I have a statement or some information from the National Beer Wholesalers Association.
- So I have a statement or some information from the national beer holding.
- I have a statement or some information from the National Beer Wholesalers Association.
Summary:
The Commerce Committee first heard Senate Bill 1020, which would let the Department of Revenue award a Missouri license office contract without rebidding if no qualifying bids are received on the initial solicitation. Senator Sandy Crawford and Director of Revenue Trish Vincent said the change would help keep rural license offices open, reduce repeated bidding delays, and allow the department to work with local entities such as chambers, counties, or cities when smaller offices are hard to staff profitably. Members asked about the process, the challenges in low-volume communities, and whether more online services could eventually reduce the need for offices; no opposition testified, and the hearing concluded without a vote.
The committee then took up House Bill 3093, which would extend Missouri’s direct-to-consumer shipping framework from wineries to distillers and breweries. Sponsor Rep. Nick Kimball and many supporters argued the bill would create parity for Missouri craft producers, preserve age-verification and signature requirements, and keep tax collection and other safeguards in place. Supporters included distillers and brewers who said the current system favors wine, limits small Missouri businesses, and makes it harder to reach customers who want products shipped after visiting a taproom or distillery. Several members also raised questions about enforcement, the three-tier system, and whether the bill could be narrowed or paired with other changes.
Opponents, including representatives of wholesalers, grocers, convenience stores, and beer wholesalers, argued the bill would weaken the three-tier system, increase competition from out-of-state producers, and create enforcement and tax-collection problems. They said wine shipping has shown compliance and auditing difficulties, cited concerns about underage access and online ordering, and urged the committee to preserve the existing distribution structure or strengthen wine-shipping rules before expanding them. Supporters countered that alcohol shipments are already tightly regulated, that direct shipping is already occurring in other forms, and that the bill would simply add another regulated avenue for Missouri-made beer and spirits. The hearing ended after extensive testimony and questions, with no final committee action reported in the transcript.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- And that statement holds true for what we do here during Black History Month.
- And that statement holds true for what we do here during Black History Month.
- And that statement holds true for what we do here during Black History Month.
- And that statement holds true for what we do here during Black History Month.
- And that statement holds true for what we do here during Black History Month.