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MN
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- It is providing nursing to students.
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- The mental health crisis is across the board.
- We've seen a lowering of those standards.
Committee:
House Education Finance
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- , and modernizes related juvenile justice standards.
- membership and Representative Cobb: consistent statewide training standards.
- Standard restraining orders did not protect me or my children.
- How many of you can't wait to get home after a long day at work or doing errands?
- You only have the licensed nurse practitioner in the facility.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Chambers - Day 13 (1-23-26) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
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- They're leaving home. They're starting college or work.
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Summary:
The House convened, received the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 89 members present, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber approved the prior day’s journal and received notice that the Senate had passed SB 13, 22, 46, 51, and 90 and requested concurrence. On second reading, HB 134 (sexual assault nurse examiners), HB 168 with HCS 1 (voting under the influence), and HR 7 (recognizing guiding principles of elections in Kentucky) were reported. The House also recommitted HB 258 to the Transportation Committee and took up HB 312 for third reading and passage.
HB 312, relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons, drew the bulk of the debate. The sponsor argued the bill would allow law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds to obtain a provisional concealed carry license, saying they are adults in other respects, the Second Amendment protects their right to bear arms, and Kentucky should align with other states. Supporters framed the measure as a constitutional rights issue and cited defensive gun use statistics, while one member argued the root problem is family upbringing rather than guns. Opponents said the bill would increase risks in schools and public spaces, pointed to concerns from school district police and SROs, and cited research linking younger age groups and loosened carry laws to higher firearm violence; they also argued the bill would make communities less safe and that no one’s rights would be taken away by voting no. The sponsor said no stakeholder had expressed opposition and clarified the bill would not change where firearms are permitted. The transcript provided does not include the final vote on HB 312.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 40th Legislative Day Jun 24th, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 89 with House Amendment 1, an act to amend Titles 19 and 29 of the Delaware Code relating to home
- 385 with House Amendment 1, an act to amend Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to grants for new nurse
- Coker to be a trustee of the University of Delaware Board.
- The amendment also adopts a standard definition of medically necessary.
- The amendment also adopts a standard definition of medically necessary.
Summary:
The Senate received a large number of House communications and committee reports, including several nominations and many bills and resolutions returned from House committees or passed by the House. Committee reports covered a wide range of topics, including education, health, judiciary, finance, housing, transportation, emergency management, and business/technology. The Senate also assigned several measures to committees for further consideration and noted upcoming committee meetings.
The chamber confirmed three nominations by roll call: Michael T. Scuse to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, J. Eric Firewold to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees, and Joan F. Coker to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees. The Senate also passed Consent Calendar 66, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 223 on DIA broadcast access for playoff and championship games and House Concurrent Resolution 149 designating June 12, 2026, as Loving Day in Delaware. Members discussed Loving Day and the importance of recognizing interracial marriage rights, with Senator Huxstable, Senator Buckson, and Senator Townsend offering remarks.
On the floor, the Senate passed House Bill 141, requiring a firearm responsibilities notice for gun purchasers, after debate over gun safety and industry burden; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 200, as amended, expanding insurance coverage for HIV prevention medications PrEP and PEP; House Bill 426, modernizing municipal street-aid reporting; and Senate Resolution 21, directing a study of portable solar generation devices and related safety and utility issues. The Senate also passed Consent Agenda O, a large package of bills covering topics such as money transmission and stablecoins, nursing advancement, pilot licenses, commerce and trade, subaqueous lands, driver’s license loss due to medical issues, residential speed limits, electronic bidding, family court jurisdiction, agency regulations, technical corrections to multiple local charters, and other measures. The Senate then recessed until June 25, 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- home, a long-term care facility, or other similar living arrangement that is not licensed or... ...home
- home residents, and that state law runs alongside it for residents of adult family homes and assisted
- Most other states don't have the kind of home care options that we have.
- home.
- , you can get that to come into your home.
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2299, which would create a state senior independent living ombuds program. Staff explained that the bill would direct the Department of Commerce to contract with a nonprofit to provide ombuds services for residents of senior independent living facilities, including complaint handling, data collection, referrals, training, and protections against retaliation and disclosure. The bill also sets qualifications and conflict-of-interest rules for ombuds staff and requires facilities to post notice of the services. The chair noted that, although executive session was on the agenda, the bills would not be voted out that day because amendments were still being worked on.
Representative Christine Reeves, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure was intended to address gaps in protections for seniors in independent living settings, which are often treated under multifamily housing law rather than senior housing or long-term care statutes. She described constituent concerns about poor communication, delayed maintenance, safety issues, and a lack of a clear place for residents to seek help. Committee members asked about the bill’s scope, including whether it would apply to 55-plus communities, condominiums, and rented versus owned units, and staff clarified that the bill defines covered facilities as age-restricted apartment buildings, condominiums, or residential neighborhoods where residents rent the unit or land, plus certain portions of CCRCs and assisted living buildings not actively used for assisted living.
Testimony was mixed. The Washington Health Care Association and LeadingAge Washington said they support the goal but raised concerns about the bill’s structure, funding, overlap with existing landlord-tenant and long-term care ombuds systems, and the need for a broader stakeholder process and a resident bill of rights first. The Washington State Long-Term Care Ombuds Program supported the concept and said it could potentially absorb the work, but emphasized that current funding is already below recommended staffing levels and that additional resources would likely be needed. Residents and advocates testified in support, saying the bill would provide a neutral outside authority and help address real problems in senior communities. No vote was taken, and the hearing was closed without further action.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Feb 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the things this bill does have built in is a $1 million standard deduction.
- This is a tax on the income derived, and that income has a standard deduction of $1 million.
- The amount of the standard deduction is $7,500 per person.
- I'm John Fleckenstein, board member of Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia.
- that exemption for the workforce training board schools be included in the final version of this bill
Summary:
House Finance met in executive session on Gross Substitute Senate Bill 6346, the proposed “millionaires’ income tax” package. Staff reviewed the bill and a long list of amendments affecting the new income tax, related business tax changes, and several exemptions and implementation provisions. The committee adopted amendments to exempt diapers from sales tax, allow certain tribal income treatment clarifications, create an advisory group to help implement the tax, move up the repeal date for some business tax changes, and require the measure to go to the voters; several other amendments on federal conformity, agricultural income, pass-through entities, and the marriage threshold were rejected or withdrawn. The committee then adopted the striking amendment as amended and advanced the bill on a 9-6 do pass vote, with supporters arguing it would fund education, health care, child care, and tax relief, and opponents warning about competitiveness, capital flight, and the state’s spending growth.
The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 6097, which would add federally recognized Indian tribes as eligible entities for county Conservation Futures Program funding. Staff said the bill would not change the tax levy structure and would have no state revenue impact, while tribal witnesses said it would improve voluntary conservation partnerships for habitat, farmland, and open space. Members asked about the bill’s scope, and staff confirmed it applies only to federally recognized tribes.
House Finance also heard Senate Bill 6162, a property tax reform measure that would consolidate the state school levy, expand senior and disability property tax exemptions, raise income thresholds, and simplify the application process with a standard deduction. The prime sponsor and county assessors supported the bill as a way to help seniors, disabled persons, and disabled veterans stay in their homes and reduce administrative burden, while several testifiers opposed it as a tax shift that would raise costs for others and potentially strain local revenues. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6113, an administrative and technical tax cleanup bill related to last year’s tax changes; the Department of Revenue supported it and noted a possible clarifying amendment, while nonprofits, schools, libraries, health care groups, workforce training providers, and trade associations asked for additional exemptions for live presentations and related educational activities. The chair announced that Senate Bill 6097 would be added to Monday’s executive session, Senate Bill 6114 was removed, and amendments for Monday’s bills were due by 5 p.m. that day.
HI
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- The board stands on its testimony of support.
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- </c><00:25:05.720><c> stands</c> proceed Aloha from Mai the board stands proceed Aloha from Mai the board
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- homes.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 72 on pharmacy drew only support, with testimony from the University of Hawaiʻi system, the Board of Pharmacy, pharmacists, and others; no questions were raised. HB 237 on peer support programs also received broad support from the Department of Health, DHS, early learning officials, families, and advocates, with testimony emphasizing the value of peer-to-peer mentoring and support for parents, youth, and people with disabilities; no opposition or questions were noted.
HB 250, the prior authorization bill, generated the most discussion. SHPDA supported a revised version focused on reporting prior authorization practices and creating a nonbinding working group to develop automation standards, while PCMA, HMSA, Kaiser Permanente, and others raised concerns about duplicative pharmacy requirements, unintended consequences, and alignment with federal timelines and reporting. Several medical groups and individual patients supported the measure, describing delays and burdens caused by prior authorization. A committee member asked whether the bill’s working group differed from a similar group in Senate Bill 1449, and the witness said it was intended to be the same.
HB 303 on health care preceptors was supported by the Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi, nursing and health care organizations, and the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, which asked that pharmacists’ residency programs be specifically tied to national accreditation standards. HB 341, relating to issuance of SPURS to assist the Hawaii Island Community Health Association, drew support from the health center and related groups. HB 692 on Preschool Open Doors received extensive support from early learning, education, family, labor, and community organizations; testimony stressed the shortage of child care and preschool slots, especially on Kauai, and the need to expand access for families. Committee members asked about adding family child care providers and about licensing/certification barriers, and DHS said the bill was focused on current licensed child care facilities and that certification issues were a separate, broader problem. HB 700 on cognitive assessments also drew strong support, with the Department of Health, the Executive Office on Aging, disability advocates, the Alzheimer’s Association, caregivers, and others urging use of a validated cognitive assessment tool during annual wellness visits and asking that the age 65 threshold be removed; some witnesses supported keeping the data-collection portion as a pilot and emphasized early detection and reporting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I speak as a former school board member.
- I know a good number of you are former school board members, but many of us were elected to school boards
- I speak as a former school board member.
- I know a good number of you are former school board members, but many of us are elected to school boards
- Well, and your home county clerk.
Summary:
The Assembly convened with a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long daily file of bills. Early procedural motions included a failed attempt to suspend the rules for AB 1219, followed by consideration of numerous measures on housing, veterans, education, elections, energy, wildfire prevention, public safety, and consumer affordability. Several bills drew bipartisan support and passed overwhelmingly, including AB 878 on safety accommodations for survivors of violence, AB 948 on school district facility maintenance, AB 81 and AB 88 on veterans’ mental health and student aid, AB 640 on school board fiscal training, AB 660 on housing permit timelines, AB 1048 on workers’ compensation billing disputes, AB 1119 on dual credentialing, AB 1172 on inhalable anti-seizure medication access, AB 1227 on wildfire prevention, AB 1285 and AB 696 on lithium-ion battery safety, AB 1417 on offshore wind transparency, AB 1530 on disaster recovery assistance, and AB 353 on affordable home internet. Some measures drew opposition or more divided votes, including AB 704 on sealing certain misdemeanor records, AB 1249 on early voting access, AB 1280 on thermal energy incentives, AB 1448 on offshore oil protections, AB 380 on price gouging, AB 402 on Cal Grant increases, AB 1074 on CalWORKs reunification, and AB 1084 on expedited gender-change and name-change court orders. The Assembly also granted reconsideration on AB 435, a child passenger safety bill, and passed it after debate on the five-step safety-seat standard.
The floor debate featured recurring themes of affordability, housing, wildfire preparedness, election access, veterans’ services, and public safety. Supporters of the election bill AB 1249 argued it would simply add a Saturday early-voting option in non-VCA counties, while opponents raised concerns about verification and county staffing. AB 30, authorizing E15 gasoline in California, was presented as an urgency measure to lower fuel costs and passed unanimously on the urgency and the bill. AB 1466 on groundwater disputes was also taken up, with the author arguing it would reduce frivolous litigation and better represent all water users; the vote was 42 ayes and 17 noes. After completing the file, the Assembly recessed for lunch, later returned, and continued with additional file items, with many measures passing on strong bipartisan votes.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I nursed because I know that's the best thing to do for your child, but also because not nursing is really
- because I know that that's the nursed because I know that that's the best<00:48:01.480><c> thing</c>
- , stay in their homes, help afford their home, food, and everything like that.
- , stay in their homes, help afford their home, food, and everything like that.
- homes help afford uh homes stay in their homes help afford uh their<01:08:33.560><c> home</c><01:08:
Committee:
House Taxes
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I am an elected school board member in Assemblyman's district and the current board president and elected
- County School Boards Association Executive Committee.
- I've been on my board for 27 years.
- I've been to so many different school boards this past year and every school board is always we don't
- It's kind of like being in a board meeting, isn't it? It's a good board meeting, yeah.
Committee:
House Education
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- We have always had a very strong board of ethical people hardworking people on the board.
- for your board.
- Talking about the Oklahoma Polygraph Examiner Board, we have five board members.
- Board does what they do.
- I mean, I can't change the board because I'm not a board member, but I...
Committee:
House Administrative Rules
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Sep 2nd, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and the people who don't vote for us back home.
- They can go to the members' home. Compel them to come.
- Well, I think the Constitution sets a clear standard.
- Why should they get to vote for a school board candidate?
- Assistant principal, served on the State Board of Education.
Bills:
HB18 , SB 54 , SB 10 , HR76 , HR77 , HR78 , HR82 , HR83 , HR88 , HR89 , HR93 , HR94 , HR95 , HR98 , HR101 , HR102 , HR104 , HR105 , HR107 , HR108 , HR109 , HR110 , HR111 , HR112 , HR113 , HR123 , HR125 , HR79 , HR80 , HR81 , HR84 , HR85 , HR86 , HR87 , HR90 , HR91 , HR92 , HR96 , HR97 , HR100 , HR103 , HR106 , HR114 , HR115 , HR116 , HR117 , HR118 , HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR124 , HB18 , SB54 , SB10 , HB8
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 4, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I mentioned it's a higher standard than our school teachers have to do.
- And so I would love to continue the conversation on the workforce.
- What do we do to incentivize, maintain our workforce?
- And so I would love to continue the conversation on the workforce.
- What do we do to incentivize, maintain our workforce?
Summary:
The Human Services Subcommittee met and first took up HB 47, Child Care and Early Learning Providers, sponsored by Rep. McFarland. The bill was presented as an effort to reduce child care costs and regulatory burdens by exempting preschools from special tax assessments, moving teacher training and testing online and making it free, allowing abbreviated inspections for top providers, extending license-exempt status to employer-provided child care, and addressing an insurance issue affecting family child care homes. Members asked about DCF transparency, accreditation, background screening timelines, accountability for exempt facilities, and whether violations would still be searchable; McFarland said accreditation would still be required, DCF reporting and abuse hotlines would remain available, and the bill would not eliminate existing transparency for licensed providers. An amendment was adopted to add clarifying language and exempt certain DOD and Coast Guard child care facilities operated by DOD personnel. Several witnesses and members spoke in support, emphasizing workforce needs, affordability, and safety. HB 47 was reported favorably by a vote of 18-0.
The committee then heard HB 259, which designates August 21 as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day. Rep. Gerwig said the bill is intended to raise awareness of fentanyl’s dangers and overdose risks. Members spoke in strong support, citing fentanyl’s impact on families, youth, and first responders, and the need for education because fentanyl is often unknowingly ingested or mixed into other drugs. Gerwig also described a personal example involving a child exposed to fentanyl in a vacation rental. HB 259 was reported favorably by a vote of 17-0. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session: 2025 First Special Session 6/9/25 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- ,</c><00:31:59.679><c> uh</c> the co-chair of the labor workforce, uh the co-chair of the labor workforce
- Remember this, members, when you go home over the interim and talk to your school board members, talk
- Remember this, members, when you go home over the interim and talk to your school board members, talk
- </c> recognition that this is a workforce recognition that this is a workforce development<01:06:11.440
- </c> house before, you are doing workforce house before, you are doing workforce and<01:09:35.920><c>
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- As you see, rent increases notices coming out of the Manufactured Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act to
- It allows a registered nurse. It's time and received unanimous support.
- This is a bill that sets standards for where cities and counties must allow step housing.
- This is a bill that sets standards for where cities and counties must allow step housing.
- our neighbors. we have homes of all kinds for all our neighbors.
Committee:
Senate Rules
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- is their home.
- is their home.
- is their home.
- is their home.
- Nurses, teachers, business owners, beloved members of our communities, and this is their home.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- over many years, they have a dental assistant council within the Board of Nursing that reviews all of
- The board does a great job.
- The board of dentistry, the board of whatever, still has purview over the educational piece.
- This bill creates a standardized policy through State Board rule and Board of Governors regulation regarding
- The Board of Governors will compile a standard, very understandable method of letting university staff
Committee:
House Education & Employment Committee
Summary:
The committee first took up PCS for CS for HB 1279, a higher education bill focused on Florida’s preeminent universities. The sponsor said the measure would increase access for Florida students, strengthen accountability and transparency, update accreditation references, adjust performance metrics, and address issues such as GPA weighting, engineering credit-hour differences, and certain fee-waiver and dental-program provisions. Members raised questions about the 95% Florida-resident enrollment target, possible funding impacts, Pell Grant metrics, and whether the bill would affect community college pathways; the sponsor said the bill was aimed at first-time-in-college students and that the 95% standard would be measured on a three-year rolling average. After an amendment removing an adjustment to the four-year graduation metric was adopted, the bill was reported favorably by a 17-2 vote.
The committee then heard PCS for CS for HB 1059, which would strengthen speech and debate education by designating the Florida Debate Initiative as the statewide organization, supporting coach and judge training, statewide data collection, tournaments, and a Florida Speech and Debate Week. The sponsor and several students and advocates testified that speech and debate builds confidence, civics knowledge, leadership, and opportunities for English learners and other students, with multiple speakers describing how the program changed their lives. Members from both parties spoke strongly in support, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition.
Finally, the committee considered PCS for HB 725 on political activity at public institutions of higher education. The sponsor said the bill would standardize campus policies, require notice to students and employees about free-expression and political-campaign rules, and align state practice with federal guidelines while preserving free speech and nonpartisan voter engagement. An opponent argued the bill could create barriers to civic engagement and student organizing, while supporters said it would clarify existing rules and prevent institutions from favoring one viewpoint over another. The sponsor closed by emphasizing that the bill was about information and neutrality rather than restricting speech.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> into Brown versus Board of Education. into Brown versus Board of Education.
- </c> come home. come home.
- </c> residential home building. residential home building.
- I yield back. home of Scout. In conclusion, God bless home of Scout.
- Quality standards.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- for a few years or even less our home for a few years or even less our school<01:02:54.599><c> board
- Paul with no input from local communities, boards, or administrators.
- Paul with no input from local communities, boards, or administrators.
- </c><01:08:40.159><c> or</c> communities boards or communities boards or administrators<01:08:41.880>
- </c><01:31:47.000><c> members</c> last year even our school board members last year even our school board
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know if any of you have ever been to one of these homes, and I'll call it a home, not a house
- and invest in that workforce.
- As amended, SB 1446 would require the board to apply a substantial evidence standard of review to parole
- As amended, SB 1446 would require the board to apply a substantial evidence standard of review to parole
- It clarifies that the standard of review when a parole grant is referred to the board for en banc, either
Committee:
House Public Safety