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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Committee Apr 22nd, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Cortese: [vote not clearly captured]. Senator Gonzalez: [vote not clearly captured].
  • Senator Choi: [vote not clearly captured]. Senator Cortese: [vote not clearly captured].
  • Current vote is four ayes, no noes, with the chair and vice chair voting aye. Senator Choi: Aye.
  • Current vote is four ayes, no noes, with the chair and vice chair voting. Senator Choi: Aye.
  • Current vote is three ayes, no noes, with the chair voting aye.
Committee: Senate Education
Summary: The committee heard SB 1067, which would require annual math screening for kindergarten through second grade students beginning in 2028-29 to identify early numeracy difficulties and connect students to evidence-based supports. Senator Weber and supporters, including EdVoice, UC Davis researcher Charles Wilkes, and several education and community advocates, argued that California’s math performance is too low and that early screening would help close gaps before they widen. Opponents, including the California Mathematics Council, county superintendents, and the CTA, said the bill could narrow instruction, overemphasize deficit-based measures, and should instead be paired with stronger investments in teacher training and implementation of the California Mathematics Framework. Committee members generally expressed support for the bill’s goals while discussing how the screener would work and what kinds of follow-up supports would be needed. The committee also heard SB 1110 on child care subsidy administration, which would restructure funding for alternative payment programs and core contracts as the state moves to enrollment-based funding. Supporters said the bill would stabilize child care providers, improve payment timelines, and better reflect the administrative work of enrolling families and managing services; there was no opposition testimony. SB 1374, supported by the CSU and UC systems, would allow public higher education institutions to seek temporary restraining orders when credible threats are directed at a campus rather than a specific person. Supporters described recent campus threats that created safety concerns but did not fit current restraining-order law; there was no opposition. Senator Nilo presented SB 1321, which would direct the State Auditor to review remedial course use and student preparedness at selected UC and CSU campuses after a UC San Diego report showed a sharp decline in incoming students’ math readiness. Supporters argued the audit would help identify gaps in college readiness and the effects of K-12 changes, while some members raised concerns about bypassing the usual legislative audit process; the bill was held on call. The committee then took up SB 1086 on microschools, which would define microschools and direct model ordinances for local land-use regulation. Supporters said it would create a clearer path for small, individualized learning communities, but several members questioned whether the concept was sufficiently defined and whether the state had enough information to draft model ordinances; the bill was also placed on call after a quorum was established. Finally, SB 1181 was presented as a limited pilot program in Central Valley counties to connect schools with regional threat assessment centers when credible safety concerns arise. The author and supporters, including the mother of a student killed in a shooting and several students, said it would improve early intervention and communication; committee members raised privacy and federal-sharing concerns but indicated support, and the bill was moved forward on a vote once quorum was present.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 24 (2-10-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> of shareholder votes. of shareholder votes.
  • And um &gt;&gt; I vote no.
  • </c> your vote, then explain. your vote, then explain.
  • </c> explain my no vote. explain my no vote. &gt;&gt; Please<00:21:24.799><c> proceed.
  • I vote no.
Keywords: 958, all
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 25 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Voting no. procedure? Voting no.
  • Records voting no.
  • Records voting<00:48:06.560><c> no.</c> voting no. voting no.
  • Anyone objecting is voting<00:48:56.720><c> no.</c> voting no. voting no.
  • Voting no.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • By your vote, five ayes, two no, zero not voting.
  • So I vote yes. Six ayes, zero nays, one not voting.
  • So I vote yes. Six eyes, zero nays, one not voting.
  • By your vote of six, I, zero knows, one not voting.
  • By your vote of five, aye, zero knows, two not voting.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House passes SF2298, the housing finance bill 4/29/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I urge you to vote yes.
  • vote yes to put vote yes for homes and vote yes to put Minnesota<00:37:24.079><c> on</c><00:37:24.240
  • Hussein votes aye. McDonald. McDonald votes aye. Perez Vega. Go ahead. Pérez Vega votes yes.
  • Pis Vega votes yes. Vega. Go ahead. Pis Vega votes yes.
  • </c> Paris Vega votes I. Paris Vega votes I.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/12/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • vote.
  • vote.
  • vote.
  • vote.
  • That there be a roll call vote and that the votes be recorded in the journal.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Mills, explain my vote. Yes, Mr. Chairman. I'm going to vote yes.
  • So I vote yes. Senator Richardson, explain my vote.
  • So I vote yes. Senator Richardson, explain my vote.
  • So I vote yes. Senator Richardson, explain my vote.
  • So I vote yes. Senator Richardson, explain my vote.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 132, which would create conscience protections for health care professionals who object to participating in certain procedures or services on religious, moral, or ethical grounds. Senator Donald Douglas and several supporters argued the bill is a recruitment and retention tool for Kentucky’s health care workforce, emphasizing provider shortages, maldistribution, and the need to protect individual conscience rights. Supporters said the bill would not apply to emergency care, would not permit denial of care based on a patient’s identity, and would mainly protect professionals from being forced to perform procedures they believe are unethical. They also cited similar laws in six other states and said the bill would have a cause of action to give it enforcement teeth. Supportive testimony came from an emergency physician, a registered nurse, and others who described personal experiences or examples involving objections to abortion-related care, opioid prescribing, and pressure to participate in procedures that conflicted with conscience. They said conscience protections would help attract providers, preserve ethical integrity, and allow clinicians to make professional judgments without corporate or institutional coercion. In questioning, senators asked about practical examples, the scope of the bill, whether it would cover hypothetical cases involving patients of particular religions or identities, and which states have similar laws. The sponsor and supporters repeatedly said the bill is about procedures, not patients, and that it should not be read to allow discrimination against individuals. Opponents, including pediatricians and a registered nurse/minister, warned that the bill is overly broad and could allow refusals of care by not only physicians but also pharmacists, clerks, and ambulance drivers. They argued it could delay treatment, increase discrimination, and worsen access problems in rural areas, especially for contraception, Plan B, blood transfusions, and other services. Critics said existing professional ethics already require patient care and that the bill could undermine evidence-based medicine and worsen Kentucky’s provider shortage. The committee took testimony and questions; no final vote or disposition was announced in the portion provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 5/13/26

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Will there be a vote? It sounds like you plan to have a vote.
  • Won't delay the vote.
  • </c><00:24:38.159><c> on</c> and to allow you the chance to vote on and to allow you the chance to vote
  • </c> identification to vote. identification to vote.
  • </c> assume we'll go to the vote. Thank you. assume we'll go to the vote. Thank you.
Keywords: 1183, house
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 22nd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I need to change my vote. I was looking for these amendments. Sure. Dixon vote change?
  • Is there a vote on number one? There was.
  • Not voting? Stephanie? Aye. Zbur? Not voting? Stephanie? Aye. Zbur?
  • Is there a vote change? AB 1466? Oh, yes. Yes. Dixon vote change on AB 1466, not voting to no.
  • Not voting to no? Not voting to no. Thank you.
Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 1521, the Judiciary Committee’s civil law omnibus measure. The bill makes a number of minor, mostly clarifying changes, including repealing obsolete Government Code provisions, allowing juvenile courts to hear petitions to establish records of birth, death, or marriage, requiring notice of probate petitions to the Department of Child Support Services, and correcting typos in existing law. It had no opposition and was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, though it was later placed on call pending additional votes. Members then heard AB 57, which would reserve at least 10% of California’s Home Purchase Assistance Program funds for descendants of formerly enslaved people. The author and supporters framed it as a reparative, race-neutral-by-lineage effort to address historic housing discrimination and the racial wealth gap, while opponents argued it was an unconstitutional racial proxy and should instead be based on individual injury. The bill drew strong support and opposition testimony, was amended, and was approved on a do-pass as amended vote to Appropriations, then placed on call. AB 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, was heard next. The bill would expand and standardize caregiving and guardianship tools for families facing immigration-related separation, including broader use of caregiver authorization affidavits, recognition of non-relative extended family caregivers, and a new short-term guardianship process that preserves parental rights. Supporters said it would reduce trauma and help children remain with trusted caregivers; there was no opposition testimony. The committee approved it on a do-pass to Human Services vote and placed it on call. The committee also heard AB 392, which would address non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit media by requiring uploader consent certifications, faster takedown procedures, and civil remedies against uploaders and hosting sites. A survivor testified in support, and members discussed implementation details and possible amendments; the bill was moved on a do-pass as amended basis to Appropriations and placed on call. AB 692, which would prohibit employer “stay-or-pay” debt agreements that require workers to repay training or other costs if they leave or are terminated, also advanced despite opposition from business and industry groups concerned about impacts on signing bonuses and voluntary training programs. It was sent to Appropriations on a do-pass as amended vote and placed on call, along with AB 1234, a wage-claim enforcement bill aimed at reducing Labor Commissioner delays and adding consequences for employers who fail to participate in the process. The committee also heard AB 394, which expands protections for transit workers and allows transit agencies to seek restraining orders against violent riders; it received broad support, some concern about system-wide bans, and was discussed with amendments that preserved judicial discretion.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PSM-CPN, CPN-HOU, AEN-TCA-CPN, EDU-CPN Public Hearings 03-18-2025

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair votes aye. Vice Chair also votes aye. Senator Melie votes yes. Senator Richards is excused.
  • Chair votes.
  • If not, for the vote. Chair votes I.
  • Chair votes I. Vice Chair votes I. Senator Hasimoto is excused. Senator Kuha votes I.
  • Chair, I'll be vice chair for the vote. Chair votes I. Vice Chair, for the vote. Chair votes I.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint Senate committee hearing considered HB 472 HD1 on digital identification and HB 1097 HD1 on public housing evictions, followed by HB 1325 HD3 on housing redevelopment and tenant relocation rights. HB 472 would require digital IDs to be accepted under certain conditions and allow law enforcement to use them as proof of identity; the committee heard limited testimony, then adopted a recommendation to pass with amendments, including changing “shall” to “may” and adding effective and defective dates. HB 1097 would shorten the storage period for unclaimed personal effects after a public housing eviction; the Hawaii Public Housing Authority supported the bill, while some members raised concerns about the impact on displaced families. The committee moved the bill forward with discussion of the agency’s eviction process, waitlist size, and the need to free units sooner for other applicants. HB 1325 HD3 drew extensive testimony and discussion. The bill would require developers of certain HHFDC affordable housing projects to provide displaced tenants with a right of first refusal for a comparable unit or relocation assistance, along with information, tracking, and enforcement provisions. HHFDC supported the measure but suggested amendments to require both relocation assistance and a right of first refusal, without requiring the same rent as the prior unit. Legal aid, housing advocates, community organizations, and many tenants testified in strong support, emphasizing displacement during public housing redevelopment, inadequate communication, accessibility problems, and the need for enforceable rights to return. Several tenants described confusing notices, unsuitable replacement units, and hardship for elders, disabled residents, and children. The discussion also highlighted concerns about developer compliance and the need for state-level enforcement. No final vote on HB 1325 was shown in the transcript excerpt, but the hearing included substantial questioning of the housing authority and testimony from affected residents. The committee also discussed the broader redevelopment context, including large-scale public housing demolition and replacement plans, and the potential consequences for families if relocation and return rights are not clearly enforced.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 20th, 2026

Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, the vote is 4 to 0.
  • All right, the vote is 4 to 0. We'll place that bill on call. All right, the vote is 4 to 0.
  • Not voting. The vote is four to one on call. All right, the vote is four to one.
  • The current vote is six to one. Senator Sayarto: no. Umberg: aye. Vote seven to two.
  • Current vote is four to zero.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • remaining electronic votes will be conducted as five-minute votes.
  • Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15-minute vote.
  • MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A 15-MINUTE VOTE.
  • Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a five-minute vote.
  • Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a five-minute vote.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health Committee Apr 15th, 2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Vote.
  • The current vote is 5-0, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting aye.
  • The current vote is 3-0, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting aye.
  • The current vote is 3-0, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting aye.
  • Current vote is 3 to 1, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting no.
Committee: Senate Health
Summary: The committee first took up SB 1377, a bill on medical exemptions for school immunizations. The author and supporters said the measure was a narrow reform to restore physician discretion and reduce what they described as chilling effects from audits and license discipline; opponents from pediatric, medical, public health, and school groups argued the current system already works, protects against fraudulent exemptions, and should not be weakened. Committee members debated the data, the number of exemptions reviewed or revoked, and the effect of the proposed amendments. The bill was amended in committee, but because there was no quorum it was not formally voted on at that time. The committee then heard SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, which would create a statewide inspection and compliance framework for large private detention facilities. The author and supporters described severe conditions in immigration detention, including denial of medication, unsafe food and water, and lack of oversight, and the bill was presented as a response to those abuses. The California Hospital Association raised concerns about duplicative regulation and overlapping standards, but said it was continuing to work on a solution. The committee discussed constitutional and jurisdictional issues, and the bill was moved on a do-pass motion to the Committee on Judiciary with a 5-0 vote placed on call. Next, SB 1089 was heard, proposing expanded access through CalPERS and CalRX to GLP-1 medications for chronic weight disease and diabetes prevention. The author and supporters from the American Diabetes Association and medical groups argued the drugs are effective tools to prevent type 2 diabetes, reduce long-term costs, and improve health equity, while the author also shared personal experience with weight loss and medication access barriers. There was no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a do-pass motion to the Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement with a 5-0 vote placed on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 1221, dealing with Murphy conservatorships for people found not guilty by reason of insanity or otherwise under criminal-mental health conservatorship. Supporters, including prosecutors and psychiatrists, said the bill addresses a gap created by a court decision and would improve public safety and placement decisions for a small population of high-risk individuals. Opponents from county behavioral health and disability rights groups warned it would turn a civil process into a quasi-criminal one, expand district attorney involvement, and disrupt bed prioritization and least-restrictive-placement principles. The discussion centered on the scope of the bill and its amendments, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Feb 4, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Vice Chair, for the vote. Members, voting on House Bill 979.
  • Vice Chair, for the vote. Members, voting on House Bill 1277.
  • Vice Chair, for the vote. Members, voting on House Bill 1048.
  • </c> comments9 Vice chair for the vote comments9 Vice chair for the vote members<01:33:15.760><c> voting
  • </c><01:34:32.480><c> Bill</c><01:34:32.800><c> 1053</c> vote members voting on House Bill 1053 vote
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to consumer protection, liquor regulation, construction procurement, and state contracting. On House Bill 565, DCCA and the Office of Consumer Protection stood on written testimony, and a committee member raised a question about whether creators of remains would have to hold them indefinitely if family members did not respond; the member indicated language would be fixed to address that issue. No vote was taken. House Bill 208, dealing with liquor law changes, drew strong support from Scarlet Honolulu and Maui Brewing Company, who said the measure would modernize liquor rules and add guardrails, while the Wine Institute and Anheuser-Busch opposed it as a special tax break or unnecessary expansion of liquor-related authority. Members questioned whether anonymous complaints should be allowed and whether the bill could lead to retaliation; the supporter said complaints should not be anonymous and suggested the Liquor Commission had been accused of writing complaints to target licenses. No action was taken. House Bill 939, concerning taxation of low-ABV spirits-based beverages, received support from Maui Brewing Company and Johnson Brothers, who said it would align tax treatment with existing categories and reduce confusion, while the Wine Institute and Anheuser-Busch opposed it as a narrow tax break that could reduce revenue and should instead be considered in a broader alcohol tax review. House Bill 808, on construction defect insurance or related protections for state projects, drew comments from DAGS, the State Procurement Office, and the Subcontractors Association, with the latter warning it would make state contracting harder and shrink the contractor base; the chair questioned what recourse the state has when defects appear after a project is completed. House Bill 809, addressing procurement and subcontractor-listing corrections, drew opposition from SPO, DAGS, and the Subcontractors Association, while the General Contractors Association supported it; members debated whether a 24-hour correction window would create abuse or simply allow minor ministerial fixes, and the bill’s sponsor said the goal was to reduce bid protests and procurement discretion. No votes or final committee actions were recorded in the excerpt.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • If there's no discussion, Chair votes aye. Thank you. Vice Chair also votes aye.
  • Vice chair also votes I. &gt;&gt; Thank you. Vice chair also votes I.
  • </c> chair votes I. chair votes I. &gt;&gt; Thank<01:27:10.159><c> you.
  • Chair votes aye. Any voting with reservations? Objections?
  • Any voting with uh reservations or Any voting with uh reservations or objections?
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2294, which would require condominium associations, boards, and managing agents to comply with declarations, bylaws, county ordinances, and state and federal laws, including mortgage lending requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill as redundant, arguing existing law already requires compliance and provides penalties. Supporters, including condominium owners and board members, said the measure would clarify that associations are not “self-governing” in a way that exempts them from outside laws, and cited examples where local officials or police told residents to take issues back to their boards. Several supporters said the bill would reinforce board responsibility for permits, safety, and legal compliance. The committee noted 27 pieces of testimony, with 10 in support and 17 in opposition, and then moved on without taking a vote on the measure in the transcript provided. The committee also took up SB 2298, which would require common interest community proxy forms to include additional language explaining proxy selection options. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying the proposed language was inaccurate and would not improve consumer clarity unless significantly revised. Supporters argued that proxy forms are confusing and that clearer instructions would help homeowners understand how their votes are being used. Opponents said the added language would make the forms longer and more confusing, and suggested a separate instruction sheet or other educational material instead. Testimony also raised broader concerns about proxy voting being misused in some associations, with one witness urging that proxy voting be eliminated altogether. The committee reported 29 written testimonies, including seven in support, 19 in opposition, and three with comments, and again did not record a final vote in the excerpt. For SB 2300, which would shorten condominium reserve cash-flow projections from 30 years to 25 years, the Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would not make housing more affordable, would reduce transparency, and would increase the annual burden by giving associations less time to save for long-life components. The group suggested that if affordability is the goal, lawmakers should consider allowing future loans or special assessments with guardrails. Supporters of the bill said the shorter projection period would better reflect practical budgeting and help associations plan more realistically, though some supporters also warned against relying too heavily on loans and emphasized accountability and fiduciary responsibility. Other testimony stressed that the impact of changing the projection period would vary by association and that many owners are already struggling with rising fees. The discussion remained focused on testimony and policy concerns, with no final action on SB 2300 shown in the transcript.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Tourism Apr 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any members wishing to change their vote? Declare the vote.
  • Seeing no debate, staff, please open for a vote. Any member wishing to vote or change their vote?
  • Closed the vote. Declare the vote.
  • Seeing no debate, staff, please open the vote. Any member wishing to vote or change their vote.
  • Staff, close the vote, declare the Vote.
Bills: SB1327 , SB2065 , SB2155 , SB2159
Committee: House Tourism
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Is anyone who wants to change your vote? Seeing none, please give us the vote. 10-0-0-0?
  • Is anyone want to change your vote to vote? Seeing none, please close the rolls.
  • Does anybody want to change your vote? Seeing none, please close the rolls.
  • Does anybody want to change your vote?
  • Does anyone like to vote or change your vote?
Summary: The committee met briefly with a quorum present and considered four bills. SB 843, presented as a constituent request from northwest Oklahoma, would raise from 400 to 500 the average daily membership threshold for school districts exempt from a law restricting school board service by relatives of board members or school employees; it received a 10-0 do pass recommendation. SB 1410 would place the long-running “Ag in the Classroom” program into statute to preserve it going forward; members asked why statutory placement was needed, and the bill passed 11-0. SB 1317, with a proposed committee substitute adopted as the working draft, would allow experienced teachers to carry career teacher status to a new district if the receiving district approves, clarifying that the status is for evaluation purposes only and not tenure or contract decisions; it passed 11-0. SB 1338 would make the literacy teams program permanent rather than a pilot, and members confirmed it did not add coaches but removed the pilot status; it passed 10-1. All four bills were reported out as do pass recommendations.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Health Committee Apr 22nd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Respectfully, I ask for an aye vote. Thank you.
  • I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you.
  • So I strongly urge an aye vote from this committee.
  • With that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
  • Bonta: mayor culpa, vote change from aye to not voting. Thank you. Chen: aye to not voting.
Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 22 and took up a special order of bills focused largely on prior authorization and utilization management in health care. The chair framed the discussion as part of a broader legislative effort to reduce delays and barriers to care, especially in behavioral health, chronic disease management, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. AB 384 by Assembly Member Connolly would prohibit prior authorization for inpatient mental health or substance use emergency admissions and related physician care; supporters said it would prevent dangerous delays in crisis care, while insurers and health plans warned about fraud, abuse, and ambiguity around residential treatment facilities. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and passed the committee on a party-line style vote, with Republicans largely absent or not voting. The committee then heard AB 510 by Assembly Member Addis, which would require health plans, upon request, to provide a peer reviewer of the same or similar specialty when a treating provider appeals a prior authorization denial or modification. Supporters argued that specialty-matched review would make appeals fairer and more clinically informed; opponents said the requirement was too rigid and that timelines and electronic submission rules needed changes. After discussion about the need for timely, specialty-specific review, the bill was approved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. AB 539 by Assembly Member Schiavo would extend prior authorization approvals to one year or the duration of the physician’s prescribed treatment for chronic conditions; supporters cited repeated denials and treatment interruptions, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, fraud, and the need for shorter validity periods. The bill was also passed as amended and placed on call. The committee next considered AB 669 by Assembly Member Haney, which would bar concurrent and retrospective review for the first 28 days of medically necessary substance use disorder treatment and limit prior authorization for related outpatient medications. The bill was presented with a powerful personal story from Ryan Matlock’s mother about her son’s death after an insurer cut off treatment early; supporters said the measure would keep patients in care long enough to stabilize, while opponents argued it would reduce oversight and could allow lower-quality or non-evidence-based care. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. Finally, AB 512 by Assembly Member Harabedian would shorten prior authorization response times to 24 hours for urgent requests and 48 hours for non-urgent requests; supporters said delays can worsen outcomes, while opponents warned the timelines were unrealistic and could increase administrative burdens and safety issues. The bill was approved as amended and placed on call. AB 574 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez was then heard; it would allow up to 12 medically necessary physical therapy sessions for a new episode of care without prior authorization, with supporters emphasizing stroke and neurological recovery and opponents warning of reduced oversight and unnecessary care. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 574, before final action is shown.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-26 - 6:35PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> unfavorable on a vote of 9 to 0. unfavorable on a vote of 9 to 0.
  • Members, please listen to the results of your vote. Those voting yes, 129. Those voting no, three.
  • Members, please listen to the results of your vote. Those voting yes, 115. Those voting no, nine.
  • </c> my vote? You may. my vote? You may.
  • </c> your vote. Those voting yes, 115. your vote. Those voting yes, 115.
Keywords: 926, house, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Common Education Feb 11th, 2026

Common Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • open the roll for voting, please?
  • Is anybody want to change a vote? I see none. Declare the vote. Announce a vote: 10 aye, 0 nay.
  • Is anyone wanting to change your vote? Seeing none, close the rolls. Announce the vote, please.
  • Is anybody wanting to change the vote? Seeing none, please close the rolls and announce the vote.
  • Does anybody care to change a vote? Seeing none, please close the rolls and announce the vote.
Bills: HB4274 , HB3076 , HB4358 , HB3312 , HB3288 , HB3885
Summary: The committee first took up HB 4274, with a PCS accepted without objection. The bill concerns military students and military school choice, restoring language from the Open Enrollment Act, removing a six-month residency requirement for military families, and addressing early enrollment administration. After brief discussion, the committee voted 10-0 to report the bill out as due pass. HB 3076, authored by Rep. Lepak, would create a new alternative certification pathway for teachers to help address the teacher shortage by allowing third-party certifiers outside the traditional higher-education route. Members asked about accreditation, existing pilot language, and how this differs from emergency or adjunct certification. The author said the bill is intended as an additional route for career changers, with examples from other states and a model that includes follow-up support after hiring. The committee also discussed adding mentor-teacher language, and the bill passed 10-2 as due pass. The committee then considered HB 4358, which would limit screen time for K-5 students to one hour per day, with the author noting possible changes for class-based use, testing, and virtual schools. HB 3312, with a PCS, would require schools to offer firearm safety education in grades K-12, while allowing parents to opt their students out; it passed 9-2. HB 3288, also with a PCS, would increase physical activity for school-age children and prohibit withholding recess or physical education from pre-K through 5th grade as punishment; it passed 11-0. Finally, HB 3885, with a PCS, would impose mandatory disciplinary actions for third- through fifth-grade students who assault or attempt to assault teachers or school employees. The author said the bill is aimed at improving teacher safety and retention, while still allowing in-school suspension and case-by-case superintendent discretion. Members discussed whether schools already have such authority and whether suspension is always the best response. The bill passed 8-3 as due pass. HB 4277 and HB 4173 were laid over.