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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/09/2026 - Senate Finance

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, as it's... ...fisc, and the second is it prevents special-interest enrichment.
  • It prevents cities from waiving taxes that cost them little or nothing but impose real costs on other
  • Over the past decade, the City of Mesa has seen meaningful and measurable economic investment in our
  • And this bill does not prevent reassessment.
  • It prevents reassessment when nothing is actually changed.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN-HHS Public Hearing 03-20-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • We apologize testimony for each measure.
  • /c><00:04:25.400><c> for</c><00:04:25.520><c> the</c> hearing this measure and for the hearing this measure
  • </c> measure. Mahalo. Thank you very much. measure. Mahalo. Thank you very much.
  • </c> support this measure. support this measure.
  • </c> and we will defer action on the measure and we will defer action on the measure to<01:04:58.200>
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1573, which would create state enforcement authority over unauthorized e-cigarette products and related tobacco enforcement. Supporters including SHPDA, the Department of Health, the Attorney General’s office, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others said the bill would help protect youth from unauthorized vaping products, give the state tools to enforce an FDA-authorized product list, and add penalties and inspection authority. A committee member asked whether enforcement staff were available and what penalties would apply; the response was that existing tobacco investigators would take on the work, and the bill includes civil penalties, seizure authority, and possible license revocation referrals. The measure drew both support and opposition testimony, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 1645, relating to liability for child welfare service providers. The Insurance Division said it was aware of the insurance-cost problem, had raised the issue with the NAIC, and was exploring a captive insurance option, while suggesting the legislature consider additional appropriations to DHS to cover higher contract costs. Supporters, including Parents and Children Together and Hawaii Insurance Council, argued the bill would help child welfare providers obtain insurance and continue critical services. Opponents, including the Hawaii Association for Justice, warned that removing joint and several liability could leave victims undercompensated and might not actually lower premiums. The insurance commissioner said other states have done tort reform in this area, but the committee was told it is not clear the bill would reduce insurance costs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1875, which would protect access to gender-affirming care in Hawaii and shield patients and providers from out-of-state legal actions. Support came from the Hawaii State Youth Commission, LGBTQ+ and public health groups, medical professionals, ACLU Hawaii, Planned Parenthood, and others, who said gender-affirming care is evidence-based, medically necessary, and important for patient privacy, provider stability, and continuity of care. Several witnesses asked for amendments to the bill’s definition language. Opposition testimony came from individuals and groups including Hawaii Christian Coalition, Leeward Republican Women’s Club, and others, who argued the bill could expose children to irreversible decisions and that more research is needed. The chair noted roughly 176 supporters and about 40 opponents testified. No final action or vote was reported in the excerpt.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Jan 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Education

KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • that<00:25:11.320><c> uh</c> that uh that uh those<00:25:12.840><c> things</c><00:25:13.400><c> prevented
  • </c><00:25:14.280><c> customer</c><00:25:15.080><c> from</c> those things prevented customer from those
  • things prevented customer from getting<00:25:15.680><c> other</c><00:25:16.000><c> things</c><00:25:
  • </c> protect Kentucky's consumers, prevent protect Kentucky's consumers, prevent fraud<01:04:41.960><
Summary: The committee met in a special-called session of the Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance and first took up three Department of Insurance regulations tied to House Bill 256, the Strengthen Kentucky Homes program: 806 KAR 22:00, 22:10, and 22:20. Commissioner Sharon Clark said the program would provide $5 million in grants to help homeowners strengthen roofs, with regulations covering eligibility and operations, contractors and evaluators, and reinspections in cases of suspected fraud. A committee substitute to 806 KAR 22:10 was explained as a technical correction to conform to the statutory preference for in-state contractors and evaluators. Representative Hampton moved and Representative Rudy seconded approval of the substitute, and it was adopted by voice vote; the amended regulations were then reviewed. Clark also said the grant money would be distributed statewide rather than targeted to storm-prone areas. The committee then heard an update from Commissioner Clark on mental health parity in response to questions from Representative Pollock. Clark said the department reviews insurer filings and conducts market conduct examinations, but does not have authority over provider reimbursement rates or to require providers to join insurer networks. She said complaints are investigated and, when needed, teams review claims and data on site to check compliance with parity requirements. No action was taken on that discussion. After approving the November 4 meeting minutes, the committee heard testimony on a proposed PIP reform package from Representative Josh Bray, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and State Farm. Supporters said the bill would apply the workers’ compensation fee schedule to most PIP medical claims, keep the $10,000 PIP limit in place while stretching benefits further, reduce balance billing, modernize benefit amounts, and address fraud and delayed billing. They noted hospitals would be exempt from the fee schedule, while hospital-based physical therapy would be included, and said the compromise reflected negotiations among stakeholders. Some members questioned whether exempting hospitals undercut the bill’s purpose and asked about possible rate effects; proponents said they had not done a rate analysis and that the bill could lead to more treatments within the existing PIP limit. No vote was taken on the PIP proposal during this meeting.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • These water conservation measures that were required by the district court order were contested by several
  • We already maintain extensive policies, staff training, and compliance systems to prevent improper waste
  • We already maintain extensive policies, staff training, and compliance systems to prevent improper waste
  • We already maintain extensive policies, staff training, and compliance systems to prevent improper waste
  • </c> a need that water conservation measures a need that water conservation measures are<00:59:22.400
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget REVISED: Agenda added Apr 6th, 2026

Appropriations and Budget

Summary: The committee took up several Senate bills and adopted multiple amendments, including a contested amendment process on Senate Bill 201. An objection was raised that an amendment had not been filed by the prior-day deadline under Rule 76C, but the chair ruled the objection not well taken, citing the chair’s authority to waive the timing requirement. The amendment to the amendment, offered by Speaker Hilbert, deleted Section 2 of the bill, removing statutory language that tied the teacher-pay measure to House Bill 3705 and the broader budget agreement. Members discussed that the underlying agreement still linked the measures politically, including a $25 million increase to the Parental Choice Tax Credit and a $2,000 increase to the minimum salary schedule for teachers. After clarification that the bill applied to certified personnel except for positions listed in the amendment, SB 201 passed the committee 29-0. The committee then approved Senate Bill 1290, which strengthens the 211 hotline system by clarifying oversight, improving coordination and service delivery, addressing access gaps, and supporting better funding and emergency responsiveness. Senate Bill 169 also passed after amendment; it increases longevity pay for state employees by 50% for designated years of service beginning in fiscal year 2027. Senate Bill 1377, which requires DHS to provide duffel bags to children in foster care as part of the budget, passed after members asked whether the bags would remain the child’s property and whether the bags would be standardized; the sponsor said the bags would belong to the child but did not know the procurement details. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1991, described as an OMES/Oklahoma cleanup bill that consolidates existing functionality and revenues under a common umbrella without changing the substantive sources or purposes of the funds. After a question confirming it was only a cleanup measure, the bill passed 29-0. Senate Bill 2060 was laid over until the next day, and the meeting adjourned.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Health Mar 23rd, 2026

Joint Committee on Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • program has the potential to spare individuals the long and frustrating journey to a diagnosis, preventing
  • As you can see from the thoughtful and measured response today, aesthetic medical providers are here
  • Children are already getting a blood draw between 8 and 12 years of age as part of routine preventive
  • It is a venture philanthropy fund investing in detection, prevention, and curative breakthroughs.
  • It also carries a measurable reduction in quality of life.
Bills: H5013, H5087, H5115, S2928
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Early Learning & Human Services Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Early Learning & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • These programs both prevent and tackle the challenge of youth homelessness, which we know is critical
  • By way of background, the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs, otherwise known
  • It expands the membership of the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Program's Advisory
  • It expands the membership of the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs Advisory
  • And from the Raised lens, prevention means stability.
Bills: SB5957, SB5977
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • We get the information out and we develop incentives to prevent wildfires to both sides. ...incentives
  • to prevent wildfires to both sides.
  • So we also ask that the legislature restore funding to DNR's wildland fire prevention and response, and
  • and find either through rulemaking or a legislative process or potentially proviso some way of preventing
  • ... ...some way of preventing this policy from being implemented.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance May 6th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • management tools being used, then they can't be used at a higher rate on the lower-cost drug, which would prevent
  • So payments are consistent, measurable, and tied to real data.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Jan 20th, 2026

Education Pre-K - 12

Transcript Highlights:
  • moves the bill's dental screening definition into the School Health Services Act, clarifies that preventive
  • The underlying bill is to authorize non-invasive dental screenings as part of preventive dental programs
  • SB 178 is about preventing that kind of outcome moving forward.
Summary: The Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered and reported favorably several bills. SB 1036 on school counselors was amended to clarify certification exemptions and passed, with support focused on addressing counselor shortages and student mental health needs. SB 1136 on dental screenings for K-12 students was converted by delete-all amendment to place the screening definition in the School Health Services Act and to require written parent notice and exemption procedures; it passed with support from PTA and other advocates. SB 920 on mathematics education passed after discussion of applied algebra courses tied to career pathways, while preserving Algebra I standards, end-of-course testing, graduation requirements, and university admission eligibility. SB 178 on athletics and public K-12 schools also passed after amendment adding a $15,000 annual cap on coach-provided personal support per team and discussion of guardrails to prevent recruiting abuses; members emphasized the role coaches play in supporting students. SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation passed with broad support for giving districts more flexibility on pay, cost-of-living adjustments, and advanced degree compensation. The committee also approved SPB 7022, a public records exemption bill extending protections for examination and assessment instruments to 2031 and clarifying coverage for district and school materials. SB 464 on observance of Veterans Day in K-12 schools passed after debate over whether schools should be closed or use the day for programs, with supporters arguing for statewide consistency and honoring veterans. Finally, SB 538 on physical education passed after a delete-all amendment establishing standardized extracurricular participation rules for public, private, virtual, and home education students, addressing coach compensation at the district level, and clarifying participation limits across schools. The committee recessed briefly for Senator Avila’s arrival, postponed SB 430, and adjourned after recording one additional favorable vote on SB 1036.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • prisons to make efforts to stop that from happening by jamming, hacking, or physical capture or other measure
  • Let's go ahead and get the amendments before us. physical capture or other measure to physical capture
  • or other measure to intercept<00:12:06.320><c> or</c><00:12:06.560><c> disable</c><00:12:06.959><c>
  • </c><00:29:41.200><c> them</c><00:29:41.440><c> from</c> roadblocks up to prevent them from roadblocks
  • up to prevent them from getting<00:29:42.080><c> driver's</c><00:29:42.559><c> license.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Early Learning & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • the legislature and the governor that reviews DCYF's progress toward meeting stated performance measures
  • The report must assess DCYF's progress toward meeting priority performance measures that are selected
  • Last session, budget constraints prevented progress, but we did not step away.
Bills: HB2455, HB2468, HB2529
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-19-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm glad that the bridge was open and there was no flooding to prevent them from attending.
  • I'm glad that the bridge was open and there was no flooding to prevent them from attending.
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