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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill would provide parity because classified school employees should not be denied due process rights
- The bill would provide parity because classified school employees should not be denied due process rights
- amount of time that can be taken to complete this investigation, and frankly this does not create parity
- So there again, we do not see how this bill creates parity.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement heard several bills, beginning with SB 1166 by Senator Arreguín, which would allow AC Transit and its employees to use the Public Employment Relations Board to resolve unfair labor practice charges instead of the courts. The author and union supporters said PERB would provide a faster, fairer, and more specialized process, while no opposition testified. The committee members expressed support, and SB 1166 was approved on a due pass motion and re-referred to Appropriations.
The committee also took up consent items SB 1024, SB 1207, and SB 1444, which were moved on consent and placed on hold for absent members. Later, SB 1083 by Senator Perez was heard; it would refine last year’s school misconduct database law by adding an administrative law judge review process for classified employees, requiring stronger employer notification and record-sharing procedures, and extending vetting requirements to certain contracted workers. Supporters, including classified employees and labor groups, argued the bill adds due process and fairness while preserving student safety. Opponents, including school administrators, school districts, and liability organizations, argued it could create gaps in misconduct records, increase liability, and weaken protections for students.
After discussion, the author said he was continuing to work with opponents on amendments and emphasized the bill’s goal of balancing due process with child safety, referencing his own experience with grooming as a student. SB 1083 was passed on a due pass motion and re-referred to the Committee on Education. The chair then announced that all bills had passed and adjourned the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill would provide parity because classified school employees should not be denied due process rights
- The bill would provide parity because classified school employees should not be denied due process rights
- amount of time that can be taken to complete this investigation, and frankly, this does not create parity
- So there again, we do not see how this bill creates parity.
Committee:
House Public Employment and Retirement
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Aug 20th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 2011 protects existing federal mental health parity standards, an issue near to my heart as the author
- In 2020, we passed that law to strengthen California's Mental Health Parity Act, and it is leading to
- principal co-author on behalf of Assembly Member Hart, AB 2011 protects existing federal mental health parity
- In 2020, we passed that law to strengthen California's Mental Health Parity Act, and it is leading to
- AB 2011 enshrines these protections in California law so state regulators can continue to enforce parity
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Service (3-25-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- Obviously, I'm an aye, but I think this goes a long way towards payment parity for physicians in underserved
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- Obviously, I'm an aye, but I think this goes a long way towards payment parity for physicians in underserved
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up a series of health-related measures. House Bill 178, on the psychiatric collaborative care model, was presented by Rep. Kim Mosher and psychiatrist Arthur Oliva. They said the bill would let primary care providers address mental health needs more quickly with psychiatrist consultation, reduce long wait times, and save money. Members voiced support, and the bill passed 7-0 with favorable expression and consent.
House Bill 387, presented by Speaker Pro Tem David Meade, would keep veterinarians excluded from KASPER reporting requirements and instead add two veterinarians to the Controlled Substance Council. Meade argued that veterinary prescribing is difficult to track by animal, that prior efforts created complications, and that rural Kentucky needs the flexibility. A senator asked about possible diversion of veterinary opioids to humans; Meade said there was no substantial evidence of widespread abuse. The bill passed 9-0 with favorable expression and consent.
House Bill 676, by Rep. Rebecca Raymer, was amended from creating a health data utility to directing LRC to study best practices for one during the interim, with a report due December 1, 2026. Members said the state needs a coordinated way to use health data. The amended bill passed 9-0 with favorable expression and consent. House Bill 689, presented by Rep. Amy Neighbors and Dr. Heidi Marley, would authorize a Medicaid state-directed payment program for qualifying hospital-affiliated physician and non-physician services, pending federal approval, with supporters saying it would improve access in underserved areas, support provider retention, and bring in about $29 million annually in federal funds without using state dollars. It also passed 9-0 with favorable expression and consent.
Finally, House Joint Resolution 24, presented by Rep. Kim Fleming, would direct the administration to withdraw a previously required community engagement waiver request because it is no longer needed. The resolution passed 9-0 with favorable expression and consent. The chair noted the next meeting might be April 1, though no bills were currently scheduled, and the committee adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Workforce instability: lower rates limit independent RHCs' ability to offer competitive salaries and
- And the salary I accepted for my position in 2005 is now about three and a half times what I'm paying
- It is extremely difficult for us to replace our retiring physicians because the salaries and the expenses
- that discussion and hopefully craft a solution where these clinics get reimbursed more, at least on parity
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Summary:
The committee met on April 1 and considered several health-related bills and one resolution. HB 933, by Rep. Charles Owen, would create commemorative birth certificates and adjust vital records fees; after adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported the bill favorably. HB 288, by Rep. Boyer, would require the term “miscarriage” to appear alongside “spontaneous abortion” in medical documentation and billing; after an amendment changed the bill from mandatory “shall” language to permissive “may,” the committee heard emotional testimony both in support and opposition and then reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 420, by Rep. Berault, would require criminal background checks and registry review for all DCFS employees, not just those with direct contact with children; it was reported favorably. The committee also voluntarily deferred HB 927 and HB 962.
The committee then heard HB 971, by Rep. Stagney, which seeks to equalize Medicaid reimbursement rates for independent rural health clinics and hospital-owned provider-based clinics. Supporters, including clinic owners and practitioners, testified that independent clinics provide the same services under the same rules but receive far lower reimbursement, making it difficult to retain staff and avoid sale to hospital systems. The author said the bill is intended to prompt discussion and eventual parity without harming hospitals, and the committee reported the bill favorably. HB 815, by Rep. Carver, would allow federally insured financial institutions to receive death certificate information from vital records to reduce losses and help reconcile account issues after a death; credit union representatives supported the measure, and it was reported favorably.
The committee also adopted HR 74, by Rep. Sterling, which urges the Department of Education and local school authorities to report on how schools accommodate students with seizure disorders. Sterling described personal experience with epilepsy and said the resolution is meant to gather data on implementation of existing seizure action plan law and identify gaps in access to rescue medication and training. Finally, the committee took up HB 915, by Rep. Dickerson, which would place Medicaid prior authorization and utilization management timelines into statute. After technical and substantive amendments, including changing some deadlines from five business days to seven calendar days, the bill drew support from providers and health groups concerned about delays in care, and the committee reported it favorably as amended. The committee also began consideration of HB 944, by Rep. Hilferty, creating a women’s consortium within LDH focused on menopause and related women’s health issues; technical amendments were adopted and testimony emphasized coordination of existing research and resources, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Four - Tuesday, March 31 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- tax withholdings, and they can apply for those in return and hopefully give their employees more salary
- for the first child, My wife was duly employed and so was I, but we couldn't afford to live on one salary
- But she was faced with either staying at home or paying most of her salary in child care.
- “All this does is bring the state into parity with the Internal Revenue Service.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Jul 1st, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- In this case, by not allowing the urban facilities to be included, it will create a little more parity
- Presbyterian, we're talking about those doctors are on a salary, right? It depends.
- I certainly believe everybody should get a great salary, the best salary, the best equipment, the best
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, dictates the salary ranges.
- compared to Schedule B and C with the salary.
- We have competitive salaries across the board.
- Salary schedules. OK, state salary, but all states employ law enforcement people or an owner.
- TDCJ and OIG and TABC, whose agencies were involved. actively in providing parity.
Committee:
Senate Finance
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- It will also bring parity between both housed and unhoused or housing insecure communities.
- AB 378 is a simple parity plan.
- Employment, such as high-demand occupations disaggregated by skill level, industry, and salary information
Committee:
House Education
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 37 Apr 16th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- records for public safety personnel in the city of Quincy, House No. 4890, and the House bill creating parity
- And an act creating parity among Massachusetts beaches, House No. 5140.
- examination records for public safety personnel in the city of Quincy, House No. 4890, and an act creating parity
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Transcript Highlights:
- The interest will be paid out to non-Basic Aid districts for the purpose of achieving parity with Basic
- : choosing between bargaining for a teacher professional development day, and giving a 1% off-the-salary-scale
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 3177 removes the court reporters that work at the Corporation Commission from the reporter's salary
- So this is just going to allow some parity as well as some flexibility with Corporation for those four
Bills:
HB2894 , HB3418 , HB3415 , HB3413 , HB3414 , HB3416 , HB3417 , HB3419 , HB3420 , HB1739 , HB1752 , HB1979 , HB2941 , HB2992 , HB3075 , HB3086 , HB3177 , HB3269 , HB3278 , HB3279 , HB3497 , HB3644 , HB4432 , HB3720 , HB3849 , HB3882 , HB3919 , HB3941 , HB4118 , HB4141 , HB4268 , HB4342 , HB4428 , HB4429 , HB4434
Keywords:
HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- And so this adds parity in that regard. And there are no other amendments to House Bill 2207.
- However, that limit should be adjusted as inflation and salaries and prices go up.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Business
Keywords:
kratom, consumer protection, regulation, health safety, substance control, infrastructure, protection, safety, security, state regulations, public health, tobacco regulation, smoking cessation, vapor products, health policy, youth prevention, pet insurance, insurance regulation, animal welfare, claims processes
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So this adds parity in that regard. And there are no other amendments to House Bill 2207.
- However, that limit should be adjusted as inflation and salaries and prices go up.
Summary:
The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2291, the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, and then moved into executive session on several bills. Staff explained that HB 2291 would license kratom retailers and processors, set age 21 purchase limits, require labeling, child-resistant packaging, independent testing, an LCB-approved product directory, and an 11% excise tax, while banning certain synthetic or adulterated kratom products and restricting online/mail sales and public consumption. The prime sponsor said the bill was intended to regulate natural kratom while banning the synthetic or chemically altered forms, and several witnesses supported stronger youth protections and product standards. Others opposed the bill’s licensing fee, statewide preemption of local bans, or the regulatory approach, while some testified that natural kratom helps with pain or recovery. The hearing on HB 2291 was then closed without action.
In executive session, the committee took action on multiple bills. HB 2439, dealing with cigarette, vapor product, and tobacco product policy, was amended and reported out with a do pass recommendation; the adopted amendments limited Consumer Protection Act enforcement to the Attorney General, adjusted coupon language, and restored state preemption over local retail regulation. HB 1078 on pet insurance, HB 1701 on shared liquor-license premises, HB 2207 on bonded beer warehousing, and HB 2501 on real estate oil-tank disclosure were all reported out with do pass recommendations, with HB 1701’s substitute removing a Public Records Act exemption and HB 2207’s substitute aligning beer warehousing more closely with spirits warehouse rules. HB 2361, which raises the maximum small loan amount, was amended to make inflation adjustments biennial and to change publication requirements, then passed out of committee.
The committee also approved HB 1932, which would authorize cannabis consumption events in regulated environments. The substitute bill would create a cannabis consumption event organizer license, allow limited adult-use events subject to local approval, and establish permit and budtender training requirements; members discussed the bill as a way to provide lawful consumption spaces while others objected to expanding cannabis access. In the final votes, HB 2439 passed 12-3, HB 1078 passed unanimously, HB 1701 passed 14-1, HB 2207 passed 14-1, HB 2501 passed unanimously, HB 2361 passed 13-2, and HB 1932 passed 11-4, all with do pass recommendations.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 41 (3-6-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the committee substitute of this bill creates parity for victims of felony assaults, sexual offenses
- It also sets a salary with DPA. Um, with that, Mr.
- It</c><00:33:45.520><c> also</c><00:33:46.160><c> sets</c><00:33:46.520><c> a</c><00:33:46.600><c> salary
- It also sets a salary possibility. It also sets a salary with<00:33:49.040><c> DPA.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- Pain parity empowers patients. ...there is another medically necessary and better alternative.
- Just how many states have done the parity for this? Do you know?
- So in Washington, one must continue to fully enforce the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
- When parity isn't enforced, people fall through the cracks and we all pay the cost later.
- By requiring equal coverage for opioid and non-opioid therapies, pain parity ensures patients are not
Bills:
SB5845 , SB5916 , SB6102 , SB6071 , SB6103 , SB6159 , SB5877 , SB5967 , SB5904 , SB5915 , SB6025
Committee:
Senate Health & Long-Term Care
Keywords:
health insurance, health carrier, insurance carrier, prompt pay, timely payment, claims processing, clean claim, remittance advice, provider reimbursement, hospital billing, medical billing, prior authorization, claims denial, interest on late claims, administrative penalty, Washington insurance commissioner, RCW 48, public employees benefits board, school employees benefits board, Medicaid managed care
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Student Veterans Mar 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Finally, achieve guard and reserve parity. Ensure that VA is welcoming to all.
- Parity Act, also which you highlighted, National Commander. I appreciate strong support of the VFW.
- So, we just want parity that every day in uniform where a service member is receiving pay counts toward
- A full national average MHA for online learners would move us toward true parity.
- Guard GI Bill Parity Act.
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
veteran services, Secretary Collins, healthcare provisions, contract cancellations, transparency, accountability, committee meeting, legislation
Summary:
During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The closest we've been to achieving gender parity. Look out guys. Look out.
- So when you think of it that way, gender parity is just common sense.
- And so I'm proud and inspired by the work of the Women's Caucus to create parity in our legislature.
- Parity is not about numbers it's about progress that transforms. policies, communities, and lives.
- That we are one step closer to parity and that's because a few good women and a few good men tapped a
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jun 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- If we're being honest, your concerns would only arise if there was parity between what incarcerated hand
- And I think that's also a worthy discussion, but this bill doesn't strike that parity.
- And I think that's also a worthy discussion, but this bill doesn't strike that parity.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on June 3, 2025, and considered one bill, AB 247. The author said the bill would require incarcerated hand crew members actively fighting wildfires to be paid at least the federal minimum wage, and explained that recent amendments were added to clarify inclusion of the Pine Grove Conservation Camp and to update co-authorship. There was no organized opposition or support testimony, but committee members discussed the bill’s cost, how any annual pay adjustment would be determined, and whether higher pay could reduce opportunities in the program. The author and supporters argued the current pay is extremely low and that the bill would provide fairer compensation without creating parity with Cal Fire wages.
Several members expressed conceptual support while raising questions about the amendment language and the impact on the state budget and inmate firefighting opportunities. The chair noted the bill had been brought back because post-approval amendments added costs and needed further analysis. The committee then took a roll call vote and passed AB 247 on a 9-0 due pass recommendation, with several members not voting. The committee adjourned after the vote.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/08/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I'm a little puzzled as to why we want to raise the salaries of part-timers. >> Sure.
- So, I'm a little puzzled as to why we want to raise the salaries of part-timers. >> Sure.
- So, I'm a little puzzled as to why we want to raise the salaries of part-timers. >> Sure.
- So, I'm a little puzzled as to why we want to raise the salaries of part-timers. >> Sure.
- So, I'm a little puzzled as to why we want to raise the salaries of part-timers. >> Sure.