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VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Father, we thank you for the men and women, the state legislators here who have devoted 60 full days
- They coordinated a multi-state rescue operation.
- She walked the halls of Norfolk State, a place where her dreams were nurtured.
- House Bill 77 authorizes local and state police to enforce federal traffic laws. Mr.
- Washington Parkway.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 06/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . state. state.
- </c> access, state parks, veterans homes. access, state parks, veterans homes.
- There's also asset preservation from the University of Minnesota to M State, more than $7 million to
- There's also asset preservation from the University of Minnesota to M State, more than $7 million to
- There's also asset preservation from the University of Minnesota to M State, more than $7 million to
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/23/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- YOU BRING SO MUCH TO OUR GREAT STATE.
- They defeated the defending state champions in three straight sets to capture the first state title in
- Twenty-one states and Washington, D.C., Wyoming, caucuses all allow for this to take place.
- PRESIDENT. 21 STATES IN AND WASHINGTON, D.C., Wyoming, caucuses all allow for this to take place.
- You can pre-register to vote already in state.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing individuals, communities, and state traditions. The chamber honored Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis posthumously after his Medal of Honor recognition, with remarks from Senator Scarcella-Spanton and others praising his sacrifice and welcoming his parents. Senators also celebrated New York maple producers and Maple Weekends, Bangladesh Independence Day and the contributions of Bangladeshi New Yorkers, York Middle/High School girls varsity volleyball for winning a state championship, Pavilion/York Air Rifle for winning the state invitational championship, and Tartan Day. These resolutions were adopted, and the sponsors opened them for co-sponsorship.
The Senate then moved through the regular calendar and passed multiple bills, including measures on environmental conservation, personal property, agriculture and markets, insurance, state law, executive law, workers’ compensation, election law, correction law, public health, and parks/historic preservation. Most passed with broad support, though some drew a handful of negative votes. One bill on election law, allowing certain 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they will be 18 by the general election, prompted supportive floor debate from several senators and passed 43-17. Another bill on correction law also passed after debate.
A notable controversy arose over Calendar 227, a Public Authorities Law bill related to school energy planning and electric buses. Senator Borrello challenged an amendment as nongermane, the Chair ruled against it, and the Senate voted 22-0 to sustain the ruling. The underlying bill then passed, despite criticism from senators who argued the state should repeal the electric bus mandate and instead study safer, more practical alternatives for school districts. The Senate then completed its business and adjourned until March 24 at 3:00 p.m.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 4, February 12, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Finally, the state treasurer forwarded a letter to pay off a capital construction loan at the University
- As I read it, it's basically a 10% cut of the state operating aid to the university.
- The $200,000 that originally came is the only university in the United States of America that supports
- </c><03:07:58.160><c> of</c> only university in the United States of only university in the United States
- Does anybody know how much money the University of Wyoming athletic program brings into the state of
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to markup an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadden was killed when an illegal alien crashed into his cruiser
- and blue states alike.
- But it's true in every state, including my state of Oregon and the shared state of South Carolina.
- Washington and at many other institutions in red and blue states nationwide.
- By United States citizens.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- States such as Washington have recently adopted a broader class-based approach to addressing bisphenols
- It's a state protocol. Yeah, state protocol. Yeah. So we are following the exact same protocol.
- In closing, the state decides the level of copper in the paint.
- Once that's decided, the state agencies should live with those results.
- of Washington, which has done extensive study.
Summary:
The Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard four measures and approved one consent item. AB 1617 was taken up on consent and passed to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1604, which would phase out bisphenol A in paper receipts by 2027 and all bisphenols by 2028. The author and supporters from Breast Cancer Prevention Partners and Californians Against Waste argued receipts are a source of worker and consumer exposure and waste contamination, while no opposition testified. The bill passed to Judiciary.
AB 1642, dealing with post-wildfire smoke and contamination standards for returning to homes, workplaces, and schools, drew extensive testimony. The author, a Caltech professor, and Eaton Fire survivors described heavy metals and other contaminants found in smoke-damaged homes and said California lacks clear science-based clearance standards. Insurance and real estate groups opposed or expressed concern, arguing the bill could overlap with insurance claims handling and add costs, while the author and supporters said it only sets scientific standards and does not regulate claims. The bill passed to Appropriations on a 5-2 vote.
AB 1691 addressed copper-based anti-fouling paint on boats and conflicting state water quality and pesticide regulations. The author and the City of Newport Beach said the bill would require DPR and the State Water Resources Control Board to coordinate on studies and consistent standards, while boating groups warned about unintended consequences and the possibility of a de facto ban. The committee also heard AB 1744, a truth-in-labeling bill sponsored by a high school eco club that would prohibit sunscreen from being marketed as reef-safe or reef-friendly if it contains chemical UV filters; it passed unanimously to Privacy and Consumer Protection. After add-on votes, the committee confirmed the earlier actions and adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety Committee and Toxic Materials Committee Jul 15th, 2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- All of their support and opposition can be stated at the standing mic when called upon to simply state
- Coalition of Utility Employees, California State Pipe Trades Council, and the Western States Council
- I'm the owner of Universal Service.
- Those three states collectively make up 1% of the United States population.
- PTFE, and we count Illinois and Ohio among those states, the sixth and seventh most popular states in
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:01:44.880><c> of</c> the afternoon to receive the state of the afternoon to receive the state
- of the State message.
- of the State message.
- receiving his state of the state<00:02:21.440><c> message.
- </c> programs across the state. programs across the state.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington state has a more generous discounted care criteria that they set for all of their hospitals
- Even our own governor described this in her state of the state address just a few months back that she'd
- Other states have task force.
- The governor and her State of the State remarks talked very passionately. That's exciting.
- The Governor, in her State of the State remarks, talked very passionately about primary care.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket focused on primary care, workforce development, and medical debt. Chairs Cindy Friedman and John Lawn outlined hearing procedures and noted that testimony would be taken on 17 matters. The committee first heard testimony on bills to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program and to strengthen mental health centers. Senator Keenan, Rep. Keefe, and health center leaders described the Worcester nurse practitioner residency as a successful pipeline and retention strategy, citing workforce shortages, training needs in community health centers, and the cost of the program. Rep. O’Day also supported the mental health centers bill, saying it would raise payment rates, improve reimbursement for behavioral health services, and help clinics retain staff and expand access.
The committee then took testimony on bills to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform. The Attorney General’s Office, Health Care for All, Health Law Advocates, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and individual patients supported the measure, arguing that hospital financial assistance policies are inconsistent, hard to find, and difficult to navigate. Witnesses said the bill would standardize eligibility criteria, create a uniform application, improve notice requirements, and expand access to discounted care up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Several personal stories described medical bills being sent to collections, confusion over insurance billing, and the burden of debt on low-income and chronically ill patients. Committee members asked about hospital concerns, the role of the health safety net, and whether the bill addressed root causes of medical debt; testimony emphasized that the proposal was meant to improve transparency and access rather than replace broader insurance reforms.
The hearing also focused heavily on “Primary Care for You” legislation, H. 1370 and S. 867, which would increase primary care investment and create a new payment model. Rep. Haggerty, physicians, a patient, community health center leaders, and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers described a primary care crisis marked by low reimbursement, staffing shortages, long waits, burnout, and difficulty recruiting clinicians. Supporters said the bills would shift spending toward preventive, team-based care, improve access and equity, and reduce long-term costs. The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans said it was directionally supportive of increased primary care investment but warned that any new spending must stay within the cost growth benchmark and preserve existing contracting structures. The hearing ended with additional testimony on a community health center workforce and loan repayment grant bill from Rep. Stanley, and with further discussion from Dr. Alan Garo about the need for payment reform in primary care.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 04/04/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:43:31.920><c> This</c> regulated in each state. This regulated in each state.
- university, Minnesota State, and private and smaller colleges.
- </c> Minnesota and Minnesota state systems. Minnesota and Minnesota state systems.
- </c> operated by a state agency um or a state operated by a state agency um or a state operator,<01:44
- So there is community as has been stated in community as has been stated in testimony?
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Mar 26th, 2026 at 02:30 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- It's across 35 educational systems; the United States is included.
- This is on their radar, and it's on the radar of many states.
- Not only do we see the results, they're reported by state.
- We actually brought in phonics ahead of the state requirement.
- , I would say, or at least many of the states.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Aug 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to talk about the work that we're doing here at New Mexico State University and our branches as
- University.
- However, there are many other universities and schools across the state that offer very little in terms
- State.
- All over the state, we're a pretty rural state.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- for the state of New Hampshire.
- Now instead of needing a the state.
- Coast, we recognize licenses of other states and we aid with enforcement of law, and other states are
- </c> the ballot, how much the state the ballot, how much the state contributes<02:29:54.479><c> to</c
- </c> responsible stewards for our state. responsible stewards for our state.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- State your name, who you represent, time is yours.
- Washington, D.C., along with seven other states, have already enacted bans, and Kansas is soon to enact
- Washington, D.C., along with seven other states, have already enacted bans, and Kansas is soon to enact
- We have seen in states like Washington where removal is restricted to only life-threatening or imminent
- As legislators, do not pass a bill that would have Idaho fall into the footsteps of Washington state
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee continued testimony on House Bill 864, which would schedule kratom as a Schedule I substance. Testimony was sharply divided. Family members of people who died after using kratom urged a full ban, arguing that kratom leaf and extracts can be lethal, that labeling is misleading, and that regulation would leave loopholes. Retail and industry witnesses, along with the American Kratom Association, argued that the problem is synthetic 7-OH and other adulterated products rather than natural kratom leaf, and said the bill would criminalize users and push products into the black market. A physician who worked in corrections testified that kratom is an addictive opioid-like substance and supported the bill, while other witnesses said kratom helped them manage pain or avoid stronger opioids. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to hold HB 864 to a time certain of March 25 by a roll call vote of 11-5.
The committee then took up House Bill 903, a SNAP-related bill clarifying which foods can be purchased with benefits. The sponsor said the bill was intended to clean up the earlier SNAP restrictions and keep more nutritious items eligible, but he also announced planned amendments to remove cookies, cakes, brownies, sprinkles, chips, and snack bars from the allowable list. Retailers and related industry groups supported the bill as a clarification measure, but several members objected to advancing it before the proposed amendments were formally available and before stakeholders could weigh in. A substitute motion to hold the bill failed, and the committee then voted to send HB 903 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 757, which would define medical neglect in state law and create protections for parents and guardians from bad-faith or false reports. The sponsor said the bill narrows medical neglect to life-threatening conditions, adds a reasonable-person standard, and provides safe harbors for parents seeking care or dealing with complex medical situations, including alternative treatments. Members began asking questions about what qualifies as life-threatening as the hearing moved into testimony.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> RoR who's attending Minnesota State RoR who's attending Minnesota State University University University
- University Moorhead, and John Hoffman from Bujiji State University and Northwest Tech.
- </c><00:08:06.080><c> University</c> from uh Minnesota State University from uh Minnesota State University
- ><c> Tech</c><00:08:12.120><c> we</c> State University and Northwest Tech we State University and Northwest
- ><c> Minnesota</c> University of Minnesota State Minnesota University of Minnesota State Minnesota system
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 14th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So no money is coming directly from the university.
- So you either trust the university or you don't.
- I believe I've seen one from the Secretary of State.
- I learned something new about my state.
- I learned something new about my state every day.
Summary:
The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on April 14 with a quorum and heard several recommitted public-records and government-transparency bills, along with one local audit bill and one campaign-solicitation bill. HB 55 by Rep. Villio would prohibit intentional public disclosure of juror identifying information and create a public records exception; after adopting technical amendments, the committee reported it favorably as amended. HB 608 by Rep. Chassion would make documents tied to intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing programs confidential; supporters said it protects student-athletes and institutional competitiveness, while the Louisiana Press Association argued it would shield public money and reduce transparency. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote of 9-3.
HB 1045 by Rep. LaCombe would raise the audit threshold for certain local auditees in a limited parish-specific application, with an amendment tying annual audits to entities in Pointe Coupee Parish above a revised revenue level and indexing the threshold to CPI. Committee members and local-government groups said the change would reduce unnecessary audit costs for small water and special districts while preserving oversight; it was reported favorably as amended. HB 1035 by Rep. Beham would add penalties for exploitative campaign fundraising aimed at elderly people; supporters described scam-like tactics and recurring withdrawals, while some members questioned how it would be enforced and whether existing fraud laws already covered the conduct. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably by a 7-5 vote.
HB 1049 by Rep. Owen would tighten open-meetings requirements by improving notice posting, minutes, and training expectations for those presiding over public bodies. Supporters said it would help volunteers and small boards comply with the law, while the Police Jury Association raised cost and staffing concerns for thousands of local entities; the bill was reported favorably. HB 1177 by Rep. Zerang would create a public-records exemption for personal information related to hunting and fishing lottery licenses, prompted by concerns that lottery winners could be harassed by animal-rights activists; it was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, two other bills were deferred at the sponsors’ request, and the committee adjourned.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 21 January, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- in our state, and must choose a lead university to contract with and report to the Department of Health
- in our state, and must choose a lead university to contract with and report to the Department of Health
- in our state, and must choose a lead university to contract with and report to the Department of Health
- And last but not least, is it only one university in this state?
- Can it be one university in this state?
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 4, 2025, 9:00 AM HST - Day 25
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- States Constitution and the Hawaii state States Constitution and the Hawaii state constitution<03:40:
- Twenty-seven states and Washington, D.C., recognize this portfolio evaluation pathway to achieve licensure
- If you come to Hawaii with your license from one of these 27 states or Washington, D.C., and you use
- </c><03:46:30.120><c> and</c><03:46:30.439><c> Washington</c><03:46:31.439><c> DC</c> pathway 27 States
- and Washington DC pathway 27 States and Washington DC recognized<03:46:32.840><c> this</c><03:46:33.040
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We're not a sanctuary state. We do not believe that state police would impede.
- We're not a sanctuary state.
- There are slight differences in state-to-state bills.
- Most of the states that are do.
- </c> for that in this state. for that in this state. >> You're<03:47:04.319><c> good.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 5th, 2026
House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- We work with universities, state agencies, federal agencies, industry, and local communities, and we
- Research coming out of New Mexico State University shows the treated produced water can be safely reused
- We are contemplating issues routinely in this committee in particular that land on New Mexico State University
- Clayton Hay with New Mexico State University, and first and foremost I'd like to thank our sponsor, Chair
- New Mexico State University has an analyst that has, to date, been providing services for the wine industry
Keywords:
Taos County, Questa, produced water, treated produced water, water reuse, water quality control commission, freshwater conservation, rural communities, acequias, Indian nations, tribes, pueblos, water rights, industrial water use, data centers, artificial intelligence, AI, quantum computing, economic development, renewable energy
Summary:
The committee first heard House Memorial 45, which asked the Water Quality Control Commission to promptly hear a petition seeking consideration of the beneficial reuse of treated produced water. The sponsor and supporters argued that produced water could help conserve freshwater, support agriculture and rural communities, and potentially aid compact obligations with Texas and industrial users. The committee also heard extensive opposition from acequia leaders, environmental groups, and residents who said the science is not yet sufficient, the water contains unknown or proprietary contaminants, and the memorial could pressure regulators or shift pollution burdens to other communities. After questions focused on the meaning of a memorial, the status of the petition, and the role of the Produced Water Research Consortium, a motion to table HM 45 passed, with members explaining they wanted the petition in hand before acting.
The committee then took up House Bill 276, which appropriates $3.3 million to NMSU for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to support celebration of the 400-year anniversary of winemaking in New Mexico. Supporters described the bill as a statewide agritourism and economic development effort tied to New Mexico’s long wine history, with marketing, signage, and tourism promotion intended to benefit wineries across the state. Members asked about the funding source, the anniversary date, and whether the effort would include wineries outside the south; the sponsor said the campaign would highlight wineries statewide. The committee voted do pass on HB 276.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 300, which would appropriate funds for the care and management of free-roaming horses and related domestic horse management, with an emphasis on tribal and local herd-control efforts using fertility control and trained community members. Supporters said the program would help address overpopulation, grazing impacts, and roadway safety, while opponents questioned relocation plans and whether the money should be spread across more counties. The sponsor and expert witness said trained personnel were already in place and the funds would support implementation. After discussion, the committee voted do pass on HB 300. The meeting ended with notice that the committee would meet again Saturday to hear House Bill 207.