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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Elise Stefanik, of New York, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador, and the Representative of the United States of Americ Jan 30th, 2025 at 09:25 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Testimony discusses issues that go beyond the jurisdiction of this committee.
- Fifth and finally, I would be remiss in my duty to this committee.
- There's a confirmation going on in another committee.
- Frankly, this kneecaps the global human rights and pro-democracy movement.
- check to commit human rights abuses, including forced labor abuses.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So thanks again, Madam Chair, members of the committee. Jacob Lipson, staff, the committee.
- I'm a member of the committee.
- Thanks, Madam Chair, members of the committee, Jacob Lipson, staff to the committee.
- Staff to the committee.
- Thanks, Madam Chair, members of the committee. Again, Jake Blipson, staff committee.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several waste and recycling bills. House Bill 2212 would require microfiber filters on commercial and industrial washing machines, with Ecology authorized to consider residential machine rules later if cost thresholds are met. Supporters, including the sponsor, students, environmental advocates, and scientists, said washing machines are a major source of microplastics and that filtration is a practical way to reduce pollution before it reaches waterways and human bodies. Opponents, including appliance manufacturers, laundromat operators, business groups, and Ecology staff, raised concerns about technical feasibility, worker safety, cost, and the lack of third-party certification for commercial systems. Ecology said the science is emerging and the proposal would create new agency work and costs. No vote was taken.
House Bill 2233 would tighten the state’s carry-out bag laws by banning reusable film plastic bags, raising the paper bag pass-through charge to 20 cents, and extending certain requirements to manufacturers, distributors, and third-party sales platforms, while preserving protections for food assistance cardholders. Supporters argued the current thicker-bag approach has not reduced plastic waste, that plastic bags contribute to litter and microplastics, and that a stronger ban would better protect waterways and wildlife. Opponents from grocery, retail, hospitality, paper, and business groups argued the bill would raise consumer costs, create checkout and food-safety problems, and add operational complexity; some also said the state should wait to see the effects of the recent fee increase. Several local government and environmental witnesses supported the bill. No final action was taken.
House Bill 1420 would establish an extended producer responsibility program for textiles and apparel, requiring producers to form a producer responsibility organization to manage collection, reuse, repair, recycling, and related infrastructure. The sponsor described the bill as a response to textile waste, overconsumption, and landfill impacts, and said the proposal had been refined through extensive stakeholder work. Supporters from environmental groups, local governments, Ecology, counties, Goodwill, and circular-economy organizations said textiles are a growing waste stream and that producer responsibility could improve collection, reduce dumping, and support repair and reuse. Opponents from business, retail, hospitality, apparel, and medical-device groups raised concerns about complexity, consumer and compliance costs, governance, supply-chain reporting, and possible unintended coverage of uniforms or medical products. The hearing also included a State Board of Health health impact review noting likely increased awareness and collection but limited evidence on large-scale reuse and recycling outcomes. No vote was taken.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Debate on bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports 3/3/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> well when you look at your fellow human well when you look at your fellow human being<00:40:17.640
- Members, vote no. people stop seeing the humanity in one people stop seeing the humanity in one another
- </c> protections of the Minnesota Human protections of the Minnesota Human Rights<02:03:07.480><c> Act
- </c><02:03:53.040><c> from</c> members we did hear in committee from members we did hear in committee
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- E7, Department of Human Services.
- Paula Stone, Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
- , orthodontic dental services, and the services of oral surgeons.
- The problem we have is that it says oral surgeons' service, dental services.
- Move to item 12, Department of Human Services.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 29, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Madam Chair and members of the committee.
- Thank you, Madam Chair and members of the committee.
- Thank you, Chair, members of the committee.
- Thank you, Chair, members of the committee.
- its past dooms humanity to repeat its mistakes.
Summary:
The subcommittee took up a long agenda of civil justice measures and claims bills. HB 1407, on commencement of civil actions under the Florida Civil Rights Act, was presented as a fix to conflicting appellate decisions about whether an EEOC no-probable-cause notice can start the clock for filing suit; the bill would allow an EEOC determination to suffice and permit filing within 18 months of the complaint. It passed 16-0. HB 1337, an estates bill reducing court involvement in decedent asset distribution by expanding personal representative authority over safe deposit boxes and increasing small-estate thresholds, also passed unanimously, 17-0.
The committee then considered PCS for HB 1553, which would change what medical expense evidence juries may see in personal injury and wrongful death cases, with supporters saying it would clarify the law and let both sides present evidence, and opponents arguing it would roll back 2023 tort reforms and reintroduce inflated medical bills. After extensive testimony from business, insurance, trucking, and plaintiff-side interests, the PCS passed 13-4. HB 1423, dealing with negligent security in multifamily residential properties, would remove a presumption against liability when two or more specified crimes were reported in the prior 24 months; an amendment clarified that the crimes must have been reported to the owner or principal operator. Supporters said it would help crime victims and restore balance, while opponents warned it would undermine incentives for property owners to maintain security. The amended bill passed 14-4.
Several claims bills also advanced unanimously: HB 6527 for Patricia Armini and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, HB 6531 for the estate of McKenzie Navarra and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, HB 6507 for L.E. and the Department of Children and Families, and HB 6521 for Jose Carrera and Miami-Dade County. Each was described as providing compensation for serious injuries or death after prior government negligence, and each was reported favorably without opposition votes.
Finally, the committee heard HB 1471, a controversial bill on systems of law and terrorist organizations. The sponsor said it would bar enforcement of foreign or religious law over the U.S. and Florida Constitutions, create a state process for designating domestic terrorist organizations, and prevent state funds from supporting terrorism. Members raised extensive concerns about vague definitions, First Amendment and due process issues, and the lack of a predesignation hearing; public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with supporters arguing the bill was needed for public safety. The transcript ends during public testimony on HB 1471, before any vote on that bill.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll ask our committee clerk to read the charges.
- I know members of this committee have been in the units, and staff of the committee have been in the
- So we utilize those services. That means we pay the service. The service pays the officers.
- We subcontract with the service. They set the rates.
- Some of the online services... Some of the online services have been fairly responsive.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Jul 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- That he made post his last committee in consultation with our committee, but prior to this committee,
- Thank you, committee chair. Hello, committee members. My name is Wayne Nastri.
- We're still going to our own committees, such as our mobile source committees...
- Hello, committee.
- Hello, committee. My name is Ty Wells, and I'm a member of. Hello, committee.
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 712, which would expand California’s smog-check exemption for classic vehicles by adding model years 1976 through 1986 in phases, with a sunset in 2032. The author and supporters, including lowrider advocates and the Specialty Equipment Market Association, argued the bill would preserve car culture, support a small class of rarely driven collector vehicles, and reduce burdens on owners who struggle to find equipment for older smog tests. Opponents, including air district officials, the American Lung Association, and other environmental groups, warned the bill would weaken an important emissions-control program and increase pollution. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to do pass as amended to Appropriations on a roll call vote of 10-0, with the roll held open for additional votes.
The committee then heard SB 800, which requires Caltrans, working with local governments, to assess mitigation measures for suicide prevention on locally owned overpasses crossing state highways. The bill was presented as a response to recent tragedies in Rancho Cucamonga and was supported by local officials, health organizations, and suicide-prevention advocates, who said the measure would help identify high-risk locations and lead to life-saving interventions. There was no registered opposition. The committee members expressed support, and SB 800 was passed to Appropriations on a unanimous roll call vote, with the roll held open.
Next, the committee considered SB 30, which would prohibit California public entities from selling, donating, or transferring decommissioned diesel locomotives and railroad equipment with Tier 1 or older engines unless the engine is removed, while allowing Tier 2 and newer transfers under certain conditions. The author and supporters framed the bill as a climate and public-health measure to prevent older, dirtier locomotives from continuing to pollute elsewhere, while transit agencies opposed it, arguing it could limit useful transfers of equipment that still supports passenger service and could be better handled through case-by-case air-quality review. After debate, the committee voted 6-4 to pass SB 30 as amended to Appropriations, with the roll held open for later additions. The committee also heard SB 791, which replaces the flat dealer document processing charge cap with a 1% fee capped at $350, along with new disclosure requirements. Dealers and industry groups supported the bill as a way to recover costs and improve transparency, while consumer advocates opposed it as an unjustified increase that would burden buyers. The committee approved SB 791 on a 8-? roll call vote and held the roll open. The meeting then moved on to SB 34, a port-air-quality bill presented by Senator Richardson, but the transcript ends during testimony and debate on that measure.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Services Committee Substitute, came out of discussions that I had in the interim with a number of individual
- We had a motion from Representative Romero for a do pass on the House Health and Human Services Committee
- So we have an amended Health and Human Services Committee substitute. Thank you. Right.
- A do pass on the House Health and Human Services Committee substitute for House Bill 195 as amended.
- Okay, we have a do pass motion made by Representative Romero for the Health and Human Services Committee
Keywords:
medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, the Committee on Health and Human Services has under consideration HB 2321 and respectfully
- Chairman, the Committee on Health and Human Services has under consideration HB 2404 and respectfully
- I move that my floor amendment to the Health and Human Services Committee amendment be adopted.
- Chairman, the Committee on Health and Human Services has under consideration HB 2408 and respectfully
- I move that my subfloor amendment to the Health and Human Services Committee amendment be adopted.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and a series of guest introductions, including the day’s Doctor of the Day and many school board members and students visiting for Arizona School Board Association Advocacy Day. Members repeatedly highlighted concerns about school facilities funding and welcomed local education leaders from across the state. The chamber then moved through attendance, committee assignments, and a large number of Senate and House bill readings and referrals.
A major portion of the day was spent in Committee of the Whole considering numerous bills and amendments. Among the most notable was SCR 1054, a memorial resolution honoring former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, which was unanimously adopted after remarks praising his public service and consumer-protection work. The House also considered HB 2728 on Department of Economic Security continuation and policy changes; after divided-question debate and a recorded division vote, the amended bill received a do-pass recommendation by 32-25. Other bills receiving do-pass recommendations in committee included measures on school safety center funding and governance (HB 2142), school board training (HB 2379), HOA disclosure reforms (HB 2397), credit freezes for foster youth (HB 2321), and several health and human services and judiciary measures.
The House then took up third-reading votes on several bills. HB 2053, appropriating money to the Department of Water Resources, passed 32-24; HB 2175, on sentencing, failed 25-31; HB 2327, on records confidentiality, passed 54-2; HB 2416, appropriating money to the Department of Public Safety, passed 33-23 after debate over immigration enforcement funding; HB 2492, relating to urban growth boundaries and initiative/referendum effects, failed 27-29; and HB 2805, making school board races partisan, passed 31-25 despite strong opposition from members who argued school boards should remain nonpartisan. The transcript ends with the House continuing through additional business and votes.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I learned to do that over in my committee, so. Good morning, Madam Chair and committee members.
- Good morning, Madam Chair, committee.
- That's why we have a committee substitute.
- Forest Service.
- the night sky for human health.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Francis Community Services, is for intensive in-home services for DCFS clients in service areas.
- Services Spin.
- This is psychology services at the Arkadelphia Human Development Center. 135 is with Howard Sight Consulting
- Services.
- This is psychology services at the Arkadelphia Human Development Center. 136 is with J.D. Burgess.
Summary:
The committee met to review a supplemental agenda item, procurement rule revisions, methods of finance, discretionary grants, contracts, reports, and a member disclosure. The supplemental agenda was accepted, and the Office of State Procurement’s rule revisions were approved after Jessica Patterson explained they were driven by 2025 legislative changes, including Act 782, CASO Consulting recommendations, and updates to sole source, bid, protest, and debarment provisions. The methods of finance and discretionary grants were also approved, covering a range of university capital projects, health and human services grants, historic preservation awards, and tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
The committee then reviewed RFQs and six ratifications. The ratifications included a Workforce Connections payment to ACT WorkKeys for services provided during a contract gap, a Department of Health ratification for water-leak repairs, a large Department of Public Safety ratification for Motorola’s Arkansas Wireless Information Network upgrade, a Veterans Affairs HVAC ratification, an ADFA medical services ratification, and a UA Little Rock painting contract ratification. Members questioned the Public Safety ratification at length about why the expired Motorola contract was not caught sooner and why it took months after discovery to come forward; agency officials said the work was tied to bond funding and was not tracked in ASIS, and the chair urged agencies to develop better monitoring procedures.
The committee approved a large slate of construction, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts, including many recurring service agreements for DHS, higher education institutions, corrections, health agencies, and state support functions. Several members asked about specific contracts, including aerial application services for correctional farms and a Southern Arkansas University custodial contract, and staff or agency representatives provided brief explanations. The meeting concluded with review of reports and approval of a member disclosure involving Representative Andrew Collins’ investment interest in a company leasing property to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- [Music] The Committee hearing will come to order.
- It's a new day, a new era, a new committee.
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- </c><00:31:20.200><c> Services</c> under the Department of Human Services under the Department of Human
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Please call our authors that come to the committee.
- Chairman, fellow committee members.
- Chairman, fellow committee members.
- Seeing none, we'll come back to the committee. Senator Blasford. Thank you. The committee.
- Chair, I'll serve with you on another committee. I'll serve with you on another committee.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard a series of bills focused on driver accountability, curb management, privacy, illegal dumping enforcement, rail coordination, billboard signage, and high-speed rail development. SB 953 by Senator Nilo would add DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through diversion; the author and supporters, including a victim’s mother and CHP representatives, argued it would ensure fatal conduct is reflected in driving records, while no opposition testified. SB 1292 by Senator Richardson would let certain cities use stationary cameras or sensors to enforce curb use in designated zones with human review of citations; supporters said it would help manage modern delivery and loading activity, while one privacy group remained cautious but noted the committee amendments improved the bill. SB 1228 by Senator Rubio would create a permanent compliance path for a small number of existing redevelopment-era LED advertising displays; supporters said it preserves local revenue and existing signs, while the outdoor advertising industry opposed it over federal compliance and fairness concerns. SB 1013 by Senator Cervantes would tighten ALPR privacy and security rules, require DOJ audits, training, and a 30-day retention limit; privacy advocates supported it as a needed enforcement measure, while law enforcement groups opposed the retention cap and hot-list limits as too restrictive. SB 1218 by Senator Arreguín would block DMV registration renewal for vehicles with unpaid illegal dumping fines, modeled on parking citation enforcement; local officials and city representatives strongly supported it as a deterrent, and no opposition was heard. SB 1136 by Senator Blakespear would require rail agencies to better coordinate service to major events and integrate fares and schedules; transit and rail advocates supported it, with some agencies taking a work-with-author or neutral position. SB 1425 by the committee chair would create a permit process for new encroachments on high-speed rail right-of-way; supporters said it would help protect and manage the corridor, while utilities and a city raised concerns about rights-of-way and enforcement language. SB 1411 by Senator Stern would expand high-speed rail authority to pursue public-private partnerships and early works, removing a project cap; supporters from Metro, labor, and rail groups said it would help leverage funding and advance the project, while Merced-area agencies remained cautious but noted amendments. Most bills were moved on committee votes, generally along party lines or with broad support, and several were left on call after roll calls.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 097 Apr 21st, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, the question before us is the passage of the Health and Human Services committee report.
- The Health and Human Services Committee report passes. Rep.
- I move House Bill 1336 in the Health and Human Services Committee report. To the committee report.
- In Health and Human Services Committee, we accomplished the following.
- The Health and Human Services Committee report passes. To the bill. Rep. Lindsay.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/18/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs
- Services Oversight Committee.
- health and human services oversight committee.<01:09:29.839><c> Uh</c><01:09:30.080><c> we</c><01:09
- Human Services Oversight Committee, or the Healthcare Reform Oversight Committee. >> Thanks for the question
- Human Services Oversight Committee, or the Healthcare Reform Oversight Committee.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/28/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Services right now.
- I'm the legislative liaison for behavioral health for the Department of Health and Human Services.
- I'm the legislative liaison for behavioral health for the Department of Health and Human Services.
- </c> who's tied up in Health and Human who's tied up in Health and Human Services<00:44:07.200><c> right
- </c> department of health and human services. department of health and human services.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
JT Business, Trade & Economic Development w/State Government & Tribal Relations Jul 22nd, 2026 at 03:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- So welcome to the Joint Committee hearing of the Senate Business, Trade, and Economic Development Committee
- The funds have helped strengthen public safety, health and human services, education, youth programs,
- We also partner with the tribe's health and human services department as well.
- We also partner with the tribe's health and human services department as well.
- So by incorporating our practice, ...and human services department as well.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's out of our committee to one of the calendar committees.
- Services.
- service.
- With state fed, the Health and Human Services and TxDOT both have permanent offices in Washington, D.C
- Social Security and the management of that, she gets information from health. and human services and
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 021 Feb 3rd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> essential services. essential services.
- </c> human lives as collateral. human lives as collateral.
- Just another reminder that the Health and Human Services Committee will be meeting tomorrow at 1:30 in
- Leader on House Health and Human Services for tomorrow only. Rep. Winn will replace Rep.
- I'm only human. I'm a mistake. I own it. I'm only human.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 2, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He continued a lifetime of public service.
- FINALLY, THIS BILL WOULD ALSO ALLOW SERVICE >> Finally, this bill would also allow service members and
- My committee >> Finally, this bill would also allow service members and veterans who paid into the Montgomery
- They saw African Americans as full human beings.
- THEY SAW AFRICAN AMERICANS AS FULL HUMAN BEINGS.