Video & Transcript : 'provider network' :
Page 325 of 500
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Higher Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- It doesn't provide the opportunity for every student across the Commonwealth.
- We provided the food easily from the main kitchen at George Sherman Union.
- universities provide this arbitrary advantage toward legacy applicants.
- So thank you so much for the opportunity to provide testimony today.
- I believe it is important to provide accessible, healthy foods for our community.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Higher Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Higher Education held its first hearing and heard testimony on a wide range of bills, including hunger-free campuses, FAFSA completion, early college/college-in-high-school programs, banning legacy preferences, AP credit consistency, and tuition equity for the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. Committee leaders opened by outlining the hearing process and noting the three-minute testimony limit. Legislators and advocates generally framed the bills as equity and access measures aimed at improving college affordability, student success, and workforce development.
Representative Vargas testified for H. 1466 and H. 1467, arguing that hunger-free campus should be codified because many public college and community college students face food insecurity, and that FAFSA completion should be improved through individualized outreach and an opt-out or completion requirement. Senator Lovely, the Greater Boston Food Bank, and other advocates supported the hunger-free campus bill, citing data that 44% of public university and community college students experienced food insecurity in 2023 and that food insecurity harms graduation rates. Femi Stoltz and Shanti Lopez Toro backed the FAFSA bill, saying many students miss out on Pell grants and need direct support; they pointed to state examples such as Louisiana and to recent state action requiring FAFSA awareness. Committee members asked about the federal FAFSA rollout, regional equity in food access, and the need for long-term funding and data collection.
A large panel supported H. 1455 on college and high school/early college, including former Chair Roy, the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College, a student graduate, MBAE, and Tripp Jones. They described early college as a proven model that helps low-income and first-generation students, improves degree attainment, and supports workforce needs; witnesses said the goal is to scale from about 9,000 students and 55 partnerships toward 22,000 to 25,000 students by 2030, with possible future growth beyond that. Members raised questions about funding, public-private partnerships, parental involvement, faculty development, and whether the bill should include data review and more standardized policies across institutions. Representative Garcia also testified for H. 1432 on AP credit, saying students should receive consistent credit for AP scores of 3, 4, or 5. Senator Edwards and James Murphy testified for the legacy preference ban, arguing it is unfair and rooted in exclusionary history; they said some states have already banned legacy preferences in public and private institutions. Finally, UMass Dean Michael Fox, alumnus Dan Mayer, and student Jake Rasmussen supported S. 920 to include Stockbridge associate degree programs in MassEducate, saying tuition equity would help enrollment and support Massachusetts agriculture and green-industry jobs.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Help us to bind together as an inescapable network of mutuality tied to a single garment of destiny.
Keywords:
design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- In the event of a network failure, it may be necessary to reschedule the hearing or schedule a meeting
Committee:
House Public Safety
Summary:
The House Committee on Public Safety met on April 17, 2025, to hear STR20, which urges the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to re-evaluate policies on in-person contact visitation at correctional facilities statewide so incarcerated people can stay connected with loved ones who support rehabilitation. Director Tommy Johnson testified that the department supports the intent of the measure and would review its policies and procedures to see whether contact visits could be restarted at all facilities, noting that some facilities already allow them. The committee also acknowledged 11 written testimonies in support, and one Zoom testifier, Panda Valdono, spoke in favor, arguing that in-person visitation supports rehabilitation, mental health, family connection, and successful reentry, and that visitation is not a major source of contraband.
After testimony, the committee initially lacked quorum and recessed until 3:40 p.m. When the meeting reopened with six members present, the chair recommended passing STR20 as is. The committee voted to adopt the chair’s recommendation, with members Morikawa, Puo, Witson, and Shimizu voting aye and several members excused. The measure was approved and the meeting adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- We know that these providers are providing care across state lines, sometimes into hostile states, and
- Happy to provide that. The other piece is, well... More than welcome. Happy to provide that.
- Provided further, and the superintendent shall provide timely notification to the committing court and
- as a shield law provider.
- as a SHLWR provider.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Summary:
The committee heard extensive testimony on several Judiciary bills, with the largest portion focused on S. 1178/H. 2052 to reduce mass incarceration and end life without parole. People incarcerated at MCI Framingham, MCI Norfolk, and NCCI Gardner described personal growth, rehabilitation, restorative justice work, family separation, and the belief that parole eligibility after long sentences would better reflect public safety and human development. Speakers emphasized that life without parole removes hope and can undermine rehabilitation, while supporters argued that many lifers are older, less likely to reoffend, and could contribute positively if given a chance at parole review. Committee members did not take votes during the hearing.
The committee also heard testimony on S. 1139 to restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims involving tobacco use, with Sen. Keenan explaining that a recent SJC decision had cut off claims where the injured person did not sue within three years before death. He said the bill would restore families’ ability to seek redress in cases involving long-latency tobacco harms like COPD. Another major topic was S. 1205, which would add abusive litigation to the definition of coercive control in domestic violence law; Sen. Michael Moore said the bill would stop abusers from using repeated court filings to harass and financially burden survivors.
The committee also took up S. 1114 on automatic record sealing, with Sen. Friedman and others arguing that the current petition-based process is slow, burdensome, and disproportionately harms people with criminal records, especially Black and Latino residents. Testimony also supported H. 1965/S. 1132 on compensation for wrongful conviction, with advocates and sponsors describing a faster administrative claims process, transitional support, and higher compensation without the current cap. Sen. Payano testified for S. 1241 to expand educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults, saying education reduces recidivism and improves reentry outcomes.
A substantial portion of the hearing focused on S. 2522, an update to Massachusetts’ shield law for reproductive and gender-affirming care. Sen. Friedman, the Attorney General’s office, and DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said the bill is needed to strengthen protections against out-of-state legal attacks, protect patient and provider data, clarify enforcement authority, and add a state-level EMTALA-style emergency care requirement. Committee members asked detailed questions about prescription labeling, the prescription monitoring program, attorney discipline, custody and full faith and credit issues, and whether the bill’s enforcement language could create unintended limits or conflicts. The Attorney General’s office said it would provide follow-up written testimony on several technical questions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Chief Judge Patricia Millan: Well, Madam Chair, I am here today and thrilled to be here to provide a
- a history overview and here to provide a history overview and if<00:01:34.119><c> asked</c> if asked
- We are also providing, within the form required by them, for appeals under an e-Track system.
- </c> cases our training the agencies provided cases our training the agencies provided in<00:36:59.280
- </c><00:47:27.240><c> the</c> private sector and pel provides the private sector and pel provides the
Committee:
Senate Labor
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/25/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- . providers. providers.
- We have a network of providers in the state.
- We have a network<00:19:28.000><c> of</c><00:19:28.400><c> providers</c><00:19:28.880><c> in</c><00:19
- </c><00:19:29.760><c> Do</c> network of providers in the state.
- Do network of providers in the state.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think data centers coming here will provide those incentives.
- And in those times of extreme scarcity, more than enough to provide power to the state.
- Vega: It provides for a mechanism when we get into an emergency.
- Provide a clear path for subsequent projects.
- Yeah, that is held by the transmission service providers.
Committee:
House State Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- service providers in certain rural counties.
- service providers in certain rural counties.
- We're going to have discussions about what's important for our independent providers of optometry in
- HB 1201 by Manuel, relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of doula services.
- We’ve set up a proper governance structure that avoids…” “...and provide a higher rate of return.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, led the pledges, and approved a series of routine motions, including excusing absent members and granting permission for several committees to meet while the House was in session. Members also adopted several memorial and recognition resolutions, including H.R. 1023 honoring Christian Beerbill, H.R. 1033 recognizing International Bereaved Mother’s Day, and H.R. 877 recognizing Urban League Advocates Day. The House also recommitted SB 17 and HB 4211 to committee and postponed SCR 27 and HB 2145 for later consideration.
The chamber then took up a long third-reading calendar of bills covering a wide range of topics, including Sunset review measures, health care workforce and pricing, child custody and family law, Medicaid, rural ambulance grants, energy reporting, public information requests, trail development, virtual meeting disruptions, occupational licensing, protective orders, county leave pools, animal cruelty, infrastructure, and higher education. Most bills were explained briefly by their authors and passed with broad support, though several drew notable opposition, including HB 5265, HB 2402, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 1056, HB 281, HB 3308, HB 1043, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 294, HB 809, HB 334, HB 2037, HB 285, HB 1353, HB 3960, HB 4044, HB 4264, HB 2807, HB 3349, HB 4406, HB 1593, HB 1899, HB 1201, and others.
Several bills prompted extended debate or amendments. HB 3237, extending public energy-use reporting for state and higher-education buildings, passed after questions about its public-sector-only scope and energy savings. HB 3326, addressing public service loan forgiveness credit for adjunct professors, initially failed on a 69-70 vote but later passed after verification and machine corrections. HB 3211, concerning optometrists in managed care plans, adopted a Buckley amendment before passing. HB 2213 on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association board composition adopted a Metcalf amendment requiring certain board members to be Texas residents. HB 412, dealing with harmful materials and sexual performance of a child, generated extensive questioning about its scope, existing legal standards, and effects on educators and medical professionals; the excerpt ends during that debate.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't think that it would provide teachers a break.
- Yes, the classroom does provide a lot of good qualities, but so does the work experience we provide.
- As an education provider, the zoo also acts as an education facilitator, providing a living classroom
- I was able to work, intern, study, and network.
- Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
Keywords:
higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- immigrant advocates and service providers vulnerable.
- , and yes, those immigrant support providers, ...those who are protecting our immigrant providers.
- Instead, they fall into our county safety nets to be the provider of last resort.
- Thank you. ...prohibiting VA providers from even counseling about abortion.
- Who are simply seeking to provide their basic needs are incarcerated.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and proceeded through a large House of Origin floor file, with the Speaker repeatedly urging members to be at their desks and keep support bills brief. Early actions included dispensing with the journal, re-referring AB 2285 to the Banking and Finance Committee, and then taking up dozens of third-reading items, with many bills passed by voice or recorded vote and others passed temporarily or retained on file.
The floor debated and passed a wide range of measures on land use, housing, labor, public safety, health care, utilities, taxation, and consumer protection. Among the bills approved were measures on land surveyor review (AB 1933), nurse midwife access for pregnant and postpartum patients (AB 1696), historic-district transit zoning flexibility (AB 2415), EV charging infrastructure fees and timelines (AB 1820), foreclosure bidding protections (AB 1957), tribal cannabis commerce (AB 2506), outdoor advertising permitting (AB 2024), commercial building permit timelines and third-party plan checkers (AB 2418), DUI penalties (AB 1685 and AB 1687), utility rate transparency (AB 1715), CalWORKs work-penalty changes (AB 1755), dynamic electricity rates (AB 1787), interior designer licensure (AB 1796), compost labeling and contamination rules (AB 1812), modular housing standardization (AB 1815), small claims limits for businesses (AB 1827), Native American Day as a paid state holiday (AB 1841), hospital staffing and maternity access bills (AB 1868 and AB 1882), protective orders tied to release dates (AB 1889), and a series of public health, missing persons, and teacher credentialing measures later in the file.
Several high-profile bills drew extended debate. AB 2624, expanding Safe at Home privacy protections to immigrant service providers, prompted sharp disagreement over free speech and alleged limits on online posting, but supporters said it protected workers facing threats and doxing; it ultimately passed 49-19. AB 2023, creating a framework for regulating AI chatbots used by children, was framed as a child-safety measure after testimony about chatbot-related harms and suicide risks, and passed 58-8. Other notable votes included AB 2208 on Medi-Cal protections against federal cuts, AB 2299 on CalFresh/SNAP losses, AB 2115 apologizing to California Native peoples for historic state harms, and AB 2311 on public hospital physician employment; the transcript ends as the Assembly continues working through the remaining file.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 11, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> it is wonderful that they provide it is wonderful that they provide diapers<00:17:51.039><c> and
- They do provide excellent care.
- Um, this particular bill does provide provide provide protections<00:41:42.319><c> and</c><00:41:42.720
- and that they do not provide.
- </c> midwives as the healthcare providers. midwives as the healthcare providers.
Committee:
House Labor, Health & Social Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The union also provided us campaigns.
- </c><00:31:39.240><c> a</c> For context, I also want to provide a For context, I also want to provide
- </c> provide proper care to their patients. provide proper care to their patients.
- </c> provide health insurance. provide health insurance. 70%<00:48:09.920><c> of</c><00:48:10.040><c>
- We found through leaks and providers.
Committee:
Senate Labor
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- While one extraordinary year produced Nearly 12,000 volunteer hours, the program typically provides 2,000
- There's also a vibrant network of neighborhoods that link the residents of the community: Battle Hill
- THERE'S ALSO A VIBRANT NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOODS THAT LINK THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.
- They're living proof of the strength that love, faith, and community provide.
- THEY'RE LIVING PROOF OF THE STRENGTH THAT LOVE, FAITH, AND COMMUNITY PROVIDE.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/06/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:22:20.440><c> 12</c> high-rise public housing providing 12 high-rise public housing providing
- </c> quickly suppress a fire providing quickly suppress a fire providing occupants<00:28:01.600><c> with
- </c><01:03:38.119><c> initially</c> that's Pro the units provide initially that's Pro the units provide
- Two years ago, the legislature provided funds for nonprofit housing providers experiencing financial
- </c> two years ago the legislature provided two years ago the legislature provided funds<01:06:01.480
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- They help provide information to help our committee members do our job.
- They provide a lot of services to our members here.
- </c> New Hampshire you're supposed to provide New Hampshire you're supposed to provide official<03:37
- </c><04:27:24.880><c> some</c> these old sites by providing some these old sites by providing some liability
- </c> past response fund essentially uh provid past response fund essentially uh provid Ides<04:33:42.400
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee held an introductory orientation for members, many of whom were new or newly assigned to the committee. Leadership emphasized that the committee is intended to operate in a nonpartisan, collaborative way, and members introduced themselves and described their backgrounds in farming, gardening, food service, environmental work, water and waste issues, veterinary work, and related fields. Several members noted personal ties to homesteading, livestock, orcharding, food security, landfill concerns, and animal welfare, while others said they were eager to learn the committee’s work.
The chair then reviewed committee procedures and expectations. Members were told the committee would generally meet on Tuesdays, with hearings starting around 10 a.m. and often running until about 4:30 p.m., and that absences, substitutes for executive sessions, and email communications would be handled through House rules and the committee’s email system. The chair also covered decorum rules for live-streamed meetings, including professional dress, limiting food and drink at the table, and giving full attention to witnesses. Members were reminded that legislative emails are subject to public records laws and that the committee may soon transition to a new email domain.
The chair also explained logistics such as bill folders, committee room storage, and emergency procedures for evacuation or shelter-in-place. No bills were debated or voted on in this meeting, but the chair noted that the committee already had roughly two dozen bills pending, including animal welfare, landfill, policy, and cat-and-dog related measures. Members were told to expect a broad mix of topics beyond agriculture, including solid waste and animal-related legislation.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The business provides contracts, construction, network security, and payroll processing for agencies
- Darlene has provided over, Mr. President, get this, $3 million.
- This program was designed to provide support for our state's rural and urban hospitals by providing them
- What does that provide for? Mr. President, that's an accident in your analysis.
- What does that provide for, Mr. President? Mr. President, that's an what does that provide for? Mr.
Summary:
The Senate convened for an Indian Day/Native American Day session featuring prayers, drum and color guard presentations, and extensive recognition of tribal leaders, students, royalty, and community advocates from across New Mexico and neighboring tribal nations. Senators used the morning to introduce guests and speak about Native sovereignty, language preservation, education, water access, economic development, and the importance of tribal-state relationships. Several speakers highlighted personal and family ties to Native communities, while others emphasized ongoing work on issues such as clean water for Navajo communities, Native youth leadership, and missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives.
A major non-ceremonial item was the reading of Senate Executive Messages from the governor authorizing consideration of Senate Bills 306, 309, 312, and 313. Those bills would, respectively, change licensure rules for certain institutions, alter lottery tuition fund deposit requirements, and repeal or revise provisions related to safety helmets and child restraint devices in negligence and damages law. The Senate also received committee reports advancing House Bill 34, Senate Bills 204, 241, 77, 152, 190, and 143, along with confirmations for Elaine Luna and Grace Margaret Herrera to the New Mexico Highlands University Board of Regents. The Rules Committee also reported on the governor’s appointment of Don Walters as child advocate for the Office of the Child Advocate.
The chamber also adopted a Senate resolution recognizing February 6, 2026, as New Mexico Speech, Language, and Hearing Association Day, with Senator Pope speaking in support of audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Throughout the session, members repeatedly acknowledged the prior night’s Senate-House basketball game, which raised more than $26,000 for cancer, and used the occasion to thank participants and guests. No roll-call votes were recorded in the transcript beyond voice votes adopting the committee reports and the unanimous-consent actions on floor procedures and guest access.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- SafeFlight Solutions is also a repair provider.
- SafeFlight Solutions is also a repair provider.
- SafeFlight Solutions is also a repair provider.
- SafeFlight Solutions is also a repair provider.
- SafeFlight Solutions is also a repair provider.
Committee:
House Appropriations
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of Color Apr 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a lot more room to continue to develop, nurture, and provide a place for boys and men of color
- The impact is clear: the strategy provides an alternative for Black and Brown youth.
- Aaron Vines, Executive Director for A.M.E.N., African American Male Education Network and Development
- They provide them core courses in small classrooms with social justice educators.
- And they provide them, you know, tutoring, advising.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- thereafter, kratom processors must certify to the LCB that they are in compliance with the act and provide
- out of the hands of kids and community members to ensure that we're protecting our communities and providing
- I'm here to provide comments on HB 2291 as other.
- It's important that consumer protections are provided in the regulated substances space.
- providing wine and beer.
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.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2120 provides a reasonable and necessary correction.
- E-bikes provide Texans with the ability to enjoy the beauty of our state parks in an active, sustainable
- we continue to lead in outdoor recreation access in a way that protects all trail users this. will provide
- Second, it provides critical clarity by updating the transportation code to distinguish true electric
- CSHB 4089 strikes that balance, supporting access, enabling local control, and providing the consumer
Bills:
HB 535 , HB 2120 , HB 2822 , HB 3243 , HB 3457 , HB 3544 , HB 4089 , HB 4192 , HB 4669 , HB 4868 , HB 4955 , HB 5253 , HB 5669 , SB 1371 , SB 1919 , SB 2001
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County