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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Nov 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Extending pre-service and in-service professional development.
- Learning English and Spanish is just not translating; it is service. Service to whom? All people.
- We have to be careful with summative data.
- So will you take care of that and get a group of people to submit it?
- We have to direct this report, John. All right, thank you, Mr. Chair.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the support services grant program. the support services grant program.
- program to get money to provide services program to get money to provide support<00:03:50.239><c> services
- And it care is provided in Minnesota.
- We certainly want do want to be careful.
- </c> want to make sure we're being careful want to make sure we're being careful about<00:41:29.040><
Bills:
HF3732
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Jun 4th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Transcript Highlights:
- It could be a public service announcement or other forms of media that would be free. Pardon me?
- So the only thing we really worked on is, and we are working on it now to get it taken care of.
- now to get it taken care. All right. Does anyone have questions of the mayor, Senator Clark?
- We're very much aware when it comes to health care and other things.
- And so I appreciate you caring for your community, and so do we. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- legacy of service and love.
- and life-saving medical procedures, including reproductive care and gender-affirming care, and that
- We know that health care, particularly, is under attack.
- We know that health care, particularly, is under attack.
- I rise to present AB 1970, which would prohibit health care service plans and insurers from requiring
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call and opened with a prayer and pledge, then held a ceremonial observance for Jewish American Heritage Month. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 195 by Assembly Member Gabriel was presented with extensive remarks from members of multiple caucuses highlighting Jewish Californians’ contributions, the importance of solidarity amid rising antisemitism, and themes of tikkun olam and tzedakah. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 67 co-authors were added, and the chamber then recognized 14 honorees for their service in public life, philanthropy, media, faith leadership, education, and civic engagement.
The floor also featured guest introductions and a procedural vote on Assembly Constitutional Amendment 9 by Assembly Member Borrero, which would add affordability as a required consideration in CPUC rate-making, remove telecommunications from the commission’s portfolio, create an office of broadband, and expand legislative appointments. The amendment was adopted. The Assembly then moved through a long third-reading file, passing measures including AB 1697 delaying implementation of a 2025 employment law, AB 2322 on stormwater permit definitions, AB 1653 on hearing-illness education, AB 2274 closing a loophole involving secrecy in trafficking cases, AB 2512 on Anaheim Angels naming language tied to a land exemption, AB 1956 prioritizing young men and boys in suicide prevention, and AB 2273 addressing prosecutorial handling of a local sexual abuse case.
Additional bills passed included AB 1809 extending job order contracting for school and community college districts, AB 1970 banning step therapy for serious mental illness and substance use disorder medications, AB 1973 expanding practice authority for advanced practice clinicians, AB 2055 updating vessel law, and AB 2059 narrowing CEQA vehicle-mile-traveled mitigation for certain rural highway projects. The Assembly also adopted ACR 186 designating May 2026 as California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month and H.R. 11 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia after a lengthy debate that included support from several caucuses and some disagreement over the resolution’s framing of current threats to LGBTQ+ communities.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The nomination of Holly Pregman is withdrawn from the Committee of Health and Human Services.
- The Secretary is directed to record the action and transmit the bill to the governor.
- The Secretary is directed to record the action and transmit the bill to the House.
- The Secretary is directed to record the action and transmit the bill to the House.
- The Secretary is directed to record the action and transmit the bill to the House.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a series of guest introductions recognizing Maricopa County Community Colleges Day at the Capitol, the Doctor of the Day, Glendale Community College leadership, and other visitors. The chamber also received a gubernatorial communication withdrawing Holly Prangman’s nomination to the State Board of Psychologist Examiners.
The body then considered multiple bills in Committee of the Whole. Measures advanced included HB 2342 on planned communities/HOA-related provisions, HB 2456 on small modular reactors and energy siting, HB 2457 on power plant and transmission line siting, HB 2752 on Commerce Authority trade offices, and HB 2923 on mental health court-ordered treatment, with several floor amendments adopted. Additional bills were also advanced from later calendars, including HB 2249 on parents’ bill of rights remedies, HB 2482 on school facilities and building renewal grants, HB 2895 on Native American language instruction certification, HB 2661 and HB 2662 on family law/parenting issues, HB 2793 on annexation procedures, HB 2805 on electronic signatures and nomination petitions, HB 467 on voter registration status, HCM 2005 on foreign government property ownership, HCM 2006 on Endangered Species Act reform, HB 2641 on PFAS firefighting foam prohibition, HB 2673 on incarcerated persons and mental illness treatment, HB 2745 on legislative subpoena/contempt, HB 2763 on shooting range closure conditions, and HCM 2011 on Mexican wolf delisting.
The Senate then took up third-reading votes on several measures. HB 2035 on child welfare and placement passed 17-10, with senators citing concerns about kinship care definitions and LGBTQ exclusions. HB 2109, HB 2189, HB 2244, HB 2440, HB 2594, and HB 2932 all passed by varying margins, and HCM 2007 on renaming State Route 69 also passed. HCR 2059, supporting county sheriffs, passed after debate over the “supreme constitutional authority” language, with some senators objecting to what they described as a conspiratorial framing and others defending sheriffs’ constitutional role. SB 1503 on first responders’ state death benefits passed with the required emergency and supermajority votes, and HB 2342 and HB 2456 later passed on third reading. The Senate also agreed to a free conference committee on HB 2000 and adjourned until April 16, 2026, after announcing several conference committee meetings.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:07:18.639><c> system</c> connected to the VA Health Care system connected to the VA Health Care
- Wore the uniform of this country and, because of their service, incurred service-connected injuries that
- c> care</c><00:16:01.399><c> impacts</c><00:16:02.399><c> every</c> States foster care impacts every
- </c> tax funds expand evidence-based services tax funds expand evidence-based services to<00:17:28.319
- </c> Foster youth transitioning out of care Foster youth transitioning out of care among<00:17:34.840
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 10, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- and human services child support.
- We don't want AI squeezing out in a bunch of different directions.
- from the social service agency to say you had to increase performance.
- Next, Jeff Ivey chief of staff of the Department of Management Services.
- I am executive director of the Florida Public Service Commission.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, there is no direct fiscal impact.
- They don't get retirement or health care benefits.
- Thomas Muley, Office of Technology Services. Mr.
- I don't care what the FAA says. I don't.
- I don't care what the FAA says. Thank you. I don't.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 513 by Representative Young, which would regulate name, image, and likeness activity for intercollegiate and interscholastic athletes, especially high school athletes. Young said the bill reflects recommendations from a task force and sets guardrails such as parental consent and prohibited NIL categories. The committee adopted a technical amendment and then reported the bill favorably as amended.
Members then heard several Senate bills from Senator Mizell and Senator Cloud. Senate Bill 233 would create a statewide data exchange compact to allow state agencies to share information more efficiently; it was reported favorably. Senate Bill 300 would make various changes to the Procurement Code, including auction techniques, sole sourcing for consulting services in limited cases, and procurement process clarifications; it was reported favorably. Senate Bill 303 would allow executive branch agencies to buy or share technology solutions with other states and use the federal GSA schedule, and it was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 411, removing a 20-year lease limitation for certain Orleans Parish state property, was also reported favorably.
The committee spent substantial time on House Bill 660 and House Bill 719, both dealing with district attorney funding and staffing. HB 660 would raise the state warrant amount for assistant district attorney salaries from $50,000 to $60,000, with supporters arguing it is needed to recruit and retain prosecutors; an opposition witness argued the state should fund both prosecutors and public defenders more equitably. The committee adopted an amendment making the bill effective only upon appropriation and reported it favorably as amended. HB 719 would increase the number of assistant district attorney warrants statewide, with most of the new warrants directed to Baton Rouge, St. Tammany, and Caddo; it too was amended to be subject to appropriation and reported favorably as amended. House Bill 596, which would have created an inactive well-feet assessment credit for oil and gas operators, was voluntarily deferred after concerns that it could reduce funding for the oil field site restoration fund.
Later, the committee reported favorably as amended House Bill 802, which redirects existing revenue to watershed and flood restoration work in the Amite River Basin, and House Bill 940, which creates a task force and rules framework for law enforcement responses to unlawful drone activity. It also reported favorably House Bill 76 on coverage for orally administered anti-cancer medications, House Bill 950 on consumer protection materials for seniors, and began discussion of House Bill 1028, which would require higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for non-emergency medical transportation providers.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Jul 9th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We did receive 28 million last year for the lead service line funding.
- A lot of years of service on it. We're looking ahead right now.
- And so, I have directed my water department to go and move this water meter.
- It's heartwarming to see them taking care of themselves. Well, thank you for that.
- As you can tell, I'm a storyteller, so be careful.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We have responsibility to oversee Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care organizations, the child
- He added that in disability services, when the vast majority of the service is the labor of the direct
- Department of Human Services, Smart Choice Healthcare Group, and the appeal of Trinity Home Care Services
- versus the Department of nobility care versus the Department of Human<01:46:55.080><c> Services</c><
- </c> uh the appeal of Trinity of home care uh the appeal of Trinity of home care services<01:47:13.760
Committee:
Senate Human Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Nearly 30% of direct care workers for long-term services are...
- Nearly 30% of direct care workers for long-term services are...
- Nearly 30% of direct care immigrants.
- Nearly 30% of direct care workers<01:10:19.360><c> for</c><01:10:19.600><c> long-term</c><01:10:20.239
- ><c> services</c><01:10:20.719><c> are</c> Workers for long-term services are immigrants who care for
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- And if we say we stay about public safety, we care so much about public safety, then when you care about
- I'm the Executive Director of Prisoner's Legal Services of Massachusetts, the statewide legal service
- I currently reside in a rest home which has 24-hour care. I am not receiving proper medical care.
- These people deserve a chance to receive proper medical care because the care in prison barely meets
- services that would have provided superior care.
Summary:
The hearing before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security focused on several correction-related bills, including visitation reform, elder and medical parole, incarcerated persons’ human rights, and creation of an independent correctional oversight office. Vice Chair Christopher Worrell chaired the hearing in place of Chair Dan Cahill for much of the session and explained that the committee would first hear from incarcerated individuals remotely, then move to public testimony. The committee repeatedly enforced three-minute limits and accepted written testimony as well.
Much of the testimony from incarcerated people emphasized that visitation is central to rehabilitation, family stability, and reentry, and that current DOC policies—visitor caps, pre-approval requirements, scheduling rules, dress-code enforcement, and restrictions on contact—have reduced family contact and caused harm. Several speakers argued that elderly and medically frail prisoners should be released through parole because incarceration is costly, ineffective, and inhumane for people who pose little public-safety risk. Others described poor prison conditions, limited programming, inadequate healthcare, segregation-like housing, and the impact of K2 use, suicides, and self-harm. Supporters of the oversight bill said an independent office is needed to address racial disparities, grievance failures, and lack of accountability within the DOC.
A number of speakers tied their support to personal experiences, including alleged racial discrimination, denial of programs, and barriers to family visits. Some testified that rehabilitative programming, education, and restorative justice reduce violence and improve outcomes, while others said the DOC spends too little on programming and too much on punishment. Committee members asked a few follow-up questions, including about K2 contraband and how to reduce drugs in facilities, and one member asked about typical visitation lengths. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony on the bills and several witnesses urged favorable reports.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I guess, so my question directed to you, Mr.
- I guess, so my question directed to you, Mr.
- And I would just say be careful what you wish for.
- I think both these bills go that direction to do that.
- I think both these bills go that direction to do that.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to start with public hearing on House Bill 2668, directing the relocation of the Bob Oak
- assistance to certain hunger relief organizations for direct purchase.
- And that's one of the reasons why I care so much about our farms and our farm sector.
- So I think this is good business, and the state should take care of these types of vessels.
- So I think this is good business, and the state should take care of these types of vessels.
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee met on February 4, with public hearing and executive action on several bills. The main public hearing was on House Bill 2668, as proposed substitute, which would direct the Department of Fish and Wildlife to identify and pursue relocation of the Bob Oak Game Farm and to plan remediation of the current site. Testimony from the bill sponsor, Centralia city officials, Lewis County public health staff, a tribal member, and residents strongly supported relocation, citing nitrate contamination in a sole-source aquifer, risks to drinking water for Centralia and nearby households, and the need for long-term public health protection. The committee also heard that interim mitigation measures such as point-of-use filters and water/sewer extensions were underway, but witnesses said relocation was the only durable solution. The bill was added to the day’s executive session as an unusual late addition, then later passed out of committee on a voice vote with a due pass recommendation.
During executive session, the committee also acted on House Bill 2598, creating a Salmon Advisory Commission; House Bill 2619, creating a legislative task force to reduce regulatory stress in agriculture; House Bill 2199, dealing with derelict vessels and disposal timelines; House Bill 2463, which revises agricultural donation and farm-to-food pantry programs; and House Bill 1735, which prohibits force-feeding birds and related foie gras sales. Amendments were considered on several bills, including a DNR amendment to the vessel bill and a narrowing amendment to the force-feeding bill, which failed. The committee approved House Bill 2598 by a 6-5 vote, and House Bill 2619, House Bill 2199, House Bill 2463, House Bill 1735, and House Bill 2668 all received due pass recommendations, with some on voice votes and others by recorded roll call. The chair noted that moving House Bill 2668 in executive session the same day as public hearing was highly unusual and done because of the bill’s urgency and bipartisan support.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/30/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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- We do have ancillary services,<00:24:29.440><c> dialysis,</c> services, dialysis, services, dialysis,
- </c> necessarily need hospital level of care necessarily need hospital level of care but<00:38:43.119
- </c> is a critically important area of care. is a critically important area of care.
- /c><02:02:56.599><c> that</c><02:02:57.599><c> every</c> care and hospice care so that every care and
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:29.120><c> members</c> generations of women and service members generations of women and service
- ,</c><00:07:11.200><c> steadfast</c> courageous service, steadfast courageous service, steadfast dedication
- It's her work that led to the founding of Maryland's Child Protective Services agency.
- </c> health care. health care.
- dedication,</c><00:24:44.400><c> and</c> their service, their dedication, and their service, their dedication
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- , and foster care.
- of Trans Family Support Services.
- of Trans Family Support Services.
- When we say that gender-affirming care is life-saving care, we're not being hyperbolic.
- don't receive any physical care.
Committee:
House Judiciary
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on civil rights, family law, privacy, housing, and artificial intelligence. SB 477 would clarify FEHA procedures for the Civil Rights Department; SB 450 would confirm California jurisdiction over certain adoption proceedings for families who move out of state, especially to protect LGBTQ parents; SB 683 would clarify injunctive relief for unauthorized use of a person’s name or likeness; SB 11 would create an AI abuse framework with warnings and evidence-related standards; SB 808 would speed judicial review of local housing permit denials; and SCR 66 would designate May 1 as Law Day and emphasize the rule of law. The committee also took up SB 59 and SB 497, both aimed at protecting transgender Californians’ privacy and safety, including confidentiality for name/gender change records and limits on disclosure of medical information related to gender-affirming care.
Testimony was largely supportive on the bills, with sponsors and advocates arguing they were needed to remove administrative barriers, protect families, speed housing production, and respond to harassment, doxxing, and anti-trans threats. Opposition or concerns were raised on SB 683 about First Amendment issues and the proposed two-business-day compliance period for TROs, and on SB 808 from the Judicial Council about court workload and expedited timelines. SB 59 drew strong support from trans advocates and family groups, while opponents argued it would improperly seal public records and raise constitutional and public-safety concerns. SB 497 was presented as a response to out-of-state efforts to access prescription and medical data tied to gender-affirming care.
The committee approved SB 477, SB 450, SB 683 as amended, SB 11 as amended, SB 808, SB 59 as amended, SB 497, and SCR 66, generally on party-line or near-unanimous votes. Several members requested to be added as coauthors on SB 450 and SCR 66, and the authors repeatedly said they would continue working with opponents on amendments, especially for SB 683 and SB 808. The transcript also included a brief consent-calendar vote on additional measures, which were advanced as well.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- and are a proven effective way to provide services and housing to our unsheltered community.
- teams to enhance continuity of care and to facilitate better outcomes.
- We definitely believe they move the bill in the right direction.
- I was born into foster care and adopted. It took me 40 years to find my birth mother.
- I adopted my daughter through Alameda County foster care.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - House Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony
Arizona House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And then Aza Abusef, the executive director of CARE.
- And I want to introduce Pedro Cohns with Adelante Health Care.
- Adelante Health Care started providing services to farm workers here in the state of Arizona, and he
- And I want to introduce Pedro Cohns with Adelante Health Care.
- Adelante Health Care started providing services to farm workers here in the state of Arizona, and he
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-Public Safety and Judiciary 2ND REVISED Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- And then for legal services, revocation hearings brought back in-house.
- They are directed by statute to aim at the regional average pay.
- This fund to the loan servicers.
- Our core values are integrity, excellence, and customer service.
- So we do have all that taken care of.