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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Apr 15th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm honored to be here today to testify in support of Senate Bill 2743, an act addressing staged suicide
- services are open to all who seek help, we are especially equipped to provide culturally informed support
- So we are here in strong support of Senate Bill 3021, as it will help Massachusetts districts better
- So for those reasons and more, we urge our support on this bill. Thank you very much.
- I'm our head of operations here to testify in support of S. 2861.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a public hearing with opening remarks from Senate Chair John Cronin and House Chair Dan Cahill, followed by member introductions and instructions on testimony time limits. The committee heard testimony on several bills, including S. 2743 addressing staged suicides, S. 2861 creating a special commission on school bus safety, and S. 3021 updating Massachusetts student transportation rules.
On S. 2743, advocates and family members described cases in which domestic violence deaths were allegedly misclassified as accidents or suicides, arguing the bill would improve training and require more careful investigation when there is a known history of abuse. Testimony emphasized the need for law enforcement, district attorneys, and medical examiners to recognize signs of coercive control and staged scenes. Committee members asked about current investigative practices and noted that sudden deaths are already reviewed by medical examiners and prosecutors, but that better training and awareness may still be needed.
On S. 2861, Amanda Taylor testified emotionally about her daughter Summer Steel, who died after being trapped in a school bus door, and urged adoption of anti-pinch sensor technology on future buses. Representative Sabadosa and a company representative said the technology already exists, is used in other transportation sectors, and could prevent similar tragedies; they noted estimated retrofit and prospective costs and pointed to Maine’s similar action. On S. 3021, Ever Driven and Chamber of Progress supported modernizing vehicle requirements for alternative student transportation, arguing that current rules are designed for full-size buses and make it harder for districts to serve homeless students, foster youth, and students with disabilities. The hearing ended after testimony concluded, and the committee voted to adjourn.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Autonomous vehicles regulated 3/4/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:59.600><c> and</c> testifiers uh share their uh support and testifiers uh share their uh support
- </c> in support of HF3513. in support of HF3513.
- </c> [clears throat] chamber supports House [clears throat] chamber supports House File<00:36:02.960>
- Such fees could support operations.
- </c> Minnesota Trucking Association supports Minnesota Trucking Association supports the<00:47:30.720
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/21/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I support students through trauma, behavior, and instability while being asked to adapt, create, be flexible
- I support students through trauma,<00:04:24.600><c> behavior,</c><00:04:25.280><c> and</c><00:04:25.400
- But with less time and support. support. support.
- Pension support would. So, please support pension bill 4860.
- Pension support would. So, please support pension bill 4860.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing -continued- Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I strongly support House Bill 2897. I graduated from the University of Missouri–St.
- I strongly support House Bill 2897. I graduated from the University of Missouri–St.
- I'm asking for your support for House Bill 2353 today.
- Anyone else here in support of? Anyone here in support of? Good afternoon.
- And I testify today in support of House Bill 2241.
Summary:
The committee first continued the public hearing on House Bill 2897, which would expand optometrists’ authority to perform certain office-based procedures. Supporters, including an optometrist from rural Missouri, argued the bill would improve access to care in counties without resident ophthalmologists, reduce wait times and travel burdens, and better align scope of practice with optometry training. Opponents, including representatives of osteopathic physicians, raised concerns about patient safety, the lack of live-human-eye training in Missouri, and whether the bill would actually direct services to rural areas. The hearing then closed on HB 2897 without a vote.
The committee next heard House Bill 2353 on interior designers’ licensure and sign-and-seal authority. The sponsor and supporters said the bill modernizes the profession, moves oversight under the state’s architecture/engineering board, and would let licensed interior designers stamp their own non-structural work after education, testing, and experience requirements. Supporters emphasized workforce retention, consumer savings, and that interior designers are trained in fire/life safety, ADA, and code compliance. Opponents from engineering groups said they were still negotiating language but objected to provisions that could be read to require interior designers for broad categories of buildings or blur boundaries with architecture and engineering; they asked for clearer scope language and continued collaboration. No final action was taken.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2241, which would create a framework for certain faith-based residential child care facilities to operate outside the standard foster care licensing system under a new oversight board. The sponsor said the bill is intended to address a shortage of foster placements while allowing Christian homes to maintain their religious mission, with background checks, inspections, and reporting still required. Supporters from Christian child care agencies said the bill would preserve religious freedom and expand placement capacity. Opponents, including child advocacy and child abuse prevention groups and several legislators, argued the proposal would create a separate, less accountable system for vulnerable children, weaken state oversight, and risk repeating past abuse scandals; they said existing licensing rules already allow faith-based providers to participate. The discussion was extensive, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (03/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And the governor, the corner office, has noted that 325% would be supported.
- </c><00:28:30.200><c> so</c> that 325 % would be supported so that 325 % would be supported so therefore
- However, out of my willingness to be supportive of the sponsor, I thought we could retain this bill and
- of the sponsor um I be supportive of the sponsor um I thought<00:53:23.799><c> just</c><00:53:24.400
- </c><01:08:17.520><c> can</c><01:08:17.679><c> be</c> limited and bad behavior can be limited and bad
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 167, a PFAS-related measure expanding the state’s restrictions to include ski wax and related fluorocarbons. The sponsor said the bill was a follow-up to last year’s PFAS law and largely targeted products already off the market, describing it as a reaffirmation of the state’s intent to keep PFAS out of water. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the bill ought to pass and then placed it on the consent calendar.
Next, the committee considered House Bill 275 on health career credentialing requirements. The discussion centered on a proposal that would have required insurance companies to pay for training mandated by federal requirements. Members concluded that approach was not appropriate and voted unanimously to make the bill inexpedient to legislate, then placed it on the consent calendar. House Bill 276, dealing with on-premise beverage license requirements, was then reconsidered after an initial ITL vote. The committee adopted an amendment creating a tavern license for establishments limited to patrons over 21, with a higher fee and no food requirement, and then voted 15-0 to recommend the bill ought to pass as amended; it was also placed on the consent calendar.
The committee then took up House Bill 310, which would establish a commission to study a regulatory framework for stable tokens and tokenization of real-world assets. The sponsor said the amendment added blockchain-based trusts and discussion of privacy and environmental concerns. The committee approved the amendment 16-0 and then voted 16-0 to recommend the bill ought to pass as amended, placing it on the consent calendar. House Bill 312, concerning intercollegiate student athletes’ right to earn compensation from name, image, and likeness, was retained because members said the issue was not ready and the NCAA had not resolved how to handle it. Finally, the committee began discussion of House Bill 316 on ground ambulance reimbursement, with an amendment that would replace the bill’s reimbursement provisions with a study commission; members debated how it related to another bill, HB 725, and whether the amendment would delay immediate relief for ambulance providers.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> uh disruptive or violent uh behavioral uh disruptive or violent uh behavioral issues<00:05:38.160
- They still need to have appropriate housing, a way to support themselves, programming, supports in the
- They still need to have appropriate housing, a way to support themselves, programming, supports in the
- So with that, I support the bill.
- So I was the one and um I'm a very huge supporter of libraries, a huge supporter of the privacy.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a board-certified behavioral analyst appointed by the Arkansas Psychology Board.
- And then the third one is supported employment.
- So the goal is for them to kind of, you know, move up to the supported employment, you know.
- And this is actually the thrift store... ...move up to supported employment, you know.
- And then you might notice there's no supported employment, that is the job opportunity in the community
Committee:
All TASK FORCE ON AUTISM
Summary:
The Arkansas Legislative Autism Task Force approved the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes and discussed several vacant membership slots, including positions tied to the Arkansas Psychology Board, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, UAMS, and parent or guardian appointments. Members said they would try to fill the vacancies and, if not, include the issue in the legislative report and consider statutory changes in the next General Assembly.
The task force then heard from the Developmental Disabilities Provider Association and Civitan Services about DDPA’s role in supporting 80 provider organizations serving more than 13,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 75 counties. They described services such as early intervention day programs, adult day programs, supported employment, intermediate care facilities, work activities, and community/residential waiver services, and said autism falls within the populations they serve. They also shared survey information on services used by older adults with IDD and offered contact information for providers.
Members also heard a proposal to amend Act 656 of 2021 to add licensed psychological practitioners as qualified providers for autism waiver-related evaluations. The presenter argued this would reduce wait times, avoid duplicate assessments, and help families access services sooner, while noting that Arkansas Medicaid already pays for some of these evaluations. Task force members and Dr. Scott discussed the roles of psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and the possibility of using training or board oversight to ensure evaluators are properly qualified, with some noting that speech pathologists’ inclusion has historical and clinical roots. The task force also said it still needs a future discussion on fraud, plans to invite the Attorney General’s office, and wants to identify priorities for the 2027 session before adjourning.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Feb 12th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Colleagues, I rise today to speak in strong support of S-2947. Thank you.
- All those in support, please stand.
- I rise today in support of S. 2947. Thank you, Madam President.
- I rise today in support of S. 2947, filed by my colleague, the gentleman from Springfield.
- So with that, I hope my colleagues join me in supporting this amendment. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate began with recognitions, welcoming four young women from Quincy and Lawrence who were at the State House advocating on climate issues. The chamber then adopted an adjournment in memory of Nancy Driscoll of Attleboro, with remarks honoring her long public service at the State House and her family’s legacy of service.
The main business was Senate No. 2947, an act regarding fair housing practices in the Commonwealth. Senators Gomez and Payano spoke in strong support, describing housing discrimination against voucher holders and people of color, and explaining that the bill would expand enforcement authority, increase penalties for repeat violations, require annual complaint summaries, and mandate fair housing training for real estate licensees. Senator Lovely also supported the bill, citing her experience in real estate and the need for stronger fair housing education and enforcement.
Several amendments were considered. Senator Tarr’s amendment to add HUD-related certification, notice, and corrective-action requirements for municipalities and public agencies was debated but defeated on a roll call vote, 6-30. Senator Kennedy’s gender-neutral wording amendment was adopted, as was Senator Payano’s amendment requiring publication of suspended as well as revoked licenses. Senator Keenan’s amendment to anonymize complaint summaries was also adopted. Senator Edwards withdrew an amendment on housing access for returning citizens, and other amendments were withdrawn. The Ways and Means amendment, as amended, was adopted, and the bill was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed by a unanimous roll call vote of 38-0. The Senate then adjourned to meet again the following Tuesday, also noting John Arizian and Nancy Driscoll in memory.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Agriculture and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- I urge you to consider alternative measures such as expanding resources and support from licensed wildlife
- Um, because while we support wildlife, this bill removes critical safeguards, threatens public safety
- The underground world of wildlife care is born not from cruelty but from compassion, sorrow, and support
- And these citizens are acting with good intentions, but without support, this falls far short from what
- But there's a lot of vets that support this. Some of them it's underground.
Committee:
House Agriculture and Forestry
Keywords:
wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, good samaritan, injured animals, orphaned animals, debilitated wildlife, wild birds, wild animals, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, permit exemption, animal rescue, animal welfare, veterinary medicine, veterinary licensing, animal cruelty, wildlife care, rehabilitation act, non-federally protected species, endangered species
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Feb 27th, 2025
Children and Youth Health
Transcript Highlights:
- Supporters of this bill are simply asking manufacturers to comply with asking manufacturers to comply
- We definitely support the intent behind this bill. We believe that children need to be protected.
- Just urge my fellow committee members to support both of these bills.
- The broad support of parents and organizations for the simplest solution should not be overlooked.
- Facebook now supports... You heard that others are... now supports...
Committee:
Senate Children and Youth Health
Keywords:
internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (03/05/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- I strongly support sober living and, whether it's, you know, from drugs or alcohol, I do support them
- </c><00:31:42.000><c> small</c> find something that supports small find something that supports small
- I appreciate the opportunity to come and testify in support of Senate Bill 302.
- dogs and emotional support dogs or just dogs and emotional support dogs or just dogs<01:05:34.720><c>
- </c> between service and emotional support between service and emotional support and<01:13:32.560><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> data,</c><00:30:31.760><c> like</c> These apps track behavioral data, like These apps track behavioral
- </c> in support of freelancers. in support of freelancers.
- </c> support today. Okay. support today. Okay.
- This is a good time to ask for fraud support.
- If you need something, folks uh support.
Summary:
The Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee met to discuss worker misclassification, beginning with approval of the March 4, 2026 minutes and a note that a late-posted bill would not be heard at this time. Chair Pinto opened the hearing by framing misclassification as timely and invited Lea Takapu of the Attorney General’s office to explain the issue. Takapu described misclassification as labeling workers as independent contractors when they are really employees, which can deprive workers of minimum wage, overtime, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, and other protections while also reducing tax revenue. She said the Attorney General’s office and the MEAP partnership have been working on the issue and cited estimates that Minnesota workers lose billions annually and the state loses hundreds of millions to over a billion dollars in revenue, while noting that legitimate independent contracting is not the target.
Members questioned how the committee could rely on estimates when the exact number of misclassified workers is unknown. Takapu responded that the figures were based on studies and complaint data, and that underground or undocumented work makes exact counts difficult. Chair Pinto noted the numbers were estimates and referenced a 2024 Legislative Auditor finding that Minnesota lacked an adequate, coordinated approach to proper worker classification, while saying progress had been made since then.
Several industry witnesses then testified in support of stronger enforcement. Kevin Pranis of LiUNA said misclassification remains rampant in parts of construction, especially drywall, stucco, thin stone, and broadband installation, and argued it is tax, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation fraud that harms law-abiding contractors and taxpayers. Matt Wollers of Braxton and Sons said his company loses bids to competitors that misclassify workers, creating a labor-cost advantage of 30% or more, and asked for meaningful enforcement rather than new legislation, including regular unannounced jobsite visits. Jesse Madison of Purple Tally Productions said misclassification is anti-competition and described examples from live events and entertainment, urging front-end checks on workers’ compensation, unemployment coverage, and W-2 versus 1099 status before work begins. The next testifier, Ben Ballou of the Minnesota Nurses Association, began his remarks as the transcript ended.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-HWN, WAM-PSM, WAM-CPN Informational Briefings 01-08-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The military support of his data points.
- not the only avenue to correct behavior.
- not the only avenue to correct behavior.
- So, thank you for your support there.
- </c><01:42:04.800><c> the</c> intent of that program is to support the intent of that program is to support
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have one in support: Everett Johnson. You have three minutes. Thank you.
- At this time, I'm asking for this committee to support this legislation, get it through, and let's get
- You on that, Representative England, you think you can support the bill after that?
- By some estimates, there are fewer than 400 officers on the street now, and we’ve got to support law
- Accountability is not confused with us not supporting law enforcement.
Committee:
House Public Safety and Homeland Security
Keywords:
criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, HB224, Alabama, obstructing governmental operations, first responder, emergency responder, police, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, public safety, harassment, interference with emergency personnel, crime, Class A misdemeanor, emergency scene
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This fund supports serious jeopardy.
- </c> supported important local institutions supported important local institutions including<00:16:03.360
- I support this bill.
- </c> support of this amendment. support of this amendment. Time's<00:46:32.240><c> expired.
- The speaker must allow the behavior.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 2:00PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><00:12:06.000><c> local</c> really talking about supporting local really talking about supporting
- I appreciate you. support heavily uh a bill like SB2912, support heavily uh a bill like SB2912, which
- . support. support.
- First up, Realtors in support.
- So, support with reservations. >> Okay. So, support with reservations.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Keywords:
liquor tax, alcohol, inflation adjustment, small craft breweries, public health, tenant rights, housing stability, landlord-tenant code, eviction prevention, multilingual resources, condominium, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, attorneys' fees, common expenses, construction defects, building code, statute of repose, statute of limitations
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1991, which would change Hawaii’s liquor excise tax structure to an ABV-based system. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii took no position and stood on written comments. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and an individual testifier who described surviving a drunk-driving crash, argued that higher alcohol taxes reduce alcohol-related harms, save lives, and generate additional state revenue. The public health witness cited alcohol-related harms as a major preventable cause of death and said the tax increase would have only a small annual cost for most consumers.
Most industry testimony was in opposition. Representatives of Lanikai Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, the Wine Institute, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association said the bill would sharply raise taxes on beer and wine, squeeze already thin margins, and threaten local jobs and businesses. They argued Hawaii producers already face high costs for labor, energy, shipping, and compliance, and said an ABV-based tax would be difficult to administer, would require additional testing and labeling work, and could reduce consumer choice. Several industry witnesses urged lawmakers to instead adopt a small-producer or class 18 carveout, with one suggesting a cap tied to 60,000 barrels.
Committee members questioned the brewers about alcohol content testing, labeling, and whether smaller producers already measure ABV. Witnesses said many local producers do not certify ABV for in-state sales, that yeast and fermentation can vary by batch, and that an ABV-based system could require more testing than current practice. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:25:38.760><c> or</c> what kinds of legislation to support or what kinds of legislation to support
- </c><01:17:20.120><c> it</c> good bill and I will be supporting it good bill and I will be supporting
- I am here in support of Senate File 569.
- I am here in support of Senate File 569.
- have some uh supportive letters that are have some uh supportive letters that are in<01:44:49.760><c>
Committee:
Senate Elections
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> increasing these um these uh support increasing these um these uh support systems<00:35:16.480><
- </c><00:39:26.800><c> to</c> targeted uh and broad-based supports to targeted uh and broad-based supports
- Alongside the student support personnel aid program, we also passed a grant program for the student support
- ><c> personnel</c> Alongside the student support personnel Alongside the student support personnel aid
- </c> program for the student support program for the student support personnel<00:41:50.160><c> uh</c
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- There does need to be changing behavior.
- The DNR supports the revised language reflected in the DE1.
- The DNR supports<00:58:42.240><c> the</c><00:58:42.480><c> revised</c><00:58:42.960><c> language</c><
- 00:58:43.280><c> that's</c> supports the revised language that's supports the revised language that's
- So I'm asking for<01:17:36.159><c> your</c><01:17:36.400><c> support</c><01:17:36.960><c> for</c><01:
Keywords:
crossbow, crossbow hunting, archery season, deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, common carp, rough fish, game and fish, wildlife management, hunting license, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, sunset clause, expiration removal, archery equipment, outdoor recreation, infectious waste, pathological waste
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a board-certified behavioral analyst appointed by the Arkansas Psychology Board.
- The third program is supported employment.
- The goal is for them to move up to supported employment.
- The goal is to move on to supported employment if they can.
- You may notice there is no supported employment listed.
Committee:
All TASK FORCE ON AUTISM