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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pension Funding Council Jun 23rd, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Pension Funding Council
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, Mitch DeCamp, Office of the State Actuary.
- That is the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
- That is the board that oversees the community and technical colleges in the state.
- We see declining rates for all plans except for State Patrol on the bottom there.
- We've been hearing almost universally from cities across the state that they're looking at budget shortfalls
Committee:
Joint Pension Funding Council
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- There are five other states that have created portals, and the waiver of all There are five other states
- You mentioned other states, and I forgot what you said. How many other states do this?
- Each state that has one, Well, relatively new.
- for State Courts.
- Please state your name and who you represent. I'm Mariah Wineski.
Committee:
House Judiciary
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington state has operated under the same-side loading requirements for decades under RCW 46.61.370
- Modern routing software already includes curbside pickup optimization, and Washington state proves that
- HP1219 isn't experimental.<00:48:24.960><c> Washington</c><00:48:25.359><c> state</c><00:48:25.520><c
- Washington state has experimental.
- </c><00:49:15.359><c> has</c> Washington state proves that this has Washington state proves that this
Committee:
House Transportation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 11th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, the resolution encourages states, other states in California, to find ways to limit the
- The state of Montana will have this exact issue in front of voters in November.
- Steve's commitment to and passion for service made our state a better place.
- Steve leaves a legacy of leaving the state better than he found it.
- James proudly served in the United States Air Force for 24 years.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and handled several procedural matters, including referral of AB 686 to Rules, approval of motions to advance Budget and Fiscal Review Committee measures and adopt authors’ amendments, and requests to move AB 28 and AB 2539 to the inactive file. The chamber also confirmed two gubernatorial appointments: Maggie Hallahan to the Bodina Waterways Commission and Kansasaki to the Building Standards Commission.
On the floor, members took up two resolutions focused on public awareness and policy messaging. SCR 181 designated June 10 as Family Justice Center Day and highlighted the work of Family Justice Centers serving survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking; it passed 36-0. SR 112 declared June 14-20 as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week to encourage awareness, family health-history sharing, and early screening; it also passed unanimously. SJR 18, a resolution opposing the Citizens United decision and calling for limits on corporate influence and dark money in elections, generated extended debate over campaign finance, transparency, unions, nonprofits, and corporate political spending before passing 28-8.
The consent calendar was then adopted on a 35-0 vote. The session concluded with multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, including Larry Mazzola, Sr., Steve Zaley, and James J. McClain, Sr., followed by announcements that the Senate would recess and reconvene on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 2 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 11th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She's a licensed United States Coast Guard captain and joined the commission in 2024.
- The state of Montana will have this exact issue in front of voters in November.
- Steve's commitment to and passion for service made our state a better place.
- Steve leaves a legacy of leaving the state better than he found it.
- James proudly served in the United States Air Force for 24 years.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/15/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- . states. states.
- </c> other states. other states. >> Thank<01:20:25.760><c> you.
- A state tax. Did you Did you >> I'm sorry. A state tax.
- </c> the state. the state.
- </c> this state. this state.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Affairs Committee regarding elections, House Bill 889 by the State Affairs Committee regarding state
- procurement, House Bill 890 by the State Affairs Committee regarding state government, House Bill 900
- by the Ways and Means Committee regarding state affairs, Senate Bill 1321 by the State Affairs Committee
- Doe, that the federal government has placed an unfunded mandate on the state of Idaho and any other state
- Doe, that the federal government has placed an unfunded mandate on the state of Idaho and any other state
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jul 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- With state collaboration, we can scale and replicate these initiatives across the state.
- Effects across the state.
- The issues that he stated here.
- Around our state and our country.
- Are they from the university level, the state level, or the federal level?
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Jan 21, 2025, 10:00AM HST - State of the State Address
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> today I'm incredibly proud of our state today I'm incredibly proud of our state and<00:17:17.760
- <00:17:26.079><c> of</c><00:17:26.240><c> Hawaii</c><00:17:26.760><c> is</c> state of Hawaii is state
- </c> continues to be that we make the state continues to be that we make the state more<00:20:57.000>
- state in the nation State and the safest state in the nation but<00:38:48.000><c> we</c><00:38:48.119
- </c> reducing carbon emissions in our state reducing carbon emissions in our state we<00:39:03.760><c
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I go to Arizona State University, and I'm majoring in justice studies and political science.
- We have lots of students wanting to come from out of state to go to the University of Arizona, but not
- Arizona State University does that.
- The report that is done by Arizona State University is based largely on surveys for all of the positions
- University, Dr.
Committee:
House Education
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Aug 20th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's really unfortunate, just given the state of everything happening in our state right now.
- The state.
- **Witness**: We're through Mountain State States Reciprocal Risk Retention Group.
- of Washington.
- And programming at ECECD and across the state.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jul 17th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I know being a state representative or an elected official at the state level is a lot of free time.
- So we've been asking the state government and state legislature to request additional funding to get
- the state of Arizona.
- At the state level, it's accurate.
- The state constitution requires the state to provide at-risk students with a sufficient education.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 4/2/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the federal government, we as a state the federal government, we as a state really<00:12:35.040>
- </c> supporting our veterans in our state. supporting our veterans in our state.
- </c> 20-year veteran, United States Navy. 20-year veteran, United States Navy.
- And of the nine state of that war.
- </c> refuge in the United States. refuge in the United States.
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- All other support and opposition can be stated at the standing mic when called upon to simply state name
- All other support and opposition can be stated at the standing mic when called upon to simply state name
- All other support and opposition can be stated at the standing mic when called upon to simply state name
- We wouldn't be the first state.
- The State of Washington has already pushed forward legislation that would allow up to 12 months of HRT
Summary:
The committee heard several health-related bills, with extensive testimony on maternal health, prenatal safety, privacy, valley fever, Medi-Cal contracting, anti-discrimination protections, and health data sharing. SB 32 would require time-and-distance standards for labor and delivery units in health plan networks; the author and supporters said it would address maternity care deserts and improve access, while health plans opposed. SB 646 would require testing and public disclosure for toxic elements in prenatal vitamins; supporters emphasized fetal and maternal safety and transparency, while industry opponents warned it could confuse consumers or lead to reduced nutrient content. Both bills drew broad support from medical and public health groups, and both were advanced on party-line or near-unanimous votes after committee discussion.
The committee also approved SB 313, which moves a parent’s birthplace on birth certificates into the confidential section to protect privacy, and SB 297, which directs CDPH to identify high-incidence valley fever regions and publish them for screening and awareness; valley fever experts and supporters stressed rising cases and the need for earlier diagnosis, while local health jurisdictions raised concerns about mandates. SB 324, dealing with Medi-Cal enhanced care management and community supports, would prioritize local community-based organizations and clarify contracting and data practices; it received strong support from nonprofits and community health advocates, with children’s hospitals and health plans seeking amendments, and it was sent forward after amendments were discussed.
The committee then considered SB 418, which would codify ACA nondiscrimination protections in state law and allow up to a 12-month prescription supply for hormone therapy when medically necessary. Supporters framed it as protecting continuity of care for transgender patients and others using hormone therapy, including IVF and menopause patients, while opponents argued it would conflict with federal policy and promote harmful treatments. The bill passed to the next committee. Finally, SB 660 would strengthen the California Health and Human Services data exchange framework by creating governance and accountability for data sharing across health and social service entities; supporters said it would reduce duplication and improve care coordination, while some providers and hospital groups raised concerns. It was approved and sent to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. The consent calendar and the other measures were also voted out, with the committee recording the required roll-call votes and sending the bills onward.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Your State University to develop an evidence-based, reproducible methodology for genealogical determination
- SB 437 is supported by the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, Catalyst California
- And then they'll go state by state. And I agree, 38 states is definitely a big hill to climb.
- It mandates that the California State University system must include protections for student grades,
- I'm a professor of education at Sacramento State University and president of the California Faculty Association
Summary:
The committee met as a subcommittee without quorum at first, then later established quorum and continued hearing several bills. SB 27, the annual CARE Court cleanup bill, would require courts to consider CARE referral for certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial, combine some hearings, allow limited data sharing among licensed medical professionals, and expand eligibility to include mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would clarify the meaning of “clinically stabilized,” streamline the process, and help more severely ill people receive treatment; opponents argued it would expand CARE Court too broadly, strain county resources, and divert attention from housing and voluntary services. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call.
SB 82, dealing with so-called “infinite arbitration clauses,” would limit consumer contract arbitration provisions to disputes arising from the product or service actually purchased. The author and supporters said the bill would stop companies from forcing arbitration in unrelated claims and would not ban arbitration itself. Opponents from business and banking groups argued the language was too restrictive, could create litigation over related transactions, and should be clarified as prospective only. The committee approved the bill and placed it on call after a roll call vote.
The committee then heard two reparations-related bills. SB 437 would direct CSU to develop a genealogical methodology and framework for verifying descendants of enslaved people, with oversight, reporting, and guardrails tied to recently allocated state funding. Supporters said the bill would create a fair, evidence-based process; opponents, including professional genealogists and reparations advocates, argued the work is already well understood, the bill is unnecessary, and it could delay action. SB 518 would create a Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery within state government, with divisions for genealogy, property reclamation, outreach, and legal affairs. Supporters framed it as needed infrastructure to implement reparations recommendations; opponents objected to locating it in the Department of Justice, warned about data privacy and law enforcement control, and criticized the inclusion of broader communities. Both bills were moved to Appropriations and placed on call. The committee also heard SB 52, the End AI Rent Hikes Act, which would prohibit the use of algorithms to collude on and artificially inflate rental prices; the author and supporters described it as a response to AI-assisted rent fixing in California’s housing market.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- of America to the the United States of America to the the United States of America to the Republic for
- it's on the science bomb that's stated it's on the science bomb that's stated it's on the science Wing
- within the type ofice okay it is stated within the type ofice okay it is stated within the bill the
- State Department of Education bill the State Department of Education bill the State Department of Education
- representative Easterbrook of Washington representative Easterbrook of Washington County to speak on
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 26, 2026 - 08:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're just doing it for state agency, state-run facilities.
- My daughter is a graduate of Florida State University.
- She would have been expelled from Florida State University, where she is very proud to be a graduate
- , United States.
- the United States.
Summary:
The committee took up a series of bills and reported several of them favorably, often after brief sponsor presentations, supportive public testimony, and unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Early measures included PCS for CSHB 1069 on background screenings for athletic coaches and qualified entities, CS/HB 365 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and CS/HB 269 plus its linked public-records bill CS/SB 298 on domestic violence and dating violence. The domestic violence package focused on using NG-911 technology for discreet help-seeking, expanding protections to dating violence victims, and preserving confidentiality for participants in related programs. The committee also approved HB 6507, a claims bill for injuries involving DCF negligence, after limited discussion.
Members then considered PCS for CSHB 1159, which increases penalties and updates terminology for sexual offenses involving minors, child sexual abuse material, and related crimes. The bill was amended to replace “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material” and to address childlike sex dolls, and it passed unanimously. The committee also heard CS/HB 529 on community-based care lead agency and subcontractor liability insurance. That bill would remove a statutory liability-insurance requirement for certain child welfare providers amid an insurance market crisis; it drew extensive debate, with supporters saying it would prevent agencies from shutting down and opponents warning it would reduce accountability and leave children vulnerable. It passed 15-4 as amended.
The committee next approved PCS for CSHB 277 on domestic violence and protective injunctions. The bill creates a Pinellas County pilot for electronic monitoring with victim notification, raises the victim relocation allowance, strengthens penalties for repeat injunction violations, and adds protections involving military orders and pets. Testimony was strongly supportive, including from survivors, and the bill passed 18-0 as amended. CS/HB 1009 on government publication of advertisements and public notices also passed, after an amendment requiring notices to remain publicly accessible; newspapers and press groups opposed it, arguing it would fragment access to notices, while the sponsor said it modernizes outdated posting rules. Finally, the committee heard PCS for CSHB 1471 on systems of law and terrorist organizations, which would create a state process for designating domestic terrorist organizations and bar public support for them; the bill drew sharp constitutional objections from civil liberties, press, labor, and advocacy groups over due process, free speech, and viewpoint discrimination concerns.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- state employees.
- The budget also includes a 5% pay increase for state law enforcement, state firefighters, state correctional
- In addition, the proposed budget includes other fundings for key initiatives in our state university
- for many projects across the state.
- I know Senator Berman asked about professor retention, and do we have any say over, at state universities
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you have agreements with all the universities across the state of Texas?
- Austin State University last year.
- Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, The Woodlands in Conroe, Lamar University in Beaumont, Saul
- Ros State University in Alpine and Eagle Pass, as well as three state colleges including Lamar State
- Institutions like Angelo State University, UTRGV Prairie View A&M, Lamar University, and other comprehensive
Committee:
House Higher Education
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Feb 10th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- For state participation, this allows us to right-size projects where the state takes ownership and then
- How much of that is state agency to state agency cannibalization? That may be too strong of a word.
- programs throughout our great state.
- in the state.
- What we are doing with landowners, universities, and other state agencies is addressing how we can reduce
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs