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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-HWN, WAM-PSM, WAM-CPN Informational Briefings 01-08-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 01/23/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- will go over it in more detail, but in this program, of course, we're providing preventative and primary
- Health Care to preventative and Primary Health Care to folks<00:14:56.000><c> um</c><00:14:56.120><c
- </c><00:41:32.240><c> and</c> abuse conversation and uh be open and abuse conversation and uh be open
- The last bucket are folks that only have fee-for-service and that's their primary insurance coverage.
- The last bucket are folks that only have fee-for-service and that's their primary insurance coverage.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy May 19th, 2026 at 12:20 pm
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, I've opened a conversation. I think we all are.
- So that would be the primary focus of a briefing in June. Okay.
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation - 05/05/2026
Environmental Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- So, for instance, non-plastic primary packaging is exempt from the source reduction mandates.
- An act in relation to the New York Open Water Data Act. All right.
Committee:
Senate Environmental Conservation
Summary:
The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee met with a quorum and a very full agenda, moving quickly through a series of environmental and natural resources bills. Early action included approving S.1343B, the clean fuel standard bill, which was referred to Finance with one nay. The committee then took up S.1464A, the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, where supporters said it had been heavily amended to address industry concerns and protect public health by reducing packaging waste and toxic chemicals. Opponents, including Senators Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Stec, raised concerns about costs, unintended consequences for business, agriculture, dairy, food safety, and consumer prices. Supporters argued the bill would reduce waste, protect people from toxins, and that many farms and dairy operations were exempted. The bill was advanced to Finance with two nays and one without recommendation.
The committee also considered several bills tied to climate and energy policy. S.2712, sponsored by Senator Stec, would delay CLCPA implementation for 10 years and require a cost-benefit analysis; Stec argued New York has not adequately studied the law’s costs and cited rising utility bills, while Chair Harckham and others defended the state’s clean energy direction and said the bill would not move forward. S.3652, which would prohibit certain restrictions on motor vehicle sales, and S.5611, which would create a Climate Action Cost Council and limit annual climate-related rulemaking, were both voted down and not referred onward. By contrast, S.797A, the Mohawk River Basin Management Act, advanced to Finance with support from its sponsor, Senator Fahy.
The committee then took up S.8933, Senator Helming’s bill to prohibit PFAS in photovoltaic modules. Helming said the bill was a common-sense measure to keep forever chemicals out of solar panels and protect water and soil; Harckham responded that the bill’s timeline would effectively halt the solar industry and said there was no evidence of PFAS leaching from solar panels. The bill was not advanced. The committee also advanced S.9206 on brush-fire area reed removal for Staten Island, S.9280 on open water data, S.9462 on deer management permits, S.963 on Atlantic bonito and false albacore management, and S.9479A on tidal wetlands definitions. In the final portion of the meeting, the committee rapidly approved a long slate of routine end-of-session fisheries and marine resource extender bills, including measures on sharks, lingcod, black sea bass, blueback herring, fluke, scup, commercial food fish licenses, special management areas, American eel, Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, squid, and winter flounder.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- say it in here, but they were saying that because they're the were saying that because they're the primary
- changes the special meeting notice from 10 days down to 24 hours, which brings it in compliance with our open
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm open to any questions and reserve the right to close.
- My mother's primary concern was, literally, my mother was trying to figure out where we were going to
Committee:
House S/C on Juvenile Justice
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Three years later, his hard work paid off and he opened up the first Gabe's Collision on East Delavan
- </c><00:35:17.640><c> Care</c> business community and Primary Care business community and Primary Care
- Now, this is the primary reason I ran for this job several years ago.
- Now, this is the primary reason I ran for this job several years ago.
- Now, this is the primary reason I ran for this job several years ago.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/29/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the primary reasons why those participation rates are so low.
- Senator Gianaris. >> Madam President, the sponsors of all of today's resolutions would like to open them
- The resolution is open for co-sponsorship.
- The sponsors of all of today's resolutions would like to open them for co-sponsorship.
- The resolution is open for co-sponsorship.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s journal and proceeded to a lengthy third-reading calendar. Early business included several motions to discharge Assembly bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, along with a few bills laid aside for the day. The chamber also recalled two bills from the Assembly, restored one bill to the Third Reading Calendar after reconsideration, and received amendments on two other bills without changing their calendar status.
The Senate then took up a large number of bills across topics including labor, energy, insurance, consumer protection, environmental conservation, health, banking, elections, public service, education, workers’ compensation, criminal justice, local government, and tax law. Most measures passed with broad support, though several drew recorded opposition. Notable debate included Senator Mayer’s explanation for a bill intended to prevent treatment-court participants, including veterans, from losing their driver’s licenses twice after completing diversion programs; Senator Ryan’s support for a bill expanding prosecutors’ ability to treat repeat sexual abuse as persistent abuse; and a sharp exchange on a bill repealing New York’s HIV/STI criminalization law, with Senators Borrello and Chan opposing it and Senator Salazar defending the repeal as necessary to reduce stigma and protect survivors.
The chamber also adopted and recognized several resolutions and guest presentations. Members welcomed the Tri-Valley Secondary School girls cross country champions, Miss America Cassie Donagan and Miss New York Teen Nadia Anwar, and the Hudson High School varsity boys basketball team. Later, the Senate took up a resolution proclaiming May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Month, with multiple senators speaking in support of greater awareness, reduced stigma, and improved care for pregnant and postpartum New Yorkers. At the end of the session, the sponsors opened the day’s resolutions for co-sponsorship, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, June 1 at 12 noon, with intervening days designated as legislative days.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, like you mentioned with Utah State University opening their vet school, we think there's an opportunity
- And I'm open for questions. Thank you, Representative.
- And I'm open for questions. Thank you, Representative.
- And so when Representative Skog and I set out to clean up the statute, that was our primary goal: to
- to know that this conversation is moving forward, regardless of whether general orders gets cracked open
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
Summary:
The Agricultural Affairs Committee first approved the minutes from March 18, 2026, and then took up Senate Bill 1335 as amended, which would require Idaho veterinary students whose out-of-state tuition is underwritten by the state to return and practice large-animal veterinary medicine in Idaho for four years. The sponsor said the bill is meant to address the state’s shortage of licensed veterinarians and does not create new funding. Idaho Farm Bureau, the Idaho Cattle Association, and the Idaho Wool Growers Association supported the bill; the Idaho Veterinary Medical Association said it was neutral but supportive of the concept. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1270 as amended, a labeling bill for cell-cultivated animal protein. The sponsor said it is intended to ensure transparency for consumers by requiring clear labeling, restricting use of meat terms such as steak or brisket unless authorized by USDA, and requiring restaurant menu disclosure. Supporters included Idaho Farm Bureau and livestock groups, who said consumers should know what they are buying and that the bill aligns with similar laws in other states. Food Northwest opposed state-by-state labeling requirements, arguing they increase costs and that labeling should be handled nationally. The committee approved the bill and sent it to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 781, dealing with county authority to declare rats and related pests as agricultural pests, drew the most discussion. The sponsor said the bill was intended to clarify existing law and respond to Norway and roof rat problems, but members raised concerns about broad county authority, private property rights, and whether the language could be overbroad or better handled in other parts of code. Several members said the issue may be more appropriate for local governments or another statutory framework. After motions to send the bill to the floor, hold it in committee, and send it to general orders, the committee adopted the motion to send House Bill 781 to general orders. The meeting ended with thanks to the Department of Agriculture director and notice of a brief final meeting to wrap up committee business and recognize the page.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, like you mentioned with Utah State University opening their vet school, we think there's an opportunity
- And I'm open for questions. Thank you, Representative.
- And I'm open for questions. Thank you, Representative.
- And so when Representative Skog and I set out to clean up the statute, that was our primary goal, to
- to know that this conversation is moving forward, regardless of whether general orders gets cracked open
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I opened up an LLC and I opened up an HR consulting business, but I am officially retired as of
- proposed rules changes to the board, and the board will approve the rules process, and the rules are open
- The federal government utilized the Indian Health Service for primary Channel to practice these civilization
- So we are still open and willing to hopefully meet with the staff to continue our conversation about
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
Keywords:
land grant, Las Vegas, governance, self-governance, judicial management, forced sterilization, coerced sterilization, Indigenous women, Native American women, women of color, reproductive justice, reproductive sovereignty, truth and reconciliation commission, memorial, trauma-informed care, reparative justice, human rights, bodily autonomy, Indian Health Service, Indian affairs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Closed hearings to examine United States Cyber Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by an open hearing at 3:30 p.m. in SD-G50.
Cybersecurity Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Now we'll have opening statements from each of our witnesses. General, if you'd like to start.
- for the opportunity to represent the United States Space Force here today, and thank you for your opening
- As we recognize things like childcare are one of the primary resources crucial for quality of life and
- We've opened our first application window for space professionals in the reserves to transition over
- Chairman, and thank you for keeping the hearing open so that I can make it here. I appreciate it.
Committees:
Senate Cybersecurity Subcommittee , Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Because what's happening is, in my community, one just opened up right next to a school and shares a
- We are not, we're open to suggestions. These are just...
- This is just the first stab at trying to continue to address the issue, and we're open to suggestions
- So, the primary difference in this bill is that there is a specific reference to the amendments to the
- In the bill, would you be open to any provisions that protect the communities where these are going to
Committee:
House Environmental Regulation
Keywords:
environmental enforcement, legislative oversight, inspection, concrete plants, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental product declaration, grant program, ready-mixed concrete, manufacturers, sustainability, concrete plant, concrete batch plant, wet batching, dry batching, central mixing, standard permit, TCEQ, environmental regulation, air quality, construction permit
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Mar 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THEN WE WILL OPEN IT UP IF MEMBERS HAVE QUESTIONS, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ENTERTAIN QUESTIONS SO WITH THAT
- MET MY WIFE THERE, THE TWO OF US FOUND IN THE PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPANY AND GREW OVER THE YEARS AND OPENED
- MY GOAL, MY PRIMARY GOAL IS FOR PASCO-HERNANADO COLLEGE TO BE A SPEEDBOAT AMONG AIRCRAFT CARRIERS AND
- I WANT TO TELL MY COLLEAGUES THAT I AM MORE THAN OPEN TO THEIR FEEDBACK, I'M GRATEFUL FOR THE OPEN LINE
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/11/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- We haven't seen a noticeable jump in the files opened.
- The primary concern for the board and the complaints that they receive are bias, general demeanor.
- Litigants are the primary complainants, but we do get a lot from attorneys and judges, chief judges,
- And this chart shows, of the 45 complaints opened last year, primarily district court judges received
- time the Department of Justice would not open an investigation at that moment.
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> insurance in terms of access to primary insurance in terms of access to primary preventive<02:01
- </c> reading and open for further discussion. reading and open for further discussion.
- </c> reading and open for further discussion. reading and open for further discussion.
- So if passed this bill will open<07:00:21.200><c> the</c><07:00:21.920><c> open</c><07:00:22.160><c>
- open the door to underfunding open the open the door to underfunding special<07:00:24.080><c> education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Public Safety Previews New Weapons Screening at State Capitol - 02/13/26
Transcript Highlights:
- After their remarks, we'll open it up for questions.
- All other exterior doors will not be open for public entry.
- </c> state to remain open and accessible. state to remain open and accessible.
- </c> other exterior doors will not be open other exterior doors will not be open for<00:05:20.639><c>
- </c> open, welcoming, and safe for everyone. open, welcoming, and safe for everyone.
Summary:
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson and State Patrol Colonel Christina Bogoich announced that weapon screening will begin Tuesday at the Minnesota State Capitol, at the start of the 2026 legislative session. They said the change is based on an independent security assessment and the Axtell report’s top recommendation, and is intended as an added layer of protection rather than a weapons ban or a change in state law. Both officials emphasized that the Capitol should remain open, accessible, and welcoming while reducing preventable risks, citing increased threats nationwide and the recent murders of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman and the shootings of Senator John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman.
Officials said visitors will enter through four public access points, with all other exterior doors closed to public entry. The primary entrance will be the south ground-level entrance, with additional access through tunnels connecting to the Senate building, State Office Building, Parking Lot C, and the Judicial Center. They said the screening process should take only seconds for most people, with bags scanned separately and additional checks only if needed. Prohibited items will not be stored by the Capitol, and the public was told to plan ahead, carry fewer items, and follow staff instructions. The Capitol will close to the general public at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays unless legislative business is still underway, in which case accommodations will be made.
In questions, officials said people with valid permit-to-carry authorization may still bring a firearm if it is otherwise legal, but they must declare the permit, show government ID, and go through screening. Elected officials are exempt and will have a separate lane, while staff will be screened. They also said the tunnels will be locked with restricted key-card access, and that the Senate is implementing its own screening, with questions about Senate doors referred there. Jacobson said the State Patrol will cover the costs within its existing budget, and that the process will be evaluated and adjusted as needed to keep it efficient and not a deterrent to visitors.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 10th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you so much and ask the road to be open for all others.
- Debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll for co-authors.
- Seeing and hearing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll.
- Seeing and hearing no further debate, we'll open the roll for co-authors.
- Assemblymember Gabriel, with that, the clerk will open the roll.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (05/06/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> hearing</c><00:42:43.839><c> on</c> open up the public hearing on open up the public hearing on
- I'll open up the executive session.
- </c> I'll open up the executive session. I'll open up the executive session.
- The Senate I would rather leave it open.
- <04:49:55.520><c> a</c><04:49:55.760><c> driver's</c> the primary purpose of a driver's the primary purpose
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on three transportation bills. SB 154 would add the Snow Traveler Foundation to the list of charitable organizations authorized to offer multi-use decal plates through the existing Department of Safety program. Senator David Roford said the bill would create a non-tax funding source for snowmobile trail maintenance, especially after flood damage, and Dan Gold of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association said the foundation would accept tax-deductible donations for projects such as upgraded trail signage. He explained that the association’s 96 volunteer clubs maintain about 7,000 miles of trails and that the sign program is costly. No opposition was presented, and the hearing was closed after questions from members about the foundation’s status and fundraising goals.
SB 271 would expand eligibility for veteran license plates to include veterans with a general discharge under honorable conditions. The sponsor’s representative said the change would recognize service members who are already eligible for many veterans benefits but are excluded from plates under current law. Supporters included Phil Grizzo, who argued that general discharges often reflect service that was otherwise honorable, and Kevin Grady of the State Veterans Advisory Committee, which said it strongly supported the bill and was also considering broader statutory cleanup to standardize the definition of veteran across state law. Committee members asked whether the change should be limited to plates or applied more broadly, but the sponsor said broader changes would be a separate policy question. The public hearing was then closed.
SB 273, titled “Cheryl’s Law,” would update New Hampshire’s move-over requirements for motorists approaching stopped or standing vehicles on the roadside, including stranded vehicles and those with warning signals. Senator Donovan Fenton said the bill was intended to save lives and honor Staff Sergeant Jesse Cheryl and Brigadier General John Pogo, both of whom died in roadside incidents. He said the measure would require drivers to slow down, change lanes if safe, and move over for roadside vehicles, with the intent of education rather than punishment. Committee members asked about enforcement, the lack of a fiscal note, whether the bill applied statewide, and whether the language could be read as weakening the move-over requirement; the sponsor said it applied to all roads, did not change fines, and was meant to clarify and broaden safety obligations. The hearing continued with additional questions, and the sponsor said state police and other safety stakeholders supported the approach.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, September 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We can clearly recognize that after the pandemic, we must be open to changing the way we provide care
- </c><05:13:17.520><c> The</c> primary or contributing factor. The primary or contributing factor.
- or a secondary when suicide is a primary or a secondary cause,<05:14:13.840><c> including</c><05:14:
- And one of the primary goals of the PACT Act was to recognize the sacrifice of so many more veterans
- </c> tour is over, there is always an open tour is over, there is always an open line<07:15:10.240><c