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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords:
inhalants, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, possession, sale, misdemeanor, felony, criminal penalties, public health, public works, sealed bids, bid advertisement, procurement, government contracting, construction bids, municipal bidding, county bidding, state bidding, Department of Transportation
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Children and Families Feb 10th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Children and Families
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Madam Chair and committee, for hearing this. I'm Jeff Farnan.
- So we did not hear this in this committee last year.
- I'm going to do something I never do in a hearing.
- We will now hear House Bill 2044, sponsored by Representative Terry.
- Seeing none, that will conclude the public hearing on House Bill 2044.
Committee:
House Children and Families
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- We are going to go into public hearings this morning.
- Thank you very much for hearing this bill, and we encourage you to advance it.
- I'll close the hearing on House Bill 2322.
- We will close the hearing.
- I will close the hearing. We are going to move into executive session.
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
timberland, real estate, excise tax, governmental entities, property taxation, land bank, land banking authority, affordable housing, housing crisis, housing supply, public corporation, public housing authority, nonprofit housing, tax-foreclosed property, blight remediation, redevelopment, anti-displacement, equity, redlining, racial segregation
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome, everyone, to the Joint Judiciary, Labor, and Technology Committee hearing, and we have a 9:00
- As noted, this hearing is being streamed live on YouTube.
- </c> yesterday when we're at another hearing. yesterday when we're at another hearing.
- Um hearing none. reservations or no. Um hearing none.
- Hearing none, the measures are adopted. Okay, thank you very much, members.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
SB2841, human trafficking, trafficking awareness, transient accommodations, hotel industry, lodging, hospitality, hotel workers, housekeeping, front desk staff, contract workers, third-party contractors, employee training, signage, reporting requirements, National Human Trafficking Hotline, labor trafficking, sex trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation of children, anti-trafficking
Summary:
The joint Judiciary, Labor, and Technology Committee heard two bills in the morning session and later took up two Judiciary decision-making items. SB 2841 would require human trafficking awareness training for transient accommodation workers. Testimony was generally supportive from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Department of Law Enforcement, and the Hawaii Hotel Alliance/American Hotel and Lodging Association, which also proposed amendments to preserve existing industry training programs and broaden coverage. Members clarified that the administration wanted DLE to be the lead agency instead of DLIR, while the Attorney General would still handle approval of training programs. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including coverage for third-party contractors and implementation dates, and the measure was adopted with no recorded opposition.
SB 2533 would adjust the salaries of the Campaign Spending Commission’s executive director and associate director to better align with comparable enforcement/compliance positions. The commission supported the bill, saying its salaries lag behind similar offices by about $30,000 and that recruitment and workload have become more difficult, while one testifier opposed the proposal. Members questioned why the bill used the Department of Health as the salary comparator and whether Ethics would be a better benchmark; the committee agreed to revise the bill to peg the salaries to the Ethics Commission instead, blank out the dollar amounts for further review, and note the requested appropriation in the report. The committee recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted.
In the Judiciary decision-making agenda, SB 2203, concerning the use of masks or personal disguises by law enforcement officers, was amended to allow exceptions for officers who are unmasked nearby or who are supporting undercover operations, to change the term to “facial covering,” and to add definitions covering federal, state, and county law enforcement. The committee also set a far-future effective date and passed the bill with amendments. SB 2442, relating to judiciary purchase-of-service contracts with community-based organizations, was also passed with amendments; the committee added a far-future effective date, clarified the consumer price index reference, and noted a recommended appropriation amount of $4.26 million in the committee report. All measures were adopted without recorded no votes or reservations.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, let's do the public hearing first. Oh, wait a second.
- You know, we all hear about accidents involving trucks, right?
- Carson, you're remote, but we can't hear you.
- Carson, you're remote, but we can't hear you.
- Closing the public hearing on House Bill 2347.
Summary:
The committee first held a public hearing on House Bill 2410, which would establish a commercial truck safety and education council, increase the commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee from $16 to $32, and direct the new revenue to a dedicated account for truck safety and training programs. Committee staff outlined the bill’s CDL and training requirements, council structure, confidentiality provisions, and fiscal impacts. The prime sponsor said the bill was intended to improve truck safety through industry-led education and noted that a substitute was expected because details still needed work. Testimony from the Washington Trucking Associations, insurers, the Association of Washington Business, and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission was generally supportive of the safety goals, though the commission said operational details and agency roles still needed clarification. No vote was taken on the bill during the hearing.
The committee then heard House Bill 2347, which would repeal the recently enacted luxury aircraft tax on non-commercial aircraft valued above $500,000. Staff explained that the tax is scheduled to take effect April 1 and that repeal would reduce revenue to the Sustainable Aviation Fuel account. Representative Dent, the sponsor, argued the tax is harming business aviation, emergency services, wildfire response, agricultural operations, and rural access, and said aircraft and related jobs were already leaving the state. Most public testimony came from aviation businesses, airport operators, industry associations, and related employers, all urging repeal and warning of aircraft departures, lost hangar tenants, reduced fuel sales, and job losses. One witness from the Port of Seattle supported addressing the tax’s impact but urged working toward a narrower fix rather than full repeal so sustainable aviation fuel funding would remain stable.
After closing the hearing on HB 2347, the committee received a work session on tolling technology. Transportation Commission staff presented the results of a pilot using a smartphone app to support toll collection, explaining that the current tolling system remains accurate but that new technologies could reduce costs and improve flexibility over time. The pilot found high accuracy when the app was paired to a vehicle by Bluetooth, lower accuracy without pairing, strong customer satisfaction, and some privacy concerns. The commission recommended keeping the current system in place for now, conducting a more fully operational smartphone-based pilot in the near term, and eventually developing a broader technology marketplace for future tolling systems. Members asked about the role of tags versus apps, video tolling accuracy, and the timeline for replacing existing tolling methods. The meeting ended with adjournment for caucus.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Dec 18th, 2025 at 09:13 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Senators and members of the committee, I just wanted Can you hear me now?
- Healthcare costs are one of the most significant concerns we hear from our members.
- We Continue to hear that families want to be engaged.
- This will be my last LESC hearing in presenting.
- But you'll hear it from Daniel.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Sep 26th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- negotiations and to hear how we use gaming revenues in New Mexico.
- Schusterman, can you talk to us here so we can see if we can hear you? Hi, can you hear me okay?
- Yes, hello, Sarah, can you hear me? I can hear you now. Thank you.
- We hear so many stories about this.
- I've been hearing about it since I've been here, since '09.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector and Senate Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I look forward to hearing our panelists share their expertise.
- I look forward to hearing our panelists share their expertise.
- Just happy to hear. Okay. Thank you all for being here.
- I'm glad we're having this hearing to illuminate this issue.
- And I'm glad we're having this hearing to illuminate this issue.
Summary:
The joint Senate and Assembly select committee hearing focused on the challenges facing California nonprofits in 2025 and possible state responses. Opening remarks emphasized the sector’s size and importance, the impact of federal funding disruptions and tax policy changes, and the need for stronger public-private partnerships, especially in disaster response and recovery. Witnesses from community foundations, food banks, Cal OES, long-term recovery groups, CalNonprofits, and nonprofit finance organizations described funding uncertainty, delayed reimbursements, reduced indirect cost coverage, staffing strain, and the effects of climate disasters and immigration-related fear on service delivery.
Testimony highlighted several policy ideas, including advance payments for state grants and contracts, prompt payment standards, sustainable indirect cost rates, contract flexibility in emergencies, streamlined registration and reporting, and a possible new Office of Nonprofit Empowerment to serve as a central point of contact and coordination within state government. Speakers also described how nonprofits and VOAD networks support wildfire response and long-term recovery, but noted that recovery groups often lack stable operating funding even when they are recognized as best practice. A food bank leader described federal food aid cuts and disruptions to deliveries, while other witnesses stressed that nonprofits are increasingly forced to use reserves, loans, or service reductions to manage cash flow gaps.
Committee members generally expressed support for the sector and asked how the state could better partner with nonprofits during both disasters and budget crises. Several members raised the possibility of incremental steps if full legislative changes are not immediately feasible, and witnesses suggested pilots, better sharing of best practices, and stronger state leadership on payment timelines. Public commenters echoed the need for better contracting practices, support for community-based organizations, and attention to nonprofit worker compensation and protections. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the hearing, which concluded with adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Fraud Committee Meeting - 2025-07-08
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's the scope of today's hearing.
- It actually feels appropriate to me that we're having this hearing at this time.
- This hearing has been months in the making.
- Hearings, giving him a broad understanding of DHS.
- At the Office of Administrative Hearings, we recover overpayments.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- I look forward to hearing how Mr. Lohmeyer intends to be that needed presence. Mr.
- I look forward to hearing his priorities.
- And to all my esteemed colleagues here, thank you for holding this hearing today.
- This is a hearing about your qualifications for the position.
- This concludes today's hearing.
Keywords:
Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure
Summary:
The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 30th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing none, the bill is left pending. Members, we're going to hear one of my bills.
- Hearing none, the substitute is adopted.
- Hearing none, the substitute is adopted.
- Hearing none, the substitute is adopted.
- Hearing none, the substitute is adopted.
Bills:
HB 1065 , HB2929 , HB2956 , HB3009 , HB3420 , HB3626 , HB3649 , HB4956 , HB4993 , HB5293 , HB5308 , HB5528 , HCR118 , SB36 , HB4023 , SB 36
Keywords:
employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense, registration, public safety, violent offenses, criminal database, Department of Public Safety
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 28th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , and AB 379, Crell, for their hearing on Tuesday, April 29th.
- It's so awful to say, and I know that it's awful to hear.
- Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assemblymember Carrillo, do you wish to close?
- Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will read the second day consent calendar.
- Seeing and hearing no further business, I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we'll start hearing bills posted on the agenda.
- I'm accessible on tablets located in the hallway just outside the hearing room.
- This note is highlighted in the posting for the hearing.
- To visit at the interim hearing, because at that point in time, we were beginning to hear up and down
- Committee hearing today, Senator Hinojosa has the more comprehensive bill.
Committee:
Senate Border Security
Keywords:
overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- This is what we wanted to hear about programs like this. We need to keep going.
- First hearing, no objection to the motions.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- So, with that, we’ve got a public hearing scheduled today.
- We’ve got three... ...hearing scheduled today.
- The last thing we want to hear is a cap.
- We're going to move on because this is just a public hearing. We can... is just a public hearing.
- Hearing none, the bill's passed. Previous rule? Hearing none. The bill's given a favorable report.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, blood tests, DUI, law enforcement, traffic offenses, chemical analysis, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Peter Hoekstra, of Michigan, to be Ambassador to Canada, George Glass, of Oregon, to be Ambassador to Japan, and Ronald Johnson, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the United Mexican States, all of the Department o Mar 13th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- This is an open hearing. I notice we have a lot of family and other friends here.
- Today America will hear from the President's nominees to be U.S.
- I look forward to hearing from him.
- Anxious to hear what you have to say and how you can better the relationship.
- Let's hear what you have to say about Japan. Great. Mr.
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Keywords:
U.S. foreign policy, Mexico relations, Japan relations, border security, trade agreements, drug trafficking, ambassadorial nominations, intergovernmental communication
Summary:
The meeting of the committee focused on critical discussions concerning U.S. foreign policy, particularly relationships with Mexico and Japan. Notable attention was given to border security, trade agreements, and implications of drug trafficking. Ambassadorial nominees discussed their strategies to strengthen ties with these nations, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in addressing mutual challenges, particularly concerning security and trade. The committee engaged in extensive dialogue, highlighting the urgency of improving intergovernmental communications to deter drug trafficking and support democratic governance.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Bless them with the capacity to hear and listen.
- Just joyous to hear your voice.
- Hearing no objection, the reader will read.
- Hearing no objection, the reader will read.
- Please hear my bill. So, thank you. Thank you, **Senator Shindel**.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I would like to announce for the notice for today that we have several bills that we will not be hearing
- We will not be hearing those three bills.
- We'll now move into the witness portion of this hearing.
- Seeing no further witnesses, this will conclude the public hearing on House Bill 3443.
- Okay, this will conclude the hearing on House Bill 2865. Thank you, and we're adjourned.
Committee:
House Judiciary
WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice Mar 31st, 2026
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- No hearings, no executing that bill out of committee, no voting for it on the floor.
- from the opposing party. ...least what we're hearing from the opposing party.
- But it never received a hearing. It never received a vote. It never left committee.
- It should have received a public hearing. You should have moved it through committee.
- Hearing none, the clerk will call the roll. Senator Felzkowski. Aye. Senator Tomczyk. Aye.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Jan 14th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now go into the hearing, and in the famous words of Mr. Cotta, welcome back.
- We will hear House Bill 1844, Representative Gallick, whenever you're ready.
- Currently, Missouri, Ohio, and Nebraska are hearing this legislation.
- Thank you for this hearing and appreciate the time.
- I will conclude today's hearing. Thank you very much. Until next time.