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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Health and Human Services The Department of Insurance
- Services Commission.
- There is a committee substitute. Senator Blanco sends a committee substitute. Thank you, Mr.
- It's controlled by human forces.
- There is a committee substitute.
Bills:
HB111
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/02/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- and looking at people as humans and doing just cause.
- Excuse me, but this is my committee, and I'm the chairman of this committee, and I have all those rights
- as I don't disrupt your committee.
- But you disrupted the committee. Yes, Mr.
- I will always stand up for humanity, people first, and for us to actually be humane. ...people first,
Summary:
The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee met for its second meeting, opened with a lengthy reminder about Senate decorum rules and the consequences for disruption, then approved the January 26, 2026 minutes. The committee first heard SB 1268, an emergency measure clarifying that a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability receives a full property tax exemption on a primary residence, including when the home is jointly owned with a spouse. County assessors said the bill was a needed cleanup to prior legislation and urged quick passage so applications could be processed before tax deadlines. The bill passed 7-0 with a do pass recommendation; one senator supported it in committee but objected to the emergency clause on the floor because it limits referendum rights.
The committee then considered SB 1152, which would make people with pending asylum applications eligible for state or local public benefits until an immigration judge grants asylum. Supporters argued it would prevent state funds from going to people whose status is not yet verified and emphasized taxpayer responsibility; opponents said existing law already covers the issue, warned it could encourage racial profiling, and cited the economic contributions of refugees and asylum seekers. After debate, the bill passed 4-3. Next, SB 1156 appropriated $20 million to DPS to reimburse cities, towns, and counties for short-term detention costs for unauthorized persons. Supporters said local governments were bearing an unfair burden and needed backfill funding; opponents argued the money was unnecessary, not requested by DPS, and should not be spent on detention. The bill passed 4-3.
SB 1157, which would appropriate $20 million for reimbursement of local border fencing or walls in high-crossing areas, drew the most extended and contentious testimony. Supporters framed it as a response to border gaps, cartel activity, and local security needs, while opponents said it would worsen fear, harm wildlife and communities, and divert funds from education and other priorities. The meeting briefly became disorderly during public testimony, prompting a rules clarification from the committee attorney about audience decorum and the chair’s authority. After debate, SB 1157 also passed 4-3. Finally, the committee heard SB 1213, as amended, which makes unlawfully present persons convicted of state or local offenses ineligible for probation and requires ICE notification; the amendment removed CBP from the notification provisions. The sponsor tied the bill to a recent child sexual assault case and said it would ensure convicted noncitizens are not placed on probation at taxpayer expense. Opponents raised due process and equal protection concerns and said the bill would profile noncitizens. The amended bill passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm also absent from my committee, and I think Senator Hart is over in my committee, so we're just
- Welcome to committee.
- Please introduce yourself to the committee. Chairman, members of the committee, good afternoon.
- Chairman, members of the committee. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members of the committee.
- We service about 22,000 people.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Joint Memorial 13, which urges Congress and the Trump administration to codify and follow the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision and remove pre-Sackett guidance on federal wetland jurisdiction. Senator Lakey, attorney Damien Schiff, and Mike and Chantelle Sackett testified in support, describing the EPA’s enforcement actions against the Sacketts and arguing the decision should be fully implemented. The memorial was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation and passed on voice vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 678, which would allow the use of transmitting trail cameras to help wolf trappers comply with trap-check requirements. The sponsor and supporters from the Idaho Farm Bureau, Idaho Wildlife Federation, Fish and Game Commission, Idaho Trappers Association, and livestock groups said the bill would improve efficiency and humane treatment while helping manage wolf populations. The Idaho Conservation League asked for amendments, arguing the bill removed a clear minimum standard for how long an animal may remain trapped. The motion to send the bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation passed.
Next, the committee approved several DOGE Task Force cleanup bills: House Bill 566, repealing the unused STORE outdoor recreation enhancement fund; House Bill 568, repealing obsolete code on floating timber and townsite claims; and House Bill 774, repealing minimum fines for certain illegal hunting offenses because those penalties are covered elsewhere in code. Each bill was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation and approved by voice vote. The committee also approved minutes from February 16, 18, and 23, 2026.
After a recess, the committee received a presentation from the Idaho Water Users Association on North Idaho water issues. Presenters from Hayden Lake Irrigation District, Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District, and East Green Acres Irrigation District discussed aging infrastructure, urban growth, aquifer conditions, workforce training, and water supply challenges in North Idaho. They described recent and planned projects supported by state funding, concerns about future demand, and the need for continued investment and coordination. No formal action was taken on the water presentation, and the meeting adjourned after questions about a forthcoming Coeur d’Alene tribal water rights settlement bill.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The Education and Employment Committee will now come to order. Kendall, please call the roll.
- My name is Yarelis Mendeza Mora, and I work with the American Friends Service Committee, AFSC, a Quaker
- Thank you, Chair, members of the committee.
- I believe trans rights are human rights. I believe Black Lives Matter.
- And just in the last two committees, I've had no less than 12 amendments.
Summary:
The committee first took up CS for CS for HB 1471, which would bar Florida courts from enforcing foreign or religious law that conflicts with the U.S. or Florida Constitution, create a process for designating domestic terrorist organizations, and prohibit public funds from supporting such organizations. The sponsor said the bill protects constitutional supremacy, due process, and taxpayer dollars, while opponents argued it was vague, targeted religion, and could be used to suppress dissent and protected speech. Members debated whether a conviction was required, who would make designations, and what consequences would follow; an amendment changing student expulsion language from “may” to “shall” was adopted. After extensive public testimony both for and against, the bill passed 16-4 and was reported favorably with amendment.
The committee then heard CS for CS for HB 1071, an education bill covering parental opt-outs for certain health instruction, required instruction on embryology, fetal development, and HIV/AIDS, math plan requirements, student-led organizations, epinephrine access, instructional material review, safe-school officer options, and chronic absenteeism reporting. The sponsor framed it as a parental rights, academics, accountability, and safety measure, while opponents said parts of the bill would restrict sex education, chill student organizations, and undermine DEI-related activities and LGBTQ student groups. Several amendments were offered by the ranking member to remove or soften the provisions restricting funding for DEI and social/political activism, but those amendments failed.
The committee adopted a Trabulsy amendment requiring districts to publicize virtual instruction options, and another amendment clarifying reading-coach language and safe-school officer options, as well as an amendment giving publishers an appeals process if removed for noncompliant materials. A final Trabulsy amendment requiring annual reporting of chronic absenteeism by grade level was also adopted. Public testimony on the bill remained sharply divided, with supporters emphasizing embryology, parental rights, and school safety, and opponents warning about censorship, reduced reproductive health education, and harm to student expression. The transcript ends during continued public testimony on HB 1071, before final committee action on the bill is shown.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- You know, I spent a lot of time on the Health and Human Services Committee when I was in the House, and
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- When you look at the big budget, right, just the human services bucket, 25.7%.
- When you look at the big budget, right, just the human services bucket, 25.7%.
- Other committee that decided to make for the first time in history human services a political thing.
- Thank you, Madam Chair and members of the Human Services Committee.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm calling the 1:00 Health and Human Services hearing today at 1:00 p.m., March 20th, 2026, Room 225
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- So, unlike the Department of Human Services regarding getting CMS funding for something that they already
Summary:
The Health and Human Services committee hearing opened with notice that the meeting was being streamed and could reconvene later if technical problems forced an abrupt end. The chair also announced a one-minute testimony limit and proceeded through several bills, taking mostly written and oral support testimony and asking limited questions. No votes were taken in the portion provided.
HB 1626, relating to youth penalties, drew strong support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, youth advocates, the ACLU, the Department of Education, and others. Testifiers said financial sanctions on youth are ineffective, disproportionately burden Native Hawaiian youth, and function as poverty penalties; they urged replacing fines with community service, restorative practices, and ʻāina-based programs, and eliminating uncollectible legacy debt. The chair moved on after no member questions.
HB 1643, relating to pharmacy, was discussed with support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, Kaiser, the Board of Pharmacy, independent pharmacies, and PBM representatives. Testimony focused on amendment language, audit procedures, HIPAA concerns, and the need for flexibility for small island pharmacies. HB 1668, relating to Medicaid, received broad support from disability advocates and the Department of Human Services; witnesses said CMS had already approved the underlying state plan amendment removing income and asset limits for certain workers with disabilities, but they wanted the protection codified in law to preserve it long term. The chair asked whether codification was necessary and was told it would not be harmful and would help ensure continuity if federal policy changed.
The committee then heard HB 1550 on drug paraphernalia and syringe access, with support from Shipta and the Department of Health; testimony emphasized preserving flexibility for the statewide syringe access program to respond to emerging drugs like xylazine. HB 1974, relating to health, was presented as a planning measure for hearing loss; testifiers said Hawaii lacks a comprehensive hearing-loss plan and that the bill would fund a state planning process, not direct services. HB 1858 on vital statistics drew support from clinicians and medical organizations, who said better data on spontaneous fetal deaths is needed and that the term used in the bill is standard medical and CDC terminology. HB 1871 and HB 1966 also received support, with HB 1966’s EMS special fund prompting discussion about the cigarette-tax revenue source; the chair questioned the nexus to EMS, and the Department of Health said the revenue currently funds the special fund and there is no alternative funding stream.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Assembly Budget Subcommittee Number Two on Human Services Issues.
- The Child Welfare Council's motion led CDSS, the Health and Human Services Agency, and the PEI Committee
- It is co-chaired by the Secretary of the Health and Human Services Agency and a designee of the Chief
- human service agencies.
- I'm here to implore the human services body of the state of California to implement a budget allocation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, welcome to the committee.
- Okay, welcome to the committee.
- So if you're wondering where this money goes, it goes mostly to Health and Human Services costs, which
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- Welcome to the committee.
Keywords:
HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/03/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
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- Welcome to the committee. Hi. Thank you, Chair Champion and members of the committee.
- Chair and committee members.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- We are the Department of Human Services.
- There are no easy jobs at the Department of Human Services, whether you're an assistant internal auditor
- I can't think of greater people in the staff that we have at the Department of Human Services.
- I don't have the privilege of being part of the Human Services A and B subcommittee, but thank you for
- So, members, thank you so much for your attention and dedication to all things human services.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Education Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:36 am
Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Wraparound services are provided through the Department of Human Services and in partnership with the
- The committee substitute defines wraparound services as a family-driven, strength-based, team-oriented
- in coordination with the Department of Human Services.
- And then the second... ...services in coordination with the Department of Human Services.
- When is Human Services engaged? Usually once the court is involved.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the way the committee is, at least the committee, any committee that I have chaired, has operated
- That's the way the committee is, at least the committee, any committee that I have chaired, has operated
- on the committee.
- for the Committee for Public Counsel Services.
- In a time where the federal government is trying to decimate the human services sector and social programs
Summary:
The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hybrid hearing covering public construction, business regulations, and honorary designations, with most of the discussion focused on two matters: a five-year moratorium on new jail and prison construction (S. 2114/H. 3422) and a bill designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day (S. 2152/H. 3305). The chair emphasized that the hearing was public, testimony would be recorded, and speakers should generally keep remarks to three minutes. Senator Comerford introduced the prison moratorium bill, saying it would pause new construction while allowing renovations, and Senator Friedman introduced the Tourette awareness bill and a separate Tuskegee Airmen commemoration measure, asking for favorable action on both honorary designations.
A large portion of the hearing featured remote testimony from incarcerated people at MCI Framingham and MCI Shirley in support of the prison moratorium. Witnesses repeatedly argued that Massachusetts does not need a new women’s prison, that the incarcerated population is declining, and that funds would be better spent on mental health care, addiction treatment, vocational training, pre-release programming, housing, and repairs to existing facilities. Several speakers described poor conditions, limited programming, and the need to address trauma, domestic violence, and substance use as root causes of incarceration. One committee member responded to testimony by noting that incarceration numbers are going down, that the state is working on housing and workforce opportunities for people returning home, and that the committee wants to expand pathways to employment and reentry.
The Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day bill drew testimony from the bill’s young sponsor, Owen Rosenthal, his parents, medical professionals, and advocates. They described Tourette syndrome as a misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition, said awareness would reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and support, and cited the need for education in schools, workplaces, and the medical community. The Tourette Association of America supported the bill, noting underdiagnosis, co-occurring conditions, pain, and mental health risks associated with Tourette syndrome. Committee members praised the youth advocates and asked that written testimony be submitted electronically. The hearing ended without any recorded votes or final committee action in the transcript provided.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- and human services, appropriating monies to the Department of...
- Senators, this is the fiscal year 2027 maintenance appropriation bill for Health and Human Services.
- Health and Human Services is the way we've grouped some maintenance budgets around.
- Page 9, Mental Health Services.
- In the House of Representatives, House Bill 543, by the Commerce and Human Resources Committee, an act
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Education Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:36 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Wraparound services are provided through the Department of Human Services and in partnership with the
- The committee substitute defines wraparound services as a family-driven, strength-based, team-oriented
- in coordination with the Department of Human Services.
- And then the second... ...services in coordination with the Department of Human Services.
- When is Human Services engaged? Usually once the court is involved.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from its prior meeting and then took up House Bill 5537, a bill to repeal several obsolete or outdated code sections. Counsel explained that the bill would remove provisions related to professional development, a behavioral interventionist pilot program, county lists of facilities for child daycare, and high school graduation rates, with a proposed amendment adding another outdated education code section from 1923. The committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 5537 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass as amended.
The committee then considered House Bill 4656, which would shift truancy policy toward chronic absenteeism and earlier intervention. Counsel said the committee substitute would replace punitive status-offense treatment with wraparound services, student support specialists, and a new child-in-need-of-supervision process, while also ending compulsory attendance at age 18 and removing criminal penalties for 18-year-olds. Members questioned how the new thresholds would work, including the role of attendance directors, prosecutors, judges, and the Department of Human Services, and whether the bill would change current diversion funding or court authority.
Witnesses from Fayette County, Greenbrier County, and Taylor County largely opposed the bill or urged caution. The Fayette County attendance director said current truancy procedures, including school-based probation and court involvement, help secure family participation and services, and warned that removing the status offense would weaken enforcement. A Greenbrier County probation officer said diversion programs are effective and that court involvement often leads to needed services. A Taylor County juvenile prosecutor said status-offense jurisdiction gives courts meaningful leverage and flexibility, and asked that counties be allowed to keep existing approaches that work locally. After testimony, the committee voted to report HB 4656 to the full Senate without recommendation and with a recommendation that it be re-referred to the Committee on Education, then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - Part 1 - 03/17/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to call this meeting to order of the Minnesota Senate Health and Human Services Finance and
- Chair Wiklund, committee members, thank you for your public service.
- Thank you, Madam Chair and distinguished members of the Senate's Health and Human Services Committee.
- My name is Anne Broscoff, and I'm the Brown County Director of Human Services.
- Chair Wiklund and Human Services.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We will call the House Tax Committee to order.
- This one, because of uh committee.
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Keywords:
taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, corporate franchise tax, individual income tax, research expenditures, federal compliance, Minnesota Statutes, income tax, corporate tax, section 179, federal conformity, HF3815, Minnesota taxes, tax conformity, Internal Revenue Code, IRC conformity
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - Part 2 - 03/17/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee meeting, and we are resuming our agenda
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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- You have adopted the House Committee substitute, and I'll move the House Committee substitute for House
- A human being that usually has service ingrained in the fabric of their skin. Not just soldiers.
- A human being that usually has service ingrained in their fabrics of their skin.
- A human being that usually has service ingrained in the fabric of their skin.
- The committee is adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee/Budget Jun 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- >> WELCOME TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 12, 2025. THE MEETING IS NOW CALLED TO ORDER.
- OFFER ON PRE-K-12 EDUCATION PROVISO, EDUCATION CAPITOL OUTLAY PROVISO AND BACK OF THE BILL HEALTH AND HUMAN
- SERVICES HEALTHCARE BUDGET AND PROJECTS. >> Sen.
- McClure: THE HOUSE HAS OFFERS ON PRE-K-12 EDUCATION BACK OF THE BILL, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES HEALTHCARE
- McClure: BRIAN CLARK YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO EXPLAIN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES HEALTHCARE OFFER. >>