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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Resident tuition rates 3/12/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, um, I want to different direction.
  • Um, the amendment takes care of that.
  • And now we're going the other direction again.
  • </c> we're going the other direction again. we're going the other direction again.
  • Um, we have got big issues direction.
Keywords: 1183, house
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-04-2025 9:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The clerk is directed to file Standing Committee Report No. 1049.
  • </c> motion is carried the clerk is directed motion is carried the clerk is directed to<00:12:51.639>
  • The clerk is directed to file Standing Committee Report No. 1052.
  • Third reading of Senate Bill 1438, Senate Draft 1, relating to home care agencies.
  • </c><00:18:49.360><c> agencies</c> draft 1 relating to home care agencies draft 1 relating to home care
Keywords: 912, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 5, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a child, it was a church that took care of my family. Thank you.
  • As a child, it was a church that took care of my family.
  • This is the first step in the right direction. I appreciate them coming to my office and talking.
  • This is the first step in the right direction. I appreciate them coming to my office and talk.
  • It is not the intention of this bill to interfere with anyone's access to genuine health care.
Summary: The subcommittee first took up HB 387 on ADS-B airport billing. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would stop airports and third-party vendors from using federally required automatic dependent surveillance broadcast data to calculate landing or touch-and-go fees, arguing the technology was intended for safety and collision avoidance, not invoicing. An amendment clarifying touch-and-go landings and other fee calculations was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably 15-0. Members then heard several local and policy bills. CS/HB 803 on private-provider building permits and inspections drew broad support from industry groups and was reported favorably 14-1. HB 451 and HB 4053, local fire-district assessment bills, were presented as relief for homeowners and churches facing higher non-ad valorem assessments; both were reported favorably after amendments, with testimony emphasizing impacts on houses of worship and local communities. PCS/HB 1329 on local government spending transparency prompted extensive debate over searchable budget formats, posting requirements, and possible unfunded mandates; supporters framed it as taxpayer access and accountability, while opponents argued many local governments already provide this information and that the bill could impose costs. It was reported favorably 8-4. The committee also advanced PCS/HB 927 on local land planning and development, which would allow qualified professionals to assist with pre-application reviews; local government representatives raised concerns about preemption and environmental restrictions, but the bill was reported favorably 13-2. HB 929 on chickee huts, PCS/HB 4081 on expanding a local water and sewer district by referendum, and HB 489 conveying the Trenton Train Depot to the city and county all passed unanimously or near-unanimously. HB 1211, a Department of Military Affairs bill updating leave and assistance-program provisions, was amended and reported favorably. HB 1041, creating business incentives for veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses, also passed 13-0 after amendment and supportive testimony from members and veterans. The final item shown was HB 1001, a bill restricting county and municipal DEI-related actions and contracting; the sponsor described it as a response to division and waste, and members began questioning its definitions, scope, and potential effects on training and civil actions, but the transcript cuts off before any vote or final action on that bill.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division II (03/03/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • There was also, so why should we care?
  • </c><01:15:42.800><c> in</c> our programs in healthc care in our programs in healthc care in particular
  • </c> and since that does not have a direct and since that does not have a direct impact<01:35:20.320>
  • Some of those costs are direct cost for direct personnel that are embedded at Fish and Game, as well
  • Personnel</c> are direct cost for direct Personnel are direct cost for direct Personnel that<03:50:29.520
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the University System of New Hampshire chancellor on the system’s budget, enrollment, finances, workforce role, and response to federal policy changes. The chancellor said the governor’s recommended budget would reduce university system funding by about $16.5 million over the biennium, or roughly 8.3%, and asked that state funding be held at the governor’s level. She described planned cost reductions already underway, including lower headcount, reduced benefits and retirement contributions, property sales, and lease reductions, and said the system expects to remove about $20 million from its cost structure in fiscal year 2026. A large portion of the discussion focused on enrollment and finances. The chancellor said fall 2024 enrollment was about 23,000, with New Hampshire enrollment increasing for the first time since 2013, and noted that the system remains a major workforce pipeline, with about 3,000 graduates entering the state workforce each year. She explained that net tuition has fallen over time because of declining enrollment and increased financial aid, while research grants and contracts have grown significantly. She also walked through endowment funding, explaining that payouts are based on a 12-quarter rolling average and are intentionally smoothed to reduce volatility; members asked for follow-up information on payout comparisons, administrative salaries, headcounts, and compensation per student. Members questioned the university about the relationship between state support, tuition, endowments, and research spending. The chancellor said the system has used state capital support to leverage major investments, including the UNH Life Sciences building, Plymouth’s Hyde Hall, and the Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center, and described partnerships with businesses such as Lonza and regional manufacturers. She also explained a long-running New Hampshire 529-related revenue stream that has built endowment support for scholarships, and said the system’s endowment now totals about $988 million. In response to questions about possible cuts, she said the system is considering academic program sharing, consolidation of specialties, online delivery, AI-assisted administrative efficiencies, and footprint reductions, but declined to name specific programs. The committee also discussed DEI-related issues and federal grants. The chancellor said the system is reviewing executive orders and a U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague letter, and that general counsel is working through websites, programs, and more than 1,200 federal grants to ensure compliance. She said the system spends about $3 million on what it calls DEI-related offices and services, but emphasized that these services include disability support, veteran support, Title IX, ADA, and employment-law compliance, and that the system does not have race-based programs, separate housing, or separate graduation ceremonies. She reported that the system had received stop-work orders on four federal grants totaling about $700,000 and warned that reductions in federal direct or indirect costs could affect research, jobs, and innovation.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this is just my simple goal: to ensure that they are being taken care of.
  • The VFW, we all work together to make sure our veterans are taken care of.
  • The VFW, we all work together to make sure our veterans are taken care of.
  • First, they address the health care workforce shortage.
  • The care that these people gave to our most vulnerable people was amazing.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its second public hearing of the 2025–26 session, with opening remarks from Chairs John Velis and Joe McGonagle outlining testimony on 20 House bills and 18 Senate bills. The hearing covered a wide range of veterans issues, including municipal veterans assistance funds, pension equity, expanding the Office of the Veterans Advocate, veterans service officer staffing, disability benefits eligibility, service dogs, POW tax relief, courtesy parking spaces, women veterans and motherhood, and workforce-related licensing and employment measures. Chairs emphasized the hybrid format, three-minute testimony limit, and written testimony process. Several bills drew support focused on expanding services and access. Representative Arena-DeRosa spoke for bills to broaden municipal veterans assistance funds to cover housing and legal expenses and to study enhanced pension equity for veterans, citing burn pit exposure and shorter life expectancy among veterans. Senator Fattman, Representative Peas, and Veterans Advocate Bob Notch supported bills expanding the Office of the Veterans Advocate to include active-duty service members and their families, arguing it would improve transition support, coordination with state agencies, and retention of military talent in Massachusetts. Representative Arriaga backed a bill to incentivize municipalities to provide full-time or regional veterans service officers and another to study the impact of combat on women veterans and motherhood. Representative Moulton/another sponsor also sought to exempt veterans’ disability payments from income calculations for other state benefits, and Representative Hong and Senator Scanlan supported a state service dog program, POW income tax relief, and courtesy retail parking spaces for veterans. Testimony also focused on workforce and claims-assistance issues. The Military Officers Association of America and James Keene urged passage of bills waiving duplicative education requirements so qualified veterans and military medics can become licensed practical nurses, arguing it would help address health care shortages and recognize military training. Brave Veterans Inc. called for a Veterans Research Trust Fund to protect data and program evaluation work during budget cuts. On claims assistance, one witness supported criminal penalties for unaccredited agents who charge veterans for VA claims help, while a private consulting firm opposed the bill, arguing it would restrict lawful speech and veterans’ choice and that existing federal and HERO Act safeguards already address abuses. The VFW strongly opposed paid claims consulting, said its accredited service officers provide free help statewide, and urged more public awareness of existing free services. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Mar 25th, 2025

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have those in health care.
  • But also, you know, how can we make sure that health care, specifically mental health care, is being
  • We have those in health care.
  • But also, you know, how can we make sure that health care, specifically mental health care, is being
  • And so I know she cares.
Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs met to consider several bills and the confirmation of Taylor Hatch as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. SB 1310, relating to reporting of student mental health outcomes, was temporarily postponed. The committee then took up SB 1354 on behavioral health managing entities, adopted a delete-all amendment, and heard support for the bill’s focus on transparency, accountability, audits, referral patterns, and a DCF report due by December 1. Members discussed the capacity of the current reporting system and the need for coordination with school districts. The committee voted the bill favorably. The committee next considered SB 1620 on mental health and substance abuse disorders, which implements selected recommendations from the 2025 Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. The bill, as amended, includes reforms on dignity and patient-centered care, crisis response, individualized treatment plans, use of the DLA-20 assessment tool, data analysis by the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, and creation of a research center. Amendments removed a direct medication-provision requirement in favor of a review and report on discharge procedures, medication adherence, and long-acting injectables, and clarified licensure priorities for short-term residential treatment programs. Testimony and debate emphasized the need for action, better data, and efficient use of public funds. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard from Taylor Hatch, the Governor’s appointee to lead DCF. Hatch described her background in state government and her priorities for DCF, including coordination, transparency, prevention, permanency, and responsiveness to vulnerable Floridians. Several members spoke in support, citing her experience at APD and familiarity with the agency’s work. The committee voted unanimously to recommend her confirmation, and then adjourned.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Jul 15th, 2026

Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So now, what is the national policy direction?
  • We have to be very careful about that.”
  • We really have to be careful and first have the models be checked.
  • But it’s something that we have to be careful about. Those scenarios happen.
  • So it should help take care of some of that.
Summary: The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, establishing its purpose as a study and policy-development body rather than one aimed at producing many bills. Majority Leader Hogue urged members to move quickly, focus on federal and other states’ AI laws, consider possible federal preemption, child protections, and the siting and economic impacts of data centers. Committee leadership echoed that the goal is practical, balanced governance that protects North Dakota while allowing innovation to continue. Legislative Council staff provided a background memo and NCSL presented a detailed overview of AI concepts and the current state legislative landscape. The presentations distinguished narrow AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and theoretical AGI/ASI, and summarized major state policy themes: comprehensive AI laws in states such as Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois; targeted laws on deepfakes, chatbots, health, education, notifications, and digital likeness; and growing use of appropriations and agency inventories. Members asked about Colorado’s repeal and reenactment, Texas’s sandbox and training provisions, oversight structures, and whether AI regulation is bipartisan; presenters said most issues cut across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfakes but more division on broader regulatory approaches. The federal update focused on executive orders, preemption, and congressional activity. NCSL described a White House framework favoring a single federal standard, a DOJ litigation task force, Commerce Department review of state laws, and possible funding conditions tied to state AI policy, though no formal state-law challenge had yet occurred. The presentation also covered a recent executive order creating a voluntary federal vetting process for advanced frontier models after safety concerns, and congressional proposals including a failed 10-year state moratorium, Senator Blackburn’s child-safety bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, a House-passed children’s digital safety package, a Senate data center moratorium proposal, and a House ratepayer/data-center bill. The committee took no formal action beyond receiving testimony and asking questions.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 19th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • are provided care at a fraction of the cost of private insurance health care.
  • of care and increasing costs.
  • , providing primary care services, dental, vision. and dental health care, substance use disorder services
  • , and long-term care.
  • We need to train health care providers in the implicit biases and trauma-informed care.
Keywords: 988, house, all
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Mar 24th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • They take care of us very, very well, very philanthropic.
  • You do care about the time in which those electrons are produced.
  • We can see the direction that a lot of this is going.
  • We're not a state-directed economy here.
  • So I got a guy on the other end of this big weight, pulling in the other direction.
Keywords: 908, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare May 20th, 2026

Health & Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 198 is an access to care bill.
  • for them for that care, which shouldn't be there.
  • I represent the LSNDC and the Continuum of Care.
  • I don’t care anything about the administrative part. I care more about the people.
  • That these pregnancy care centers...
Keywords: 974, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first advanced SB 1224, which requires DCFS to look into cases where a child under 17 is involved in a pregnancy, with added oversight for children under 12; it was reported favorably. The committee also favorably reported SB 1100, described as repealing an outdated statute. White Coat Day remarks welcomed physicians to the Capitol and thanked them for their service, including efforts to improve Medicaid reimbursement. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and physician licensure, was reported favorably. HB 1231 clarified that Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring applies to insulin-dependent patients, including those with gestational diabetes, and was also reported favorably. HB 198, which sets reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures such as colonoscopies, eye, ENT, and gastroenterology services, passed favorably. HB 1160, creating a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical graduates, prompted a lengthy exchange about delayed rulemaking and whether the board had added requirements beyond statute; despite concerns, it was reported favorably. The committee also advanced several resolutions and oversight measures. HCR 67, prompted by a personal family experience with a special-needs child’s acute care needs, creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children; it was amended and reported favorably. HCR 27, calling for a statewide evaluation of autism services by LDH and the Department of Education, was reported favorably. HB 223, which recreates DCFS, was amended to shorten the sunset date and require law enforcement reporting through a secure web platform, then reported favorably. HCR 28, creating a task force on school nurse orientation and training for new graduates, was reported favorably after testimony from school nurses about the lack of standardized orientation and the risks of placing inexperienced nurses alone in schools. The committee also took up HB 469, which would allow pharmacy license renewal applicants to designate a portion of fees to eligible schools including Xavier University’s College of Pharmacy; after opposition from Senator Cloud and a roll call, the bill was deferred. HB 1182, a cleanup bill changing the occupational therapy certifying entity and adjusting fees, and HB 1076, eliminating one of two sunset provisions for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board, were both reported favorably. HB 1216, a major rewrite of clinical laboratory personnel rules, was deferred after concerns that it would restrict existing phlebotomy and lab functions in ways that could conflict with recent law. Finally, HB 457 and HB 616, both by Representative Knox and focused on homelessness, drew extensive testimony: HB 457 established minimum standards for shelters and similar facilities and was reported favorably as amended, while HB 616 would allow audits of homelessness-related funding and databases; after debate over privacy, federal funding oversight, and accountability, the committee adopted an amendment changing enforcement language from "may" to "shall" and continued hearing testimony from opponents and supporters.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Higher Education Funding Review Committee Mar 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Higher Education Funding Review Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We already do it as duplication of services, but should we really care?
  • I think they've been careful.
  • Bruce is walking out, so maybe he doesn't care.
  • Bruce is walking out, so maybe he doesn't care.
  • These are those direct completion dollars based on the rates I talked about.
Keywords: 908, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Jan 15th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • day health care, home-delivered meals, hospital care, and really a broad package of services.
  • and services and comprehensive care.
  • It sounds like you're asking about the long-term care program in the statewide Medicaid managed care
  • We take care of all those.
  • And that's adult day health care.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard a base budget overview for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which was presented as a $46.8 billion starting point for the silo. Staff explained that HHS accounts for about half of the state base budget and roughly 36% of general revenue, with AHCA and Medicaid making up the largest share. The committee then reviewed the PACE program for the elderly, including its eligibility, service model, growth in applications, slot funding and reversions, and the agency’s plan to move from the federal three-way agreement to a more detailed two-party contract to improve accountability, transparency, and reporting. Members raised concerns about unfilled slots, reversions, rural access, and the need for clearer return-on-investment data; the agency said it would follow up on some of those questions. The committee also heard from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities on its statewide dental program. APD described its history of appropriations, the failed January 2024 solicitation, and a new up-to-$11.5 million solicitation focused on preventive care, community partnerships, teledentistry, and coordination with other services. Members questioned overlap with Medicaid dental coverage, the effect of Medicaid unwinding on APD clients, and whether state dollars were duplicating federally supported services; APD said it tries to act as payer of last resort and that services would continue during procurement. Public testimony from an APD stakeholder and the Florida Dental Association emphasized Medicaid eligibility problems for waiver recipients, low reimbursement rates, limited access to anesthesia and hospital-based dental care, and concerns that proposed Medicaid changes could reduce access for special-needs patients. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs then presented on state veterans service officers and benefits assistance. FDVA highlighted its role in helping veterans access federal benefits, reporting about $27.9 billion in federal dollars flowing into Florida and a high return on state investment. The department said it has increased outreach, claims processing, and services, and has trained staff to identify mental health concerns through its Overwatch program. In response to questions, FDVA discussed plans to expand adult day health care at a new veterans nursing home and possibly at existing locations with additional state funding. At the end of the meeting, the committee completed its presentations and adjourned without objection.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 12th, 2026 at 04:57 pm

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , education, and... ...line 24, which says, including care, education, and supervision.
  • that shall include a compliance review of the child care assistance program.
  • My question, Madam Chair, chair... ...of the child care assistance program.
  • We both had to take care of kids.
  • Whether you're rich, whether you're poor, you're eligible for child care.
Keywords: 996, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 12th, 2026

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , education, and... ...line 24, which says, including care, education, and supervision.
  • that shall include a compliance review of the child care assistance program.
  • My question, Madam Chair, chair... ...of the child care assistance program.
  • We both had to take care of kids.
  • Whether you're rich, whether you're poor, you're eligible for child care.
Summary: The Senate debated and passed Senate Bill 241, a child care assistance measure. Opponents raised concerns about the bill’s education requirements, residency definitions, sustainability if oil and gas revenues decline, fraud and misuse of funds, staffing needs for unannounced inspections, liability insurance, and whether the state would be left covering costs in a shortfall. Supporters argued the bill reflects the reality of working families, would expand access to child care, and includes guardrails and a five-year funding plan. After debate, the Senate passed the Senate Finance Committee substitute for SB 241, as amended, by a vote of 25-15. The chamber then received House messages announcing passage of several House bills and referred them to committees: HB 63 on water project funding to Senate Conservation, HB 64 on appropriations to Senate Finance, HB 165 on industrial revenue bond lease assessments to Senate Tax, Business and Transportation, HB 285 on disabled veteran property tax exemptions to Senate Tax, Business and Transportation, HB 184 on the Conservation Legacy Permanent Fund to Senate Finance, and HB 291 on a range of tax and revenue changes to Senate Tax, Business and Transportation. Senate Memorial 30, requesting a study of safety and maintenance issues on U.S. Highway 491, was introduced and referred to Senate Rules. During announcements, members outlined upcoming committee meetings, including Rules, Tax, Business and Transportation, Education, Finance, Conservation, and others. The Senate also discussed the upcoming 100th Bill Party and related social events. The body then recessed until 11 a.m. the next day.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 15 Jan 26th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Many decisions are made in this room that help direct those plans at times, and that is why we start
  • every morning seeking your direction for all of us, calling upon you.
  • And that is why we start every morning seeking your direction for all of us, calling upon you.
  • House Bill 529, by the Health and Welfare Committee, an act relating to health care, House Bill 529,
  • by the Health and Welfare Committee, an act relating to health care, I don't know.
Keywords: 989, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • THIS WAS DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE PASTE ON A REQUEST FROM REPRESENTATIVE GRIFFITTS.
  • >> HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. THE CONTRACTOR NOTIFIED THE CITY AND THEY DID REFUND THEM.
  • COMMITTEE EXCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS THE COUNTY POLITIES AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS ON LISTS 125 AND DIRECT
  • OUR LAST ITEM IS TO DIRECT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LOTTERY THE COMMITTEE IS REQUIRED TO CONTRACT FOR
  • COMMITTEE DIRECTED THE AUDITOR GENERAL TO PERFORM THE WORK SINCE 2003.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 27 (2-13-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We should not say that for our caring health care providers.
  • We should not say that for our caring health care providers.
  • level of care, not decrease the level of care.
  • </c> simple medical care. simple medical care.
  • What loving care is loving care.
Keywords: 958, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 10th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • , including the Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of Health, and the Agency for Health Care
  • Farmers care very deeply about what we produce, and it's...
  • And I want to just raise awareness on that, that farmers care very deeply about what we produce.
  • There's a couple of appearance forms: Lindsay Swindell, Christian Care Ministry, waves in support.
  • Mike Crook, state direction. There's a couple of appearance forms.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
Summary: The Rules Committee heard and voted on a series of bills, beginning with SB 54 on toxicology screenings in autopsies of violent offenders, which requires medical examiners to screen for psychotropic and intoxicating substances, consult treating providers when possible, and report findings to state agencies; it passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 176 on public postsecondary campus safety policies, requiring colleges and universities to publish clearer reporting and response procedures for threats to students, faculty, and staff. Both bills were reported favorably without major opposition. The largest portion of the meeting was devoted to CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Florida Farm Bill. The bill covers a wide range of agriculture-related issues, including fair association rules, preemption of local restrictions on gas- and diesel-powered farm equipment, surplus of certain state-owned lands for agricultural use, a food and animal veterinary loan repayment program, permanent Farmers Feeding Florida funding, forest service training expansion, signal-jamming device penalties, CDL English proficiency enforcement, no-solicitation protections, food safety inspector protections, biosolids regulation, and contractor payment enforcement. Members adopted several amendments, including changes to contractor payment language, expanded veterinary loan eligibility, citrus foundation consolidation, technical corrections, removal of outdated fair references, a nonprofit definition fix, and a late amendment deleting the bill’s disparagement clause after extensive testimony and debate about free speech and agricultural speech protections. A separate late amendment delayed biosolids compliance deadlines. The bill drew strong support from farmers, agritourism groups, food donation advocates, and some utility and wastewater interests, while conservation groups and biosolids operators raised concerns about land surplus provisions and biosolids restrictions. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee then approved SB 834 on nonprofit religious organizations, which repeals a restriction on health care sharing ministries partnering with licensed insurance agents, while an amendment added written disclaimer requirements; it passed favorably. SB 936 on temporary door locking devices also passed, directing the Building Commission to incorporate standards into the Florida Building Code. SB 50 on veterans’ courts was approved, allowing judges in all circuits to use veterans’ courts for cases involving service-related issues such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and substance abuse. Finally, SB 1004 on the sale of dogs and cats passed after amendments removed an appropriation and kept the bill’s disclosure, financing, and consumer protection provisions, and SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools passed with discussion about coaches providing basic support to student-athletes and possible parental-consent language. The committee also began hearing SB 198 on virtual currency kiosks, which would regulate crypto kiosks with registration, fraud warnings, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections; an amendment to that bill was adopted, but the transcript cuts off before the final vote.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • It directs WSDA to develop a statewide food security strategy and to monitor food system performance,
  • In the substitute bill, it directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to obtain a water discharge permit
  • The bill directs Ecology to treat public facilities with more than 5,000 game birds as a concentrated
  • The bill establishes a joint legislative task force on reducing regulatory stress for producers and directs
  • markets program is not only grant programs, but technical assistance programs that support small and direct
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Public Employment and Retirement

Transcript Highlights:
  • To address any such conduct, I'll direct the individual to stop and warn them that if they continue,
  • They ask questions such as, do you provide health care? Have you ever been debarred?
  • And I do appreciate your careful consideration of policy.
  • You're careful consideration of policy.
  • And with that, we'll adjourn this meeting. you're careful consideration of policy.
Keywords: 988, house, all