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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 05/11/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> provider that is requesting the review. provider that is requesting the review.
  • </c><00:03:22.239><c> this</c> provider that was requesting this provider that was requesting this appeal
  • </c> this particular legislation? this particular legislation?
  • </c> can't request that process. can't request that process.
  • </c> request records and documents. request records and documents.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 11th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • I’m here today to respectfully request that you vote no on House Bill 528.
  • Patients today already have the option to request directed and autologous donations.
  • It wasn’t appropriate.
  • It's that passing this legislation does a couple of things.
  • I am happy to answer questions or defer to Lori if appropriate.
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 528, which would codify the ability for patients to use self-donated or directed donor blood under federal testing and collection guidelines. Representative Chris Bruce said the bill was intended to ensure Idaho patients have that option in state law after some hospitals or facilities had denied requests. Supporters testified that the bill protects patient autonomy, religious freedom, and medical choice, and described personal experiences where directed donation was difficult or impossible to arrange in Idaho. Opponents, including representatives from Vitalant and the Red Cross, said directed and autologous donations are already available when medically indicated, that the bill addresses a problem that does not exist, and that it could add cost, complexity, and strain to an already severe blood shortage without improving safety. After debate over terms such as “detrimental” and “gross negligence,” a substitute motion to send the bill to amending order failed 7-9, and the original motion to send HB 528 to the House floor with a do pass recommendation passed 7-6. The committee then approved a rules docket for the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s Business Enterprise Program, which updates and streamlines rules governing vending and food service facilities operated by blind entrepreneurs. The committee next took up House Bill 550, a midwifery bill updating Idaho’s existing statute to allow licensed midwives to administer additional medications within their training and scope of practice. The sponsor and several midwives, nurses, and other supporters said the changes would modernize outdated law, improve care in rural areas, reduce unnecessary hospital transfers, and better address postpartum hemorrhage and other maternal or neonatal needs. One testifier described a tragic homebirth outcome and urged stronger safety limits, while the Idaho Medical Association said it had worked with the sponsor on compromise language. At the sponsor’s request, HB 550 was held in committee and the related revised RS was moved forward. The committee then approved RS-33-250, which incorporated agreed-upon changes defining a formulary and protocol and clarifying maternal and neonatal care language, sending it to the second reading calendar with a do pass recommendation. The meeting adjourned after completing the agenda.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 27th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
  • This is not appropriate. Leave them out of it.
  • I rise in proud support of this legislation.
  • I rise in proud support of this legislation.
  • With that, I respectfully request your aye vote. With that, I respectfully request your aye vote.
Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then moved through guest introductions, including students and fellows from California Lutheran University, UC Merced’s CAPE program, the Maddy Institute, and Madera High School’s Madtown Robotics Team 1323, which was recognized for multiple robotics world championships. The chamber also adopted an adjournment in memory and took up the daily file. Several bills and resolutions were considered and passed, including AB 1390 on school board compensation thresholds, AB 1338 on air district cost recovery for fence-line air monitoring, AB 648 on community college housing, AB 1207 on cap-and-trade price ceilings, ACR 66 recognizing Skin Cancer Awareness Month, AB 49 on keeping ICE out of public schools, AB 317 on a CEQA exemption for certain single-family homes, AB 527 on geothermal exploratory wells, AB 665 on the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ombudsman report, AB 940 creating quantum innovation zones, AB 1021 on workforce housing for education agencies, AB 1112 on property tax apportionment in Rancho Mirage, AB 1318 on nonprofit eligibility for public funding, and AB 1470 on using student housing loan funds for affordable housing in downtowns and commercial districts. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 49 and AB 1318 were urgency bills and passed with the required higher vote threshold. The floor also adopted H.R. 40, declaring May 25 as Rosenda’s Day to honor a teen killed by a drunk driver, and H.R. 42, recognizing May as Behavioral Health Awareness Month. Both drew extensive personal testimony from members about mental health, suicide, substance use, and the need to reduce stigma and expand access to care. Additional health-related bills passed, including AB 408 creating a physician health and wellness program, AB 546 requiring coverage for HEPA purifiers for certain enrollees after wildfire disasters, AB 967 expediting licenses for out-of-state physicians, and AB 968 expanding pharmacist authority to provide non-hormonal contraception. The Assembly also debated AB 1056 on phasing out gill net fishing and AB 1376 on limiting juvenile probation terms, with supporters framing both as conservation or rehabilitation measures and opponents warning about economic harm or public safety concerns. Both bills ultimately passed. Throughout the session, members repeatedly emphasized public safety, education, housing, climate, health care access, and support for immigrant and youth communities, with recorded roll-call votes and voice votes taken on each measure.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Senate in Session Apr 24th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Both bills share the same legislative intent.
  • I just want to thank Senator Pizzo for this good legislation.
  • I would respectfully request that we temporarily postpone this bill.
  • The Legislature created the center in 2003 with non-recurring appropriations...
  • And if more are needed, then DCF must either request funding by legislative budget requests or reallocate
Summary: The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and others. Senators also observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis. After routine announcements, the chamber moved to the special order calendar and took up a long series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate bills before final passage. Among the measures approved were bills creating an expedited DNA testing grant program for local law enforcement, adding aggravating factors in capital cases involving gatherings for religious, school, or government activities, requiring state health coverage for fertility preservation services for cancer patients, authorizing indemnification for commuter rail providers, prohibiting abandonment of migrant vessels in Florida waters, and creating new specialty license plates. The Senate also passed bills on Alzheimer’s awareness, relocating the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University, charter schools, sex offender registration, utility worker protections, juvenile justice, student mental health reporting, foster home licensure transfers, water access facilities, Florida Virtual School, school readiness, sexual images involving children, tampering with electronic monitoring devices, certified recovery residences, the FSU Election Law Center, the Office of Faith and Community, and bonuses for county property appraiser employees. Several other bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, officers injured in the line of duty, school social workers, and Brownfields. Debate was especially extensive on the Office of Faith and Community bill, where an amendment to bar political activity by office staff was offered but failed 13-23 after arguments over election-related communications and the scope of existing law. The certified recovery residences bill also drew notable debate, with supporters emphasizing housing as essential to recovery and opponents raising concerns about implementation and local control. Most other bills passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew dissenting votes, including the capital aggravating factors bill, charter schools, and the Office of Faith and Community measure.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 13th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Appropriations will come to order while the Secretary takes a silent roll.
  • I'm a senator from Legislative District 2, and Mr.
  • Our budget now is $13 million for the legislative branch.
  • In republican government, the legislative authority necessarily predominates."
  • You're all legislators, so am I.
Keywords: 989, all
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

Disability Commission Jun 18th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any request... Section 2.2-3708.3(C) of the Code of Virginia.
  • such request to the Commission.
  • for remote participation or any disapproval of a member's request for Any request for remote participation
  • , sample legislation that was given to me.
  • Because I had passed legislation. Yes, Madam Chair.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And we will start with the Legislative Analyst's Office on today's panel.
  • My name is Dylan Hoxworth Lozzo with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
  • I'm happy to answer questions at the appropriate time. Thank you.
  • And then we'll hear from the Legislative Analyst's Office.
  • legislation be updated to retroactively apply to 2018 grantees.
Keywords: 988, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are, at the request of the sponsors, holding a few bills, three to be exact. Stand by.
  • There has to be some legislation.
  • I ask that you hold people accountable enough and pass this legislation.
  • Because it was not crafted through the legislative process.
  • And we know that the vast majority support this type of legislation.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We respectfully request your aye vote for AB 2492. Sorry.
  • Thank you very much. request your I vote for 2492, sorry. Thank you very much.
  • I want to thank you all for taking the time because of this legislation.
  • The motion is due pass to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. Lackey. Zbur. Aye.
  • AB 2130, the motion is due pass as amended to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations.
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism heard three bills. AB 2113, by Assemblymember McKinnor, would prohibit unauthorized drone operation within 400 feet of ticketed outdoor entertainment events with 1,000 or more attendees, creating a $500 infraction to improve crowd safety and emergency response. Support came from Live Nation, the San Francisco 49ers, and BottleRock; opposition was limited to a support-if-amended position from the California Attractions and Parks Association and a less-amended concern from TechNet about impacts on nearby commercial drone use. Members discussed enforcement challenges and the need for a layered state-federal approach, and the bill passed 9-0 to Appropriations. AB 2492, by Assemblymember Gabriel, would create an interagency coordination framework for major sporting events such as the 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including planning for security, emergencies, and reducing risks such as trafficking and discrimination. The California Travel Association testified in support, emphasizing the economic importance of these events and the need to reassure visitors about safety. Members noted the bill’s inclusion of watch parties and the need for strong coordination across agencies; it also passed 9-0 to Appropriations. AB 2130, by Assemblymember Haney, would allow the California State Athletic Commission to place sponsor logos on referee and official apparel at boxing and MMA events to generate revenue for fighter retirement benefits and related training, without using the General Fund or raising ticket prices. Support came from Combat U and the UFC, with testimony stressing that California is the only place offering this type of retirement benefit and that the bill would help support fighters after their careers. The committee described it as a targeted but important measure, and it passed 9-0 to Appropriations. After reopening the roll to capture absent members, all three bills were reported out unanimously.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:18:46.559><c> water</c> industries to seek legislative water industries to seek legislative water
  • </c> permit appropriation. permit appropriation.
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  • additional appropriations from the Mount additional appropriations from the Mount Simon.
Bills: HF1531 , HF4017 , HF3399 , HF4146 , HF4019 , HF3677
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 20, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, today we have five bills and a presentation on our agenda by request.
  • Utilization management involves measures used to ensure appropriate medication use, such as quantity
  • Taken on this particular piece of legislation. I know that it's very, very challenging.
  • And understand where the appropriations are going and if it's at their highest and best use.
  • We appropriate. We're the purse strings.
Summary: The Budget Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. HB 677, relating to state-covered fertility preservation for employees undergoing cancer treatment, was introduced as coverage for egg and sperm preservation for up to three years, with an estimated fiscal impact of about $813,000. After brief questions and no public testimony or amendments, the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/HB 59, which would reform Florida’s wrongful incarceration compensation process by extending the filing deadline from 90 days to two years, removing the clean-hands requirement, and allowing exonerees to choose between the state compensation process and a civil lawsuit; it was supported by the City of Flagler Beach and passed unanimously. CS/HB 1313, which recreates the Resilient Florida Trust Fund in the Department of Environmental Protection before its scheduled termination in 2025, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from advocacy groups. The committee received a lengthy presentation from the Department of Management Services on the State Group Insurance Program and the recent Revenue Estimating Conference. The presentation covered enrollment, revenues and expenditures, rising medical and pharmacy costs, emergency room utilization, GLP-1 drug spending, and options for tighter formulary and utilization management. Members asked about ER cost growth, GLP-1 coverage and copays, PBM oversight and potential conflicts, avoidable ER visits, cancer screening claims, dental and vision costs, specialty drug biosimilars, and possible savings from more restrictive pharmacy models. DMS said it would follow up on several questions and noted ongoing work on cancer coordination, preventive screening, biomarker testing, and a proposed member-facing benefits platform. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 301, which would raise sovereign immunity caps from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $1 million and $3 million, align limitations periods with private claims, and allow government entities to settle above the caps without a claims bill. Local governments, school-related entities, and county and city associations opposed the bill, warning of major fiscal impacts, higher insurance costs, and pressure on services; several speakers urged smaller increases or a tiered approach. Proponents, including families affected by catastrophic injury or death, argued the current caps are too low and the claims bill process is inefficient and unfair. After debate, the bill passed on a recorded vote, with some members voting no, and was reported favorably.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Obviously, I want to make sure that we're clear from a legislative point of view that we need to make
  • So our request is that we not redirect the Money only to the current grantees, but please consider bringing
  • We request that the state adopt our enrollment-based funding for early learning and care programs.
  • And I had two requests.
  • And so I would like to request that the eligibility requirements and income requirements be consistent
Keywords: 988, house, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Jan 16th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • The community has already decided that if somebody wants to propose tall buildings on appropriate sites
  • So, from a FutureWise perspective, a building permit is the appropriate piece.
  • that they get some legislative direction in their assessment.
  • And so this would be a response to that request.
  • The request came from a member of the public, not myself.
Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several housing, building code, and permitting bills. HB 2228 would direct the State Building Code Council to convene a technical advisory group to recommend code amendments allowing scissor stairs in buildings with more than two dwelling units. Supporters, including architects, builders, and housing advocates, said scissor stairs could improve safety, reduce corridor and stair footprint, lower costs, and allow more efficient and denser housing layouts. The bill was then closed to public hearing. HB 2381 would create a performance-based code pathway for low-rise residential buildings and allow recognition of third-party certifications. The chair described it as a move from prescriptive to performance-based standards, with flexibility for builders and potential alignment with clean building goals. The Building Industry Association of Washington opposed the bill as written, saying the main need is a performance pathway in the energy code rather than the IBC, while FutureWise supported the concept but urged caution about the complexity and timeline of converting code to performance-based standards. The public hearing on HB 2381 was closed after testimony. HB 2418 would change permit review processes, including vesting rules for residential project permits in urban growth areas, pausing review clocks in certain circumstances, extending timelines to other fee-charging reviewing entities, and requiring a single permit responsible official and point of contact by 2027. Builders, developers, and housing advocates generally supported the bill’s coordination and timeline provisions, saying they would reduce delays and costs, though several groups raised concerns about the vesting section and completeness definitions. FutureWise and county representatives warned the vesting changes could create litigation or records issues, while the sponsor said the vesting portion might be reconsidered. The committee also heard HB 2273, which would require embodied carbon reduction standards for larger building projects through reuse, product-based reductions, or whole-building life-cycle assessment. Support came from architects, Commerce, and environmental justice advocates, who said the bill would reduce climate impacts and encourage innovation; opponents from the concrete and aggregate industry and a taxpayer group raised concerns about costs, supply-chain issues, conflicts with other legislation, and exemptions such as for schools. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after closing the public hearings.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Nov 7th, 2025

Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Legislative education staff for helping on all of this.
  • None of these are supposed to be part of the annual appropriations process.
  • Yes, I don't know all of the appropriated mandatory programs.
  • Annual appropriations bills they don't do. Consolidating general appropriations act like we do.
  • This is an appropriate one-time or not.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Mar 2nd, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • And what they are owed, they will be appropriately paid.
  • And what they are owed, they will be appropriately paid.
  • And what they are owed, they will be appropriately paid.
  • A request spread over several agencies.
  • A request spread over several agencies.
Bills: S0006 , S0026 , S0206 , S0532 , S0576 , S1012 , S1110 , S1178 , S1192 , S1758 , S1760 , S7046 , S7048
Summary: The Appropriations Committee met and considered a large agenda of bills, reporting several measures favorably. Early action included SB 6, a settled claim bill involving the Department of Children and Families and the estate of Leila Estrada and Sapphire Williams, which was approved for $3.8 million. The committee also passed a cybersecurity internships bill creating a Department of Commerce program with Cyber Florida, and SB 532, which lets clerks of court retain the full amount of certain excess revenue and clarifies foreclosure-sale procedures. Veterans housing measures, CS for CS for SB 1602 and SB 1604, were approved to create a pilot program and a related trust fund for vacancy relief and risk mitigation for veteran housing. The committee also favorably reported SB 1110 on Medicaid and insurance coverage for orthotics and prosthetics, with emotional testimony from a student and family describing the high cost and importance of activity-specific prosthetics. Members also approved CS for CS for SB 1012 after adopting an amendment that removed inmate emergency and specialty medical service compensation provisions while retaining changes to the contractor-operated institutions inmate welfare trust fund. Another bill, CS for CS for SB 1614, was narrowed by a delete-all amendment to focus on limiting the use of excess fees for new building construction by local governments. All of these measures were reported favorably after brief debate, with some support testimony submitted in writing or waived. The most extensive discussion centered on CS for CS for SB 17, a major Medicaid and public assistance overhaul. The bill would create a Joint Legislative Committee on Medicaid Oversight, allow the Legislature to retain its own actuary, tighten Medicaid program oversight, update encounter-data reporting, set performance standards for managed care plans, revise pharmacy benefit manager rules, and require DCF to implement SNAP fraud-reduction and payment-accuracy reforms, including photo IDs on EBT cards and updated work requirements. It also would direct agencies to seek federal waivers for Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults and expanded behavioral health services. After lengthy questioning and testimony, the committee adopted amendments adding a transitional medical benefits glide path for people who gain employment and later lose Medicaid eligibility, and exempting hospice patients with six months or less to live. Supporters argued the bill would improve accountability, reduce fraud, and save money, while opponents warned it would create administrative burdens, increase paperwork, and cause eligible people to lose coverage or food assistance. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably as amended.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/9/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • If people request mediation, about 89% work out.
  • If people requested mediation about 89% of reach of work out.
  • This winter I've spent, then we started that shortly after it was appropriated.
  • This winter I've spent, then we started that shortly after it was appropriated.
  • Let's say we appropriate for a grant money gets transferred $5 million to the university.
Bills: HF3692
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services Mar 11th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • TSHL requests that the committee pass the bill with the intent of establishing necessary processes to
  • I respectfully request passage. Thank you, Representative Noble.
  • I respectfully request passage. Thank you, Representative Noble. There's no objection.
  • Or MNT MNT would be the most appropriate terminology to ensure alignment with clinical standards and
  • The research to determine whether it's cost-efficient and cost-effective and medically appropriate is
Bills: HB 26 , HB 140 , HB 141 , HB 142 , HB 215
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 27th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation is important.
  • This legislation shows citizens and businesses alike.
  • I'm from Legislative District 35, live in Soda Springs.
  • We have no state agency designed for multiple use management and no legislative management and no legislative
  • We strongly oppose SJR 103 and request a no vote.
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 20 and February 23, 2026. It then introduced several RS measures, including RS 3313-C-1 on Idaho Housing and Finance Association reporting and transparency, RS 33525 relating to an Idaho Department of Fish and Game gun club-related alternative, and RS 3344-1, a trigger bill concerning machine guns if the federal ban is repealed or overturned. Each of those motions passed without opposition. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1326, a private property/warrant bill sponsored by Senator Harris. The bill would generally require government agents to have a warrant, exigent circumstances, or consent before entering private land not open to the public, while preserving certain exceptions for law enforcement, water rights, drones, weed control, and abatement districts. Supporters, including landowners and the Idaho Farm Bureau, described experiences with government officials entering private property without permission; Fish and Game and the Idaho Association of Counties opposed the bill, arguing it would hinder routine compliance checks and enforcement. After testimony and questions, the committee voted to send SB 1326 to the 14th order for possible amendment. Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 1286, sponsored by Senator Nichols, which would regulate paid non-accredited assistance for veterans’ federal benefit claims. Supporters said the bill would protect veterans from aggressive marketing, unclear fees, and misuse of personal information while preserving access to free help and allowing contingent-fee arrangements under set rules. Some veterans testified in favor of consumer protections, while one veteran said the bill could limit his ability to choose paid help that had worked for him. The committee approved a motion to send SB 1286 to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard Senate Joint Resolution 103, sponsored by Senator Adams, proposing a constitutional amendment to create a trust for certain lands granted or acquired from the federal government and to bar their sale, with revenues used for land management, county payments, and education-related purposes. Supporters framed it as a way to protect public lands from sale and preserve access, while opponents from Conservation Voters for Idaho and the Wilderness Society warned it could create financial uncertainty, wildfire costs, and management problems without a clear state structure. The transcript ends during continued testimony on the resolution, with no final committee action shown.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/01/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Arizona State Senate legislative proclamation honoring the traditions of legislative decorum and ceremonial
  • I believe this bill is being offered in response to some sort of request.
  • Members, House Bill 2903 is legislation once again in search of a problem.
  • I rise to read a legislative proclamation recognizing Farm Workers Day.
  • But we have had more than 100 requests for a turquoise alert.
Keywords: 1182, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Finance (02/03/2026)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:19:12.080><c> that</c> portion of the state appropriation that portion of the state appropriation
  • :26.800><c> community</c> that this appropriation community that this appropriation community college
  • reserves</c><01:19:39.520><c> to</c> appropriate level of reserves to appropriate level of reserves to
  • uh reserve level and the appropriate uh reserve level and the appropriate<01:23:36.000><c> uh</c><01
  • </c> quote off of 12 months, but we request quote off of 12 months, but we request two<01:44:14.719><
Committee: Senate Finance
Keywords: 1191, senate, all