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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/28/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, I move inexpedient to legislate. The motion is inexpedient to legislate.
- So that's why I am encouraging an expedient to legislate for this legislation.
- Yes, I move inexpedient to legislate. The motion is inexpedient to legislate.
- So that's why I am encouraging an expedient to legislate for this legislation.
- all</c><00:28:10.600><c> right</c> legislate for this legislation all right legislate for this legislation
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- At the appropriate time. At the appropriate time, I'd like to report favorably.
- This is, like you said, model legislation.
- I think this is excellent legislation.
- , but... ...part about, you know, the legislation runs afoul of free market principles, but as legislators
- We'll provide information requested.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
informed consent, healthcare, medical procedures, patient rights, surgeon general, regulatory review, adult residential care, generators, emergency power, health safety, Louisiana Department of Health, compliance, regulations, child welfare, Department of Children and Family Services, mandatory reporting, abuse prevention, investigative teams, child ombudsman, forensic interviews
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/01/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- This boat was the impetus for this legislation, but it's not the only boat legislation out there.
- This is the request for the $190,000 fiscal year 2026 and $190,000 in fiscal year 2027, which is appropriated
- </c> and members uh this is uh the request and members uh this is uh the request for<00:37:22.599><c>
- </c><00:42:08.040><c> of</c> projects this annual appropriation of projects this annual appropriation
- Government efficiency, we are requesting repeal of the requirement for the legislative report.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The added language, even with appropriate supportive services, technological assistance, or supported
- When used appropriately, they can protect vulnerable individuals.
- I strongly support this legislation.
- I guess at this point I don't have anyone signed up to testify on this piece of legislation.
- On which method, I guess, may be the most appropriate.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/12/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So I am bringing this bill at the request, and at the request as well as through discussions with representatives
- </c><00:04:45.320><c> and</c> am bringing this bill at the request and am bringing this bill at the request
- </c> as chair of this of the legislative as chair of this of the legislative commission<00:10:26.959>
- If I get paid appropriately, I'll order the drug in for the patient.
- </c><01:07:27.720><c> Bill</c> which is the department requested Bill which is the department requested
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- for the fiscal year 2025 to provide supplemental appropriations for certain existing appropriations
- for the fiscal year 2025 to provide supplemental appropriations for certain existing appropriations
- This bill appropriates $259 million.
- This legislation will do four key things.
- The underlying legislation.
Summary:
The Senate first debated and advanced Senate Bill 2561, an act to promote student learning and mental health, centered on a statewide bell-to-bell restriction on student cell phone use in schools. Supporters argued the bill would reduce distraction, improve academic performance and mental health, and encourage social interaction, while preserving flexibility for districts and exceptions for emergencies, special education, health needs, and instructional uses. Several senators emphasized local control and the need for public input, and a number of amendments were considered: some were withdrawn, some were rejected, and others were adopted, including an amendment requiring consistent and necessary exceptions and another requiring public hearings and local public input. The bill was then ordered to a third reading and passed to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 38-2.
The Senate also took up a conference committee report on a $259 million FY2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The report funded EMS costs, home care, the Healthy Incentives Program, DTA chip card technology, veterans benefits, the state police crime lab, the SSI state supplement, the Fair Housing Fund, and the National Guard, and included major indigent defense provisions: $40 million for 320 new CPCS staff attorneys, rate increases for private bar advocates, guardrails to reduce future work stoppages, and an independent review of the indigent defense system. Senators questioned the timing of the report, the inclusion of items not previously voted on by either branch, and the funding sources, including use of the transitional escrow fund and excess revenues. The report was accepted, the emergency preamble was adopted, and the supplemental budget was enacted.
In addition, the Senate passed other measures, including a bill authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to supply water to the Linfield Center Water District and a municipal roads and bridges financing bill, both by roll call vote. The chamber also enacted a health care protections bill, and it concurred in referrals on a governor’s municipal empowerment legislation. The session included a brief memorial tribute and adjournment in memory of Harry C. Christensen.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment May 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- At appropriate time, Mr. Chair. It is an appropriate time unless the Senator wishes.
- That's appropriate time, Mr. Chair. It is an appropriate time unless the Senator wishes to close.
- for legislative action, to this committee by March 1, 2027.
- So with the state lands, we know that was the first legislation that was done.
- And then came WMAs, and that legislation done both having a local share.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 480, which would allow anchoring in certain waterways, specifically Oyster Bayou, with restrictions to protect oyster leases and require a person to remain on board. After brief explanation from the sponsor, Representative DeWitt moved favorable and the bill was reported favorable without objection.
House Bill 510, which would have prohibited importation of captured carbon dioxide into Louisiana for sequestration, was discussed briefly. The sponsor said the proposal appeared to conflict with federal law and interstate commerce concerns, and he asked to voluntarily defer the bill. The committee agreed, and HB 510 was deferred. The committee also heard House Resolution 279, urging the state to study geothermal energy policy; after questions about geothermal technology and possible overlap with CCS infrastructure, the resolution was adopted on a 10-3 roll call vote and reported favorable.
The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 1152, as amended, dealing with the Carbon Dioxide Geologic Storage Trust Fund and a proposed injection fee for carbon sequestration projects. The amendment would set the fee at 19 cents per ton, with 12 cents going to the state trust fund and 7 cents going directly to affected parishes, while retaining existing fund caps and adding evacuation routes as an eligible local expenditure. Industry groups and local government representatives both testified: industry warned the proposal was rushed, could create uncertainty, and might hurt Louisiana’s competitiveness; parish officials argued locals need a meaningful revenue share, transparency, and bargaining power because they will bear emergency-response burdens. Members raised questions about the fee structure, exemptions for state lands and parish agreements, and whether the local share would continue for the life of a project. The bill remained under discussion at the end of the transcript, with talk of creating an off-session task force or working group to continue negotiations for next year.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> uh be involved in the legislative uh be involved in the legislative Transportation<00:07:14.919>
- </c><00:19:48.120><c> um</c> licenses and those are appropriated um licenses and those are appropriated
- </c><00:20:31.919><c> to</c> Highway fund um uh Appropriations to Highway fund um uh Appropriations to
- </c><00:47:34.680><c> at</c> not items we seeking Appropriations at not items we seeking Appropriations
- </c><00:48:00.200><c> first</c> recommending Appropriations first recommending Appropriations first operating
Committee:
Senate Transportation
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-06-02 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You might ask yourself what this legislative body should do.
- The governor requested to advertise this proposed amendment.
- By Appropriations and Senator Avila and others, C.S.
- By Appropriations and Senator Avila and others, C.S.
- By Appropriations and Senator Avila and others, C.S.
Summary:
The House took up the special order calendar for a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes, CS/HJR 1F, which would create a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property, and restrict how counties and municipalities may use ad valorem tax revenue. The sponsor, Rep. Overdorf, said the measure would give homeowners tax relief and argued local governments could adjust spending or use other revenue sources. Opponents repeatedly questioned the ballot language, the lack of a fiscal estimate or backfill, and the potential impact on local services, public safety, and debt obligations. The House adopted the special order report and then debated the resolution and a series of amendments.
Several amendments were offered to carve out or protect specific services from the tax changes. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to protect Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was supported by members who said those entities fund early learning, mental health, aftercare, and other services for children and working families, but it failed 25-74. Rep. Cross offered an amendment to include water management districts in allowable ad valorem uses, warning of impacts on flood control, water quality, Everglades restoration, and water supply; that amendment also failed. Rep. Eskamani offered an amendment requiring the Legislature to backfill public safety funding if local revenues fall, arguing police and fire services, staffing, and response times would be at risk; it failed 25-71.
The chamber then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other local senior programs, and opponents saying the proposal was outside the bill’s scope. Finally, Rep. Gant offered an amendment to protect veteran services, saying local governments fund housing, mental health, transition, and family support programs for veterans; debate emphasized the importance of honoring veterans and avoiding cuts to those services. The transcript cuts off during debate on that amendment, before a final vote is shown.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/16/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So, you did state that at the meeting members of the legislative body under statute can request a secret
- . legislation. legislation.
- I do believe that this legislation<03:34:47.279><c> has</c><03:34:47.520><c> appropriate</c><03:34:48.000
- ><c> guardrails</c> legislation has appropriate guardrails legislation has appropriate guardrails in<
- </c> expedient to legislate on 1528. expedient to legislate on 1528.
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> of</c><00:41:51.440><c> Hawaii</c> requesting the University of Hawaii requesting the University
- </c><00:53:32.000><c> venue</c> colleges are not the appropriate venue colleges are not the appropriate
- 43.760><c> Hawaii</c> requesting the University of Hawaii requesting the University of Hawaii system<
- </c><00:54:03.839><c> considering</c> believe that's appropriate considering believe that's appropriate
- This one requests the uh 193 SD1.
Committee:
House Higher Education
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education heard several Senate concurrent resolutions related to University of Hawaiʻi programs, audits, and workforce development. Testimony on SCR 50, which urged establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Maui campus, was strongly supportive, with witnesses citing the state’s nursing shortage and Maui’s acute physician and nurse shortages. The committee later recommended passage with a technical HD1 amendment, and the measure was adopted unanimously by the members present.
The committee also heard SCR 137, SCR 138, and SCR 142, all involving proposed audits. SCR 137 sought a performance audit of the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation; the Foundation opposed it, and the chair recommended deferral after noting the legislative auditor’s view that the office lacks jurisdiction over the private nonprofit. SCR 138 proposed a management and performance audit of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy, and SCR 142 proposed an audit of the UH Mānoa athletics department. UH representatives provided comments on both, with athletics explaining existing NCAA-required financial audits, internal performance evaluations, and a strategic plan that includes self-review. The committee ultimately recommended passage of SCR 138 and SCR 142 with technical HD1 amendments.
For SCR 192, which proposed a veterinary medicine expansion working group, UH and other witnesses discussed the idea of exploring a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, but the chair said a community college is not the appropriate venue for a doctoral program. The committee recommended substantial HD1 changes removing Windward Community College from the title and shifting the effort to the UH system level, adding the UH president or designee and a Hilo campus representative to the working group; the amended resolution was adopted. The committee also heard SCR 193, calling for community colleges to identify bachelor’s degree and workforce pathways aligned with regional needs, and SCR 203, which sought exploration of an Alzheimer’s disease research center and federal funding requirements; both drew supportive comments and no opposition. The meeting recessed briefly for lack of quorum, then reconvened for decision-making and adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures considered.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:21:14.320><c> session</c> the course of the legislative session the course of the legislative
- At some point, we'll be putting out a request for proposals on that.
- I have a few comments on this legislation.
- </c> their absentee ballot they've requested their absentee ballot they've requested we<01:42:48.679>
- the SAU excuse town and SAU appropriate the SAU excuse me<02:40:29.520><c> appropriate</c><02:40:30.040
Committee:
House Election Law
Summary:
The House Election Law Committee held an orientation and then opened a public hearing on House Bill 67-FN-A, which would make permanent the use of accessible voting machines in local elections and provide funding for additional systems. The chair outlined committee procedures, noting a heavy workload of roughly 70 to 80 bills, mostly Tuesday meetings, likely time limits on testimony, and a default of executive session unless a bill is specifically noticed. Members and staff were introduced, and the Secretary of State’s office described its election-related responsibilities, including voter registration, cybersecurity, ballot-counting equipment, and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) program.
Secretary of State David Scanlan and Deputy Secretary Aon Hennessy explained the current pilot program created by last year’s law, which requires accessible voting systems for local elections and allows the state to share machines with municipalities during the first half of 2025. They said the office has made hardware available, but towns have raised concerns about the speed of implementation and the cost of programming each election, especially for towns with multiple ballot questions. Scanlan said the state is also vetting longer-term options, including devices that could remain in polling places year-round, and suggested the committee consider delaying the bill’s effective date to January 1, 2026 to better align with implementation needs. Hennessy said the current state devices are older and complicated to reset for each election, and estimated programming costs could be about $600 for a small single-election ballot and much higher for towns with multiple elections.
Supporters of the bill emphasized the importance of accessible voting for people with disabilities. Representative Robert Wy said the measure builds on 2024 law and would move the pilot into a permanent agreement, citing ADA concerns and prior testimony about discriminatory voting experiences. Fred Forier, a legally blind voter from Exeter, testified that accessible voting systems allow him to vote privately and independently and urged support for the bill. Committee members asked about the gap if the pilot ends before a permanent system is in place and about the cost range for programming. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the committee moved on after public testimony began.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/10/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> requests were denied without recourse. requests were denied without recourse.
- legislation legislation or<01:26:32.320><c> is</c><01:26:32.480><c> it</c><01:26:32.719><c> is</c><01
- </c><01:35:18.159><c> by</c> inspections, inspections requested by inspections, inspections requested
- </c> and I believe it is an appropriate time. and I believe it is an appropriate time.
- </c> this legislation? this legislation?
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 4/8/26
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:05:23.400><c> session</c><00:05:23.800><c> here</c> legislative session here legislative session
- a data request.
- We're elected to face public scrutiny as state legislators.
- </c><00:26:44.600><c> are</c> know, I I I think good legislators are know, I I I think good legislators
- </c> and get, you know, good legislation and get, you know, good legislation across<00:26:54.200><c>
Summary:
Lawmakers held a bipartisan press availability on a bill to prohibit local governments and their officials from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities. Supporters said the measure is intended to protect transparency, public participation, and Minnesotans’ right to know about local decisions involving land use, public financing, and economic development, especially in cases involving data centers and other large projects. Representatives and senators from both parties described the bill as a response to examples in cities such as Rosemount, Farmington, Hermantown, North Mankato, Monticello, Pine Island, and others, where they said NDAs kept communities from learning about projects until decisions were effectively already made.
The authors argued that the bill is not anti-development or limited to data centers, but instead prevents corporations from using private contracts to circumvent Minnesota’s open meeting and data practices laws. They said Chapter 13 already addresses trade secrets and other confidential information, and that the bill is meant to stop NDAs from creating secrecy around government decision-making. They also said they had heard little organized opposition so far, though they acknowledged questions about how the bill would affect early-stage business recruitment conversations and how local governments, especially smaller ones, would implement the change.
Members also discussed the bill’s legislative path. They said it had previously received unanimous support in committee and was sent to the general register, then moved to the Judiciary Committee at the request of Chair Scott, who wanted a hearing. The authors said they did not believe the bill raised Chapter 13 issues requiring judiciary review, but agreed to the referral as a courtesy and said they were seeking a hearing. They reported that Senate consideration had previously ended in a tie vote, but said momentum was growing and expected stronger support this session. No vote was taken during the press event.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HSH-HLT Joint Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- First up, we have HCR 67 and HR 61 requesting the Disability and Communication Access Board to study
- First up, we have HCR 67 and HR 61 requesting the Disability and Communication Access Board to study
- This legislation is important to me because I have struggled with feelings of loneliness for most of
- I urge the important legislation.
- ><c> to</c><00:10:08.520><c> me</c> This legislation is important to me This legislation is important
Committee:
House Human Services & Homelessness
Keywords:
disability, communication access, healthcare, sign language interpreters, deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, auxiliary aids, effective communication, peer counselor, youth mental health, social disconnection, Hawaii schools, wellness program, student support, cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, disability rights, peer counseling, education
Summary:
The joint Committee on Human Services and Homelessness and Committee on Health heard two measures on April 7, 2026. HCR 67/HR 61 would request the Disability and Communication Access Board to study communication needs in health care settings for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind and develop guidelines. Written testimony supported the measure from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, DCAB, Local Independent Living Hawaii, and one individual. A DCAB representative noted the proposal could serve as a backup if related measures do not move forward. No one testified in opposition, and both committees voted to pass the measure unamended.
The second measure, HCR 102/HR 94, urged the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to establish a statewide peer counselor program to address youth loneliness and social disconnection in schools. Support came from the Department of Education, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, and individual testifiers Katie Smith and Ray Ward. Smith said peer support can reduce stigma, increase belonging, and improve school climate. Ward, speaking from lived experience, described the harms of loneliness and trauma and said a peer counselor program could provide culturally grounded support and safer pathways to help. No opposition was offered, and both committees voted to pass the measure unamended.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:20:48.200><c> over</c> fiscal notes that I had requested over fiscal notes that I had requested
- Why can we not just, as you say, pause to allow legislation to do its work?
- I don't think that's appropriate. That isn't how we should work."
- </c><00:32:15.880><c> that</c> don't think that that's appropriate that don't think that that's appropriate
- The request for a roll call was granted.
Bills:
HF11
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/12/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- No additional taxpayer dollars or state legislative budget funds would be requested to make this initial
- </c> as I transition now into our legislative as I transition now into our legislative request<01:15:
- It includes and responds also to President Cunningham's budget request and legislative request, and she
- It includes and responds also to President Cunningham's budget request and legislative request, and she
- As mentioned, the legislative request that the university is putting forward is for $45 million recurring
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Select Committee on Older LGBTQ+ Californians Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for this opportunity, and happy to answer questions at the appropriate time.
- Represented and served appropriately.
- I urge support for this request.
- We need legislative accountability.
- Services were appropriate and taking into account who was there.
Summary:
The Select Committee on Older LGBT Californians held an inaugural hearing focused on the health care and support needs of older LGBTQ Californians, including older adults living with HIV and transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex seniors. Committee members and state officials discussed the California Master Plan for Aging, the first statewide survey of LGBTQIA older adults, and the need to address discrimination, social isolation, housing insecurity, economic instability, and gaps in culturally competent care. Several speakers emphasized that older LGBTQ adults often lack traditional family caregiving supports and may face vulnerability in nursing homes or other institutional settings.
Testimony from advocates and people with lived experience highlighted the impact of federal actions, including H.R. 1, on Medi-Cal, housing, and benefits, and called for stronger state action, outreach, and navigation services. Justice in Aging urged more investment in home- and community-based services and warned that Medicaid cuts could increase institutionalization. The Department of Aging described its survey findings and said it had convened a lived-experience advisory board, updated data tools, and incorporated HIV as a factor in local aging plans under SB 258, though members pressed for clearer implementation and accountability. CalHHS described coordination across departments, Medi-Cal coverage of gender-affirming care, PACE, and other services, while the Department of Public Health outlined Ryan White, ADAP, HOPWA, Medi-Cal waiver, and PrEP-AP programs serving older adults with HIV.
The hearing also featured extensive testimony from people aging with HIV, who described fragmented systems, benefits cliffs, housing costs, and the need for legal and case-management support. One witness urged funding for HIV-specific housing and navigation services, while another described how case management and safety-net programs help clients manage medication, food, transportation, and housing needs. In the final panel, the Department of Social Services reviewed protections for TGI seniors in licensed care facilities, including SB 219, nondiscrimination notices, resident rights postings, required staff training, and complaint investigations. No formal votes were taken; the chair repeatedly asked departments to follow up on implementation gaps, data visibility, and possible budget or policy responses.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:40.320><c> I'll</c> legislate. Do we have a second? I'll legislate. Do we have a second?
- Are you the appropriate time. Okay.
- Senator Apprentice moved to legislate. Do I have another one for legislate? Second.
- </c><00:59:39.359><c> that</c><00:59:39.599><c> involves</c> of legislation that involves of legislation
- The process for it and I have an amendment request. We need a vote on the amendment request.
Committee:
Senate Education
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C New Offenses and Changed Penalties May 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 3207 will not be heard today, uh, at the bill author's request. We do.
- The legislation strengthens the criminal penalty for rigging a sporting event, elevating the offense
- Without this legislation, we restrict our judges and decision makers.
- ATU strongly supports House Bill 689 and we request your support to pass the bill to protect transit
- I'd like an opportunity to close when appropriate.