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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Criminals are increasingly leveraging advanced technologies to deceive their victims.
- And the United States Secret Service. On the floor we have Detective Stephen Long.
- I want to publicly commend the Pleasant Hill Police Department, the United States Secret Service, and
- Please join me in recognizing and thanking them for their service. Thank you.
- So please welcome them to the Senate floor and thank them for their service.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a roll call establishing a quorum, a moment of silence for Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, and a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Pérez then introduced representatives of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, highlighting the organization’s community role and economic impact. The body also approved the Senate journals and moved to confirmations and resolutions.
Three gubernatorial appointments were confirmed unanimously or near-unanimously: C.N.R. Lomeli to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and C. Don Clay and Joshua Pertula to the University of California College of Law and San Francisco Board of Directors. The Senate then adopted SCR 120, designating National Consumer Protection Week and Slam the Scam Day, after remarks on fraud, senior scams, data brokers, and a Pleasant Hill cryptocurrency scam case in which law enforcement recovered stolen funds. The resolution passed 36-0, and the floor recognized Pleasant Hill police and Secret Service personnel involved in the case.
The Senate also adopted SCR 126 proclaiming March 9, 2026 as Special Olympics Day, with support emphasizing inclusion and the organization’s programs in California; SCR 79 designating Sleep Health Awareness Week, with discussion of sleep deprivation and support for permanent standard time; SCR 135 declaring Peace Corps Week, with remarks on volunteer service and returned Peace Corps members; and SR 83 recognizing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, stressing early screening and disparities in outcomes. Each of these resolutions passed unanimously or by unanimous roll call. After adoption, the Senate welcomed guests tied to each measure, including Special Olympics athletes, returned Peace Corps volunteers, and colorectal cancer advocates.
The session concluded with adjournment in memory of Paul McAley and Robert Uyoha, honoring their professional, civic, and family contributions. The Senate then recessed, with the next floor session announced for March 12, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, technology is maybe not one of my strong suits. I came here with written notes today.
- And we'll see if we can get technology to work. Doctor, can you hear the committee all right?
- So the objective of my presentation today is to provide a brief overview of our organization and services
- So our core services are really collecting and validating data, our actuarial and economic services,
- We get about 60 cents to help us fund our services, which they rely on as well. Follow-up, Mr.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Jul 7th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, what happened then is Indian Health Service started lowering the service hours they provide.
- There was absolutely no evening service. They used to...
- Health Service.
- facility and then providing additional service this way.
- Technology is changing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Ways and Means
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know necessarily if they are giving equal services, but just because they beat it at a lower
- In that scenario, those people can make a lower bid to give a better quality of service.
- So, is there any mechanism in place that's going to be able to modify or review the services... ...to
- modify or review the services that the people provide.
- I’m Matt Massie, president of the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
aircraft, tax exemption, sales tax, lease tax, maintenance, Alabama, health insurance, Medicare, retirees, public education, contracts, education, high school, community college, dual enrollment, secondary credit, Move on When Ready, parental leave, state employees, local education agencies
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Taking Courage from the Interim / Increasing Security at the Capitol / Affordable Housing Efforts Feb 20th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There are technological advancements and things that we're looking at and have recommended as well, also
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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Carlos Lucero, with the Public Service Company of New Mexico.
- The innovation and technology advancement for statewide ecological monitoring and modeling is something
- The innovation and technology advancement for statewide ecological monitoring and modeling is something
- that get us there. ...mitigation plans that much stronger, and it's always the advanced technologies
- Forest Service and their neglect of our forests. We do support STEM.
Committee:
Senate Senate Education
Keywords:
ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- , leaving a lasting Research, mentorship, and community service, leaving a lasting impact on generations
- sincere gratitude for a lifetime of exemplary service.
- I move that the amendment of the Health and Human Services Committee be adopted. Thank you.
- Chairman, I move that the amendment to the Health and Human Services Committee be adopted.
- House Bill 2406 is a bill to conduct a study on veteran services.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- grocery stores, particularly in our low-income neighborhoods. ...limited access to full-service grocery
- It is a place where neighbors can walk to family-run grocery stores, restaurants, and essential services
- The requirement for the Department of General Services to approve ensures projects move forward with
- I mentor other food service directors in small and large districts throughout California.
- I mentor other food service directors in small and large districts throughout California.
Committee:
House Agriculture
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Jan 29th, 2026 at 10:04 am
Senate Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It's allowed them to expand services and create programs that they couldn't previously do.
- The Zia Pueblo Library has used the money to upgrade technology and to pay for software subscriptions
- It enables us not to have to go into town to get the services.
- beyond a lot of operations in terms of they have a seed catalog, they have a 3D printer, they have technology
- And that makes our services and our literacy programs and our staff vulnerable.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- solution that evolves our current transportation funding sources without singling out a specific technology
- Two years ago, the legislature passed long overdue and urgently needed funding to improve transit services
- There are cuts to special transportation services such as Metro Mobility and Metro MOVE.
- We ask this committee to please say no to these funding cuts in this bill, to these cuts to services
- EVs are still a relatively new technology, and you don't see that many of them out there.
Bills:
HF2438
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The joint Ways and Means and Health and Human Services committees heard Hawaii Health Systems Corporation’s biennium budget request, with testimony from HHSC leadership on the Hilo/Big Island region (HTH 212) and the Oahu region (HTH 215), plus discussion of capital improvement projects and systemwide partnerships. HHSC described its role as the rural healthcare safety net, serving a high share of Medicare, Medicaid/Quest, and uninsured patients, and said its costs are elevated by state employee fringe benefits, which it said are about 64% compared with roughly 30% in the private sector. HHSC also said pandemic-era federal aid, including relief funds and PPP loans totaling about $100 million, reduced the need for general fund support in prior years.
For HTH 212, HHSC said its general fund request for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 was higher than the governor’s recommendation because of rising insurance, pharmaceutical, and contractor labor costs, and because it includes $13.2 million in FY 2026 and $2.3 million in FY 2027 for Epic electronic medical record implementation in East Hawaii. For HTH 215, HHSC said the requested general funds were aligned with the governor’s recommendation, in part because of increased Medicaid reimbursement rates for long-term care facilities under prior legislation. HHSC also said it was restoring a special fund ceiling so the region could spend its cash collections on operations.
Members asked about the 64% fringe rate, and HHSC explained the difference was mainly due to defined-benefit pension and retiree health insurance costs, which private hospitals generally do not bear at the same level. Members also asked about the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home, and HHSC said operations would be funded through the general fund corporation for the home when it opens, with management by Ohana Pacific, but no additional legislative operating funds were being requested at that time. Other questions focused on staffing and vacancies, including an abolished procurement position and an ongoing IT help desk recruitment need.
HHSC highlighted several capital and partnership projects, including a $25 million state CIP request matched by $25 million from the Benioff family for the Benioff Health Center, an ER expansion and reconfiguration at Corner Community Hospital, and $7.5 million in each fiscal year for Kauai EMR capital funds to join the Epic platform. Testimony also described collaborations with Queen’s, the University of California San Francisco, Hawaii Pacific Health, the Hawaii Cancer Consortium, the Department of Health, and the state hospital to improve specialty access, clinical trials, behavioral health, and patient placement across the system.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 2nd, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we have an integrated service delivery, which is exactly the same thing.
- But we've seen a lot of cases where services are being provided, and, you know, we go through one tier
- Probably notify the Department of Workforce Services that you are available for work to then send that
- But again, we're going to have those constituents that don't have that technology.
- Consultant services agreement between the Bureau and Work Ed Consulting LLC, who Mr.
Summary:
The committee met to review an audit and recommendations from the Alliance for Opportunity as part of a broader study of social service and workforce development reform under Act 145 of 2025. Members discussed creating a more integrated, regional, and “one door to work” system that would combine eligibility screening, service delivery, and workforce connections across DHS, workforce, and related programs. Much of the discussion focused on reducing administrative overhead, improving coordination, and using tools such as AI and centralized databases to help applicants learn about benefits, training, and job opportunities while still preserving case managers and in-person help for people without digital access.
Members also emphasized targeting groups with low labor-force participation, including people in generational poverty, rural residents, individuals reentering from prison, and people involved in the court system who may be employable but are not currently connected to employers. Several members raised concerns about benefit cliffs, the burden of repeated paperwork across agencies, and whether the system should include performance measures tied to cost per person served and return on investment. The committee agreed that quantifiable savings and outcomes should be part of the study and future recommendations.
The committee then considered and discussed a draft consultant services agreement with Work Ed Consulting LLC, represented by Mason Bishop, to assist with the study. Bureau of Legislative Research staff explained that the contract would run through June 30, 2027, with a maximum amount of $158,000, billed on actual hours and expenses, and could be expanded by up to 10% if needed. Bishop said he could provide ongoing ROI updates and technical assistance based on his experience in other states. After discussion, the committee voted to move forward with the contract, and the meeting adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 2nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So on this, ...of service inspired by their work in the C's.
- And it has been amazing public service.
- Cassidy's journey into public service began with his service as a trustee to the San Leandro Unified
- His public service legacy is vast and transformational. Mr.
- But her legacy of service and compassion will endure. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several floor recognitions and resolutions. Senators also welcomed guests including California Conservation Corps members, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo agriculture leadership students, and College of San Mateo championship athletes. The chamber approved the journals, stricken items from the daily file, and referred SCR 112 back to the Assembly floor.
The main legislative actions were on two resolutions and two gubernatorial appointments. SR 81 by Senator Pérez, designating March 2, 2026 as Read Across America Day, was supported by Senators Choi and Rubio, emphasizing literacy, libraries, and reading access; it passed 37-0. SCR 125 by Senator Wahab, recognizing Ramadan, was supported by Senator Becker and adopted unanimously, 37-0. The Senate also confirmed Dr. Chris Thayer as director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and Dr. Gina Castro Rodriguez to the Board of State and Community Corrections, both by 29-0 votes.
Much of the remainder of the session consisted of adjournments in memory. Senators honored Stephen Cassidy, former San Leandro school board member and mayor; John Joseph Zoria, a San Jose farmer and community figure; Crystal Schoenfelder, a workers’ compensation attorney and advocate; and Belinda Baraghani, a prominent Latina political strategist and community leader. The session ended with remarks about Ramadan’s themes of empathy and community, and the Senate recessed with the next floor session scheduled for March 5, 2026.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, the bill has been read the first time and is referred to the Committee on Human Services.
- Human Services.
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Have the technology that you know of to go to read plates that are stickers on the insides of windshields
- Um, and, and maybe at least see what the technology is to be able to do more with it.
- , just to clarify that part, um, but have this neighboring states, I mean, I love this is about technology
- and that um I think they understood and agreed that that was just creating not just an inefficient service
- I heard that and I just wanted to say thank you for your service to the state of Texas, sir.
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
cultural attractions, highway signs, Texas Department of Transportation, travel guidance, Museum of the Big Bend, traffic control, tourism, sunscreening devices, motor vehicle, judicial specialty license plate, vehicle safety, Texas Transportation Code, disability, parking, Governor's Committee, mobility impairment, disabled veterans, legislative recommendations, license plates, vehicle registration
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Criminals are increasingly leveraging advanced technologies to deceive their victims.
- Working in coordination with the United States Secret Service, he located the majority of the funds in
- I want to publicly commend the Pleasant Hill Police Department, the United States Secret Service, and
- Please join me in recognizing and thanking them for their service. Thank you.
- So please welcome them to the Senate floor and thank them for their service.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- You are recognized to present the nomination of Randall Gilbert to the State Board of Career and Technology
- We have We have 29 technology centers. We serve in the comprehensive high schools.
- point out that Doctor Peck has served at and as a commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services
- from 2000 to 2012, so he has contributed a lot to the state already for that service, and I would definitely
- Scott is the co-founder and president of Intrepid Financial Services.
Committee:
Senate Education
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- They are using killer cell technology to specialize a delivery mechanism to deliver cancer-killing molecules
- Their project aims to provide their services to more than 5,000 patients in the state.
- the Cancer Innovation Fund, they are also going to be working with Orlando Health to offer their technology
- And it also—it was interesting to be on line 84, assurance that the necessary health care services will
- The time is right to use technology of an online registry coupled with the power of the medical order
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The committee first received an update from the Department of Health on the Cancer Connect Collaborative, the Cancer Innovation Fund, and the new Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator, created and expanded by recent legislation. The department reported that the Cancer Innovation Fund has awarded $80 million to 95 researchers to date, with $60 million available in the current cycle and 65 projects funded across 28 institutions in 16 cancer areas last year. The new pediatric cancer incubator received $30 million and awarded four Florida children’s hospitals $7.5 million each. Senators asked about outreach to oncologists statewide, peer review and accountability, funding for National Cancer Institute-affiliated institutions, and whether underserved and rural areas are being prioritized; the department said it uses website notices, listservs, collaborative outreach, and eligibility criteria favoring rural and high-cancer-care providers, and that it monitors projects through reports, expenditures, and contract provisions.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 312 on patient-directed medical orders, which would create a voluntary, portable, physician-authorized electronic registry for patients to document end-of-life and serious-illness treatment preferences. Supporters, including nurses, hospice and emergency care advocates, and medical professionals, said the bill would help ensure patient wishes are accessible in emergencies, reduce unwanted interventions, and improve continuity of care. Opponents, including Florida Right to Life, argued the bill could broaden end-of-life decisions too far, raise privacy and coercion concerns, and allow withdrawal of care inappropriately. The sponsor said the measure is intended to support patient autonomy and is not anti-life, and noted she was open to amendments.
After public testimony, the committee voted on SB 312 and reported it favorably. The roll call showed support from Senators Berman and Harrell, with the bill passing on the committee vote. The meeting then adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (02/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The House Children and Family Law Committee opened with a brief prayer for Representative Grossman’s son, Oscar, who was reported to be in critical condition after a traumatic fall. The committee then took up House Bill 430, which would reduce DHHS retention of unfounded abuse and neglect reports from 10 years to 3 years. Prime sponsor Chairman James Spain argued that 10 years is excessive and burdens families with a long-lasting stigma, while emphasizing that founded reports and reports with reasonable concern would still be retained indefinitely. Committee members questioned whether longer retention helps identify malicious reporting or patterns of abuse, and whether parents understand the distinction between unfounded and unfounded with reasonable concern.
The Office of the Child Advocate and DCF opposed the bill. Child Advocate Cassandra Sanchez said historical reports are important for identifying patterns, reviewing critical incidents, and understanding family dynamics, and that screened-out and unfounded reports can be essential context when later reports arise. She also noted that the records are highly confidential and not publicly accessible. DCF General Counsel Susan Larabe added that the bill could create inconsistencies by retaining screened-out reports longer than unfounded reports, and explained that unfounded reports can be used in court and in administrative reviews when there are multiple prior reports. The committee discussed how other states handle retention, with testimony that some keep records indefinitely and others for long periods. The hearing on HB 430 concluded, and the chair said the bill would not be executed until early March, leaving time for amendments.
The committee then opened House Bill 187, concerning restraining orders sought by a parent on behalf of a minor child. Prime sponsor Representative Mike Belcher said the bill is intended to correct a gap in the law so children can access the same restraining-order protections adults can, through a parent or guardian, and framed it as an equal-protection issue. Members questioned why the proposal was placed in the child abuse and neglect statute rather than the civil restraining-order statutes, and whether it should instead be handled as a broader civil-law fix. Alanda Peterson, who said she created Jade’s Law, testified that the original wording was meant to protect all children, not just those harmed by family members, and supported expanding the language. The hearing continued with additional discussion of the bill’s scope and purpose.