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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As stated, Adele Nelson and Colleen Small are present.
- That will cause harm to our state for many years to come.
- And of course, the general curriculum code that's in... in the statute lays out a general code for what
- The state requires that we post syllabi in advance.
- I've served and even chaired our faculty council.
Bills:
SB 37
Committee:
House Higher Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 1st, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- member and mayor, in the State Assembly, in the State Senate representing the 17th Senate District,
- and later on the California State Board of Equalization.
- That's what I stated in reading.
- State your parliamentary question at this time.
- He is also a former Los Angeles City Council member.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-04-29 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> State Sheriffs again this morning. State Sheriffs again this morning.
- </c> Disease Advisory Council. Disease Advisory Council.
- </c> strong role in this advisory council. strong role in this advisory council.
- </c> majority of the advisory council. majority of the advisory council.
- </c> Council, basically. Council, basically.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-12 (1:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
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- or state colleges.
- Or state colleges.
- Code.
- States Attorney or the United States District Court for the applicable district in this state has waived
- States Attorney or the United States District Court for the applicable district in this state has waived
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/18/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- What state officials are here?
- , perhaps, or their own state.
- </c> of um a lot of capacity for the state of um a lot of capacity for the state right<01:14:58.560><
- And so anybody who's looking to build a landfill anywhere in the state, even if it's a really suitable
- of New Hampshire land mass in the state of New Hampshire to<02:38:17.399><c> build</c><02:38:17.600>
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/24/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> state</c> yeah none of those states had a state yeah none of those states had a state provided<01
- The New Hampshire Council of Churches opposes HB 1773 because it moves our state away from ensuring food
- c><04:24:02.080><c> state</c><04:24:02.720><c> um</c><04:24:03.439><c> level</c> less state has a state
- > state >> state >> state >> state >> state >> representative<04:56:
- </c> that come through the state. that come through the state.
Summary:
The House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs heard HB 1790-FN, which would address involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder. Representative Lucy Weber introduced the bill for Representative Long, and the committee heard extensive testimony both in support of and in opposition to the proposal. Opponents, including John Burns of SOS Recovery and Jake Barry of New Futures, argued that involuntary commitment is not well supported by research, can retraumatize people, may increase overdose risk after release, and could undermine New Hampshire’s existing recovery and harm-reduction efforts. They emphasized that treatment should be voluntary, trauma-informed, and paired with housing, recovery supports, and other community-based services.
Representative Long said he was willing to accept DHHS’s request to amend the bill into a study commission, though he expressed concern that a prior state study had not led to action. He said the commission should focus on implementation details, including where people would be placed, staffing, withdrawal management, elopement prevention, length of commitment, and aftercare. He described involuntary commitment as one tool for people with severe dangerous addictions, distinct from drug court, and said it could help avoid criminal records. Committee members asked about capacity at New Hampshire Hospital and how the proposal would work in practice.
DHHS officials Katya Fox and Cynthia Pabonis testified that the bill raises major policy and fiscal concerns. They said New Hampshire’s current system has benefited from investments in naloxone, medication-assisted treatment, recovery centers, and community-based services, and that those investments have helped reduce overdose deaths. They estimated the bill would require a new 70-bed facility costing about $40 million to build and about $33.3 million annually to operate, with only a small portion offset by insurance, plus more than $600,000 in annual legal costs and additional staffing and system changes. They also said New Hampshire Hospital has 185 beds, with about 100 patients typically ready for less restrictive settings, and that housing shortages are a major bottleneck. NAMI New Hampshire also testified in opposition, saying families often want any possible treatment for loved ones but still opposed the bill. No vote or final action was taken in the hearing.
ID
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- So why should the taxpayers across the state of Idaho share in the cost of your state insurance or your
- . ...retirement that we work can pay for and build.
- They're almost equal to what the state performance is.
- So, you know, our state, ...also in this body, serve at the pleasure of the state.
- So, you know, our state is only as healthy as our cities are.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from Thursday, March 12, and then held House Joint Memorial 19 subject to the call of the chair because Superintendent Critchfield was unavailable. The main item of business was House Bill 725, which would allow Idaho cities to apply to join the state employee health insurance pool through the Office of Group Insurance. Representative Cheatham said the bill is intended to give cities an option to seek lower and more predictable health insurance costs, with all expenses paid by the participating cities. Supporters, including the mayors of Pocatello and Idaho Falls and an Idaho Falls firefighters representative, said rising premiums are straining city budgets, and that joining a larger pool could improve predictability, recruitment, and retention. Committee members questioned whether the bill would shift costs to state taxpayers or attract only higher-risk groups; the Office of Group Insurance administrator said cities would pay 100% of costs, the state general fund would not be affected, and each city would undergo an actuarial review. The committee then voted to send HB 725 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
The committee next considered RS 33618, a draft bill from Representative Crane to prohibit foreign persons, foreign corporations, foreign governments, foreign REITs, and certain SEC-registered companies from purchasing single-family homes in Idaho. Crane said the measure was meant to prioritize Idahoans in the housing market and limit purchases by large outside entities. Members raised concerns about the breadth of the proposal and how it would affect noncitizens, temporary workers, foreign-owned businesses, and people tied to mining or other industries. The Office of Group Insurance administrator was not involved in this item, but the discussion focused on definitions, enforcement, and whether the bill could be too broad. After debate, the committee voted to introduce RS 33618 with a technical change on page 2, line 13, changing “and” to “or.”
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- As we go into needs of our state.
- Code provisions modifications.
- Code provisions modifications.
- Code provisions modifications.
- Code provisions modifications.
Committee:
Senate Finance
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Our state has many different agencies and programs that are dedicated to the state of health for children
- It tells families that the state is ready to take responsibility for building a system that supports
- and an executive council of five state agency directors.
- , and an executive council of five state agency directors.
- DSHS Secretary And an executive council of five state agency directors.
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
Keywords:
behavioral health, youth support, mental health services, children's health, support services, foster youth, child welfare, education, mental health, dental care, habilitation centers, residential services, healthcare access, patient rights, poverty, task force, legislative, executive, social programs, fatalities
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I've been working in state government affairs in Atlanta for more than 20 years.
- We want to thank the state for the current and the future investments.
- We don't support state bills because we believe that they will create a patchwork.
- And as the substitute states, it also, also ties into, um, future medicals as well.
- The other, the, there is another provision relating to billing codes.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Mar 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We are only one of three states in the entire United States that.
- That's how most of the states go. Some states don't have any fee.
- There are states that exempt state agencies, and there are states like Illinois that exempt individual
- Or how can we build the partnerships between our state agencies and our local communities in regards
- And then, everyone across the state who has representatives in this building, in this room, would have
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
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- and the state tax code.
- in the tax code because many of the states, including ours, link ourselves to the federal tax code.
- On the Quincy City Council from 1968 to 1977 and as council president.
- Massachusetts State Representative and State Senator.
- to 1977 and as council president. on the Quincy City Council from 1968 to 1977 and as council president
Summary:
The Senate considered a supplemental appropriations bill and a series of amendments focused on education, health, transportation, tax administration, and oversight. Senator Kennedy spoke in support of increasing funding for DTA caseworkers to improve SNAP access and reduce delays, but then withdrew the amendment by unanimous consent. Senator O’Connor’s amendment adding $500,000 for Free Period to provide free menstrual products in public schools was adopted, as was Senator Miranda’s $1 million METCO transportation and student support amendment. Senator Collins briefly proposed extending paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance coverage to graduate student workers, but withdrew that amendment for later discussion.
Several amendments were debated and either adopted or rejected. Senator Tarr’s proposal to create oversight of the Group Insurance Commission and fund an Inspector General review was defeated after opposition argued existing oversight was sufficient. Tarr also offered amendments on MBTA deficiency fund withdrawals and on requiring 90 days’ notice before state tax code decoupling changes; both were rejected after standing votes. Senator Driscoll’s amendment for Randolph Public Schools restroom improvements was adopted, while his veterans student loan forgiveness amendment was withdrawn. Additional amendments were adopted for Bridgewater Middle School water filtration, Uffum’s Corner Health Center, and NeighborHealth’s pharmacy technician training program for local high school students.
A major discussion centered on school funding and enrollment declines. Senator DiDomenico withdrew an amendment that would have provided $100 million to address Chapter 70 funding losses tied to enrollment drops, but he and Senator Collins used the floor to argue that districts facing declining enrollment and rising costs need a broader state response. The Senate also adopted a new draft of the supplemental budget and then passed the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote, with 35 members in the affirmative and 4 in the negative. The chamber then adjourned to meet again Monday, and did so in memory of Arthur H. Tobin, a former Quincy mayor, state legislator, and clerk magistrate.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Jul 7th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Funding through the New Mexico State Legislature, we are looking at building a new tribal store, general
- I'm really looking forward to having a new administration building so we can have larger council chambers
- of the state tribal gaming compacts.
- Due to changes in moving around buildings, we had some new buildings coming up.
- It clearly states that if there's going to be a discussion about online gaming on a state level, that
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill mirrors successful efforts of other states like Pennsylvania and Illinois and builds on California
- Every year thousands of puppies are imported into our state from out-of-state breeding operations often
- Because we don't really regulate other states, right? And the dogs are coming from other states.
- given to our state.
- Again, that's just clarifying the code because in code it switches from fair manager to secretary manager
Committee:
House Agriculture
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Oct 10th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- Across the state of New Mexico.
- For reference, in 2024, the entire state of New Mexico issued 7,588 building permits.
- State, and we need it everywhere.
- There's a lot of state-owned land that is near all sorts of places all over the state that might be made
- We're not building 60 homes; we're building two. We're lucky.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- to the business and professions code.
- to the business and professions code.
- provisions from the Health and Safety Code and the Insurance Code to the Business and Professions Code
- I testify as Kristen Heidelbach, the Legislative Director at UFCW Western States Council, and Tiffany
- Good morning, Kristen Heidelbach here on behalf of UFCW Western States Council, proud sponsors of SB
Committee:
House Business and Professions
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 26, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Since Florida began recovering from the pandemic, our state revenues and our state budget have grown
- This includes a decrease of 3,585 state FTE over the prior year.
- It eliminates the Health Care Innovation Council.
- It's not up to code. It wouldn't pass any inspection.
- It's not up to code. It wouldn't pass any inspection.
Summary:
The Health Care Budget Subcommittee began with a roll call confirming a quorum, then heard a presentation of the proposed health care budget. The chair said the overall health care budget would total $46.7 billion, a 2.1% decrease in total spending and a 3% increase in general revenue, while reducing 3,585 state FTE. He highlighted funding for Medicaid, KidCare, developmental disabilities services, opioid settlement spending, mental health facilities, senior services, school health nurses, veterans’ dental care, and veterans nursing home improvements. The chair also presented PCB HCB 25-01, a conforming bill that eliminates the Health Care Innovation Program, the Health Care Innovation Council, and the revolving loan program; makes changes to cancer research and graduate medical education provisions; and adjusts Medicaid rebate-related language. The conforming bill passed favorably after no questions, public testimony, or debate.
The committee then considered CS/HB 47 on child care. The bill, as explained by Rep. McFarland, would reduce regulation for child care providers in good standing, speed background screening for child care workers, allow provisional hiring status in some cases, create license-exempt status for certain employer-provided child care facilities and DOD child care facilities, and remove outdated paperwork requirements such as the flu brochure. An amendment restored language protecting large family child care homes from being dropped by residential insurers and cleaned up statutory language; it was adopted. Members debated the bill at length, with supporters emphasizing common-sense deregulation and helping working parents, while some members raised concerns about safety, early learning quality, and the loss of informational reminders to parents. The bill was reported favorably.
The subcommittee also heard HB 1553 on a uterine fibroid research database. Rep. Dunkley explained that the bill would require health care providers to submit identified fibroid data to DOH so it can be de-identified for a research database, after the department had been unable to use prior de-identified submissions reliably. An amendment removed the current appropriation and was adopted. Members spoke in strong support, noting the prevalence of fibroids and the value of better diagnosis and treatment data. The bill passed favorably.
Finally, the committee heard HB 1529, which addresses the home health aide program for medically fragile children. Rep. Tremont said the bill would direct AHCA to seek a federal waiver so parents’ earnings from caring for their children would not count against Medicaid eligibility, and would revise training requirements and remove mandated annual program assessments. The bill drew supportive public testimony from home care stakeholders, had no debate, and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- From all state and county sources provided by state law, the Comptroller must reduce, must reduce a state
- prosecutor's state annual salary.
- state annual salary.
- Uh, market rate housing developments that don't utilize federal or state dollars aren't required to build
- It balances, well, every state has one. Every state has a summary of eviction.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans Broadband and Rural Development - 03/12/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- They don't maybe build as much, bring as much livestock activity to the state, or what?
- </c><01:09:10.000><c> fair</c><01:09:10.799><c> and</c> State takes place at the state fair and State
- </c> Minnesota or Beyond uh so it builds Minnesota or Beyond uh so it builds character<01:10:54.040><
- ><c> this</c> to the state with State investment this to the state with State investment this will<01
- We're ready to start to build.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 15, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Stacy Aldridge, State Librarian of the Hawaii State Public Library System.
- It's called build less, solve more. Build less, solve more.
- One is efficiency, which is basically build faster and build within a budget.
- </c> code form steel. code form steel.
- That's a need in our state." Then it goes through, they have two years to build... different.