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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, it creates a tribal advisory committee made up of tribal leaders that provide direct ongoing
- And AB 1585 provides a modicum of relief to an industry that is in need.
- That is the same examples that you will provide in this particular case. Exactly.
- This bill will help provide clarity.
- The funding for ICE is provided by Congress in its budget process.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, with extensive testimony and debate. AB 2507 by Assembly Member Wynn would strengthen state consultation with federally recognized tribal governments by requiring clearer tribal liaison roles, a tribal advisory committee, and more consistent early engagement across agencies. Support came from Wilton Rancheria and the California Tribal Business Alliance, with members praising the bill as improving respect, coordination, and outcomes for tribes. AB 2024, also by Wynn, would require the Outdoor Advertising Act permitting process to reach a determination on submitted applications, aimed at reducing delays and uncertainty; it drew support from the outdoor advertising industry and the California Association of Realtors, with members describing it as a technical cleanup measure. Both bills were later moved to Appropriations, along with a consent calendar of several other measures.
AB 1585 by Assembly Member Connolly would require wine labeled as American to be made from 100% American-grown grapes, aligning the federal “American” label with California’s existing 100% state-origin standard. Supporters, including California wine grape growers, family wineries, consumer advocates, and several local agricultural groups, argued the bill would improve truth in labeling and help struggling growers. Opponents from major wine companies and industry groups warned it could reduce flexibility, create labeling complications, and limit the ability to list varietal and vintage on some blended wines. After a lengthy debate over labeling standards, consumer expectations, and impacts on interstate wine sales, the committee passed the bill to Appropriations.
AB 1605 by Assembly Member Ransom would allow judges to place a no-alcohol-sales notice on the licenses of repeat or serious DUI offenders, restricting their ability to purchase alcohol as a preventive measure. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, the Safe California Roads Coalition, and the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, said the bill would give courts another tool to reduce recidivism and save lives. Retailers and restaurant representatives raised concerns about implementation and ID-checking burdens, but the bill was amended and passed to Appropriations. AB 2211 by Assembly Member Hoover, which would allow craft distillers to operate a second tasting room, also advanced with support from the California Distillers Association. Finally, AB 1578 by Assembly Member Jackson, presented by Assembly Member Solache, would require anti-hate speech training for local and state elected officials; it drew strong opposition over First Amendment and definitional concerns, and members pressed for a clearer definition of hate speech before further action.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (04/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, often provided by the same doctor.
- Therefore, they provide that affairs.
- </c><01:44:08.719><c> devices</c> uh these as service providing devices uh these as service providing
- providing.
- providing.
Summary:
The hearing began with SB 12, which would let certain veterans who already qualify for a disabled veteran license plate use that VA disability determination to obtain a walking disability placard without having to undergo a second physical or submit additional proof. Senator Waters, the prime sponsor, said the bill was prompted by a constituent and would reduce redundant paperwork. Melinda Sims of United Spinal and Leo Pacquin of the State Veterans Advisory Committee both supported the bill, saying veterans already go through an extensive VA certification process and should not have to repeat it for the state. A DMV representative said the department had no known objection and explained that the change would let the placard travel with the veteran in another vehicle. The hearing on SB 12 was then closed.
The committee then took up SB 40, which would allow safe boater education certificates to be completed and tested online, rather than requiring an in-person final exam. Representative Coker and Senator Tim Lang described the bill as a cleanup measure to make a COVID-era online process permanent and said it would improve convenience and keep more revenue in New Hampshire. Tom Praol, representing the vendor, said the state lost significant revenue when the online option ended and argued that online proctoring can verify identity and prevent cheating. The New Hampshire Marine Trades Association supported the bill, saying it would help boaters learn New Hampshire-specific laws and keep dollars in-state. The Department of Safety Marine Patrol was neutral: Captain Tim Dunlvy said the current system includes classroom and online coursework followed by an in-person proctored final exam, and he raised concerns about safety, exam integrity, and lower scores in computer-only testing, while noting New Hampshire’s strong boating safety record. Committee members asked about reciprocity, proctoring methods, costs, and crash data, but no vote was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.
US
Transcript Highlights:
- Blanch, review his work, examine materials provided to the committee.
- At the White House, I worked to support the wireless industry's efforts to deploy 5G networks and to
- I believe providing the names was requested by the United States Department of Justice.
- It could provide some concrete examples, but I know you're aware of them, as is probably everybody in
- President Trump provided no Notice to Congress and no justification. You're a lawyer.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing
Summary:
The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 06/01/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will formalize their role, build in accountability, and provide the system with the Fiscal
- support necessary to provide dignity to our older New Yorkers.
- Increasingly, some properties are marketed through private listing networks before ever reaching the
- PROVIDED BY THESE EMPLOYERS.
- When counties are going to bring wired to provide additional staffing and re-- provide additional staffing
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then processed a series of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, which were so ordered. Several bills were also recalled from the Assembly, had reconsideration votes taken, and were restored to the third reading calendar after receiving 58 ayes. Amendments were received on a number of bills, and those measures retained their place on the calendar.
The main business of the day was Privileged Resolution 2318, sponsored by Leader Stewart-Cousins, honoring Senator Michael Gianaris with the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader’s Legislative Legacy Award. The resolution and floor remarks reviewed his long career in the Assembly and Senate, his role as Deputy Majority Leader and floor leader, and his work on housing, criminal justice, voting rights, labor, environmental, consumer, transit, animal welfare, and other major legislation. Members from both parties spoke at length, praising his strategic skill, mentorship, humor, and influence, while also noting his support for younger members and his commitment to family.
Several senators described personal experiences showing Gianaris’s mentorship and political guidance, and many referenced his Greek American identity, Queens roots, and interests such as Star Wars and the Mets. Senators also emphasized that he was leaving on his own terms to spend more time with his wife and daughters. The resolution was adopted with broad support, and Gianaris then spoke in response, reflecting on nearly 30 years in state government, the major laws passed during his tenure, and the relationships he built in the chamber.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 14th, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we're presenting to you our fiscal year 2027 annual plan, which provides the authorization to spend
- the funds that we have available to us in this year, as well as providing a three-year outlook.
- But there are some flood control structures there that we'll be able to build now because they provide
- Hopefully we can see something like that happen in this area and really provide a true regional benefit
- Members, Senate Bill 244 by Senator Allent provides for recreational hunting of alligators.
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Environment
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2361 provides a pathway for victims to seek justice through civil action.
- You know, you still have to have a bona fide provider relationship.
- You know, it also provides some legal protections for those who decide to engage in it.
- . ...the cultural and medical impact that psychedelics can provide.
- This gives providers more tools to help those who are not improving with traditional modalities.
Committee:
House Emerging Issues
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There's $393.8 million to increase the higher education fund by 50%, providing increased support for
- Review committee to provide added provisions of transparency.
- The space where LGBTQ students feel the most safe and build a social network that they can count on,
- They are not the books that provide them with some amount of comfort and information. Thank you.
- But she said that Her daughter is provided services from the DEI office within her school district.
Bills:
SB1637 , SB1 , HB300 , SB2601 , SB37 , HB2011 , HB3595 , HB3071 , SB12 , HB3372 , SB457 , HB2067 , SB2337 , SB447 , SB1506 , SB1566 , SB763 , HB3556 , SB13 , SB2018 , SB331 , SB379 , HB145 , SB441 , SB2878 , HB2885 , HB2017 , HB5246 , SB8 , SB2308 , SB1540 , HB 119 , SB1405 , SB3059 , SB15 , SB568
Keywords:
SB 1637, deadly conduct, Texas Penal Code, Section 22.05, firearm, gun, pointing a gun, recklessness presumption, peace officer, law enforcement, police, officer-involved shooting, use of force, justification, self-defense, defense of others, Chapter 9, criminal prosecution, Penal Code amendment, appropriations
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- And we had a bill... if you don't have an employer providing if you don't have an employer providing
- </c> emergency communications network. emergency communications network.
- Now, maybe they come in at 900, maybe they come in at 1,100, but the provider provides that estimate
- </c><02:41:04.000><c> provides</c><02:41:04.480><c> that</c> at 1,100, but the provider provides that
- at 1,100, but the provider provides that estimate<02:41:05.480><c> predicated</c><02:41:06.000><c> on
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It does this by providing a 2-year tax credit for contributions towards an employee's individual coverage
- There is a member of the other body who is working on sort of a cash-pay network where you can subscribe
- to that network as an individual or a business and get the cash price, and any provider who participates
- health insurance plan during provided health insurance plan during the<02:00:50.000><c> previous</c>
- such benefits in the not have provided such benefits in the last<02:01:02.159><c> 5</c><02:01:02.480
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice May 27th, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Instead, we're trying to like help the executive and we put in which shall provide staff support for
- And if we have to provide supplemental funding of our own to make it work, that's what we're prepared
- Mental health providers, advocates, the navigators, case managers, and forensic interviewers.
- We all are together in that effort, and they lead us, service providers.
- That's sad news, of course, and, and also disappointing that we've got to be providing that oversight
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/11/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> service is really important to providing service is really important to providing that that that
- </c><01:54:19.239><c> that</c> you provide that you provide that testimony<01:54:21.119><c> uh</c><01
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- Let me provide another example.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the omnibus state government finance and elections bill, SF3045 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides<00:03:58.640><c> Minnesota</c> provides Minnesota provides Minnesota businesses<00:04:01.200
- </c> campaign finance board and provide campaign finance board and provide necessary<00:09:49.839><c>
- </c><01:21:47.920><c> services</c> appropriate in order to provide services appropriate in order to provide
- Now the provide in criminal prosecution.
- </c><01:40:52.719><c> the</c> you don't have staff to provide the you don't have staff to provide the
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Feb 16th, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- It strengthens enforcement and prosecution by providing clear statutory language, and it sends a clear
- House Bill 2361 provides a pathway for victims to seek justice through civil action.
- My bill specifically provides that a person bringing an action for digital impersonation may petition
- You still have to have a bona fide provider relationship.
- It also provides some legal protections for those who decide to engage in it.
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and voted do pass on House Bill 3037, House Bill 2760, House Bill 1778, and House Bill 2830, each by recorded roll call. HB 3037, HB 2760, and HB 1778 all passed 8-4, while HB 2830 passed unanimously 12-0. The committee also said it would not take up HB 1746 and HB 1769 yet, because more work was needed on an amendment.
The public hearing began with House Bill 3005, sponsored by Representative Justice, which would require public and school libraries to adopt and post reconsideration policies for challenged materials, limit requests to local residents or parents/guardians, extend the process to digital materials, and prohibit tracking or retaining personalized user data from digital library resources. Justice said the bill was developed with the Secretary of State’s office and library groups and was intended to add transparency, local control, and privacy protections. Testimony from EBSCO Information Services and the Missouri Library Association supported the bill as a codification of existing library practices and a way to create clearer procedures.
The committee then heard a group of similar bills on AI-generated or digitally altered depictions, including measures by Representatives Lucas, Farnan, Gallick, Schmidt, Williams, Houseman, and Dolan. The sponsors described the bills as closing loopholes in child pornography, revenge-porn, and digital impersonation laws, creating civil remedies, criminal penalties, and in some versions platform takedown requirements for nonconsensual altered images. Members raised questions about how to combine the bills, whether sunsets should be included, and how the proposals relate to existing revenge-porn law. No votes were taken on these bills during the hearing.
Finally, the committee heard House Bills 2817 and 2961 on ibogaine research for veterans and other trauma-affected populations, followed by House Bills 1717 and 1643 on psilocybin and other alternative therapies. Supporters, including veterans, first responders, clinicians, and family members, described severe PTSD, TBI, addiction, and suicide crises and said these treatments had helped them when conventional care had not. Opponents, including the Missouri State Medical Association, said they did not support non-FDA-approved drugs. Members questioned the cost and structure of the proposed studies, the role of the FDA, and whether similar research is already underway. The hearing ended without a vote on these bills.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/28/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, again, the amendment that I will provide to the committee, or the proposed language that I will provide
- Um, again, the amendment that I will provide to the committee, or the proposed language that I will provide
- She said the program would provide a different fundraising stream and allow the organization to provide
- </c> Um, and of course we also could provide Um, and of course we also could provide scholarships<01:
- </c> school means any school which provides school means any school which provides elementary<01:58:59.199
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation also provides escalating criminal penalties if the evasion results in serious bodily
- </c><00:27:06.880><c> of</c> apparently part of a loose network of apparently part of a loose network
- so this bill uh provides a Federal Criminal<00:44:45.520><c> penalty</c><00:44:45.880><c> for</c><00
- This bill provides additional protections for Border Patrol agents by imposing harsher penalties for
- </c> bring on new generators that can provide bring on new generators that can provide the<03:22:33.399
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, May 4, 2026 - PM
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides a foundation for mapping and analysis.
- ><c> information</c><00:41:19.360><c> here,</c> We don't provide that information here, We don't provide
- We support the Wyoming Food Network.
- </c><01:09:17.240><c> We</c> support the Wyoming Food Network. We support the Wyoming Food Network.
- </c> I I can provide these to you. Okay. I I can provide these to you. Okay.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- H-2692, and S-1647, the panel from the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, come forward to provide
- Its goal is to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and competence by providing financial incentives
- To provide context, of the 351 municipalities in Massachusetts, 308 operate full-time police departments
- In Congress, our congressional delegation has provided key leadership.
- Representative Suisse, you mentioned before that the legislature here in Massachusetts likes to provide
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a public hearing on a wide range of bills affecting law enforcement, corrections, fire services, emergency management, telecommunicators, and sex offender policy. Testimony strongly focused on proposals to restore an education incentive for Massachusetts State Police troopers hired after the Quinn Bill was repealed, with State Police Association witnesses arguing the current system creates unfair pay disparities, hurts recruitment and retention, and leaves newer troopers earning less than some supervisors with the same or less education. They urged favorable reports on H. 2651, S. 1759, and S. 1783. A separate witness also supported H. 2627, a sheriff’s pay-parity bill, while suggesting amendments to avoid distinctions between correction officers and jail officers and warning that the proposal should not be viewed as a funding issue alone.
The committee also heard testimony on public safety and oversight bills. A rape survivor testified in support of S. 1663, arguing that municipal fire or police personnel convicted of sex offenses should not remain in positions of public trust. Senator Miranda testified in support of S. 1723, S. 1724, and S. 1727, which would create correctional officer training/accountability standards, a correctional inspector general, and privileged communication with legislators for incarcerated people; he said the bills respond to misconduct and lack of independent oversight in the Department of Correction. In contrast, the Fire Chiefs Association and Professional Fire Fighters opposed H. 2572/S. 1668/S. 1740 on emergency management, saying the bill was developed without enough collaboration, lacked local-control safeguards, and could undermine incident command and local decision-making during disasters.
Several panels supported other public safety measures. The Fire Chiefs Association and PFFM backed S. 1641 and S. 1744 to create a Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority to help fund fire station and municipal public safety building projects, and supported S. 1647 to implement the Walsh-Kennedy Commission recommendations on hot works and welding safety, including tougher penalties and training requirements. Witnesses also supported H. 2664/S. 1736 to create a hoisting machinery regulations board, saying current licensing standards for heavy equipment are too minimal. Another panel backed H. 2663/S. 1761 to classify 911 telecommunicators as first responders, citing stress, burnout, and the expanding role of dispatchers. Finally, an attorney from CPCS testified in opposition to S. 1752, warning that expanded sex offender residency restrictions would likely increase homelessness, make supervision harder, and raise constitutional concerns based on prior court rulings.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Simply, you provide the addresses because some...
- That's provided.
- SB 499 provides responsible guidance.
- Blocking service providers from providing life-saving aid deepens extreme poverty and causes devastating
- Blocking service providers from providing life-saving aid deepens extreme poverty and causes devastating
Summary:
The committee heard multiple bills, with extensive discussion focused on short-term rental regulation, street vending, park/public safety financing, transit-oriented housing fees, and demographic data collection. SB 346 would require short-term rental platforms to provide local governments with listing addresses and related information to help collect transient occupancy taxes and enforce local ordinances; supporters argued cities and counties need the data to identify unlicensed operators and recover taxes, while opposition from platforms raised privacy and due process concerns and said administrative subpoenas already exist. The bill was amended and passed 7-0 to the Judiciary Committee. SB 635, the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, sought to protect street vendors’ personal information from being shared in ways that could expose them to federal immigration enforcement; supporters described raids and fear in vendor communities, and the bill passed 6-1 to Public Safety. SB 499 would clarify that certain park and recreation facilities designated in local safety or hazard mitigation plans can qualify for fee deferral exemptions when they serve emergency or public safety functions; supporters said parks can serve as fire buffers, evacuation sites, and recovery hubs, while some housing advocates sought a clearer nexus to development impacts. The bill passed as amended 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 358, which would modernize traffic impact fee rules to better reflect lower automobile trip generation for walkable, transit-oriented housing, drew support from housing and transportation advocates and passed 8-0 to Appropriations. SB 515, aimed at improving demographic data collection and reporting by local governments and state entities, passed to Appropriations on a 4-0 vote.
The committee also took up SB 276, presented by Assembly Member Stefani on behalf of Senator Wiener, which would allow San Francisco to create a permit-and-enforcement system for the sale of commonly stolen goods on sidewalks. Supporters said the measure is needed to address fencing operations and protect legitimate vendors, while emphasizing it is narrowly targeted and not aimed at food vendors or permitted sellers. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 276, with supporters from the Mission street vendor community and San Francisco Public Works describing enforcement problems and the need for clearer rules and city resources.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Jul 14th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We provided some assistance.
- We maintain a good network through our contract with New Mexico Legal Aid to provide these services.
- They provided breakfast and lunch, so thank you to all the folks that provided that today.
- So the legal service provider provides a cost share. So that's how. It works. And if Mr.
- those service providers.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education Mar 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So we will provide an update once we have one, but wanted to provide those details.
- So we will provide an update once we have one, but wanted to provide those details.
- Are the community colleges currently placing—do we have a list that is going to be provided, or is provided
- And we do provide those via...
- I'll just provide a little bit of context.
Summary:
The subcommittee first noted that item one on the Imagination Library update was being pulled pending review of newly received receipts, invoices, and backup documentation from the State Library and the Department of Finance. The chair said the committee would continue reviewing the materials and later determine whether additional oversight and accountability measures are needed regarding taxpayer funds and implementation of the program.
The main discussion focused on the California Community Colleges budget request. Chancellor Christian described strong post-pandemic enrollment recovery and asked the Legislature to fund 3% enrollment growth, change the funding formula to use the highest of the three years rather than a three-year average, and remove the 10% growth cap to avoid unfunded FTES. She also urged support for the Governor’s proposals on COLA, deferral repayment, the Common Cloud Data Platform, credit for prior learning, and Calbright College, while adding requests for AI literacy funding, a Rebuild L.A. workforce effort, veterans services, and support for the Chancellor’s Office. Senators raised concerns about high district reserves, part-time faculty conditions, veterans’ credit pathways, and enrollment fraud; Christian said reserves are complex but should be addressed district by district, and that identity verification and AI tools are being used to prevent fraudulent enrollments.
Finance and LAO staff then reviewed the student-centered funding formula and enrollment growth proposals. DOF said the Governor’s budget fully repays $408.4 million in deferrals, provides a 2.41% COLA, and includes funding to cover current-year apportionment costs; LAO recommended prioritizing those proposals but suggested beginning enrollment growth funding in 2026-27 rather than revising the current-year target. Chris Ferguson said most districts are growing, that 54 of 72 districts would benefit from a formula change favoring current-year enrollment, and that unfunded growth remains a concern. On facilities, staff explained that deferred maintenance needs are about $2.2 billion, with projects prioritized by life safety, modernization, and capacity needs.
The final item was Calbright College. President Menon said Calbright serves more than 6,200 adult learners statewide, with strong completion and wage gains, and asked for the Governor’s proposed $38 million ongoing increase. She and staff emphasized Calbright’s flexible, competency-based model, its partnerships with employers and other colleges, and its role in serving working adults and caregivers. LAO questioned the proposed funding level and recommended moving Calbright onto the student-centered funding formula in the future to better tie funding to enrollment and outcomes, while Calbright argued its structure is different from traditional colleges and needs separate treatment. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.