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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Local Government Mar 25th, 2026
Local Government, Elections and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- hear, and I'm not sure I'm going to be here for all of it, but I don't think any of it is that the practice
- Those should be handled at the local level with local control through collaboration and working with
- We shouldn't change state law. collaboration and working with people.
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and unanimously voted Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 914 and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3467 due pass. HB 3467 was amended before passage; the sponsor said the changes clarified that any tax authority would apply only if a tax change is actually approved, corrected county/city references, and fixed ballot-language issues involving sheltered workshops. Members generally praised the sponsor’s work, though one member noted concern about shifting more burden to sales taxes.
The main public hearing was on H.J.R. 107, which would place before voters a constitutional question allowing Jackson County to consider separating Kansas City from the county or otherwise altering its charter government. Sponsor Rep. Steinmeyer argued the measure was about voter sovereignty and local control, citing prior Jackson County ballot measures and saying entrenched local power had blocked reform. Supporters echoed that Jackson County residents were frustrated with representation, taxes, and county governance. Opponents, including Kansas City and chamber representatives, argued the proposal was unnecessary, costly, procedurally unclear, and potentially destabilizing; several members also questioned the 10-year resubmission clause, the exclusion of local officials from the transition process, and the statewide fiscal impact. No action was taken on the resolution during the hearing.
The committee then heard Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 975, dealing with ambulance district mergers and community paramedic/mobile integrated health services. Senator Black and supporters said the bill would help struggling rural ambulance districts merge without disrupting billing, contracts, or service, and would expand community paramedic care for low-acuity patients and hospital-at-home models. Several witnesses from ambulance and fire districts described successful programs and said the bill would improve patient care and help rural areas. Opponents, including ambulance and fire district representatives, supported the merger provisions but objected to Senate-added language they said would let districts provide community paramedic services across jurisdictional lines without memorandums of understanding, undermining local control and negotiating power. The hearing ended with testimony still ongoing after a recess for floor session; no vote on SB 975 was reported in the transcript.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- tell you that in order to reduce homelessness by 50%, there is not, unfortunately, a single best practice
- communities, city, county, and COC, to plan together and leverage our respective resources and collaborate
- HAP 5 added regional planning that ensures collaboration between cities, COCs, and counties.
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight held a hearing on the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HAP) program, focusing on how state homelessness dollars are spent, what accountability measures are in place, and whether those measures are helping or hindering results. The chair framed the discussion around the state’s large homelessness population, the roughly $5 billion invested in HAP since 2018, and the need to balance transparency, performance, and administrative burden as the Legislature considers future funding and possible trailer bill changes for Round 7.
Testimony from the Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Department of Housing and Community Development described HAP’s evolving accountability structure, including regional planning, system performance measures, housing element and pro-housing requirements, encampment policies, and public dashboards. LAO noted that added requirements have lengthened the application and award timeline, while HCD emphasized that the program is increasingly directing funds toward evidence-based housing solutions and that public reporting has improved transparency. HCD also said HAP has helped move more than 90,000 people into permanent housing statewide and that the department is working to reduce duplicative reporting and improve speed.
Local officials from Oakland, Alameda County, and Riverside County largely supported HAP but urged the Legislature not to overcorrect with punitive or overly burdensome accountability rules. They argued that homelessness is driven by broader housing shortages and outside factors, that one-time funding should be stable and predictable, and that metrics should focus on program-level outcomes rather than system-wide homelessness counts alone. Several witnesses described HAP as essential to keeping shelter, interim housing, and permanent housing programs operating, with Riverside citing a 19% reduction in unsheltered homelessness and Alameda citing over 6,000 people moved into permanent housing through HAP-funded programs.
Members asked about point-in-time count reporting, fraud safeguards, federal funding threats, and whether accountability requirements should be streamlined. Some members emphasized the need for faster disbursement and stable metrics, while others raised concerns about data consistency across counties and the impact of federal cuts to vouchers and supportive housing. No formal vote was taken; the hearing was informational, with members indicating follow-up discussions and future budget negotiations on HAP accountability and funding.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Nov 3rd, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- regionalizing, The first and biggest hurdle, obviously, is to get the cooperation, buy-in, and collaboration
- talking about 114 applications getting processed, to have done that just through the spirit of collaboration
- It just doesn't seem practical to me.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Third, any transition will be collaborative, customer-driven, and transparent.
- Diana Figueroa, Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative, strong opposition.
- the fact that ultimately, with this move, it will accelerate what I think has been a longstanding practice
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 470, which would change California’s carrier-of-last-resort rules and allow a phased transition away from copper landlines in areas deemed well served by alternative phone options. The author and AT&T argued the bill would protect consumers, preserve 911 access, require public notice and CPUC review, and direct investment toward modern fiber and emergency communications. Supporters included a wide range of business, civic, tribal, and community groups, while opponents from TURN, rural counties, labor, digital equity organizations, and local governments warned the bill could let AT&T shed service obligations too quickly, weaken protections for rural and underserved households, and harm workers. After extensive member discussion about CPUC authority, rural carveouts, labor impacts, and reinvestment, AB 470 was passed do pass as amended to Appropriations, with one no vote and one not voting, and the roll left open.
The committee then took up AB 1532, a committee omnibus bill extending funding and surcharge authority for the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program and the TNC Access for All program, while also adding CPUC accountability provisions. Chair Boerner Horvath explained the bill would not raise consumer costs and would require the CPUC to appear at hearings when requested and adopt rules for commissioner attendance. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill was moved do pass and re-refer to Utilities and Energy, though the roll was left open because it had not yet reached the threshold for immediate transmission.
Finally, the committee heard AB 353, the Affordable Home Internet Act of 2025, which would establish an affordability floor for home broadband for low-income Californians after the expiration of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. Supporters said broadband costs remain too high and that families, students, and vulnerable communities need a state solution now; opponents from the wireless industry and rural county representatives argued the bill would amount to an artificial price mandate and could complicate existing rural broadband buildouts. Members generally supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on small ISPs and rural areas, and the bill was moved forward with a motion and second while discussion continued about possible exemptions and amendments.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- When employees are engaged, productive, collaborative, they're offering the kinds of innovation and efficiencies
- </c><00:05:22.440><c> they're</c> uh productive collaborative they're uh productive collaborative they're
- The goal of the office is to bolster interagency collaboration on big topics that impact the health of
- on big topics that agency collaboration on big topics that impact<00:25:45.279><c> the</c><00:25:45.399
- two weeks, but also to do some proactive engagement with agencies, some auditing of their payroll practices
Bills:
HF10
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Health care provider wellness program 3/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This initiative is led by the Minnesota Medical Association, which works collaboratively with other care
- And so providing support that the Minnesota Medical Association, in collaboration with a dozen other
- the Minnesota Medical<00:03:28.319><c> Association</c><00:03:29.120><c> in</c><00:03:29.360><c> collaboration
- </c> Medical Association in collaboration Medical Association in collaboration with<00:03:30.159><c>
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 39 (3-4-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 50 has been a collaborative effort between the General Assembly, representatives of the court
- Number three, many people who practice in the area now use trusts.
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- in the area now many people who practice in the area now use<00:16:05.440><c> trust.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the special counsel for criminal practice and policy with the King County Department of Public Defense
- For criminal practice and policy with the King County Department of Public Defense and testifying in
- Some of the practical effects that I think my members can totally support the premise behind it.
- Love the idea, but I think in practice as we read through it, we have concerns. I apologize.
- We encourage mindful collaboration with sex workers to understand how decriminalization would give us
Committee:
House Community Safety
Keywords:
domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, theft, robbery, sentencing enhancements, criminal justice, property crimes, failure to register, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, prostitution, public health, criminal justice reform, community safety, 904
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jun 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- to 2024, there were multiple pieces of legislation that have altered many election administration practices
- costs, the state can look at the cost of election technology and provide more oversight of county practices
- This is a practice that's done in Maryland.
- If the state had central repositories for election administration, which is similar to some practice
- OK, uh, members, I, I do, uh, representative Verera reminded me yesterday, and it is a practice, uh,
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 23rd, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Most notably, you'll see on line 156: $60 million for educator clinical practice that is split into three
- Some more later on line 56 on the grow clinical practice. I know that it's 20 million.
- legislature, the only guidance for that appropriation that you provided was for educator clinical practice
- Was about practices that are happening.
- The Board of Nursing regulates nursing schools and practice.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State official protective services 3/2/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One is it's important that we talk about how we set something out where we can collaborate and best prioritize
- One is it's important that we talk about how we set something out where we can collaborate and best prioritize
- One is it's important that we talk about how we set something out where we can collaborate and best prioritize
- One is it's important that we talk about how we set something out where we can collaborate and best prioritize
- One is it's important that we talk about how we set something out where we can collaborate and best prioritize
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (10-23-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> have jurisdiction over anyone practicing have jurisdiction over anyone practicing in<00:10:35.279
- </c> standing or authorized to practice standing or authorized to practice medicine<00:31:17.440><c>
- </c> unrestricted license to practice unrestricted license to practice medicine<00:31:39.360><c> in</
- </c><00:31:56.159><c> in</c> periods in an active practice in periods in an active practice in Kentucky
- </c> practicing without supervision. practicing without supervision.
Summary:
The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September 25 minutes, and heard several informational presentations on occupational licensing and workforce access. The first major topic was the dietitian licensure compact, presented by Rep. Vanessa Gracel, Whitney Duddy, and Caitlyn Bison. They said the compact would be revenue-neutral, improve licensure portability, support military families, expand telehealth and rural access, and preserve state regulatory authority. Testimony noted that 15 states had joined the compact, including Ohio and Tennessee, and that Kentucky would have a seat on the compact commission if it enacted the measure. Members asked about bordering states and possible telehealth competition concerns; witnesses said they had not seen evidence of harmful effects in other compacts and described the compact as expanding access rather than displacing local providers.
The committee then heard testimony on music therapy licensure, with Chris Millet, Laura Elliot Buckner, and Dr. Kimberly Cinemore speaking in support of Senate Bill 42. They described music therapy as a clinical, board-certified profession requiring formal education, supervised training, and national certification, and argued that state licensure would protect the public, clarify scope of practice, and help retain Kentucky-trained professionals. Witnesses said the bill would not require new state funding, could be administered through a self-sustaining licensing structure, and would not prevent others from using music in their work. In response to questions, they said licensure could help open doors to insurance, waiver, and HSA reimbursement, but would not guarantee coverage.
Finally, the committee heard testimony on expanding physician access through a provisional licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians. Adam Meyer of the Cicero Institute said Kentucky faces a severe physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued that qualified international physicians should not have to repeat residency if they meet strict criteria, including an employment offer, prior training and experience, good standing, U.S. exam passage, and a three-year provisional period before full licensure. Rapender Carr of Baptist Health supported the concept, saying it could help fill hard-to-recruit positions across the state and improve access in rural markets. No votes were taken on these policy topics during the meeting.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (01/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- And when I was a practicing attorney, even though I'd been practicing for many years, I got nervous walking
- </c><03:46:00.720><c> they</c> so if it's a Veterinary practice they so if it's a Veterinary practice
- </c><03:49:28.199><c> would</c> of a small professional practice would of a small professional practice
- <05:16:43.480><c> of</c> practice of practice of unit<05:16:45.400><c> analysis</c><05:16:45.958><c>
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met for its first meeting of the new session with opening remarks, member introductions, and a discussion of committee logistics. Members described their backgrounds and priorities, including criminal justice, right-to-know and privacy issues, domestic violence, death-with-dignity legislation, abortion, firearms, landlord-tenant policy, housing, and technology/privacy concerns. The chair noted there were already 34 bills assigned to the committee and expected more, and said the committee would likely continue to have a heavy workload this session.
The chair also outlined how the committee would operate: meetings would generally be on Wednesdays, with possible Mondays as needed; hearings would not require a quorum, but executive sessions would; and members were asked to provide updated phone numbers and email addresses, especially cell numbers. He explained that the committee would continue its practice of seating members in a mixed partisan arrangement to encourage communication, and that the new clerk had joined the committee.
A significant portion of the meeting focused on procedures for executive sessions and meeting times. The chair said the committee would follow the traditional rule allowing executive sessions on bills heard that day if proper notice was given, but he would avoid taking up controversial matters without full attendance. Members then discussed whether meetings should start at 9, 9:30, or 10 a.m., with concerns raised about long commutes, evening obligations, and winter driving after dark. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided, but the chair indicated he would try to accommodate the committee’s preference while balancing the workload.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/27/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Here's what that means in practice.
- And that is not past practices.
- And that is not past practices. I to. And that is not past practices.
- </c><04:19:57.359><c> was</c> correctly, the previous practice was correctly, the previous practice was
- </c> employment practices. employment practices.
Summary:
The committee first reviewed House Bill 1150, which would require disclosure of complaints to public employees within five business days. Members said the sponsor was still working on an amendment, so the bill was held for another week with the understanding it would be executed next week if no amendment was ready. The chair also outlined the committee’s schedule, including upcoming floor reports and the goal of finishing the remaining committee bills on time.
The committee then took up House Bill 1168, concerning employer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the bill would give employers more time to gather payroll records, especially when claims arise years later, and said the current system should be adjusted for fairness to businesses. Opponents, including several members, said payroll records are usually electronic and should be produced quickly so workers waiting on wages are not delayed. The Department of Labor deputy commissioner testified that employers can already request extensions and that further extensions could still be requested under the current process. The committee voted 11-9 to ought to pass HB 1168.
Next, House Bill 1250, dealing with notice, documentation, and job reinstatement requirements for leave related to childbirth, postpartum care, and pediatric appointments, was considered. Members said the statute was newly enacted, had been carefully negotiated, and should be allowed to work before being revised. The committee voted 20-0 to recommend inexpedient to legislate, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1043, which would allow private employers to adopt their own minimum pay policies for report-to-work situations instead of being bound by the current two-hour minimum, so long as the policy is established in advance. The sponsor said the bill would modernize an outdated law and preserve the current default if no policy is adopted. Members raised questions about collective bargaining agreements and whether the bill could weaken existing worker protections, while the sponsor and supporters said it was intended to provide flexibility rather than a mandate. The hearing continued with questions and discussion, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/08/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
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- <c> some</c><00:17:03.759><c> people</c><00:17:04.000><c> in</c><00:17:04.160><c> the</c> is a practice
- by some people in the is a practice by some people in the lakes<00:17:04.720><c> region</c><00:17:05.039
- Knowingly, the person might be practically certain that the conduct would cause a particular result.
- certain that the conduct practically certain that the conduct would<00:26:21.520><c> cause</c><00:26
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Just as a reminder, we'd like to reserve the practice of holding questions until the end of testimony
- not the common practice.
- We'd like to see that change so that we can continue to collaborate with the city programs.
- This practice is certainly alarming to us as the industry, to taxpayers, and to these local cities.
- We cannot risk that the practice continues no matter what.
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair recognizes Representative Ladd for a parliamentary inquiry. practices like denying meals serving
- practices like denying meals serving alternative<04:03:53.880><c> meals</c><04:03:54.680><c> or</c><
- what's important practically here's what's important about<06:48:54.958><c> this</c><06:48:55.120><c
- Instead, it leaves practically no choice but for them to drive without a license, increasing the risk
- Instead, it leaves practically no choice but for them to drive without a license, increasing the risk
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- So what does that look like in some practical terms?
- So what does that look like in some practical terms?
- So what does that look like in some practical terms?
- So what does that look like in some practical terms?
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> First want to thank you for the work you put in this bill and you and Senator or have collaborated
- </c><02:48:05.040><c> There's</c><02:48:05.200><c> been</c><02:48:05.359><c> a</c> have collaborated
- There's been a have collaborated a lot.
- So there's a movement in place now with the retailers to collaborate as a unified body because 22 other
- as a unified body because to collaborate as a unified body because 22<02:50:29.439><c> other</c><02:
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Melissa Boristam, and I work in patient access and advocacy for Dignitana, collaborating with
- authority and can practice independently and without physician supervision.
- These qualified clinicians practice within the scope of their national certification, state licensure
- To be clear, this bill does not expand scope of practice for nurse practitioners or psychiatric nurse
- I practiced family medicine for 50 years and am now retired.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a wide range of health insurance and public health bills, with most speakers focused on expanding coverage for specific treatments and services. Bills discussed included H. 1187/S. 792 on rehabilitation counselors, H. 1173/S. 692 on patient navigation, S. 2600 on scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients, S. 2599 on medically necessary treatment for port wine birthmarks, H. 1164 on licensed educational psychologists for child and adolescent mental health services, S. 754/H. 1254 on autism diagnosis and treatment by nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists, S. 714/H. 1137 on infectious disease response and coverage, and S. 791 on making nature a prescriptive therapeutic intervention. Speakers generally argued these bills would improve access, reduce out-of-pocket costs, and address gaps in current insurance reimbursement rules.
Testimony in support emphasized personal stories and clinical evidence. Cancer patients and providers described the benefits of patient navigation and scalp cooling for dignity and quality of life during treatment. Boston Children’s Hospital staff and families said port wine birthmark treatment is medically necessary, can prevent complications, and should not be denied as cosmetic. Rehabilitation counselors and school psychologists argued their services are effective, cost-saving, and underused because they cannot bill insurance. Autism advocates said current insurance statutes are outdated because nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists already provide evaluations and should be recognized for reimbursement to avoid delays in early intervention. Public health and GLAD Law testimony supported stronger infectious disease coverage to remove barriers to testing, treatment, and PrEP access.
The hearing also included extensive testimony on H. 1172, a bill requiring insurance coverage for detransition-related care. Supporters said it would ensure coverage for medically necessary care for people who regret or reverse gender transition, while opponents argued it would legitimize anti-trans narratives or, conversely, that detransition care is needed because transition procedures can cause harm. The committee also heard strong support for S. 791 from advocates who described nature access as a health intervention that could help with trauma, anxiety, substance use recovery, and environmental justice, with claims that insurance coverage and reduced park fees would improve access. No votes were taken during the transcript, and the chair repeatedly thanked speakers and moved through the long list of public testimony.