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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- My colleague Israel Satello, our board chief of staff, is also here with me today.
- , and county staff.
- There is no Form 700 for any of the Board of Supervisors staff at all.
- There is no Form 700 for any of the board of supervisors staff at all.
- I want to also thank the committee staff for their assistance with the bill as well.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - House Ways & Means
House Ways & Means Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll now go to a staff explanation of Senate Bill 1043. Staff explanation of Senate Bill 1043. Mr.
- We will now move to a staff explanation of Senate Bill 1180. Mr.
- We will go to a staff examination of Senate Bill 1221. Mr.
- We'll move to a staff explanation of Senate Bill 1292. Mr.
- Staff, do you have any input on that? Mr.
Summary:
The House Ways and Means Committee considered several Senate bills dealing largely with cryptocurrency, county tax liens, and tax conformity. SB 1042 would allow state retirement systems to invest up to 10% in virtual currency holdings, and SB 1043 would let state agencies accept virtual currency payments through agreements with providers; both were described as permissive rather than mandatory and were returned with due pass recommendations on 5-3 votes. Members expressed caution about volatility and government involvement in digital assets, but supporters said the bills simply create options and could improve efficiency.
The committee then took up SB 1067, which addresses county cleanup assessments for blighted properties in unincorporated areas. Chairman Olson offered an amendment removing the bill’s original mechanism for placing the assessment directly on the property tax bill, while preserving the lien so it survives a tax lien sale. County officials and the County Supervisors Association testified in support, saying counties currently absorb cleanup costs for hazardous properties and the amendment would help make counties whole without broadening property tax use. The amendment was adopted and the bill was returned with a due pass as amended recommendation on an 8-0 vote.
SB 1180, on Department of Revenue tax conformity forms and instructions, prompted extended debate over whether DOR should presume conformity with federal tax changes and how to avoid an automatic tax increase without legislative action. Chairman Olson’s amendment would have DOR presume conformity only when federal changes reduce income or tax liability, while nonconformity would be presumed for increases; the sponsor said he wanted the bill to move but did not prefer the amendment. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 5-3, with members noting the issue needed further work and clearer statutory language. SB 1221, requiring DOR to notify legislative tax chairs before new interpretations that adversely affect taxpayers and to testify if asked, also passed 5-3 after adoption of an intent-clause amendment. SB 1292, clarifying PSPRS’s 5% voting-stock cap applies to publicly traded corporations, passed unanimously, and SCR 1033, a nonbinding resolution encouraging retirement systems to monitor digital asset ETFs and report back before the next session, passed 5-3. SB 1503 was held at the sponsor’s request, and the committee adjourned at the end of the agenda.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- And we have requested that... ...with staff for bill drafting.
- And we have requested that JLARC staff get that out to all committee staff in the House and the Senate
- , as well as the caucus staff, as they're sometimes drafting bills as well.
- in the House and the Senate, as well as to the caucus staff.
- The far left set of bars are the ERFC staff forecast.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 05/16/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- desk staff here in the chambers.
- </c> council secretaries and support staff. council secretaries and support staff. also<03:12:36.080>
- </c><03:12:37.200><c> in</c> also like to acknowledge the staff in also like to acknowledge the staff
- </c> and our wonderful front desk staff here and our wonderful front desk staff here in<03:12:48.960>
- </c> briefly want to thank my staff as well. briefly want to thank my staff as well.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Commission (3-9-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm sorry, on the agenda, it didn't have the staff report on there.
- But yes, the main purpose is because we're a staff of four.
- But yes, the main purpose is because we're a staff of four. >> Right? Right.
- It's the staff. We review those, but we let you see those as well.
- It's<00:18:59.760><c> the</c><00:19:00.000><c> staff.
Summary:
The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on March 9, 2026, with a quorum present in person and one commissioner participating from Florida. The meeting began with the swearing-in of new commissioner Joe Palumbo, who briefly introduced himself and his family and business background. The commission then approved the February 2, 2026 minutes and approved the staff budget report, with staff noting the office remained within spending parameters.
Staff gave an update on the heavy workload from re-registration and reporting season, saying roughly 4,500 re-registrations and about 10,000 total forms had been processed. They credited the new online payment portal with reducing manual work and discussed ongoing LRC technology work to build a new system for desktop use, online re-registration, payment processing, and a searchable register. Commissioners asked about the timeline and current paper-based process; staff said the system is being built from scratch and that, for now, forms are still often downloaded, completed, emailed or mailed, and manually entered by staff.
The commission also reviewed financial disclosure processing. Staff said all required disclosures had been received except one outstanding candidate filing, and that the candidate was still officially running, so notice was being sent by certified mail under the statute. Staff explained that their review is for completeness rather than audit-level accuracy, and that disclosures from legislators, candidates, and certain upper-management/LRC officials are posted for public access. The commission then discussed its informal advisory opinions, including how staff tracks and organizes them, and praised staff for quick turnaround before voting to enter executive session to discuss confidential complaints and informal opinions.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- Allison Ryan, staff to the committee.
- Kim Widener, staff to the committee.
- Please, with the staff report. Good afternoon. Emily Poole, staff to the committee.
- Hearing and seeing none, staff will announce the vote. Mr.
- Hearing and seeing none, staff will announce the vote. Mr.
Keywords:
Medicaid, healthcare, traditional practices, health insurance, coverage expansion, mental health, insurance coverage, transparency, consumer protection, efficiency, health carriers, providers relations, tribal data, data protection, privacy, sharing of information, Indigenous rights, overdose prevention, data sharing, public health
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-Health and Human Services Jan 29th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I need to have the ability to staff the positions to provide the care.
- And do you have your own staff to do those things? Um, that's the hand in hand request.
- Plus, we're going to have those staff adjustments that we talked about.
- So I pulled the staff together and I said, we're going to put that up on the screen.
- She's our Chief of Staff, and on the... other side of her is Van Dale. That's not right.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/29/2026 - Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and members, for the record, Gordon Robertson with JLBC staff.
- Members, any questions for staff? Mr. Chairman, I had one. Mr. Vice Chair.
- For the record, Brian Belkoski, JLBC staff.
- I think our staff and the Secretary of State's Office is here.
- I have a question for our staff. Mr. Smith, Nick.
Summary:
The committee first went into executive session and then returned to approve settlements in three risk management cases based on the Attorney General’s recommendation. It then took up JLBC staff items on school facilities, including a 4.8% increase to the school facilities construction cost index for fiscal 27, which staff said would have no fiscal impact in fiscal 27 but would increase costs in later years; the committee approved the item. The committee also favorably reviewed ADE’s annual federal monies report, showing fiscal 26 federal funds of $1.38 billion, up from $1.27 billion in fiscal 25, and reviewed the annual Career and Technical Education District report, which showed 14 districts, $244 million in expenditures, and a 37% retention rate from first to second course, with 79% ultimately earning a credential. Members raised concerns about the low retention rate and asked for more comparative and trend data.
The committee then considered a DES transfer within the developmental disabilities budget, moving $3.3 million from the Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid line to the state-only case management line. DES said both lines had shortfalls and that the transfer was needed to address more immediate cash-flow pressure in state-only services; members questioned the growth in the state-only population, the lack of federal matching funds, and whether the state should impose a waiting period for new arrivals. The committee attached conditions requiring DES to send formal deficiency letters to legislative leaders, provide monthly breakdowns of DD populations by diagnosis, and report within 30 days on Minnesota audit findings related to fraud vulnerabilities. It then favorably reviewed the transfer and separately favorably reviewed the annual report on the Arizona Training Program at Coolidge, where the population has declined to about 48 residents and DES is making capital repairs and consolidating buildings.
Finally, the committee reviewed a proposed transfer of $650,000 from unused special election funds to the Secretary of State’s cybersecurity budget. The Secretary of State’s office said the money would fund contracted monitoring, endpoint protection, and remediation of identified vulnerabilities during the election year, and members discussed the office’s relationship with federal cybersecurity partners and the need to maximize outside support. Some members objected to the office’s communication and asked for more outreach to federal agencies, while others noted the urgency of the security needs. After debate, the committee gave favorable review to the $650,000 transfer, and then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/29/2026 - Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and members, for the record, Gordon Robertson with JLBC staff.
- Members, any questions for staff? Mr. Chairman, I had one. Mr.
- For the record, Brian Belkoski, JLBC staff.
- I think our staff and the Secretary of State's Office is here.
- I have a question for our staff. Mr. Smith, Nick.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/27/2026 - House Regulatory Oversight
House Regulatory Oversight Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Now we’re going to have an introduction of committee staff.
- Brendan Folland is our senior policy advisor, Democratic staff.
- Brendan is our senior policy advisor, Democratic staff.
- Olivia Schremp, welcome intern, Democratic staff.
- Members, any questions for staff? Thank you.
Summary:
The committee met for its first hearing of the session, took roll, introduced members and staff, and reviewed committee rules and amendment deadlines. The chair also announced that video recording would not be allowed in the room and set the order and speaking limits for the day’s bills.
The committee heard HB 2248, the Arizona Medical Freedom Act, which would bar governmental entities, businesses, schools, and ticket issuers from denying employment, entry, services, or participation based on whether a person has or has not received a medical intervention. Supporters framed it as protecting bodily autonomy, parental rights, and freedom from medical discrimination. Opponents, including physicians, child care and public health advocates, argued the bill was overly broad and could undermine vaccination policies, school and child care illness controls, and protections for immunocompromised people. The bill passed on a 3-2 vote.
The committee then heard HB 2086, which would prohibit governmental entities and businesses from requiring vaccination or masks/face coverings, with limited exceptions for workplace safety and infection control. Supporters said it would prevent government coercion and protect individual liberty and business freedom; opponents warned it would interfere with private business decisions and public health measures. After testimony and debate over the scope of the bill and the relevance of Jacobson v. Massachusetts, the committee approved HB 2086 on a 3-2 vote.
Finally, the committee considered HB 2688, which would require the Arizona Department of Administration to identify state budget positions vacant for at least 150 days and direct budget units to eliminate those positions each fiscal year, with some exceptions such as Corrections and DPS. The sponsor said the bill was intended to reduce waste and prevent vacant positions from functioning as slush funds, while critics raised concerns about hard-to-fill specialized roles. The committee passed HB 2688 on a 3-2 vote and then adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Now we're going to have an introductory of committee staff.
- Brendan Folland is our senior policy advisor, Democratic staff.
- Brendan is our senior policy advisor, Democratic staff.
- Olivia Schremp, welcome intern, Democratic staff.
- Members, any questions for staff? Thank you.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got a lot of resources and research for you all as LASC staff.
- , or data that you might need, questions that are coming up for you, we're happy to work with your staff
- Again, this is our staff directory.
- But I think overall we've tried as staff, and I think the committee has tried.
- This staff, Daniel and the various staff members, if you've got individual questions about pieces, please
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 8th, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Appropriations - Human Resources Division
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to staff it with all the bells and whistles.
- staff, and help us streamline some of our case management efforts.
- We want to make sure that that is still kicking out good work for our staff.
- staff, and help us streamline some of our case management efforts.
- We want to make sure that it is still kicking out good work for our staff.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 2399, concerning therapeutic leave days for psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs). Sarah Aker from the Department of Health and Human Services explained the current Medicaid rate-setting methodology, how occupancy affects rates, and why paying the full rate for leave days would create additional fiscal impact. Members debated whether the bill should pay the full Medicaid rate, a flat reduced rate, or a tiered rate, and discussed whether a cap or department authorization should be used to control use of leave days. The department said it was not supporting the change as it was not in the governor’s budget, though it supported family engagement in care.
After discussion, the committee settled on a compromise motion to set therapeutic leave days at a $500 daily rate and require department authorization of the number of leave days. The motion passed 6-2, with Representative Anderson voting no and the rest of the recorded members voting yes. The committee then moved on to Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget materials, where Michelle Zander walked through detailed population and rate calculations for women’s and men’s facilities, county holds, deferred admissions, transitional facilities, work release, and proposed reentry, man camp, and Grand Forks-related costs. Members asked about the county jail reimbursement rates and the overall pool of funds, and Zander explained the calculations and noted the proposal was roughly break-even depending on assumptions.
The committee also heard an overview of DOCR IT requests from Amy and NDIT staff, including data processing, medical modules, a new client management system, body scanners, data management tools, facility management software, medical software upgrades, college solutions, and body cameras/tasers. Staff explained that the new client management system would likely be a multi-phase project with a wide cost range based on vendor selection and scope, and that the current request was for phase one. Members emphasized the importance of better data tracking, staff safety tools, and information that could help explain programming and release outcomes to the public. The committee planned to continue with Veterans Affairs the next day and then return to Senate Bill 2015.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Mar 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We honor the dedicated staff whose tireless efforts have sustained our work through long days and nights
- So please let's give a huge round of applause to all of our staff.
- , our sergeants, and our committee staff.
- To all the members and the staff. Gentlemen from Santa Fe, Sandoval, Senator McQueen. Mr.
- Our staff From the staff in my office led by the fearless Alicia Manzano to To the staff of each of your
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll have staff read in HB 42. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- I'll have staff read in HB 42. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Staff, will you read in HB 13? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- We do not have staff read it. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Staff will read in the amendments. Mr.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to begin by thanking staff, Emily Poole. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Staff will announce the vote. Madam Chair, there are seven ayes. Thanks.
- So with that, staff will call the roll, and we will attempt an oral vote.
- Thank you, Emily Poole, staff to the committee.
- Emily Poole, staff to the committee filling in for Martha Whaling, presented the staff report.
Keywords:
fire services, reimbursement, state agencies, local jurisdictions, mobilization plan, military justice, victims' rights, militia, Washington code, legal protections, artificial intelligence, AI regulation, algorithmic discrimination, high-risk AI, machine learning, generative AI, synthetic content, impact assessment, risk management policy, consumer protection
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee discussion and staff directives.
- And with the staff retention that we've had over the last few years, I've lost almost no staff over the
- needs of all of those people, the staff involved, the staff involved... ...work with our staff and all
- needs of all of those people, the staff involved, the staff involved. work with our staff and all the
- Community discussion and staff directives.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Liz Reyer departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I want to start by thanking staff.
- And it was I had the staff.
- I had no idea the brilliance, the creativity, the work ethic, the dedication from every staff person,
- </c> So, I want to start by thanking staff. So, I want to start by thanking staff.
- I had no idea I had the staff.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Any questions for staff? Seeing none, Senate Bill 5763.
- Any questions for staff? Seeing none, on Senate Bill 6215.
- Greg Vogel, committee staff.
- Do we have any questions for staff?
- Do we have any questions for staff?
Bills:
SB6084, SB6044, SB5950, SB6046, SB5763, SB6215, SB6160, SB6123, SB6049, SB6164, SB6313, SB5784, SB5046, SB5489
Keywords:
elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Aging and Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- Disclose their direct care staff to resident ratios and retain staffing data for at least 18 months.
- Today, our CFEs are only required to maintain a. sufficient number of staff to meet resident needs.
- Facilities should know how many hours of care are being provided by staff each day and should be able
- The staff testimonies under oath revealed that the facility could not maintain basic care practices.
- We'd especially like to thank the author and her staff for the time.