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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 7th, 2026 at 12:19 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If a dealer discontinues business operations and is succeeded by a new dealer in the state, a copy of
- A dealer shall report thefts and losses of firearms within 48 hours of discovery of the theft or loss
- , the dealer shall notify the department of the inspection no later than 24 hours after completion of
- to accept and capable of operating only with 22 or less caliber rim fire ammunition.
- Holy cow, Madam President, I thought I had another three hours of sleeping here.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee Jul 22nd, 2026 at 11:00 am
Tribal and State Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We are a native-led nonprofit operating out of Bismarck, and we serve the Bismarck, Mandan, and Lincoln
- We sat there for about three hours, and so that's the lack of the lack of highway patrol, everything
- So, The state of North Dakota and the U.S. government continue to operate that the south shore of Devils
- So again, that provides some of the need for some support from both state and federal to operate these
- North Dakota, of which maybe there's four that are already entered into operational agreements.
Committee:
Joint Tribal and State Relations Committee
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- First of all, the sealers operate in all 58 counties.
- And then, instead of the current subsequent 32 hours of training, it would become 34 hours of training
- because of the two-hour rights-type training.
- None of this prevents... ...because of the two-hour rights-type training.
- Given the late hour, I won't go through the concerns that I have, but I second some of them that.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- to operate a cemetery.
- of our land we want it to be used for education of young people.
- Chair, members of the committee, Bryce Aiden here on behalf of FutureWise testifying in support of House
- of Seattle.
- of Seattle.
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on House Bill 2239, which would allow family burial grounds on privately owned land and exempt them from private cemetery requirements, while imposing limits such as recording burials with the county auditor, setbacks, and a cap on the burial ground covering no more than 10% of the parcel. The sponsor said the bill is intended to help rural landowners and families, including Native communities, keep burials on land with family and cultural significance. Testimony from a farmer and the Washington Cattlemen’s Association strongly supported the bill as a way to honor family ties to land. A question was raised about what happens if a later property owner wants to disturb an existing burial ground; staff said the bill requires notice but is silent on that issue. No action was taken on HB 2239 in the transcript.
The committee also heard House Bill 2304, a follow-up to last year’s condominium liability reform, expanding the option for declarants to use a 2-10 warranty for stacked-flat or mid-rise condominium buildings up to four stories. Supporters from housing, real estate, builders, AARP, Habitat for Humanity, the City of Seattle, and others said the bill would reduce liability barriers, increase condo production, and create more attainable and accessible homeownership options for first-time buyers, older adults, and people with mobility challenges. The Office of Insurance Commissioner supported the bill but suggested technical language changes to avoid referring to the warranty as insurance. Members asked about consumer protections and the distinction between warranties and insurance, and staff and testifiers noted existing layers of protection. No vote was taken on HB 2304 in the transcript.
In executive session, staff summarized House Bill 2095 on vulnerable users of public ways and House Bill 2248 on Secretary of State filing processes. For HB 2095, staff described a proposed substitute and several amendments, including changes to education requirements, civil liability language, protected areas, punitive damages thresholds, and liability rules. For HB 2248, staff said the proposed substitute made cleanup and consistency changes to corporate filing provisions. The committee then moved the proposed substitute for HB 2248 out of committee with a due pass recommendation, and it passed 11-0 with two excused members. Action on HB 2095 was deferred to a later date.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 10th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I can tell you that the friendships are amazing, the hard days and long hours of practice that you
- the citizens of the state of Washington.
- I went through it, 48 hours in the privilege of my own home.
- Senator Wilson moves adoption of amendment of amendment. Of Amendment 0536.
- I think we all know that red tape steals hours of care. This bill gives them back, Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate opened with roll call, the pledge, prayer, and recognition of guests from the Sikh Coalition and Kalsa Gramath Center. Members then approved the journal and moved through committee reports and resolutions, including Senate Resolution 8678 honoring the Chimicum High School Marching Band for being selected to represent Washington in the 2026 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. The resolution was adopted unanimously, and the band and its supporters were recognized in the gallery.
The chamber then confirmed two gubernatorial appointments to major health agencies. Ryan Moran was confirmed as Director of the Health Care Authority by a 49-0 vote, with supporters citing his Medicaid and health system experience and ability to provide stable leadership. Dennis Worsham was also confirmed as Secretary of Health by a 49-0 vote, with senators highlighting his long public health career, statewide outreach, and work on HIV/AIDS and community health.
On legislation, the Senate passed Senate Bill 6011, expanding Court of Appeals bailiff authority to conduct threat assessments, and Senate Bill 5831, creating the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act. Senate Bill 6188, which expands Labor and Industries’ authority to update asbestos training and certification rules, passed 38-19 after an amendment to limit the bill to federal standards was rejected. Substitute Senate Bill 5917, concerning access to abortion medications through the Department of Corrections pharmacy, passed 32-17 after several Republican amendments were defeated. The Senate also passed In Gross Senate Bill 6024 on developmental disability services confidentiality and Substitute Senate Bill 6091 on prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties in exclusive private listings. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5840, adjusting campaign finance expenditure reporting deadlines, passed 46-3. After completing the day’s business, the Senate recessed for caucus and lunch until 1:15 p.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Ways and Means Committee OKs bill to upgrade county-level human services IT 5/14/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Sullivan has probably written six or seven different versions of this bill, also in late hours.
- Sullivan has probably written six or seven different versions of this bill, also in late hours.
- </c><00:10:04.520><c> of</c><00:10:04.600><c> the</c> you've done that at all hours of the you've done
- that at all hours of the day,<00:10:05.000><c> literally.
- of this of this bill, also in late<00:10:16.120><c> hours.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 4808, as amended by a DE3, a human services technology modernization bill. The author described the measure as a multi-year effort to modernize outdated county systems, improve data integration, and strengthen program integrity and fraud detection. The bill would create a Human Services Modernization Fund with a $50 million cap, establish an advisory council with strong county and tribal representation, and create a legislative commission to oversee the work and receive annual reports. It also includes a $10 million county-focused grant fund and a $15 million appropriation for the Office of Inspector General’s technology needs.
Testimony from the Association of Minnesota Counties and related county groups strongly supported the bill, emphasizing the need for immediate modernization, the importance of county and tribal involvement, and the value of legislative oversight. Members from both parties echoed support, saying the bill would help county workers spend less time on outdated systems and more time serving clients, and that better system integration could reduce errors and fraud issues. One member suggested that audits should be considered in the future in addition to reporting requirements.
The committee adopted the DE3 amendment without opposition. After discussion, the chair renewed the motion to refer House File 4808, as amended, to the general register, and the motion passed on a voice vote.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- the injury arises from an accident caused by the negligent operation of a vehicle that was driven by
- It takes a lot of bravery to get in front of a group of people that you do not know and to share something
- all of us and for the entire state and all of these rest of people to see so that young people who are
- of this kind of behavior when it's completely avoidable.
- And of course, I sit down with all of my recruits and say, and we go through all of the response, how
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and approved House Bill 2808 on a 9-4 vote with one present. The hearing then focused on House Bill 1808 and its companion House Bill 3435, both titled Grace’s Law, which would create a narrow social host liability cause of action for knowingly providing alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person age 21 or older when that conduct leads to injury, death, or property damage. Sponsors said the bill is intended to fill a gap in Missouri law, align the state with other states that recognize social host liability, and promote accountability without punishing responsible hosts. Members raised questions about how the visible-intoxication standard would apply in private settings, whether the bill could reach casual gatherings, and whether it should also address other substances; sponsors said the measure is intentionally limited and still being refined.
Supporters of Grace’s Law included the mother of Grace, the crash victim for whom the bill is named, a relative of another drunk-driving victim, and representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving. They described the bill as a response to preventable tragedies and argued that liability would encourage hosts to stop serving intoxicated guests, take away keys, or arrange safe rides. Testimony emphasized that the bill is about reckless conduct rather than ordinary hospitality, and several members expressed sympathy and support for stronger accountability in drunk-driving cases. No opposition testimony was presented before the hearing on those bills concluded.
The committee then heard House Bills 3439 and 3480, which would extend the Public Safety Protection and Recruitment Act to volunteer firefighters by allowing them to qualify for tuition assistance and related benefits under the program. Sponsors said volunteer firefighters in rural areas perform essential and often dangerous work, but are currently excluded from the statute, and that the change would help recruit and retain volunteers. Committee members questioned the fiscal impact, whether volunteers should receive the same benefit as full-time personnel, and whether the program should be structured as a tuition waiver rather than a scholarship to reduce costs. Fire chiefs and other supporters testified that volunteer departments are critical in rural Missouri, that volunteers often receive extensive training and respond to fires, EMS calls, and disasters, and that the benefit would help departments recruit and keep members. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce also supported the bill, citing public safety and workforce benefits. No opposition testimony was offered, and the hearing was concluded after discussion.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human services finance bill, HF3, passes MN House during 2025 special session 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We institute some cost savings and growth by capping the number of service hours per day to six hours
- </c> of service hours per day to six hours. of service hours per day to six hours.
- c> state</c><00:20:23.679><c> of</c> And instead of the state of And instead of the state of Minnesota
- Um, some of the challenges that were around the operating cap effective January 1st, 2026.
- Um, some of the challenges that were around the operating cap effective January 1st, 2026.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The presence of this operation affected multiple families, as several parents and students traveling
- Matt Kremens here on behalf of the California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers.
- Matt Kremens here on behalf of the California Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers.
- Matt Kremens, on behalf of the California Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers, in respectful opposition
- And this past Christmas, San Francisco, of all cities, went without power for over 24 hours.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 27th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill balances the operational needs of HOAs with the rights of people paying their bills.
- And yet under current law, they receive only eight hours of initial training, within 32 hours thereafter
- a written exam, complete a firearm training course of four hours with at least one hour of required
- of paper that you can't get from the Department of Industrial Relations because government operates
- Of course, we all know that California courts don't operate in uniformity.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through confirmations and floor legislation. Three California Housing Finance Agency and State Mining and Geology Board appointments were confirmed unanimously. The chamber then took up several policy bills, with debate often focusing on housing, public safety, energy, and local government impacts.
Among the major measures, SB 1173 on lesser related offense jury instructions passed after supporters argued it would give judges limited discretion and improve fairness, while opponents warned it could create inconsistency. SB 1354, barring out-of-state military or law enforcement activity in California without the Governor’s permission, passed despite objections that it conflicted with federal commander-in-chief authority. SB 1090, the Altadena disaster-speculation bill, passed to restrict unsolicited purchase offers in fire-affected areas, and SB 966 passed to preserve refinery worker safety participation rights. SB 1256, a local housing/land-use bill, passed unanimously after discussion of fire-safety concerns and ongoing amendments.
The Senate also approved SB 865 on music festivals, SB 866 on homelessness planning and regional coordination for jurisdictions not receiving HAP funds, SB 938 on peace officer training requirements for certain immigration-enforcement-related applicants after the author committed to major amendments, SB 1359 on natural gas planning to reduce ratepayer costs, SB 923 on privacy rights under the CCPA, SB 1098 on utility memorandum and balancing accounts, SB 1010 on refrigerant recovery for cooling appliances, SB 937 on restricting flashbang use in crowd control and immigration enforcement, SB 1082 on inter-district pupil transfers, and SB 1087 on modernizing regional transportation planning. Several bills drew split votes and pointed debate over mandates, taxes, local control, and regulatory certainty, but most ultimately passed.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- , members of the members of the committee, members of the Senate.
- of the members of along with the rest of the members of the<00:04:23.280><c> authority,</c><00:04:23.800
- Part of it is word of mouth.
- </c> Part of it is word of mouth. Part of it is word of mouth.
- </c><00:32:02.960><c> of</c> Um Paul, who withdrew, was part of of Um Paul, who withdrew, was part of
Committee:
Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Summary:
The Committee on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts held a confirmation hearing on GM 742 for John Komeiji, the gubernatorial nominee to serve as chairperson of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority through 6/30/2029. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. The executive director of the authority, representatives of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation and the Mauna Kea observatories, and authority member Noenoe Wong-Wilson all praised Komeiji’s leadership, describing him as fair, transparent, steady, and effective at building trust and relationships among stakeholders. Chris Matsuda also supported the nomination, citing Komeiji’s presence at community workshops, his neutral facilitation of public discussion, and his careful handling of the authority’s work on observatory leases and the comprehensive EIS.
In his remarks, Komeiji described the authority’s work as implementing Act 255 by building a new state agency, developing a master plan, drafting rules and regulations, and beginning the process for a comprehensive environmental impact statement related to observatory leases. He said the authority is trying to balance community voice, cultural and spiritual concerns, and the state’s policy supporting astronomy. He also discussed staffing and recruitment challenges, saying the authority is repurposing positions, using special project positions, and looking for creative ways to recruit qualified staff despite the controversy surrounding Mauna Kea. He noted that the authority is working through asset transfers from UH, managing operational needs, and addressing a projected $4 million federal funding gap affecting CMS.
Members asked about timelines, contingency planning, staffing capacity, and financial sustainability. Komeiji said the authority is on track for the master plan and EIS, but would return to the legislature if delays require more time. He acknowledged that no detailed contingency plans have been developed yet for possible IT or other implementation problems, but said the board is continuing to monitor progress. He also said the authority is accelerating contracts to encumber funds while available and expects to cover planned EIS and master plan consultant costs if funding remains at current levels. After discussion, the committee voted to advise and consent; the chair and acting vice chair voted aye, with excused absences noted for Senators Inouye, Chang, and Lamosao. The measure was adopted and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
High Subsidy Transit Routes report 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:15:32.160><c> direct</c><00:15:32.480><c> operation</c> of direct operation of direct operation and
- Carlson: But for 2023, out of $58 million of regular route operating costs, $21.8 million was operated
- <c> route</c><00:19:21.679><c> operating</c> million of regular route operating million of regular route
- </c> hour of the time that it is requested. hour of the time that it is requested.
- So capital the operating costs of this.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These plans are integrated into our continuity of operations plan.
- as the operation of the kitchen and the training of the staffers, which might not be completed until
- So we focus most of our attention on inspections during that time, the operational season.
- trying to catch them in operation, we don't get to go to all of them on the first day they open.
- Some of those camps might not be operating by the end of the season when we have availability of inspectors
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children (7-30-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> training that is required for two hours training that is required for two hours of<01:10:58.080>
- of operation.
- of operation.
- I have a constituent of my district who operates a martial arts dojo, and he, along with a number of
- I have a constituent of my district who operates a martial arts dojo, and he, along with a number of
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first heard brief presentations on Kentucky’s 2025 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant and Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. Department for Public Health staff explained that the preventive health block grant provides about $2.3 million annually and supports programs such as accreditation and performance improvement, local health department grants, community health workers, prescription assistance, asthma and COPD programs, workforce development, and a sexual assault programs set-aside. They said the Title V block grant provides about $11.7 million, with 35% directed to children and youth with special health care needs and 65% to maternal and child health populations, largely through local health departments and a five-year needs assessment process.
After no questions, a motion was made and seconded to approve both block grants. The roll call vote passed 19-0, and the two block grants were approved. The committee then approved the minutes from the prior meeting.
The next item was a discussion of the child waiver created in House Bill 6. Committee members raised concerns that the proposed 1915(c) waiver did not match the legislature’s intent, which they said was to move children from the Michelle P. waiver to free slots for adults. Cabinet officials from DCBS, behavioral health, and Medicaid described the proposed “Community Health for Improved Lives and Development” waiver as a targeted home- and community-based program for children under 21 with severe behavioral health or developmental needs, including those stepping down from inpatient or residential care or at risk of out-of-home placement. They said the waiver is designed for about 100 slots, uses a standardized needs-based assessment, and includes case management, community living supports, home modifications, respite, supervised residential care, and clinical therapeutic services. Officials said the public comment period ended July 15, responses are being compiled for August submission to CMS, and the waiver is part of the broader Families First initiative.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
- Second reading of Senate File 3868. Introduction of bills.
- <00:08:36.560><c> of</c><00:08:36.719><c> house</c> >> Introduction of first reading of house &
- a kind of happy hour social interaction.
- clarifications, including the Granny Happy Hour, the use of coolers and stuff within establishments
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- American teens spend about eight and a half hours a day with a screen, which is more than many of them
- American teens spend about eight and a half hours a day with a screen, which is more than many of them
- It would just be included as part of those hours that they could get for their training.
- It would just be included as part of those hours that they could get for their training.
- care workers working with the children have to have 12 hours of training a year.
Committee:
House Children and Families
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Aug 19th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- About NMSU, some of the, again, foundation operations.
- then have to do some sort of clinical hours, practicum hours.
- So we have The number of credit hours that students are taking looks like some of that is going down,
- the number of students or credit hours, but it was to...
- 24 hours of a child's death or critical incidents.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- after receipt of the request for prior authorization, and a 72-hour supply of the high-cost drug prescribed
- after receipt of the request for prior authorization and a 72-hour supply of the high-cost drug prescribed
- As Leader Berman has illustrated, there's a stretch of sand between the operations of DCF now and the
- kind of operation that is envisioned under this bill.
- What it allows is 80 hours a month of on-the-job training, vocational education training, job skills
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The committee first considered SB 268, a public records bill for emergency physicians. A strike-all amendment narrowed and clarified the exemption, and the sponsor said it was intended to protect current emergency department physicians and eligible family members who submit a written request. Emergency physician Dr. Sean Patterson and several health care organizations supported the bill, citing threats, harassment, and safety concerns tied to mandatory reporting and patient encounters. The committee adopted the amendment and reported SB 268 favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee then heard SB 514, creating the Doula Support for Healthy Births Pilot Program in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties for pregnant and postpartum women, with priority for those affected by substance use disorder. Members discussed how the Department of Health would implement the pilot, collect data, and work with existing maternal health partners. An amendment changed the funding source to specific appropriations in the General Appropriations Act. Supporters said doula care can improve maternal and infant outcomes and help address Florida’s maternal health crisis. The bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute.
SB 36, on use of professional nursing titles, drew extensive debate over whether nurses with doctoral degrees should be able to use the title “doctor” in clinical and advertising settings while clearly identifying themselves as nurses. The sponsor said the bill was about transparency and patient clarity, while several senators raised concerns that patients could confuse DNPs with physicians. Supporters from nursing groups said the bill protects earned credentials and does not expand scope of practice. The committee adopted an amendment aligning the bill with the House version and reported SB 36 favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also reported favorably SB 864, creating a public records exemption for uterine fibroid research data; SB 844, requiring continuing education on sickle cell disease care management for certain health professionals; SB 1404, revising memory care licensing for assisted living facilities; and SB 914, clarifying dry needling authority for occupational therapists.
Finally, the committee took up SB 1758, a broad public assistance bill affecting Medicaid and SNAP. The sponsor described reforms including stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for certain able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services through a waiver, pharmacy program changes, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. Members questioned the work requirement, implementation costs, eligibility verification, and due process concerns, while the sponsor said the bill would require federal approval and legislative review before implementation. Three amendments were adopted to adjust drug list update timing, expand public testimony on the high-cost drug list, and require faster prior authorization responses with a temporary supply in emergencies. The transcript cuts off before the final disposition of SB 1758.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So if there are amendments to bills, they need to be submitted 24 hours in advance of the bill being
- The school funding formula pays for the operational pieces of schools.
- House Bill 130 increased the number of instructional hours for all students to 1,140 hours per school
- The bill also carved out a few of those hours for professional development for teachers because, as a
- Is the result of a lot of work for the last couple of years.
Committee:
House House Education
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Jan 26th, 2026
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- north of Jerusalem.
- The state of Florida has one of the largest Jewish populations actually in the world.
- piece of legislation.
- the performance of official duties, Of the name of a law enforcement officer who is victimized in the