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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/28/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- As a legislator, I get your newsletters delivered to my legislative inbox all the time, and I do have
- "As a legislator, I get your newsletters delivered to my legislative inbox all the time, and I do have
- "As a legislator, I get your newsletters delivered to my legislative inbox all the time, and I do have
- </c> we we uh we support uh this legislation we we uh we support uh this legislation um<01:55:49.960>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 1/22/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- There are 2011 legislative districts.
- </c><00:09:36.760><c> districts</c> there are 2011 legislative districts there are 2011 legislative districts
- </c> um yes the board has had legislative um yes the board has had legislative recommendations<00:37:
- platform for the next legislative year.
- as the League's legislative platform for the<00:56:33.680><c> next</c><00:56:34.319><c> legislative</
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 111 May 4th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:43:55.119><c> I</c> that we're going to legislate for. I that we're going to legislate for.
- </c> within the scope of the legislation. within the scope of the legislation. this<03:18:36.640><c>
- Sure. check, you know, legislators.
- </c> need this additional legislation? need this additional legislation?
- </c><04:33:47.520><c> That's</c> opposed the legislation. That's opposed the legislation.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/27/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- by the legislative body. by the legislative body.
- legisl legislation has come why uh this legisl legislation has come forward?
- . legislation. legislation.
- </c> uh the legislation speaks for itself. uh the legislation speaks for itself.
- </c> meetings like of the legislative body. meetings like of the legislative body.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 19th, 2026
ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- Jill Thayer, Bureau of Legislative Research. Thank you all so much for being with us here today.
- . ...the consultant to assist the members with any legislation that may come out of the study, and the
- They passed all their legislation, and they're moving to a new one-door and workforce services type of
- Jill Thayer, Bureau of Legislative Research.
- Marty Garrity with the Bureau of Legislative Research. This is a request.
Summary:
The Executive Subcommittee met and first considered a waiver request from the Stuttgart School District to use the TIPS interlocal purchasing system for a turf replacement project instead of a traditional competitive bid. Superintendent Jeff McKinney explained that three bids were received but none fully met the RFP specifications, including warranty and insurance requirements. After review by the district’s architect, the committee approved the waiver request by voice vote.
The committee then approved a consultant services agreement between the Bureau of Legislative Research and Work Ed Consulting to support the Hospital Medicaid Developmental Disability Subcommittee’s study under Act 145. Legislators said the consultant would help develop workforce-system reform legislation for the 2027 session, and noted the firm’s experience in other states. The contract runs through June 30, 2027, with a maximum amount of $158,000, and was approved without opposition.
Next, the committee approved an actuarial and consultant services agreement with Perrin Knight to provide ongoing actuarial support for the state property insurance captive and related legislative oversight work. Bureau staff said the contract would run from April 1 through December 31, 2027, with a maximum amount of $475,000, though only actual hours and travel would be billed. Members asked about budgeting, invoice timing, and overlap with other insurance consultants, and the agreement was approved. Finally, the committee approved using Bureau committee room funds to renovate Committee Room C in the Big Mac Building, citing outdated audiovisual equipment and the need to update the room to match other recent renovations before adjourning.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- , Rules and Administration, report that we have read and approved the House Journal of the 18th Legislative
- and Conservation Committee: an act relating to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, providing legislative
- and Conservation Committee, an act relating to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, providing legislative
- 4245, Idaho Code, relating to a short title; repealing Section 67-4246, Idaho Code, relating to legislative
- Repealing Section 67-4246, Idaho Code, relating to legislative intent; repealing Section 67-4247, Idaho
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum present, received prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the January 30, 2026 journal. Committee reports were read, including several bills and memorials printed and referred to committees, and reports that House Bill 511 and House Joint Memorial 9, House Bills 518 and 522, and House Joint Memorial 10 had been recommended to pass and were filed for the Second Reading Calendar.
During first reading, the House introduced a series of bills covering insurance cancellation and nonrenewal, CPA licensing and reciprocity, school building code provisions, fish and game, outdoor recreation trust fund changes, water resources and multiple compact repeals, lands and timber-related repeals, water skiing observer requirements, reckless driving, and disturbing the peace at religious worship or events. These measures were referred for printing, mostly to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee. On second reading, House Concurrent Resolution 24, House Bill 547, and House Bill 515 were advanced to the Third Reading Calendar.
The House also handled calendar management, including a point of order about House Bill 493 and unanimous consent to hold House Bill 514 on the Third Reading Calendar until Monday, February 2. Announcements noted the removal of the Liberty Bell for repair, a birthday recognition, and committee meeting schedules. The House then adjourned until 11 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2026.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Youth Representation in Policy Making Apr 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- As the Eighty-Ninth legislative session, there have been many policies and bills endorsed that seek to
- Legislations like these seek to strip schools of the ability to foster inclusive environments under the
- The uncomfortable and unfortunate truth to many of these lawmakers is that you can't legislate us out
- No matter the amount of bills or proposed legislation will change who I am or what I believe in.
- And superintendents and legislators in the state.
Summary:
Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) held an advocacy day at the Texas Capitol with more than 300 young Texans and allies to press lawmakers on education policy. Speakers framed the event around student visibility in policymaking and criticized recent Texas actions on school vouchers, book bans, and legislation affecting LGBTQ students and classroom content. Representative Donna Howard briefly attended and voiced support for students having a seat at the table, citing a prior effort to add a student to a school board as an example of the kind of participation SEAT is seeking.
Several student speakers described how voucher expansion threatens public schools and argued that public education is being underfunded and undermined rather than failing on its own. Others focused on LGBTQ inclusion, saying bills such as SB 12 and SB 13 would erase queer students’ experiences and make schools less safe and welcoming. One speaker also condemned book bans and censorship, arguing that students need access to diverse books and honest, inclusive education to think critically and feel represented.
SEAT executive director Cameron Samuels closed by describing the group’s earlier organizing against book bans and internet restrictions and by connecting that work to broader demands for public schools, student rights, and safety. The event did not include any legislative vote or formal committee action; it was an advocacy press conference aimed at influencing lawmakers during the session.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- meeting on Thursday, I believe it was, we had in front of us version 1005, and we had asked the Legislative
- And that all got included in the Legislative Assembly's 1006 amendment.
- And there is, according to Legislative Council, no guaranteed time frame on when you get to have that
- And if they're concerned, I know that ITD has, has, along with the legislative assembly, has rigged all
- And I guess, unless it's too early, I'd like to move this amendment, the 1006 prepared by Legislative
Summary:
The subcommittee met on Senate Bill 2224 and reviewed the latest Legislative Council draft, version 1006, which incorporated prior changes including the Christensen amendment, the executive session language, and a 30-day deadline for the Attorney General to issue an order. The Attorney General’s office then explained its proposed amendment, which would clarify that hearings could be held under existing administrative hearing procedures, apply the same process to all violations, and preserve the current appeal structure. The office also raised concerns about the bill’s requirement that hearings be video recorded and broadcast live, noting possible technology and budget limitations.
Representative Koppelman responded that the purpose of the bill was to ensure a timely, transparent process and avoid long delays before a sanctioned party could get to court, arguing that the Legislative Council draft better addressed due process concerns. Representative Henderson agreed and said the draft version improved transparency and established a clearer timeline. During discussion, a cross-reference in the appeal section was identified as incorrect and was corrected to refer to Section 28-32-49 rather than Chapter 28-27, with clarification that the appeal path should remain tied to the Attorney General’s administrative determination.
The committee then amended the motion to include the corrected cross-reference and approved the Legislative Council version 1006 as amended. The vote was unanimous, and the bill was prepared to be taken back to committee the next morning for further action. The meeting then adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.28, to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices, S.97, to require SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign d Mar 12th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I call on my colleagues to support both nominations. as well as the legislation we're considering today
- I thank the senator for Hawaii for his leadership on this important legislation.
- I want to thank both of them for working with me on various aspects of this legislation, including making
- I know Senator Blackburn had wanted to talk on her legislation. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- This legislation has bicameral and bipartisan leadership.
Bills:
SB244, SB28, SB289, SB323, SB389, SB414, SB428, SB433, SB582, SB613, SB759, SB792, SB841, SB843, SB97
Keywords:
national security, cybersecurity, consumer technology, routers, modems, study, communication, consumer protection, smart devices, transparency, internet-connected devices, FTC enforcement, broadband, infrastructure, federal programs, internet access, accessibility, affordability, deployment, government coordination
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- By supporting this legislation, we can finally make the fares in Boston just that fair.
- By supporting this legislation, we can finally make the fares in Boston just that fair.
- So why do we need legislation?
- I'm here today to speak on a few pieces of legislation that I filed.
- Again, this session, this committee's been great moving the legislation forward.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a wide range of transportation bills focused on rural microtransit, commuter rail fares and service, rail electrification, climate alignment, and safety. Several speakers supported H. 4054 and related microtransit proposals, arguing that rural communities need stable, permanent funding for services like the Tri-Town Connector and Quaboag Connector, which have strong ridership, high satisfaction, and measurable economic and health benefits. Testimony also supported a commission bill to study microtransit funding and definitions, with witnesses emphasizing that current grant programs are helpful but short-term and insufficient for long-term service planning.
A major theme was commuter rail equity and expansion. Boston-area officials and advocates backed bills to make all Boston commuter rail stations Zone 1A, citing large fare disparities between nearby stations in Hyde Park, Roslindale, and Readville. Related testimony supported studying an Orange Line extension from Forest Hills to Roslindale Square and expanding The Ride to Foxborough, as well as restoring commuter rail service to Cape Cod via Middleborough to Buzzards Bay and beyond. Speakers said these projects would improve access, reduce car dependence, and better serve neighborhoods and regions that currently face limited rapid transit options.
Multiple panels urged action on electrification and climate-focused transportation planning, including H. 3726, the Freedom to Move Act, and bills to electrify commuter rail, buses, school buses, and public fleets. Advocates from environmental, transit, and public health groups said transportation is the state’s largest emissions source and argued that statutory goals, coordinated planning, and streamlined permitting are needed to speed decarbonization while improving safety, affordability, and reliability. The committee also heard support for a bill to streamline rail electrification permitting, a bill to exempt certain transit projects from MEPA review, and a bill to improve commuter rail pedestrian safety with gates, fencing, and warning devices at at-grade crossings. No votes were taken during the hearing.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, Javier Valdez, from the 40th state senator from the 46th legislative district.
- I know that there are a few different pieces of legislation.
- I'm coming to you not too far away from the 35th Legislative District.
- In fact, we brought legislation forward last year. of our members over supply issue.
- Thank you for your time and consideration of this very important legislation.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 5882 would extend workers’ compensation PTSD presumptions to local correctional facility workers after 90 days of employment, with staff explaining the bill’s scope, fiscal note, and how claims would affect employers’ experience ratings. The sponsor and labor representatives supported the measure as a response to correctional officer trauma, while cities, retailers, and self-insurers opposed it over cost, system sustainability, and the need for more study. Labor and Industries said the estimated five-year state-fund claim cost ranges from $6.7 million to $15.3 million, and the hearing closed after testimony from both sides.
The committee then heard SB 6196, which would impose a 95% excise tax on kratom products starting in 2027, create licensing and labeling requirements, and direct revenue to youth harmful substance prevention. Supporters argued kratom is unregulated and increasingly available to youth, and some urged age-gating and stronger restrictions on synthetic concentrated products. Opponents, including retailers and the American Kratom Association, said the bill is too punitive, would hurt legitimate businesses, and should be revised into a consumer protection framework rather than treated like a controlled substance. No vote was taken.
SB 6204, allowing adults to grow up to six cannabis plants at home with a 15-plant household cap, drew strong support from cannabis advocates and some medical users, who said home grow should have been part of legalization and would help consumers understand the plant. Opponents from law enforcement, cities, and public health warned about youth access, enforcement problems, fire and chemical risks, and possible impacts on cannabis tax revenue. The committee also heard SB 6134, requiring notice to striking workers about possible UI overpayments if they later receive retroactive wages, which the sponsor said would prevent surprise repayment obligations; testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Finally, SB 6195, aimed at reducing cannabis oversupply by tying producer canopy size to reported sales, drew broad support from cannabis businesses and trade groups, who said it would stabilize the market and address JLARC’s findings, with some stakeholders asking for implementation fixes and clearer language.
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- What that means is that legislators have to present in multiple committees at the same time.
- I want to thank Senator Musselman for bringing this legislation and did a marvelous job...
- I think that there have been a number of states that have enacted sensible legislation.
- This is our final interim committee hearing, but this is not the legislative session.
- And we'll, of course, have another hearing during the legislative session.
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- , to move forward in the legislative process.
- I read this draft legislation, the 100,000...
- When we have legislators that can make it on these trade missions,...
- I am available any time you need any legislator. I think we're all available.
- You need any legislator. I think we're all available.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jun 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The response was that Senator Skinner authored legislation in 2018 to establish the program.
- And so I think that's been a helpful kind of approach in the legislation.
- And I can follow up with you as well to pick your brain a little bit more on past legislation.
- In fact, TNC legislation created here so that we see track across the country and beyond.
- In fact, TNC legislation created here now exists in almost every state in America.
Summary:
The hearing focused on transportation network companies in California, with the chair framing it as an informational hearing on the history, regulation, safety, climate, accessibility, and data issues surrounding Uber, Lyft, and smaller or autonomous TNC services. The CPUC described its decade-long regulatory role, including safety rules, background checks, insurance requirements, reporting obligations, and two major legislative programs from 2018: the Clean Miles Standard and the Access for All program. Members asked about complaint trends, data collection and disclosure, program implementation, and how the CPUC uses annual reports for policymaking, compliance, and program oversight.
Uber and Lyft said the statewide framework has supported growth while providing safety and access benefits, but both companies emphasized that insurance is a major cost driver and argued that California’s UM/UIM requirement is unusually high compared with other vehicles. They said the Clean Miles Standard is pushing electrification but faces headwinds from EV affordability and charging infrastructure, while Access for All has expanded wheelchair-accessible service but still needs continued support. They also discussed transit partnerships, wildfire response, and the potential role of autonomous vehicles, with both companies saying human drivers will remain important and that future regulation should account for new technology.
The final panel, including the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and UC Berkeley researchers, presented evidence that TNCs have increased congestion and reduced transit ridership, especially in dense urban areas. They described prior research showing TNCs contributed to congestion growth in San Francisco and noted that this work helped spur local taxes on ride-hailing trips to fund safety and transit improvements. The panel also discussed the CPUC’s evolving data-disclosure decisions, arguing that public access to TNC trip data is important for understanding transportation impacts and informing local policy.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to allow striking workers to receive unemployment benefits heard in committee 4/3/25
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 107 is nation-leading legislation that will grant striking workers the same access to their
- House File 107 is nation-leading legislation that will grant striking workers the same access to their
- House File 107 is nation-leading legislation that will grant striking workers the same access to their
- Representative B., thank you for introducing this important legislation.
- would Empower workers to legislation would Empower workers to strike<00:08:53.200><c> for</c><00:08:
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 20, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- I do believe that is also your job as legislators for our state.
- I also think we are correcting an inequity with this legislation.
- Members, I argue this legislation is merely doing that.
- But I argue that this legislation is not about that.
- Gun Owners of America fully supports this legislation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Outlining the Impact of Eliminating the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Feb 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- watching the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from the very beginning, when I was a freshman legislator
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- uh the Foreclosure crisis was legislator uh the Foreclosure crisis was raging<00:02:43.040><c> uh</c
- </c><00:21:26.080><c> session</c> the course of the legislative session the course of the legislative
- </c> differently um at the State Legislative differently um at the State Legislative level<00:21:33.679
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force (6-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> engaged legislators on our task force. engaged legislators on our task force.
- </c> West Virginia did legislate to ban that. West Virginia did legislate to ban that.
- </c> would inform any change in legislation. would inform any change in legislation.
- </c> each have a legislative email address. each have a legislative email address.
Summary:
The Make America Healthy Again task force held its first meeting to set interim priorities rather than take formal action. Co-chairs and members said the group’s goal is to identify practical policy ideas to improve Kentucky’s poor health outcomes, with an emphasis on prevention, and to gather input from members and outside stakeholders. Roll was called, several members were present, and the co-chairs noted the meeting would be limited in length and would not include a lunch break.
Members identified a wide range of possible focus areas, including childhood and adult obesity, nutrition in schools, food deserts, agriculture and support for local farms, health responsibility, physical activity, mental health, and provider education on nutrition. Several speakers stressed that Kentucky’s health care costs are rising unsustainably and that prevention is cheaper than treatment. Others emphasized that the task force should work with agencies, hospitals, universities, and experts, and should narrow its work to a few actionable areas rather than “chase every rabbit.”
There was also discussion of food as medicine, improving the quality of food in schools and hospitals, and making healthier choices more accessible and affordable. Members referenced conversations already underway with industries, the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Hospital Association, and agricultural leaders. No votes or formal motions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided; the main action was the exchange of priorities and direction for future task force work.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/04/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill requires the Director of DCS, upon enactment of federal legislation that provides grants to
- And with that, I'd be happy to answer any questions. ...the Director of Legislative Council of the date
- Arizona was the first state to introduce legislation requiring these interviews be recorded, showing
- Just last week, Virginia passed similar legislation unanimously with no fiscal note, and at least eight
- Thank you very much for voting in favor of this legislation. Thank you. Thank you. Excellent.
Keywords:
radiation therapy, particle accelerator, critical access hospitals, patient care, rural healthcare, HB2178, Arizona, state agencies, chief medical officer, medical license, physician license, osteopathic license, licensure requirement, Title 41, Title 32, Arizona Revised Statutes, A.R.S. 41-5902, public health administration, agency leadership, state government personnel
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to call to order the Legislative Joint Audit Committee for Friday, February 13th.
- the audit and special reports scheduled to be presented to the standing committees and the full Legislative
- Of the 64 delinquent entities, 59 have filed their reports since the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
- Legislative Audit staff gave a presentation covering the history of the Medicaid Subcommittee and Legislative
- This report was issued in response to a legislative request for Legislative Audit to conduct a review