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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber Fri May 8, 2026, 10:00AM HST - Day 58
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Programs are being Programs are being built differently. Conferences are being shaped differently.
- And the schools that adapt will have a chance to compete. The schools that do not will fall behind.
- Other programs are moving right now.
- Programs have more pressure.
- It helps drive alumni engagement, private giving, school pride, and private giving, school pride, and
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/19/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- over a one and two family construction over a one and two family dwelling<00:23:42.159><c> uh</c><00
- There’s new construction that’s different; uses that are non-sprinkled are based on size and construction
- We do practice a 12-step program, so they have to have met certain accomplishments in that program.
- </c><01:50:39.679><c> again</c> accomplishments in that program again accomplishments in that program
- Say if you just completed a treatment program, you know, a 90-day treatment program, if they're recommending
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
Summary:
The House Municipal and County Government subcommittee met on February 19, 2025 to gather additional information on House Bill 432, which concerns recovery houses. The first witness, State Fire Marshal Sean Tumi, said his office had worked with stakeholders for more than a year on the bill’s definition changes and supported the revised definition. He explained that the bill removes vague language such as “safe, healthy, family” and instead relies on fire-code requirements and certification standards, including a primarily non-transient dwelling unit and living as a single household. He distinguished recovery houses from boarding or rooming houses and from other congregate settings such as group homes or transitional housing, saying those other uses do not currently have the same exemptions.
Members questioned Tumi about fire safety, inspections, smoke alarms, egress, and whether sprinklers should be required. He said recovery houses are inspected by the fire marshal’s office and local fire departments, with annual inspections under state fire code provisions, and that operators must work with a certifying body. He described the inspection process as checking alarms, extinguishers, heating systems, cooking equipment, street numbers, and no-smoking rules, and said new houses are generally given time to obtain certification. He also said he would prefer sprinklers everywhere but believed mandating them for these existing structures would likely shut down many recovery houses and significantly harm the recovery community.
Bill McKenny of the New Hampshire Building Officials Association then testified in support of HB 432. He said recovery housing is an important step after treatment and that the 2024 code changes and the bill help align state law with federal disability law. He emphasized that certification through a recognized organization gives code officials confidence that standards are being monitored, and warned that if a recovery home loses certification it would lose the waiver from sprinkler requirements and could be treated more like a boarding or rooming house. No vote or final action was taken at this meeting.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 02:01 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- And the program itself serves 10,000 kids across the state. They're in 90 public schools.
- And then my small local public body assistance program coordinator, Mr. Manuel Luna.
- One, to provide education to schools and school-based youth programs to discourage... auditor with a
- One, to provide education to schools and school-based youth programs to discouraged.
- Provide education to schools and school-based youth programs to discourage and prevent the use of drugs
Bills:
HB1
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- How about our schools?
- One regular school morning, my dad drove me to school.
- One regular school morning, my dad drove me to school.
- Transition Program.
- Wow, you have a great program. How long has this program been around?
Bills:
SB100
Committee:
House House Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a straightforward update to keep the program working as intended.
- Melissa Aguirre and for technical assistance, George Osborne with the United American Physicians and
- My medical reports are used by families, health care providers, and schools to secure this assistance
- This program helps small businesses stay operational and provides a bridge to licensure.
- Nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants also...
Committee:
House Business and Professions
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-Public Safety and Judiciary 2ND REVISED Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Lastly, we assisted Oklahoma City police in a back-to-school blitz designed to detect and apprehend individuals
- Next, our second ask is a rural loan assistance program.
- And so, the idea with this ask is a rural loan assistance program.
- But it says there rural loan assistance program. So, which counties would not be rural?
- I really think that our loan prosecution assistance program is a really great idea, and I'm proud of
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Like let's say there was a construction project; it was across the state... ...where the offense took
- Like let's say there was a construction project; it was across the state.
- Right now you have to file the case where the construction project might be, as opposed to where the
- They should not be penalized for doing that favor and providing that assistance.
- So... ...enforcement can charge for deputy assistance when doing an eviction under this code.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Environment and Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But since construction of the Kirkpatrick Dam in 1968, the river's natural flow has been blocked.
- And so we would rather have it be a monitored four-year program.
- But at least they can get construction started.
- , and also, most importantly, a grant program and cost-savings program to our counties as they transition
- , and also, most importantly, a grant program and cost-savings program to our counties as they transition
Summary:
The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, and marine-biodegradable products, with supporters arguing it creates standards and avoids patchwork local rules; it was reported favorably. SB 1066, by Senator Brodeur, proposed a phased restoration of the Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam area, including partial dam restoration, recreation and economic development planning, and a local advisory council; testimony was strongly divided between restoration supporters and local officials concerned about water supply, reservoir value, and community impacts. The committee adopted an amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the bill favorably as amended.
The committee also approved CS/SB 698 by Senator Martin, which would let builders proceed with home construction after applying for septic permits rather than waiting for the permit to be issued first. Testimony from builders and industry representatives focused on permitting delays, contract pricing, and the need for a glide path if DEP rules change; some senators raised concerns about the 120-day transition period, but the bill passed favorably with a technical amendment. CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, would phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam for non-emergency use, require inventory and disposal reporting, create DEP rules and a registry of alternatives, and establish grant/cost-savings support for local agencies; it was reported favorably after an amendment clarifying DEP references and penalty language.
Finally, the committee approved CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body feature in the Jupiter Narrows area as the Andrew Red Harris Shoal in honor of a local environmental advocate who died rescuing a friend. The bill was amended to clarify the shoal identification and then reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested the record reflect additional affirmative votes on certain bills, and the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- But since construction of the Kirkpatrick Dam in 1968, the river's natural flow has been blocked.
- A new program will create jobs and diversify the economy in Putnam and Marion counties, which are two
- But at least they can get construction started.
- , and also, most importantly, a grant program and cost savings program to our counties as they transition
- , and also, most importantly, a grant program and cost savings program to our counties as they transition
Committee:
Senate Environment and Natural Resources
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And over that time, the Navy nuclear propulsion program has accumulated more than 6,200 reactor-years
- She's here just as kind of a technical expert to speak to bill construction and law and how we work these
- I'm here for the sole purpose of providing technical assistance on the matter before this committee,
- Thank you. ...providing technical assistance on the matter before this committee, and I do not appear
- I'm glad our school district is going to be able to support their CTE programs.
Committee:
Senate Senate Conservation
Keywords:
nuclear energy, renewable energy, sustainability, carbon emissions, energy regulation, microgrid, zero carbon resources, Public Regulation Commission, energy generation, electric utilities, motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 78, which would classify nuclear energy as renewable energy. Senator Thornton and supporters argued that New Mexico needs dispatchable, baseload power and that nuclear should be added to the state’s renewable portfolio standard because wind and solar are intermittent and require extensive land, mining, and battery storage. Supporters also emphasized nuclear’s zero-carbon profile, the safety record of U.S. Navy reactors, the possibility of small modular reactors, and the fact that New Mexico already uses nuclear-generated electricity from out of state. Opponents, including Senator O’Malley and Senator Charlie, argued nuclear is not renewable because it relies on finite uranium and creates long-lived radioactive waste, and they raised concerns about uranium mining impacts, waste storage, and the bill’s lack of a limiting principle. The committee voted 5-4 to do not pass the bill, with Senators Cervantes, Hamblen, O’Malley, Lopez, and Charlie voting yes on the do-not-pass motion and Senators Ezell, Scott, and Thornton voting no; the chair then explained that the vote reflected disagreement over whether nuclear should be labeled renewable, not opposition to nuclear power itself.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 235, the Microgrid Oversight Act, with a committee substitute. Sponsor Senator Steinborn said the substitute would restore existing renewable benchmarks for microgrids, require large microgrids to meet zero-carbon targets by 2045, add reporting and PRC oversight, and close a loophole that could let utilities buy microgrid power and shift costs to ratepayers. Supporters, including environmental groups and community advocates, said the bill was needed to regulate large data-center microgrids such as Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, which they said could drive major emissions, ozone, and nitrogen oxide pollution, strain water supplies, and undermine state climate goals. They also argued the bill would protect ratepayers and ensure transparency and community benefits.
Opponents, including Americans for Prosperity, the Chamber of Commerce, oil and gas associations, Xcel Energy, PNM, Consumer Energy Alliance, and economic development groups, argued the bill would impose unnecessary regulation on private microgrids, slow investment, raise costs, and reduce flexibility for reliability projects and industrial development. They said microgrids are already regulated for safety and interconnection, and that the bill could discourage projects in New Mexico. In response, Steinborn said the bill was necessary because current law leaves a loophole for large polluting microgrids and because several major projects are already planned or underway. The committee heard extensive public testimony on both sides, but the transcript ends before a final vote on SB 235 is taken.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Mora, the Dean of Students, who also runs the pathways programs from Uxbridge High School with me to
- H. 3249 directly benefits our students by establishing the high school trade partnership program.
- This program allows public high schools to formally team up with local private employers to offer vocational
- Mora, the Dean of Students at Uxbridge High School, who actually runs this program on a daily basis.
- Uxbridge High School, who actually runs this program on a daily basis.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills related to advertising, economic development, tourism, digital advertising, delivery taxes, and alcohol taxation. The first panel supported H. 3249, which would create a high school trade partnership program linking public schools with private employers, especially in manufacturing, and would offer employers a tax credit for participation. Representative Soder, Uxbridge High School leaders, and others argued the bill would strengthen career pathways, build a skilled workforce, and keep students and jobs in Massachusetts.
The committee then heard testimony on H. 3031 and S. 2003 to modernize the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund by dedicating an additional share of hotel occupancy tax revenue to tourism promotion. Tourism and hospitality representatives from Cape Cod, Southwick Zoo, and Indian Ranch said the proposal would not raise taxes but would reinvest existing visitor-generated revenue into marketing that supports jobs, local businesses, and municipal tax receipts. A tech-industry coalition opposed several digital advertising tax bills and a delivery tax bill, warning they would raise costs, create uncertainty, and burden consumers, small businesses, and delivery workers.
The largest portion of the hearing focused on S. 2029, which would raise the alcohol excise tax by 10 cents per drink and dedicate the revenue to public health programs. Public health experts, advocates, a student prevention leader, and representatives from Jane Doe, Inc. argued the tax would reduce alcohol-related harms, address decades of inflation-driven erosion in the tax, and generate substantial new funding for prevention, treatment, domestic violence services, and community schools. Committee members asked questions about the current tax structure, inflation, and how the proposal compares with neighboring states. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned after public testimony concluded.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/14/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> previous um uh program review. previous um uh program review.
- </c> program is done. program is done.
- And that covers nitrogen. program under EP that's an EPA program program under EP that's an EPA program
- for and to develop pilot programs, which we're in the process of doing right now, for assisting and
- for and and to develop pilot assistance for and and to develop pilot programs<01:38:17.040><c> which
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As a mom of two school-aged kids, I definitely want them to be outside more and playing baseball into
- That hour in the morning, for everyone that gets off of work, out of school, etc., doesn't mean as much
- No one's asking the government to... ...make them go to work or school in the dark, but most people,
- working families, need to wake up at 6:30 in the morning to start school or work before 8 o'clock in
- our children in the dark and put them to bed in the light for four months at the beginning of the school
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So, uh, as many of us are as a mom of two school-age kids, I definitely want them to be outside more
- And that hour in the morning, OK, for everyone that gets off of work, out of school, etc. doesn't mean
- No one's asking the government to make them go to work or school in the dark, but most people, working
- Um, so there are many license types and programs regulated by Texas, uh, state agencies, and we have
- Uh, that being said, this bill gives a cease to give assistance to our smaller counties when it comes
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 2/16/26
Transcript Highlights:
- The state can act to protect community spaces like schools, daycares, health care facilities, and courtrooms
- ,</c> child care in our public schools, child care in our public schools, removing<00:03:11.680><c> children's
- I own and operate a small construction business in Cottage Grove.
- </c> own and operate a small construction own and operate a small construction business<00:10:38.079>
- </c><00:14:05.920><c> in</c> assist this federal government in assist this federal government in covering
Summary:
Witnesses and lawmakers discussed the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” and related federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, describing it as a severe constitutional and humanitarian crisis. John Beler of the ACLU of Minnesota said the organization had received more than 700 reports of constitutional violations and argued the state should protect sensitive spaces, create legal remedies, and limit state involvement in federal surveillance and enforcement. Sen. Erin Maye Quade and other speakers said the operation was still ongoing, caused family separations, economic harm, and trauma in communities, and called on Minnesota Republicans to break with the Trump administration and support accountability.
Several business owners testified about direct effects on restaurants and construction workforces. Hano JD Delgado, a restaurant owner, said ICE activity had frightened workers, led to closures and lost business, and recounted alleged mistreatment of employees and himself, including detentions and an incident involving a 15-year-old U.S. citizen. Sarah Lawitch, a Cottage Grove contractor, said her crews and projects were disrupted because workers feared leaving home and that lawmakers should protect constitutional rights and local businesses. Speakers repeatedly framed the issue as racial profiling and an attack on legal residents and citizens, not just undocumented immigrants.
Rep. Lee Fininky said she is carrying two bills aimed at federal and local law enforcement practices: one would prohibit officers from wearing masks on duty except for limited safety or health exceptions, and another would require vehicles used to detain people to be clearly marked and equipped with safety features. She and other DFL speakers also discussed a broader package of bills, including a proposal to let Minnesotans hold the federal government accountable and a bill requiring the BCA to investigate shootings. In response to questions, they said they were seeking Republican support but expected the measures to face legal challenges; no votes or formal committee action were taken in the excerpt.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Feb 18th, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- In the three years the program has been active, 1,200 Missourians have graduated with a high school diploma
- So how many of these adult high schools are there in Missouri? So this is the online program.
- There's three different adult high school programs right now. There's...
- I know Goodwill has an adult high school program, and then there's another adult AEL learning as well
- it into the Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program.
Committee:
House Elementary and Secondary Education
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Council May 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, is for Anne Parish Elementary School in Los Lunas.
- It's separate from the school because the city has taken it on.
- Whatever stage of construction or design that they may be now.
- Tracking of their progress and then as we move into construction.
- within the construction program.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- to withhold state financial assistance to those schools that do the stated purpose of this legislation
- </c> their public school their public school system<00:30:50.919><c> this</c><00:30:51.120><c> bill</
- </c><00:31:01.760><c> not</c> of the failed 2023 Federal schools not of the failed 2023 Federal schools
- </c><00:35:23.680><c> and</c> Banning the use of public schools and Banning the use of public schools
- </c> major Financial cuts to program major Financial cuts to program Statewide<00:40:37.200><c> why</
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Save program. Sorry. There's two different things here. Yes, right. You're right. Save program.
- The program is chronically oversubscribed.
- And yet our schools, I talk to schools all the time, and they don't know what the heck is on their campus
- I don't understand what is an e-bike, because I'm a school administrator, and I do school policy.
- middle school.
Committee:
House Transportation
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Oct 1st, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Program and the state Medicaid program.
- Assistance Program? I don't...
- College Assistance Migrant Program.
- Program around the Commodity Credit Program, the Food and Nutrition Program.
- funded program.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance