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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. second term uh legislator and second second term uh legislator and second term<00:11:31.920
- For legislative business, you may utilize the legislative email system.
- business um you may utilize legislative business um you may utilize the<00:32:15.679><c> legislative
- </c><00:33:29.200><c> activity</c> that you use for legislative activity that you use for legislative
- legislation legislation the<00:37:28.040><c> bills</c><00:37:28.680><c> in</c><00:37:29.000><c> in</
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee held an introductory orientation for members, many of whom were new or newly assigned to the committee. Leadership emphasized that the committee is intended to operate in a nonpartisan, collaborative way, and members introduced themselves and described their backgrounds in farming, gardening, food service, environmental work, water and waste issues, veterinary work, and related fields. Several members noted personal ties to homesteading, livestock, orcharding, food security, landfill concerns, and animal welfare, while others said they were eager to learn the committee’s work.
The chair then reviewed committee procedures and expectations. Members were told the committee would generally meet on Tuesdays, with hearings starting around 10 a.m. and often running until about 4:30 p.m., and that absences, substitutes for executive sessions, and email communications would be handled through House rules and the committee’s email system. The chair also covered decorum rules for live-streamed meetings, including professional dress, limiting food and drink at the table, and giving full attention to witnesses. Members were reminded that legislative emails are subject to public records laws and that the committee may soon transition to a new email domain.
The chair also explained logistics such as bill folders, committee room storage, and emergency procedures for evacuation or shelter-in-place. No bills were debated or voted on in this meeting, but the chair noted that the committee already had roughly two dozen bills pending, including animal welfare, landfill, policy, and cat-and-dog related measures. Members were told to expect a broad mix of topics beyond agriculture, including solid waste and animal-related legislation.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair asked the clerk to display the standing committee report, and a voice vote was requested.
- A voice vote has been requested. A voice vote has been requested.
- And so I am not bribed in order to support this really important public disclosure legislation.
- A voice vote has been requested. And let the record show that we have 19 members present.
- A voice vote has been requested.
Bills:
SB6278
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
teacher preparation, principal preparation, educator preparation, alternative route certification, teacher certification, principal certification, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, PESB, field placement, student teacher, residency, mentoring, school district partnerships, K-12 education, preK-12, high-need schools, Title I, special education, English language learner, rural schools
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- There are several groups that will benefit from this legislation if passed.
- There are several groups that will benefit from this legislation if passed.
- We appreciate the consideration for this legislation. Thank you, Steve.
- Simply put, these two bills modernize legislation for PAs in Massachusetts.
- session or this current legislative 2025 session.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing to take testimony on a wide range of bills involving professional licensure, clinical practice, and public health-related workforce issues. The chair explained that no votes would be taken at the hearing and that the purpose was to gather public input. Early testimony focused on Marnie’s Law, with supporters describing the bill as a no-cost, preventive measure to require nursing education on inflammatory breast cancer after a family tragedy and arguing it could reduce misdiagnosis and save lives.
A major portion of the hearing centered on bills affecting clinical decision-making and licensure compacts. Supporters of the physician ownership/clinical autonomy bills argued they would protect independent practices from corporate interference after the Steward collapse, while supporters of EMS, dental, psychology, physical therapy, and physician assistant compacts said the measures would improve workforce mobility, reduce delays, and expand access to care, especially for rural patients, military families, and telehealth users. Several witnesses emphasized that the compacts would not reduce standards and would strengthen public protection through shared disciplinary databases and streamlined credentialing.
There was also testimony on bills to ensure safe medication administration and to protect the independence of complementary and alternative health care practitioners. Nursing representatives urged that only licensed professionals administer medications in hospitals, hospices, and home care settings, warning that delegation to unlicensed staff could endanger patients and nurses’ licenses. A complementary and alternative care witness supported consumer access with mandatory disclosures and limits on reserved medical acts. On the dental compact, witnesses were split: some supported portability and workforce flexibility, while others warned the compact lacked a hands-on skills exam and could weaken Massachusetts’ regulatory authority and patient safety. The hearing concluded with continued testimony on the psychology compact, physical therapy compact, and physician assistant bills, with most speakers favoring expanded interstate practice and reduced administrative barriers.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Funding Review Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Higher Education Funding Review Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We wouldn’t be good as legislators.
- That's appropriating. We are not appropriating. That 7,000 means nothing.
- process and appropriations.
- It just is that from a legislative appropriator standpoint, something doesn't... you have a growing campus
- It just is that from a legislative appropriator standpoint, something doesn't, you have a growing campus
Summary:
The Higher Ed Funding Committee met to review a proposed process for identifying and addressing low-producing academic programs, then moved into discussion of draft funding formulas for the university system. Lisa Johnson of the ND University System described how other states and systems define low-producing programs, emphasizing multi-year enrollment and completion thresholds, cost and workforce review, and the role of governing boards. She reported that North Dakota institutions already review programs in varying cycles, often use shared resources and stackable credentials to keep low-enrollment programs viable, and cited recent system actions over five years: 100 programs placed on inactivation, 75 terminated, and 384 new programs created. Committee members raised concerns about workforce-critical programs, duplication, exemptions, and whether the legislature or the State Board of Higher Education should drive the process. The chair said he wanted the board to bring a detailed proposal to the June meeting and suggested the legislature may use funding leverage, including a possible holdback, to encourage the review process.
The committee then heard a Legislative Council presentation on a draft funding formula for UND and NDSU. The proposal used fall census FTE enrollment, with a placeholder rate of $7,000 per undergraduate FTE and $10,500 per graduate/professional FTE, plus incentives for completions in high-demand fields and research productivity. Alex from Legislative Council explained that the formula also included separate treatment for research funding, external grants, and capital building tiers, and that the MD program at UND would remain fixed funding outside the formula. Members questioned the use of the placeholder rates, the in-demand program list, the treatment of external grants, and how the proposal compared with current appropriations. The chair noted that the formula numbers were illustrative and not final budget amounts.
A second draft formula for the other nine institutions was also reviewed. It used fall census FTE with no weighted economic factor, a higher undergraduate rate of $8,750 per FTE, and completion incentives for in-demand credentials and all other credentials. Members noted that the proposal would benefit some institutions, such as Bismarck State College, while reducing funding for others, such as Mayville State, and questioned whether the same structure should apply across institutions with very different missions and sizes. Committee discussion focused on fairness, hold-harmless concerns, and whether the nine institutions should be grouped differently. The committee did not take formal action, but the chair indicated the formulas would continue to be discussed later in the meeting and in future work.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- I pray that this legislative body might be a place where they seek peace.
- Are there any requests for leave? Representative Lundstrom, for what purpose?
- Members, this is an amendment to the Secretary of State's appropriation.
- Happy to answer any questions on this appropriation amendment.
- Happy to answer any questions on this appropriation. Mr.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:17:10.160><c> I</c> for voluminous records requests. I for voluminous records requests.
- </c> or two ago just to handle 91A requests? or two ago just to handle 91A requests?
- </c> that one request was uh about 200 hours. that one request was uh about 200 hours.
- </c> for requesters. for requesters.
- </c><01:20:53.679><c> Second</c> to legislate on 687. 687. Second to legislate on 687. 687.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Governmental Organization
Transcript Highlights:
- I respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you.
- We will take up the vote when appropriate. Thank you. I don't see Assembly Member Lowenthal.
- AB 1593, Assembly Member Dixon, the motion is do pass as amended to the Committee on Appropriations.
- We are already seeing how existing legislation is opening the door for more meaningful conversations
- The motion is do pass to the Committee on Appropriations. Rubio? Aye. Rubio, aye. Davies? Aye.
Committee:
House Governmental Organization
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/05/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- They should also have a cost-benefit analysis... ...to exactly what the legislature has requested.
- So I was speaking to a group of state legislators a couple of months ago, and someone said, 'What if
- We have a long list of requests to speak, but only four have actually requested to speak: two for and
- I think it’s important to know that some of the phrasing in this legislation is pretty vague.
- Or what does “appropriate to the county” mean? Thank you for your time.
Summary:
The House Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee heard a presentation from Steven Garrison of the Cicero Institute on how Arizona state government could use AI to improve service delivery, reduce costs, and streamline procurement. He argued AI should be treated as software, with agencies proactively identifying use cases, tracking outcomes, and avoiding unnecessary agency-level regulation or new bureaucratic structures. Members questioned him about workforce impacts, privacy, agency involvement, and the balance between innovation and guardrails; he said AI would likely augment workers in the short term and create new jobs over time, while legislative oversight should focus on specific harms and gaps in law rather than broad agency rules.
The committee then considered HB 2592, which directs the Arizona Department of Administration to require budget units to identify AI opportunities, reduce administrative duties, streamline procurement, and establish AI governance, while also sending emergency or temporary AI rules to the legislature for approval. An amendment added reporting requirements to the governor, legislative leaders, and Secretary of State on efficiency measures and barriers encountered. After limited testimony, including support from Jeannie Magdua of Conservative Ladies of America, the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill as amended on a 4-2 vote, with one member absent.
The final bill, HB 2452, would add data centers and small modular reactors to county comprehensive planning considerations and adjust county planning requirements for land use and energy-related development. Supporters, including Russell Smolden of the Arizona Municipal Power Users Association and Dave Morris of Americans for Prosperity Arizona, said the bill would improve long-term planning for data centers, energy infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The County Supervisors Association opposed it, arguing it improperly singled out specific uses, blurred comprehensive planning with zoning, and reduced local control. The committee passed HB 2452 on a 4-3 vote and then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/05/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- They should also have a cost-benefit analysis... ...to exactly what the legislature has requested.
- So I was speaking to a group of state legislators a couple of months ago, and someone said, 'What if
- We have a long list of requests to speak, but only four have actually requested to speak: two for, four
- And I think it's important to know that some of the phrasing in this legislation is pretty vague.
- Or what is appropriate to the county? Thank you for your time. Happy to answer any questions.
Committee:
House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- First up, we have appropriates money.
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- </c><00:31:28.799><c> at</c> Agoba, who authored the legislation at Agoba, who authored the legislation
- </c> respectfully request that the respectfully request that the [clears throat] [clears throat] [clears
- </c><01:25:39.760><c> should</c> um, so I think the legislation should um, so I think the legislation
Bills:
HB1531
Committee:
House Public Safety
Keywords:
emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1913, which would create a mental health coordinator position within the Office of Veteran Services for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home and appropriate funds for it. Supporters said veterans, especially on the neighbor islands, need more mental health access and coordination. Several witnesses, including Sean Sonatada and Tom Driscoll, supported the intent but urged amendments to broaden the position beyond one facility and make it a statewide resource. Committee members questioned whether the bill would duplicate existing services at the veterans home and whether the position would be reimbursable through federal VA funding; testimony indicated the state would appropriate the money, while existing home services are already covered through current staff and federal reimbursement structures. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 9, which would designate Hawaii as a Purple Heart state. Testifiers generally supported the measure as a way to honor wounded veterans and their families, though one member asked what benefits the designation would confer. Witnesses clarified that the bill was mainly symbolic and did not appear to create new benefits, and one testifier noted Honolulu County had already adopted a similar Purple Heart designation.
The committee then took up House Bill 1628, which would establish a compassionate release protocol for certain seriously ill or debilitated incarcerated persons. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Hawaii Paroling Authority opposed the bill, arguing that an existing administrative process already works, that the bill could improperly extend eligibility to people serving life without parole or mandatory minimum sentences, and that it lacked victim and family input and sufficient resources. In contrast, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission strongly supported the bill, saying it would reduce the high cost of incarcerating people with complex medical needs, ease burdens on staff and the prison population, and better reflect human dignity. The commission described having seen severe suffering and deaths in custody and said compassionate release is warranted in some cases. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As such, we respectfully request a no vote on SB 1414. Thank you.
- And you make an unusual request.
- Motion is do pass to Appropriations with recommendation to consent.
- Motion is do pass as amended to Appropriations with recommendation to consent.
- Motion is do pass to Appropriations with a recommendation to consent calendar.
Summary:
The committee met on June 17, 2026, beginning without a quorum and initially proceeding as a subcommittee. Members heard several Senate bills, with testimony focused mainly on redistricting, Bay Area transit funding, and military/overseas voting access. The chair also announced committee membership changes and that SB 1369 had been pulled by the author. Written testimony was accepted through the committee portal, and public testimony was limited by the chair’s rules.
SB 1414 by Senator Reyes would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County. Supporters, including Inland Empire United, Common Cause, and the League of Women Voters, argued the bill would improve transparency and reduce political influence in map drawing. Opponents, including San Bernardino County and several local government/election groups, said the county’s existing advisory commission already provided substantial public input and raised concerns about cost. The bill was moved do pass as amended and re-referred to Local Government, with one no vote from Assembly Member Lackey; it was later taken off call and passed 6-1.
SB 830 by Senator Wiener made technical changes to the administration of the Bay Area regional transit sales tax measure authorized by SB 63, including uniform ballot naming and county-specific ballot arguments. Support came from labor, transit, business, and advocacy groups, who said the bill would help voters understand the measure and protect transit funding. Members emphasized the Bay Area’s transit funding crisis and the need for local action. The bill passed do pass as amended, 5-1, and was later recorded as out 6-0 on call. The committee also approved a consent calendar containing six bills.
SB 970 by Senator Cervantes addressed military and overseas voting after the federal discontinuation of the Department of Defense fax service used for ballot return. Supporters, including county election officials and local government organizations, said California needed a secure replacement to avoid disenfranchising service members and overseas voters. The Secretary of State’s office and Verified Voting raised security concerns and suggested a task force or more detailed standards, but the author and supporters argued the bill was urgent and should direct the Secretary of State to develop secure regulations. The bill passed do pass and was re-referred to Military and Veteran Affairs, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (6-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The original appropriation from the legislative body was $9 million. Okay?
- and requested the budget budget request and requested the budget to<00:34:34.080><c> replace</c><00:
- </c><00:47:19.200><c> I</c> appropriately take care of people. I appropriately take care of people.
- </c><01:23:56.440><c> the</c> anybody can come to us and request the anybody can come to us and request
- And sometimes the large requests<01:29:07.560><c> are</c><01:29:07.840><c> are</c> requests are are requests
Summary:
The meeting opened with the pledge and prayer, a roll call established quorum, and members announced a Veterans Caucus meeting to follow the session. The committee also recognized distinguished veteran Joe Mash Masterson of Bardstown, who was praised for his Army service, long-time advocacy for veterans, and leadership in the American Legion and local veteran organizations. Masterson thanked his family, the American Legion Post 121, and the VA staff, and several members offered remarks honoring his service and the committee’s practice of recognizing veterans.
The committee then briefly addressed a referred administrative regulation, 017 KAR 001 030, which leadership described as technical updates to existing policy; no vote was taken. After that, members heard testimony from KDVA and Finance and Administration officials on the ongoing HVAC replacement project at the Radcliffe Veteran Center. Officials said the system had been problematic for years, that design work began early to accelerate the project, and that the work was complicated by the need to replace the system in an operating nursing facility. They explained that the project was bid in March, awarded to Less Mechanical, and that protective measures, shop drawings, and equipment orders were underway.
Committee members pressed officials on why the problem had taken so long to resolve, why the original system had been installed, whether the issue had been communicated regularly, and whether the state should be paying for a replacement in a relatively new facility. Officials said the original system’s components and warranties had failed, that they had tried to replace parts before moving to a full replacement, and that the system’s manufacturer and quality differed from a similar facility in Glasgow that had not had the same issues. They said the current phase one contract was about $6 million, with the remaining funds held for phase two to restore full occupancy; phase two design was nearly complete and could be bid later if funding is approved. Officials estimated phase one completion around January 2026 and full completion around March 2027, depending on funding and scheduling.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I have the request.
- That my seatmate has additional information, and requesting if you have that, could you please present
- We have precautionary legislation.
- I am the chief legislative liaison for Arizona State Parks and Trails.
- We have a legislator that requested copies of financial records of that district because of certain financial
Summary:
The committee opened with a lengthy chair’s statement about Department of Child Safety oversight, saying prior hearings had revealed systemic failures in communication, child placement oversight, response times, transparency, and accountability. The chair said the committee would continue pursuing reforms through legislation and ongoing reporting requirements. Members then discussed allegations involving child trafficking in congregate care settings and the need for separate legal representation for children who are victims of crimes, with one member saying the state and AG’s office were aware of trafficking issues and that outside representation was necessary.
The committee then heard and voted on several bills. SB 1141, dealing with presidential electors if a candidate dies, withdraws, or becomes incapacitated before the Electoral College meets, received support from the sponsor and outside groups and passed 4-3. SB 1186, requiring disclosure of certain things of value by companies seeking government contracts or grants, also passed. SB 1808, concerning display of certain flags in HOA and planned community settings, passed after the sponsor said it was intended to protect the ability to fly the Israeli flag. SB 1050, providing a lifetime state parks pass for certain veterans, passed after adoption of an amendment expanding eligibility to some disabled veterans; Arizona State Parks testified neutral but warned of revenue impacts, while members debated the fiscal note and support for veterans.
The committee also passed SB 1140, which creates a misdemeanor expungement process for certain people, including trafficking survivors, after testimony from anti-trafficking advocates and service providers who said it would help survivors rebuild their lives while excluding serious offenses. SB 1437, requiring public records to be provided in the least expensive electronic form when possible, passed over opposition from some local government groups. SB 1246, raising the delinquency threshold before a condominium lien foreclosure can occur, passed unanimously. SB 1664, lowering signature requirements for constable candidates in large counties, passed unanimously. Finally, SB 1338, making certain noncitizens ineligible for state or local public benefits, passed 4-3. The meeting ended with members offering farewells and thanks to one another and staff, and the committee adjourned.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 27, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> but we're not hearing a lot of requests but we're not hearing a lot of requests for<00:48:48.960
- Uh, they shall request by affidavit.
- I'm a two other pieces of legislation.
- There's an appropriation that place.
- </c> previous legislation. previous legislation.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- DSHS, which administers this program, is to request a waiver...
- For the record, I'm Senator Judy Warnick, 13th Legislative District.
- This bill is subject to appropriation.
- A fiscal note was requested January 8 and has not yet been received. All right.
- We hope that you'll consider this legislation.
Committee:
Senate Human Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, the bill simply extends an existing appropriation. There's no new appropriation.
- There's no new appropriation.
- . request. request.
- </c> And this is the one-time appropriation And this is the one-time appropriation that<00:30:47.360>
- ><c> is</c><00:31:17.000><c> about</c> The legislation before you is about The legislation before you
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Use of legislative email, phone number and office space restricted, HF4172 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is what I need to have request.
- Was there any request for a rules change before we had to legislate ourselves to make rules changes?
- Um, and I think it's, uh, fair and appropriate that we as legislators make sure that we are doing the
- Um, and I think it's, uh, fair and appropriate that we as legislators make sure that we are doing the
- Um, and I think it's, uh, fair and appropriate that we as legislators make sure that we are doing the
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I withdraw my unanimous consent request. January 21st, 2006.
- for Megan Ronk and Salvador Cruz will be referred to the 10th order of business and held for one legislative
- I withdraw my unanimous consent request. Thank you. January 21st, 2006.
- Made during this session will be submitted forthwith, with the appropriate corresponding information
- Jess Whiting and Treasurer Ellsworth are co-chairing this effort, and they are joined by our legislators
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, approved the corrected journal, and received several committee reports and gubernatorial appointment recommendations. Judiciary and Rules reported Senate Joint Resolution 102 and Senate Bills 1224 and 1225 for referral, and recommended confirmation of Scott Smith to the Commission of Pardons and Parole. State Affairs also recommended confirmation of Megan Runk to the Idaho Commission on Human Rights and Salvador Cruz to the Treasurer’s Investment Advisory Board. The governor’s transmittal of outstanding appointments was filed.
The Senate introduced Senate Bills 1226 and 1227, dealing respectively with DNA sample/thumbprint collection for certain offenders and a generative artificial intelligence in education framework for schools. It also received House Concurrent Resolution 22 from the House, which declares 2026 the year of volunteerism and the America 250 and Idaho Service Challenge. The Senate suspended the rules by a 35-0 roll call vote, took up HCR 22 immediately, and adopted it after brief debate praising the America 250 effort and volunteer service.
During the floor session, senators and guests highlighted the America 250 celebration, including a themed song and recognition of ambassadors and organizers. The Senate also heard announcements about a luncheon on land use and housing, a presentation on rats in the Treasure Valley, and upcoming caucus and chairman meetings. The body then adjourned until 10:45 a.m. the following day.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Our first panel will hear from the Legislative Analyst's Office about the significant investments the
- I'm an analyst at the Legislative Analyst's Office, and I've covered the Employment Development Department
- The second panel provides their comments, and throughout this year's legislative budget subcommittee
- That is an appropriate question for the second panel.
- At the time, it included an opportunity for this legislative body to...
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 30th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118 to allow Assembly Members Al-Hawari, Gabriel
- I move to withdraw AB 2568 Johnson from the Appropriations Committee and order it to the second reading
- I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 56 to allow the Public Safety Committee to set SB
- And respectfully request an aye vote on H.R. 109. Thank you, Assembly Member Schiavo.