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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Labor and Industrial Relations May 7th, 2026
Labor & Industrial Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- You're not asking anybody for approval for anything.
- ODG is built for speed, for lack of a better word, for doctors, for adjusters, for the state medical
- apprentice applies for a high-demand, high-wage, high-impact job, some of those jobs that we all are
- applies for a high demand, high wage, high impact job, some of those jobs that we all are working to
- And I'm hoping that you can still address some of the things that's in the bill for Louisiana.
Committee:
House Labor & Industrial Relations
Summary:
The committee first disposed of several measures without debate, including deferrals of House Bill 460, House Bill 561, Senate Bill 322, and another deferred Senate measure, before taking up House Bill 819 by Chairman Cruz. HB 819 would replace Louisiana’s current workers’ compensation medical treatment schedule with ODG by MCG, a private evidence-based guideline system used in other states. Cruz and Troy Prevo argued ODG is more comprehensive, updated more frequently, and could reduce claim duration, medical costs, and premium rates; Dr. Jason Picard said Louisiana already uses ODG as a secondary reference for gaps in the state schedule and that the bill would not change appeals or variance procedures. Opponents, including injured-worker advocates Joseph Jola St. and Robin Crumholt, argued Louisiana’s current guidelines are working, that ODG is more cost-cutting and insurer-driven, and that the bill could increase denials and delay care. Members discussed amendments to add a two-year sunset, allow tacit approval when treatment follows the schedule, require payment within 30 days, and raise the carrier’s burden to challenge care; the committee adopted the amendments and then reported HB 819 favorably by a 7-6 vote.
The committee then began Senate Bill 409 by Senator Myers, the Louisiana Living Donor Leave Protection Act. The bill would provide paid leave protections for living organ donors, set eligibility and verification procedures, and prohibit forfeiture of leave in certain circumstances for private employers. Myers said the measure is intended to remove job and paycheck barriers for people willing to donate organs and to support better transplant outcomes. Technical amendments were adopted at the start of the presentation, and the bill was introduced for further discussion.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Our hope rests in the greatness of your power. Nothing is impossible for you.
- So this is something that's good for ratepayers, and I hope the members will support it.
- And also, I think the fact that you're putting this out for a constitutional amendment is really a high
- I will never forget a girl at my high school was outed, and it took three days for her to just not show
- only been here for... ...for a down payment.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, guest introductions, and a proclamation recognizing March as International Women’s Celebration Month. Members also welcomed guests from several school districts and the Arizona FFA. The chamber then moved through first readings of numerous Senate bills and took up several motions, including reconsideration of HB 2169 and referral of HB 210 and HB 2103 to an additional Committee of the Whole for further amendment.
In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced HB 2100 and HB 2103 with technical amendments and due-pass recommendations. It then considered a series of bills on Calendar 2, including HB 2048, HB 2364, HB 2415, HB 2775, HB 2833, HB 2862, HB 2870, HB 2995, and HB 4067. Debate centered on election administration, sovereignty and international organizations, private school regulation, law enforcement face coverings, domestic violence and coercive control, and voter roll categories. HB 2862 drew the most procedural attention, with a division vote on a substitute amendment; the House rejected a motion to replace the adopted amendment, and the report was later adopted.
On Calendar 3, the House considered education bills. HB 2093, which repeals the requirement for K-12 health education to include mental health instruction, prompted extensive debate over student suicide prevention, school counseling, parental responsibility, and whether schools should provide mental health support; it received a due-pass recommendation by a 27-22 division vote. The House also advanced HB 2313, which was described as responding to a Tucson Unified School District work stoppage tied to a political protest, and HB 2423, HB 2478, and other education measures after amendments and, in one case, withdrawal of an appropriations amendment. The session continued into HB 2830 as the transcript ended.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So, for example, I may fill a prescription and lose $150 for a one-month supply for a patient.
- I'm hoping to continue volunteering for them.
- </c><00:32:08.679><c> them</c> hoping to continue volunteering for them hoping to continue volunteering
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Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The joint hearing began with SB 59 on prescription drugs, which drew extensive testimony from insurers, pharmacies, patient advocates, and health organizations. Supporters argued the bill would address PBM practices such as spread pricing, unclear reimbursement, and patient steering, and would help independent pharmacies and lower patient costs by passing rebates through to consumers. Opponents from health plans and PBM-related groups raised concerns, while Walgreens supported the measure and suggested amendments to establish a reimbursement floor. After questions, the committee accepted the Hawaii Pharmacist Association’s proposed amendments, added technical changes and a defective date of December 31, 2050, and voted to pass SB 59 with amendments.
The remainder of the hearing focused on a series of nominations and reappointments to health, aging, disability, mental health, juvenile justice, and advisory boards. Nominees and agency representatives generally described their backgrounds and interest in serving, with support testimony emphasizing experience, continuity, and the value of volunteer service. Several nominees highlighted issues such as mental health access, substance abuse treatment, elder services, language access, disability access, and rehabilitation services. The Department of Health, SHPDA, DHS, and other organizations largely testified in support of the nominees.
No votes were taken on the nominations during the transcript excerpt, and the chair repeatedly thanked the nominees for their service and testimony. The hearing also included brief procedural remarks about time limits, Zoom testimony, and a possible reconvening date in case of technical difficulties.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So, uh, we're prepared for the worst and hoping for the best, uh, just to remind you that we're not in
- Um, so for, for USDA and for AFIS, this is certainly a high priority for us.
- And so there's uh Uh, is there any hope for an increase in production?
- You know, it really, really, really is a high priority for us, and, but we want to do it in a way that
- We're not going to see the herd rebuilding that we're hoping for because of the fly.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Livestock
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fourteen - Tuesday, February 3
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I move for the approval of the House Journal for the 13th day, Monday, February 2, 2026, and I ask for
- She is in the process of studying for her LSAT and hopes to attend law school in her hometown of Chicago
- She is in the process of studying for her LSAT and hopes to attend law school in her heart.
- We've talked about, you know, for small schools, what their obligation is for a gifted program for larger
- We've talked about, you know, for small schools, what their obligation is for a gifted program for larger
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> justice for all. justice for all.
- </c> for the first time for this industry. for the first time for this industry.
- his remarks concerning the need for broadband, high-speed broadband, and my pledge as the chairman of
- And certainly, I'm asking for a no vote, and I would hope that you would, too.
- This bill will ensure issuers back stablecoins with high-quality liquid assets, a major win for the American
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
Transcript Highlights:
- Rather than that, let's hope we have a successful session and we are working for your input.
- At least I hope it was a learning experience for you. I just want to check with the committee.
- At least I hope it was a learning experience for you. I just want to check with the committee.
- But hope you will learn something, and thank you for coming out. We’ll be in touch.”
- “As well, but hope you learn something, and thank you for coming out. We’ll be in touch.”
Summary:
The committee hearing focused on a package of Massachusetts privacy and technology bills, especially measures to ban the sale of location data, establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, and regulate biometric recognition and surveillance pricing. Chairs and sponsors argued that self-regulation has failed, that data brokers and large tech companies routinely collect and monetize sensitive information, and that state action is needed because federal protections are weak or absent. Several speakers tied the bills to reproductive health, gender-affirming care, domestic violence, children’s data, and other sensitive uses of location and biometric information.
Supporters included legislators and advocates who backed H. 86/S. 197 (Location Shield), H. 78/S. 45/H. 104/S. 29 (comprehensive privacy bills), H. 99/S. 47 (surveillance pricing in grocery stores), and H. 36/S. 36 (biometric recognition accountability). They emphasized data minimization, bans on selling sensitive data, consumer rights to access, delete, and opt out, and in some cases a private right of action. Several witnesses said Massachusetts should lead or align with other states, while others argued that stronger protections are needed because data can be weaponized by stalkers, anti-abortion actors, abusive partners, insurers, or law enforcement.
Industry and coalition witnesses urged the committee to favor a more standardized, interoperable framework modeled on laws already adopted in other states, warning that novel definitions, data-minimization rules, and private rights of action could create compliance burdens, confusion, and costs for businesses, including small businesses. They argued that entity-level exemptions for sectors already covered by federal laws like HIPAA or GLBA promote consistency, and that Attorney General enforcement is preferable to private lawsuits. Committee members questioned witnesses on patchwork concerns, the scope of exemptions, and whether the proposed bills would harm or help consumers and small businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; written testimony was noted as due later, and the committee continued taking testimony from multiple panels and virtual witnesses.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, June 24, 2026 - AM
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration
Transcript Highlights:
- of teacher resources at the high school level for those students enrolled in approved CTE courses.
- >> Our increases, yes, we went from $3.15 to $3.30 for elementary, middle school, high school 365 to
- , for lunch, for SROs, whatever. cannot be taken out of for activities, for lunch, for SROs, whatever
- In other cases, they had to pay for that on an hourly basis, and the costs were fairly high.
- Much it costs for those two for the year.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know about for you, but it is for me. This one is really simple.
- For rural hospitals.
- I'd hope...
- She asked for support for House Bill 883 and said debate was open.
- Fifth, it allows for prior performance on state contracts to be taken into account for good or for bad
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um Our projection of the ending balance for for that biennium and your beginning balance for 2627 is
- For fiscal 24 we came in just slightly below estimate for tax revenues.
- But yeah, your incidence will be slightly different for, for those taxes than for school tax because
- Uh, for, for the or for whoever.
- So thank you for, for being on that.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I go to Fairbo High School. I Herman. I go to Fairbo High School.
- Any other questions<00:41:51.920><c> for</c><00:41:52.160><c> Miss</c> questions for Miss questions for
- </c> much for producing a good bill and for much for producing a good bill and for the<01:02:02.400><
- As this bill moves forward, we ask for there to be consideration for a modest increase in funding for
- </c><01:24:42.639><c> a</c> for there to be consideration for a for there to be consideration for a modest
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector and Senate Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- for presenting, for being here today.
- Thank you for Assembly Member Hart for plugging that event.
- They must front all the costs for new programs, hoping they'll be paid back later.
- We struggle to compete with for-profit sectors in benefits and salaries as well, resulting in high turnover
- We struggle to compete with for-profit sectors and benefits and salaries as well, resulting in high turnovers
Summary:
The joint Senate and Assembly select committee hearing focused on the challenges facing California nonprofits in 2025 and possible state responses. Opening remarks emphasized the sector’s size and importance, the impact of federal funding disruptions and tax policy changes, and the need for stronger public-private partnerships, especially in disaster response and recovery. Witnesses from community foundations, food banks, Cal OES, long-term recovery groups, CalNonprofits, and nonprofit finance organizations described funding uncertainty, delayed reimbursements, reduced indirect cost coverage, staffing strain, and the effects of climate disasters and immigration-related fear on service delivery.
Testimony highlighted several policy ideas, including advance payments for state grants and contracts, prompt payment standards, sustainable indirect cost rates, contract flexibility in emergencies, streamlined registration and reporting, and a possible new Office of Nonprofit Empowerment to serve as a central point of contact and coordination within state government. Speakers also described how nonprofits and VOAD networks support wildfire response and long-term recovery, but noted that recovery groups often lack stable operating funding even when they are recognized as best practice. A food bank leader described federal food aid cuts and disruptions to deliveries, while other witnesses stressed that nonprofits are increasingly forced to use reserves, loans, or service reductions to manage cash flow gaps.
Committee members generally expressed support for the sector and asked how the state could better partner with nonprofits during both disasters and budget crises. Several members raised the possibility of incremental steps if full legislative changes are not immediately feasible, and witnesses suggested pilots, better sharing of best practices, and stronger state leadership on payment timelines. Public commenters echoed the need for better contracting practices, support for community-based organizations, and attention to nonprofit worker compensation and protections. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the hearing, which concluded with adjournment.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- It prioritizes Solutions for Congested Corridors funding for the near-term It prioritizes Solutions for
- Thank you for being here. Any time for you.
- Thank you for being here. Next witness, for two minutes.
- , but just for a few minutes, we hope, until the author comes in, and immediately end the recess and
- So, with the author here, I’m hoping that we can all pitch in and help along for areas like mine where
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- There's age verifications for, and restrictions, for alcohol, for tobacco, for vaping products, for marijuana
- , for gambling.
- Now, that in itself is not the norm, but the norm for increases for liability insurance for our organizations
- Now, that in itself is not the norm, but the norm for increases for liability insurance for our organizations
- For the questions. Seeing none, thank you for your testimony.
Committee:
House Children and Families
Summary:
The Committee on Children and Families heard public testimony on House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015, all aimed at requiring age verification for access to online pornography. The sponsors argued the bills are needed to protect children from early exposure, exploitation, sextortion, and related harms, and said the measures mirror laws in other states and recent Texas litigation. Supporters, including the Missouri Children’s Trust Fund, pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners, child advocacy groups, the Missouri Catholic Conference, and the Attorney General’s office, testified that pornography contributes to child sexual abuse risk, addiction, and unhealthy sexual development. Committee members asked about privacy protections, enforcement, penalties, and whether third-party verification or website-based verification would be used; the Attorney General’s office said identifying information should not be retained and that enforcement would occur through court action. No one testified in opposition, and the hearing concluded with the bills remaining under consideration, with a committee substitute to follow for one portion of the legislation.
The committee then heard House Bill 2610, which would use the state legal expense fund to cover claims and judgments involving foster care, case management, and residential service providers under contract with the state. Representative Murphy and supporters said the private insurance market for these providers has become unstable and unaffordable, with some agencies facing large premium increases, repeated denials, or inability to find coverage at all. Testimony from the Missouri Coalition for Children, Missouri Alliance for Children and Families, Family Forward, and the Attorney General’s office described the issue as a market failure that could force providers to close and disrupt services for foster children. The Attorney General’s office explained how legal expense fund coverage would work, noted that it can cover negligence and intentional acts for covered entities, and said the bill would shift risk to the state in the absence of adequate private insurance. No opposition was offered.
Finally, Representative Terry briefly presented House Bill 24, describing it as the same as Representative Dolan’s grandparents’ bill and emphasizing that grandparents should have first consideration for custody if a child’s parents are unable to care for them. No testimony was offered on the bill. The committee then moved into executive session and voted do pass on House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1696, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2505 and 24, and House Bill 1772, each by unanimous 14-0 votes. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- package that gives the largest tax cuts to high-income households while doing little for most everyday
- while doing high-income households while doing little<00:42:32.800><c> for</c><00:42:32.960><c> most
- And so thank you for your efforts.<00:51:26.440><c> I</c><00:51:26.560><c> hope</c><00:51:26.960><c>
- And I hope and believe that when we look back at the next ag census for this period, that we've again
- And I hope and believe that when we look back at the next ag census for this period, that we've again
Committee:
Senate Taxes
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 27th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And the second handout is the high level for the Early Childhood Education and Care Department.
- We continue to see higher graduation from high school for pre-kindergarten participants, and we're seeing
- for.
- Uh, thank you for, for the brief, um.
- Um, and we do report cards for every major agency quarterly that are really based into we hope what we
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Aug 11th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- One is to allow for rural electric co-ops to be eligible entities so they can now apply for the fund.
- So if you need $5 million for a project, you're going to get $5 million for the project.
- This is for fiscal... 2006.
- Thank you for that.
- spec space, for lab space.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- system for state employees.
- Bruce, for your testimony.
- Bruce, for your testimony.
- We have one minimum wage for January 1st, 2026, and one for 2027.
- ><c> for</c><01:02:59.799><c> uh</c> and one for uh and one for uh 2027<01:03:01.640><c> um</c><01:03
Keywords:
whistleblower, whistleblower protections, public employees, state employees, retaliation, reporting fraud, misuse of authority, personal gain, state government, state services, state programs, legislative auditor, constitutional officer, public corruption, fraud reporting, government accountability, employee rights, labor law, Minnesota Statutes 181.931, Minnesota Statutes 181.932
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> grateful for. grateful for.
- But volleyball opened doors for me to attend college after graduating from McKinley High School.
- Respect, respect for the land, respect for the people, respect for our school, respect for ourselves.
- Respect, respect for the land, respect Respect, respect for the land, respect for<00:36:58.920><c> the
- Thank you for<00:56:51.720><c> your</c><00:56:51.840><c> time.</c> for your time. for your time.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education met at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to hear testimony on House Bill 2384, which relates to student athlete compensation and NIL. Chair Garrett opened by explaining the hearing was intentionally held on campus so lawmakers could hear directly from those affected. UH President Wendy Hensel and Athletics Director Matt Elliott both testified in support, saying the bill would help the university respond to the changing college athletics landscape, protect student athletes, improve transparency and education around NIL, and support UH’s ability to remain competitive. Elliott also said UH was seeking $5 million in NIL-related funding to support the program.
Several UH coaches and student athletes testified in favor, emphasizing the importance of UH athletics to the state, the community, and the student experience. Women’s basketball coach Laura Beeman described UH athletics as a source of pride and hope for the state, while players Jovi, Latoria Tamilo, and others said the program felt like home and that NIL support could help them grow, represent Hawaii, and give back. Women’s volleyball coach Robyn Ah Mow said UH athletics changed her life and that the school must adapt to remain competitive; her players Victoria Leyva, Shealy Reed, and Talia Akase similarly said NIL opportunities could help UH attract talent, expand exposure, and strengthen community ties.
Football coach Timmy Chang said the bill was important for recruiting, retaining, and building culture around Hawaiian values, and player Dean Briskie said UH’s developmental approach and team culture mattered more than money, though NIL has made retention harder. Quarterback Micah Alihada said the program’s culture and support from coaches and leadership made it easier to stay, but that the changing landscape made HB 2384 important. Baseball players Elijah Eikez and Ben Zukerman Ball also supported the bill, saying UH athletics carries responsibility to the community and helps student athletes become leaders and role models. No vote or final committee action was described in the transcript.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> number for for uh the past year? Mhm. number for for uh the past year? Mhm.
- uh we for for for current year, right?
- That's really what got the ball rolling, so great question, and I hope that clarified it for you.
- </c> to Winnwam for for educational services. to Winnwam for for educational services. Okay. Okay.
- </c><04:46:42.000><c> for</c> been speaking with restraint for for been speaking with restraint for for
Committee:
House Education Funding