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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 667 will lead to greater economic equity.
Committee:
House Business and Professions
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Also with me today is Gabrielle Lazare, an attorney for the Health Equity Access Office for the Department
Summary:
The Assembly Health Committee met on March 25, 2025, with Chair Mia Bonta presiding and initially operating as a subcommittee until quorum was established. The committee heard several health-related bills, including AB 73 on creating a Black Mental Health Navigator certification, AB 499 on lowering the state reimbursement trigger for the Robert F. Kennedy Farm Workers Medical Plan, AB 843 on aligning California health insurance language-access rules with federal standards, AB 257 on a specialty care network using telehealth and virtual services for Medi-Cal and underserved communities, AB 64 on allowing diacritical marks on vital records, AB 315 on the Home and Community-Based Alternatives waiver, and AB 40 on clarifying that emergency services include reproductive health services such as abortion. Testimony generally emphasized disparities in access, culturally competent care, language access, rural provider shortages, and the importance of preserving or expanding programs that help vulnerable populations.
Supporters included authors, state and local health organizations, advocacy groups, and affected individuals. AB 73 was backed as a way to address stigma, mistrust, and culturally competent mental health access for Black Californians. AB 499 was described as helping keep a self-insured farmworker health plan operational while maintaining a low-cost, labor-management model. AB 843 was supported as a way to prevent children and families from having to translate sensitive medical and insurance information and to protect limited-English-proficient Californians. AB 257 drew support as a demonstration project to improve specialty care access through California-based clinicians and virtual care, with examples of reduced wait times and costs. AB 64 received emotional testimony from the author, a child and his family, and others about the importance of accurately recording names with accents and other marks. AB 315 was presented as a cost-neutral or cost-saving way to expand home- and community-based care for medically fragile people, with strong support from disability, health, and provider groups. AB 40 drew support from reproductive health and medical organizations, while one opposition witness argued it could conflict with emergency care standards and overburden emergency departments.
The committee took roll-call votes and advanced AB 499, AB 73, AB 843, AB 257, AB 64, AB 315, and AB 40 to Appropriations, with AB 40 receiving some no votes. The committee also adopted its 2025-26 rules and approved a consent calendar that included AB 225, AB 304, AB 403, AB 688, and AB 951. Several measures were initially placed on call and later lifted and recorded as passing out of committee before adjournment.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Health Policy Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- of concern is overly Broad, and for entities with complex corporate structures backed by private equity
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, May 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Their talent, energy, and love for music were absolutely unforgettable, and I was so grateful for the
- Their talent, energy, and love for music were absolutely unforgettable, and I was so grateful for the
- Their talent, energy, and love for music were absolutely unforgettable, and I was so grateful for the
- Sweden's cashless U-turn was driven by security concerns after witnessing attacks on energy grids and
- </c><02:25:38.640><c> grids</c><02:25:39.040><c> and</c> attacks on energy grids and attacks on energy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- would be able to bring it up to modern standards and really help reduce our operating costs with some energy
- We've identified, um, energy efficiencies within the super rink.
- 40.000><c> within</c><00:19:40.320><c> the</c><00:19:40.480><c> rink</c><00:19:40.799><c> and</c> energy
- efficiencies within the rink and energy efficiencies within the rink and then<00:19:41.120><c> it</c
- really focusing on what the governor's executive order was early in his term wanted to get at those energy
Committee:
House Capital Investment
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Wed Apr 2, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Monique Sis on behalf of the Hawaii State Energy Office, we stand on our written testimony, providing
- Monique Sis, on behalf of the Hawaii State Energy Office, we stand on our written testimony providing
- ><01:42:43.400><c> of</c> inadvertently add to the cost of of inadvertently add to the cost of of energy
- <01:42:44.000><c> which</c><01:42:44.119><c> is</c><01:42:44.239><c> already</c> energy which is already
- energy which is already high<01:42:46.440><c> that's</c><01:42:46.639><c> fair</c><01:42:47.280><c>
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1046 SD1 on condominiums. Testimony on that bill focused on reserve funding and enforcement of reserve study requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would create hardship, confusion, and be difficult to administer, while also urging stronger penalties for boards that fail to comply with reserve study rules. The Real Estate Commission offered comments, and one testifier spoke in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided.
The committee then heard SB 532 SD2 HD1 relating to the Department of Education, which would improve access to pre-approved medications for students with health conditions at school and during off-campus activities. The Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi nursing and medical programs, and the Department of Education all supported the measure, with DOH suggesting amendments to better identify the correct student and improve medication safety. Members had no questions, and the bill moved on.
Next was SB 1245 SD2 HD1 relating to pharmacists, a bill to allow reimbursement for clinical services pharmacists are already trained and licensed to provide. The University of Hawaiʻi, Board of Pharmacy, Walgreens, Mikai Drugs, and the Hawaiʻi Pharmacists Association supported the bill, emphasizing improved access to care, recruitment and retention of pharmacists, and better chronic disease management. The Hawaiʻi Pharmacists Association also discussed proposed amendments to prevent plans from denying coverage or network participation when pharmacists meet credentialing requirements. Members questioned whether insurers would actually use pharmacists and how the bill would affect pay and contracting; no vote was taken in the excerpt.
The committee also heard SB 1279 SD2 HD1, another pharmacists bill focused on telepharmacy and 340B-related issues. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation supported it, saying telehealth could reduce costs and avoid travel for audits, while the Board of Pharmacy opposed it. Lānaʻi representatives opposed the bill and asked for an exemption, arguing the island already has close in-person access to a resident pharmacist and clinics. The Hawaiʻi Primary Care Association supported the measure, citing large patient savings from 340B pricing, while Mikai Drugs opposed it, arguing that mail-order and telepharmacy are not necessary on some islands and can create delivery and medication-safety problems. Members asked questions about insurer participation, scope of practice, and whether the bill would meaningfully change reimbursement; the transcript ends before any final action or vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- who are living it and breathing it in the trenches every single day, giving their hearts, time, and energy
- who are living it and breathing it in the trenches every single day, giving their hearts, time, and energy
- who are living it and breathing it in the trenches every single day, giving their hearts, time, and energy
- generation</c><01:21:03.920><c> and</c><01:21:04.360><c> distribution</c><01:21:05.360><c> uh</c> energy
- generation and distribution uh energy generation and distribution uh dams<01:21:05.800><c> and</c><01
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-PSM-EDT, AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> in</c><00:03:41.840><c> solar</c><00:03:42.319><c> and</c> has in solar and has in solar and energy
- I believe this to be um an energy I believe this to be um an amazing<00:03:46.879><c> opportunity</c
- First up is Mark Glick from the State Energy Office.
- First up is Mark Glick from the State Energy Office. Okay, thank you.
- First up is Mark Glick from the State Energy Office. Okay, thank you.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Summary:
The hearing began on SP 547, which would create incentives for graywater recycling systems and atmospheric water generators through an income tax credit, a Department of Health rebate program, and building code standards. The Department of Health and Department of Taxation offered written comments; Taxation said it had seven proposed amendments to improve administration. Testimony was largely supportive, with advocates and local users describing water-supply benefits, emergency use during the Maui fires, and potential help for drought conditions and Red Hill concerns. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii suggested only the rebate program should move forward for clearer cost transparency, and the Department of Health said it needed more time to study the bill. Members questioned the fiscal impact and whether combining a tax credit and rebate was typical, but staff did not have cost estimates. Decision-making on SP 547 was deferred to February 12, 2025.
The committee then took up SP 242 on foreign ownership of agricultural lands. The chair recommended passage with amendments, including deleting a reference to the Attorney General in one section and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. Supporters argued the bill was a first step to limit foreign ownership of farmland, citing other states with similar restrictions, while several members said they supported the intent but had reservations about possible unintended harm to farmers and agriculture investment. After discussion, the measure passed with amendments on a 5-0 vote, with some members voting with reservations.
The committee also discussed SP 1633, which would create a green building tax credit for structures using at least 30% Hawaii-grown hemp material. The chair said the bill was close but needed more work, and decision-making was deferred to February 12, 2025. Later, the committee heard several environmental measures: SB 683, which would ban intentionally added PFAS in certain products starting in 2028; SB 1109, which would replace the “finding of no significant impact” with a “finding of completion of environmental disclosure process”; SB 391, which would expand recycling requirements to certain lithium-ion batteries; and SB 12, which would classify neonic pesticides as restricted-use pesticides and limit certain seed treatments. Testimony on these bills included support from environmental and advocacy groups, comments from state agencies, and requests for amendments or further study, but no final votes were taken on those measures in the portion of the transcript provided.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee Jul 22nd, 2026 at 11:00 am
Tribal and State Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Sage Development Authority is a Section 17 organization created by the tribe for energy development and
- We need it for energy independence. And we need it for economic development.
- Joe McNeil, how we're really stuck right now because we're trying to go with renewable energy.
- Joe McNeil, how we're really stuck right now because we're trying to go with renewable energy.
- Joe McNeil, how we're really stuck right now because we're trying to go with renewable energy.
Committee:
Joint Tribal and State Relations Committee
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- Ultimately, you know, it kind of moves the center of energy away from expanding repair for consumers
- Again, it moves the center of energy away from providing repair opportunities and potentially into the
- modern systems incorporate integrated digital controls and IoT technologies for remote monitoring, energy
- And improper repairs can jeopardize safety, performance, and undermine energy efficiency goals.
- Peter Brennan from the Convenience Store Energy Association could not testify because we went long.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 452, a right-to-repair bill for agricultural equipment. Farm Bureau and several manufacturers’ representatives opposed the bill, arguing that existing memorandums of understanding already provide farmers access to parts, diagnostics, and repair information, and warning that broader software access could increase emissions tampering and safety risks. Supporters, including repair advocates, a legislator, and a farmer representative, argued that the MOUs are not binding, that farmers need enforceable repair rights to avoid costly delays during critical harvest periods, and that owners should be able to repair equipment they bought without dealer lock-in. No vote was taken during the hearing.
The committee also heard testimony on bills to limit or eliminate “grab-and-go” alcohol sales at large venues, including House Bill 325 and Senate Bill 225. Union workers from Fenway Park and the TD Garden described self-checkout alcohol kiosks as creating public safety and compliance problems, including underage access, over-serving, theft, and difficulty monitoring intoxication in crowded settings. They said workers are often understaffed and bear discipline when violations occur. In contrast, the Boston Red Sox and Aramark defended the supervised self-checkout model, saying it speeds service, is widely used, and operates with multiple layers of supervision, training, and regulatory oversight; they said they had not received violation notices and that any incidents are isolated.
Senator Edwards also testified in support of House Bill 369, aimed at restricting marketing of certain harsh cosmetic products to children, and in support of the grab-and-go bill. She argued that children should not be targeted with products containing toxic chemicals and that alcohol service should remain supervised by trained staff to protect consumers and jobs. Senator Collins and other legislators also spoke in favor of restricting grab-and-go alcohol service, citing concerns about underage drinking and overconsumption. The hearing additionally included a separate bill on Sunday morning alcohol service, with Representatives Scanlon and Lewis arguing for allowing sales beginning at 8 a.m. on Sundays rather than 10 a.m., but that bill was only discussed briefly and no action was taken.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Ticket resale disclosures and pricing restrictions 3/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Housing, energy, all of it.
- Airlines, energy, telecommunications, you name it.
- Airlines,<00:27:54.880><c> energy,</c><00:27:55.440><c> telecommunications,</c> Airlines, energy, telecommunications
- , Airlines, energy, telecommunications, you<00:27:56.399><c> name</c><00:27:56.559><c> it.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 20, March 5, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 45.600><c> Wyoming</c> Message 279, Senate File 102, Wyoming Message 279, Senate File 102, Wyoming Energy
- 47.360><c> Study,</c><00:29:48.159><c> Eyes</c><00:29:48.559><c> 58,</c><00:29:49.200><c> nose</c> Energy
- Transmission Study, Eyes 58, nose Energy Transmission Study, Eyes 58, nose two,<00:29:50.000><c> excuse
- Senate Enrolled Act Number 50, being original Senate File 102, Wyoming Energy Transmission Study, an
- act relating to the Wyoming Energy Authority.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, a question about nuclear energy. I don't want to scare you off.
- The Energy Committee was up at the nuclear plant last week and toured that.
- I've already, along with my senior staff, have met with A&O energy officials and just kind of talk through
- I've already, along with my senior staff, have met with A&O energy officials and just kind of talk through
- some different We're not. with A&O Energy officials and just kind of talk through some different ideas
Committee:
All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, in the Energy Committee a few weeks ago.
- And I appreciate the energy that you displayed both overall what you guys are doing and just your patience
- They’ve been super helpful in the energy retrofit space, and they have moved us into the private sector
- So I think tax incentives and tax credits have been really helpful, like they have been in the energy
- model ordinances, and funding have been really three key places that we have focused our time and energy
Summary:
The hearing focused on California wildfire resilience, with the first panel discussing statewide funding, policy, and strategic priorities, and the second panel shifting to home hardening and defensible space. The LAO outlined the state’s wildfire risk, the large increase in resilience spending in recent years, and the fact that most funding has been one-time rather than ongoing. Testimony emphasized that wildfire risk varies greatly by region, that the state must balance response spending with prevention, and that success should be measured more carefully than by acres treated alone. Witnesses also noted the importance of local, federal, utility, and Proposition 4 funding sources, as well as the need for long-term maintenance and strategic prioritization rather than scattered projects.
Cal Fire leadership and other witnesses stressed that California’s wildfire problem is not uniform: forested areas, chaparral, and wildland-urban interface communities require different strategies. In Northern California and forested watersheds, speakers emphasized fuels reduction, prescribed and cultural burning, strategic fuel breaks, watershed protection, and maintaining forest health. In Southern California, testimony focused on wind-driven fires, ember intrusion, ignition prevention along roads and power lines, and the limits of large-scale vegetation clearing. Several witnesses argued that the state should invest where it can leverage local and regional partnerships, support capacity-building programs like Regional Forest and Fire Capacity, and improve data systems to track treatment effectiveness and project outcomes.
Members repeatedly pressed witnesses on how to prioritize limited funds, asking what should be done more of, less of, and first. The chair argued that protecting homes and communities through hardening and defensible space should be a major priority, especially near structures, while also acknowledging the need for broader landscape work and watershed protection. There was discussion of incentives such as insurance discounts, property tax treatment, and community certification for hardened homes, along with the need for multiple payers rather than relying on the state alone. Cal Fire reported new and expanding data tools, including treatment trackers, defensible space inspection dashboards, and a fuels treatment effectiveness program that evaluates whether nearby treatments affected wildfire behavior. No votes were taken because the hearing was informational only.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Apr 14, 2025, 11:30 AM HST - Day 50
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This house is scheduled to vote on HP1 1194 um relating to midwives today and their presence um and energy
- their<00:15:52.320><c> presence</c><00:15:53.279><c> um</c><00:15:53.440><c> and</c><00:15:53.680><c> energy
- </c><00:15:54.160><c> is</c><00:15:54.480><c> filling</c> their presence um and energy is filling their
- presence um and energy is filling this<00:15:55.040><c> room</c><00:15:55.279><c> to</c><00:15:55.600
- And so you can feel the energy in this room in reference to the—I stand in opposition.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe he will bring his unique energy, enthusiasm, compassion, and vigorous imagination to DHS.
- I believe he will bring his unique energy, enthusiasm, compassion, and vigorous imagination to DHS.
- <00:19:06.760><c> bring</c><00:19:07.000><c> his</c><00:19:07.400><c> unique</c><00:19:07.799><c> energy
- </c><00:19:08.679><c> uh</c> he will bring his unique energy uh he will bring his unique energy uh enthusiasm
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The Health and Human Services committee heard several gubernatorial nominations and appointments, beginning with Sunshine Cho and Barbara Tom for the Language Access Advisory Council. Both nominees said they stood on their written testimony and expressed interest in continuing to serve, and multiple organizations testified in strong support. No opposition or questions were raised on either nomination, and the committee moved on after hearing the testimony.
The bulk of the meeting focused on GM 642, the nomination of Ryan Yamane to be Director of the Department of Human Services. Yamane gave an extensive opening statement describing his social work background, long public service career, and philosophy of compassionate, balanced leadership. He emphasized DHS’s role in helping people from keiki to kūpuna with dignity and support, and shared personal stories from disaster response and family-service work to illustrate his approach. Support testimony came from a wide range of state officials, agency directors, community organizations, health systems, advocacy groups, and former colleagues, who praised his leadership, problem-solving, communication skills, and empathy.
One witness, Moani Kiala Katherine Tu Alun, testified in opposition, raising concerns about retaliation and safety issues affecting foster youth and alleging harmful treatment within Child Welfare Services. Another witness, Angela Melody Young, supported the nomination and said Yamane could help overcome barriers for vulnerable communities and improve DHS programs such as financial assistance, SNAP, and disability services. The committee also heard from DHS staff and related officials about the uncertainty surrounding possible federal funding and staffing cuts; Yamane said the department is gathering information, coordinating with Budget and Finance and federal partners, and preparing to prioritize services and adjust if federal changes affect programs. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 1/23/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- in areas like manufacturing, food and agriculture, natural resource-related sectors like mining, energy
- in areas like manufacturing, food and agriculture, natural resource-related sectors like mining, energy
- natural resource related sectors<00:04:43.800><c> like</c><00:04:43.960><c> mining</c><00:04:44.479><c> energy
- <00:04:44.960><c> clean</c><00:04:45.320><c> tech</c><00:04:46.160><c> as</c> sectors like mining energy
- clean tech as sectors like mining energy clean tech as well<00:04:46.400><c> as</c><00:04:46.520><c>
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Madam Speaker, uh, uh, uh, reiterating that the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure took weeks
- reiterating<00:33:39.520><c> that</c><00:33:39.800><c> the</c><00:33:40.000><c> House</c><00:33:40.360><c> Energy
- </c><00:33:40.800><c> and</c> reiterating that the House Energy and reiterating that the House Energy
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Public Property - Room 409, 29 January, 2026; 2:30 P.M.
Public Property
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> But I don’t have the mental capacity or the energy to try to come up with an amendment right now
- don't I don't have the mental capacity capacity capacity or<00:17:47.600><c> the</c><00:17:47.760><c> energy
- 49.760><c> come</c><00:17:50.000><c> up</c><00:17:50.160><c> with</c><00:17:50.240><c> an</c> or the energy
- to try to come up with an or the energy to try to come up with an amendment<00:17:50.960><c> right</
Committee:
Joint Public Property
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Jan 21, 2026, 10:00AM HST - Day 1 Opening Day
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Our economy is diverse and resilient, powered by clean, reliable renewable energy.
- <c> renewable</c> powered by clean, re reliable renewable powered by clean, re reliable renewable energy
- 01.679><c> Our</c><01:37:02.000><c> workers</c><01:37:02.560><c> receive</c><01:37:03.360><c> good</c> energy
- Our workers receive good energy.