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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 10, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A native of Scott, Arkansas, the outdoors and a passion for public service were integral to Austin's
  • Beyond his service in office, James was a family man and a friend to many.
  • That spirit of service has not only grown, but has continued.
  • THAT SPIRIT OF SERVICE HAS NOT ONLY GROWN, BUT HAS CONTINUED.
  • James Minn for 25 years of service.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> During my time as a social services During my time as a social services intern<00:19:32.559><c>
  • Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services in support. Hawaii Dental Service in support.
  • Services. Um, Department of Health in Services.
  • Of the services provided.
  • </c> part of the services that are provided. part of the services that are provided.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a large number of health-related measures, with the most extensive discussion on SB 2283, which would expand mail-order pharmacy access for prescription drugs. Supporters including HMSA, the Board of Pharmacy, and health plan groups said mail order could lower costs, improve adherence, and reduce hospitalizations, while independent pharmacies and rural neighbor-island providers warned it could harm local pharmacies, reduce access for patients who rely on face-to-face service, and create delivery and storage problems for medications. No vote was taken on SB 2283 during the excerpt, and the chair moved on after hearing testimony. The committee also heard SB 2855 on opioid antagonists, with the Insurance Division and HMSA noting that medically necessary opioid antagonists are already covered and suggesting the issue may be addressed through education or administrative fixes. Fentanyl and substance abuse groups supported the measure. SB 3045 on health insurance coverage for continuous glucose monitors drew broad support from diabetes and health organizations; HMSA said it had already expanded coverage for members on injectable insulin but raised concerns about supply constraints and said it had not yet seen an auditor study referenced in discussion. Members asked whether the bill would extend coverage beyond current policy. SB 2843 on domestic violence received support from the Public Defender’s Office, prosecutors, and victim-related organizations, who said the pilot program for misdemeanor domestic violence cases had reduced backlogs and improved court efficiency. A prosecutor also supported retaining coercive control as a petty misdemeanor tool in larger domestic violence cases. SB 2845 on healthcare facility access drew strong support from many health, legal, and advocacy groups, who said it would protect patients and staff from disruptive interference at healthcare facilities; one opponent argued it would chill lawful speech and protest and unfairly exempt labor demonstrations. The committee then heard SB 2854 and SB 3202, both healthcare-related measures, with testimony largely in support. SB 2854 drew comments from health and dental groups, and SB 3202 focused on workforce and licensing issues, including support for retired physicians volunteering, preceptor tax credits, and adding advanced midwifery and physician assistant-related provisions. The chair repeatedly enforced a one-minute testimony limit and moved through the agenda without recorded votes in the excerpt.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (09/29/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Services. Services.
  • </c> service providers are out there today. service providers are out there today.
  • </c> Services. Uh, good to see some of you. Services. Uh, good to see some of you.
  • Services. Um, included in some of your Services.
  • services for that child. Right. So um so services for that child. Right.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Finance Division 3 work session opened with routine announcements, including new and absent members, a tribute to former chair Rep. Jess Edwards, and an explanation that Division 3 is advisory and will make recommendations to full Finance. Chair Mooney also distributed a self-created index to the budget binder and reviewed the committee’s options under House Rule 45. Members discussed scheduling a future visit to the Veterans Home in Tilton, with several October dates unavailable, and the chair said she would circulate possible dates. The committee also reviewed the second-year budget context and sources of funding, including surplus monies, existing and new revenue streams, grants, reappropriations, and the rainy day fund. The committee then took up several retained bills and repeatedly heard that their substance had already been addressed in the budget. House Bill 519, funding the Waypoint Youth and Young Adult Shelter, was moved ITL and passed 10-0. House Bill 547, county reimbursement funds, was also moved ITL and passed 10-0 after members noted the reimbursement had been included in HB 2. House Bill 570, repealing the prescription drug affordability board, was moved ITL and passed 10-0, with minority members saying they still believed the board had value but acknowledging the repeal had already occurred in HB 2. House Bill 704, concerning caregiver respite and senior volunteer programs, received the most discussion. Mr. Ripple explained that most items were already funded or suspended in the budget, leaving only the senior volunteer grant program unfunded. Chair Mooney offered amendment 2963H to fund the RSVP program at $180,000 for one year, contingent on surplus funds, and DHHS witnesses explained that RSVP is a federally funded AmeriCorps program that would be added to existing state licensing structures. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee then heard House Bill 751, which would require licensure of outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities and create an ombudsman-related complaint process. DHHS witnesses said the bill had been narrowed substantially from an earlier certification model with multiple positions and IT costs to a licensing model using existing department infrastructure, reducing the fiscal note to $211,000 for one position. They also said the ombudsman section was no longer needed because licensed facilities would fall under existing oversight. Members questioned how many facilities exist and whether licensing fees would cover costs; DHHS said it did not know the full provider landscape and that licensing revenue across the board does not cover the department’s costs. Rep. Daniels then proposed amendment 2964H to form a study committee because of the remaining questions and lack of a clear revenue stream, and the committee was still discussing that amendment when the transcript ended.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • One of them being the Community Services Block Grant. And we can... Advance as quickly as you like.
  • The community development, the community services block grant, we also have CDBg and CSBg.
  • The services block grant comes from the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
  • The Community Services Block Grant is fantastic because, as I said, it is federal money administered.
  • The Community Services Block Grant supports probably about 3 to 4.
Bills: SB80 , SB1101 , SB1813 , SB1966
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 32 Apr 6th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cusack, relative to military credible service for judges, and referred to the Committee on Public Service
  • House Bill 4435, authorizing the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services
  • costs associated with the installation of low-pressure pumps on private property in future sewer service
  • An act authorizing the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services.
  • An act authorizing the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services.
Summary: The House convened, suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition by Mark J. Cusack concerning military credible service for judges, and referred it to the Committee on Public Service. The House then took up several local bills, including measures for Harwich affordable housing, a Charlemont tax on commercial recreation services, a Millis senior property tax exemption for school building construction projects, and Falmouth funding for low-pressure pumps in future sewer service areas. After suspending Rule 7A, the House ordered those bills to a third reading. The chamber also passed to be engrossed several bills on third reading: designating a Hopkinton bridge as the Major General Frank D. Merrill Memorial Bridge, amending the Nantucket town charter, creating a disability-related real property exemption in Swampscott, amending Arlington’s means-tested senior property tax exemption, and revising the Town of Reading Home Rule Charter. No objections were raised during these actions, and the bills advanced unanimously by voice vote. The House then considered House No. 5348, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill reported by Ways and Means with a total appropriation of $300 million. The House suspended the rules, ordered the bill to a third reading, passed it to be engrossed, and then approved it on final passage by the required separate constitutional vote, with three members voting in the affirmative and none in the negative. The House also adopted an order to adjourn until Wednesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:23:44.719><c> that</c> disruption to community services that disruption to community services
  • We had two open voter service busy.
  • </c> serviced, we also do a voter service serviced, we also do a voter service center<01:42:19.840><c
  • to the service center.
  • </c><01:52:42.639><c> Um,</c> the service center. Um, the service center.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2246, which would expand public financial disclosure requirements. The State Ethics Commission strongly supported the bill, saying broader disclosure could help restore public trust and potentially deter corruption, and it offered a clarifying amendment to make clear the requirement applies to board and commission members rather than all employees of listed agencies. Several organizations and individuals also testified in support. A committee member asked about the amendment, and the commission explained it was intended as a clarification rather than a substantive change. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2250, which would add homeless facilities to the locations covered by the drug-free-zone offense for promoting controlled substances. The Public Defender opposed the measure, arguing that many homeless facilities are unmarked and not easily identifiable, creating notice, fairness, and due process concerns and risking arbitrary enforcement. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying it targets distributors rather than users, that notice can be proven through evidence, and that the law is aimed at protecting vulnerable people in shelters and similar facilities. In questioning, senators asked how homeless facilities would be identified and whether the bill would cover all shelter models; the prosecutor said the definition is cross-referenced in statute and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii and other groups testified in opposition, while several service and advocacy groups testified in support. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2325, which would allow courts to review and potentially reduce sentences for certain juvenile offenders after 15 years if the person is not a danger to the community. Judiciary staff said the court supports the bill’s intent but noted Hawaii’s indeterminate sentencing structure leaves no alternative sentence for a court to reduce to, suggesting the measure may need structural sentencing changes or could instead be directed to the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Public defender representatives and youth-justice advocates supported the bill, emphasizing rehabilitation, adolescent brain development, trauma, and the need for a meaningful opportunity for release. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-25 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's a catastrophic cut, falling even on the debt service.
  • That's a catastrophic cut, falling even on the debt service.
  • see how we can keep those services, how we can improve those services, as opposed to cutting those services
  • some of these exceptions for family planning services, treatment for STDs, voluntary mental health services
  • , and voluntary substance abuse services.
Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed. On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Omnibus budget for health, children and families passes House floor 5/12/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:02:14.720><c> Backer,</c> medical services from Rep. Backer, medical services from Rep.
  • </c> health services grant was $17 million. health services grant was $17 million.
  • </c> today because of the lack of services today because of the lack of services that<00:39:18.480><c
  • Those services are very important.
  • Those services are very important.
Keywords: 1183, house
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:
  • Right now with our law enforcement, we are a direct service tribe.
  • Because we are a direct service tribe with IHS, are we going to be double dipping?
  • They brought washing semis to wash up emergency service infrastructure... ...up emergency service infrastructure
  • At Sacred Pipe, we’re not really in the business of duplicating services.
  • You're able to expand services.
Keywords: 908, all
MO
Transcript Highlights:
  • does not have to do the Health and Senior Services portion.
  • services to be covered by Medicaid.
  • This bill has an expansion of telehealth services.
  • We worked with the Department of Social Services, or Senior Services, to adjust the language to make
  • And places in order to have great family care and services.
Summary: The House first established a quorum after introductions of the Freedom of the Road Riders and Warsaw High School students. Members then took up House Bill 1855, a reporting bill on alpha-gal syndrome. The sponsor described the bill as a public health surveillance measure to add alpha-gal to Missouri’s reportable conditions, require lab reporting to the Department of Health and Senior Services, and send aggregated data to the CDC. Supporters said the bill would help identify hotspots, guide education and funding, and address a serious tick-borne condition affecting rural and urban Missourians alike. Opponents raised concerns about cost, false positives/negatives, and privacy, but the sponsor and others said the system would be HIPAA-compliant and de-identified at the federal level. Two amendments to HB 1855 were debated. An amendment changing the department’s follow-up authority from “may” to “shall” was adopted, with supporters arguing that if the legislature funds follow-up, the department should be required to do it. A second amendment creating an opt-in/opt-out consent process for reporting was rejected 41-10 after extensive debate over privacy, data collection, and whether consent would undermine disease surveillance. The House then adopted the House committee substitute for HB 1855 as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. The chamber next considered House Bills 2230 and 2978, a revised education measure aimed at reducing screen time in K-5 classrooms and encouraging handwriting and cursive instruction. The sponsor said the bill was based on research linking heavy screen use to poorer educational and behavioral outcomes, and supporters emphasized local control, parent access to screen-time policies, and the need to bring experts together through a state-level focus group. An amendment to exclude virtual school programs was adopted. The House then adopted the committee substitute for HB 2230 and 2978 as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House began debate on House Bill 2355, the Food Is Medicine Initiative. The sponsor said the bill would let Missouri use federal funds through 1115 waivers to pilot medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, nutrition counseling, and related interventions to improve health and lower Medicaid costs. Members generally supported the concept, citing food deserts and the benefits of better nutrition, but an amendment adding vitamin therapies and cleanup language prompted concern from one member about supplement quality and regulation; the transcript ends during that amendment discussion.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Higher Education - 02/24/26

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the president and CEO of Fairview Health Services.
  • That is not our uh laboratory services.
  • </c> had an evening Health and Human Services had an evening Health and Human Services uh<00:42:33.280
  • For the record, my name Health Services.
  • </c> on-ramp for the next decade of service on-ramp for the next decade of service to<00:53:09.200><c
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 2/12/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Because service is that necessary?
  • 00:32:48.080><c> in</c><00:32:48.480><c> Charles</c> service station like that in Charles service station
  • </c><00:43:41.680><c> to</c> programs and they provide services to programs and they provide services
  • Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program for Service Members and Veterans. >> Senate
Summary: The Senate convened with 39 members present, heard the invocation from Reverend Meredith West, and journalized her remarks. The chamber then recognized several guest groups and observances, including Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s Second District Corridor 1 for “100 Q’s in Annapolis Day,” the Kent Island High School boys lacrosse team for winning the Maryland 2A state championship, Arts Day participants, Rural Maryland Council members, Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition advocates, and visitors from the Maryland Judiciary. Senators also spoke about the meaning of Kente cloth during Black History Month, and the chamber recognized a birthday and thanked protocol staff for Valentine’s Day decorations. The Senate’s featured presentation was the annual Lincoln Day speech by the Senator from the 37th District. The senator reflected on Abraham Lincoln’s life, political career, and moral leadership, emphasizing his self-education, opposition to the expansion of slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and the idea that the nation’s founding principles of liberty and equality guided Lincoln through the Civil War. The minority leader praised the address, and the Senate agreed without objection to journalize the remarks. After the ceremonial portion, the Senate moved to business. Bond initiatives on the calendar were read and referred to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. The Executive Nominations Committee reported favorably on a list of recess appointees, including gubernatorial secretaries, district court judges, and a state board appointee, and the report was special ordered to Monday, February 16, 2026. The chamber then began second-reader consideration of Budget and Taxation bills: Senate Bill 25, altering the cyber security technology and service tax credit, was amended and ordered printed for third reading; Senate Bill 58, creating a property tax credit for retail service station conversions, was discussed with questions about who would receive the credit and why the incentive was needed, and consideration was ongoing when the transcript ended.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026

Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:09:05.839><c> I</c> authorized service provider anymore.
  • I authorized service provider anymore.
  • If service to put ink into your printer?
  • So, a lot of folks when you service.
  • There are different types of services available, and, for example, if you had a particular service where
Bills: SF0052 , SF0024
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Esparza worked over 50 years contributing to local journalism, a form of public service that is so often
  • Thank you, Assembly Member Soria, and thank you for your service.
  • She also arranged for mental health services to be available at her funeral.
  • She also arranged for mental health services to be available at her funeral and was honored by multiple
  • She lived a life of passion, resilience, and service through her advocacy and personal connections.
Keywords: 988, house, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 11 Jan 22nd, 2026

Idaho Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Help them to lead not from ego, but from love, not for status, but for service.
  • Help them to lead not from ego, but from love, not for status, but for service.
  • We have service organizations from throughout the state who are here today.
  • cities that have jumped on board to invest in these acts of service.
  • So Idaho is quite literally leading the way in acts of service. Thank you.
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.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I appreciate all of your service and your advocacy.
  • HB 2272, dental or optimistic services. License student loan services. HB 2309, earned wage access.
  • HB 2330, one electrical service providers. HB 2332, prohibition MRNA technology.
  • License student loan services 2309 earn wage access 2310 qualified marketplace 2316 middle school student
  • Speaker Pro Tem, with your permission, the Health and Human Services Committee has a special meeting
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the journal. Members then introduced the Doctor of the Day, Dr. John Lynch, and recognized several guest groups in the gallery, including Arizona electric co-op representatives, March of Dimes participants, CRNAs, AEA retirees, a University of Arizona legislative fellow, and ACLU visitors. Attendance was recorded at 58 present, one absent, and one excused. The chamber handled routine floor business, including temporary committee replacements, referral of HB 2677 from Judiciary to Public Safety and Law Enforcement, and the first reading and referral of a large number of House bills and one concurrent resolution. The bill list covered a wide range of topics, including education, appropriations, housing, taxes, health care, public safety, energy, water, labor, elections, and several measures related to abortion, firearms, and tribal affairs. Second reading of bills was also announced for another extensive set of measures. During announcements, members promoted a blood drive, a Veterans Caucus coffee-and-donuts event and lunch with a Department of Defense speaker, and several committee meetings or cancellations. No substantive debate or votes on legislation occurred beyond the procedural motions and the final motion to adjourn. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I appreciate all of your service and your advocacy: Maryland Calhoun, Tony Vakura, Ed Messing, and Ked
  • License student loan services; HB 2309, Earned Wage Access; HB 2310, Qualified Marketplace; HB 2316,
  • License student loan services 2309 earn wage access 2310 qualified marketplace 2316 middle school student
  • of 2327 identify information 2328 music corporation 2330 line sitting vectors 2330 one electrical service
  • Speaker Pro Tem, with your permission, the Health and Human Services Committee has a special meeting
Keywords: 1182, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • This meeting is being recorded for the General Services Department, and we will go ahead and call the
  • I'm the somewhat newly appointed director of the Legislative Council Service.
  • Uh, in 2024, our primary focus was assisting the Legislative council Service and developing a space and
  • Uh, that is the very first phase of what council service is going to be working on.
  • If this renewal is approved by the commission, the council Service would issue a new task order to ARC
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/10/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • Services. Services.
  • My focus is on how are people receiving services and are they receiving the services they need if they're
  • and are they receiving the services and are they receiving the services<00:54:13.080><c> they</c><00
  • </c><00:54:20.880><c> in</c> Department of Human Services in Department of Human Services in Minnesota
  • it says services provided by a provider it says services provided by a provider under<01:17:02.040><c
Bills: HF2354 , HF3621 , HF3429 , HF3483
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:25:27.760><c> we</c> and uh maintenance of the services we and uh maintenance of the services
  • and cable services to the statute.
  • emergency services, not to mention internet service to homes and businesses.
  • risking access to life-saving services risking access to life-saving emergency<01:51:22.800><c> services
  • not to mention emergency services not to mention internet<01:51:24.360><c> service</c><01:51:24.679>
Keywords: 1183, house