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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senator Manka Dhingra Press Conference Feb 13th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- It simply maintains the life-saving, evidence-based, trauma-informed programs that exist today.
- If we fail to act, programs will close, and when programs close, people fall through the cracks.
- It simply maintains the life-saving, evidence-based, trauma-informed programs that exist today.
- If we fail to act, programs will close, and when programs close, people fall through the cracks.
- You're talking about red states. ...survivor program. It was replicated in Tennessee.
Summary:
Washington State Sen. Manka Dhingra opened a press conference focused on survivor-centered policies and funding for victim services, saying the state should continue supporting survivors despite a difficult budget climate and reduced federal support. She highlighted prior state actions such as extending the statute of limitations for sexual assault, restricting firearms for abusers, protecting survivors from discrimination, easing access to protection orders, and addressing female genital mutilation, while emphasizing the need to fund services that are trauma-informed and victim-centered.
Much of the event focused on the request to restore about $21.38 million in victim services funding. Colleen McIngles of the King County Children’s Justice Center warned that without the funding, programs statewide would close, eliminating forensic interviewers, advocates, and coordinated response teams. Kate Garvey of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center said agencies have already laid off staff and are triaging clients, and that the money would only maintain existing services. Several speakers tied the need for funding to broader public safety and survivor support, including references to federal VOCA cuts and the national reckoning over the Epstein case.
Legislators also discussed several bills. Sen. T’wina Nobles described SB 5169, which would reduce the need for child victims and witnesses to repeatedly relive trauma in court. Rep. Jamila Taylor and Rep. Roger Goodman discussed HB 1591, which would provide mitigating treatment, resentencing options, and possible vacatur for survivors whose criminal conduct was connected to coercion or abuse. Rep. Chris Stearns and Sen. Tina Orwall discussed court-process reforms in SB 6017 and related efforts to prevent retraumatization of sexual assault survivors, along with recognition of female genital mutilation as sexual assault. Rep. Lauren Davis shared her personal experience with domestic violence and argued that cuts to system-based victim advocacy have left many survivors without support. The press conference also celebrated unanimous Senate passage of the Ebony Alert bill, which advocates said is needed to improve responses to missing Black women and girls; speakers urged the House to pass it next.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
2026 Session preview with House DFL Caucus Leader Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids) Feb 6th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And we need to make sure that these programs are doing what they're intended to do and serving those
- So we'll be very focused on eliminating fraud and strengthening those programs so they can do the important
- Is this an area that state programs.
- And we need to make sure<00:04:25.680><c> that</c><00:04:25.840><c> these</c><00:04:26.160><c> programs
- so they can do the those programs so they can do the important<00:04:37.199><c> work</c><00:04:37.440
Summary:
House DFL leader Stevenson said the tied House will require cooperation, noting the caucus has tried to model bipartisan work through co-chairs and that he has a good working relationship with Speaker Damuth. He highlighted the three new DFL special-election winners—Xp Lee, Shelley Buck, and Meg Luger-Nikolai—as bringing health, tribal leadership, nonprofit, labor, and education experience to the chamber.
On policy, Stevenson said DFLers want to push back against certain federal immigration enforcement tactics, including masked officers and warrantless entries, and tied the issue to the murder of former Speaker Melissa Hortman. He also said the caucus will pursue gun restrictions such as bans on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, binary triggers, and ghost guns, while acknowledging that Republican leadership would need to allow a floor vote for any bill to advance. He added that DFLers are open to and will lead on fraud prevention, especially in programs serving vulnerable Minnesotans, and said those who steal public funds should face prison.
Looking ahead to the second year of the biennium, Stevenson said he hopes for a large bonding bill focused on statewide infrastructure needs, but warned he will not support using bonding as leverage for unrelated policy concessions. He also said affordability will be a major focus, especially food, energy, housing, and health care costs, and argued Minnesota should try to counter rising premiums and hold insurers and pharmaceutical companies accountable.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Regulated Industries Jan 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This program is fully optional for each vet.
- This program is fully optional for each vet.
- and has passed a to be used only by an individual who has successfully completed an approved program
- This program would provide loan repayment support for three veterinarians per year who would work in
- Saying that VPAs and the currently designed programs would have less clinical...
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up two bills. First, it considered SB 754 on heated tobacco products. The sponsor said the bill would define heated tobacco products and exempt them from the cigarette tax, arguing they are a less harmful alternative for nicotine users. Senators asked about youth access and regulation, and the sponsor said he would research those issues further. A representative of the Florida Retail Federation appeared in support, and the committee voted the bill favorably.
The committee then heard SB 796 on veterinary medicine, after adopting a delete-everything amendment. The amended bill would create a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role, allowing individuals with a master’s degree and national competency exam to perform certain delegated veterinary tasks under a licensed veterinarian’s responsible supervision. It also expanded the allowable period for telehealth prescriptions for flea and tick products and other medications. Supporters said the bill would expand access to care, reduce costs, and help address veterinary shortages, while opponents from the Florida Veterinary Medical Association argued the proposal was unnecessary, could create safety and federal-law concerns, and that existing veterinary technicians and other workforce measures were a better solution. After testimony and debate, the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably.
During final debate, several senators said the VPA proposal was more limited and better balanced than earlier versions, with the veterinarian retaining liability and control over delegated duties. The sponsor closed by emphasizing rising veterinary costs, shortages of care, and the need for more affordable access for pet owners. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Convention of the California Legislature State of the Judiciary Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We also continue to focus on other key issues and programs of mutual interest and concern, and I'd like
- The program covers training and cost and exam fees for aspiring court interpreters with the commitment
- Because this is a five-year pilot, we believe that the program will help address the growing need for
- Next, the court-appointed special advocate, or CASA, programs.
- We have 45 CASA programs in 52 counties.
Summary:
The California Legislature met in joint convention for the annual State of the Judiciary address, with judges and justices from across the state in attendance along with Governor Newsom and other statewide officials. The opening included prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the formal introduction of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the California Supreme Court justices. Speakers emphasized the importance of judicial independence, the courts’ role in protecting rights and democracy, and the value of collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches.
Chief Justice Guerrero focused on the state of the judicial branch, beginning with budget pressures from prior cuts and noting partial restoration in the governor’s proposed budget, while urging continued stable funding for courts, court-appointed counsel, and judgeships in high-need counties. She highlighted the expansion and benefits of remote proceedings, ongoing judicial vacancies, workload growth, and efforts to improve data collection and case-weighting. She also discussed implementation of the CARE Act, the court interpreter workforce pilot, CASA and kin-first child welfare efforts, courthouse security and facilities projects, and the judiciary’s work on generative AI guardrails.
A major portion of the address addressed the recent problems with the California bar exam and broader State Bar oversight. Guerrero said the court would pursue remedies for examinees harmed by the failures and would strengthen admissions oversight, including the role of the Committee of Bar Examiners. She also reiterated support for pro bono legal services and discussed immigration-related courthouse access, citing state laws limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in courthouses. The convention concluded after remarks thanking the judiciary and Legislature, and the joint session adjourned without any recorded votes or formal legislative action.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/22/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- in our adult program.
- Support Program in our adult program. Support Program in our adult program.
- . program. program.
- </c> resilience programs. resilience programs.
- </c> do the RX program? do the RX program?
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 27th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Adding a diversion program for retail theft when 70... ...program for retail theft when 70% of the state
- . ...to give them diversion programs.
- There are a number of programs available to help individuals who are hungry.
- I come from a county that has a program that stands against retail theft.
- You want to bring up that we have programs that are available?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/09/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- :04:54.840><c> integrity</c> asking about the program integrity asking about the program integrity language
- </c> on public programs. on public programs.
- Um, the Senate demonstrated support for the 340B program, which is an existing program that allows us
- , which is an existing the 340B program, which is an existing program<01:32:39.680><c> that</c><01:32
- A little history the BI program.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> with this program. with this program.
- </c> programs. So this removes that loophole. programs. So this removes that loophole.
- </c> standing order for uh certain programs standing order for uh certain programs to<01:11:45.199><c
- </c><01:11:58.880><c> which</c> makes it easier for these programs which makes it easier for these programs
- This program previously was referred to as the intensive treatment in foster care program.
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
assisted living, healthcare, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- we call it, the TCUP program.
- We have a TCUP program. Just work with the TCUP program.
- The Compassionate Use Program.
- Most of these programs, like the T-CUP program, if I am enrolled in that program, according to the alcohol
- Use Program.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process
Summary:
The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> identified services or programs identified services or programs including<00:41:50.720><c> housing
- </c><00:41:51.200><c> programs</c> including housing programs including housing programs um<00:41:53.120
- programs programs that<00:58:01.320><c> leaves</c><00:58:01.560><c> a</c><00:58:01.640><c> gap</c><00
- </c> underpayment from government programs underpayment from government programs over<01:06:06.160><c
- </c> you well know for government programs you well know for government programs has<01:07:43.359><c>
Committee:
Senate Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of any of the 2023 programs in terms of additional funding.
- of programs that are already done.
- </c><01:01:10.039><c> to</c> in through these formula programs to in through these formula programs to
- </c> few days we've started to have program few days we've started to have program officers<01:03:02.119
- I'm wondering what effect this is having on the program.
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- California already recognizes limits in other parole programs, such as the youth offender parole program
- The elderly parole program for parole is strenuous.
- I'm a senior program associate at VERA California.
- but also reinforces trust in the Medi-Cal program.
- It also upholds the original intent of the program.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (05/06/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, this is a subject near and program.
- locally, working with our vendor to get them programmed.
- locally, working with our vendor to get them programmed.
- locally, working with our vendor to get them programmed.
- locally, working with our vendor to get them programmed.
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- , foster family agencies, and other programs serving youth in the child welfare system.
- , foster family agencies, and other programs serving youth in the child welfare system.
- These programs are not new. They have been the law in the state for 25 to 30 years.
- Well, I think, again, it's a voluntary program. Counties can choose to do that or not.
- All right, everyone, quick programming note. We are going to do a couple quick motions.
Committee:
House Public Safety
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:14:11.360><c> um</c> the ergonomic safety grant program um the ergonomic safety grant program
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. apprenticeship programming, creating apprenticeship programming
- There are three professions program.
- What is the impact on government programs?
- There were some government programs?
Committee:
Senate Labor
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- got it thank you thank you sir program got it thank you thank you sir man<00:16:29.480><c> Senator</
- ><c> s</c> uh dual language immersion program s uh dual language immersion program s that<00:20:59.480
- So this is trying to encapsulate the uniqueness of dual language immersion programs.
- That program actually generated more teachers of color than anything we've done to date.
- I'll just withdraw. program here in Minnesota um like these program here in Minnesota um like these tier
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Mar 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So that we can establish that program.
- Clean Water Program.
- surface water quality program.
- a program in New Mexico.
- training programs.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 8, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> program specialist. program specialist.
- </c> program operations. program operations.
- </c> uh especially for federal programs. uh especially for federal programs.
- program? program?
- </c><04:43:50.400><c> and</c> program and improve the program and program and improve the program and
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Budget Office Oversight Commission 1/22/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and I'm with the fiscal affairs program at<00:04:34.960><c> the</c><00:04:35.040><c> National</c><00
- </c> broader economy or outside of a program broader economy or outside of a program area,<00:29:58.240
- </c><00:34:43.520><c> and</c> within the realm of of the program and within the realm of of the program
- </c><01:00:00.079><c> so</c> that administering those programs so that administering those programs so
- Many of us can programs are implemented?
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (9-9-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- . program. program.
- </c> programs at each of the add districts. programs at each of the add districts.
- This is not a benefit program.
- </c> uh program administered nationally. uh program administered nationally.
- program program with<01:21:33.200><c> less</c><01:21:33.640><c> overhead?
Summary:
The committee first approved the August 12 minutes and then handled a large agenda of 355 contracts totaling about $278.7 million. It agreed to defer three Office of Energy Policy items to the October 2025 meeting and reviewed a deferred Kentucky Educational Television contract without objection. The main substantive discussion centered on two University of Louisville legal services PSC amendments and a Seven Counties Services MOA item.
For the University of Louisville items, members questioned a large increase in hourly rates and the scope of the legal services, especially complex litigation work and a Colorado estate matter. University officials said the contracts followed an RFP, involved specialized litigation, included local counsel where required, and were expected to be offset by savings in other PSCs and by a potential financial recovery in the Colorado matter. The committee also discussed whether the $125 hourly rate was a statutory requirement or committee policy; the chair later said staff would verify whether it was an executive-branch regulation or statutory rate. Both University of Louisville items were ultimately approved, though Senator Meredith voted no on one and Senator Douglas explained his support while urging future adjustments and more information sharing.
The Seven Counties Services contract drew questions about how the $18.7 million would be used and whether federal changes could affect future funding. Cabinet officials described 988 crisis response, outpatient mental health and substance use treatment, prevention, recovery, and harm-reduction services, and said they were monitoring federal developments daily. Representative Petrie and Senator Thomas pressed the cabinet on the long-running Seven Counties bankruptcy and the need to push for resolution; officials said the matter was pending on a motion for reconsideration and that they would try to help move it along. The contract was approved.
At the end of the meeting, the committee approved the remaining agenda items as reviewed without objection, but Senator Meredith voted no on the blanket approval motion because of numerous retroactive contract requests and what she said were insufficient explanations such as administrative error or staff being on conference. She said retroactive approvals should be rare and supported stronger internal controls.