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Transcript Highlights:
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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Public Safety Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Behavioral health treatment services include applied behavioral analysis, commonly referred to as ABA
  • Recently, utilization of ABA services has grown significantly in both Medi-Cal and the commercial market
  • At the same time, we have seen several media reports documenting ABA services that were overcharged or
  • Our members provide applied behavioral analytic services, or ABA services, across a range of settings
  • Appreciate your service.
Summary: The committee met without a quorum and operated as a subcommittee while hearing several bills on public safety, parole, criminal justice oversight, Proposition 36 implementation, behavioral health, gang database reform, cargo theft, and nonconsensual intimate images. The chair explained hearing procedures and noted that SB 906 was pulled from the agenda. Several measures were heard but not voted on because quorum was lacking. SB 1446, a committee bill, would expand discretion in en banc parole review, make en banc votes public record, and allow CDCR referrals for sexually violent predator evaluation of certain incarcerated people serving determinate or indeterminate terms. Support came from the California District Attorneys Association; opposition came from the Ella Baker Center, Uncommon Law, public defenders, and others who argued it would add confusion, litigation risk, and unnecessary duplication. The author said the bill was intended to clarify review standards and improve transparency. SB 1278 would exclude certain sex offenses and habitual/one-strike offenders from elderly parole eligibility. The San Diego District Attorney’s Office and California District Attorneys Association supported it, citing cases such as Gregory Vogelsang and David Funston; opponents from Uncommon Law, the Ella Baker Center, and others argued elderly parole is already highly restrictive, evidence-based, and cost-effective. Vice Chair Seyarto strongly supported SB 1278, emphasizing victim justice and public safety. SB 1354 would bar out-of-state military personnel not operating under Title 10 from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the governor’s permission; a committee amendment removed a criminal penalty and left enforcement to the Attorney General. SB 926 would provide funding for Proposition 36 implementation, with committee amendments deleting a specific appropriation and shifting funding decisions to the budget process; supporters said counties need resources for treatment, probation, and administration, while opponents criticized the bill as fiscally reckless and duplicative. SB 874 would require background checks and clearer statewide standards for Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, especially ABA services for children; supporters said it would improve patient safety and program integrity. SB 1210 would extend CalGang-style oversight, notice, appeal, and DOJ regulation to all gang databases, not just shared ones; supporters described harms from inaccurate, unregulated local databases, while police chiefs opposed applying the CalGang framework to all local investigative files. The committee also heard SB 1019, which would create a DOJ cargo theft task force and add reporting requirements; supporters from BNSF, trucking, shipping, ports, and law enforcement said organized cargo theft is harming supply chains and worker safety, and no opposition was presented. Finally, SB 1217 would create a DOJ clearinghouse to help victims remove nonconsensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, from covered platforms; amendments narrowed the bill’s scope and clarified law enforcement’s role. The author and survivor witnesses described ongoing trauma from repeated reposting of exploitative images and argued the bill would provide a centralized removal process. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1217, with no final votes taken on the measures heard.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Rules Apr 21st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the ABA... You to wrap it up, please. Do you have any questions? Finish real quick.
  • Oh, so they're being, the ABA is calling them business associates.
  • So, they're being, the ABA is calling them business associates.
  • So, guys, thank you for your public service. All right. Okay.
  • Thank you, members of the committee, for your service in Florida. I waive in support.
Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. The sponsor explained that the bill, as amended, would align Florida law more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” requiring providers to furnish requested records within set timeframes, allowing a limited extension with notice, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several members asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill affected meaningful-use rules or post-mortem access. Multiple witnesses opposed the bill, arguing it could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with existing privacy rules, and burden providers; supporters said it would improve patient access and consistency. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. The bill would direct DEP to establish rules for synthetic turf and limit local governments from banning it if state rules are followed, while also addressing change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor work, building code updates, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and single-trade inspections. Amendments removed the pool and spa contractor provisions and the tall mass timber language. Testimony on the bill centered heavily on the pool industry, with contractors and the Florida Swimming Pool Association opposing expansion of scope to general and building contractors, while some speakers supported other parts of the bill. After adopting the amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. The bill would allow minors to be tested for STDs without parental consent but require parental consent for treatment, expand parents’ rights to access records and control certain health decisions, and restrict health care services, medical procedures, and biofeedback devices for minors absent consent or an exception. An amendment moved survey and questionnaire provisions into the education code, added an explicit court-order exception, clarified DNA and biofeedback provisions, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions. The committee heard extensive public testimony both for and against the bill, with supporters emphasizing parental authority and opponents warning it could delay STI treatment, mental health care, and other services for vulnerable minors. The transcript ends during public testimony on the bill, before any final committee action is shown.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Apr 21st, 2025

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the ABA... Do you want to wrap it up, please? Do you have any questions? Finish real quick.
  • Oh, so the ABA is calling them business associates.
  • So, they're being, the ABA is calling them business associates.
  • So, guys, thank you for your public service. All right. Okay.
  • It's a professional duty to provide the services that they feel comfortable providing.
Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. Sponsor Senator Grall explained an amendment that aligned the bill more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” allowing a 14-day extension, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several senators asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill applied post-mortem; Grall said the bill was limited to authorized access during the patient’s life. Testimony was largely opposed, with health information and provider groups warning that the bill could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with HIPAA and meaningful-use rules, burden facilities, and improperly broaden access to portals and sensitive records. Supporters argued it would improve patient access and speed. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote after debate on the bill as amended. The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. Grall described provisions on synthetic turf, change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor scope, tall mass timber, pool and spa contractor scope, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and solar/energy storage inspections. Two amendments were adopted: one removed pool and spa contractor language and delayed the change-order provision until July 1, 2025; the other removed the tall mass timber section. Pool contractors testified against the scope expansion in the original bill, while others supported the remaining provisions. Senators raised concerns about the Florida Building Commission process and how the public-works language might affect small-business participation, but the bill as amended was ultimately reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. Grall said the bill would require parental consent for most minor health care decisions, allow parental access to records, restrict surveys/questionnaires, and limit use of biofeedback devices, while preserving certain exceptions such as emergency care and STD testing. An amendment clarified questionnaire opt-outs for K-12 students, added court-order exceptions, addressed DNA sampling for criminal investigations, refined biofeedback language, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions; it was adopted. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against: supporters said it restored parental authority and protected children from decisions they are not equipped to make, while opponents argued it would endanger minors seeking confidential STI, mental health, or abuse-related care, especially in unsafe homes. Senators also debated whether the bill would conflict with existing laws and whether it could leave some minors untreated. The transcript ends during continued public testimony on the bill.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • And the reason is it wraps people in services.
  • And the reason is it wraps people in services.
  • And the majority of these households do not need any further services.
  • Not the delivery driver who verified the ID, and not the bill that made the service possible.
  • programs, externships, and pro bono services, which involve students and community service.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance May 13th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Control of our PBM services.
  • What's our cost to provide a rebate aggregation service or rebate administration service?
  • It's around what's our cost for us to provide that service.
  • What's our cost to provide a rebate aggregation service or rebate administration service?
  • We run our rebate aggregation services through Prime, who then services under Ascent, which is part of
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • > who</c><00:09:15.000><c> work</c><00:09:15.200><c> in</c> service workers, people who work in service
  • We are one of the largest providers of homeownership services in the state.
  • ,</c><00:57:16.160><c> and</c><00:57:16.320><c> navigate</c> engage with their servicer, and navigate
  • engage with their servicer, and navigate options<00:57:17.120><c> that</c><00:57:17.240><c> can</c><
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Committee, February 25, 2026 PM 1

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
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  • . service. service.
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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health & Long-Term Care Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Health & Long-Term Care

Transcript Highlights:
  • bill before you is Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2110 concerning personnel for ambulance service
  • This creates a requirement versus a suggestion that hospitals coordinate with ambulance service providers
  • specify that, within the additional recurring charges, it does not change based on care setting or services
  • We have Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2110 before us concerning personnel for ambulance service
Bills: HB2340, HB2540, HB2113
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 12th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill also provides an avenue of protection for our veteran service organizations by allowing them
  • The bill also provides an avenue of protection for our veteran service organizations by allowing them
  • This amendment creates a new section of law to require a licensed mortgage or money service business
  • This amendment prohibits a money service business from avoiding disciplinary...
  • Josh Alba Shan, American Financial Services Association, waiving in support. Thank you, sir.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, as it is right now, you can come and do geotechnical holes around landfills, service stations, protection
  • They want parents who care about their kids to continue buying these goods and services.
  • <00:10:34.079><c> these</c><00:10:34.399><c> goods</c><00:10:34.640><c> and</c><00:10:34.880><c> services
  • </c><00:10:36.000><c> And</c><00:10:36.240><c> so</c> buying these goods and services.
  • And so buying these goods and services.
Bills: HB69, HB114, HB161
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Services. Services.
  • So those services can be used at an investigative level or as a general adult services level.
  • It's access to services.
  • It's access to services. It's just a way It's access to services.
  • </c> Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Summary: The committee’s first interim meeting opened with roll call and a reminder that Kentucky had 8,641 children in out-of-home care with active placements as of June 1, 2025. The first presentation was from the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK), a donor-funded camp in Scottsville that serves children with lifelong illnesses and disabilities at no charge. Representatives described the camp’s history, its year-round family retreats and summer sessions, its medical and accessibility supports, and its impact on campers’ confidence and independence. They said CCK has served more than 43,000 campers from 46 states and 13 countries, including 22,000 from Kentucky, and noted plans to reach all 120 Kentucky counties. CCK also outlined future capital needs: a new art barn and a medical lodge. The organization said the art barn project would cost $2.5 million, with a legislative request of $1.5 million, and the medical lodge would cost $2.875 million, with a legislative request of $1.75 million. Members responded very positively, with several praising the camp’s work and one member asking about operational challenges. CCK said its main challenges are awareness, staff and volunteer recruitment, and expanding medical and housing capacity; it also said it is accredited by the American Camp Association and receives health and safety visits and audits. The committee then moved to a presentation on adult protective services and state guardianship programs from Jessica Wayne and Cliff Bryant of DCBS. They explained the legal framework for guardianship, the difference between full and limited guardianship/conservatorship, emergency appointments, and the state’s role as a last-resort guardian when no family member or private entity is available. They reported 4,464 individuals under state guardianship as of June 1, with most cases involving dementia, developmental disability, intellectual disability, nursing home or long-term care placement, severe mental illness, or brain injury. They also said the division has 89 field workers across 14 regional offices, with an average caseload of 52 and a goal of reducing that into the mid-40s through additional hiring.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Mar 27th, 2025

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Last year, the Department of State Health Services also estimated that 21,083 women in Texas would be
  • If they qualify under this, is it for these particular services?
  • By the state health center, that’s where all the service is done, so it would just be added.
  • Telepharmacies can improve access to pharmaceutical services. for the elderly and disabled.
  • Telepharmacies can extend the hours of operation with around-the-clock services.