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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services May 20th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Rachel Mercer Garcia, who is the um analyst for the CYFD block, Eric Chenier, who's the Healthcare Authority
- so uh this came to me at an NCSL meeting and they're asking states to please reach out to their congressional
- Madam Chair, I believe we should have the Healthcare Authority and the Department of Health come and
- , in different departments in the state will be overseeing the AI part, you know, the healthcare authority
- This is, was their recommendation in order to maintain our authority as a state.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Alzheimer's Task Force Innovation & Research Subcommittee Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that’s not a policy objective or not represented, but maybe our Congressional Delegation needs
- But maybe our Congressional Delegation should be aware of some of this funding.
- it more of a council, or do we need to ensure that it has a little bit of independence or shared authority
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- These are ...authored papers. These are papers that ASU signs off on.
- Now they also co-authored two different such... Regulations when they took the money.
- , the final authority over what election results to certify and not... ...final authority over what election
- The people did not get to choose who is going to exercise that authority.
- to authorize it.
Summary:
The committee heard an extended presentation and discussion on Arizona higher education research security, focused heavily on Arizona State University’s foreign funding, international partnerships, and alleged ties to Chinese military-affiliated institutions. The presenter argued that ASU and the Arizona Board of Regents had not been transparent about foreign gifts, contracts, and research collaborations, especially those involving the Chinese “Seven Sons” universities, and said the committee would pursue a congressional referral and other federal review. A strike-everything amendment to SB 1060 was described but then withdrawn; the underlying SB 1327 was then taken up as a companion measure requiring ABOR to adopt university research security policies and submit annual reports on those policies and on foreign contributions over $250,000. The committee heard testimony in support from Marina Macklin, who said the bill would help protect dual-use and defense-relevant research from being funneled to China’s military ecosystem, and she answered questions about biosecurity, semiconductors, AI model theft, and election systems. After debate, SB 1327 was approved on a 4-2 vote, with Delos Santos and Marquez voting no and Colloden, Powell, and the chair voting yes; the chair stated his support was to keep missile, armor, guidance, and other technology safe from the Chinese government.
The committee then heard SB 1803, a veterans’ consumer-protection bill regulating private companies that help veterans file disability claims. The bill would prohibit unaccredited persons from preparing, presenting, or prosecuting veterans’ benefits matters, require service agreements to be filed with the Attorney General, cap compensation, ban certain practices such as overseas call centers and in-house doctors, and create consumer-fraud enforcement authority. Sponsor Sen. Gallin said the measure was intended to add guardrails for veterans and prevent bad actors from taking excessive fees or misleading claimants. Testimony from Veterans Guardian representatives supported the bill as a way to create transparency and preserve veterans’ choice while regulating the industry; they said many veterans seek private help after unsuccessful attempts with free services and that the bill would not eliminate competition. Opponents and skeptical members questioned whether the bill would effectively legalize one business model while restricting others, whether the contingent-fee structure was consumer-friendly, and whether the companies were engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. The discussion also referenced prior federal and state litigation involving similar laws and the possibility of future federal accreditation reform. The transcript ends during continued questioning on SB 1803, before a final vote is shown.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- With me today, I have the Secretary of the Health Care Authority, which is over this program, and I have
- Chair, Senator, I'm going to defer to the Secretary of the Health Care Authority. Mr.
- action to renew it. ...completely, and there is no flexibility now under new congressional action to
- Chair, Senator, the taxes continue to get paid to all the taxing authorities as they were originally
- Chair, Senator, the taxes continue to get paid to all the taxing authorities as they were originally
Committee:
Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 101, which would repeal the July 1, 2030 sunset on the Health Care Delivery and Access Act and make the hospital provider-tax program permanent. The sponsor, the Health Care Authority secretary, and the New Mexico Hospital Association said the program has generated substantial federal Medicaid matching funds and has supported hospital workforce, quality, and infrastructure investments, especially in rural areas. Members asked why the sunset existed originally and whether federal changes under H.R. 1 would phase the program down; the secretary explained the sunset was meant as a review point, but that federal law now prevents creating a new similar program if this one expires. The committee heard support from hospital and business representatives, no opposition, and voted due pass 7-0.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 58, as amended, which extends the property tax abatement period for metropolitan redevelopment areas from a fixed seven years to up to 14 years. The sponsor and Albuquerque redevelopment officials said the change would give local governments more flexibility to structure projects based on financial need, while still preserving current tax payments and encouraging redevelopment of blighted or underused areas. Several supporters, including realtors and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber, argued the longer window would improve certainty for developers and help spur housing and other reinvestment. Some members raised concerns about lost revenue for schools and whether the tool could be overused, but were told the program applies only in designated redevelopment areas and is intended to leverage future higher assessments. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended 7-0.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 55, which increases New Mexico’s state solar tax credit from 10% to 30% after the federal credit was reduced, and raises the individual cap from $6,000 to $15,000 while keeping the overall annual program cap at $30 million. The sponsor and numerous solar industry, business, and clean-energy advocates said the change is needed to prevent layoffs, stabilize the rooftop solar market, support local jobs, and preserve grid and affordability benefits for customers. Members asked about permitting, certification, consumer protection, and whether battery storage was included; the sponsor said the bill covers rooftop solar only, the credit is refundable, and EMNRD certifies systems before credits are issued. The committee heard broad support, no opposition, and voted due pass 7-0 before adjourning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tax Expenditure Review Commission annual report 2/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- a federal entity or agency that's responsible to conduct tax expenditure evaluations, but the Congressional
- The Congressional Research Service provides a balanced assessment of the federal tax expenditures based
- The Congressional Research Service provides a balanced assessment of the federal tax expenditures based
- The Congressional Research Service periodically publishes a compendium of federal tax expenditures for
- The Congressional Research Service provides a balanced assessment of the federal tax expenditures based
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 02/20/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- does have authority uh in this<00:05:15.080><c> space</c><00:05:16.080><c> so</c><00:05:17.039><c> in
- So the CFPB also has authority to do those exams, and so that authority from Commerce will not go away
- </c><00:48:59.680><c> field</c><00:49:00.000><c> hearing</c> organize the Congressional field hearing
- organize the Congressional field hearing in<00:49:00.440><c> Minneapolis</c><00:49:01.319><c> where<
- I don't have that authority now.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 34 (2-25-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, there being 33 members present, the Senate is declared authorized and prepared to do business
- :05:30.720><c> is</c> present, Corman's declared Senate is present, Corman's declared Senate is authorized
- </c> authorized and prepared to do business. authorized and prepared to do business.
- We're going to have the keynote speaker, uh Vincent Evans, who's the executive director of the Congressional
- </c> executive director of the Congressional executive director of the Congressional Black<00:47:12.560
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session E May 12th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Florida Senate, and Daniel Perez, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, by virtue of the authority
- vested in us by our Florida House of Representatives, by virtue of the authority vested in us by Article
- That the committees and subcommittees of either house of the Legislature are authorized to consider legislation
- the purview of this proclamation from this state forward. ...either house of the Legislature are authorized
- He represented Florida's Eighth Congressional District, the Space Coast, in Congress for 16 years until
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- economic growth, and whereas Taiwan's International Trade Administration and the Arizona Commerce Authority
- and recognize that UNGA Resolution 2758 does not exclude Taiwan's international participation nor authorize
- the Department of North American Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Director of the Congressional
- He previously spent 12 years posted in Washington, D.C., serving across congressional, political, and
- and emergency powers during times of peace, that undermine voting rights, that usurp legislative authority
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, approved the journal, and received routine communications from the governor and House. The body then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House bills, including HB 2369 on photo-enforcement traffic citations, HB 2423 on advanced math course enrollment, HB 2481 on school district financial records, HB 2621 on access to special education in public schools, and HB 2756 on public utilities and high-load factor customers. Each of these bills received amendments and were advanced with do pass recommendations. Members discussed HB 2423 at length, with supporters saying it would better identify high-achieving students for advanced math while critics argued the larger issue was funding and teacher shortages. HB 2756 also drew debate over data centers, utility reporting, and ratepayer impacts, but was amended and advanced. The Committee of the Whole then rose and reported its recommendations, which the Senate adopted.
The Senate also adopted a proclamation supporting stronger Arizona and U.S. relations with Taiwan, and welcomed Taiwan’s Director General Jason Poyon Ma. The chamber calendared HB 2192 for additional Committee of the Whole consideration, adopted a Bolick amendment clarifying that telecom and broadband providers are not included in the definition of online hosting platform, and advanced the bill as amended. Later, the Senate took up third-reading votes on multiple measures, including HB 2249, HB 2482, HB 2641, HB 2661, HB 2662, HB 2673, HB 2745, HB 2752, HB 2895, HB 2923, and several House concurrent memorials on foreign ownership, endangered species, and related federal policy. Most passed, though several senators explained no votes on grounds such as budget concerns, policy objections, or opposition to limiting testimony or subpoena enforcement authority.
At the end of the session, the Senate also passed HB 2369, HB 2423, HB 2481, HB 2621, HB 2756, HB 2192, and other listed bills by recorded roll call, with final vote totals announced for each. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, bills were properly assigned, and committee announcements were made for the following Monday. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas Taiwan's International Trade Administration and the Arizona Commerce Authority signed a memorandum
- and recognize that UNGA Resolution 2758 does not exclude Taiwan's international participation nor authorize
- He previously spent 12 years posted in Washington, D.C., serving across congressional, political, and
- amending Section 41-1502 and 41-1504, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to the Arizona Commerce Authority
- and emergency powers during times of peace, that undermine voting rights, that usurp legislative authority
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> through the public facilities authority. through the public facilities authority.
- All of these bills would authorize an additional $334 million in trunk highway bonds.
- County. all would authorize I35 in Scott County. all would authorize trunk<00:38:56.720><c> highway</
- </c> 2008, including 118 billion authorized 2008, including 118 billion authorized under<00:40:08.800
- </c> what I'm hearing from a congressional what I'm hearing from a congressional delegation<00:45:17.040
Bills:
HF220 , HF230 , HF240 , HF241 , HF295 , HF429 , HF490 , HF505 , HF574 , HF576 , HF581 , HF865 , HF918 , HF1085 , HF1449 , HF1452 , HF1454 , HF602
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
Keywords:
HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Mar 27, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 40
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- federal president has said he may or may not do, but it is in fact part of the blueprint of the congressional
- </c><01:02:27.480><c> budget</c> blueprint of the congressional budget blueprint of the congressional
- There are going to be many employers there ranging from state, county, and congressional offices.
- 01:26:02.320><c> county,</c><01:26:03.440><c> uh</c><01:26:03.760><c> and</c><01:26:04.080><c> congressional
- </c> from state, county, uh and congressional from state, county, uh and congressional offices.<01:26
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, members, questions to the author on Senate File 1171?
- All right, members, questions to the author on Senate File 1171?
- Oh, yes, excuse me, to the author on Senate File 1171. Thank you.
- First, I'm so sorry that I misled you, but secondly, um, this is for the author, Senator Kopec.
- </c><00:31:41.200><c> is</c> the way because I'm a co-author is the way because I'm a co-author is planning
Committee:
Senate Transportation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- 1288, appeals court division to elimination; SB 1308, an adversary fraud appropriation; SCR 1011, congressional
- 1288, appeals court division to elimination; SB 1308, an adversary fraud appropriation; SCR 1011, congressional
- sb12887 stock guarding act in management areas sb 1308 for an adversary fraud appropriation sr 1011 congressional
Summary:
The Arizona Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed attendance, and approved the prior journal. Several senators then used points of personal privilege to introduce guests and recognize visitors, including Chaplain Ron Lagata, an Air Force air traffic controller apprentice shadowing Senator Gabaldón, a guest of Senator Farnsworth, and a group connected to Arizona’s space industry and Special Olympics Arizona.
Senator Bolick read a proclamation for “Not in Our State,” condemning human trafficking and calling on Arizonans, schools, churches, nonprofits, law enforcement, and businesses to work together to prevent trafficking and support victims. Senator Tothley then gave an emotional statement about the death of an eight-year-old girl in his community, criticized delays in the turquoise alert system, and urged statewide changes so alerts go out more quickly and broadly. The Senate observed a moment of silence in the child’s memory.
The chamber then moved through second reading of a long list of bills and resolutions covering topics such as counseling after traumatic events, military permitting, EMS reciprocity, election procedures, court-ordered treatment, assisted living, juvenile detention education, Alzheimer’s funding, gaming appropriations, short-term rentals, law enforcement mask prohibitions, fire district formation, prison and correction officer issues, port of entry funding, appeals court structure, and congressional term limits. Several bills were also referred to committees, including measures on voting centers, candidate petition circulators, weather modification, federal land acquisition consent, bleed control kits, foreign donations, unemployment benefits, and SNAP purchases. The Senate also announced upcoming committee meetings and then adjourned until Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 108 May 2nd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have to tread carefully whenever we infringe into another branch of government's authority.
- I'm not licensed in Arizona, so I don't have the authority to do that in Arizona.
- Any revenue increase is incidental to the law's main purpose and the state's authority to collect or
- to collect or the state's authority to collect or retain<02:44:46.800><c> revenue</c><02:44:47.120><
- Because this expands the government's taxing authority. What about a tax?
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's kind of going the congressional hearing route just to speed things up a little bit because we've
- So it's kind of going the congressional hearing route just to speed things up a little bit because we've
- Four percent of the total authorized tax credits were retroactively applied, $1,105,000.
- FY 2025, 4% of the total authorized tax credits were retroactively applied $1,105,000.
- And in this case, I really struggle with Missouri being that legislative authority where we're going
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 27, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Seniors are facing unnecessary delays, burdensome prior authorization requirements, and inappropriate
- </c> delays, burdensome prior authorization delays, burdensome prior authorization requirements,<00:10
- Customs and Border Protection's authority to share information about packaging, product specifications
- Customs and Border Protection's authority to share information about packaging, product specifications
- </c> behalf of New Jerseys 10th Congressional behalf of New Jerseys 10th Congressional District,<07:27
Bills:
HB3317 , HCR75 , HR227 , HB7959 , HB8364 , HB6431 , HB6903 , HB5334 , HB2347 , HB5366 , HB6495 , HB7971 , HB6956 , HB4930
Keywords:
gratuity, death benefit, civil servants, line of duty, federal employees, compensation, survivor benefits, emergency appropriations, Iran, military force, War Powers Resolution, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, Congress, national security, agriculture, National Agriculture Day, support, industry impact, celebration
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 41st Legislative Day Jun 25th, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Delaware has both the authority and the responsibility to protect that.
- I don't believe our law enforcement wants that authority.
- I don't believe our law enforcement wants that authority.
- I don't believe our law enforcement wants that authority.
- So for you to speak with authority on it, I find a bit difficult. Not your fault.
Summary:
The Senate reconvened, received House communications and committee reports, and then took up several bills and a resolution. Committee reports covered measures on composting, volunteer background checks, campaign finance, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, publication of Public Integrity Commission reports, Cheswold’s territorial limits, child support, alcohol and marijuana, salary supplements, certified registered nurse anesthetists, land use, school taxes, and a constitutional elections amendment. House Bill 344 and House Bill 444 were referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The Senate also confirmed the nomination of Christy N. Vitola as Commissioner of the Family Court by a 21-0 vote.
The chamber then recognized several fellows and Girls’ State delegates, with tributes to the Legislative Fellows Program and the Communications Fellowship, followed by House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the 2026 Delaware Girls’ State participants. The resolution passed unanimously. Senators and guests spoke about the civic value of the program and introduced the Girls’ State leadership team and delegates.
On legislation, the Senate passed House Bill 89, creating a dispute-resolution process for home improvement fraud and strengthening consumer protection enforcement; House Bill 381, requiring notice to the Attorney General of computer security breaches; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 407, making technical and penalty updates to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150, limiting civil arrests at courthouses and Industrial Accident Board offices; and House Substitute 2 for House Bill 94, restricting state and local participation in civil immigration enforcement at sensitive locations such as schools, houses of worship, and health care facilities, with emergency exceptions and reporting requirements. The Senate also began consideration of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, which would limit use of state and local resources for federal civil immigration enforcement while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and judicial warrants, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part II) May 7th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair lays out Senate Bill 1782 and recognizes its author, Senator Miles, to explain the bill.
- It's not a drug under emergency use authorization.
- We didn't know that until A drug under emergency use authorization.
- Their opinion is not subject to just a review or congressional intervention.
- Their opinion is not subject to just a review or congressional intervention.
Bills:
HB18 , HB37 , HB116 , HB18 , HB37 , HB 116 , HB388 , HB879 , HB913 , HB 1151 , HB2216 , HB2358 , HB2809 , SB577 , SB1590 , SB1782 , SB1887 , SB2744
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
Summary:
The committee first reopened testimony on House Bill 2216, which would strengthen child welfare requirements by expanding “active efforts” to help families avoid removal and support reunification, while also raising standards related to removals and terminations. Supporters from child welfare and family defense groups said the bill would better protect families and align Texas more closely with ICWA-style principles, but several warned it would require significant new funding, staffing, and community services such as mental health care, housing, child care, and substance use treatment. The committee then left HB 2216 pending.
The committee next heard Senate Bill 1782, aimed at boarding and group homes. Senator Miles said the bill closes enforcement gaps left by prior law by requiring retention of background-check records and creating misdemeanor penalties for failing to conduct or keep them, or for knowingly hiring people with serious convictions. Harris County sheriff’s investigators testified in support, describing illegal boarding homes, operators who evade permits and background checks, and exploitation of vulnerable residents; the bill was left pending. The committee also took up Senate Bill 481 on emergency preparedness for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, adopted a new committee substitute that softened some requirements and removed the fiscal note, and left the bill pending.
The committee then heard House Bill 388, which would require the Texas Department of Insurance to create a single standardized coordination-of-benefits form for dual health plans to reduce errors and surprise bills; it was left pending. Senate Bill 1590 would move paternity registry searches for adoptions to an electronic process with a 10-day target, and House Bill 2809 would track child suicide attempts in managing conservatorship and require related reporting and parental notice; both were left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1887, which would prohibit administering mRNA-containing products for immunization for 10 years, with exceptions for cancer and genetic disorders. Supporters argued the bill was needed for safety, informed consent, and medical freedom, while opponents from the medical, research, and public health communities said mRNA vaccines are well-studied, save lives, and that the bill would harm access, research, and Texas’s biotech economy. The bill remained under discussion as testimony concluded.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This is to authorize funds so that the ERS pension administration system, which is currently VC, can
- funds so that the ERS pension authorize funds so that the ERS pension Administration<00:13:07.839><c
- Conversations that we've had with the Congressional Delegation indicate that we potentially could see
- based upon an is the MDF is authorized based upon an emergency<00:29:04.080><c> Proclamation</c><00:
- the Congressional Delegation indicate that<00:32:18.159><c> we</c><00:32:18.480><c> potentially</c><