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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: American Society of Civil Engineers Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So I'll turn it over to Mark. Well, thanks so much, Julie, Ms. Jones, appreciate it.
- Too often we take it for granted and simply expect it to work, right?
- It costs a value, it cost us a valuable resource in addition to wasting tax dollars.
- Uh, if anyone drove on it today, it was probably congested.
- Appreciate it.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance May 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I suspect most of it is to modernize their, their facilities so they can meet the new state inspection
- Sometimes when you boil it, it starts turning black. Does that mean it has afrotoxins in it? Mr.
- The shop in Tucum Cary was so small that the modern equipment wouldn't even go in it.
- Chair and Representative, it, it is, uh, it is a geo fence.
- Is it vehicles? Is it music instruments? Is it.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Transportation panel considers bill to implement electronic MN driver's licenses, IDs 3/26/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- :02:49.800><c> it</c> to use it to use it um<00:02:52.040><c> through</c><00:02:52.280><c> the</c><00
- and control it, delete it, track it for their purposes.
- and control it, delete it, track it for their purposes.
- and control it, delete it, track it for their purposes.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We are in a new conference room, so members, thank you for finding it.
- </c> stand ready to help Hawaii modernize stand ready to help Hawaii modernize emergency<00:15:53.720
- We can move it as is. >> If you're inclined to edit it to pregnant women, I think that'd be more appropriate
- We can move it as is. >> If you're inclined to edit it to pregnant women, I think that'd be more appropriate
- </c><00:19:16.200><c> is</c> this federal law is overturned, it is this federal law is overturned, it
Keywords:
emergency care, reproductive health, abortion services, EMTALA, patient safety, hospital regulations, medical treatment, health care professionals, emergency response, licensure, disaster response, telehealth, SCR182, S.C.R. 182, Hawaii Trauma System, trauma care, trauma center, Tripler Army Medical Center, military-civilian partnership, civilian trauma patients
Summary:
The Committee on Health heard testimony on three concurrent resolutions. SCR-7 would affirm that hospitals must provide life-saving emergency care to pregnant people; supporters included the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, AAUW Hawaii, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, with two individuals in opposition. A member raised a wording concern about “pregnant people” versus “pregnant women,” and the chair agreed to note the comment in the committee report. The committee then recommended passage, and the measure was adopted by vote, with Representatives Alcos voting no and Garcia not voting.
SCR-59 SD1 would ask the governor to establish procedures allowing certain health care professionals to practice in Hawaii without a Hawaii-issued license during a state of emergency. The Hawaii Organization of Nurse Leaders strongly supported the resolution, citing emergency response problems during Kona low storms and the Lahaina wildfires when out-of-state licensed providers were available but could not serve. The committee recommended passage as is, and the recommendation was adopted, with Representative Garcia voting with reservations.
SCR-182 would request that the governor and Department of Health work with the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal military partners to explore a military-civilian trauma partnership to strengthen Hawaii’s trauma system. The Department of Health supported the measure, and a member suggested the title should reflect “Department of War,” while another member noted the federal department name has not changed; the chair said the comments would be noted in the report. The committee recommended passage, and the resolution was adopted without objection, with Representatives Martin and Olds excused.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Subcommittee Examines How Cuts to Federal Food Programs Are Impacting Hunger In Minnesota Oct 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It doesn't make sense. And what I hear is there's not enough food.
- It goes up to a 10% cost share based on higher error rates in Minnesota.
- </c> administration is using to achieve its administration is using to achieve its agenda. agenda. agenda
- It goes up to a 10% is no cost share.
- </c><00:04:04.480><c> To</c> modernize our systems. Absolutely. To modernize our systems.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It is necessary modernization to meet the needs of a 2026 public.
- And so what we're really trying to do here is modernize um a It is about the border city tax credit.
- It has been around, as Senator Coopek said, since the 80s and is simply a modernization.
- Uh, it has been around, as Senator Coupek said, since the 80s and, uh, simply a modernization.
- It has been around, as Senator Coopek said, since the 80s and is simply a modernization.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- it on this bill.
- Where does it go?
- James, they do it under rule right now. What's that? They can do it by rule. It is. Thank you, Mr.
- It was put there forever ago. It says x-ray. Yes. It was put there forever ago, I believe.
- Is it a liability shield or is it so they can order things...
Keywords:
breast cancer, screening services, health insurance, cost sharing, preventive care, storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It is not an abortion; it is a life-saving procedure.
- </c><00:48:02.760><c> it</c> Tolson so um uh representative it it Tolson so um uh representative it it
- If they support it and vote for it on the floor, it goes to the voters, who approve it and essentially
- </c><01:01:36.839><c> to</c> vets give it to the pets give it to vets give it to the pets give it to
- c><02:02:51.719><c> to</c><02:02:51.840><c> some</c> modernization when when it comes to some modernization
Keywords:
pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House panel hears proposed expansion of state broadband office 3/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> and I hope the committee will accept it. and I hope the committee will accept it.
- It is a necess no longer a luxury.
- When broadband finally came to our area, it didn't just make things easier, it changed everything.
- It gave me the chance to pursue an education that I wouldn't have had without it.
- It gave me the changed everything.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 34 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The ayes have it. The resolutions are adopted.
- The ayes have it. Rules are suspended.
- The ayes have it, and the bill is passed to be engrossed.
- The ayes have it, and the bill is passed to be enacted.
- The ayes have it, and the bill is passed to be enacted.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two ceremonial resolutions: one commemorating the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and another honoring the Veterans Brotherhood VMC, Massachusetts chapter for its service to veterans. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling then reported several local bills for consideration, including measures on recall elections in Rutland, oversight of the Boston Finance Commission, manufactured housing payments in Attleboro, validation of Stow proceedings, public meeting notices in Uxbridge, firefighter appointment age limits in Westfield, and special police appointments in Norwood. These bills were read a second time and ordered to a third reading without objection.
The House then took up several local bills on third reading and passed them to be engrossed, including bills concerning wastewater treatment in Sandwich, preliminary elections in Longmeadow, additional liquor licenses in Southbridge, and an additional liquor license in Salem. The chamber also welcomed guests of Representative Sylvia of Fall River, including election officials from Fall River and Freetown, and briefly recessed subject to the call of the Chair.
The major statewide item was House No. 5350, an act modernizing the Commonwealth’s cannabis laws. Because it required a separate constitutional vote on the emergency preamble, members voted by division and the preamble was adopted by a 3-0 tally. The bill then passed to be enacted. The House adopted the order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned accordingly.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- On line 848 is the Child Welfare IT Modernization Project. This is the SSIS project.
- It takes that same approach.
- about it.
- It becomes paper, and then it gets all re-entered by staff.
- Who has access to it?
Bills:
HF2436
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- cease it now.
- It seems unlikely.
- It actually, I mean, it benefits people on the right and the left.
- Go for it.
- What's the date to get it to the paper so it can be published?
Bills:
HB2015, HB2060, HB2129, HB2170, HB2210, HB2228, HB2352, HB2460, HB2533, SB1019, SB1045, SB1050, SB1078, SB1083, SB1167, SB1184, SCR1006
Keywords:
budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/25/26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:01:27.680><c> required</c> please retain it as it may be required please retain it as it may be required
- </c><00:10:43.680><c> produ</c><00:10:44.320><c> it</c> whatever, but in and unless it produ it whatever
- It wasn't around when it was created. Uh, again, I was surprised that it wasn't.
- it back.
- Chair. why it didn't get included. why it didn't get included.
Keywords:
veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard
MN
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Higher Education Institutions Committee Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- modernize or transition anything the way they felt it should have been or the way they were sold that
- modernize or transition anything the way they felt but just. in 2002 when we went with PeopleSoft, it
- didn't modernize or transition anything the way they felt it should have been or the way they were sold
- project when it came to it.
- It makes it very difficult to convert it to be accessible.
Summary:
The Higher Education Institutions Committee met on the Minot State University campus for presentations on campus operations, enrollment, and new academic initiatives. President Shirley reviewed recent audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings, and highlighted MSU’s broad academic offerings, specialized accreditations, athletics, and partnerships with Minot Air Force Base and the MSU Development Foundation. Members asked about declining interest in teacher education, tuition waivers for athletes, dual credit incentives, and how MSU decides when to launch new programs and avoid duplication within the university system.
Shirley also discussed several workforce-focused initiatives supported by the Legislature’s Workforce Education Innovation Funds, including the purchase of the Trinity Health Center West building for a downtown health sciences hub, a new daycare/preschool partnership near campus, the Aspire program to recruit rural students into teaching, and a paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Enrollment data showed overall headcount was flat at just under 2,750, but full-time equivalent enrollment rose slightly and new student numbers increased, including the largest freshman class in 15 years. The committee also discussed Minot State’s in-state tuition rate for all students, its dual credit “Emerging Scholars” scholarship, and concerns about the share of high school graduates who do not immediately pursue postsecondary education.
Faculty then presented two new programs funded in part by WEAF: an Innovation Engineering degree and a master’s program in counseling with an integrated addiction studies focus. The engineering program was described as industry-driven, designed with broad early coursework, hands-on learning, and local employer input to prepare students for western North Dakota workforce needs; officials said it had already drawn more applicants than expected and would use renovated library space and donated or grant-funded equipment. The counseling program will be mostly face-to-face with hybrid options, aims to address shortages in mental health and substance use providers, and is structured to help students meet licensure requirements. Committee members asked about startup costs, licensure supervision hours, and whether the programs would be on campus rather than online, and presenters said both programs had recently received required approvals and were moving forward.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Institutions Committee Apr 9th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Higher Education Institutions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- modernize or transition anything the way they felt it should have been or the way they were sold that
- modernize or transition anything the way they felt but just. in 2002 when we went with PeopleSoft, it
- didn't modernize or transition anything the way they felt it should have been or the way they were sold
- project when it came to it.
- It makes it very difficult to convert it to be accessible.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, before you, it was just a modernization bill.
- Um, before you, it was just a modernization bill.
- Um, it does modernize our process.
- Um, it does modernize our process.
- it is it has been haven't seen that it is it has been enforced.<01:28:33.679><c> But</c><01:28:33.840
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/26/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Just look at it for what it is, and it really is what we have currently.
- We can't do it. We won't do it. We couldn't do it. So I think it was great.
- </c><01:09:03.920><c> was</c> we couldn't do it so I think it was we couldn't do it so I think it was
- it makes it difficult that's a lot and it makes it difficult for<01:34:30.040><c> them</c><01:34:30.159
- It modernizes language to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I think they did an amendment where it puts it at 90 days after termination.
- I don't care who's supposed to request it. It's law and you have to request it.
- Uh, I think the, I think they did an amendment where it puts it at 90 days.
- And what it, what it does is it gives us as the child placing agency, it gives us the authority to say
- It would be that. So right now it just sits there and nobody's preparing it, OK.
Keywords:
SB 500, Texas adoption law, Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child-placing agency, prospective adoptive parents, adoption records, confidential information, nondisclosure agreement, child history report, health history, social history, educational history, genetic history, termination of parental rights, permanency plan, single source continuum contractor, privacy, redaction
Summary:
The Committee on Human Services met with a quorum and first voted out Senate Bill 1589, relating to contract requirements between a single-source continuum contractor and DFPS. The motion to report the bill favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed prevailed on a 7-0 vote.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 500, which would set deadlines for providing foster care adoption records, including health, social, educational, and genetic history reports, to speed adoptions. The bill’s author and witnesses from Addie’s Hope Social Services supported it, saying delays in redacted files can take months, slow permanency for children, and increase costs to the state. Members asked about redactions and sibling/family information, and witnesses explained the bill would mainly speed the preliminary file used to decide whether to proceed with placement. SB 500 was left pending.
Members also heard Senate Bill 1266, which would require regular reevaluation of the Medicaid provider support team and add written notice of provider disenrollment at least 30 days in advance. There were no witnesses, no questions, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1522, concerning continuing care retirement communities, was then laid out and supported by LeadingAge Texas and counsel, who said it updates outdated definitions, clarifies licensing and disclosure rules, and strengthens consumer protections for seniors. It was also left pending.
After a brief recess, the committee heard Senate Bill 1137, which would prohibit group home consultants from referring people to unlicensed or unpermitted group homes except in limited circumstances, require disclosure of complaints, and create a Class B misdemeanor for violations. Members discussed whether consultants are regulated and noted concerns about unlicensed referral practices. The bill was left pending, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- we're going to grade you on it, we're going to judge you on it, it becomes very, uh, to them as well.
- it.
- I did it. I don't know if I'm brilliant, but I did it, and all of my students did it.
- It needs modernization. I feel like this is the beginning of something to be.
- It needs modernization.
Summary:
The Education and Employment Committee heard and passed HB 921, which adds cursive writing to required instruction for grades 2 through 5 and requires students to demonstrate proficiency by the end of fifth grade. The bill sponsor argued cursive is important for historical literacy, everyday signatures, and possible early identification of learning differences. Opponents and several members supported teaching cursive but objected to the testing/proficiency requirement, saying students and teachers are already overburdened and that reading cursive is not currently part of the standards. Some members also raised concerns about fairness to charter schools and the bill’s application only to public schools. Despite those concerns, the bill passed 21-0 and was reported favorable.
The committee then took up PCS for HB 1405, a major rewrite of Florida’s juvenile prevention and truancy statutes in Chapter 984, covering children in need of services/families in need of services. The bill updates definitions and procedures, strengthens truancy intervention, requires earlier and more detailed school reporting, adds parent involvement through child study teams, allows virtual participation, and sets review timelines for shelter placement. Sponsors said the goal is prevention and family support rather than punishment, with court involvement only after school-based intervention. Members asked about school compliance, court capacity, parent accountability, and whether all counties have child study teams; the sponsors said the bill expects CSTs in every school and can escalate cases to court and, if needed, to prosecutors for noncompliant parents.
Public testimony on the juvenile justice bill was supportive, including from the Department of Juvenile Justice, youth services groups, and juvenile justice advocates. In debate, members praised the modernization effort and the emphasis on early intervention and family participation, while also noting the bill’s size and suggesting further attention to attendance thresholds. The PCS for HB 1405 was then approved unanimously and reported favorable. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.