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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- health care services.
- health care services.
- However, insurers have long supported premium taxes to support the regulation of the insurance industry
- They support...
- Insurers have long supported premium taxes to support the regulation of the insurance industry.
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
coal-fired plant, preferential treatment, energy policy, electric generation, regulatory reform, land bank, land banking authority, affordable housing, housing crisis, housing supply, public corporation, public housing authority, nonprofit housing, tax-foreclosed property, blight remediation, redevelopment, anti-displacement, equity, redlining, racial segregation
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jul 9th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So, to all of the family and to Wilson, uh, strong support.
- ><c> support.
- I rise in uh support. Well, can I sorry. I rise in uh support.
- In support, please proceed. I President. In support, please proceed.
- I rise in support. Please President. I rise in support.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 27th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome, Families United, welcome.
- I hope my colleagues on the other side will remain in support of this bill today, as this is a support-support
- , bipartisan support bill.
- a support-support, bipartisan support bill.
- AB 2663 is a support-support sunset extension bill, and I urge an aye vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So I would appreciate support. the way that child support uh colas are the way that child support uh
- . support. support.
- </c> support the amendment. support the amendment.
- I am committed to trying to support all of our families and all of our children.
- to trying to support all of our<01:31:46.639><c> families</c><01:31:47.040><c> and</c><01:31:47.280>
Bills:
HF2436
Keywords:
child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- It helps families modernize their homes, reduce costs, and supports California climate goals, all without
- Power in support. Dan Seaman, on behalf of California Environmental Voters, in support.
- And I'm very happy to support. So thank you. And I'm very happy to support.
- Technical support. All right.
- Edison in support.
Committee:
House Utilities and Energy
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary (7-1-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- courts, but it's our family and juvenile services,<00:04:01.880><c> our</c><00:04:01.960><c> court</c
- We have reduced our leadership from 12% to 6%, increased our support for frontline services from 4% to
- c> services</c> Our family and juvenile services Our family and juvenile services has<00:09:26.400><c
- all juvenile complaints, and the division of Family Services, which encompasses our Citizen Foster Care
- as well, when you talked about family and juvenile services.
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary received an update from the Administrative Office of the Courts on implementation of House Bill 504, the judicial branch budget, and court facility projects. AOC leaders said they do not anticipate problems balancing the outgoing biennium or fiscal year 2026, and explained that the budget changes were driven by the need to reduce costs while preserving required constitutional, court-rule, and statutory services. They also said the new filing fee increases authorized by HB 504 took effect that day and are expected to generate up to $5 million, while the reorganization is projected to save about $3 million in general fund dollars.
The bulk of the presentation focused on a major reorganization of the Office of Statewide Programs, which includes specialty courts, family and juvenile services, and pretrial services. AOC said the plan eliminates 170 positions and creates 109 new ones, mainly by reducing middle-management layers, expanding regional service delivery, and cross-training staff. Officials said 110 employees had already been offered or accepted placements, 24 had chosen voluntary separation, and the final number of employees leaving remains fluid until the process concludes around August 1. They emphasized that specialty court programs were not eliminated, but state-funded treatment court contracts and behavioral health liaison positions were removed, with treatment costs shifted to Medicaid or participants where appropriate.
Members asked about the process, staffing impacts, specialty court participation, juvenile services, and how AOC will monitor the changes. AOC said the reorganization was developed by leadership, HR, and legal staff under direction of the Chief Justice and approved by the Supreme Court, and that it is intended to improve efficiency and frontline support rather than reduce services. They said specialty court participant levels are being watched closely, that CDW services will continue to use outside providers for programming, and that the agency will keep judges and stakeholders informed as the new structure goes into effect. No votes were taken, and the committee did not approve minutes because a quorum was not present.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- I have lost family members to suicide and cancer, and I have family members with mental health issues
- Survivors in non-carceral settings to identify transitional services and needs, community service, and
- Thank you for public service.
- My Jewish students, their families, and my family have reasons to be concerned.
- supporters see the light of day.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Summary:
The committee opened with procedural guidance for a very large hearing, explaining testimony limits, written testimony procedures, and rules for maintaining order. Members then heard testimony on a wide range of bills, including proposals to define antisemitism using the IHRA definition, regulate facial recognition technology, restrict weaponized robotics and drone use, expand protections for journalists’ confidential sources, address access to decedents’ email accounts, and create or adjust rules around municipal enforcement and animal cruelty fines. Several sponsors and advocates asked for favorable reports, and committee members asked clarifying questions on implementation, costs, and how the bills would interact with existing law.
On facial recognition, sponsors and advocates described the technology as a threat to privacy, due process, and civil liberties, and urged adoption of the Special Commission’s recommendations, including warrant requirements, notice to defendants, and limits on untargeted surveillance. Support came from legislators, the ACLU, CDT, EFF, and a UMass professor, while committee members asked about current state law and municipal bans. On robotics, Senator Moore and industry witnesses from MassRobotics, Boston Dynamics, and AUVSI supported a bill prohibiting weaponized robots and requiring warrants for certain law enforcement uses, describing it as a public-safety and trust-building measure. On the shield law bill, newspaper publishers, journalists, NEFAC, and the Reporters Committee argued Massachusetts needs statutory protection for confidential sources, citing costly subpoenas and chilling effects on reporting.
The committee also heard testimony on a bill to expand the right of publicity to cover image and voice, with SAG-AFTRA members supporting protections against AI-driven exploitation and some discussion about viral content and consent. Another bill would allow limited access to a decedent’s email accounts, with one witness describing a family’s inability to use a deceased relative’s email to notify friends. The committee then took testimony on psilocybin-related bills: supporters described medical and personal benefits and argued for narrow decriminalization or study, while an opponent warned of public-health risks, impaired driving, and youth exposure; the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society supported limited, safety-based decriminalization. Finally, the committee heard strong support for a “safe reporting” bill for sex workers and trafficking survivors, with advocates saying immunity would encourage victims and witnesses to report crimes without fear of arrest, and members raised questions about how the immunity would work in practice.
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Education Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Education Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- provider then gives to the families for... ...give or take, that the online education service provider
- then gives to the families for certain purposes.
- provider, then how much is left over and given to the families.
- We did, and teachers are supportive.
- But you see strongly opposed to strongly support.
Committee:
Joint Education Interim Committee
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (10/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> join me in supporting the amendment. join me in supporting the amendment.
- </c> support of um all of the stakeholders. support of um all of the stakeholders.
- </c> undercut what families do in reality. undercut what families do in reality.
- </c> raised about a family. raised about a family.
- That's making an appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services to fund and support the
Summary:
The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of bills that had been considered during the budget process, with many being recommended for inexpedient to legislate because their funding or policy language had already been handled in House Bill 2. Early actions were largely unanimous. House Bill 54, allowing alternate treatment centers to operate for profit, was recommended ought to pass and was approved 25-0, then placed on the consent calendar because it carried no appropriation. House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation, was recommended inexpedient to legislate because its funding had been replaced in HB 2; Representative Rum opposed the motion and argued the grant funding helps local taxpayers and housing development, but the committee adopted ITL 14-11, with a minority report to follow. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also unanimously recommended ITL because the budget had already made related reforms.
The committee then took up House Bill 164, and adopted Amendment 225-2979H, which appropriates $150,000 in FY 2027 to the Secretary of State’s Division of Archives and Records Management for a local government records manager position. The amended bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended and approved 25-0. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would restore a state contribution to retirement costs for local employers and provide property tax relief, while opponents argued the earlier change was largely offset by employee contribution increases and other retirement-system adjustments. The committee ultimately adopted ITL 14-11, and a minority report was requested.
The committee also acted on House Bill 215, a landfill-related bill. Members explained that most of its language had been included in HB 2 but was removed in conference, so the bill was retained and amended to apply more narrowly to new landfills. Amendment 2025-2970H was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended by a 25-0 vote. House Bill 216, which would change retirement eligibility rules for certain workers injured on the job, was recommended inexpedient to legislate after its sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain to support. Finally, House Bill 219 received Amendment 2025-2988H to change its effective date to July 1, 2027, and discussion began on the bill’s broader purpose of returning about $5.7 million annually from RPS funds to ratepayers.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- , and supplies to families in need across the West Valley.
- , and he's grateful for our state and desires to see strong families built and supported across Arizona
- And members Desires to see strong families built and supported across Arizona.
- And it really is not something that I can support.
- It's on life support year to year.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Addie and her family and friends are here and are joined by the Georgi family, Addie and her family and
- of individuals and families impacted by lupus.
- I rise in strong support of SB 1153.
- Payments for services are often delayed.
- the service provides.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jan 15th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate in act honoring Blue Star families.
- And this measure is a small way that we can honor his service and the service of all those men and women
- I, too, rise in support of the measure that now pends before the Senate.
- supporting them due to the consequences of the SGC's maddest decision and stood with them in support
- Third reading of a bill: An Act Honoring Blue Star Family, Senate No. 2903.
Summary:
The Senate took up Senate Bill 2898, a campaign finance transparency bill for state ballot question committees, and considered a series of amendments. Several amendments offered by Senator Tarr were rejected, including proposals on safety-based redactions, standardized reporting definitions, contribution limits, municipal ballot question reporting, post-election audits for all statewide elections, and tax-exempt entities in ballot campaigns. Amendments by Senators Rausch, DiDomenico, and Finegold were adopted, including late contribution reporting, retroactive reporting with an emergency preamble, regulations for preliminary costs, and a ban on pay-per-signature arrangements for signature gathering. One amendment by Senator Edwards on stronger penalties for violations was withdrawn. The Ways and Means amendment, as amended, was then adopted, the bill was ordered to third reading, and it ultimately passed to be engrossed by a 38-0 roll call vote.
The Senate then considered Senate Bill 2903, an act honoring Blue Star families, which would provide specialty license plates at no charge to the parent, child, or spouse of a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Senators spoke in strong support, citing the recent funeral of Officer Stephen LaPorteur of Uxbridge and the continuing grief of families of fallen officers. The bill was ordered to third reading and passed to be engrossed unanimously by a 38-0 roll call.
Later, the Senate adopted several committee extension orders. These extended deadlines for the Committees on Aging and Independence, Education, Public Service, and Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, with members and committee chairs explaining the need for additional time to complete work on pending bills, review commission recommendations, and finish cost analyses. The Senate also adopted an order to adjourn to the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., and the chamber adjourned in memory of Stuart H. Altman.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 02/13/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> nation $6.8 million annually to support nation $6.8 million annually to support the<00:03:19.920
- 00:03:21.080><c> to</c> the Department of Human Services to the Department of Human Services to raise
- Minnesota families.
- steps to support horse racing.
- steps to support horse racing.
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- I’m here today in strong support of House Bill 2102.
- We are in support of this bill.
- Therefore, we're here to indicate our support.
- We are testifying in support of House Bill 2332.
- I fully support the need for legislative oversight.
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 10, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- THE AGENCY MUST DEVELOP A USER FAMILY SURVEY TO CAPTURE RESIDENT AND FAMILY MEMBER SATISFACTION WITH
- YOU FAMILY MEMBER ACTUALLY RECEIVES IN THE NURSING HOME.
- ON A ROTATING BASIS VISITING WITH THEIR FAMILY MEMBER, YOU DESIGNATE A FAMILY MEMBER TO HELP WITH THAT
- NEXT WE HAVE SERVICE AUTHORIZATION PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES.
- THESE ARE MONITORED TO REVIEW A PLAN SERVICE AUTHORIZATION PROCESSES WHICH INCLUDE SERVICE AUTHORIZATION
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Nov 6th, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Department, Early Childhood Services.
- Forest Service and our State Forest Service.
- It was the Forest Service.
- And it was the Forest Service. The service that took it back. And we went there; we talked to them.
- Fish and Wildlife Service.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- At Two Feathers Native American Family Services, these two individuals, Virgil and Amy, have built a
- Two Feathers Native American Family Services.
- Getting their education, investing, and reconnecting with their families.
- College, in partnership with the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority.
- During that time, Rod successfully bolstered statewide support.
Summary:
The Senate began with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through several floor recognitions. Members honored the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team for their championship season, and the chamber also recognized the 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees for work on homelessness, education, youth civic engagement, community college success, and mental health. Individual awardees highlighted included Chris Chapman, Leanne Chun, Darla Cooper, Virgil Moorhead Jr. and Amy Matheson, Adrian Hillman and Aaron Garner Ford, and Selina Alvarez. The Senate also welcomed former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios Perez and later heard committee and budget subcommittee announcements.
On legislation, the body considered and passed Senate Resolution 88 by Senator Blakespear, commemorating the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation. The resolution emphasized California’s role in biotech innovation and the industry’s economic and public health impact. The Senate also passed Senate Resolution 90 by Senator Gonzalez, recognizing April 14–16 as Khmer New Year and celebrating Cambodian American culture, especially in Long Beach.
The chamber confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, and Steven Pennelli to the Contractors State License Board; Jacob Arkavakotov to the Medical Board of California; and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai to the Medical Board of California. All confirmations were approved by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also suspended a rule to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline, and later announced that the next floor session would be held on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The session concluded with adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with extended remarks from Senators Cortese, Wahab, and Becker describing his long public service, leadership on transportation and environmental issues, and lasting influence in Santa Clara County and beyond.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Human services talks a lot about wraparound service supports for our kids.
- Human services talks a lot about wraparound<00:41:04.720><c> service</c><00:41:05.119><c> supports</c
- ><00:41:05.520><c> for</c><00:41:05.760><c> our</c> wraparound service supports for our wraparound service
- services, holistic supports for our children.
- This is where we’ve got to give them some more support until we get all of the services in place.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Aliento is a nonprofit supporting students, dreamers, and immigrant families to nurture the human potential
- Aliento is a nonprofit supporting students, dreamers, and immigrant families to nurture the human potential
- So thank you, the agriculture community, for again supporting the legislature and as we support them.
- And whereas Andy was inducted... ...of life for Andy's family.
- It is a horrible procedure, and I'm in support of the bill. Thank you.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Sarah Lee Davison of Tucson. Members also introduced numerous guests and advocacy groups in the gallery, including Aliento students for Education Day, gun violence prevention advocates, agricultural visitors, military veterans, and representatives of the Kino Border Initiative and Nucor Steel. The chamber then observed a moment of silence in honor of Andy Grosetta, a longtime Arizona rancher and cattle industry leader, after a proclamation was read memorializing his life and renaming a meat transparency bill the Andy Grosetta Act.
The House entered Committee of the Whole and considered HB 2074 and HB 2148. HB 2074, described by supporters as a measure to strengthen mandatory reporting related to partial-birth abortion and verify compliance with existing law, drew sharp opposition from Democrats who argued it would criminalize medical workers and punish women seeking care; supporters said it targeted only those with direct knowledge of the procedure and protected unborn children. The committee adopted the Judiciary Committee amendment and then gave HB 2074 a do pass recommendation as amended. HB 2148, described briefly by its sponsor as a transparency bill, also received an Appropriations Committee amendment and a do pass recommendation as amended.
The Committee of the Whole reported both bills back to the House, which adopted the report and referred HB 2074 and HB 2148 to engrossing. The House also announced committee meetings for later that day and the following morning, including Appropriations, Federalism and Military Affairs, Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, and Rural Economic Development. The chamber then adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026.