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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This would include on-site system.
- </c> training, support aligning the system training, support aligning the system with<00:03:01.519><c
- One of given a new system to do this.
- </c> explored alternative funding systems. explored alternative funding systems.
- </c> people abuse the system like that? people abuse the system like that? Mr.<01:31:46.480><c> Ro.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Response to Federal Hemp Ban - 11/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We've already built the systems. We've already figured out what works and what doesn't work.
- So, let's look to our alcohol regulatory system as a model for the hemp industry.
- have Keith Donovan from the Bell Corp today to speak on behalf of the distributors in this category. system
- as a model for the hemp industry. system as a model for the hemp industry.
- And that is through camera systems and fencing, new employees, new warehouse employees to adhere to the
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/06/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> best for the system um the the system best for the system um the the system has<00:16:46.440><c>
- uh those large Health Care Systems uh those large Health Care Systems<00:36:39.800><c> also</c><00:36
- </c><01:12:11.120><c> where</c> primary service area systems where primary service area systems where
- is for some but not all of um systems is for some but not all of um those<01:37:36.159><c> systems</
- right there's some 14 15 all systems right there's some 14 15 ancillary<01:46:16.760><c> systems</c>
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 05/18/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The fees used to be a dual fee system. It is now a single tiered system.
- The fees used to be a dual fee system. It is now a single tiered system.
- The fees used to be a dual fee system. It is now a single tiered system.
- The fees used to be a dual fee system. It is now a single tiered system.
- The fees used to be a dual fee system. It is now a single tiered system.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Then they would fall back into the state system. State system. So they would need a state bed.
- And that also requires a bed somewhere in your system. Right.
- We work to move people through that system, that continuum. Thank you.
- These are the foster kids that have aged out of the system.
- So DMH has developed the critical incident stress management system, and this is one of our efforts to
Committee:
House Budget
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Budget Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Then they would probably fall back into the state system. They would need a state bed.
- And that also requires a bed somewhere in your system. Right.
- We work to move people through that system, that continuum.” “Thank you.
- These are the foster kids that have aged out of the system.
- So DMH has developed the critical incident stress management system, and this is one of our efforts to
Summary:
The Budget Committee heard the Department of Mental Health’s FY 2027 budget presentation, with Director Valerie Hoon outlining a $4.4 billion department budget, including $1.7 billion in general revenue, and describing the department’s roles in substance use, behavioral health, and developmental disabilities services. Early questioning focused on marijuana-related mental health impacts, but the main discussion centered on the department’s new decision items, funding sources, and expected wait lists. The director explained several increases tied to Medicaid growth, mental health youth services, outpatient competency restoration, crisis residential services, developmental disability waivers, and provider tax adjustments, along with offsets such as reduced wraparound funding at the Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center and cuts to some youth and self-directed DD services.
A major portion of the hearing focused on competency restoration for people found unfit to stand trial and currently held in county jails. Members pressed the department on the cost, effectiveness, and legal implications of keeping people in jail while awaiting services, noting a reported wait list of roughly 524 to 538 individuals and average holds of about 14 months. The department said it currently has eight outpatient competency restoration beds in the community, is seeking funding for 50 additional outpatient slots, and also operates jail-based restoration for about 40 people at a time. Members repeatedly asked for breakdowns of violent versus nonviolent cases, success rates, cost per person, and the split between state and federal funding, while the department explained that Medicaid can cover only the treatment portion, not residential housing or other non-billable costs.
The committee also discussed broader capacity constraints in state hospitals and developmental disability services. Hoon said Fulton, Center for Behavioral Medicine, and FTC North are full, with 183 vacancies across the department, and that the department is working on a new Kansas City hospital that would add 150 beds, though completion is now expected closer to 2029 or 2030. In the developmental disabilities section, the department warned that the governor’s recommendation would create wait lists for in-home waiver services and crisis residential services, and members questioned proposed reductions to self-directed services rates and other provider payments. No votes were taken, and the committee recessed before finishing the presentation.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Rules Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1696 improves Florida's transportation system by Thank you, Madam Chair.
- We have amazing community and legal support within our system.
- However, some banks have argued that the current IOTA rate in... support within our system.
- That's over a third of what the court system is funded by in the state of Florida.
- Sean Bermanfin, state court system, waves in support. Is there any debate on the bill?
Summary:
The committee considered a long agenda of bills, with most measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations, amendments, and roll calls. Early bills included SB 658 on lien waivers/releases, SB 736 on Brownfields redevelopment, SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, SB 1132 on right-to-repair for certain equipment, and SB 1378 on restitution for leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage. Each was amended or discussed as needed and then approved by the committee. The committee also advanced SB 768 on foreign control interests in health care licensing, SB 772 on school diabetes management and access to glucagon, SB 1400 on removal of altered sexual depictions posted without consent, SB 1696 on prearranged transportation services, and SB 1374 on school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct.
Several bills drew notable public testimony and debate. SB 1132 prompted strong support from the sponsor and agriculture interests, but opposition from equipment dealers, technology groups, and wireless industry representatives who argued the market already provides repair options and that the bill could harm dealer networks and security. SB 1730, the Live Local/affordable housing bill, received extensive discussion about parking reductions, height and density preemption, attorney’s fees, local government authority, and impacts on Monroe County and other areas; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably despite concerns from some members and advocates about parking, due process, and local control. SB 606 on public lodging and food service establishments also generated significant debate, with opponents warning it could displace long-term guests and vulnerable families, while the sponsor said it clarifies transient occupancy and removes ambiguity in the removal process; the bill passed after the committee rejected a related amendment.
Other measures advanced with less controversy. SB 576 updated service-of-process rules, and SB 1164 authorized email delivery of landlord-tenant notices if the parties agree in writing, though tenant advocates urged clearer safeguards and the sponsor said he was not yet committed to the House version. SB 940 prohibited the resale of restaurant reservations without consent and was supported by restaurant interests. SB 1690, allowing infant safety devices or “baby boxes” as a legal surrender option, drew emotional support from several witnesses who said it would provide anonymous, life-saving alternatives for mothers in crisis; the committee continued discussion into the latter part of the meeting. Throughout, the committee adopted several amendments, heard both support and opposition from industry, advocacy, and local-government witnesses, and reported the discussed bills favorably by recorded vote.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- What do all three school systems that were taken over have in common? Poverty.
- What do all three school systems that were taken over have in common? Poverty.
- The testing and accountability system needs to change. Thank you. ...average.
- A more coordinated education system. Every child has the support they need to succeed.
- The school does the right thing after an incident.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education heard testimony on several bills centered on school accountability, receivership, graduation requirements, charter school access, community schools, school libraries, and student voting rights. Much of the discussion focused on the Thrive Act, S. 374, which would end state receivership and change the state’s accountability approach. Supporters, including educators, parents, advocacy groups, and students, argued that receivership has not improved outcomes in districts such as Lawrence, Holyoke, Southbridge, Boston, and the Dever, and that local communities should have more control, with greater emphasis on community schools, wraparound services, and broader measures of school quality. They also supported related bills on community schools and school library standards, and several witnesses backed a bill to expand student representative voting rights on school committees.
Opponents of S. 374, especially charter school leaders, parents, students, and some education advocates, focused on Section 4 of the bill, which would change the charter school net school spending cap in the lowest-performing districts. They argued that the provision would reduce access to charter seats in communities where families are seeking more options, and that schools such as Roxbury Prep, Excel Academy, Brook, Veritas Prep, and Libertas Academy have produced strong results for students, including students of color, low-income students, and students with special needs. Several witnesses said the section would force schools to shrink or close and would remove opportunities for families in districts with long waitlists.
Committee members questioned witnesses on both the effectiveness of receivership and the charter school cap language. Chair Lewis and Chair Gordon emphasized the need for a better accountability system and noted concerns about whether current measures, including MCAS-based designations, accurately reflect school quality. Some witnesses said they had discussed the possibility of removing Section 4 from the Thrive Act and suggested it might be addressed in separate charter reform legislation. No votes were taken during the hearing; testimony was received and the committee later closed testimony on S. 374 and several related bills before moving on to the student voting rights bill, S. 367.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- going to make it very difficult for them to address those security concerns, and it just takes one incident
- security concerns and it just<01:02:18.240><c> takes</c><01:02:18.480><c> one</c><01:02:18.640><c> incident
- </c><01:02:19.400><c> and</c><01:02:20.400><c> we'll</c><01:02:20.640><c> be</c> just takes one incident
- and we'll be just takes one incident and we'll be spending<01:02:21.520><c> that</c><01:02:21.839><c
- Representative Leishman's concern about the burden, both financial and on docket burdens on the court system
Summary:
The committee worked through several HB 2 budget amendments, focusing first on energy-related transfers and then on judicial funding. For the energy item, members discussed moving remaining money from the renewable energy fund into the general fund for the biennium, with later-year amounts going to the general fund rather than ratepayers. They noted the proposal was based on prior House Bill 111 language, that the exact amount was still being worked out with the Department of Energy, and that some language about “incentive payments” was being removed or clarified. Amendment 1211H was moved and adopted on a 5-4 vote. The committee then considered amendment 1040 on the governor’s scholarship fund, which would eliminate the program and sweep uncommitted funds. Members supporting the program argued it helps New Hampshire students afford in-state college and should be reworked rather than repealed; opponents said the remaining balance was limited and the program should be ended. Amendment 1040 was defeated 4-5.
The committee then turned to a judicial council request tied to a Franklin Pierce criminal justice clinic that had previously used ARPA funds. Supporters said the clinic cleared 323 cases in nine months, provided training for future attorneys, and could reduce more expensive assigned-counsel costs by helping the public defender system handle cases more efficiently. The amendment would add $100,000 to the judicial council line for that purpose. There was some confusion over the line item and whether the request should be attributed to the judicial branch or judicial council, which was corrected during discussion. Members also discussed a larger issue: the judicial council’s budget request appeared lower than intended because of a possible clerical error in how prior-year funding was calculated, especially after the last budget combined HB 1 and HB 2 funding. The committee compared the public defender line and assigned counsel line, noting that if public defender funding is cut, more cases would shift to assigned counsel, which is more expensive. No final vote on the judicial council amendment is shown in the excerpt.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Tue Feb 25, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:19:54.120><c> we'll</c> behalf of the queen Sal systems we'll behalf of the queen Sal systems
- This amendment helps to address systemic inequalities in our child welfare system, ensuring that all
- Other recommendations are about how we work together in our relationships in the system, and that system
- and and that relationships in the system and and that system<01:07:32.440><c> is</c><01:07:32.640><c
- </c> child welfare office and the system child welfare office and the system because<01:08:26.480><c>
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 302, which would repeal the requirement that a provider-patient relationship for medical cannabis certification be established in person first. The Department of Health said it supported the House Draft 2 version as a way to expand patient access, and several testifiers from the medical cannabis community and dispensary industry supported the bill, especially for patients on outer islands or those unable to travel. One witness asked that earlier language removed in committee be restored to further improve access. Representative Shimizu asked whether follow-up in-person visits would still occur, and DOH responded that this varies by provider, with some continuing in-person care and others moving to telehealth for chronic conditions.
The committee then took up House Bill 712, relating to the federal 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacies. The Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General’s office both said they supported the bill’s purpose but wanted it clarified and possibly moved into a standalone chapter rather than chapter 481B. Supporters, including Hawaii Pacific Health and the Queen’s Health Systems, said the bill is needed to protect safety-net funding and access to discounted drugs, citing large financial benefits from 340B and losses caused by manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies. PhRMA opposed the bill, arguing the issue is not access to discounts but accountability and transparency in how contract pharmacies distribute benefits, and said it was willing to discuss amendments. Members asked follow-up questions about whether there was data showing misuse; PhRMA said it did not have numbers, while hospital witnesses said the program is federally audited and used appropriately in Hawaii.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1482, HD1, which would tighten hemp and controlled-substance definitions to exclude Schedule I cannabinoids from manufactured hemp products and clarify the treatment of artificially derived cannabis. The Department of Health supported the measure, saying it adds clarity to existing prohibitions. Kūre Hawaii and other supporters said it would close loopholes involving Delta-8 and similar products. An individual testifier urged stronger language to also cover compounds such as HHC, THCA, THCP, and THCO. In response to questions about enforcement against mislabeled hemp products, DOH explained that THC percentages are relative to product weight, that some products can remain under the hemp threshold while still containing significant THC, and that hemp flower is already prohibited from direct retail sale, though enforcement can be complicated and involves both administrative and criminal authorities.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Extraordinarily damaging to our educational system that we have.
- I think that anybody who has gone through the medical system, the health care system, and has worked
- to connect to the system.
- I justice system and class B felonies.
- </c> that system that system uh<10:24:26.000><c> whole</c><10:24:26.480><c> going</c><10:24:26.800><c
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/27/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- And then water use reductions in the Upper Basin to stabilize the system.
- Well, the system is what the system is, and when the compact was negotiated in 1922, their concern was
- losses, and that they've drained the system to their detriment.
- Arizona Water acquired those systems years ago, and the systems were a disaster, to say the least.
- So Arizona... ...and the systems were a disaster, to say the least.
Summary:
The committee began by announcing that House Bill 2094 would be held and not heard that day, then received a lengthy update from Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzky on Colorado River negotiations and post-2026 operating rules. He described Arizona’s legal position, the basin’s water allocations, current shortages, conservation efforts, and the state’s view that the Upper Basin should share more of the reductions and move more water from reservoirs above Lake Powell to Lake Mead. Members asked about tourism, recreation, tribal water rights, public outreach, and the role of the state’s delegation and the federal government. Buschatzky said Arizona has already made major conservation cuts and that further reductions are likely, whether by agreement or federal action, and emphasized ongoing negotiations and public meetings.
The committee then heard House Bill 2758, which would expand McMullen Valley groundwater transfer rules to allow eligible entities, including private water companies, to withdraw and transport groundwater under specified conditions, with ADWR oversight and reporting requirements. Supporters argued the bill would provide a lawful, regulated way to move water for urban growth and housing needs, while opponents from La Paz County and rural advocacy groups said it would accelerate aquifer depletion, harm private wells, and benefit a New York hedge fund at the expense of local residents. After debate over guardrails, stakeholder outreach, and the impact on rural communities, the committee adopted the Griffin amendment and passed HB 2758 as amended on a 6-4 due-pass vote.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 2098, which revises bonding authority and public hearing notification requirements for county water augmentation authorities and allows such authorities to enter into local repayment agreements with WIFA. Pinal County officials and related stakeholders testified in support, saying the changes would help the Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority finance future water and infrastructure projects, including possible augmentation efforts tied to Bartlett Dam, and would clean up statutory language to match the authority’s needs. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 2098, before any committee vote on that bill is shown.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force (11-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- What you do matters profoundly systems.
- ,</c><01:17:56.320><c> becoming</c> out of the system, becoming out of the system, becoming self-sufficient
- </c> again out of the system. again out of the system. >> Very<01:21:42.800><c> good.
- If someone care system that we have.
- So I appreciate your all's time system.
Summary:
The task force opened with a moment of silence for the Louisville UPS plane tragedy, approved the October 15 minutes, and reminded members to submit policy recommendations before the December 16 meeting, when the group will discuss its report to LRC. The first informational presentation, from the Department for Public Health, focused on youth vaping. Elizabeth Good and Julie Brooks cited a recent Surgeon General report warning that youth vaping can harm brain development, mental health, lungs, asthma, and hormones, and noted Kentucky survey data showing 8.7% of students reported daily vaping and 19.7% used vaping products in the prior 30 days. They described prevention and cessation resources including Catch My Breath, I Can End the Trend, Not on Tobacco, My Life, My Quit, Quitline services, and the Kentucky TRUST retailer education program, which trained 3,371 individuals in 2024 and distributed 253 Tobacco 21 toolkits.
The next presentation came from Kentucky ABC on implementation of SB 100, which created the division of tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product licensing. Commissioner Scotty Tracy and Jamar Carter said all retailers selling tobacco, nicotine, or vapor products must be licensed, regulations were filed October 31, 2025, and the online application portal is live. In response to questions about sales to minors, they said violations carry escalating fines for clerks and owners, with a fourth violation resulting in no license renewal for two years and unpaid fines also blocking renewal. They said complaints can be submitted through the portal, by phone, or on the ABC website, and enforcement investigates tips and may use underage compliance checks.
The committee then heard from Kim McKenna Johnson of One Cross Community Health, who argued for a “deficiency-first” and holistic approach to care centered on nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation. She said her clinic serves more than 7,000 patients in Taylor and Marion counties and described a model that includes primary care, behavioral health, functional medicine, addiction recovery, and chronic care. She cited Kentucky health rankings, claimed nutritional deficiencies cost the state billions, and said many children are overprescribed while undernourished. She urged broader insurance coverage for nutritional testing and supplements, rural demonstration grants, and Medicaid pilots for clinically prescribed supplements. Members asked about testing costs, dietitian support, long-term cost savings, compliance, and whether medications are often used to prevent damage from noncompliance; the presenter said the lab tests are generally covered, supplements are the main cost barrier, and seeing lab results can improve family buy-in. No votes were taken during the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It allows them to sidestep the deeper systemic problems.
- Our system should not romanticize self-harm or suicide.
- What this is, is the following: it is a safety notification system.
- Robust automated moderation systems.
- What measurable actions have you taken to eliminate systemic racism in your systems, and how are you
Summary:
The hearing focused on online safety controls and whether parental controls are sufficient to protect children on social media and other digital platforms. The chair and several members framed the issue as a child safety and public health problem, not just a technology issue, and said the goal was to understand what parental controls do, where they fail, and what policy solutions might be needed. Opening remarks also emphasized that California should lead on safer online spaces for children.
Victoria and Paul Hinks gave emotional testimony about the death of their daughter, Alexandra, saying that despite using screen time limits, content filters, app restrictions, and other parental controls, their daughter was still exposed to harmful content and found ways around the settings. Researchers and advocates from Stanford, Children Now, and other organizations said parents face major challenges because digital parenting is complicated, platforms and apps change constantly, children can bypass controls, and many tools are costly or inaccessible. They argued that parental controls are often incomplete, hard to use, and not enough on their own to prevent harms such as cyberbullying, self-harm content, eating disorder content, and exploitation.
Witnesses also discussed broader risks in digital spaces, including mental health harms, addiction, fentanyl-related contact through social media, and concerns about AI chatbots. Several speakers said safety should be built into products from the start, with stronger age assurance, clearer reporting systems, independent standards, and corporate accountability. Members asked about what “safe” means, whether other countries’ restrictions are effective, and which features are most harmful. There was broad agreement that no single tool is enough and that multiple layers of protection are needed.
The final panel featured representatives from Meta, Google, OpenAI, and Roblox, who described their companies’ teen safety features and parental tools. They pointed to default protections for minors, content limits, bedtime and screen-time tools, age assurance efforts, and new parent notifications for certain self-harm searches. They also supported legislation on age assurance and app-store parental approval. Members pressed the companies on whether their tools are truly effective, and several witnesses acknowledged that current systems still have gaps and that more work is needed.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/27/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- And then water use reductions in the upper basin to stabilize the system.
- Well, the system is what the system is, and when the compact was negotiated in 1922, their concern was
- losses, and that they've drained the system to their detriment.
- Arizona Water acquired those systems years ago, and the systems were a disaster, to say the least.
- So Arizona... ...and the systems were a disaster, to say the least.
Committee:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Keywords:
solar radiation management, environment, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, public health, complaint process, Attorney General, groundwater management, water conservation, irrigation, water supply, brackish groundwater, water supply development, desalination, water infrastructure, financial assistance, environmental reviews, brackish water, groundwater, water resources
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- It allows them to sidestep the deeper systemic problems.
- Our system should not romanticize self-harm or suicide.
- We also have robust automated moderation systems at our scale.
- You need to have a... ...robust automated moderation systems.
- What measurable actions have you taken to eliminate systemic racism in your systems, and how are you
Committee:
House Privacy and Consumer Protection
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Aug 26th, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- system?
- Let's start with the state system, and then if you had some slip through the federal system, that'll
- I guess I should have clarified the state system, Mr.
- And I am somewhat familiar with the federal system.
- I think that that's a big gap in our system.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> education services the tracking system education services the tracking system shall<01:40:24.440
- isn't um isn't a public tracking system isn't um isn't a public tracking<01:41:06.480><c> system</c>
- The tracking system is internal, right? Most organizations have an internal tracking system.
- The tracking system is internal, right? Most organizations have an internal tracking system.
- The tracking system is internal, right? Most organizations have an internal tracking system.
Committee:
Senate Education
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's going to trigger a sequestration automatic cut to the Medicare system, the system that provides
- </c> roughly $700 billion from the system roughly $700 billion from the system over<00:12:30.399><c>
- ,</c><00:13:37.680><c> the</c><00:13:37.920><c> system</c><00:13:38.160><c> that</c> Medicare system,
- the system that Medicare system, the system that provides<00:13:38.800><c> health</c><00:13:39.040><
- </c> system to move, thrive, and survive. system to move, thrive, and survive.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- What this system has done, we see more in our, when I say system, I'm talking about the public school
- system, the charter school system, and any other system. of education that's been established in this
- country. duty to have a free public school system, right?
- When we look at our public school system, haven't we...
- To a public school system that protects our children.
Keywords:
Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all