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New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/12/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- state versus being out of state, but all calls are answered and it is 24/7. stat of state but all calls
- Two of the larger states that utilize the program that I advocate for are Florida and Texas, and they're
- used entirely in the state.
- He is out of state.
- Now the bill also will add out-of-state either DWI convictions or out-of-state refusals.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- for our in-state races, courts have ...rules, particularly for our in-state races.
- Courts have struck down state limits on out-of-state money in state elections, even when states try to
- , Secretary of State, Idaho Department of Administration, and Idaho State Lottery.
- , Secretary of State, Idaho Department of Administration, and Idaho State Lottery.
- States.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Emergency Management Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill clearly states that any out-of-state officers used during...
- The bill clearly states that any out-of-state officers used during the Games will only augment available
- in-state officers.
- law enforcement officers to serve under a state-run central command and comply with all state laws for
- that's been here, lives here, loves this state, protects this state and its community.
Committee:
Senate Emergency Management
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Jan 21st, 2026
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It would allow them, if we were a member of the compact, to go to other states, and then the other states
- They preserve state authority.
- Let's talk about, does the state of New Mexico.
- Constitution, and it's the way that states make.
- And they're able to travel from state to state because of a nursing compact.
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Jan 21st, 2026 at 09:02 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It would allow them, if we were a member of the compact, to go to other states, and then the other states
- Some of our doctors will, in fact, want to practice in other states and join the compacts in those states
- Let's talk about, does the state of New Mexico.
- Constitution, and it's the way that states make.
- And they're able to travel from state to state because of a nursing compact.
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- His state of the state speech last year was surprisingly well received by a lot of folks in my caucus
- from whistleblowers inside state government.
- Trust us to run state government.
- Trust us to run state government.
- That's what many states do.
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders held a media availability on the second day of the 60-day legislative session, reacting to Governor Ferguson’s State of the State address and outlining their priorities. They said the top issue is affordability, and argued the governor and Democratic majority are responding with more taxes, regulation, and government spending rather than restraint. They criticized the prospect of a state income tax, calling it unconstitutional, politically unpopular, and likely to expand beyond high earners over time. They also said the state should avoid raiding the rainy day fund and instead look for savings through tighter budget management, reduced middle management, and a focus on core services.
The leaders also discussed public safety, immigration enforcement, child care oversight, transportation, housing, and the Climate Commitment Act. On immigration, they said law enforcement coordination is essential and criticized mixed messages from state leaders about federal enforcement and sheriffs. On child care, they said allegations of fraud in subsidy programs should be investigated through audits and oversight, and rejected the idea that looking for fraud is offensive to honest providers. They said there is some bipartisan agreement on using Climate Commitment Act revenue for the Working Families Tax Credit, transportation, and wildfire prevention, but argued the tax itself is regressive and should be redirected to better uses.
On the budget, Republicans said the current deficit will not be solved by a future income tax and that the state will likely need spending cuts or savings. They said there is some limited agreement with moderate Democrats against further tax increases and against using the rainy day fund as a first step. On housing and transportation, they said the real solutions are permitting reform, changes to the Growth Management Act and energy code, and more stable transportation funding, rather than more state spending on affordable housing or piecemeal fees. No votes were taken, and the event ended as a press availability with questions from reporters.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I am retired from the United States Army.
- Veterans across the state Veterans across the state who have given so much to serve our community, our
- country, and our state.
- California is losing retirees and other veterans to other states such as Texas, Georgia, and Florida.
- like Texas and Florida.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met on June 22 with several members initially absent, so the committee began as a subcommittee and later established a quorum. The committee first heard AB 1775, which would provide California support for transgender service members and veterans affected by a federal executive order requiring their separation from service. The author and witnesses described the policy as discriminatory and destabilizing, and supporters from civil rights and LGBTQ+ organizations urged passage. No opposition testimony was offered, and the chair and members expressed support for helping affected veterans with discharge upgrades, housing assistance, and expedited professional licensing.
The committee then heard AB 2022, which expands the disabled veterans property tax exemption by creating a full exemption for certain totally disabled veterans meeting income limits and a 50% exemption for others, while preserving existing benefits. The author, a disabled Marine veteran, and multiple veterans’ organizations testified that the measure would help veterans remain in their homes and keep them in California; a Gold Star spouse also spoke in support. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Committee on Appropriations, with the roll held open until additional members arrived, and the consent calendar was later approved 4-0.
Next, the committee heard AB 2054, which updates the definition of covered active duty for paid family leave purposes so military families can qualify when service members are deployed, activated for emergencies such as wildfires, or sent to extended training. Supporters, including Department of Defense and veterans’ representatives, said the bill reflects modern military service and protects families during disruptions. The committee also heard AB 2531, which would expand an existing uncompensated care grant program so veterans denied abortion care through the federal VA system can access support, and would add abortion resource information to CalVet materials. Support came from Planned Parenthood, the California Medical Association, the Lieutenant Governor’s office, and others; one member of the public raised concerns about coercion but did not clearly oppose the bill. All three bills were advanced on due pass motions to Appropriations, and the meeting adjourned after the final votes.
AZ
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- It would mean that the state of Florida would become a compact states just as 30 other states currently
- We are not asking for the compact to serve out of state clients.
- Resident cheese in the state.
- Over one-third of our graduates in the state of Florida have left the state immediately.
- issues for our patients and residents in the state of Florida.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We are a mandatory vaccination state.
- So when our cattle producers go to sell their cattle to other states, the one question the other states
- , and I also serve as the state veterinarian.
- And I also serve as the state veterinarian.
- So 49 out of 50 states are considered free of tuberculosis.
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
Summary:
The House Agricultural Affairs Committee approved the minutes from January 30, 2026, then took up several Idaho State Department of Agriculture administrative rule dockets. The Idaho Hop Growers Commission docket was approved to repeal a rule that was described as duplicative of statute. The committee also approved temporary and pending rules on grizzly bear and wolf depredation compensation, with testimony explaining the rules implement 2024 and 2025 legislation, establish claim procedures, compensation matrices, and conflict-prevention funding, and rely on stakeholder input and coordination with the Office of Species Conservation.
The committee then heard extensive presentations on brucellosis and tuberculosis surveillance programs from Dr. Scott Livesley. He explained both are bacterial program diseases managed largely under federal requirements, with Idaho’s rules mainly being updated through zero-based rulemaking to remove duplicative or outdated language without changing the regulatory scope. Members asked about vaccination, electronic ID tags, security of cattle ID data, and whether Idaho should remain a mandatory brucellosis vaccination state; Livesley said the current program would remain in place for now, with future reconsideration dependent on federal changes. The tuberculosis docket was likewise approved after Livesley described Idaho’s surveillance, slaughter testing, and lack of current quarantined herds.
Finally, the committee approved revisions to the public exchange of livestock rules. Livesley said the changes would require buying stations and trader lots to submit renewal requests, and would replace a paper sale-yard release form with a single end-of-day electronic report generated by auction software, reducing clerical burden while preserving the needed information. All dockets considered were approved, and the meeting adjourned with the committee scheduled to meet again on Wednesday.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development May 12th, 2026
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- In multiple, multiple states, but Louisiana, yes. Great. Yes, yes, yes.
- Beautiful part of the state up there in Northwest Arkansas.
- However, in the state of Texas, the federal courts upheld the lawsuit so far because it was based on
- In this, it states that this will...”
- Any state impact? I don't think there was an actual fact.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Development met on May 12, 2026, approved the April 28 minutes, and heard extensive testimony on House Concurrent Resolution 77, which urges federal action to address labor shortages affecting Louisiana’s crawfish industry and other seasonal employers. Representative Butler, Commissioner Strain, industry representatives, landscapers, nursery operators, and Farm Bureau supporters argued that H-2A/H-2B visa limits and processing delays are hurting crawfish processors, landscapers, nurseries, and related businesses, causing lost production, higher costs, and broader economic harm. Members emphasized that the workers discussed are legal guest workers, not illegal immigration, and several senators voiced support. HCR 77 was reported favorably, with a motion to co-author also noted.
The committee then considered House Bill 81 on property rights and accountability for violations. Representative Boyer presented the bill, but Senator Long asked that it be voluntarily deferred so he could work on possible amendments and improve the measure before it advances. The author agreed, and the bill was deferred.
The committee also heard and acted on several bills related to agricultural policy and food systems. House Bill 512, concerning cell-cultured meat, was presented as a measure to protect livestock producers and allow continued research while prohibiting the product; after questions about research and labeling, it was reported favorably. House Bill 717, a labeling companion measure for cell-cultured meat, was also reported favorably. House Bill 1194, which would direct the LSU AgCenter to study food deserts and develop a plan, drew concern from the AgCenter over capacity and funding; members agreed to report it without action so it could be recommitted to finance and worked on further. Finally, House Bill 663, revising the membership of the Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District board, was presented on behalf of the absent author and reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr-Sub-Natural Resources REVISED Afternoon Jan 7th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- It's the state of Oklahoma. Thank you all. Thanks so much, safe travels back across the state.
- State funding per dam and then state-regulated dams per FTE. You can see in the middle row there.
- is just way lower than other states, and then The actual state dollars for maintaining these dams.
- on it in Texas.
- Or if some other state wants to come in and do business, if they had a United States passport, you would
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Agriculture Mar 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- IN FACT I BELIEVE IN 2027 THERE ARE STATES THAT HAVE RECENTLY, TEXAS AND I THINK ARIZONA DEALT WITH SPECIFICALLY
- SERVICES AND FDA ON SCIENCE AND RISK BASED SOLUTIONS HOWEVER THE OBVIOUS CHALLENGE TO DOING THIS ON A STATE-BY-STATE
- THIS IS NOT A MATTER OF COMING HERE AND SAYING PLEASE DON'T DO THIS AND WE'RE GOING TO RUN STATE TO STATE
- THE OTHER PROBLEM IS I TRAVELED TO A LOT OF STATES.
- BUT I WILL TELL YOU THIS, EVERY STATE BELIEVES THEY CAN DO THIS AND EVERY STATE DESERVES TO HAVE THE
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Mar 5th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This will help their state report card in that manner.
- South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. That's the process.
- The state.
- I'm the longest-serving synagogue Rabbi in the state of... serving synagogue Rabbi in the state of Alabama
- I know many of our state Gospel, I know many of our state legislators hold their faith dear, but taking
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
education, diploma, adult education, dropout prevention, nontraditional high school program, driver's license eligibility, vaccination exemption, religious exemption, medical exemption, vaccine mandate, testing requirement, public schools, K-12, students, parents, guardians, higher education, college enrollment, university attendance, public institutions of higher education
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Enthusiasm brought about by having the honor of being spokesman of this state.
- House Bills 612, 613, and 621 referred to the State Affairs Committee.
- House Bill 561, by the State Affairs Committee, relating to state government and state affairs.
- This legislation would mirror legislation that's carried in 14 other states, including Texas and Florida
- This legislation would mirror legislation that's carried in 14 other states, including Texas and Florida
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Higher Education and Workforce Development Apr 28th, 2026
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- But what they're saying is that the state is, because there's a $10 million tax credit, that the state
- Dinoff, State Public Advocate. And just kudos to the presenter.
- Every state senator that wants to do a tax credit.
- They get back to the state. They're doing the right things.
- School districts, we have 518 across our state.
Summary:
The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development heard House Bill 3359, presented by Rep. Travis Wilson on behalf of Rep. Riggs. The bill would create a state income tax credit for donations to registered school robotics/STEAM programs, including cash, equipment, software, materials, and certain employee volunteer hours. The proposal was described as a 20% credit, capped at $10 million annually beginning in tax year 2027, with a six-year sunset. Committee members raised questions about whether the credit applies to individuals or businesses, how volunteer hours would be valued, whether the bill should be limited to qualified coaches or employees rather than parents or general volunteers, which state agency would administer reporting, and whether the 20% rate should be higher. Rep. Wilson said he was open to clarifying amendments and noted the bill sponsor would need to weigh changes.
The bill’s student author and witness, Sarah Waldron, a Westminster Christian Academy senior and robotics team CEO, testified in support. She said the bill was intended to help Missouri schools, especially under-resourced ones, access funding for robotics programs and argued that the credit would leverage private donations into student opportunities and workforce development. She clarified that the volunteer-hour provision was meant for business employees, not individual volunteers, and said she had drafted an amendment to provide higher credits for schools with higher free-and-reduced-lunch percentages. Several committee members praised her work and discussed the need to target aid toward schools with fewer resources.
Arne C. A.C. Dinoff, State Public Advocate, testified in opposition. He praised the student’s initiative but argued the state could not afford another tax credit given budget deficits and said volunteerism should not be tied to a fiscal reward. He also questioned the fiscal note and said robotics support should be handled locally rather than through a state tax credit. No vote was taken, and the chair concluded the hearing after testimony.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Higher Education and Workforce Development Apr 28th, 2026
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Anything over the stated $10 million mark is an estimation.
- But what they're saying is that the state is because there's a $10 million tax credit, is that the state
- He was our school's first three-sport all-state athlete.
- Every state senator that wants to do a tax credit.
- They give back to the state. They're doing the right things.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities May 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And different states go in different directions with this.
- Some states deprioritize With disabilities in terms of prioritization.
- The question is, one idea would be states maximize fairness, right?
- So many states do protect children in their standards.
- Multiple states being pressured to sign do-not-resuscitate orders.
Summary:
The Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities’ Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee met and heard a presentation from Colin Killick of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network on disability discrimination in crisis standards of care during COVID-19. He described how Massachusetts and other states initially used rationing criteria that prioritized short-term or long-term survival in ways that disadvantaged disabled people, older adults, and people with certain chronic conditions, and he discussed related issues such as QALYs, DNR pressure, and inequities in vaccine prioritization. He also noted that disability rights advocates, legal groups, and allies used litigation, media outreach, and public pressure to force revisions to the standards, and that Massachusetts ultimately adopted more protective third-round standards that limited the use of life-expectancy judgments and banned QALYs in those decisions.
Members asked why the disability health care discrimination bill has not passed despite being reintroduced over multiple sessions. Killick said the main obstacle now appears to be lack of legislative prioritization rather than active opposition, after earlier concerns about QALYs were resolved through compromise. He identified the bill as S. 869, an act relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care, and said it had been favorably reported out of the Health Care Financing Committee. Members thanked him for the presentation and for his work during the pandemic.
The meeting then moved to roll call, approved the minutes by motion and second, and adjourned after noting the next meeting date as August 31st.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- And different states go in different directions with this.
- Some states don't at all impose prioritization on people with disabilities.
- The question is, one idea would be states maximize fairness, right?
- Most people in most states thought that saving children was a priority, right?
- So many states do protect children in their standards.
Summary:
The Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities’ Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee met to hear a presentation from Colin Killick of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network on disability discrimination in crisis standards of care during COVID-19. He described how Massachusetts and other states initially used standards that prioritized longer life expectancy and, in some cases, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), which he argued devalued the lives of disabled people and older adults. He also discussed related issues such as denial of transplants, pressure on disabled patients to sign do-not-resuscitate orders, and inequities affecting communities of color. He said disability advocates, legal groups, and public officials pushed back through litigation, media, and organizing, leading to revisions of Massachusetts’ standards and the eventual inclusion of disability advocates in the drafting process.
Killick also discussed vaccine rollout, saying disabled people were initially under-prioritized but later gained broader access and more accessible vaccination options such as ASL interpretation and in-home vaccination. He closed by urging support for S. 869, an act relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care, which he said would ban disability-based discrimination in crisis standards, prohibit QALYs in health care decision-making, and add protections against coerced DNRs. He noted the bill had been favorably reported out of the Health Care Financing Committee but still needed support.
In questions, members asked why the bill had not advanced further; Killick said earlier opposition from QALY supporters had been resolved, and the main barrier now was lack of legislative prioritization. Members thanked him for the presentation and for the work on revising crisis standards. The subcommittee then completed roll call, approved the prior minutes, and adjourned, noting the next meeting would be August 31.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 11/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:15.040><c> Cutting</c> state of Minnesota. Cutting state of Minnesota.
- But what I will say is that states that have these policies are the majority of states now.
- But what I will say is that states that have these policies are the majority of states now.
- But what I will say is that states that have these policies are the majority of states now.
- and in our state.