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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (02/03/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- :07:35.599><c> modifies</c><00:07:36.720><c> the</c> legislation does is it modifies the legislation
- </c> Number one, this uh the legislative Number one, this uh the legislative branch<03:39:18.720><c>
- </c> of what the intent in this legislation of what the intent in this legislation wants<04:33:49.840
- </c> of the legislation in front of you? of the legislation in front of you?
- </c> the fiscal cost of this legislation. the fiscal cost of this legislation.
Committee:
House Children and Family Law
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 28th, 2026
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation A bit of time from 2023 to the current date.
- This legislation was a massive improvement over previous requirements.
- And that was a problem pointed out during T.COLE's sunset legislation.
- Now, I'll say that, Pointed out during T.COLE's sunset legislation.
- In the 88th legislative session, you passed HB 790.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Miriam Arab, committee legislative assistant for Senator Papus.
- </c> participation in the legislative participation in the legislative process.<00:04:19.120><c> To</
- </c> we have Julie Bal our legislative we have Julie Bal our legislative director<00:44:57.359><c> and
- . legislators. legislators.
- </c><01:11:58.480><c> The</c> end of this legislative session. The end of this legislative session.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:05:03.680><c> There's</c><01:05:03.839><c> a</c> of, legislators are a part of.
- There's a of, legislators are a part of.
- You were right, legislators. We didn't know what we're doing and we messed up.
- You were right, legislators. We didn't know what we're doing and we messed up.
- :36:19.360><c> empower</c><01:36:19.760><c> the</c> we draft legislation, we empower the we draft legislation
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/30/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislative body passed legislation to make it mandatory for bone marrow transplants to be part
- This legislative body passed legislation legislation legislation to<00:58:37.280><c> make</c><00:58:37.359
- </c> We don't need to legislate that. We don't need to legislate that.
- </c> that the legislation is not a mandate. that the legislation is not a mandate.
- </c> that we would need further legislation that we would need further legislation at<01:44:13.280><c
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In recent years, legislators have worked with a coalition of advocates to implement a rate framework
- </c><00:28:41.200><c> have</c> in the recent years legislators have in the recent years legislators have
- Many legislators.
- </c> were passed in the 2023 legislative were passed in the 2023 legislative session<00:43:08.839><c>
- </c> keep things afloat while legislative keep things afloat while legislative Solutions<01:20:55.920
Committee:
Senate Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 05/05/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and approved. changes and special legislation that was changes and special legislation that was uh,<
- legislation legislation uh<00:44:51.680><c> that</c><00:44:52.000><c> is</c><00:44:52.480><c> uh</c>
- And he really cares about the workers of Minnesota and just this work as a legislator, as a state legislator
- And he really cares about the workers of Minnesota and just this work as a legislator, as a state legislator
- Just this work as a legislator, as a state legislator, and you're going to be missed, but I'm sorry I've
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's make this legislation a little bit better."
- legislative session, what are you going to do with those St.
- that I have had the opportunity to work on as a legislator.
- that I have had the opportunity to work on as a legislator.
- I was a freshman legislator, and I trusted.
Summary:
The Senate first handled a large batch of executive appointments reported by the Ethics and Elections Committee. Senators debated several nominees, with some members objecting to particular appointees over their views or past conduct. The report on the first group of appointments was adopted 31-0, and Jeffrey Aaron’s separate confirmation to the Public Employee Relations Commission was approved 26-10 after extended debate centered on his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations that he helped facilitate the transfer of Medicaid settlement funds into political activity.
The chamber then considered Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration. Supporters praised her work on Medicaid directed payments and hospital funding, while opponents criticized her prior tenure at the Department of Children and Families, citing problems with Medicaid redeterminations, postpartum coverage, Hope Florida oversight, and a women’s shelter case. The Senate adopted her confirmation report 32-5. Next, Taylor Hatch’s confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families was taken up; the committee report noted ongoing concerns about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and Hope Florida, but recommended confirmation based on her stated commitments to reform. After debate over DCF’s performance and accountability, the Senate adopted her confirmation report 33-4.
After a brief recess, the Senate held a recognition ceremony for outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered lengthy remarks praising her leadership, diligence, humor, and support for members, often recalling personal interactions and her role in shaping legislation and mentoring newer senators. The ceremony emphasized her service as Senate President and continued leadership as Rules Chair, and included a presentation of a handmade keepsake box filled with letters and mementos from staff and colleagues.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 40 (3-5-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> conduct day 40 of this legislative conduct day 40 of this legislative session.<00:05:52.320><c>
- And as we continue to move this piece of legislation and other pieces of legislation, I just ask us and
- And this legislation does apply to Roundup.
- And this legislation does apply to Roundup.
- And this legislation does apply to Roundup.
Summary:
The Senate convened, opened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. The House clerk then announced that the House had passed several bills and requested concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports for a number of bills and resolutions, which were referred to the Rules Committee, and committee reports from the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee and the Judiciary Committee recommending passage of several measures. New resolutions were also introduced, including one honoring Michael Mingi, Amanda Maize, and Senator Maize Bledsoe, and another designating March 31, 2026, as Kentucky Transitional Science Day.
The Senate then took up Senate Bill 145, relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The chamber concurred in House Committee Substitute 1 and House Floor Amendment 1, then passed the bill as amended by a roll call vote of 35 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 59, relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and resources. After adopting Senate Committee Substitute 1, members debated whether the bill’s enforcement provisions were needed to prevent public funds from being used to influence ballot questions; supporters cited prior school-related advocacy, while one opponent raised concerns about possible uneven treatment of schools receiving federal funds. The bill passed 28-9.
Finally, the Senate took up Senate Bill 137, relating to a provisional license to practice medicine. Supporters described Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued the bill would help recruit foreign medical graduates by allowing a path to licensure based on prior residency and work experience. A floor amendment was offered to preserve standards by emphasizing U.S. residency pathways and cautioning against lowering the standard of care, but the amendment was withdrawn after discussion. The bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- would prohibit the 1425 this legislation would prohibit the sale<00:18:50.880><c> of</c><00:18:51.000
- years ago with some compromise legislation.
- </c><00:48:20.400><c> um</c> ago with some compromised legislation um ago with some compromised legislation
- </c><01:19:15.840><c> there's</c> bipartisan piece of legislation there's bipartisan piece of legislation
- effect of the legislative change allowing crossbows for any archery deer hunter.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Mark Foster, and I am the Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs with Housing
- Similar legislation has been signed into law across the country, including in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri
- has been signed into similar legislation has been signed into law<00:09:31.760><c> across</c><00:09:
- The League of Minnesota Cities, Metro Cities, and the Municipal Legislative Commission together represent
- I'm the legislative and coalitions director for the Americans for Prosperity chapter here in Minnesota
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/04/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Several of you might remember me from legislation Northshore Health worked on in 2022, and I'm here today
- I'd like to give a little context for this legislation. in Grand marray and I'm here to express in Grand
- </c><00:02:05.360><c> for</c> little context for this legislation for little context for this legislation
- This piece of legislation streamlines an already complex and traumatizing process.
- </c><00:52:07.520><c> moving</c> there is a similar legislation moving there is a similar legislation
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 22nd, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Pursuant to Article 2, Section 1 of the Washington State Constitution, I hereby declare the initial legislative
- I move that the Senate adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23rd, the 12th legislative day.
- Senator Ritchey has moved that the Senate adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23rd, the 12th legislative
- January 23rd, the 12th legislative day.
- Senator Ritchey has moved that the Senate adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23rd, the 12th legislative
Keywords:
employment eligibility, firefighters, law enforcement, citizenship, legal authorization, public safety, mortgage lending, fraud, prosecution, financial regulations, consumer protection, broadband, infrastructure, loan assistance, economic development, technology access, criminal offense, fingerprinting, state regulations, SB 5280
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- As our usual custom, if there are other legislators other than the two filers, we'll be taking them out
- This legislation is about... ...on these benefits, particularly in regions like mine in the off-season
- This legislation is about strengthening a system that thousands of Massachusetts residents depend on
- So again, thank you for doing what you do, and thank you to our colleagues from the legislation.
- And thank you to our colleagues on the legislation.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development held a hearing on House 5188, a late-filed bill to establish a special commission to study access to unemployment insurance in Massachusetts. Representatives Hadley Luddy and Joshua Tarski, the bill’s sponsors, said they filed it after seeing many constituent cases involving delays, unresolved claims, and difficulty navigating the unemployment system, especially for seasonal workers and others facing financial instability. They argued the commission should review claim data, gather stakeholder input, and identify gaps in the process so the system is more efficient, equitable, and transparent.
Greater Boston Legal Services testified in support, describing numerous client cases in which claimants waited months for determinations or were stuck in limbo after the launch of a new online benefits system. Attorneys said DUA’s backlogs and timeliness metrics had worsened, citing large increases in non-monetary, separation, and hearings backlogs, and they urged the committee to consider systemic fixes, including better notice about paid family and medical leave and possibly more funding or staff for DUA. Committee members generally praised the bill and the sponsors’ collaboration, and one suggested the commission’s reporting deadline might need to be extended.
No vote was taken during the hearing. After testimony and brief discussion, the chair closed the hearing and concluded the committee meeting.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Governor s Advisory and Review Commission on Assistant District Attorneys Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To go ahead and start, because I know these legislators have other obligations this afternoon.
- participate in the process with, and we are going to continue to be mindful in terms of the ultimate legislative
- willing to do, look at what is needed, and understand we would take a deliberate approach with the legislative
- portion of this and a deliberate approach with legislative feedback if there are legislators that believe
- And a deliberate approach with legislative feedback, if there are legislators that believe the way we
Summary:
The Governor’s Advisory and Review Commission on Assistant District Attorneys met to consider whether additional state-funded assistant district attorney positions should be approved. Louisiana District Attorneys Association Executive Director Zach Daniels presented a report proposing a formula that combines objective factors such as population, violent and sex crime caseloads, civil body representation, and courthouse coverage with subjective input from district attorneys about local needs. He said the combined approach supported a statewide request of 120 to 164 additional assistant district attorney positions, with the commission focusing on the higher end of that range in the report packet.
Several district attorneys described staffing shortages and funding pressures in their districts. Colin Sims of the 22nd Judicial District said fast growth in St. Tammany, a long period without added warrants, and recent funding cuts had left his office under strain, especially with felony and sex crime caseloads. Hillar Moore of East Baton Rouge said his office was significantly understaffed, could not fill all existing warrants because of salary and benefit costs, and was asking for 25 positions instead of the formula’s 23 due to a homicide backlog and difficulty recruiting lawyers at current pay levels. James Stewart of Caddo Parish said his office was losing attorneys to higher-paying public offices, handling a heavy homicide and felony trial load, and needed both more warrants and higher salaries to remain competitive.
Commission members asked about split warrants and recruitment challenges. Moore said split warrants were not a major issue for his office, while Sims said his office had no split warrants. Daniels said the association wanted the commission to approve the requested positions and continue working with the legislature on funding. The commission then adopted a motion to recommend 164 additional assistant district attorney positions, with members noting that the recommendation would not remove legislative discretion. The meeting then adjourned unanimously.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Governor s Advisory and Review Commission on Assistant District Attorneys Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To go ahead and start, because I know these legislators have other obligations this afternoon.
- participate in the process with, and we are going to continue to be mindful in terms of the ultimate legislative
- willing to do, look at what is needed, and understand we would take a deliberate approach with the legislative
- portion of this and a deliberate approach with legislative feedback if there are legislators that believe
- And a deliberate approach with legislative feedback, if there are legislators that believe the way we
Summary:
The Governor’s Advisory and Review Commission on Assistant District Attorneys met to consider whether additional state-funded assistant district attorney positions should be approved. Louisiana District Attorneys’ Association Executive Director Zach Daniels presented a report proposing a more objective formula for allocating warrants, based on factors such as population, violent and sex crime caseloads, civil body representation, and courthouse logistics, while also incorporating subjective input from district attorneys about local needs. He said the combined approach suggested a statewide need of between 120 and 164 additional warrants, and emphasized that Louisiana’s crime rates and office workloads justify more staffing.
Several district attorneys testified in support of additional positions and higher warrant funding. Colin Sims of the 22nd Judicial District said St. Tammany has grown rapidly, has not received an additional warrant in nearly 20 years, and faces major funding cuts and heavy felony and sex-crime caseloads. Hillar Moore of East Baton Rouge said his office is significantly understaffed, has lost many lawyers to higher-paying public-sector jobs, and needs more assistants and a higher warrant amount to remain competitive; he asked for 25 additional positions and an increase in the warrant value from $50,000 to $60,000. James Stewart of the First Judicial District described similar recruitment and retention problems, high homicide and felony trial volumes, and rising office costs.
Commission members asked about split warrants and whether offices still use them; the district attorneys said the practice is limited or not used in their offices, and that statewide usage was unclear. After discussion, a motion was made and seconded to approve the recommendation for 164 additional assistant district attorney positions, based on the chart in the packet. The commission voted unanimously in favor, then adjourned. The action was described as a recommendation for legislative consideration rather than a final funding decision.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Christopher LaHosate with Legislative Services Office. I'm a budget and policy analyst.
- All right, so this document is the information that Legislative Services Office puts together to track
- And you can see that there's $89.5 million behind the legislative revenue target of $5,665.1 million.
- I'm Keith Bybee, the Manager of the Budget Policy Analysis Division for the Legislative Services Office
- Item number two on the packet is a request to reduce the legislative transfer by 5%.
Summary:
The committee received a General Fund Daily Update and Budget Monitor presentation from Legislative Services Office staff, who explained that the budget picture was nearly complete, with most general fund agency actions and germane bill impacts already reflected. Members also discussed revenue performance, including that the state was about $89.5 million behind the legislative revenue target and that April revenue reports would be especially important. Staff noted that the estimated ending balance was close to negative $44.1 million, with some uncertainty remaining because of revenue volatility and pending monthly reports.
The committee then considered a series of budget-balancing cash transfers and related actions. It approved transfers from the Permanent Building Fund to the Legislature, a 5% reduction in the legislative transfer, a $13 million transfer from the Idaho Broadband Fund to the General Fund, transfers from inactive school district building account subaccounts, and a conditional transfer from the 27th payroll fund if needed. It also approved moving interest earnings from the Budget Stabilization Fund, Water Pollution Control Fund, Permanent Building Fund, and several American Rescue Plan Act-related funds to the General Fund or Strategic Initiatives Fund, along with transfers involving the Fire Suppression Deficiency Account and Strategic Initiatives Fund balances.
Several members commented on the policy choices, including support for legislative belt-tightening and concern about using interest earnings transfers, especially from the Budget Stabilization Fund. One member questioned whether those transfers were appropriate if the budget remained balanced, while another asked for clarification on how Strategic Initiatives Fund allocations would be used. Most motions passed with due pass recommendations in both chambers’ committee votes, and the committee adjourned after scheduling another meeting for the following morning to continue work on remaining cash transfers and possible Fish and Game items.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee: ESSB 5998 Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In other legislation, so revenue-related legislation, I'd point out a couple bills: 2487, insurer taxes
- So that includes the additional prior period adjustments, the revenue legislation including 6346 in fiscal
- So that includes the additional prior period adjustments, the revenue legislation including 63-46 in
- So starting with general government, judicial, and legislative agencies, you'll see a four-year net NGFO
- It includes some familiar items from past legislative budget proposals, including funding to implement
Summary:
The conference committee on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998 met to review the operating budget conference report. House and Senate budget coordinators walked through comparison documents showing the Senate-passed budget, House-passed budget, and the conference proposal, including statewide totals, agency detail, revenue assumptions, transfers, and the four-year outlook. They said the conference budget uses the February 2026 ERFC forecast, includes an $880 million transfer from the budget stabilization account to the general fund, and reflects a four-year net near-general-fund impact of about $800 million, with an ending fund balance of $231 million in 2025-27 and $563 million in 2027-29. They also noted that future collective bargaining agreements are not included in the outlook beyond those already settled.
The briefing highlighted major policy items across the budget, including Working Families Tax Credit expansion, a proposed city and county fiscal health account, changes to Working Connections child care attendance payments, behavioral health facility and staffing adjustments, long-term care funding for certain non-citizen residents affected by federal changes, Apple Health and other health-related responses to H.R. 1, K-12 changes such as free school meals contingent on related legislation, Running Start and transportation depreciation adjustments, higher education administrative reductions, corrections staffing and bed changes, wildfire response funding, and state employee compensation agreements. Members also discussed the budget’s reliance on revenue measures and transfers, including legislation referenced as 2487, 6228, 6231, and 6346.
After the presentation, Senator Robinson moved adoption of the conference report and passage of the bill as recommended by the committee. In discussion, supporters said the budget protected core services and responded to federal H.R. 1 impacts, while opponents criticized the size of the budget, the use of reserves, future outlook assumptions, and reductions in some K-12 and other programs. The committee then voted 4-2 to recommend the conference report and ESSB 5998 to the legislature, with Representatives Gregerson and Ormsby and Senators Robinson and Stanford in favor, and Representative Couture and Senator Gildon opposed.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Mar 11th, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- I still have reservations about this legislation.
- I think there's been great work done on this piece of legislation to improve it.
- I think there's been great work done on this piece of legislation to improve it.
- I never want to insinuate you didn't know the legislation.
- I think you're a very thoughtful legislator that reads all legislation.
Summary:
The committee met in executive session with 14 members present and took up a series of House bills, several with House Committee Substitutes (HCSs). Early discussion centered on HB 1893 and HB 2075, both described by opponents as “potty police” bills affecting restroom access in public settings; members debated privacy, enforcement, and the scope of exemptions, and both HCSs were adopted before the bills were reported do pass. HB 2536, another restroom-related measure, drew extensive testimony from supporters and opponents, including concerns about impacts on transgender people, private causes of action, and the role of outside advocacy groups; its HCS was adopted and the bill was reported do pass on a 9-5 vote.
The committee then considered HB 1914, where members said the bill was intended to keep technicians in Missouri but raised concerns about whether it would actually do so and whether the committee was being asked to referee a contract dispute between dealers and manufacturers; the HCS was adopted and the bill passed 9-3 with one present. HB 3423 passed without discussion, and HB 3204 was amended at the request of the Department of Mental Health to remove an unnecessary sentence about prevention resource centers before being reported do pass unanimously.
The final bills dealt with camps and other regulatory issues. HB 3142’s HCS shifted licensing authority from DESE to DSS, removed day camps, carved out universities and colleges, dropped website-reporting requirements, and added CPR and background-check requirements; members discussed possible delayed implementation and the extent of rulemaking authority, and the bill passed 11-2. HB 2855 and HB 2922 both passed with little or no discussion, HB 2643 passed unanimously, and HB 2828 was amended to remove nitrous oxide language before passing unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-3-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- It is the legislative branch budget, as we went through um last week, I believe it was, on the executive
- Uh, but the very small legislative branch budget, 503 PHS 1, a lot of continuation of the approach of
- It is the<00:02:50.840><c> legislative</c><00:02:51.520><c> branch</c><00:02:51.920><c> budget</c><00
- :02:52.400><c> as</c><00:02:52.680><c> we</c><00:02:52.840><c> went</c> the legislative branch budget
- as we went the legislative branch budget as we went through<00:02:53.680><c> um</c> through um through
Committee:
House Appropriations & Revenue