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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And I do get those requests. Like the U.S. Attorney's Office. And I do get those requests.
- So it's a request. How could we see this as a benefit then, if it's a request?
- free to establish their budget as they do with the consent of the legislature.
- Therefore, for this reason, we respectfully request that you pass this bill.
- Therefore, we respectfully request a do pass of House Bill 75.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 25, which would prohibit a juvenile who committed a firearm-related delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult from legally owning or possessing a firearm for 10 years after disposition. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to address serious youth gun violence without lengthening juvenile sentences or unsealing records, and they emphasized that the substitute language was meant to clarify, not change, the bill’s intent. Support came from law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, CYFD, and business interests, while opponents including the Public Defender, ACLU, and criminal defense advocates argued it conflicts with juvenile-code principles, creates civil disabilities based on juvenile conduct, and could raise Second Amendment and sealing-record concerns. Members raised extensive questions about how the NICS background-check process would work, what offenses would qualify, whether the measure would apply retroactively, and how sealed juvenile records and pardons would be handled. After discussion, the committee adopted the committee substitute, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided; members discussed possibly working on the language further in Judiciary or tabling it.
The committee then took up House Bill 15, the Medical Injury and Collaborative Resolution Act, described by the sponsor as New Mexico’s version of a candor law. The bill would create a protected adverse outcome conference process allowing patients and providers to discuss medical injuries or undesirable outcomes outside of court, with the goal of improving communication, giving patients answers, and reducing litigation. A family medicine doctor and a trial lawyer testified in support, saying patients often want explanations more than money and that open conversations can sometimes resolve disputes early. Public commenters also supported the concept, though one noted concerns about how pro se litigants would fit into the process.
Committee questions focused on how the bill would define injury, how confidentiality would be enforced, whether statements could be used in court, who would pay for the process, and how it would interact with existing malpractice procedures. The sponsors said the conference would be voluntary, not require an apology, and would be protected by evidentiary rules; if protected statements were introduced at trial, they said remedies such as mistrial could apply. The discussion continued into procedural details, but no final action on HB 15 appears in the provided portion.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- That's a very reasonable request.
- </c><02:40:45.319><c> no</c> that's a re very reasonable request no that's a re very reasonable request
- </c> adding it to this bill but to the budget adding it to this bill but to the budget bill<02:43:30.680
- They’re turning our lives into budget cuts.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved.
Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199.
The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:06.560><c> and</c><00:05:06.800><c> the</c> stagnant state budget and the stagnant state budget
- </c><00:09:57.519><c> for</c> services and has an annual budget for services and has an annual budget
- But we reach a tenable budget agreement.
- Uh, just two other issues that request.
- </c> matches the governor's budget proposal. matches the governor's budget proposal.
Committee:
House Taxes
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/30/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So I respectfully request and ought to pass on this very straightforward change.
- So<00:04:55.440><c> I</c><00:04:55.759><c> respectfully</c><00:04:56.479><c> request</c><00:04:57.199
- Do you have a waiver or an extension request? Has that ever gone to the department?
- </c><00:57:12.559><c> Has</c> a waiver or an extension request?
- Has a waiver or an extension request?
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education (3-25-26) Upon Adjournment of House
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- tell you that nothing will work going forward with both of these provisions on the books and I would request
- </c><00:05:19.960><c> that</c><00:05:20.120><c> you</c> books and I would request that you books and
- I would request that you continue<00:05:20.640><c> to</c><00:05:20.760><c> work</c><00:05:21.040><c>
- We have a budget exceeding $2 billion and problems that are well publicized, well known.
- We have a budget exceeding $2 billion and problems that are well publicized, well known.
Committee:
House Primary and Secondary Education
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (2-11-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- So there is no impact to our state budget.
- So there is no impact to our state budget.
- RSVP is requested but not mandatory.
- </c><00:20:39.000><c> but</c><00:20:39.159><c> not</c> we can RSVP is requested but not we can RSVP is
- requested but not mandatory<00:20:40.480><c> but</c><00:20:40.640><c> we</c><00:20:40.760><c> can</c
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection held its first meeting of the 2025 session, welcomed new members, announced a 24-hour rule for committee amendments, and reviewed basic meeting procedures. After roll call confirmed a quorum, members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. The chair also recognized Representative Thomas for his service to the committee and presented remarks of appreciation as he moved into other duties.
The committee then considered House Bill 191, which would extend burial eligibility in Kentucky state veterans cemeteries to certain National Guard and Reserve members who were honorably discharged but never activated under Title 10. Testimony from Rep. Aaron Thompson and KDVA officials explained that the bill aligns with the federal Burial Guard Reserve Act of 2022 and would cover some long-serving Guard and Reserve members, including those who served during disasters such as the Eastern Kentucky floods and western Kentucky tornadoes. Members voiced support, and the bill passed the committee with a favorable recommendation after adoption of a title amendment.
Next, the committee took up House Bill 152, which would create a supplemental Medicaid payment program for public EMS agencies through voluntary intergovernmental transfers, with no general fund dollars used. Rep. Michael Meredith and EMS chiefs testified that the measure would help public agencies recover more of the cost of Medicaid transports; one example cited was a local agency that could increase reimbursement substantially under the program. In response to questions, witnesses said the existing program for public and private agencies is mandatory, while this bill creates an additional voluntary enhancement for public agencies only, and that the program could be affected if Medicaid match rates change. The committee approved the bill with a favorable recommendation and a title amendment. The meeting ended with announcements about Military Kids Day on February 25 and a Kentucky National Guard Association reception and dinner on February 15, followed by adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Legislative Budget Board, they do. their population projections.
- We're Strategy B-2-4, a lot of items within their budget.
- I have a budget of $47 million.
- Why is your budget being reduced, do you know? I don't know, sir.
- The morning after that budget was released is when we found out that the budget had been reduced by 90%
Committee:
House Corrections
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 8th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow Assembly Member Ramos to have I request
- I request—just a moment, Majority Leader.
- I request unanimous consent to order SB 49, Grove, to the second reading file.
- For these reasons, I respectfully request your support for A.J.R. 10. Thank you.
- I request your aye vote. Thank you. Thank you, Assembly Member Alvarez.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved routine procedural motions, and recognized several guest groups, including First Five California, a fourth-grade class from Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, visitors from Modoc and Lassen counties, and representatives from the Port of Long Beach. The chamber then moved through second reading and concurrence items, with most bills and resolutions being read, deemed adopted, or passed on file without debate.
The main floor action centered on ACR 39, designating May 2025 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month. Assembly Member Ramos and many caucus members spoke in strong support, describing the crisis as a state of emergency and emphasizing violence against Native women, girls, and two-spirit people, the need for better data collection, agency coordination, tribal sovereignty, and continued action beyond symbolic recognition. The resolution passed concurrence with 67 ayes and 0 noes.
The Assembly also passed a series of bills on topics including classified school employee pay stubs (AB 374), allowing voucher preferences in housing (AB 282), authorizing nurse practitioners to sign death certificates (AB 583), student health insurance protections (AB 594), local housing pre-approval programs (AB 1206), veterans education program administration (AB 1509), expanding the Family Urgent Response System (AB 898), Star Wars Day (H.R. 33), local news sale notice requirements (AB 611), mask-wearing protections in public spaces (AB 1326), a Chula Vista university land-use measure (AB 76), undercover officer record protections (AB 1178), and preservation of Clover Valley in Rocklin (AB 1152). Most passed with broad support, though AB 282 and AB 611 drew some opposition.
A major debate occurred on AJR 10, which urged the President to reverse cuts to the U.S. Forest Service. Members from both parties discussed wildfire prevention, forest health, staffing, and federal-state responsibility, with some criticizing the administration and others emphasizing forest management and the need for bipartisan cooperation. The resolution was adopted after a co-author roll and final roll vote of 67 ayes and 0 noes. The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, heard an adjournment in memory for Giovanni “Johnny” of East Side Italian Deli, and adjourned until Monday, May 12, 2025.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Child Custody Review Task Force Feb 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- If somebody does request a hearing, 21 days from that request is when you get the hearing.
- and filed a brief requests a hearing, the request must be granted.
- and filed a brief requests a hearing, the request must be granted.
- A party requests a hearing.
- And then if you request a hearing, what type of hearing are you actually requesting?
Summary:
The Child Custody Review Task Force met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and reviewed a memorandum compiling member suggestions for possible legislation. The memo grouped ideas into topics including creation of a family court, expanded education for parents, attorneys, and judges, expedited hearings for parenting-time violations, limiting law enforcement involvement in custody disputes, creating parenting time expediters, and adopting more uniform court procedures. Members also discussed whether to form subcommittees, but the task force decided to continue working as a full committee rather than create subcommittees at this time.
The committee then heard testimony from Dr. John Perez, a mental health professional, who described his personal custody experience and his professional work with families he believes have been affected by parental alienation. He argued for stronger education, faster court response times, and better tools to address intentional interference with parenting time. Members questioned him about his case history, the concept of parental alienation, and whether specialized family courts or judges with family-law training could help. Dr. Perez said a dedicated family court and faster hearings would likely have helped his situation.
The task force spent substantial time discussing the possible creation of a family court. Judge Hovey supported the idea of a specialized family court or at least a study of one, saying family cases are distinct from ordinary adversarial litigation and that judges with family-law experience could better handle them. Several members agreed that a family court could improve consistency, expertise, and speed, but others cautioned that the task force’s current directive is focused on enforcement of existing orders rather than broader custody policy, and noted that voters had previously rejected equal shared parenting proposals. The group also discussed expedited procedures for parenting-time disputes, with Judge Hovey suggesting a 30-day hearing timeline may be workable.
On education, members generally supported requiring parents to complete a parenting education course and adding educational materials explaining court process, child support, and what judges can and cannot do. Mr. McLean suggested a short instructional video for litigants and more family-law education for judges and attorneys, while Ms. Moldenhauer said education could be incorporated into scheduling orders or mediation orders. Members also discussed the Parents Forever course, including whether it should be mandatory in all counties and whether cost is a barrier; no vote was taken on any of these proposals.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's what we're bipartisan budget.
- We supposed to do, a bipartisan budget.
- Those >> The y's and nays are requested.
- Those >> The yays and nas are requested.
- </c><08:24:56.320><c> committee</c> and my comments to the budget committee and my comments to the budget
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/03/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Since a refund can only be requested annually, this has put a significant burden on the company's cash
- requested annually has put a significant burden<00:05:03.680><c> on</c><00:05:03.840><c> the</c><00:
- Uh, the fiscal note that we prepared has shown that we have zero effect on the state budget.
- </c><00:37:28.480><c> We</c><00:37:28.800><c> receive</c> effect on the state budget.
- We receive effect on the state budget.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Per the analysis, any cost to the IG is minor and absorbable within the IG's budget.
- Municipalities are seeing large-scale requests that require substantial staff time.
- This reflects a broader trend toward more expansive and complicated requests.
- This reflects a broader trend toward more expansive and complicated requests.
- It does not of actual working days when staff are available to process requests.
Committee:
House Appropriations
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-11 (4:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So the parents requested a meeting with our school board.
- Just look at our budget here in the state of Florida, how large our budget is in education.
- We had an opportunity, I mean, a couple of years ago, we had challenges with the budget.
- Just look at our budget here in the state of Florida, how large our budget is in education.
- We had an opportunity, I mean, a couple of years ago, we had challenges with the budget.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, moments of silence for former member Terry Fields and the Parkland victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests and visitors. The chamber then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the day’s calendar and debate times. The main measure taken up was HB 1119, relating to materials harmful to minors in public schools and charter schools, which the sponsor described as a clarification of existing law to keep pornographic or sexually explicit material away from minors and to give districts clearer standards for review and objection processes.
The bill drew extensive debate over constitutional concerns, local control, litigation risk, and the scope of the definition of “harmful to minors.” Members supporting the bill argued it was needed to close loopholes and protect children, while opponents warned it could lead to overbroad book removals, conflict with federal court rulings, and costly lawsuits. A series of amendments sought to narrow or redirect the bill: proposals by Gant, Aristide, Bartleman, Eskamani, Nixon, Rainer, Woodson, and Harris would have preserved literary value review, protected educational and abuse-prevention materials, exempted LGBTQ-inclusive books, limited objections, preserved funding for districts, or delayed enforcement during ongoing litigation. Supporters of the amendments framed them as protecting parental choice, academic value, student safety, and district finances; opponents said they would weaken the bill’s child-protection purpose. All of the amendments failed.
After the amendment process, the House waived rules, read HB 1119 a third time by title, and entered structured debate on final passage. Debate continued along the same lines, with opponents emphasizing book removals, First Amendment concerns, and the impact on students and schools, and supporters reiterating that the bill was intended to prevent minors from accessing obscene material. The transcript provided ends during structured debate and does not include the final vote on HB 1119.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Obviously, it's budget season.
- Sometimes, especially this time of year, we're looking at budgets.
- You know, our budget, but I think the issue with our budget is we are primarily funded by the federal
- Budget.
- So those are two budget items.
Committee:
Senate Director Nominations
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session May 18th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- FY27 budget recommendations.
- that's carried in the budget?
- As of last note, we in this budget make a payment of $150 million from excesses We in this budget make
- One of the most important features, not only of this budget proposal, but of every budget proposal, is
- This is a good budget. I know after our A good budget.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- of the president and also requests a roll call.
- </c> the president and request a roll call. the president and request a roll call.
- Uh is that kind of how you're requested?
- </c> accommodation I'm requesting." accommodation I'm requesting."
- </c><02:18:59.679><c> your</c> been paid so that you can request your been paid so that you can request
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> The Chair will entertain up to five requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle.
- The yays and nays are requested.
- The yays and nays are requested.
- The chair will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches.
- </c> The chair will now entertain requests The chair will now entertain requests for<01:48:32.239><c>
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> 72 hours I I think we would request 72 hours I I think we would request maybe<00:03:05.840><c> looking
- So we therefore are requesting your support for this vital request for the Third Circuit.
- So we therefore are requesting your support for this vital request for the Third Circuit.
- I suggest that we blank out the Ways and Means request.
- </c> out the um per Ways and Means request out the um per Ways and Means request will<01:15:05.719><c
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several Judiciary-related measures. SB 94 would increase the mandatory minimum jail term for a first knowing or intentional violation of a temporary restraining order from 48 to 72 hours. The Office of the Public Defender and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence opposed the bill, arguing the current penalty is effective, the measure treats very different conduct the same, and the mental health assessment language is unclear and could be harmful or misapplied. Some other testifiers were listed in support or opposition, but no vote was taken.
SB 15 would raise the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. The Hawaiʻi Financial Services Association offered comments rather than opposition, suggesting the bill should be clarified as applying to creditor claims rather than property taxes and possibly limited to a primary residence, with restrictions on frequency of use. Committee discussion focused on how the exemption would affect unsecured creditors, the role of recorded mortgages and judgment liens, and whether the bill should instead establish a clearer homestead-style exemption. The bill drew both support and comments, with no action taken during the hearing.
The committee also took testimony on SB 117, which would protect people making sexual misconduct claims from defamation suits unless made with malice; SB 121, a constitutional amendment to give the Senate more time to confirm judicial appointments; SB 14, a reapportionment amendment tied to the decennial census and resident population; SB 175, which would raise the mandatory retirement age for judges and justices from 70 to 75; SB 173, creating a three-year pilot program for free child care for minor children of parties and witnesses attending First Circuit court hearings; and SB 261, increasing juror pay from $30 to $50 per day. Testimony on these measures was generally supportive in the case of SB 175, SB 173, and SB 261, with some opposition on SB 14 and SB 117. On SB 173 and SB 261, committee members asked questions about practical implementation, and on SB 261 the State Bar Association said the increase was overdue and intended to encourage jury participation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So welcome to Budget Sub 4. We have two panels as a part of today's hearing.
- So that kind of flies under the radar sometimes because it doesn't flow through the state budget, but
- But presumably there will be likely more in the upcoming June budget, as well as a total of $1.5 billion
- There are going to be a lot of folks coming to you requesting help.
- And just by articulating this, it's going to help us make budget decisions.
Summary:
The hearing focused on California wildfire resilience, with the first panel discussing statewide funding, policy, and strategic priorities, and the second panel shifting to home hardening and defensible space. The LAO outlined the state’s wildfire risk, the large increase in resilience spending in recent years, and the fact that most funding has been one-time rather than ongoing. Testimony emphasized that wildfire risk varies greatly by region, that the state must balance response spending with prevention, and that success should be measured more carefully than by acres treated alone. Witnesses also noted the importance of local, federal, utility, and Proposition 4 funding sources, as well as the need for long-term maintenance and strategic prioritization rather than scattered projects.
Cal Fire leadership and other witnesses stressed that California’s wildfire problem is not uniform: forested areas, chaparral, and wildland-urban interface communities require different strategies. In Northern California and forested watersheds, speakers emphasized fuels reduction, prescribed and cultural burning, strategic fuel breaks, watershed protection, and maintaining forest health. In Southern California, testimony focused on wind-driven fires, ember intrusion, ignition prevention along roads and power lines, and the limits of large-scale vegetation clearing. Several witnesses argued that the state should invest where it can leverage local and regional partnerships, support capacity-building programs like Regional Forest and Fire Capacity, and improve data systems to track treatment effectiveness and project outcomes.
Members repeatedly pressed witnesses on how to prioritize limited funds, asking what should be done more of, less of, and first. The chair argued that protecting homes and communities through hardening and defensible space should be a major priority, especially near structures, while also acknowledging the need for broader landscape work and watershed protection. There was discussion of incentives such as insurance discounts, property tax treatment, and community certification for hardened homes, along with the need for multiple payers rather than relying on the state alone. Cal Fire reported new and expanding data tools, including treatment trackers, defensible space inspection dashboards, and a fuels treatment effectiveness program that evaluates whether nearby treatments affected wildfire behavior. No votes were taken because the hearing was informational only.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/04/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I would make that request.
- </c><01:28:21.080><c> it</c> as as they as needed if they request it as as they as needed if they request
- </c> experience in my teams that that budget experience in my teams that that budget range<01:44:47.560
- Those cost analyses are made by the Legislative Budget Assistant, and I'm sure the Legislative Budget
- sure the legislative budget assistant is sure the legislative budget assistant is very<01:54:58.000><
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources