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CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Health plans are already required to cover medically necessary behavioral health treatment on par with
- To clarify, the bill does not expand covered benefits. It does not create any new mandates.
- The bill does not expand covered benefits.
- Before I begin, I want to clearly outline which products this bill does and does not cover.
- Most protein drinks and many protein powders are sold as food and would not be covered by this bill.
Committee:
House Health
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Transportation Feb 24th, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, there are different scenarios, and we can't cover every one of them.
- So whatever you buy, that's what it covers. If they tow... You can buy a $100,000 policy.
- So whatever you buy, that's what it covers.
- Suggesting that maybe they raise the amount of insurance that they cover.
- This would cover everything.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 2759 in executive session. The sponsor explained a committee substitute that would shift the bill’s disclosure requirement so project completion dates would be posted when work is awarded, rather than during the bidding process. Members discussed the fiscal note and whether the change could affect contractor pricing and MoDOT costs. The committee adopted the substitute and then voted the House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2759 “do pass” by a roll call of 13 ayes and one present.
The committee then moved to public hearing on House Bill 1741, which would create procedures for non-consensual towing of commercial vehicles, including a towing and recovery review board, limits on storage charges while disputes are pending, restrictions on liens, access requirements, and penalties for violations. Representative Griffith said the bill is aimed at protecting independent truckers from excessive towing charges while still allowing emergency road clearance. Members raised concerns about the scope of the bill, the lack of a dispute timeline, the proposed $25,000 penalty, the ban on per-pound billing, and whether the bill could interfere with emergency towing or create litigation involving the state.
Supporters, including representatives from trucking groups, described large and sometimes excessive tow bills, argued that small owner-operators can be bankrupted by these costs, and said Missouri lacks a meaningful complaint process. Opponents from towing associations said the bill, as written, could prevent non-consensual commercial tows because towers need a lien or other leverage to get paid, especially when vehicles or cargo are abandoned or out of state. They also argued that emergency recoveries are dangerous, expensive, and highly variable, and that the bill should be narrowed and clarified. The sponsor and witnesses on both sides indicated a willingness to keep working on amendments, and no final action was taken on House Bill 1741 during the hearing.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, there are different scenarios, and we can't cover every one of them.
- So whatever you buy, that's what it covers. If they tow,... You can buy a $100,000 policy.
- So whatever you buy, that's what it covers.
- Suggesting that maybe they raise the amount of insurance that they cover.
- This would cover everything.
Committee:
House Transportation
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Nov 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- For SNAP in particular, states are now required to cover up to 75% from the previous 50% of the costs
- Before I talk about this chapter, I'll give some context on why we're covering workforce barriers.
- If the error rate is below 6%, then we will cover nothing.
- If our error rate is above 10%, we'll cover 15% of programmatic costs.
- And so I just want to name that there are other entities.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers Mar 14th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Colleagues, Medicaid covers 38 million kids in America. including half of all kids with special health
- what is Article 1 responsibilities of this Congress. to make sure that the issues of tariffs are covered
- something unless it is said not to be covered.
- They cover every state. District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S.
- And she has no income to cover her own health care costs, should she get sick. Dr.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The initial law on this didn't really cover that.
- I mean, cover it completely with their hand as if they're just breathing into their hand, tug on the
- So this is one of those situations that I was happy to hear that the organizations, the entities, were
Committee:
House Judiciary
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of bills, mostly from the Senate, covering military affairs, courts, veterans’ services, tobacco/vape regulation, and emergency alerts for missing persons with disabilities. Several measures were described as cleanup or modernization bills, including SB 317 adding the House and Senate military committee chairs to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, SB 357 updating court administration and appellate e-case management provisions, SB 421 modernizing electronic records language, and SB 232 and HB 597 addressing judicial compensation and related funding/commission issues. The committee also heard SB 164, which would add public works employees to the definition of first responders, and SB 510, which would regulate certain licensed establishments that allow on-premises consumption of hemp/THC products and related age restrictions. These bills were generally presented as technical updates or alignment with existing practices, and the committee reported them favorably after brief questions and, in some cases, amendments.
A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 208, which revises Louisiana’s law on services provided to veterans after a prior version was struck down. Senator Kathy and LDVA representatives said the bill is intended to protect veterans from unaccredited “claim sharks” by limiting fees and creating state-level safeguards, while an opponent argued the issue is preempted by federal law and should be left to Congress and the pending appeal. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 34, which would create “Bryan’s Call” emergency alerts for missing children and adults with cognitive or developmental disabilities, including wireless alerts and responder training. Family members and disability advocates described fatal risks from elopement and drowning, and supporters said the bill would fill a gap between Amber and Silver Alerts; the committee moved the bill favorably. Another bill, HB 302, sought to restrict vape sales near schools; the sponsor and Alcohol and Tobacco Control discussed possible language changes, and public health testimony supported broader protections for youth. Several bills were voluntarily deferred, including HB 1190, HB 1097, and HB 374-1, and the committee adjourned after reporting the remaining measures favorably.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The initial law on this didn't really cover that.
- and I don't know what the proper terminology is, but tug on this vape in class, you know, I mean, cover
- So this is one of those situations that I was happy to hear that the organizations, the entities, were
Bills:
HB302 , HB371 , HB597 , HB1097 , HB1190 , SB34 , SB164 , SB208 , SB232 , SB317 , SB357 , SB421 , SB510
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
legal representation, attorney general, elected officials, defense, legislative acts, judicial review, judiciary, election, judges, 19th Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge, precincts, coroner, retention, body, mortuary, investigation, missing persons, Amber Alert, Endangered Missing Child Advisory
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- financial situation, and it will not harm the benefit the system at all because we have assets that cover
- financial situation, and it will not harm the benefit the system at all because we have assets that cover
- That put into Chapter 536, which is the Administrative Procedure Act, that there are two entities that
Summary:
The Committee on Pensions met without a quorum at first, then later returned to executive session and held several bill hearings. Representative Haley presented House Bill 295, which would allow PSRS retirees who have reached the 80% COLA cap to receive an additional 2% COLA in years when investment returns exceed the system’s assumed rate and CPI conditions are met. Haley and supporters from the Missouri Retired Teachers Association said the bill was narrowly targeted, non-cumulative, and protected by guardrails; committee members questioned whether it could affect funding stability. PSRS/PEERS counsel testified informally that the proposal would function like a one-time “13th paycheck,” would affect about 3,400 PSRS and 800 PEERS retirees, and would cost roughly $32 million for PSRS and under $1 million for PEERS, while emphasizing the systems’ smoothing policy and funded status.
The committee then adopted a substitute and passed House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2884 and 1655 by a 12-0 vote. The substitute combined language dealing with St. Louis police retirement board quorum/appointment timing, public employee retirement system provisions, and public school retirement system board quorum/vote requirements, and it also added clarifying language so retirement systems could continue routine informational communications without using funds to support ballot measures. The committee next took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1762 and 2059, which would increase the income tax deduction for private retirement income and raise the income threshold for eligibility. Supporters argued it would provide parity with the earlier public-pension tax break and help retirees and self-employed taxpayers; opponents raised concerns about the fiscal impact and timing. The substitute passed 8-4.
Representative Bromley then presented House Bill 2144, which would increase the PSRS death benefit from $5,000 to $10,000. He said the current amount no longer covers funeral costs and that the change would help older retirees’ families. MRTA supported the concept but urged caution about system solvency and suggested looking at PEERS as well; PSRS/PEERS counsel testified that the benefit applies to all vested PSRS members, would cost about $137.8 million in actuarial liability, and would reduce the trust fund by about 0.19%. An EMPERS representative confirmed that system also has a $5,000 death benefit and uses similar third-party death-notification services. Finally, Representative Mayhew briefly presented House Bill 2205, which would exempt all public and private retirement income from Missouri income tax; no one testified in support or opposition, and the hearing adjourned after no further discussion.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority -OMMA- Feb 27th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll cover some housekeeping and reminders first, and then we'll get started on agenda items as required
- tell you, certainly from my perspective, dealing with legislatures, legislators in my industry, they cover
- Then we've had to implement and take over that entity.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I am looking forward to having some conversations to make sure that we're covering this, because I think
- Thank you. ...sure that we're covering this because I think we all want the same thing. Thank you.
- somewhere else, and I've seen this where it's required to do a background check, but you have small entities
Committee:
House Community Safety
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We've covered that with, since then, covered that with legislative council and the Attorney General's
- in order to qualify for that money, or by those monies, your park services and your fish and game entities
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a little bit of the history that I wanted to cover.
- so if you hear about the Water Resources Board actions or see that in code, we're talking about an entity
- We also have a number of enhancements: fire equipment, navigable, some fund shifts, some covered storage
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 4, 2025 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- if it's >> not a essentially a public utility, that it would be a a private transaction between 2 entities
- And then, you know, a lot of what I think was covered today was really important in terms of the different
- The first as we've discussed is the new technology, particularly ASMR, which covers a whole range of
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Unfortunately, there's a growing number of situations where entities within the blood donation industry
- So we have basically all of Texas covered and we each have our little service areas.
- I understand that, but I know there are times where my insurance doesn't cover 100% of the cost, you
Committee:
House Public Health
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 29th, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- across a very big department, are able to do that without any arbitrary barriers on... basis that's covered
- Going after private entities that really, in my view, shouldn't be subject to the willful action of the
- How did the Trump administration cover down on those losses, because the farmers, as you can imagine,
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 18th, 2025
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 01/27/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Senator Anderson's committee administrator, and I also cover the veterans committee as a Republican
- I also cover local government issues and higher education.
- It covers the towns of Grant, Lake Elmo, Afton, and the Lakeland cities of Cottage Grove and Hastings
- </c><00:14:55.320><c> the</c> information and really uh covers the information and really uh covers the
- In contrast, the Legion is one of the biggest entities that has gambling.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/20/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- Unlike rental properties, manufactured homeowners cover the costs of homestead maintenance, lawn care
- So lot rent covers the dirt on which the manufactured home sits and any optional amenities such as a
- 10.720><c> which</c><00:51:11.040><c> the</c> covers the dirt on which the covers the dirt on which the
- It doesn't really—it’s already covered. Uh, habitability toward trees and present safety hazards.
- So it's stricter than covering some of those costs.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/16/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- two, at the very bottom of page two, where you say no member may be an employer or contractor of an entity
- </c> You covered pretty well. You did a good job. Thank you. And our final speaker is Mr. Wimsey.
- a position on this bill, and I really only signed up to speak because, and really the sponsor has covered
- So RSA 318-E allows law enforcement agencies, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and other entities
- </c><01:32:39.480><c> to</c><01:32:39.760><c> establish</c> and other entities to establish and other
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The change that you see on lines 7.4 and 7.6 removes obsolete pass-through entity tax income allocation
- pass through entity tax income allocation<00:53:13.680><c> language</c><00:53:14.319><c> that</c><00
- These refunds help put food on the table, pay for rent and mortgage, buy clothing and shoes, and cover
- So this is just clarifying that it has no cost because it's not covered by state law except in their
- So this is just clarifying that it has no cost because it's not covered by state law except in their
Committee:
Senate Taxes