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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Performance Audit Oversight Committee (02/06/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm happy to hear we've solved that.
- I suddenly stopped hearing about it. Let's put it that way.
- I'm happy to hear we've solved that.
- I suddenly stopped hearing about it. Let's put it that way.
- I suddenly stopped hearing about it. Let's put it that way.
Summary:
The Legislative Performance Audit and Oversight Committee approved the November 7 minutes with three abstentions and then received status updates on several ongoing audits. Audit staff reported that the special education oversight audit was in report-writing, with 34 of 71 observations completed and a draft expected in the second quarter and a final report in the summer. The education freedom accounts audit had 22 of 41 observations completed, with a draft also expected in the second quarter and a final report in the summer. The Doorway program audit had 5 of 13 observations completed, with a draft expected by the end of February and a final report by April or May.
The committee then discussed possible new oversight topics, prompted by concerns about fraud in other states and the need to ensure New Hampshire programs are not vulnerable. Members suggested hearing from DHS officials, contract administrators, and possibly the Department of Justice Medicaid fraud unit about SNAP and other programs, as well as reviewing staffing levels in HHS contract management. There was also discussion of whether to revisit the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, though members noted that prior work on that area had been suspended because of litigation.
A representative from HHS, Teresa Narrow, briefed the committee on the Bureau of Developmental Services. She said the state had been in compliance with CMS since July 1, 2023 after resolving issues tied to a system redesign and billing changes, and that provider-side billing problems had also been fixed. She also described three existing bodies involved in developmental disability housing oversight, including the Council on Housing Stability, the ABLE Housing Task Force, and a legislative study committee created by HB 168 in 2024. Committee members asked for her notes to be shared.
The committee spent substantial time debating whether to pursue a new special education audit at the school-district level. Members discussed the need to examine why some districts have much higher special education rates and costs than others, and whether a statistically selected sample of schools could be used. Audit staff said no new audits could begin until about May or June and that only a couple of auditors would then be available. Members also noted that a legislative study committee is already working on special education and may issue a report later this year, and the committee appeared to leave the school-level audit idea as a potential future item rather than taking immediate action.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The first bill we're hearing today is House File 1646.
- Miss Story, can we hear<00:19:34.480><c> you?
- Can everyone hear me now? There we go. Can everyone hear me now?
- Uh, we'll now hear from our agencies to present the governor's budget.
- Chair. another and for willing to hear another and for willing to hear positions<01:08:58.960><c> that
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Such behavior may be grounds for removal from the hearing without the ability to rejoin.
- So what I'm hearing is you do this annually in response to a requirement.
- Representative Hashim: So what I hear you saying is that it's not necessary.
- So, what I hear you saying support it.
- , but yeah, I hear what you're saying. saying. saying.
Committee:
House Public Safety
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety heard several resolutions, including HCR 944/HR 90 to request a gubernatorial proclamation designating Hawaii as a Purple Heart state on August 7, 2025; HCR 205/HR 197 urging Maui County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite a permanent replacement for the Kulani Hakoi Bridge; and HCR 164/HR 159 urging counties to maintain an electronically accessible list of hurricane refuge shelters. No one testified on the first two measures. On the hurricane shelter resolution, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent and requested a wording change from “special needs” to “access and functional needs.”
The committee then heard HCR 70, which asks the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to expand personal and professional development programs to include community service programs. Director Tommy Johnson said DCR supports the intent and described existing community service work lines at Kulani, the women’s correctional facility, and Wawa, including tasks such as pothole repair, tree trimming, and school grounds work. In response to questions, he said participation depends on inmate eligibility, volunteer status, and whether the work would interfere with programming; inmates must have no serious misconducts in the prior year and no escape attempts. He also explained that some work lines are tied to security classifications and facility type.
The committee spent the most time on HCR 153/HR 148, which requests DCR to incrementally reduce the number of inmates housed in private out-of-state facilities. The ACLU of Hawaii strongly supported the resolution, arguing that private prisons are unsafe and that Hawaii should bring incarcerated people home. The ACLU cited federal findings and actions against private prison contractors, conditions at the Saguaro facility in Arizona, and the need for in-state rehabilitation and oversight. Director Johnson also supported the measure in principle but said population levels, security classifications, and available in-state facilities limit how quickly people can be returned. He said DCR provides annual reports on inmates eligible to return and suggested more frequent reporting could be considered. Committee members discussed benchmarks, quarterly reporting, parole, and reintegration services, and the ACLU argued that other states have reduced or phased out private prison use through sentencing reform, parole changes, and reintegration programs. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS, HHS DEFER, HHS DEFER, HHS DEFER, HHS-HRE Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't need to gavel out for the joint hearing.
- I don't need to gavel out for the joint hearing.
- I don't need to gavel out for the joint hearing.
- I don't need to gavel out for the joint hearing.
- Shortly calling the 1:30 hearing on the joint HHS-HRE hearing.
Summary:
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony on several measures related to child welfare, health care access, overdose response, disability services, and waste management. For SB 710 on child welfare, the Department of Human Services, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Attorney General’s office, and multiple advocacy groups testified in support, with the Governor’s office noting support but deferring to the Attorney General on implementation because of separation-of-powers concerns. For SB 952 on child welfare services, DHS, the Governor’s office, and child- and trauma-informed care advocates supported the bill, saying it would help families access services, provide basic material support, and reduce strain on the child welfare system. SB 954 on a home health services rate study also drew support, including from DHS, the Hawaii Healthcare Association, and a public testifier who said the study would help ensure funds reach low-income, disabled, and kupuna recipients. SB 957 on overdose prevention received support from the Department of Health and the Attorney General, who said overdose prevention centers are evidence-based but raised federal-law concerns and recommended amendments; the Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center and others also testified in support.
The committee then moved to the 1:00 regular calendar and heard SB 850 on disability health disparity, which was supported by the Executive Office on Aging, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Hawaii Disability Rights Center, self-advocates, and others. Testimony emphasized that a disparity study could improve workforce development, training, and services for people with disabilities. SB 838 on continuous glucose monitoring drew support from health agencies and advocates, with testimony stressing that monitors can be critical for some diabetes patients. SB 829 on health care was supported by the Department of Health and health care stakeholders, who said it would help rotating physicians serve neighbor islands without local hospital privileges and align with CMS rules. SB 446 on waste management drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health and several public entities provided comments, the County of Maui opposed, and environmental advocates urged stronger aquifer protections and limits on ash reuse.
During decision making, the committee adopted recommendations to pass SB 298, SB 322, SB 299, SB 450, SB 451, SB 949, SB 710, SB 957, SB 69, and SD 952 with various amendments, including technical changes, blank appropriations, and defective dates. SB 323, SB 324, SB 712, SB 950, SB 954, and SB 959 were deferred, largely because companion House measures were moving or similar Senate measures had already passed. The chair also announced recesses to find quorum and noted that some bills from the earlier Monday calendar were being deferred to avoid duplication.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, we're hearing presentations on the Student Attendance and Truancy Legislative Study Group.
- First was consistent definitions around attendance, as you will likely hear from the pilot program after
- from the pilot program after me uh hear from the pilot program after me uh absence<00:03:35.879><c>
- You got to hear what happened in their families or in the neighborhood or over the weekend.
- You got to hear what happened in their families or in the neighborhood or over the weekend.
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 5th, 2026 at 09:55 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered. Thank you. So ordered. Third order of business.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered. Eighth order of business.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered. With the consent of the House, the House will now now.
- Friday, February 6th, the 26th Legislative Day, hearing no objection, so ordered.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 5th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered. Thank you. So ordered. Third order of business.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered. Eighth order of business.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered. With the consent of the House, the House will now adjourn.
- Friday, February 6th, the 26th Legislative Day, hearing no objection, so ordered.
Summary:
The House briefly convened and approved the prior day’s minutes without objection. It also adopted House Resolution 4680, recognizing the value of the domestic maritime industry, by unanimous consent. The chamber then received a message from the Senate announcing passage of engrossed substitute Senate Bill 203.
The House agreed to treat the bills, memorials, and resolutions on the day’s introduction sheet as first reading items and refer them to the designated committees. It also approved re-referring House Bill 1570 from the Appropriations Committee to the Rules Committee.
No recorded debate or roll-call votes occurred. The House then adjourned by unanimous consent until 9:55 a.m. Friday, February 6th.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (04/10/2026)
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, uh, I kept hearing retro. I don't think it needs to go retro.
- hearing the However, after hearing the testimony<02:32:43.680><c> earlier</c><02:32:44.040><c> today
- When you're ready, we'll vote on the amendment. hearing. Yes, thank you uh Chairman. Uh hearing.
- But I think we had a very good hearing on this earlier today.
- I was stunned to hear that know this.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 069 Mar 24th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So this hear about this? This is crazy.
- </c><01:31:53.040><c> two</c> you missed the you missed a hearing two you missed the you missed a hearing
- </c><01:38:42.880><c> but</c> able to hear but able to hear but they<01:38:44.719><c> also</c><01:38:
- :29.040><c> from</c><01:44:29.440><c> law</c> you you continually hear from law you you continually hear
- We hear about this from in our jails.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/05/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- No one's coming forward. will hear from them in a moment um also will hear from them in a moment um also
- And just keep in mind, members obviously all are welcome to testify, but we did have a lengthy hearing
- already on uh crime a lengthy hearing already on uh crime victim<00:05:10.320><c> services</c><00:05
- </c><00:43:28.440><c> that</c> stakeholders before we can hear that stakeholders before we can hear that
- Members, our next committee hearing is Monday, March 10th at 12:30, back here in this room.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I hear where you're coming from.
- I hear where you're coming from.
- I hear where you're coming from.
- I hear where you're coming from.
- I hear where you're coming from.
Bills:
HF845
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. process, but based on what I hear you process, but based on what I hear you saying,<01:05:
- Seeing none, I'm going to close the hearing on House Bill 1067 and open the hearing on House Bill 1230
- </c><02:07:35.359><c> on</c> I'm going to open up the hearing on I'm going to open up the hearing on
- </c> just down the hall, we're hearing just down the hall, we're hearing several<02:54:47.920><c> other
- </c> hearing on House Bill 1333. hearing on House Bill 1333.
Committee:
House Judiciary
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:35:57.320><c> on</c> now I'm going to open the hearing on now I'm going to open the hearing on
- </c><02:06:10.679><c> I</c> I do have to run to another hearing I I do have to run to another hearing
- </c><03:25:58.800><c> very</c> um it is something that I hear very um it is something that I hear very
- Seeing none, I'm going to close the hearing on House Bill 253, and I'm going to open up the hearing on
- </c> 253 and I'm going to open up the hearing 253 and I'm going to open up the hearing on<03:34:49.720
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232 from prime sponsor Representative Mark Pearson, who said the bill is intended to protect conscience rights for health care professionals and students, especially in relation to abortion and sterilization-related procedures. He argued that protecting ethical objections would help retain and recruit medical workers in New Hampshire, reduce moral injury, and preserve patient access to care. Pearson said the bill is not meant to allow discrimination based on protected characteristics and emphasized that it is limited to objections to specific procedures, with an amendment added to address concerns raised by Chairman Lynn.
Members questioned Pearson closely about the scope of the bill and amendment, including whether it could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers or receptionists, whether a provider could refuse emergency care, and who would determine when an emergency exists. Pearson said the bill does not apply to emergency situations or to treatment after an abortion has already occurred, and he stated that emergency triage would control in obvious emergencies. He also said the intent was not to allow a person to take a job and then unexpectedly refuse duties, and he suggested the amendment could be tweaked to clarify its application to facilities and staff.
Additional questions focused on whether the bill should be broader than the procedures listed, how it would interact with federal conscience protections, and whether it could affect contraception-related services, including pharmacies. Pearson responded that the bill addresses the specific issues raised by people he and his wife had spoken with, and he was open to revising the amendment to reduce ambiguity. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Committee Meeting Jun 23rd, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Members are located in the House majority hearing room, where the public is able to participate either
- Could you move so the public can hear you? That may be online. Thank you. Yes.
- Could you move so the public can hear you? That may be online. Thank you. Yes.
- Thank you for hearing Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 278 with House Amendment 1 today.
- Welcome to the appropriations hearing. The floor is yours.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee met to hear several bills, with members repeatedly reminded to focus on fiscal impacts rather than policy merits. The committee first considered SB 9 on freshwater wetlands, which would combine tidal and non-tidal wetlands programs into one permitting framework; supporters said the bill resulted from a two-year consensus process and that the governor’s office and DENREC would absorb a significant share of the cost. Public testimony was largely supportive, emphasizing flood control and ecosystem services, though one speaker opposed the spending. The committee voted to release SB 9.
The committee then heard SB 278 on child care assistance, which would preauthorize summer camp for eligible school-age children and create a separate lower co-payment for half-day care. The sponsor and the YMCA of Delaware said the change would better align family co-pays with provider reimbursement and make before- and after-school care more affordable for working families. The committee also released SB 278, SB 168 on alcohol delivery for package stores, SB 120 on health insurance coverage for certain testing and treatment, and HB 4, a pilot program for artificial intelligence and extended reality in schools; HB 4 was described as having a near-$3 million fiscal note and a one-year implementation delay because it was not funded in the budget.
Later, the committee approved SB 219, which gradually increases the military pension income tax exclusion from $12,500 to $25,000 over three years and includes related joint-filing and residency changes. Supporters argued it would help attract and retain military retirees and bring federal dollars into the state. The committee also released SB 1, a major primary care reform bill that would increase primary care spending and implement hospital payment reforms, with projected long-term savings to the state employee health plan, and SB 325, which expands background checks and wrap-back monitoring for fire service personnel and adds an investigator position for the Fire Prevention Commission. In each case, public commenters and committee members generally supported the bills, and all were released from committee by recorded vote.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- that when representatives step out of committee and into the ante room, they're still able to see and hear
- I would be—I don't know if we will hear, but it would be interesting to hear if the Hospital Association
- Hearing none, H.R. 298 is voluntarily deferred.
- Hearing none, the bill is reported favorable. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Hearing none, HR 290 is voluntarily deferred. Members, the last bill SCR of the year.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Apr 23rd, 2026
Water, Parks and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll try to get through this very lengthy hearing as soon as we can. Well, good morning.
- We'll try to get through this very lengthy hearing as soon as we can.
- The underlying policy legislation had one hearing in this committee.
- We’ll now hear Assembly Bill 172 from our Chair. Assembly Member Papin, proceed when ready.
- You'll recall that when we had that special hearing, we heard a lot from applicants about the expense
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Hear that motion. Is there any further discussion?
- Hearing none, those in favor vote aye; opposed vote no.
- Hearing none, those in favor vote aye; opposed vote no. The ayes have it. So ordered.
- Hearing none, those in favor vote aye; opposed vote no. The ayes have it. So ordered.
- Hearing none, those in favor vote aye; opposed vote no. The ayes have it. So ordered.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
GVO, GVO-HHS Public Hearings 03-31-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In the unlikely event we have to abruptly end this hearing due to technical difficulties, the committee
- In order to facilitate the hearing in a timely manner, we'll be enforcing a 1-minute testimony timer
- Hearing none, the measures adopted. Last one, SCR 122, SR 114.
- And that, I believe, concludes the hearing on the resolutions for GVO only. frame, we can't work on it
- </c><00:06:36.000><c> on</c><00:06:36.080><c> the</c> I believe, concludes the hearing on the I believe
Summary:
The committee heard several resolutions related to state facilities and agency procedures. SCR 177/SR 172 asked the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) to convene a cooperative working group to address state projects requiring county permitting; DAGS supported the measure, and it was adopted unanimously. SCR 37/SR 36 requested a study on the costs and benefits of creating an Office of the State Architect; DAGS offered comments, but the chair deferred the resolution, citing a similar bill and lack of funding for a study.
The committee then considered SCR 86/SR 77, which would require bi-level lighting in newly constructed state buildings and facilities beginning in 2028. DAGS and the State Energy Office provided comments, while DLNR, Citizens Climate Lobby, and Climate Future Forum testified in support. The committee amended the measure to apply to state buildings and facilities with designs finalized on or after January 1, 2028, and adopted it. SCR 122/SR 114, which would require written notice before final administrative action affecting protected liberty or property interests, drew comments from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and written comments from DOE, but was deferred due to limited support and time constraints.
In the joint GVO/HHS portion, the committee heard SCR 87/SR 79, encouraging the state to examine requiring AEDs in all state-owned buildings and to pursue existing AED programs. The State Health Planning and Development Agency, DOE, the American Heart Association, the Department of Health, an individual testifier, and DAGS all supported the measure; DAGS also described ongoing installation and training efforts in its facilities. The measure was adopted without amendment by both committees, with members noting broad support and no reservations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
A New Senator Takes Her Seat – Senator Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger Mar 13th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, as I hear it, the House starts earlier than we do.
- </c><00:02:51.440><c> like</c><00:02:51.600><c> when</c> from what I'm used to hearing like when from
- what I'm used to hearing like when the<00:02:51.840><c> house</c><00:02:52.480><c> begins</c><00:02:
- </c><00:03:00.680><c> house</c><00:03:00.960><c> starts</c><00:03:01.360><c> earlier</c> as I hear it
- , the house starts earlier as I hear it, the house starts earlier than<00:03:02.000><c> we</c><00:03:
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- been prioritizing this bill, so I was rather surprised when you indicated you wanted to uh give it a hearing
- Yeah, no, that being said, if there were a time to give this bill a hearing, this would be it, when um
- Yeah, no, that being said, if there were a time to give this bill a hearing, this would be it, when um
- I do appreciate you giving this bill a hearing.
- Like I said, giving this bill a hearing.