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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/11/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think it legislation any time.
- So I think it would<00:19:36.000><c> be</c><00:19:36.160><c> appropriate</c> would be appropriate would
- . requested. requested.
- </c> transition should this legislation transition should this legislation advance.<01:57:36.159><c>
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Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also expands escorted leave requests to include an individual participating in reentry programs
- Where the funds come from, but it is not being appropriated for that.
- That this is all based on the lowest risk and the appropriateness of their leaving.
- of their leaving. that this is all based on the lowest risk and the appropriateness of their leaving
- So if these are requesting a Hawaii vacation, that's not what this program's about.
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee met in executive session to review several bills, with one bill on the DCYF Oversight Board (SB 5942) held until the following week so additional stakeholder input could be incorporated. Staff briefed bills on escorted leaves for incarcerated individuals (SB 5873), extraordinary medical placements (SB 5895), financial stability for youth in DCYF care receiving Social Security benefits (SB 5911), an extended foster care housing pilot (SB 5940), changes to the persistent offender definition and resentencing (SB 5945), adding positions to the Office of Homeless Youth Advisory Committee (SB 5957), and medically tailored meals for Apple Health enrollees (SB 5966). Several of these bills had multiple proposed amendments, many offered by Senator Christian, addressing eligibility limits, monitoring, location restrictions, time limits, liability, victim notification, and funding contingencies.
In executive action, the committee adopted only the chair’s technical amendment to SB 5873 and rejected the other proposed amendments, then advanced the bill as a proposed substitute to the Rules Committee. SB 5895 also moved forward as a proposed substitute after most amendments were rejected and one was withdrawn; the committee sent it to Ways and Means. SB 5911’s amendment clarifying protected accounts for youth benefits was adopted, and the bill was advanced to Ways and Means. SB 5940 was also advanced to Ways and Means after adoption of the substitute. SB 5945’s proposed substitute was adopted and the bill was sent forward, while SB 5957 and SB 5966 were briefly discussed in briefing but not acted on during the portion of the meeting captured here. The chair noted that any remaining executive bills not completed would be taken up at the next meeting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation will ensure that the This legislation will ensure that the SBA disaster relief programs
- This legislation also gives SBA the opportunity to assess the appropriateness, effectiveness, and value
- This legislation gives This legislation gives Congress a clearer picture of how anti-competitive practices
- I'd request the yays and nays. Yes, the yays and nays are requested.
- Well, legislation. We do legislation here in Congress, right?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I respectfully ask for an aye vote when it's appropriate.
- So with that, we would respectfully request your aye vote on the bill. Thank you.
- The motion is due pass as amended to the Committee on Appropriations. Senators Durazo? Aye.
- The motion is due pass as amended to the Committee on Appropriations.
- The motion is due pass as amended to the Committee on Appropriations.
Committee:
Senate Local Government
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
EDUCATION- HOUSE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUBCOMMITTEE Feb 17th, 2026
EDUCATION- HOUSE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- I know there's a big picture and it requires legislators getting involved.
- I know there's a big picture and it requires legislators getting involved.
- And this is just a request.
- Is this an appropriate time to share? Sure. Okay.
- By age group, is this an appropriate time to share? Sure. Okay.
Summary:
The committee met to review early childhood education funding, access, and program sustainability, with Secretary Aleva and Director Ashland Abney providing updates on Arkansas’s ABC state-funded preschool program and the federal CCDF/SRA program. Members discussed the long-standing flat funding for ABC, which rose from $11 million to $14 million in 2018, compared with roughly $137 million in federal CCDF/SRA funding. Officials said ABC serves about 23,000 children, while SRA serves about 14,871 children and has a wait list of about 2,971 children. Members also asked for more data on rural versus urban access, provider types, and the number of slots and providers by region.
A major topic was how to improve quality and access while aligning early childhood with K-12. Officials said the department is moving from the Better Beginnings environmental rating system toward CLASS observations, using local leads and a kindergarten-readiness strategy tied to quality improvement. Members raised concerns about deserts and islands in service availability, the cost of school-based versus community-based providers, and the need to support infant-toddler care as well as preschool. The commissioner said early learning should be part of long-term state education investment, but that simply adding money would not solve access gaps without broader structural changes.
The committee also discussed recent funding changes and their effects on providers and families. Officials said a $14.741 million PDG-BFV competitive grant will support systems-building work, including local leads, workforce, data systems, and third-party CLASS observations, but it is a one-year grant and not direct service funding. Members questioned the impact of new co-pays, provider closures, and slot reallocations; officials said eight closures were tied specifically to funding changes, and that paying only for enrolled children rather than allocated slots saved about $576,000. They also discussed dual enrollment in home visiting and ABC, with officials estimating that limiting double enrollment could save about $2.4 million and potentially serve about 470 more children. The meeting ended with agreement to continue regular updates and further discussion, and the committee adjourned without a vote on legislation.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (11/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:10:23.680><c> them</c> them rather than legislate them them rather than legislate them [clears
- </c> considered with marijuana legislation. considered with marijuana legislation.
- :26:41.200><c> we're</c> legislation goes, obviously we're legislation goes, obviously we're supportive
- </c> with other pieces of legislation with other pieces of legislation and<00:31:40.320><c> I</c><00:
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a work session and then executive session on HB 396, which would allow processing of beef cows, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by USDA. Representative Comtois presented a revised amendment after prior drafting issues were corrected. The changes narrowed the bill to cuts of meat rather than meat food products, clarified labeling for amenable and non-amenable species, removed an exemption from federal law, struck a seasonal date range at Representative Bixby’s request, and reinstated a previously removed section. Supporters said the amendment now had clearer language and better safeguards, while some members still expressed reservations about the underlying policy.
Testimony from DHHS food safety officials emphasized that the department does not inspect custom-exempt facilities and would have little oversight unless there were a complaint or foodborne outbreak. They noted concerns about removing the September 1 to April 30 date range, explaining it had been included in the original bill because of temperature and storage concerns for large animals, and they also said the amendment appeared to focus documentation requirements on bison, elk, and red deer. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the proposal would create food safety risks, whether farmers should instead be educated and helped to aggregate processing capacity, and whether the bill would expose farmers, retailers, and restaurants to federal enforcement risk.
Rob Johnson of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau said the organization had recently voted down a policy opposing state regulations that would allow uninspected meat sales at retail, and he said he needed to consult further with Farm Bureau leadership before taking a position on HB 396. He suggested the bill should use the broader term “dairy and beef cattle” rather than “beef cows” for consistency. Supporters argued the bill would help small farmers, expand local food access, and reflect an intrastate policy choice despite conflict with federal law. The committee then moved into executive session and voted to approve amendment 2025-3090H, with members stating they would likely have different views on the bill itself.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation does not require the FAA to grant such requests.
- FAA to legislation does not require the FAA to grant<04:58:47.600><c> such</c><04:58:47.920><c> request
- This legislation does not require the FAA to approve every community-based organization request; rather
- </c> legislation.
- I support this legislation legislation.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> again I'm one legislator out of 424. again I'm one legislator out of 424.
- request,</c> concurrent request, concurrent request, is<01:29:53.040><c> to</c><01:29:53.280><c> determine
- </c> you think that that's an appropriate you think that that's an appropriate use?
- It'll be appropriated into the appropriate fund.
- It'll be appropriated into the appropriate<02:14:31.119><c> fund.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Ways and Means Committee narrowly approves omnibus health finance bill 4/29/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Um legislators for a number of years.
- </c> and I would request a roll call. and I would request a roll call.
- > roll</c><00:10:35.280><c> call</c> A roll call requested, roll call A roll call requested, roll call
- </c> members I would request a yes vote. members I would request a yes vote.
- Um um requests to use these data for.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 4466, the Health Finance and Policy bill, and first adopted the A8 amendment, described as a set of technical fixes. Members then considered a large A9 amendment that bundled a wide range of Children and Families provisions, including child care licensing modernization, crisis nursery licensing, SNAP/MFIT-related language, child care provider self-reporting, a physical abuse recognition poster, child protection and welfare provisions, funding for parent support outreach, and forensic interview training scholarships. Supporters described it as bipartisan work with relatively small fiscal impact, while opponents said it greatly expanded the bill and should be handled separately; after a roll call, the A9 amendment failed 7-14.
Representative Scott then offered the A11 amendment, raising concerns about new all-payer claims database language and whether it should have been heard in the Judiciary and Civil Law Committee. Department of Health staff explained the data-sharing safeguards, de-identification process, fee structure, and enforcement provisions, but Scott remained concerned about privacy and the scope of the program and withdrew the amendment. The committee then moved to final bill discussion.
Members and authors described HF 4466 as a lean health finance bill largely conforming Minnesota law to federal HR1 Medicaid-related changes, including work requirements, retroactive eligibility limits, cost-sharing, and home equity provisions. Supporters argued conformity was necessary to avoid major federal funding losses and noted a few additional member bills in the package; opponents criticized the federal changes as harmful, especially for vulnerable populations such as victims of trafficking and domestic violence. Fiscal staff said the bill would save just over $2 million in FY 2026-27 and almost $98 million in FY 2028-29. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I've been very involved in human trafficking legislation to protect people who are victims.
- You have to have, they have to be appropriate classes. You can't just take anything.
- These permitting standards are subject to legislative ratification.
- Individuals may voluntarily request this envelope through DHSMV or a tax collector's office.
- Let me start by saying in general what I like about this piece of legislation.
Committee:
Senate Fiscal Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Roll call requested. for a roll call. Roll call requested.
- </c> motion, I request a roll call, Mr. motion, I request a roll call, Mr.
- Roll call requested. Roll call A4. Roll call requested.
- And I do request a roll call. Roll call requested. Roll call granted.
- Roll call requested. Roll call call. Roll call requested.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 1/23/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> forward to Bringing forward legislative forward to Bringing forward legislative proposals<00:19:
- </c><00:43:37.240><c> and</c> providers we urge the legislators and providers we urge the legislators
- </c> negative PBM practices appropriately negative PBM practices appropriately reimburse<00:48:44.400
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-04-30 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:44:24.640><c> and</c><00:44:24.840><c> the</c> between the legislative and the between the legislative
- And so we felt the legislative branch.
- The Senate Appropriations Committee did review this bill, tried to find any appropriations in it.
- The vote to pass the appropriation side.
- ><c> have</c><01:24:18.400><c> a</c> Appropriations Committee did have a Appropriations Committee did
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Because you legislate to structure, not to personality.
- You legislate to structure, not to personality.
- Tell me, what is the goal of this legislation? To reassert the state's control over its creation.
- And that sounds familiar, and that may be the legislation that the type of legislation and teneture.
- And so that was a request that we had from industry. Very good.
Summary:
The Senate took up and passed Senate Bill 945, which concerns political shareholder proposals by insurers and insurance holding companies. Senator Hughes argued the bill would protect Texas-based insurers from activist shareholder pressure, especially proposals aimed at limiting insurance coverage for oil and gas companies for ESG or political reasons. The motion to suspend the regular order was adopted over objection, and SB 945 passed to engrossment on a 20-10 vote with one present not voting.
The chamber also passed Senate Bill 1117, allowing any Texas-licensed dentist to administer botulinum toxin in oral or maxillofacial regions for aesthetic purposes, and House Joint Resolution 98, renewing Texas’s application for an Article 5 Convention of States to propose amendments on fiscal restraints, federal power limits, and term limits. Both measures advanced after debate and roll-call votes; SB 1117 passed unanimously after suspension of the three-day rule, and H.J.R. 98 was adopted on a 17-14 vote.
Members then approved several other measures, including the committee substitute for House Bill 142 on HHSC’s Office of Inspector General and Medicaid overpayment recovery, Senate Bill 2373 on AI-enabled financial fraud and deepfake/phishing schemes, Senate Bill 2221 on fraudulent UCC financing statements, and Senate Bill 2681 on the basis for third-party voter-registration challenges. The Senate also adopted a resolution authorizing a Texas Life Monument replica at the Capitol complex, and passed S.J.R. 59 creating funds for Texas State Technical College capital needs.
The body debated and passed Senate Bill 946, which would bar credit discrimination against organizations based on social, political, religious, or similar value-based considerations and require credit decisions to rest on creditworthiness. Senators raised concerns that the bill could create a special protected class for non-human entities or conflict with existing state policies, but the bill advanced to engrossment on a 20-11 vote. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2477 to ease office-to-residential conversions in large cities after adopting an amendment negotiated with municipal stakeholders, and began consideration of Senate Bill 715 on ERCOT reliability requirements for generators, including existing generation, with extensive debate over impacts on renewables, power purchase agreements, and grid reliability.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Governmental Organization Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 2294 appropriately honors that legacy.
- As chair, as co-chair of the California Hispanic Legislative Caucus, it is a priority piece of legislation
- Motion is due pass to the Appropriations Committee. AB 2731.
- Motion is due pass to the Appropriations Committee. Rubio, aye. Valadares. Alvarado-Gil.
- Item 11, motion is due pass to the Appropriations Committee. Rubio, aye. Valadares, aye.
Summary:
The Senate Governmental Organization Committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2294, which would designate April 14 as Sylvia Mendez Day in honor of the Mendez v. Westminster civil rights case. Assembly Member Ta and supporters from the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and HACU described the case’s role in ending school segregation in California and influencing Brown v. Board of Education. Committee members from both parties spoke in strong support, and the bill was later approved 13-0.
The committee also heard AB 2412, which would require state agencies to disclose when generative AI is used in public announcements and provide a way to reach a human employee. The author and California Civil Liberties Advocacy said the measure is about transparency and public trust, not banning AI. The bill was moved forward and ultimately passed 12-1. AB 2663, a sunset extension for the law allowing cocktails-to-go, drew support from the California Restaurant Association, a restaurant owner, and industry groups, who said it has helped small businesses and should continue; it passed 13-0.
AB 2731 would expand the number of Type 47 liquor licenses available in Santa Cruz County, with licenses reserved for Watsonville and other communities to support small businesses and reduce inflated secondary-market costs. Supporters included Santa Cruz County and the city of Watsonville, and the bill passed 13-0. AB 2751 would standardize the personal importation limit for alcohol brought into California from outside the United States, addressing a disparity at land borders; it also passed 13-0. Several items were initially held on call because the committee lacked a quorum, but after members returned, the committee completed roll calls and adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Governmental Organization Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Governmental Organization
Transcript Highlights:
- As chair, as co-chair of the California Hispanic Legislative Caucus, it is a priority piece of legislation
- for our caucus, and I'm happy to move the bill when it's appropriate, when we have a quorum.
- Motion is due pass to the Appropriations Committee.
- Motion is due pass as amended to the Appropriations Committee. Rubio, aye. Valderas, aye.
- Item 11, motion is due pass to the Appropriations Committee. Rubio, aye. Valderas, aye.
Committee:
Senate Governmental Organization
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2306 makes supplemental appropriations for the 2025-27 biennium.
- House Bill 2306 makes supplemental appropriations for the 2025-27 fiscal biennium.
- corrects an account reference, it corrects the amount for the highway bond retirement account appropriation
- It establishes the Preserve Washington Account in the motor vehicle fund as an appropriated account to
- That was the legislative intent, at least by one of the sponsors of the bill, so just want to clarify
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
transportation budget, capital budget, operating budget, appropriations, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferry funding, state ferries, highway maintenance, road preservation, bridge replacement, tolling, express toll lanes, traffic safety, speed cameras, ignition interlock, transit grants, public transit
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Thanks for joining us. morning for the Legislative Black Caucus morning for the Legislative Black Caucus
- </c> to their appropriate standing to their appropriate standing committees. committees. committees.
- </c> it's appropriate. it's appropriate.
- </c> appropriate time uh Tuesday. Tuesday. appropriate time uh Tuesday. Tuesday.
- </c> bill at the appropriate time on Tuesday? bill at the appropriate time on Tuesday?
Summary:
The Maryland Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Pastor Delman Coates, and received several guest introductions, including the doctor of the day, student visitors, homeschool advocates, community leaders, and the Braver Angels group. The chamber also journalized remarks welcoming Dr. Coates and recognized a prayer breakfast, with members offering brief thanks and acknowledgments before moving to legislative business.
The Senate handled several messages and nominations, including withdrawal of an appointment, Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board nominations, and Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners nominations, all referred to Executive Nominations. The chamber also received House Bill 156 and an Executive Nominations Committee report recommending confirmation of a slate of appointments, which was special ordered for later consideration. A motion to return Senate Bill 463 to second reader and special order it for Tuesday was adopted without objection, and Senate Bill 473 was also special ordered for Tuesday.
On third reading, the Senate passed a large number of bills, including measures on ignition interlock participation, school construction, port hearing notice, veteran status notation for educators, correctional officer scholarships, benefits exploitation, veterans trust fund applications, presidential electors, advance enrollment for children of active service members, retired law enforcement handgun permits, high-risk pregnancy discharge communication, charitable organization audit thresholds, child care criminal history checks, water pollution discharge permits, blockchain task force creation, franchise registration reform, licensing portability for foreign service members and spouses, Medicaid collaborative care cost-sharing, gift card fraud, school for the deaf board membership, vehicle dealer hearings, massage therapy advertising, protective body armor reporting, lithium-ion battery safety, pharmacy prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, human relevant research fund contributions, state and higher education email requirements, and auto insurance producer commissions. Most passed unanimously or by wide margins; Senate Bill 348 and Senate Bill 585 passed with 30 and 32 votes in favor, respectively.
Senate Bill 140, concerning benefits exploitation, drew extended debate over constitutionality and pending litigation, with one senator citing an Attorney General opinion and another citing a Supreme Court case on neutral principles in church property disputes; the bill ultimately passed with 40 votes. Members later changed several votes on the floor, including on Senate Bills 172, 376, 428, and 48. The session ended while the clerk was beginning to read Senate Bill 629, with the remaining calendar not completed in the transcript.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 26, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- > session,</c><00:04:07.599><c> we</c> So in that legislative session, we So in that legislative session
- That has no appropriation, so we'll be good to go.
- . appropriation, so we'll be good to go.
- And my question for you is, was that a request on your guys' side, or was that a request from the treasurer's
- </c><00:41:25.839><c> the</c> side or was that a request from the side or was that a request from the
Keywords:
Indian child welfare, tribal relations, sunset repeal, Wyoming law, child custody, sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 11, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- So in 2024, the Legislature addressed this issue by enacting legislation that established a specific
- For fiscal year 2024-25, $23.1 million was appropriated for the Plus program.
- For fiscal year 2024, 25, 23.1 million was appropriated for the Plus program.
- Then the legislators set reimbursement rates for each ELC in the GAA based on the data provided.
- The new program was established, as you all know, this past legislative session.
Summary:
The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and focused on School Readiness, specifically the new provider reimbursement rates and the School Readiness Plus program. The chair gave an overview of how School Readiness is funded and administered, noting that the Legislature now sets county-based reimbursement rates using market and cost data, and that School Readiness Plus was created to help families who would otherwise fall off the subsidy “cliff” at 85% of state median income by extending assistance up to 100% of state median income. Panelists from the Children’s Forum, the Association of Early Learning Coalitions, and the Division of Early Learning described the programs as major workforce and family-support tools that help parents stay employed and help providers recruit and retain qualified staff.
Testimony emphasized that higher reimbursement rates increase parental choice, help providers cover rising child care costs, and support better staffing and lower turnover. The panel also said School Readiness Plus is easing the pressure on families to turn down raises or promotions for fear of losing child care assistance, though uptake is still early because the program only began in late 2024 and is only available to current School Readiness families at redetermination. The Division of Early Learning reported about 275 children enrolled in School Readiness Plus as of March 10, with expenditures of about $161,420 through January 2025, and said participation is increasing.
Members asked about the federal-state funding split, wait lists, reverted funds, coalition accountability, county-based rate differences, and whether the entrance eligibility threshold should be raised or shifted to state median income. The panel said roughly 70% of School Readiness funding is federal, about 4% has typically reverted in recent years, and the wait list is around 12,000 children, with reasons including income ineligibility, lack of available seats, and funding limits. They argued that raising the entrance threshold would expand access but would require additional funding, and they also discussed the need to reduce workforce barriers such as in-person testing and training requirements. The meeting ended with no formal action beyond the presentation and member discussion, and the subcommittee adjourned.