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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Healing Our Herd: How Horses Help First Responders Recover from Trauma Mar 20th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- science behind it, when you look at the people that are providing it, and more importantly, when you hear
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Summary:
The transcript describes Abijahs on the Backside, a Minnesota equine-assisted therapy program that helps first responders process trauma and anxiety using retired racehorses. Speakers explain that the sessions are less like traditional talk therapy and more of a full-body, experiential approach that uses the horses’ behavior to help responders externalize feelings, reduce barriers, and work through stress. One horse, Figaro, is highlighted as an example of a retired racehorse finding a new purpose, while another horse, Finn, became a meaningful symbol of faith for a participant.
First responder Angela Casey shares that after a traumatic call, she realized the experience was affecting her mental health, family life, and work, and she sought help through the program. She and others say the therapy helped them remain on active duty and better manage their roles as officers, parents, spouses, and community members. A particularly moving story involved a first responder who had contemplated suicide before a session and later returned to work after the horse’s behavior helped her process that crisis.
Senator Eric Pratt is identified as the author of Senate File 901, which funded the program. He says he sought co-authors with mental health or first responder backgrounds, and that the bill received strong bipartisan support in committee and throughout the legislative process. Supporters argue the program is effective, backed by science and testimonials, and worth funding because it helps keep first responders healthy, on the job, and serving their communities.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Father, Father, as we stand before You today, Lord Father, we want to know Your heart and we want to hear
- Without objection, all amendments which have been distributed will not be read in full hearing.
- Hearing none, the question before you is the adoption of the committee amendment as amended.
- Hearing no objection, the House is at recess. Sound of the gavel.
- Hearing no objection, the House is at recess.
Summary:
The Arizona House convened with prayer, the pledge, approval of the March 18, 2026 journal, and the introduction of Doctor of the Day Dr. Bradley Butler. Members also welcomed several guest groups, including carpenters, local officials from Show Low, Down Syndrome Day advocates, and Giffords Courage Fellows. The House read and adopted a proclamation designating March 19, 2026 as ALS Awareness Day, with Representative Selina Bliss introducing ALS Society members and several Arizonans living with ALS to speak to the issue.
The chamber then considered House Resolution 2007 honoring the life of Sheila Jean Mattox, also known as Ginger Mattox. The resolution was unanimously adopted, and members observed a moment of silence. Representative Marcus and others offered remarks about Mattox’s community service and her impact in Phoenix’s FQ Story neighborhood, and family and friends were recognized in the gallery and on the floor.
The House moved into Committee of the Whole to consider House Bill 2680. The bill received a Commerce Committee amendment and a floor amendment, both adopted without recorded opposition, and the committee then recommended the bill do pass as amended. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and referred HB 2680 as amended to engrossing. Later, HB 1004 was withdrawn from the Education Committee and additionally referred to Judiciary. The House also received various Senate messages and committee reports, announced upcoming meetings and caucus events, and adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Public Safety REVISION 3: HB2977 - Added | HB3305 - Removed Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You would like to hear the amendment, please? Yeah, clerk will read the amendment. Mr.
- Then we'll hear House Bill 2977, Representative Timmons. Thank you. That's why I get for. Sorry.
- Hearing impaired or something like that on there. Same thing I have my watch.
- Next, we'll hear House Bill 4058. Yeah. Alonzo's here.
- Next, we'll hear House Bill 4058, Representative Sandoval. There is a committee sub on that.
Summary:
The committee took up a series of House bills, adopting several PCS/committee substitutes by unanimous consent before hearing each measure. HB 3521, the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act, would consolidate money transmission law, add licensing for payment processors and digital asset kiosks, require Oklahoma licensure and home-state licensure, and raise certain fees; it passed 5-0. HB 4153 updated driver licensing language to reference Service Oklahoma instead of the Department of Public Safety and passed without objection. HB 3691 would allow applicants for a Class D license to self-certify medical ability to drive safely, addressing privacy concerns for a constituent with depression; it passed 6-0. HB 3045 expanded an existing prohibition on municipalities charging service fees for emergency responses to include fire departments, with an amendment exempting volunteer/rural fire departments; after discussion about taxing versus feeing for services, it passed 4-3.
The committee also advanced HB 2977, which would let deaf or hard-of-hearing drivers voluntarily note that status on their license to help law enforcement during traffic stops; Service Oklahoma said there would be no fiscal impact, and the bill passed 4-0. HB 4408 would codify how the 780-781 Community Safety Fund savings are calculated, using a formula developed by LOFT and the court system; LOFT testified the language would make the calculation definitive, and the bill passed 7-0. HB 3152 would give Corporation Commission officers authority at ports of entry to arrest and transport violators with pending warrants within their current jurisdiction, reducing the need to call other agencies; it passed 7-0. HB 4058, with an amendment correcting “diver” to “driver,” would allow Oklahomans to add their blood type to a driver’s license as a voluntary option to raise awareness and potentially aid emergency care; it passed 7-0. HB 3982 would create temporary tags for commercial vehicles and extend tag periods for certain in-state and out-of-state vehicles to address registration delays; it passed 7-0.
Finally, HB 3115 would change Department of Corrections director qualifications to require either certified peace officer status or 10 years of corrections experience, set the appointment term at five years, and limit removal to a two-thirds legislative vote; it passed after brief discussion. The chair noted this was likely the last Public Safety Committee meeting of the session before Senate bills are considered.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee 2nd Revision - HB3307 - Steagall - added Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And my request to hear a full A&B committee on that form, which I will be happy to make to the members
- Representative Grego, we're going to hear if you will present House Bill 2958. Thank you, Mr.
- Representative Grego, we're going to hear if you will present House Bill 2958. Thank you, Mr.
- With no objection, the committee will hear the amendment with the bill.
- We're going to reopen and hear from Emergency Management as a budget hearing bill.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced a series of bills, mostly on a due-pass basis. Representative Grego’s bill to keep a prescribed-burn indemnity fund framework alive, with no state cost and hopes of private or insurance funding, passed 6-0 after discussion about wildfire risk and encouraging safer burns. Representative West’s HB 2962, removing time limits and refund caps for certain tax overpayment claims and extending refund rights for tribal members and former wards, also passed 6-0, with the sponsor saying it would apply retroactively.
Representative Archer’s HB 3175, as a committee substitute, would begin creating a state nuclear regulatory framework in anticipation of future federal court changes; it passed 4-3. Representative May’s HB 3336 to remove the salary cap on the OMES CIO failed 2-5 and remained in Appropriations and Budget, while his HB 3831 to create a revolving fund for Oklahoma Task Force One equipment upgrades passed 6-1. Representative Wolfley’s HB 3566 raising tag agent title-transfer fees from $2.25 to $3.75 passed 6-1, and Representative Lawson’s HB 3621 to recreate a state data center for census preparation and LUCA support passed 6-1 after he agreed to amend it to be subject to available funds.
Other measures advanced included HB 2958, a 9% pay raise for state employees, which passed unanimously 8-0; HB 3047, making LOFT the clearinghouse for statutorily required agency reports, which passed 6-1; HB 4301, strengthening the VA escape clause by requiring earnest-money refunds when a VA-financed home does not appraise, which passed 7-0; and HB 1979, creating a two-year task force to consolidate early childhood programs across agencies, which passed 4-2. The committee also heard a bill allowing the Attorney General’s Office and District Attorneys Council to buy vehicles without going through OMES, and it passed 6-2. After finishing the agenda, the committee announced a short recess before reopening for an Emergency Management budget hearing.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing none, motion carries. Committee, we have before us RS 33209. Representative Green.
- Hearing none, motion carries.
- Hearing none, motion carries.
- Hearing none, motion carries.
- But I'll hear on that side. Thank you, Representative Gannon.
Committee:
House Transportation and Defense
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Feb 10th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Banking, Financial Services and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to hear from floor leader West first on House Bill 341.
- Please step up to the mic and And so everybody following can hear your name and your position.
- I'm glad to hear you say that. That has no impact on retention.
- No more questions to hear a mo Is there a second? Any further discussion or debate?
- Do I hear a motion? If a do, pass in a second. Any further discussion or debate? Say none.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- RS 3318, Senator Cook will present that to us as a print hearing today. Mr.
- Chair: This is a print hearing, so you can introduce basically here.
- Where it goes from here will be determined for the full hearing, but this is a print hearing.
- Committee, we have, this is a print hearing for RS 33318. This is before us for...
- Committee, we have, this is a print hearing for RS 33318.
Committee:
Senate Education
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Just to hear it yourself. Seeing no option for debate, would you please open the cue?
- At this time, we would like to hear House Bill 3306. There is an amendment to the bill.
- I appreciate you hearing the bill today.
- At this time, we'd like to hear House Bill 3722. There is a PCS.
- The school board puts a person who is let go with cause to a hearing.
Committee:
House Elections and Ethics
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is a line we hear an awful lot in this committee. Is there any problem with that?
- Emergency suspension or restrictions through the Administrative Hearing Committee, when immediate public
- Healthcare professionals can be disciplined by the Administrative Hearing Commission, including physicians
- Commission when immediate public ... ... through the Administrative Hearing Commission when immediate
- That will end the hearing on 1623.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- In aid of such inquiry, the committees held public hearings, which members of the public were invited
- After due consideration of the findings of such inquiry and the evidence adduced at the public hearings
- After due consideration of the findings of such inquiry and the evidence adduced at the public hearings
- Public hearings were conducted for certain appointees by the committees of reference.
- We will then hear the budget in full appropriations on Wednesday, February 18th.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several ceremonial introductions recognizing St. Johns County Day, Florida Space Day, Florida State Parks Day, Pinellas County Commissioner Kathleen Peters, and AMI Kids Day at the Capitol. The chamber then received and adopted a committee report on executive appointments, with debate focused on the confirmation of Tina Vidal-Douart. Senator Smith opposed her confirmation, citing concerns about contracts tied to the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility and the Hope Florida Foundation; Senator Pizzo spoke in support, describing her assistance during COVID testing and vaccination efforts. The report was adopted by a vote of 37 yeas, 0 nays.
On the special order calendar, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 48 on housing, which requires local governments to allow voluntary accessory dwelling units, limits certain local restrictions, preserves homestead treatment for the primary residence portion, and extends density bonus incentives for military families. The bill passed 38 yeas, 0 nays. The Senate also passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 578, creating a statewide Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative through the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection, diagnosis, brain health, and outreach to older and higher-risk Floridians. That bill also passed 38 yeas, 0 nays.
Chair Hooper gave a budget update, saying appropriations work was progressing and that budget rollout would be delayed until next Thursday, February 12, with full appropriations hearing scheduled for Wednesday, February 18. The Senate then waived rules to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House. Additional announcements highlighted Manatee County Days, New College of Florida Day, and Florida Keys Day. The Senate adjourned until noon on Wednesday, February 11, or upon the call of the President.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, hearing none. Next, we'll get it. Any questions? Seeing none, hearing none.
- had moved the second amendment first, but it probably doesn't, it's not that big a deal from what I hear
- Chair, and you'll hear me argue against my own argument later on.
- This is an amendment that was drafted after the hearing, and the concern with the costs still wanting
- Thank you, Chair Chapman, and I'm sorry that I missed the public hearing.
Bills:
SB5816 , SB5838 , SB5930 , SB5960 , SB5971 , SB6075 , SB6097 , SB6104 , SB6216 , SB6233 , SB6318 , SJM8015
Committee:
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, tribal representation, natural resources, board of natural resources, environmental policy, community involvement, irrigation districts, director contracts, beneficial interests, transparency, governance, ungulate populations, wildlife management, habitat restoration, conservation, sustainability
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It created a program that we're extremely proud of and that you'll hear so much about today.
- So without further ado, if you have any questions, we'd love to hear them.
- from your ambassadors and hearing the story in terms of the work that you're doing.
- And then you hear... ...going to do agriculture. I said, let's go visit farms.
- And then you hear things like, I would like, could we grow starfruit? I don't see why not.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
Summary:
The committee met, called the roll, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. It first considered the appointment of Melanie Ressler to the Florida Citrus Commission. No appearance forms were requested, and the committee voted unanimously to recommend her confirmation favorably.
The committee then took up SPB 7020, which reenacts a public records exemption for certain aquaculture production records held by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Senator Trunow explained that the exemption protects shellfish and submerged land lease records, supports compliance with federal partners and statutory requirements, and helps protect marketplace competition. A representative from the Department appeared in support, and the bill was moved as a committee bill and reported favorably.
Next, the committee heard SB 534, Senator Bernard’s hunger-free campus pilot program bill. He described a pilot within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to identify campuses with high numbers of Pell-eligible students, develop a survey with the Hunger Task Force, designate staff to help students enroll in SNAP, expand campus food access, and require reporting on outcomes and future funding. The bill had one appearance form in support and was reported favorably without debate.
The committee also received a presentation from the St. Pete Youth Farm, led by Carla Bristol and youth ambassadors. They described the farm as a youth-led community project on city-owned land that addresses food insecurity while providing leadership, financial literacy, career readiness, mental wellness programming, composting, aquaponics, and community events. Senators praised the program, asked about possible expansion into a culinary kitchen and partnerships with schools, and the presenters said they hope to expand youth opportunities, food preparation training, and related programming. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jun 24th, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we'll be hearing eight bills on our agenda with the following five bills proposed for consent.
- In order to facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we
- With that, we will begin today's hearing, but to really begin today's hearing, we need authors.
- On the Senate side, we should have a quick hearing.
- If we get some more committee members here, we'll get a quick hearing.
Committee:
House Business and Professions
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll hear more about that later.
- But I hear you. Yeah. No, there.
- That's not what I'm hearing.
- And so I'd really like to hear an answer About Texas, I'd really like to hear an answer that's focused
- You've got to hear Doctor Raney.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards.
Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight.
The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The 15th we're going to have public hearings on bills.
- Seeing none, we'll close the public hearing on House Bill 1194.
- And a hearing on the non-germane amendment to HB 1194, Amendment 2026-1237.
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- </c> Seeing none, we'll close the public hearing on House Bill 1433.
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> no opposition at the committee hearing. no opposition at the committee hearing.
- I move the amendments and the hearing.
- We have budget hearings at 1:00.
- We have bill hearings hearings at 1:00.
- </c> today at 1:15 for bill hearings. today at 1:15 for bill hearings.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an invocation, journalized the prayer, and recognized Read Across America Day with a special resolution congratulating the Maryland State Education Association on the program’s 28th anniversary. Senators also welcomed several guests and student groups, including Eleanor Roosevelt High School students, Maryland Federation of Republican Women members for Red Scarf Day, medical shadows from Johns Hopkins, a student page prospect, and a group from Matthew Henson Elementary School.
The chamber then took up multiple Finance Committee consent calendars and individual local alcohol-related bills, all of which were reported favorably, adopted without objection, and ordered printed for third reading. Measures included changes to alcohol license fee refunds for uniformed service members, Anne Arundel County license classifications and compensation for liquor board officials, a Baltimore City racetrack license extension, a Cecil County license quota change, and new or expanded licenses for golf courses, sports venues, and barber shop/beauty salon establishments. The Senate also advanced bills on social work licensing, a rural readiness economic development program, a Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission extension, peer-to-peer car sharing insurance rules, telematics-based auto insurance disclosures and appeals, and veteran status notation on public profiles.
Several bills were amended before being advanced, generally with technical or clarifying changes and no recorded opposition. Senate Bill 18 would create a provisional social work license; Senate Bill 351 would regulate insurer use of vehicle telematics data; Senate Bill 395 would revise insurance and liability rules for peer-to-peer car sharing; and Senate Bill 197 would alter comprehensive plan elements in land use law. Senate Bill 439, protecting fire and rescue public safety employees from adverse action based on medical cannabis certification, also moved forward without amendment.
One measure, Senate Bill 69, which would make permanent the nonprofit navigator position in the Department of Commerce, was discussed at length after a member raised concerns about oversight of nonprofit grant funding. On request, the bill was special ordered to the next day for further consideration. All other bills discussed in the transcript were advanced to third reading by unanimous or near-unanimous voice action, with no recorded roll-call votes.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Tell us what we need to hear. hear. hear.
- </c> hear from. hear from.
- Uh, we're coming up on nine o'clock, so we have plenty of time to hear what we need to hear on this bill
- issue of just now hearing it. But yeah. issue of just now hearing it. But yeah.
- I have hearing, so. >> Sure. Mr.
Committee:
House Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/24/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:16.400><c> these</c> policymakers, when I'm hearing these policymakers, when I'm hearing these
- I do not expect this will be the last we'll hear of it.
- I do not expect this will be the last we'll hear of it.
- I do not expect this will be the last we'll hear of it.
- Our next hearing this coming Thursday.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- One of their dedicated funds, I would really like to hear whether it's really like to hear whether it's
- So if you want to modify them or delete them, then you need to hear from me.
- You could use that day to hear from a non-state agency if you wanted to.
- </c> document do you think we need to hear document do you think we need to hear from<01:41:01.639><c
- We're hearing now, so you may lose a day on the back end of this.
Summary:
The Finance Division II work session focused on organizing the committee’s remaining budget work and reviewing a set of recommended changes to House Bills 1 and 2. Mr. Landrian explained the committee’s tracking sheets and draft amendment package, noted that the division was being asked to find roughly $200 million in reductions, and said the governor’s lottery proposal in House Bill 2 could help offset part of that target. Members also discussed how revenue estimates tied to fee changes would be handled, with the chair saying the committee could seek Ways and Means input but would ultimately decide the estimates itself.
The committee then considered four mostly technical amendments to House Bill 2. It voted unanimously to delete Section 81, which duplicated CCSNH dual and concurrent enrollment language already moving in House Bill 192; to delete Sections 143 and 144, which duplicated police standards and training extra-duty language already in House Bill 778; to adopt a correction to Section 151 that removed an inadvertently repeated sentence; and to delete Section 178 because the same Lottery Commission language already appears in House Bill 1. The committee also agreed to approve Section 4 of House Bill 1, the Lottery Commission boilerplate language, while deferring action on Section 2 of House Bill 1 until the university and community college budget is settled.
A substantial portion of the meeting was spent planning upcoming work sessions and discussing possible revenue measures. The committee planned to invite Fish and Game on Monday to review a large set of follow-up materials and to discuss a possible amendment requiring hunters and trappers to pay the license fee before taking free training classes, with a second chance to retake the class if needed. Members also discussed possible fee adjustments for Safety and Fish and Game, including using dedicated-fund fees to reduce reliance on general funds and help stabilize the Highway Fund and Fish and Game Fund. The chair emphasized that all actions were recommendations until the committee’s final deadline and encouraged members to review draft language carefully before voting.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> confirm that with all we're hearing confirm that with all we're hearing about<00:09:33.959><c> uh
- </c><00:43:18.520><c> this</c> members uh thank you for hearing this members uh thank you for hearing
- Uh, thank you for hearing me today.
- Uh, thank you for hearing me today.
- Uh, thank you for hearing me today.
Bills:
HF343 , HF446 , HF448 , HF674 , HF811 , HF832 , HF1661 , HF1528 , HF1536 , HF1541 , HF1670 , HF1438 , HF1714 , HF1748 , HF1835 , HF1904 , HF1929 , HF1942
Committee:
House Capital Investment