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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (01/15/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Both those state statutes have very similar purpose statements and they're outlined in section one of
- This proposed legislation is critically needed to ensure the permanency and best interests of children
- This proposed legislation is critically needed to ensure the permanency and best interests of children
- </c> importantly is not in the best interest importantly is not in the best interest of<00:35:30.960>
- Legal representation of children's expressed interest is necessary to ensure the protection of those
Committee:
Senate Children and Family Law
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But I won't read all of the stats shown here, but it's interesting to note the variety of state and local
- But I won't read all of the stats shown here, but it's interesting to note the variety of state and local
- But I won't read all of the stats shown here, but it's interesting to note the variety of state and local
- /c><01:25:18.480><c> of</c> seem to be interested in this idea of of seem to be interested in this idea
- Are they just interested, or are they fulfilling a requirement of a class or some kind of credit?
Committee:
Senate Elections
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- section of the NMSA 1978.
- An act relating to public finance, providing zero-interest loans to political subdivisions of the state
- An act relating to public finance, providing zero interest loans to political subdivisions of the state
- of office for federal officials. upon the application of two-thirds of the states for the limited purpose
- and request the signatures of the officers of the Senate.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE Jan 15th, 2026
ALC-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil
- Matt Gilmore, Department of Health. Ashley Davis, Director, Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
- The Board of Nursing was created in 1913 with the purpose of oversight for registered nurses.
- The protection of the public occurs through the licensure of qualified nurses, setting standards for
- that there's lots of people.
Summary:
The Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee met to review two occupational licensing reports: the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers. For nursing, board officials described the board’s history, scope, and licensure categories, saying it regulates about 72,000 nurses across RN, LPN, advanced practice, medication assistant, and dialysis technician-related roles. Members asked about workforce shortages, complaint volume, and the board’s finances. The board said Arkansas has enough licensed nurses overall but faces vacancy and distribution issues, receives about 2,200 complaints annually, and most serious complaints involve criminal backgrounds, fraud or misrepresentation, misappropriation, drug abuse, and criminal investigations. Officials also said they are looking at ways to improve efficiency in case handling, including better documentation and added help positions, and noted outreach efforts through nursing associations and the Arkansas Center for Nursing.
For professional soil classifiers, Agriculture Department officials explained that the occupation was created in 1975 and now is administered by the Natural Resources Commission after the former board was abolished in 2023. They said the profession is small and specialized, with about 29 registered soil classifiers in Arkansas, and requires a four-year degree plus coursework in biological, earth, and soil sciences. Members asked whether the current number is sufficient, what the work involves, and how the licensing fund is used. Officials said the current number appears adequate, though demand could change with more nutrient management or related work, and that soil classifiers commonly assist with septic system design, perk testing, wetland determinations, and other soil-related projects. They also noted the program has a small reserve and may look at training, curriculum, testing, and administrative budget adjustments. Both reports were reviewed without objection, and no votes were taken. The next meeting was announced for February 19 at 1:30 p.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
- </c><00:04:28.360><c> the</c> of the preceding day Journal of the of the preceding day Journal of the
- Reports of standing committees and divisions: a copy of this order of business is on your desk and online
- of economic interest.
- Representative Friberg says the bill deals with filing periods for statements of economic interest.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Now we can store all of the information almost on the head of a pen.
- of challenges.
- Children like Bash are left out of one of the most basic parts of childhood: the chance to play with
- Children like Bash are left out of one of the most basic parts of childhood, the chance to play with
- friends. out of one of the most basic parts of childhood, the chance to play with friends.
Committee:
House Children and Families
Summary:
The Committee on Children and Families met with a quorum and first took up several bills for executive action. House Bill 2418, the Loy Voka Assistance Bill, was amended with a technical substitute correcting a statutory section reference and then voted do pass by a 12-0 roll call. House Bill 1819, the child care facilities bill, received an amendment, was rolled into a substitute, and was also voted do pass unanimously. House Bill 3077, the Schmidt social media curriculum bill, was revised through a committee substitute that shifted oversight from DESE to local school boards, narrowed and clarified language, changed references from “curriculum” to “instructional material,” and lowered the grade level from 6 to 3; it then passed 13-0.
The committee then heard House Bill 3451 from Representative Sites, which would require the Department of Social Services to audio- or video-record face-to-face child abuse or neglect assessment interviews, securely store the recordings, and retain them for at least five years. Supporters, including Representative Proudie, said the bill would reduce trauma to children, preserve evidence, and would not create major costs because recording equipment is already available; no one testified in opposition or for informational purposes.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3534 and House Bill 2342, presented by Representatives Proudie and Jones, to require new or updated public playgrounds and playground surfaces built by the state or political subdivisions to meet accessibility standards. Testimony in favor came from children and parents describing barriers posed by wood chips, gravel, and inaccessible equipment, and emphasizing the importance of inclusive play and the availability of grant funding for surfacing improvements. Committee members generally supported the concept, asked about scope and retrofitting, and the sponsors clarified the bills apply prospectively to public projects; there was no opposition testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Education Policy and Administration (03/10/2025)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- a minimum of 1 hour of classroom study regarding the origin and nature of Communism.
- ><c> of</c> simply requires a minimum of 1 hour of simply requires a minimum of 1 hour of classroom<00
- </c> is kind of a finite body of is kind of a finite body of knowledge<00:17:10.160><c> but</c><00:17
- </c><01:06:56.079><c> of</c> RSA 193 e2a as noted in the statement of RSA 193 e2a as noted in the statement
- RSA 193-E:2-a, as noted in the statement of purpose for that statute, documents the widespread participation
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 749, which would require high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The prime sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns that students lack basic historical knowledge about communism and its effects, and argued that a short, flexible requirement could be embedded in an existing course without creating a new full class. He described communism as a totalitarian ideology and cited historical examples including the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Cold War, and current events involving Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan as reasons students should understand the topic.
Members asked whether the subject is already covered in current social studies standards, whether one hour is enough, and whether the bill would apply to public, private, parochial, and charter schools. The sponsor said he did not believe communism is specifically required in current standards, that he would prefer a full course but was proposing a minimal requirement, and that he intended the bill to apply broadly to schools under the Department of Education’s umbrella, though he acknowledged the wording may need clarification for charter schools. He also said the proposal was both reactive and proactive, based on anecdotal concerns and his teaching experience.
A second supporter testified that he was born in the Soviet Union and favored the bill, but suggested the instruction should emphasize critical thinking and explain both why communism can appeal to some people and why it can have harmful consequences. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:36 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I think for me, part of my support of a large part of my support of that was because it was going to
- So this is a part of a larger piece of the puzzle in terms of meeting the placement needs for Our kids
- So a number of states have been looking at this and passing a number of reforms to boost the supply of
- And the bulk of my practice has been in the care of people in rural areas and specifically 12 years of
- off of.
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
NJ
Transcript Highlights:
- each of us.
- Notice of and the calendar for this session of the Senate having been sent to the members of the Senate
- Whereas the Senate of the State of New Jersey...
- Rules do not permit cross-examination of the chair, but you may diminish your statement.
- centennial of the Township of Wyckoff.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Leader Media Availability 6/6/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- side of the road.
- </c> decision in light of what we're facing. decision in light of what we're facing.
- You know, there's the analogy of making sausage, and that is how it kind of always is.
- Um, some of those important things. There's not a lot of nonprofits.
- On the issue of amendments, 14 bills have you caucused already for both of you?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (05/06/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- tens of thousands of service saying that tens of thousands of service members<00:27:40.400><c> were</
- </c><00:32:21.840><c> the</c> of basic training or wash out of the of basic training or wash out of the
- </c> safety of New Hampshire. None of that. safety of New Hampshire. None of that.
- We'll send out an email with all of these and respond to me on if you'll be interested in sitting on
- We'll send out an email with all of these and respond to me on if you'll be interested in sitting on
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on three transportation bills. SB 154 would add the Snow Traveler Foundation to the list of charitable organizations authorized to offer multi-use decal plates through the existing Department of Safety program. Senator David Roford said the bill would create a non-tax funding source for snowmobile trail maintenance, especially after flood damage, and Dan Gold of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association said the foundation would accept tax-deductible donations for projects such as upgraded trail signage. He explained that the association’s 96 volunteer clubs maintain about 7,000 miles of trails and that the sign program is costly. No opposition was presented, and the hearing was closed after questions from members about the foundation’s status and fundraising goals.
SB 271 would expand eligibility for veteran license plates to include veterans with a general discharge under honorable conditions. The sponsor’s representative said the change would recognize service members who are already eligible for many veterans benefits but are excluded from plates under current law. Supporters included Phil Grizzo, who argued that general discharges often reflect service that was otherwise honorable, and Kevin Grady of the State Veterans Advisory Committee, which said it strongly supported the bill and was also considering broader statutory cleanup to standardize the definition of veteran across state law. Committee members asked whether the change should be limited to plates or applied more broadly, but the sponsor said broader changes would be a separate policy question. The public hearing was then closed.
SB 273, titled “Cheryl’s Law,” would update New Hampshire’s move-over requirements for motorists approaching stopped or standing vehicles on the roadside, including stranded vehicles and those with warning signals. Senator Donovan Fenton said the bill was intended to save lives and honor Staff Sergeant Jesse Cheryl and Brigadier General John Pogo, both of whom died in roadside incidents. He said the measure would require drivers to slow down, change lanes if safe, and move over for roadside vehicles, with the intent of education rather than punishment. Committee members asked about enforcement, the lack of a fiscal note, whether the bill applied statewide, and whether the language could be read as weakening the move-over requirement; the sponsor said it applied to all roads, did not change fines, and was meant to clarify and broaden safety obligations. The hearing continued with additional questions, and the sponsor said state police and other safety stakeholders supported the approach.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine biomedical research, focusing on keeping America's edge in innovation. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Of eliminating a disease? Of funding a cure? Of developing a new vaccine?
- I would like to request that a statement by the Medical College of Wisconsin be submitted for the record
- I think that even before this, there has been kind of this trail off of young trainees. being interested
- What's happening is the whole abandonment of billions of dollars of research.
- And I have approximately three dozen statements here from outside organizations. in support of NIH that
Committee:
Senate Senate Appropriations
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- a lack of internet in much of Oklahoma.
- ad Valorem tax of any rate going into the coffers of these counties.
- I'm not aware of that.
- And on top of that, I would like to see real reform outside of maybe a homestead at the end of this session
- This is a $1 billion infusion of taxpayer dollars into the state of Oklahoma.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-10 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You knew that I'd gone to the other side to ask why they weren't looking out for the best interests of
- And so it's been a very interesting experience as the parent of younger children through this process
- And I was like, this is interesting that, you know, someone from across the rotunda can kind of influence
- Again, it wasn't for the lack of your leadership, of your intellect, of your heart, or of your will.
- Different important interests and industries and different types of people who love their family just
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the posture of the United States European Command and United States Africa Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed he Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Gentlemen, please provide your assessment of the harms to U.S. vital interests if we reduce our engagements
- Many of our security and economic interests overlap with those of our African and European partners.
- What's your current assessment of the threat that al-Shabaab poses to our national interest and specifically
- defense of any part of the eastern flank.
- well on behalf of all of us.
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- of Representatives and providing for the amendment of Rule 18 of the Rules of the House of Representatives
- We have that kind of security and that kind of power, a representation of our guard.
- If you look at the statement of purpose, that would be a really good idea of what this budget is.
- of that.
- of Idaho.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Eight - Thursday, February 26
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- city of St.
- Freeman, a man of many talents, a jack of all trades, and somehow a master of them all.
- of self.
- the welfare of the people of Missouri.
- of revenues, and many of those losses are of our own doing.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 132-0 vote. Members then used personal privilege remarks to recognize Black History Month, honor several Black colleagues and public servants, observe a moment of silence for the late Dr. Steven Leon, and deliver a lengthy tribute to the late Freeman Bosley Sr. The chamber also welcomed numerous guests and school groups, including congressional and local officials, mental health advocates, FFA students, championship volleyball players, elementary and junior high students, and other district visitors.
The House then took up several bills on third reading. The most contentious debate was over House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1663, 1607, and 1973, which removed a sunset from Missouri’s restrictions on transgender athletes in school sports. Supporters framed it as protecting fairness and women’s sports; opponents argued it targeted a very small number of students, was discriminatory, and distracted from more pressing issues. After extended debate, the measure passed 98-37. The House also passed House Bill 2682, a school-related First Amendment bill, after debate over whether it would protect hateful student speech; it passed 99-47.
Lawmakers next passed House Bill 2274, the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, to make it easier for teachers to transfer credentials across states, especially for military families, by a vote of 133-13. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1883, dealing with sales tax on durable medical goods and certain auction items, passed 98-36 after criticism that it was too broad and would benefit high-end auction sales. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2085, a tobacco preemption bill that also allows localities to enforce a tobacco age of 21, passed 93-43 amid debate over local control and youth tobacco access. House Bill 2145, allowing businesses on two-lane highways to place signs across the road, passed overwhelmingly 142-2.
Finally, the House passed House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolution 169, which would limit state and local spending growth to prior-year levels plus inflation and population growth, with emergency exceptions. Supporters called it a way to restrain government spending and align with the Hancock Amendment; opponents raised concerns about how it could interact with future tax policy, including the proposed income tax elimination plan. The resolution was discussed at length but ultimately advanced by vote.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Gaming, May 14, 2026 - PM
Select Committee on Gaming
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of winnings. of winnings.
- </c> of the state. of the state.
- ><c> for</c> you know, all of that type of thing for you know, all of that type of thing for putting<
- of policy of whether still questions of policy of whether this<00:08:47.920><c> is,</c> this is, this
- of a deck of game, they're thinking of a deck of cards.<00:37:50.840><c> And</c><00:37:51.640><c> if<
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Gaming
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Debate on bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports 3/3/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise in support of this bill, and I'm interested in some of the conversation we've had today.
- ><c> the</c> and I'm I'm interested in some of the and I'm I'm interested in some of the conversation
- Think about what message adults are sending to all of our kids with that statement.
- Think about what message adults are sending to all of our kids with that statement.
- Think about what message adults are sending to all of our kids with that statement.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services officials have issued formal statements to health
- I won't go too much into kava in the interest of time.
- I won't go too much into kava in the interest of time.
- I won't go too much into kava in the interest of time.
- That would actually be an interesting question, which I hadn't thought of until this hearing.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary