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Transcript Highlights:
- Did you, and that's going to be part of those systems.
- but as Senator Brooks said, would you agree it would be a good idea as we stand up this different part
- Just so we're clear, I'm talking about education, educating the public, not just educating the part of
- I'm talking about educating the public, not just educating the part of the OSBI.
- So when you say you would not agree, what part of that?
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
Keywords:
forfeiture, criminal offenses, law enforcement, Class D1 offenses, property seizure, SB1612, mandatory reporting, violent injury reporting, gunshot wound, stab wound, poisoning, burn injury, explosive injury, medical reporting, healthcare providers, law enforcement notification, evidence preservation, patient video records, confidentiality waiver, misdemeanor penalty
Summary:
The Public Safety Committee took up several criminal justice and public safety measures. Senate Bill 1936, as amended, increased penalties for impersonating law enforcement from a misdemeanor to a felony and expanded seizure provisions; amendments added federal law enforcement agents and state troopers to the covered officers, and the bill passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1612, requested by Tulsa police, would require limited reporting and sharing of certain injury-related information and hospital video/photo evidence with law enforcement to aid violent-crime investigations; members raised HIPAA, scope, and criminalization concerns, but the bill passed 5-2. Senate Bill 1543 would aggregate multiple DUI offenses within one year into a single felony case; after questions about sentencing, municipal charges, and deterrence, it passed 6-2. Senate Bill 1260 would require child sex traffickers and human traffickers to serve 100% of their sentences without parole or earned credits, and it passed 6-2.
The committee also considered Senate Bill 1988, which would increase wire-transfer fees on funds sent outside the United States and restore an income-tax credit for Oklahoma filers; members questioned whether it functioned as a tax, its impact on lower-income senders and service members, and its connection to drug trafficking. The bill failed on a 4-4 vote. Senate Bill 1859, creating an OSBI cybercrime and fraud unit with an estimated $3 million fiscal impact, passed unanimously after testimony that cyber and cryptocurrency fraud are growing and often harm elderly victims. Senate Bill 2041 would make a third possession offense for methamphetamine, fentanyl, or cocaine a felony, with supporters saying it would push offenders toward drug court and opponents warning it would increase incarceration; it passed 6-2. Finally, Senate Bill 1257 would classify THC as a Schedule I drug to align with federal law and close trafficking loopholes, and it passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1584 was laid over at the author’s request.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- All of that has to be part of the process. Okay, Section 10, Federal Genesis Mission.
- And maybe a part of the quantum.
- And maybe a... ...and build part of the quantum and maybe a part of a chip and maybe a framework.
- And really part of what is going to uplift the entire state to make it a full statewide story.
- And then my next question—never mind that part.
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 20, as amended, which would limit prior authorization for certain medications used to treat serious mental illness and extend prior authorization approvals for other chronic maintenance drugs to three years. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce treatment interruptions and administrative burden for patients, clinicians, and pharmacies, while opponents argued the three-year period could raise safety concerns, reduce annual clinical review, and increase costs and premiums. After public testimony and committee discussion, the bill passed on a 7-2 vote.
The committee then considered SB 21, as amended, establishing an annual Medigap open enrollment period with guaranteed issue protections for eligible Medicare beneficiaries already enrolled in Medigap plans. The Aging and Long-Term Services Department said the measure would give seniors more flexibility to change plans as their needs and premiums change, and OSI said premium impacts were expected to be limited. An amendment setting the effective date at January 1, 2027 was adopted, and the bill passed unanimously.
Next, the committee heard SB 177, a large economic development package centered on quantum, advanced energy, defense, and related workforce and research investments. The sponsor and administration witnesses described New Mexico as uniquely positioned to attract major private and federal investment, while members raised questions about guardrails, reporting, use of the Research and Development Fund, and whether EDD could manage the spending and educational components. An amendment removed the public safety section, a technical title fix was adopted, and the bill passed 9-1.
The committee also took up SB 189, which would protect existing coverage and expand insurance coverage for reproductive and gender-affirming care, including mid-year enrollment options for pregnancy and coverage for double electric breast pumps. Supporters said the bill would prevent abrupt coverage changes and ensure access to care, while opponents objected to abortion-related coverage and argued existing law and Medicaid already cover much of the care. A motion to table failed, and the bill then passed 6-4. Finally, the committee unanimously passed Senate Memorial 6 honoring golfer Nancy Lopez and her New Mexico roots and achievements.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- That is part of her duty. She, um, this resolution asked her to retract dangerous comments.
- That's a big part of why many Arizonans choose to own guns.
- That's a big part of why many Arizonans choose to own guns.
- This is the best part. This is the best part.
- She also omitted key parts of the justification to use force defense.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Would love to hear back from you on the other part about this bill.
- know many people signed in supporting this bill, and I don't know their reasons, but everyone who is part
- And then hopefully over the next, yeah, hopefully as part of this...
- Hopefully, as part of this effort, that organic process begins to happen, so we don't have to continue
- I think certainly that would allow those who want to take part in this process, and I think probably
Bills:
HB2356 , HB2574 , HB2572 , HB2460 , HJR4212 , HB2631 , HB2333 , HB2462 , HB2419 , HB2176 , HB2491
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jan 27th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the quiet part out loud. Women are not small men.
- And it was already such a part of the lexicon of women in Ireland who understood the importance of it
- Those courses are aimed at training primary care providers, and that's a large part of my job, so I'm
- And when it comes to fruition, to be a part of that commission and support and so on.
- I'm excited to be part of the legislature.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing during a snowstorm, with members participating both in person and via Teams, and the chairs said testimony would be kept open for an additional week. The first bill heard was H.4796, an act relative to organ transplant vehicles. NORA New England testified in support, arguing that dedicated organ transport vehicles need authority to use lights and sirens so time-sensitive organs can be moved more quickly and safely without relying on EMS systems already stretched by 9-1-1 calls. No opposition was heard and the bill was then set aside as the committee moved to the next item.
The bulk of the hearing focused on H.4838, an act expanding access to perimenopause and menopause care. Chair Decker, who filed the bill, said it was the product of a year of meetings with dozens of individuals and organizations and was intended as a starting point to identify gaps in care, training, access, and coverage. Testimony overwhelmingly supported the bill and described widespread misdiagnosis, dismissal of symptoms, limited clinician training, insurance barriers, medication access problems, and workplace impacts. Speakers included patients, clinicians, advocates, the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, and out-of-state and international experts, many of whom urged better education, public awareness, research, and workplace accommodations.
Several witnesses emphasized that menopause affects whole-body health, including cardiovascular, bone, mental health, and work outcomes, and that Black women and other marginalized groups face greater barriers and worse outcomes. Some speakers noted the bill is important but largely a framework that will need further work to address coverage and access more directly. Blue Cross Blue Shield said it supports the bill and already covers menopause-related care and training, though the chair used the exchange to criticize broader insurer and state decisions on GLP-1 coverage for obesity. The committee took no vote during the hearing, and the chairs closed by thanking witnesses and stating that additional written testimony would be accepted.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jan 27th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the quiet part out loud. Women are not small men.
- And it was already such a part of the lexicon of women in Ireland who understood the importance of it
- Manufacturers of those drugs negotiate, as part of their contract.
- And when it comes to fruition, to be a part of that commission and support and so on.
- I'm excited to be part of the legislature.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a critical part of the process.
- I am part of it.
- He'll be part of a California veteran. And when he comes home, I want him...
- He'll be part of a California veteran.
- I'm fully personally committed to being a part of that.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, observed a moment of silence for Alex Prettie, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several visiting groups in the gallery, including UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute fellows and community college representatives. The body approved the Senate journals and then confirmed two gubernatorial appointments: Dr. Hernando Garsohn as Chief Medical Officer at the Emergency Medical Services Authority and Stephanie Weldon as Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity at the Department of Public Health, both by 39-0 votes.
The chamber then took up a series of third-reading bills. Measures that passed included SB 799 on the South Bay Regional Housing Trust, SB 33 on public contracts and contractor payment claims, SB 222 to streamline permitting for heat pump installations, SB 300 to strengthen protections for minors in AI chatbot interactions, SB 457 on community land trusts and affordable housing, SB 479 allowing certain cities to share information in homeless response teams, SB 719 extending a reporting sunset on automated decision systems, SB 722 protecting mobile home park residents from demolition-related displacement, SB 832 updating the Upper Los Angeles River working group, SB 342 on contractor license lapse rules, SB 490 on inspections of unlicensed treatment facilities, SB 828 requiring better state-local permit verification after the Esparto fireworks tragedy, SB 849 barring physician license renewal after specified sexual misconduct, SB 742 addressing decommissioned electrical lines and wildfire risk, SB 96 on over-amplified streaming and digital ads, SB 677 as a technical cleanup to last year’s housing law, and SB 58 on hydrogen sulfide monitoring and public health. Most of these bills passed unanimously or with overwhelming support; SB 222 and SB 677 drew some no votes but still passed.
The most extended debate centered on SB 694, which would align California law with federal VA accreditation rules for those assisting veterans with benefits claims and impose penalties for unauthorized claims assistance and data access. Supporters argued it would protect veterans from predatory “claim shark” practices and ensure only accredited providers charge fees; opponents said it would reduce veterans’ choice and could limit access to needed help. After a motion to pull the bill from Rules and take it up immediately passed 29-9, the Senate approved SB 694 on a 29-10 vote. The session concluded with unanimous approval of the consent calendar and adjournment until January 27, 2026.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Judiciary Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- to include supplemental faith-based activities, but the faith-based content cannot be a mandatory part
- I have been in the working part of the hurting in our communities for a long time.
- So that to me is balance. activities be a part of that.
- I would need to research who can qualify, Senator, to answer the first part of your question.
- I would need to research who can qualify, Senator, to answer the first part of your question.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 624, by Senator Yarborough, would allow batterers intervention programs to offer optional supplemental faith-based activities, with no participant required to take part; supporters said it would expand provider options amid a shortage of certified programs, while opponents raised concerns about government speech and mixing religion with court-ordered programming. After debate, the bill was reported favorably 7-2. The committee also considered CS/SB 834, which repeals a 2022 restriction preventing licensed insurance agents from marketing or selling health care sharing ministries; supporters framed it as restoring choice and free speech, while opponents warned about consumer confusion, commissions, and lack of insurance protections. It was reported favorably 8-2.
The committee next approved CS/SB 502, via a strike-all amendment, to give Florida concurrent jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on military installations so juveniles can be handled in state juvenile court rather than federal court; the amendment and bill both passed unanimously. CS/SB 52 also passed unanimously after testimony from church leaders and security personnel supporting an exemption from Class D/G licensing for unpaid armed security volunteers at places of worship. Supporters said the bill would clarify legal gray areas and help churches afford security, while members noted the broader concern that houses of worship need armed protection at all.
Finally, the committee reported favorably SB 840, which revises last year’s emergency/local planning law by narrowing its application after storms from 100 miles to 50 miles of the storm track and exempting certain water, flood, and state/federal planning matters; local government representatives supported the clarification, and the bill passed 9-0. CS/SB 758, as amended, updated the membership of the Justice Administration Commission to better reflect the entities it oversees, and it also passed 9-0. The meeting ended with a recorded affirmative vote from Senator DeSigley on SB 624.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, within that, part of that holdback was the provider rate cuts that were done.
- Part of it, we look at it as the population increase.
- Well, we should have seen during, and part of this was the pandemic-driven aspect, but even after the
- So just for your awareness, every fiscal year as part of the budget request, each agency provides an
- And so that will be part of our responsibility.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is only a small part of the step forward.
- For the most part, in the larger districts of Contra Costa, it's not as massive of a concern because
- And so that's still part of the process, correct? Yeah, okay. Senator Ott?
- This part of our housing stock is almost always overlooked. It's the most fragile, let's be honest.
- There was a comment on part four, on page six of the analysis, that talked about liability.
Committee:
Senate Local Government
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 10, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- IT'S PART OF THAT CONDUCT AS MR. BRADY HAD STATED.
- BRADY WE WILL START WITH YOU. >> Speaker: CAN YOU REPEAT THE FIRST PART AGAIN? >> Rep.
- >> Speaker: YES I BELIEVE THIS IS PART OF THE QUESTION.
- THAT IS THE VALUE IN TERMS OF BUILDING UP THE THINKING PART OF THE STUDENTS.
- FOR PART OF THE LESSON YOU CAN BRAINSTORM IT.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Nov 14th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there cities or towns being considered to be part of the program?
- They're probably part of your program, but how? What are they? consider.
- I was part of the battle some 50-something years ago to establish these types of programs to open up
- Our mild part, we're just an interim committee.
- Do the review; it's just one part of our job. It's just one part of my job, you know?
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Oct 10th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Representative Catherine Cullen, from the northern part of Rio Rancho.
- Andres Romero, I represent House District 10, which is the far South Valley in Bernalillo County, part
- We heard interest in things like solar being part of this with the infrastructure.
- You use the formulaic part of that, so you can assess what the state's match would be.
- For the transformer, what it would be, we would pay for it as part of the application. Right.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 8, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- I proudly represent House District 40, which includes Orlando, Ocoee and parts of unincorporated Orange
- Thank you. >> So members, as we know that part of our function, our our role and responsibility in the
- The other part that I see my patients that can be hurtful is that a lot of times these biomarker test
- So given that like cures season community else into is for the most part and particularly rural areas
- of their managed care plans, part of the reasons for the denials and largely, you know, both on the
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative and Executive Committee on Behavioral Health May 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- My name's Liz Dubois, and I've been part of the facilitator team along with Karen and Edline, supporting
- We have been scrambling across different parts of our state, including our legislature and our agencies
- And are they developing a vision as part of the P-25 work? Is anybody aware of that?
- The Tribal Community Journeys is a huge behavioral health effort on the part of the Washington State
- Those groups could be playing a part in that. Anyhow, that would be wonderful if we can add that.
Summary:
The committee met for its final session before submitting a report to the governor and legislature, with introductions from state officials, legislators, advocates, providers, and facilitators. Staff explained that the meeting would focus on finalizing the committee’s strategic priorities and recommendations for a five-year behavioral health plan centered on prevention, early intervention, and community-based services. Members reviewed the draft overarching priorities, including the need for a statewide behavioral health vision and an executive-level role to coordinate behavioral health across agencies, and discussed how those priorities should reflect people with lived experience, families, and community voice.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the draft recommendations and how they should be organized and worded. Members raised concerns that the document was too aspirational and not specific enough, and several suggested moving more detailed actions under the broader priorities rather than leaving them in a separate section. There was also discussion about the use of the term “evidence-based,” with tribal representatives and others asking for language that also recognizes practice-based evidence, promising practices, cultural specificity, and flexibility in funding and implementation. Members also discussed clarifying “early intervention,” adding examples such as universal screening, outpatient access, primary care integration, and home visiting, and ensuring the plan reflects accountability and community feedback.
Other edits included clarifying credentialing recommendations to distinguish between licensure and payer credentialing, adding mentorship as a workforce retention strategy, and broadening Medicaid-centric language to include carriers and insurers more generally. Staff noted the report would be revised and sent back out for review by May 22, with comments due by May 27, in order to meet the June 1 submission deadline. No public comment was offered, and the meeting ended with thanks to members and facilitators for their work.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That was a big part of the problem. They're sold all over the state.
- It's part of the California style traffic calming measures that a lot of these cities have already.
- by subsection B3, the governing body of the municipality, for a highway or part of a highway in the
- And, uh, if you work that part out, that, that could be something to deal with.
- But traffic studies are an essential part of, uh, uh, identifying issues and problems with roads and,
Bills:
HB 535 , HB 2120 , HB 2822 , HB 3243 , HB 3457 , HB 3544 , HB 4089 , HB 4192 , HB 4669 , HB 4868 , HB 4955 , HB 5253 , HB 5669 , SB 1371 , SB 1919 , SB 2001
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's also sending fuels to other parts of the country, and the growth has been significant.
- That was a big part of the problem. They're sold all over the state.
- It's part of the California-style traffic.
- B3, the governing body of a municipality, for a highway or part of a highway in the municipality that
- But traffic studies are an essential part of identifying issues and problems with roads and...
Bills:
HB535 , HB2120 , HB2822 , HB3243 , HB3457 , HB3544 , HB4089 , HB4192 , HB4669 , HB4868 , HB4955 , HB5253 , HB5669 , SB1371 , SB1919 , SB2001
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine insurance markets and the role of mitigation policies. May 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And I am happy to be part of those discussions. But unfortunately, Mr.
- I think everyone has a part to play. You think local should contribute? I think yes. Okay.
- There is a part to play locally. Mr. Epstein.
- Except for the build back better part, I got everything else, but uh, Mr.
- I asked a question about this, and he answered in part that because banks and insurance companies are
Keywords:
homeowners insurance, natural disasters, insurance costs, climate change, disaster preparedness, federal policies, bipartisan solutions
Summary:
The meeting reviewed critical issues surrounding the rising costs and accessibility of homeowners insurance across the United States, particularly in light of increasing natural disasters linked to climate change. Members engaged in extensive discussions regarding the implications for families and the economy, citing significant increases in premiums and decreasing availability of policies in high-risk areas. Supervisor Peysko highlighted the direct impact of federal policies on local communities, emphasizing the growing burden on homeowners as they face skyrocketing insurance costs amidst a backdrop of environmental challenges and regulatory constraints. The committee expressed a unified call to action for bipartisan solutions, focusing on improving building codes and enhancing disaster preparedness measures.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/30/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So, Representative Long, you probably would have been a part of that.
- So, Representative Long, you probably would have been a part of that.
- I I'm just have been a part of that.
- And I think that's actually part of what makes our democracy great.
- Folks on the other side of the aisle are really saying the quiet part out loud.
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Some active conduct on the part or, or, or, or lack of conduct on the part of the employer.
- Um, and I appreciate your willingness to continue that part of the conversation as I think I understood
- Our members want to continue doing our part to help combat this issue.
- So as part of the part of the impetus of the bill is to make sure that if folks are reaching out to try
- To intimidate them and to silence their speech has been a big part of my practice.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence