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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> committed to a coordinated community committed to a coordinated community response<00:07:56.879>
- We have communities.
- Vicki is a community member named Vicki.
- We would provide safer sex community.
- </c><01:39:25.840><c> partners</c> victim services, and community partners victim services, and community
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> growing need for Home and Community growing need for Home and Community Based<00:14:18.959><c> Services
- Maham tried to communicate with me, and I was not communicating back to him.
- Maham tried to communicate with me, and I was not communicating back to him.
- </c><00:32:13.320><c> members</c> thank you madam chair commune members thank you madam chair commune
- </c><00:47:35.839><c> the</c> economies and safer communities the economies and safer communities the
Committee:
Senate Human Services
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And what we have is small communities. We have municipalities right now.
- I find that interesting that you have community college and local school district.
- I mean, it's a community. It could be a full college district as well.
- Just the community where the college sits?
- To those communities, wherever they're in. Correct. Yes. To those communities, wherever they're in.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 105, which reinstates a sunset-expired TOPS Tech benefit for eligible veterans. Senator Kathy said the bill would use existing TOPS dollars, not new funding, and would help veterans stay in Louisiana and enter the workforce. After brief questions about eligibility and funding, Representative Marcelle moved the bill favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection.
House Resolution 3, by Representative Newell, asked the Louisiana Housing Corporation to study whether vacant state-owned property could be repurposed for housing and rental assistance for cost-burdened state employees. Members discussed the high fiscal note and whether the work could be absorbed in existing budgets. Fiscal staff said LHC had requested a full-time position and four part-time positions for the study, but the committee also talked about narrowing the study’s scope. Representative Marcelle moved the resolution favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection.
The committee then debated House Bill 189, which would extend supplemental pay to fire protection officers at the Lakefront Management Authority’s airport fire department. Representative Newell and airport representatives argued the firefighters perform specialized, hazardous ARFF duties and should receive the same supplemental pay as other qualifying public firefighters. Some members questioned whether the airport and its employees qualify under existing law and whether the supplement should be expanded further. After discussion, Representative Marcelle moved the bill favorably, but the motion failed on a roll call vote of 8 yeas to 10 nays.
Later, Senate Bill 461, concerning Office of Group Benefits coverage for certain small employee groups, was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 623, creating a three-tier permitting system for vapor products, was amended to clarify direct-to-consumer shipment restrictions and then reported favorably as amended. House Bill 1222, creating a grocery initiative grants and financial support program through LED to address food deserts, drew extended debate over whether it would amount to government-run grocery stores; supporters framed it as an incentive and grant program for private grocers, while critics raised concerns about government involvement. After amendment, it was reported favorably as amended by a vote of 16 yeas to 2 nays.
Finally, House Resolution 80, directing a comprehensive fiscal audit related to Board of Regents and university system spending on certain executive budget metrics, was amended into a substitute version. Members debated whether the resolution would require universities to do additional work and whether it belonged in Appropriations at all, especially since the fiscal note had been removed. The discussion also raised concerns about the listed schools and the resolution’s purpose in light of a federal civil rights investigation. The transcript ends while the committee is still discussing the resolution and related procedural motions.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Caucus of the Whole - H.955 report - 2026-04-14 - 11:11AM
Vermont House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And<00:04:29.120><c> community-driven</c><00:04:30.200><c> state-supported</c> And community-driven state-supported
- And so the communities and our kids.
- to community, right?
- </c><00:29:28.040><c> to</c><00:29:28.120><c> community,</c> different from community to community, different
- from community to community, right?
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, agencies rely on separate systems that don't communicate well.
- It has completely changed how law enforcement and partnering agencies communicate directly to victims
- We're a small community, safe community, but we've seen this as a growing problem very quickly.
- Utility workers are on the front lines of keeping communities safe and connected.
- cyberattacks on our communications networks already.
Bills:
SB1046 , SB1317 , SB1376 , SB1416 , SB1448 , SB1471 , SB1493 , SB1498 , SB1502 , SB1504 , SB1538 , SB1544 , SB1550 , SB1579 , SB1581 , SB1584 , SB1624 , SB1673
Keywords:
telecommunications, broadband, internet infrastructure, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, national security, foreign adversary, China, Chinese equipment, supply chain security, network equipment, microchips, Arizona Corporation Commission, telecommunications provider, communications infrastructure, Huawei, ZTE, state-owned enterprise, sanctions, infrastructure security
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Right, uh, there was over 200 bills filed against the LGBTQ community.
- I still received quite a lot of vitriol and hate from the community. ...trans community.
- However, HB 778 does not actually serve the detransition community.
- Once they've damaged your body, the medical community will ignore you.
- We are a low-income community. We are a majority Hispanic, Mexican-American community.
Bills:
HB778 , HB 1266 , HB1576 , HB2213 , HB2517 , HB2518 , HB2841 , HB3306 , HB3320 , HB3388 , HB3508 , HB3520 , HB3689
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- community period.
- community period.
- community period.
- community period.
- community period.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:05:52.279><c> based</c> move people into a community based move people into a community based
- A large part of it did go to Community Based Services, Home and Community Based Services, which has made
- A large part of it did go to Community Based Services, Home and Community Based Services, which has made
- </c><03:01:54.000><c> works</c> follow-ups too so communication works follow-ups too so communication
- </c><04:12:12.680><c> and</c> devastating to our communities and devastating to our communities and and
Summary:
The House Finance Division 3 work session continued its review of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Medicaid budget and related policy issues, with CFO Nathan White and Medicaid Director Henry Litman presenting updated materials. The discussion focused on a crosswalk between the adjusted FY 2025 Medicaid budget and the governor’s FY 2026 recommendation, plus handouts showing service additions, eligibility changes, dental rates, and other Medicaid changes since 2019. The department also said it would provide a clearer breakdown of the pharmacy cost-sharing item by general, federal, and other funds.
Members asked detailed questions about the Medicaid enhancement tax, the 80% plan, and how funds are allocated between hospital payments, directed payments, and DSH uncompensated care. The department explained that the MET is being used more toward rates and directed payments to better align with federal matching rules, while DSH remains important for uncompensated care. They also noted that a pending Senate Bill 249 would keep the 80% structure and move to Senate Finance. On the trigger law, the department identified the governing provision as Chapter 342:12, Laws of 2018, and explained that if the federal match for Medicaid expansion falls below 90%, the state must notify legislative leaders and participants and the program would sunset after 180 days unless the legislature acts.
The committee also reviewed current Medicaid expansion enrollment and program trends. Officials said enrollment was just under 59,000 as of March 3, with about 87,000 people enrolled over the past year and more than a quarter-million residents having used the program over its lifetime. They said enrollment has fallen from a post-pandemic high of nearly 97,000 and may eventually settle in the low 50,000s. Finally, the department discussed federal DSH funding risk, saying New Hampshire could face a significant reduction if Congress does not extend current protections, which is part of why the state has shifted more funding toward payment rates and directed payments.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes bill requiring safeguards for underage social media users - Pt. 2 5/12/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c> helping society with communication, helping society with communication, access<00:09:59.120><c>
- . communities. communities.
- </c> of our community, of our public in mind. of our community, of our public in mind.
- </c><00:16:04.880><c> that</c> to the people in our communities that to the people in our communities
- </c><00:16:21.920><c> when</c> choosing our kids and communities when choosing our kids and communities
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 05:40 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't have Head Start in some of our communities.
- with their teachers and the communities that support them.
- It's far more fair, and it secures more revenues for our communities.
- I think protecting auto dealers in our community is important, and your and my community is important
- to enhance those communities with a new product.
Summary:
The House first took up Substitute Senate Bill 6225, a transportation bond measure. Supporters said it was needed to fund preservation and maintenance of Washington’s transportation system, including road upkeep and emergency repairs, while opponents argued the state had already addressed current needs through a recent unanimous budget and existing bond authority. The bill passed final passage 59-38, meeting the required three-fifths vote.
The House then considered Gross Substitute Senate Bill 6260, an education budget-related bill with many floor amendments focused on transition to kindergarten, alternative learning experience (ALE) funding, local effort assistance (LEA), educational service district reserves, superintendent pay, MSOC funding, and collective bargaining limits. Most proposed amendments were rejected, though Amendment 2654 on TK priorities was adopted. After the committee amendment as amended was adopted, the bill advanced to third reading and then passed 50-47. Supporters described it as a necessary budget reduction and risk-management measure; opponents argued it cut K-12 funding too deeply, especially in rural and property-poor districts, and would worsen inequities and invite litigation.
The House also concurred in Senate amendments and passed several other bills. House Bill 1796, about school construction financing and capital levy use, passed 95-2. Second Substitute House Bill 2105, dealing with immigrant worker protections, passed 58-38. Engrossed House Bill 2211, on food sourcing for a health-related program, passed unanimously. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2225, regulating companion chatbots and child safety, passed 74-21. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247, related to animal care, passed unanimously. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2418, streamlining permitting timelines to support housing affordability, also passed unanimously. The House then moved on to additional Senate-concurred bills, beginning with Second Substitute House Bill 1906.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So I just wanted to give the community some background.
- I come from a rural community, a community that is home to the first Texas mass shooting on May 18th
- We should be working together to create a safer community, one that is more just.
- So, please, I beg you as a parent, as a Texan, help our communities be safer.
- So I just wanted to give the community some background.
Bills:
HB259 , HB259 , HB 1128 , HB1337 , HB1506 , HB1794 , HB2215 , HB2470 , HB2771 , HB2882 , HB2993 , HB3053 , HB3428 , HB3669 , HB3789 , HB3924 , HB4201 , HB4675
Keywords:
redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:25:45.679><c> Thank</c> folks and the community at large.
- Thank folks and the community at large. Thank you.<00:25:46.240><c> Thank</c><00:25:46.320><c> you.
- <00:30:15.760><c> violence</c><00:30:16.240><c> intervention</c> community violence intervention community
- </c> issue as well as from the community issue as well as from the community perspective.<00:32:44.399
- I'm a writer, and my days revolve around harnessing the power of story and communication.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs met on March 19, 2025, and heard testimony on several firearms-related bills. HB 125 would require firearm sellers or transferors to provide buyers notice about secure storage laws, expand secure-storage requirements, and clarify criminally negligent storage. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Department of Education supported the bill. The Office of the Public Defender raised constitutional concerns under District of Columbia v. Heller and suggested narrowing the bill so a firearm need not be made inoperable when the lawful owner is home. Supporters, including Brady, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, veterans, and other advocates, said secure storage would reduce accidental shootings, youth access, theft, suicides, and school shootings. Opponents argued the bill was redundant, could criminalize victims of theft, and imposed strict liability. The committee noted 24 individuals in support and 103 in opposition.
The committee also heard HB 137, which would impose a mandatory prison term for violent felons who violate firearm or ammunition possession prohibitions. DLE, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, and the Hawaii County Prosecutor supported the measure, arguing it targets repeat offenders and strengthens public safety. The Office of the Public Defender opposed mandatory sentencing, saying judges already have discretion to impose lengthy sentences and that mandatory terms can be inappropriate in some cases. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for use of a ghost gun in a felony. DLE and the Honolulu Prosecutor supported it, while the Public Defender and several opponents said parts of the bill were redundant or could create definitional problems; the committee recorded five supporters and 70 opponents.
HB 995 would amend deadlines for annual firearms carry reporting by the Attorney General and county police chiefs. The Attorney General’s office and HPD supported the bill, with the Attorney General asking for more time for police departments to submit complete data and for the April 1 deadline to be removed. The committee also heard HB 664, which would create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, a grant program, a resource bank, and a special fund. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended consolidating the new office’s duties with the existing Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission to avoid duplication and possibly repealing the existing commission statute. DLE supported HB 664, while the Tax Foundation objected to the special fund. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- He explained that when that occurs, the balance goes back to the local tax burden on communities, which
- </c><00:13:12.399><c> they</c> the local tax to the communities they the local tax to the communities
- have to pick up the communities have to pick up the difference<00:13:18.360><c> so</c><00:13:18.839>
- </c><00:13:55.240><c> because</c><00:13:55.519><c> as</c> hit on the local communities because as hit
- of a thousand or million for communities of a thousand or fewer fewer fewer um<00:15:36.680><c> to</
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/28/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm 5 representing 15 um communities.
- I have spoken to members of the provider community. I've spoken to members of the payer community.
- I have spoken to members of the provider community. I've spoken to members of the payer community.
- Um I community mental health centers.
- </c> community-based services are covered community-based services are covered with<02:42:48.800><c>
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> not members of the university community. not members of the university community.
- </c> communicated in terms of its signage. communicated in terms of its signage.
- </c><00:14:51.199><c> community,</c> university is a local community, university is a local community
- So, every pressure again that you hear in your local communities from your business community is the
- </c> communities from your business community communities from your business community um<01:26:25.280
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:15:30.880><c> is</c> entire $5 across the community is entire $5 across the community is remitted
- </c> that will occur within a community. that will occur within a community.
- </c> relative poverty of a community. relative poverty of a community.
- and the property values of your community and the students you have in your community.
- </c><01:04:13.760><c> um</c> communities but for some communities um communities but for some communities
Committee:
House Ways and Means
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AEN-WLA-EIG, WLA-AEN-EDT, WLA-AEN, WLA-AEN-PSM Public Hearings 03-20-2026
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- If there is an impact, do your homework, disclose that to the public, work with the community, community
- If there is an impact, do your homework, disclose that to the public, work with the community, community
- It it is my work in our community.
- I think one of the the egg community.
- </c> capacity of agencies and community capacity of agencies and community partners<00:58:56.240><c>
Bills:
HB1979
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1979 HD3, which would shorten the time to file certain judicial challenges to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for affordable housing and clean energy projects, and would also affect transfer of some environmental court appeals to the Supreme Court. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the amended bill, saying the changes were improved from earlier versions and that the shorter filing period was reasonable for these priority projects. Hawaii Gas asked that the bill’s clean energy definition be broadened to align with existing renewable energy law so emerging technologies like renewable hydrogen and renewable gas would be included. Kauai Island Utility Co-op and Greenpeace Hawaii testified in support and opposition, respectively, with supporters arguing the bill would reduce litigation uncertainty and opponents saying the shorter deadline would limit public participation and not solve the real causes of project delays.
Opposition testimony came from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, 350 Hawaii, and others, who argued the bill could chill legitimate public-interest claims, especially where there is limited public notice, and that environmental review was being unfairly blamed for delays caused by permitting, financing, or infrastructure problems. Several speakers said the measure would reduce transparency and make it harder for communities to respond in time. One testifier from Earthjustice said the environmental review process itself is not the problem and should not be weakened for projects that still need public disclosure and community engagement.
The committee then moved to decision-making and, citing the volume of opposition and concerns about public participation, transparency, and whether the bill would actually improve timelines, the chair deferred HB 1979 HD3 indefinitely. The hearing was adjourned after the vote decision was announced.
The transcript then shifted to HB 2585, relating to tourism and statewide standards for agritourism. Testimony was mixed: farmers and agricultural groups described agritourism as essential to keeping small farms and ranches viable, while also urging safeguards so it would not be abused or displace real agricultural production. Some speakers warned the bill’s revenue-based limits could unintentionally shut down existing farm stays and related operations, especially in Maui County. The Hawaii Farm Bureau said it supported the intent but wanted clearer protections for bona fide agriculture and more flexibility around revenue requirements and force majeure situations. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Feb 19th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that's sort of what I want to communicate.
- So as a mom, I am concerned for my family, but as a community, I'm worried about my community.
- So as a mom, I am concerned for my family, but as a community, I'm worried about my community.
- Each local organization is able to respond to the needs of its community.
- How can these community organizations support them?
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- > the</c> >> and the and the community and the >> and the and the community and the community
- Um, the community, the businesses, as AI has been introduced to the community.
- Um, the community, the businesses, as AI has been introduced to the community.
- Um, the community, the businesses, as AI has been introduced to the community.
- Um, the community, the businesses, as AI has been introduced to the community.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:31.199><c> Thank</c> to the community. Thank to the community.
- </c><00:09:10.959><c> and</c> students develop their communication and students develop their communication
- </c> School District and for her community. School District and for her community.
- And whether it's communities safe.
- communities need.