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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture Aug 4th, 2026
Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture
Transcript Highlights:
- the State Assembly.
- I'm sorry, it's State Water Board. State Water Board.
- I'm sorry, it's State Water Board. State Water Board.
- We declared a state of emergency. We reached out for state support.
- So the states of Oregon and Washington do not have RAMP-style programs, and I do know that the state
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:17.040><c> government</c> I'll note this has a state government I'll note this has a state
- State law doesn't allow it.
- </c> State law doesn't allow it. State law doesn't allow it.
- How is that code billed? encounter? How is that code billed? Dr.<01:11:13.800><c> Larson.</c> Dr.
- </c> entire state. entire state.
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These extraordinary caregivers from SEIU 2015 to the State Assembly. Welcome.
- You guys broke a state championship. I am so proud of you all.
- Assembly Member Patterson and others, and an act relating to energy.
- Assembly Bill 1054 is no burden to the taxpayers of the state of California.
- And that is why I think it is a good idea to take state action.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (10-21-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Across the state, sir.
- </c> differently across the state? differently across the state?
- Like I say, I ran >> Across the state, sir.
- </c> annual compliance states. annual compliance states.
- </c> is 100% state funded. is 100% state funded.
Keywords:
00:09 Call to Order and Roll Call
00:42 Approval of Minutes
01:07 Information Items
04:05 Lease Rpt - Finance and Administration Cabinet
18:59 OFM - Economic Development Fund Grants
25:42 OFM – KY Housing Authority
31:30 Remaining 2025 Meetings
33:26 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with quorum, approved the September meeting minutes, and received a set of information reports on capital projects, debt, school district bond issues, UK and KCTCS asset preservation projects, and the Louisville Arena Authority’s financial report, with the latter noted as lengthy and expected to be discussed further in person in December. The committee also heard a Finance and Administration Cabinet lease report covering three leases: a temporary lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Louisville due to ongoing maintenance and safety issues at its current site, a Department of Juvenile Justice lease in Hardin County for a day-treatment/alternative school program, and a Warren County lease renewal. Members questioned the Hardin County lease about the higher rate and limited competition; agency staff explained the specialized school setting, transportation and program requirements, and the difficulty of attracting bidders for alternative-school space. The lease package was approved after roll call.
The committee then considered seven economic development grants: four EDF grants and three KPDI grants. The projects included infrastructure for Allen County’s industrial park, flood-related repairs for Weddington Plaza in the Big Sandy area, an Owensboro manufacturing expansion for Mscan America, a new Louisville manufacturing facility for Anthro Energy, a Henderson due-diligence study, a Paducah spec building, and utility extensions for the Riverbend site in Carrollton. Staff said the projects had been approved by KEFA and recommended by the relevant cabinet leadership, and the committee approved them by roll call.
Finally, the committee reviewed a new Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit bond issue for about $43 million for 233 Louisville housing units, which was approved. It then took up five SFCC debt issues together: new money for an Edmonson County elementary school and Knox County middle school gym improvements, plus refundings for Callaway, Hardin, and McCracken counties. Members raised concerns that the refundings were bundled together and that some did not appear to meet a newly referenced 3% net present value savings guideline, but the package was still approved on a 5-2 vote. The meeting ended with calendar updates, including a November 20 meeting at noon and a December 16 meeting featuring the Yum Arena presentation, followed by adjournment.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 20, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- The food coming into the state, as well as food going out of the state from our Florida farmers, is an
- And that is about $2.2 billion in state and local taxes. So we're a big impact to the state.
- And when you are the energy hub for 40% of the state, supplying gasoline and aviation fuels to the Orlando
- the United States.
- But we talk about energy.
Summary:
The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee held a panel discussion focused on Florida seaports and their role in the state economy. Florida Ports Council CEO Mike Rubin opened with statewide figures from a 2023 economic impact study, saying Florida seaports support about 1.2 million jobs, generate roughly $195 billion in economic value, and produce about $7.4 billion in state and local taxes. He emphasized that ports are critical for fuel, food, medical supplies, construction materials, and hurricane response, and argued that continued state and federal investment is needed to expand capacity and move projects forward faster.
PortMiami Director Heidi Webb described Miami’s cruise and cargo operations, noting the port generated about $61 billion in economic impact and 334,000 jobs. She highlighted record cruise activity, major private investment by cruise lines, the launch of shore power at cruise terminals to reduce emissions, and ongoing capital projects including a new Royal Caribbean terminal, berth reconstruction, and an inland port concept to reduce congestion. Members asked about security, hurricane procedures, AI use, infrastructure planning, collaboration among ports, and smuggling prevention; Webb said the port uses layered security with local law enforcement, CBP, Coast Guard, and radiation monitors, and that hurricane planning is coordinated in advance with county and federal partners.
Port Tampa Bay’s Raul Alfonso said Tampa is the state’s largest port by land area and a major energy hub for Central Florida, with an estimated $34.5 billion economic impact. He discussed diversification into containers, food distribution, fertilizer, and construction materials, along with major needs such as a deep-dredge project and more warehouse space. He also addressed resilience and fuel distribution during hurricanes, and said the port is preparing for future LNG and alternative-fuel demand through partnerships, land planning, and education. Jaxport’s Nick Primrose then described Jacksonville’s container, auto, breakbulk, aggregate, military, and LNG businesses, including 1.3 million TEUs last year, major state-funded crane purchases, harbor deepening, auto-processing expansion, and its role as a strategic military port. He said Jaxport is a leader in marine LNG and has trained all employees on human trafficking awareness. The discussion ended with Port Panama City being introduced as a smaller but important Panhandle economic engine, with Rubin noting its cargo, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects and its continued need for state and federal support.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- support based on state-level standing and not federal status alone.
- Because farm worker housing must be located, in the entire state.
- So we know that stations across the Golden State are shuttered.
- So we know that stations across the Golden State are shuttered.
- We should recognize that other states aren't standing still.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- In the Senate, Senate Resolution 118 by State Affairs Committee, a Senate resolution stating findings
- That would be in our state to add that kind of influence to our state.
- We have in our state... ...in our state what's called the 1995 settlement agreement.
- minds and our arms around the energy issues of the state, we will suffer in our ability to grow economically
- delegation representing the state of Idaho in the Congress of the United States.
Summary:
The Senate met with all 35 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal. Several guests and school groups were recognized throughout the day, and the chamber later paused for an Idaho Day celebration featuring historical remarks, music, and presentations on Idaho history and agriculture.
In floor action, the Senate adopted House Concurrent Resolution 24 honoring fallen firefighters Battalion Chiefs Frank Harwood and John Morrison, Jr., and recognizing the recovery of Engineer David Tisdell. It also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 encouraging advancement of used nuclear fuel reprocessing in Idaho and supporting the state’s role at the Idaho National Laboratory, and Senate Joint Memorial 112 urging Congress to pursue a balanced budget amendment and fiscal discipline. The Senate then introduced several new bills, including measures on appropriations, administrative rules, elections, pharmacy benefit managers, utilities, abortion trafficking, educator disclosure, and whistleblower protections.
The Senate passed Senate Bill 1241, as amended, which protects working animals and clarifies its applicability; supporters described it as preserving Idaho’s agricultural and Western heritage while preserving local authority over health, safety, and animal care. The Committee of the Whole later considered Senate Bills 1224, 1326, and 1340, adopted amendments to each, and reported them back without recommendation, while several other bills were held in place or reported as progressing. The Senate adopted the committee report and then adjourned until the next day.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- county in this state.
- And our state, of course, as it stands in all of the United States, because it seems... ...as it stands
- Pensacola State has almost 16,000 students.
- And that's certainly with Pensacola State being such an important workforce engine in the... ...state
- My niece is a freshman at Florida State.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/24/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #7
Transcript Highlights:
- petition the Office of the State Fire Marshal to exempt county-owned buildings from the state fire code
- House Bill 2729 continues the Arizona State Board of Nursing for four years.
- Seeing none, House Bill 2732 continues the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy for six years.
- The Secretary of State must submit the proposition to the voters at the next general election.
- Historic Names to rename United States Route 191 as Chief Barben Cito Highway.
Summary:
The meeting was a lengthy caucus-style review of many bills and resolutions across multiple committees, with staff giving brief descriptions and most items placed on consent or third-read consent calendars. Topics included appropriations, commerce, education, government, health and human services, environment, public safety, and transportation. Measures discussed ranged from school policy and board continuations to housing, water, public safety, licensing, and election-related changes. Several bills were noted as strike-everything amendments or as having been amended in committee.
A number of bills drew sponsor comments or brief questions. In education, members discussed bills on teacher strikes, school math placement, school meals, student clubs, bond election disclosures, and a proposed commission on student outcomes. In health and human services, members discussed nursing board rules, pharmacist testing and treatment authority, medical records timelines, opioid antagonist expiration dates, and a proposed constitutional amendment on the right to refuse medical mandates. In government and public safety, members debated funding and staffing issues for DPS and corrections, including a proposed public safety parity fund, as well as bills on county sheriffs, legal representation for DPS, and corrections oversight funding.
There was also discussion of election and local government measures, including inactive voter list procedures, circulator disclosure rules, and committee termination filings. Other topics included housing affordability districts, development fees, historic-area middle housing exemptions, water and groundwater management, environmental compatibility siting, and trade-related commissions. One notable exchange involved HB 4044, where members debated whether using rainy day fund interest for public safety pay was fiscally responsible; supporters argued it was a practical way to fund raises, while opponents said it would weaken the fund and should instead be handled through the general fund. No roll-call votes were taken in the transcript, and most items were simply presented, briefly discussed, and left on consent or third-read consent calendars.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- So out of the state and impacts what happens in this state being in central Florida, we have become the
- Huge ministry to help push us in the state.
- That's what the bill clearly states.
- touches everything that we do in the state.
- Surveyors in the state of Florida.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
9-1-1 Management Authority Feb 5th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Rissy, Leian is our third-quarter telecommunicator of the quarter for the state.
- I'm old code. QR code. Yeah, a QR code will basically launch them straight to this website.
- The topics include preparing for NG911, kind of the state of the state of where we're at with the NG911RP
- Meet the standard, pass the toolkit, and be uploaded to the state repository.
- Adam 16, is the state 911 coordinator reporting to the board?
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we have Mark Glick, Chief Energy Officer from the State Energy Office, in support.
- Good morning, Chair, Vice Chair, Representative Cameron Black on behalf of the Hawaii State Energy Office
- So energy from an agricultural producer, right, they might be producing energy.
- They might be producing energy.
- </c> only state income not income the state only state income not income the state wag wag wag but<01
Committee:
House Labor
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment is coded<00:25:06.120><c> A2.</c> coded A2. coded A2.
- </c> state out. state out.
- State your advice. Advice Madam Speaker. State your advice.
- Across our state, innovative clean energy businesses are delivering solutions that strengthen our economy
- ><c> clean</c> Across our state, innovative clean Across our state, innovative clean energy<03:38:32.520
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THERE ANY QUESTIONS, SEEING NO QUESTIONS WE WILL GO TO THE STRIKE ALL, LET'S TAKE UP AMENDMENT BAR CODE
- COMBINED REPORTING IS A COMMONSENSE POLICY ADOPTED IN 28 OTHER STATES AND WASHINGTON D.C..
- EDR WROTE THE PROGRAM DOES NOT RECOVER ANY PORTION OF THE STATE INVESTMENT.
- WAS BORN AND RAISED IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA AND AM A STUDENT AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY.
- >> MY NAME IS TYLER HOFFMAN., SENIOR AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- to revise provisions regarding the State Board of Dentist Amending Section 54-907, Idaho Code, to revise
- 33-3731, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding state-supported medical students and the Human Medical
- 33-3731, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding state-supported medical students and the Human Medical
- -70107A, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding the State Snowmobile Avalanche Fund, amending Section
- -70107A, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding the State Snowmobile Avalanche Fund, amending Section
Summary:
The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam. Members then approved the journal and received a series of messages from the Senate and governor, including enrolled bills and new Senate measures. Standing committee reports moved several bills and resolutions forward, including House Bill 911 and Senate Bill 1258 from State Affairs, and House Concurrent Resolution 36 supporting the Idaho National Guard.
The chamber introduced several new bills, including House Bills 933-935, and later took up a number of memorials and resolutions. House Joint Memorial 20, urging Congress to address the fiscal impact of Plyler v. Doe on Idaho schools, passed without objection. House Joint Memorial 19, supporting federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, passed 61-8-1 after debate over whether eliminating the department would shift enforcement costs to the state. House Concurrent Resolution 34, directing feasibility studies on Bear River Basin water development, also passed, 67-2.
The House then considered and passed several Senate bills, including SB 1301 on adding a retail location for small breweries, SB 1256 cleaning up outdated reporting requirements for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, SB 1345 allowing voluntary secure electronic tax commission communications, and a series of water-related bills clarifying ditch easements, water district fees, withdrawal procedures, canal/lateral responsibilities, and irrigation district board eligibility. SB 1286, restricting predatory veteran disability-claims services, also passed after supportive testimony from veterans’ advocates. Later, the House approved a House Business Committee report on administrative rules, then suspended rules to move a large set of appropriation and policy bills, including HB 919 through HB 925 and HB 889 and HB 931, all of which passed with varying vote margins. The day ended with announcements, committee meeting notices, and adjournment until March 20, 2026.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- specials each has a separate fund state specials each has a separate fund code<00:04:49.039><c> within
- the state.
- the state.
- the state.
- </c> the state through this program states the state through this program states can<01:42:08.719><c>
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- that state to benefit.
- that state to benefit.
- that state to benefit.
- that state to benefit.
- </c> state declines to participate. state declines to participate.
Committee:
House Education Finance
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- What does it mean in a state that has 98% covered individuals? Right.
- The program does have reporting, but not as specific on the state level.
- Other states have already enacted similar reforms and have saved money.
- I was near a comatose state.
- ZIP codes in Massachusetts do not contain a community pharmacy.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
Summary:
The committee held a lengthy hearing on a large docket of pharmacy and drug-pricing bills, with most testimony focused on PBM reform, 340B drug discount program protections, specialty medication access, and medication adherence. Chair James Murphy and Senator Paul Feeney opened the hearing and took testimony from legislators, patient advocates, pharmacists, health center leaders, industry representatives, and policy groups. Several speakers described delays, denials, high out-of-pocket costs, and pharmacy closures tied to PBM practices, while others emphasized the importance of community health centers and independent pharmacies in serving patients.
On the 340B program, supporters including Senator Eldridge, Senator Payano, Community Care Cooperative, Fenway Health, the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and several community health center leaders argued that bills such as H. 1107 and S. 819 would stop discriminatory PBM and manufacturer practices, preserve contract pharmacy access, and protect safety-net providers that say they reinvest savings into care, pharmacy expansion, interpreter services, behavioral health, and other services. Opponents including PhRMA, the Community Liver Alliance, and a public policy analyst argued the program lacks transparency and accountability, has grown beyond its original purpose, and may benefit large hospitals and for-profit entities more than low-income patients. They urged more reporting and oversight rather than expanding protections.
On PBM reform, testimony supported bills including H. 1157, H. 1234, S. 724, S. 831, and related measures that would require rebate pass-through, ban spread pricing, limit steering to PBM-owned pharmacies, and improve reimbursement for community pharmacies. Independent pharmacists and patients said current PBM practices raise costs, create administrative burdens, and threaten access to local pharmacies. PCMA, representing PBMs, opposed the reforms, arguing PBMs lower costs, that plan sponsors choose to contract with them, and that the Health Policy Commission and CHIA should complete their ongoing study before new mandates are adopted. The committee also heard support for H. 1322 and S. 734 on specialty medications, and for H. 781 and H. 1305 on medication synchronization to improve adherence. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not required, and it sets a standard policy for us across the state.
- If there's any criminal activity, obviously that would fall under criminal code.
- Follow-up: where does it say it in the Idaho Code section?
- It required a lot of state supervision.
- So you recall from Representative Furness stating that in the case of the state getting involved, there
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee first approved unanimous-consent requests to print two RS measures, including RS 33-510, a resolution asking the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop proposed school funding formula legislation, and RS 33-484. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1290, the PROM Act, which would let homeschool students voluntarily obtain a social access pass to attend certain school-sponsored social events such as dances and college fairs without enrolling in public school. Supporters said it would improve community integration and expand opportunities for homeschool families, while opponents from Homeschool Idaho argued it was unnecessary, could create administrative burdens, and might blur lines between homeschool and public-school systems. Committee members raised concerns about fees, liability, discipline, and whether the bill could be used for field trips or other activities; after discussion and proposed amendments, the bill was not advanced immediately but was held at the call of the chair for further work.
The committee next considered House Bill 608, which clarifies and revises the school facilities cooperative funding program created to address unsafe school buildings. The sponsors explained that the bill streamlines prior law, adjusts when districts must run bonds before seeking state assistance, clarifies supervision and repayment provisions, and ensures unused funds can still be used for safety-related projects. No one testified against the bill, and it was sent to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation. House Bill 635 also passed with a due-pass recommendation; it requires the Professional Standards Commission to report complaints involving suspected criminal behavior to law enforcement while leaving its existing licensing and disciplinary role unchanged.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 636, which would allow school districts and charter schools to use remaining school district facility funds for lease-purchase agreements after bond and levy obligations are met. The sponsor and West Ada Superintendent Derek Bubb said the change would align the statute with existing facility-funding language, support debt reduction, and give districts more flexibility for future facility needs. The committee approved the bill and sent it to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation before adjourning and announcing the next meeting for Monday at 3 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 14th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Shannon Lee to the California State Assembly. Ms.
- to the state legislature.
- As one of the first Polynesians ever elected to a state house in the entire United States, I take pride
- While California does have a state voting rights act to help with state and local elections, this ruling
- the United States, nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due