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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers Mar 14th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- of Congress's Article 1 authority over federal spending.
- Medicaid is Malheur County on the border with Idaho.
- Cook County or everywhere you wish to travel within Oregon.
- Pre-authorization is misused in some settings.
- AI could play a vital role in accelerating pre-authorization.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- GM586 and 698, Jan Authority Board.
- GM 781, Damen Kim, on the School Facilities Authority.
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- </c> Board, School Facilities Authority Board, School Facilities Authority Board,<00:13:29.440><c> and
- Toma for a position on the district family court of the second circuit, which is Maui County.
Summary:
The Senate convened with all 25 members present, approved the prior day’s journal, and heard several introductions, including visiting staff, guests, and Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, who was recognized for her work with the food bank and noted as acting governor that week. The chamber also received House communications returning several Senate concurrent resolutions adopted unamended, and one House-amended resolution, SCR 192, was taken up. Senator Wakai moved to disagree with the House amendments to SCR 192, the motion was seconded and carried, with conferees to be named later. Standing committee reports were then taken up, including reports 1931 to 1939 for one-day notice and report 1940 for adoption, which was adopted without objection.
The Senate then considered a series of advice-and-consent nominations, beginning with education-related appointments. Senators spoke in support of nominees to the Hawaii Teachers Standards Board, the State Board of Education, and the School Facilities Authority Board, while Senator Awa and others raised objections to several nominees, arguing that campaign donations by some appointees created the appearance of “pay to play.” Despite those objections, the nominations were ultimately confirmed. The chamber also confirmed Dwight Takamini as chair of the Hawaii Labor Relations Board after strong support from multiple senators who cited his labor, legislative, and public service background.
The Senate next confirmed Christine Sakuda as chief information officer for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, with supporters emphasizing her IT leadership and public service and noting she is the first female and Native Hawaiian to hold the post. The chamber also confirmed Kahuanoi AD Jackson as judge of the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit and Sonia H. Toma as judge of the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, with senators highlighting their prosecutorial and public service experience and the favorable testimony received in committee. After these confirmations, senators introduced the new appointees and their families in the gallery.
Later, the Senate adopted additional standing committee reports on House concurrent resolutions and passed SB 849 HD2 on final reading, relating to wildlife conservation, by unanimous consent. The body also reconsidered and reversed earlier disagreement on House amendments to SB 116 and SB 946, agreeing that the amendments were technical and giving one-day notice for final reading. The meeting concluded with a late introduction of the Honokaʻa Jazz Band, which was praised for its national recognition and community service, and senators invited members to a later concert in the rotunda.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Fremont County is Fremont County. Fremont County is unique. Fremont County is unique.
- , Big Horn County, Washakie County, Hot Springs County, Johnson County, Sheridan County, Campbell County
- , Crook County, and Weston County.
- None of it is for Cheyenne. counties. Big Horn County is a little counties.
- The county has built the county access road.
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/10/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #22
Transcript Highlights:
- Authorization or step therapy requirements for any clinically appropriate prescription drug that is not
- It also allows a city, town, or county governing body to approve these business assessment rates.
- Are the county supervisors still against this?
- Madam Chair, members, as I understand it, the county supervisors are still opposed to the bill.
- should be an email in your inbox because there are unintended consequences of cost shifts to the county
Summary:
The caucus reviewed several House and Senate measures, mostly in concurrence form. HB 2611, which clarifies and expands children’s rights in foster care and kinship care, was presented with a Senate amendment requiring quarterly reports on random employee drug screening results at group homes to the Health and Human Services committee chairs; the sponsor intended to concur. HB 2048, on access to non-opioid prescription drug controls, would bar more restrictive utilization controls such as prior authorization or step therapy for clinically appropriate non-opioid pain medications approved by the FDA, with a repeal date of August 31, 2028; the sponsor intended to concur, though one member raised concerns about opioid addiction in tribal communities and asked about stronger warnings and Indian Health Service involvement.
HB 2404, changing inter-facility transport procedures, returned from the Senate with only a delayed effective date change, and concurrence was expected. SB 1630, a Senate bill, would create a home and community-based service program for adults who are seriously mentally ill; members noted there was no opposition, but also that the bill appears to have a cost and no appropriation. HB 2950, creating tourism improvement districts, was amended in the Senate to remove a lodging business assessment requirement for destination marketing organizations and allow local governing bodies to approve assessment rates; members confirmed it remained an opt-in/opt-out structure.
HB 2995, which rewrites Arizona’s domestic violence framework for legal decision-making and parenting time cases, was amended to make child and victim safety the highest priority, revise court findings and evidence standards, limit mutual domestic violence findings, and add an emergency clause; the sponsor recommended concurrence, though one member asked where the committee stood on the bill. HB 2265, concerning court fees and assessments, was amended to restore courts’ ability to adopt new fees, fines, and surcharges going forward; concurrence was recommended, but county supervisors remained opposed due to concerns about cost shifts. HB 2986, the annual ADEQ omnibus, was amended to merge the recycling fund into the solid waste fee fund and exempt certain public water system infrastructure modifications from plan review; concurrence was expected. The caucus also briefly noted the fiscal year 2027 budget bills, HB 4154 through HB 4169, before adjourning.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Juvenile Justice Oversight Council (11-7-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The county attorney from my home county of Marshall, Jason Darnall, is here.
- The county attorney from my home county The county attorney from my home county of<00:02:15.080><c> Marshall
- And Marshall County friend, a great guy.
- </c> Madison County Madison County necessarily<00:31:13.640><c> false</c><00:31:14.040><c> confessions
- </c> county attorney or do you know? county attorney or do you know?
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:09
State of the Judiciary: 00:02:33
The Corrections - KCTCS Reentry Program: 00:49:44
Update on 2022 RS SB 90: 01:27:49, 958, all
Summary:
The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics.
Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I WAS IN FOSTER CARE FROM THE AGE OF SIX YEARS OLD UNTIL I AGED OUT AT 18 AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY.
- WHEN I WAS LIVING IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY I RECEIVED THE FOSTER USE INDEPENDENCE ABOUT YOUR.
- AND THEY WAS NOT SURE IF IT CAN BE TRANSFERRED SINCE THE PROGRAM WAS ONLY AVAILABLE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
- I DID NOT LEARN UNTIL A MEETING THAT THE VOUCHER IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN 11 COUNTY ACROSS THE STATE.
- RESPOND TO THERAPIES AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS BILL BUT NOT APPROVED BY THE FDA?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Louis County.
- We work with public housing authorities, housing and redevelopment authorities, and we work with local
- We work with public housing authorities, housing and redevelopment authorities, and we work with local
- I, uh, Dakota County—is that where you were? Washington County. Sorry about that.
- ><c> sitting</c> a county county commissioner uh sitting a county county commissioner uh sitting with
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 21st, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So I know Lake, and I know Sumter County. And there are two completely different counties.
- County commissioner, before I took this appointment at DOH, I was elected twice by my county.
- And I'm the chair of the Housing and Finance Authority for the county.
- And I'm the chair of the Housing and Finance Authority for the county.
- I went through the Hernando County school system here.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Apr 8th, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, Brad Hudson, representing Missouri's 33rd Senatorial District, comprised of the counties
- Seven counties in southern Missouri. We've got the Table Rock Lake area.
- If there's anything we can do for you, I have it on good authority that the chair of this committee knows
- You know, in Texas County, which I think we all know is the largest county in the state of Missouri,
- And if anybody wants to come to Texas County, the largest county in the state of Missouri, Emmett Kelly
Committee:
House Special Committee on Tourism
Summary:
The Special Committee on Tourism met in executive session with a quorum present and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 52, which concerns Missouri’s participation in America’s 250th birthday celebration. After a brief procedural discussion about whether the resolution could go to consent, the committee voted 11-0 to give HCR 52 a do pass recommendation.
The committee then opened a public hearing on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1000, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hudson. Hudson said the bill would reestablish the tourism supplemental revenue fund in statute after it was inadvertently sunset, and he described the measure as a continuation of previously discussed policy that had already passed the House companion committee unanimously. Members from both parties voiced support for tourism as an important statewide economic driver and asked for continued advocacy to move the bill through the process.
During questioning and comments, members discussed the importance of tourism funding for regions across Missouri, including Branson, the lake area, St. Charles, Texas County, and the 138th District. The chair emphasized that the bill should move cleanly and quickly, noting tourism’s major economic impact. No witnesses testified in opposition or for informational purposes, and the hearing on SB 1000 concluded with no further business.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- First, I have Kelly Brassfield with the Association of Counties.
- I'm with the Idaho Association of Counties, and we stand in support of this bill. We appreciate it.
- I'm the author Senator Nichols was referring to, and I am a resident of Boise here.
- Terry Durden, I represent the Idaho Sheriff's Association as well as Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford
- Terry Durden, I represent the Idaho Sheriff's Association as well as Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee opened with brief remarks thanking page Hazel for her service, followed by Hazel describing her experience and future plans to study criminal justice and eventually attend law school. The committee then approved the minutes from March 9, March 13, and March 18, 2026, and voted to send RS 33803 to print.
Senator Phil Hart presented RS 33816, a rules resolution from the Senate Resources and Environment Committee covering administrative rules for several agencies, including Fish and Game, Lands, Occupational and Professional Licenses, Parks and Recreation, Water Resources, and Environmental Quality. He noted that most rules were approved, with exceptions involving parks and recreation administration, groundwater quality, and a drinking water rule to be approved at sine die. The committee voted to send RS 33816 to print.
The committee then heard House Bill 856, sponsored by Senator Tammy Nichols and Representative Heather Scott, which would close a loophole in Idaho law allowing the sale or trade of dry human remains and would increase the penalty from a misdemeanor to a felony. Supporters, including the Idaho Association of Counties and Terry Durden of the Idaho Sheriffs Association, said the bill was developed with input from law enforcement, coroners, universities, and medical institutions and included exemptions for legitimate educational, medical, and investigative uses. After testimony and discussion, the committee voted to send HB 856 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Consent and Procedure Feb 10th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Consent and Procedure
Transcript Highlights:
- representative in the 59th District, and I have House Resolution No. 3997, which is a resolution authorizing
- The resolution authorizes the use of the House to the Association of Missouri Electric Co-ops, which
- Brad Banderman, District 119, central part of Franklin County, freedom-loving Franklin County. opposed
- Brad Banderman District 119 central part of Franklin County, freedom-loving Franklin County.
- Brad Banderman, District 119, central part of Franklin County, freedom-loving Franklin County.
Committee:
House Consent and Procedure
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:23:31.120><c> to</c> do have the authority to do have the authority to bring<00:23:32.720><c>
- </c> Only a small portion reaches the author. Only a small portion reaches the author.
- </c><00:40:05.200><c> and</c> undermine the rights of authors and undermine the rights of authors and
- I'm a co-author.<00:56:44.200><c> Um</c> co-author. Um co-author.
- There are GOP authors to this bill.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
data broker, data brokerage, consumer privacy, personal data, data privacy, Minnesota attorney general, registration, public registry, civil penalties, enforcement, special revenue fund, privacy rights, data sales, data collection, consumer protection, chapter 325M, controller, processor, data broker registry, transparency
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- I own a real estate company in Coven County. I own a real estate company in Walton County.
- I own a real estate company in Coven County. I own a real estate company in Walton County.
- </c> real estate company in Walton County. real estate company in Walton County.
- </c> C County for 70 years my whole life. C County for 70 years my whole life.
- Um, I live in Covington County.
Committee:
House Economic Development and Tourism
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EDT-WTL, EDT-AEN, EDT Public Hearings 03-18-2025
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:01.959><c> chair</c> CEO of the white tourism Authority chair CEO of the white tourism Authority
- good afternoon chair Vice Authority good afternoon chair Vice chairs<00:04:43.680><c> members</c><00
- Next up, Gwen Yamamura for Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority in support. Leah L.
- </c> Department of Taxation and All Counties Department of Taxation and All Counties to<00:19:42.400>
- With that, we are adjourned. the T from each of the four counties the T from each of the four counties
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism and on Water and Land heard testimony on HB 504, a measure relating to environmental stewardship and funding for natural resource protection and restoration. Supporters included multiple state agencies and advocacy groups, such as DLNR, HTA, Hawaiʻi Ocean Legislative Task Force, Resources Legacy Fund, the Hawaiʻi Climate Action Coalition, and others, who said the bill would create dedicated funding for environmental, climate, and cultural resource needs and help address wildfire, flood, coastal storm, and tourism-related impacts. Several witnesses emphasized that Hawaiʻi’s environmental funding gap is large and that visitor contributions should be directed to stewardship and restoration. Some supporters also urged that the measure be applied equitably across all visitor accommodations and related uses, including cruise ship cabins and state rooms, while a few suggested amendments to broaden coverage or create a working group for implementation.
Opposition and concerns focused largely on the bill’s tax structure and legal/administrative issues. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Tax Foundation questioned the reimbursable general obligation bond special fund in part two, suggesting it be converted to a regular special fund or deleted. The Attorney General’s office said part two may violate the single-subject rule in the state constitution and recommended deleting it. The Department of Taxation said the proposed points-and-miles language would be difficult to audit and enforce, and Expedia and others said the proposed tax treatment of loyalty points and certain payment forms would be operationally difficult. Industry witnesses also warned the bill could raise costs in a high-tax destination and asked for more marketing support if the tax is increased. The committee also heard concerns that a new tax on cruise ship cabins could raise federal preemption issues.
The chair noted the testimony count as 23 in support, 179 in opposition, and one with comments. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and the hearing ended with questions from senators and agency responses about possible amendments, enforcement, and constitutional concerns.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The gubernatorial appointment of Bud Tracy to the State Building Authority will also be referred to
- to the Board of County Commissioners.
- President, I ask unanimous consent that all bills on second reading be read by number and author only
- President, I ask unanimous consent that all bills on second reading be read by number and author only
- That is Authority to override that veto with a supermajority vote.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Follow-up question to the author. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- So the authority would still be vested in the Secretary of Agriculture of any administration.
- So I'll come talk to the author later about that possibility.
- And with that, I love this bill, and I appreciate the author for bringing it, and I urge a yes vote.
- There's just a few counties, but there is an elk herd in these counties that is growing, and this will
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Wildlife
Keywords:
agriculture, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, HB3977, State Veterinarian, Oklahoma veterinary license, food animal veterinary practice, livestock, animal health, State Board of Agriculture, veterinary qualifications, appointed office
Summary:
The Agriculture Committee heard and advanced a series of bills focused on burn bans, poultry waste regulation, veterinary qualifications, wildlife, and land management. House Bill 3406, presented by Senator Hines, would make burn bans easier to declare when conditions warrant, require earlier review so bans do not linger unnecessarily, remove certain local fire departments from the decision process, and preserve a prescribed-burn exemption for farmers. After questions about the shortened ban period and the removal of local fire departments, the bill passed 12-0.
House Bill 2975, presented by Senator Woods, was amended to restore contact information for poultry litter haulers and to streamline nutrient management plan amendments for poultry waste that is moved off-site and land-applied. Department of Agriculture testimony said the change would reduce duplication for producers who both export and land-apply litter while maintaining tracking of waste management. The bill passed 11-2. House Bill 3977, also by Senator Woods, would add food-animal and veterinary practice experience to the qualifications for the state veterinarian; members discussed whether wildlife experience should also be considered, but the bill passed unanimously 13-0.
The committee also passed House Bill 3263, designating the morel mushroom as the state mushroom in honor of David Beyer, and House Bill 2988, which expands harmful woody species to include redberry juniper, ash juniper, and honey mesquite and broadens the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act statewide. Members emphasized the impact of red cedars on water use and wildfire risk. House Bill 3404, a follow-up measure on prescribed burns, passed 12-0, and House Bill 1770, directing OSU and its veterinary college to conduct elk population studies in northwest Oklahoma, passed 10-2 after questions about cost and the role of Wildlife Department studies. The chair then adjourned the meeting.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES Jan 8th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES
Transcript Highlights:
- temporary food assistance benefits related to the March 31, 2003, tornadoes that impacted Pallaske County
- The employment of the individuals was terminated, and the agency referred all cases to the Pallaske County
- The agency referred all cases to the Pallaske County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
- The employment of this individual was also terminated, and they also referred this to the Pallaske County
- Yeah, a private business would do it, so I'm not sure why you don't have that authority to do it.
Summary:
The committee first approved prior meeting minutes by motion and voice vote. It then took up audit reports, with several reports without findings filed without objection. The main discussion centered on the FY24 Department of Human Services audit, which contained three findings: alleged fraud involving disaster SNAP and Medicaid benefits, a delayed notification of a nearly $610,000 altered state warrant, and asset-control issues including missing or misidentified equipment and improper sales tax paid on vehicle purchases. DHS representatives said some fraud cases had been resolved with restitution, others were pending or dismissed, and they described corrective steps such as updating internal notification procedures and asset controls. Committee members questioned the missing assets, the notification delay, and the sales tax issue, and the report was deferred to the next meeting so DHS could return with written policy changes.
The committee also reviewed the FY24 Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism audit, which had two findings: loss of nearly $3,500 in museum receipts and cash-control exceptions involving $100 missing from a park camping drawer and an $80 overage at War Memorial Stadium. Agency officials said the museum loss was believed to be theft, that controls had since been strengthened with a point-of-sale and reservation system, and that the stadium issue reflected the unique mix of cash and bank balances used for events. Members asked about the investigation, reimbursement through the bond board, and whether the employee’s final paycheck could be withheld. The chair later relayed that the prosecutor’s office said the Parks and Tourism investigation remained open and that additional information had been requested from the agency, so the report was also deferred to the next meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- name is David Walton, and I serve as a building official and floodplain administrator in Brazoria County
- The debate around accessory dwelling units has been conflated with state authority versus local control
- So Rockwall County is 130,000, the largest city is 54,000.
- Within a county of 300,000, that's where I, that's where I got lost on that.
- We are a rapidly growing community in southeastern Colin and Hunt Counties.
Committee:
House Land & Resource Management
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And are we interfering with the Land Board's authorities here?
- The authorities of the board are reinforced and protected in this legislation.
- I represent Legislative District 32, which encompasses Bonneville County.
- It's not collecting any taxes for your county. And you also...
- It's not collecting any taxes for your county.
Committee:
House Resources and Conservation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, are there questions for the author? Hearing none.
- It is to make the TSLAC facilities in Austin and Liberty County more accessible.
- Any other questions of the author? Hearing none, we're going to open up public testimony.
- Members, any questions of the author? Hearing none, we're going to what we have.
- It's 24 miles off the coast of Galveston and Brazoria counties and.
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Keywords:
SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service