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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/08/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- For all of these reasons, I ask that we be given time to work with all of the interested parties, perhaps
- the purpose of interconnection and approval is. >> May follow. >> Um, interesting point.
- Uh, if mostly I would echo what a number of people have said, which is that I'm really interested in
- Uh, if mostly I would echo what a number of people have said, which is that I'm really interested in
- Uh, if mostly I would echo what a number of people have said, which is that I'm really interested in
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:19:49.520><c> and</c><02:19:49.840><c> their</c> interest of crime victims and their interest
- > the</c> the interests of the defendant, the the interests of the defendant, the prosecution,<02:27:
- the whole community and not for the private interest or emolument of one man, family or class of men
- </c><02:57:46.160><c> of</c> for the private interest or imalment of for the private interest or imalment
- </c> statements to be much needed reminder of statements to be much needed reminder of why<03:17:58.960
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we try to balance the interest of parties to really have time to digest the lengthy evidence that
- So that is more of a statement for you.
- That's probably more of a statement than a question.
- First, on behalf of the Port of Long Beach...
- I'm interested in the topic. Talk to me more about it outside of the session. Excellent. Will do.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I know that you are aware of my my interest in the medical program.
- And keep it out of the hands of kids, keep it out of the hands of 8,000 dispensaries or publications
- Is that a fair statement and we also recognize that our state budget is built on dealing with a lot of
- That's an interesting perspective. push back and see how that feels to you, we regulate all kinds of
- It's an interesting argument to me because everything between death and today is filled with a lot of
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL Members Announce Legislation Addressing ICE Activity in Minnesota - 02/19/26
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of America. of America.
- out of the BCA from any part of the investigation of these incidents, is shocking.
- out of the BCA from any part of the investigation of these incidents, is shocking.
- out of the BCA from any part of the investigation of these incidents, is shocking.
- </c><00:15:31.279><c> the</c> of the BCA from any part of the of the BCA from any part of the investigation
Summary:
Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and several DFL senators held a press conference after a floor session to announce a package of bills responding to recent ICE operations in Minnesota. Murphy said the proposals are meant to restore and protect Minnesotans’ rights after the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Prey, arguing that authorities should render aid when they injure someone. She said one bill, to be heard the next day in Sen. Ron Latz’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, would create a civil remedy for victims of constitutional violations by federal agents and their leaders. Another bill would give the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension independent investigative authority in cases where federal agents kill Minnesota residents, after the BCA was reportedly shut out of recent investigations.
Sen. Lindsey Port described a bill to bar federal law enforcement from hiding their identities while on duty, citing masked ICE agents, alleged use of fake license plates and impersonation tactics, and a recent incident in which a health care worker was allegedly boxed in by masked men. Sen. Elise Mann said the package would designate hospitals, schools, daycares, colleges, and courthouses as protected spaces and require a judicial warrant for ICE entry, arguing that federal agents have been entering hospitals and schools and detaining people at vulnerable moments. The senators framed the effort as a response to unconstitutional enforcement tactics rather than immigration policy, and said they hoped for bipartisan support, though they acknowledged the legal issues may be challenged under federal supremacy and could reach the courts.
In response to questions, the senators said the civil-rights bill is intended to create a state-court cause of action against federal officials acting under color of law, because current remedies are limited. They said people in schools or hospitals should not put themselves in danger if confronted by armed agents, and that the law would provide later accountability. Latz said the Judiciary Committee would take up the bills and that Minnesota must have a seat at the table in seeking justice for affected residents. Asked about funding for related community burdens, Murphy said it was not a budget year but the state has a rainy day fund and balance available from last session.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- of of the state woven into the fabric of of the state and<00:46:38.480><c> always</c><00:46:38.720><
- of transfer of appropriations approval of transfer of appropriations from<01:05:03.440><c> permanent
- Chairman, I’m going to declare that I have a conflict of interest.
- </c><01:14:04.320><c> also</c> cost of two years of college. also cost of two years of college. also
- And so, we would carry on the surplus statement the status of that bill.
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/16/26 - Part 4
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> of</c> administration of the House of administration of the House of Representatives<00:03:17.200
- And the week of May 10th to the of duty.
- </c> 16th of 2026 as police week in honor of 16th of 2026 as police week in honor of the<00:03:31.200
- part of the house of four members on the part of the house of the<00:05:04.639><c> senate</c><00:05:05.280
- If it was the wrong type of school safety, it might not be something that this body was super interested
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- of of septic tanks.
- What we think of is we think of a bright flamingos, we think of the sun and all of these wonderful things
- In the interest of timing because we have such a long agenda.
- Number one, it removes the statement about the necessity of phosphate mining.
- Brad issued a widely circulated statement on FWC letterhead in advance of the 2024 election.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- That creates a conflict of interest because the prosecutor then has to weigh what happens to the interests
- That creates a conflict of interest because the prosecutor then has to weigh what happens to the interests
- and our duty is to protect the interest of our client and our real concern is that, um, you know, a
- Thank you very much. interest of our client and our real interest of our client and our real concern<
- of a of a summary okay 2021 2021 study of a of a different different different measure<00:30:44.159>
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The committee opened its first hearing of the 2025 session with procedural instructions about testimony limits, Zoom participation, written testimony, and a reconvening date if needed. It then heard SB 200 on speedy trials. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing it could create conflicts of interest for prosecutors, potentially make victims or witnesses quasi-parties to criminal cases, force traumatizing testimony on continuance motions, and unfairly delay trials for in-custody defendants. A World Care representative supported the bill and urged broader protections for minors, disabled people, and seniors. The chair also pressed the public defender to suggest improvements, emphasizing that the bill was driven by victims and families. No vote or final action was taken on SB 200.
The committee next took up SB 8 on jury duty exemptions for health professionals. Testimony was strongly supportive from nurses, physicians, and disability advocates, who said APRNs and other nurses are in short supply and that jury service can disrupt patient care, especially in rural and neighbor island areas. One witness suggested expanding the exemption to include registered nurses as well as APRNs, while a senator raised concerns about blanket exemptions for non-practicing APRNs and suggested a time limit. The bill remained under discussion with no final action reported.
The committee then heard SB 144 on chiropractic, with the state chiropractic board offering comments and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supporting the measure as a way to address workforce shortages and provide students more hands-on clinical experience. A World Care witness also supported the bill after clarifying her remarks. The chair then moved to SB 107 on medical informed consent, where the Hawaii Medical Board opposed the bill and the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and Queen’s Health System offered comments, citing concerns about duplicative standards. A support witness proposed expanding the bill to better address combined mental and physical health conditions. Finally, SB 189 on breast cancer screening drew support from the Hawaii Medical Association, Hawaii Radiological Society, Queen’s Health Systems, and others, while the Insurance Division raised concerns about possible insurance mandate defrayment and the need for a sunrise analysis. Senators also asked about local demographic data and coverage impacts; the chair indicated decision-making would be deferred to another day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The MPCA recognizes this topic is critical and of interest to many different stakeholders, and that's
- of the intent of of generally supportive of the intent of of the<00:07:44.319><c> bill</c><00:07:44.479
- </c><00:08:39.039><c> different</c> and of interest to to many different and of interest to to many different
- We got caught up in inflation and high interest rates, and 70% of the pellets in question go to the auto
- ,</c><00:23:46.559><c> and</c> interests of the cities, townships, and interests of the cities, townships
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 14, February 25, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Or sometimes I hear from people just down the hall that we’re at the edge of a financial cliff and we
- Or sometimes I hear from people just down the hall that we’re at the edge of a financial cliff and we
- Or sometimes I hear from people just down the hall that we’re at the edge of a financial cliff and we
- Or sometimes I hear from people just down the hall that we’re at the edge of a financial cliff and we
- Or sometimes I hear from people just down the hall that we’re at the edge of a financial cliff and we
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (02/10/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- We know the best interest of the children.
- </c> two, best interest of childs and how two, best interest of childs and how this<03:25:50.479><c>
- </c> competing interest in the well-being of competing interest in the well-being of their<03:26:17.680
- </c><03:26:51.040><c> of</c> restrict that from the best interest of restrict that from the best interest
- </c> best interests of their child? best interests of their child?
Committee:
House Children and Family Law
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Amen.
- In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- Points of personal privilege. Introduction of guests.
- Points of personal privilege. Introduction of guests.
- This is the interest of the rainy day fund that would go to them.
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and heard introductions of guests. Members then adopted several procedural motions, including extending the second regular session, suspending the seven-bill limit for Representative Livingston on budget-related measures, and requesting the Senate return SB 1786 on artificial intelligence content verification for reconsideration. The House also moved into Committee of the Whole to consider calendar items.
In Committee of the Whole, the House recommended do pass on SB 1057, SB 1171, SB 1424, and SB 1515, while retaining SB 1178 on the calendar. SB 1171, dealing with fingerprinting and fraud prevention in health and human services, was amended and received supportive comments about accountability and Medicaid fraud. SB 1424, concerning firearm safety instruction in schools, drew extensive debate: a proposed Gutierrez amendment modeled on “Christian’s Law” to require secure firearm storage measures was defeated by division vote 23-31, and the bill itself was defended as age-appropriate firearm safety education while opponents argued it was an unfunded mandate, a parents’ rights issue, and an improper burden on schools. SB 1515, creating a public safety parity fund for DPS and corrections bonuses from rainy-day fund interest, was amended and recommended do pass.
The House then considered an additional Committee of the Whole for SB 1552, adopted a floor amendment, and recommended the bill do pass as amended. In third reading, SB 1021 failed 22-35, while SB 1215, SB 1345, SB 1456, and SB 1493 all passed, with SB 1345 drawing a floor explanation about an added regulatory requirement for health care facilities. The House also received first readings of several appropriations bills and announced a special Joint Appropriations Committee hearing on the budget the next morning before adjourning until Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- There's quite a number of days of remembrance.
- There's quite a number of days of remembrance.
- Thank you for the testimony we heard from some of the opponents of the bill.
- What it caused was folks to come out of the woodwork, out of the shadows, on some of our more liberal
- his speeches, the context, the before and the after of his statements that dealt with extremely controversial
Committee:
Senate Education Postsecondary
Summary:
The Committee on Education Postsecondary met with a quorum and first considered SB 1246, which would expand Florida’s Line Fund for health service workforce shortages. Senator Davis explained that the bill would broaden eligibility beyond nursing to include health science education programs and students, allow matching funds from private contributions, and permit use of funds for scholarships, faculty recruitment, equipment, simulation centers, and facility renovations. Senator Harrell asked for more specificity about which professions would qualify, and Davis said the bill was intended to add flexibility but could be made more concrete. Several witnesses supported the bill, and the committee reported SB 1246 favorably without additional funding being requested.
The committee then took up SB 194, which would designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance. Senator Martin said the bill would recognize Kirk’s influence on civic engagement, youth leadership, and constitutional education without creating a state holiday. The bill drew both support and opposition from public speakers, with supporters emphasizing Kirk’s advocacy for free speech and unborn children, and opponents arguing that his public statements on race, civil rights, and Black leaders made him an inappropriate figure for state honor. Members also debated whether statute was the right vehicle for such recognition and whether the bill could encourage future requests for similar commemorations.
A late-filed amendment by Senator Jones would have added George Floyd to the remembrance language, framing the issue as selective remembrance and pointing to Floyd’s death as another national reckoning. Senator Martin opposed the amendment as unfriendly, and it failed on a roll call vote. The committee then debated SB 194 at length, with supporters describing Kirk as a defender of open debate and opponents saying the bill would legitimize divisive rhetoric. The committee ultimately reported SB 194 favorably, with Senators Berman, Harrell, and Jones voting no, Senator Rodriguez and Chair Simon voting yes, and Chair Calatayud casting the deciding favorable vote. The committee then adjourned after a motion to record Tab 2 in the affirmative was adopted.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I agree that what interests individuals is a giant variety of things, right?
- </c><04:20:10.000><c> interest</c><04:20:10.800><c> and</c> exploration and creation of interest and
- She said she does not think this bill is in the best interest of the state.
- the best interest of the state.
- ><c> and</c> the interest of your constituents and the interest of your constituents and those<05:15:
Summary:
The committee began by announcing that afternoon hearings, including House Bill 283, would be moved to Representatives Hall because of expected public interest. It then took up House Bill 671, which would establish a kindergarten literacy readiness program. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, described the measure as a way to close gaps in early reading readiness and said it was intended as a first step, with only a placeholder appropriation while details are developed. He framed it as a targeted effort to help children who are not entering first grade ready to read.
Testimony on HB 671 was largely supportive. Representatives asked about the bill’s structure, whether a specific program had been identified, how it would interact with play-based learning, and why the provider was limited to a registered nonprofit. Waterford.org representatives Teresa Rosenberger and Rob Riley testified in support, describing Waterford Upstart as a home-based, evidence-based early learning program already used in New Hampshire. They said the program provides adaptive instruction, family coaching, and technology support, including computers, tablets, internet access, and translation services in more than 100 languages. They also said the model has been successful in New Hampshire, including a Nashua pilot and later statewide efforts, and that similar legislation has existed in other states. Rep. Jonah Wheeler also spoke in support of the bill. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 671.
After a fiscal note for HB 671 was distributed, the committee moved to House Bill 781, which would require school districts to adopt policies for a cell phone-free education and includes an appropriation. The transcript cuts off as Rep. Litchfield was introduced to testify on that bill, so no testimony, debate, or vote on HB 781 is included in the excerpt.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tax Reform Apr 2nd, 2026 at 08:30 am
Special Committee on Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- And, of course, I'm not going to debate the necessity of taxation, but I would debate the necessity of
- If you think of it in terms of what Harvard, Yale, and some of the other universities are doing to get
- You know, Albert Einstein said that compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world.
- There are all sorts of different types of variables involved.
- And in addition to that, the fund continues because of compound interest, and its power will continue
Committee:
House Special Committee on Tax Reform
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel and Public Retirement (7-15-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- , interest rates, those types of things?
- We're not taking advantage of current investments or current interest rates.
- Could you kind of speak to how these dollars are invested and the interest rate that you're receiving
- >> Yeah, let me start by giving kind of a... are invested, interest rates, those are invested, interest
- And of that, we provide a 2.75% interest rate.
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel, and Public Retirement heard presentations from the Secretary of State, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Agriculture. Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office had no major new budget or authority requests, but he updated members on voter-roll maintenance, ongoing litigation over a law preventing voting in multiple states, the Safe at Home program for domestic violence survivors, human trafficking outreach, reduced spending, and new anti-fraud measures for business registrations and electronic service of process.
Members then discussed Adams’ remarks, especially his criticism of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. One senator objected that the organization should not be shut out of the legislative process, citing First Amendment concerns. Adams responded that he was not seeking to ban anyone from speaking, but wanted lawmakers to remember the harm he believes the group’s litigation does to election integrity and bipartisan reform. Representative Jackson praised Adams and his staff for their work.
Deputy Attorney General Rob Duncan outlined the office’s work, including criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, body armor grants, administrative hearings, domestic violence and violent crime initiatives, election security, child support services, and the new Office of Data Privacy. He said the child support program transition from CHFS had created budget shortfalls and that the office would seek additional funding next session. In response to questions from Representative Lockett, Duncan said he did not yet have exact cost figures but expected funding needs and noted barriers related to personnel, budgeting, and integration. The committee also heard from Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, who highlighted the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy’s 25th anniversary, the new Office of Economic Development, and the role of Miss Kentucky in promoting agriculture. He said the department would seek recruitment and retention funding, possible staffing for EV station inspections, and continued support to make the agriculture economic development fund permanent.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- This concludes my statement, and AFSCME Local 3916 appreciates the committee's consideration of this
- of the bill.
- of that have a myriad of programs, which we invest not millions, but tens of millions of dollars into
- of that have a myriad of programs, which we invest not millions, but tens of millions of dollars into
- of that have a myriad of programs, which we invest not millions, but tens of millions of dollars into
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This is probably more of a statement than a question on this because I know we've had discussions and
- of weeks.
- of weeks.
- of weeks.
- of weeks.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (04/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Just in the point of full disclosure, I don't think I have a conflict of interest.
- </c><00:48:36.559><c> of</c><00:48:36.720><c> interest.
- </c><00:48:37.119><c> I'm</c><00:48:37.280><c> going</c><00:48:37.359><c> to</c> a conflict of interest
- I'm going to a conflict of interest.
- One of the statements that Representative Burch just made was that this only allowed for newly discovered
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee first took up Senate Bill 268, a bill related to biological sex and related classifications. Members opposing the bill argued it was unnecessary, poorly drafted, and a personal attack on a small group of people, while supporters said it was needed to protect girls and women and to avoid repeated floor debate on a measure they viewed as proper. Several members also discussed the bill’s definition of biological sex, the lack of guidance on what information could be required to make determinations, and concerns about unintended consequences. The committee voted on a motion to retain the bill and approved it by a 10-8 roll call vote, with the bill retained.
The committee then moved to Senate Bill 189, described by supporters as a housekeeping measure requested by the Secretary of State and the Department of Health and Human Services concerning fetal death records. Supporters said the bill was narrow, time-sensitive, and ready to pass, while opponents argued it needed further work and that the committee should not use retention to reopen the bill for broader changes. Some members said they wanted to add or explore additional provisions related to fetal death reporting, while others objected that such changes were outside the bill’s scope and poor procedure. After debate, the committee voted to retain Senate Bill 189 as well.