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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> our local economies impacting our small our local economies impacting our small businesses<00:54
- </c> hotels across the Twin Cities hotels across the Twin Cities Bloomington<01:08:17.199><c> and</c>
- </c> the housekeeper to be clear the programs the housekeeper to be clear the programs are<01:10:20.679
- </c><01:15:10.520><c> as</c> certain entitlement B fit programs as certain entitlement B fit programs
- if they are required to rely on AI. entitlement and benefit programs for entitlement and benefit programs
Committee:
Senate Labor
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- We are not just talking about county programs or local programs.
- This is a way for local city leadership, mayors, city managers, city administrators, and city councils
- After that, we will hear from some city leaders, the Kennewick City Manager, the Mayor of Auburn, and
- I urge you to support House Bill 2349 with the strength of ensuring cities and city law enforcement are
- I urge you to support House Bill 2349 with the strength of ensuring cities and city law enforcement are
Committee:
House Community Safety
Keywords:
sexual exploitation, minors, human trafficking, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, sexually violent predator, SVP, civil commitment, community notification, release notification, conditional release, unconditional discharge, escape notification, victim notification, witness notification, prosecuting attorney, Department of Social and Health Services, DSHS, Department of Corrections
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Jul 31st, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- New Mexico's GRT and Medicare Medicaid program.
- This will affect the tax bases for both those tax programs.
- Because they can't drive into the big city or wherever they go to purchase food.
- Or do we face dramatic downfalls, certainly in small rural hospitals?
- I'm not sure that we've had a dynamic program.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- First, we're going to take up Tab 1, which is a program review of the district support programs.
- Part of the program also, part of the goal of that program is to increase the number of students not
- And the purpose of the program of the Florida Partnership program is to specifically deliver teacher
- Part of the program also, part of the goal of that program is to increase the number of students not
- The program was started in 2020 and was originally The program was started in 2020 and was originally
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum and first heard a Department of Education program review on three district support programs: assistance to low-performing schools, the Florida Partnership program, and regional literacy teams (RAISE). Dr. Paul Burns described how the Bureau of School Improvement supports schools with D/F grades through regional teams, classroom observations, professional learning, and targeted funding, noting that 104 of 168 low-performing schools improved after 2022-23 and that the share of failing schools fell from 6% to 4%. He also outlined the Florida Partnership’s $4 million annual appropriation for advanced-course teacher training and student access, and the RAISE literacy program’s $5 million funding, universal/targeted/intensive supports, and progress monitoring results. Senators asked about rural participation, post-COVID reading data, parent support, and how long schools remain under monitoring after improving; Burns said rural districts can participate statewide, parents can access school and department support, and schools continue to receive monitoring after exiting low-performing status to prevent recidivism.
The committee then received a presentation on the school district education foundation matching grants program from Suzanne Pridgen, who explained that the Consortium of the Florida Education Foundations administers the grants, which require private matching funds and support tutoring, literacy, STEM, career education, professional learning, books, and supplies. She said the program leverages about $1.44 in private support for every state dollar. The committee then moved to the regional education consortia, where representatives from PAEC, NEFEC, and Heartland, along with several rural superintendents, described the consortia as member-led organizations that provide economies of scale, professional learning, HR, risk management, purchasing, legal and operational support, crisis assistance, and leadership development for small and fiscally constrained districts.
Superintendents from Lafayette, Holmes, Calhoun, Union, DeSoto, and Hendry counties testified that the consortia are essential because rural districts often have very small staffs, multiple-duty administrators, and limited in-house expertise. They cited support with insurance and hurricane recovery, training for new finance and HR staff, instructional coaching, CTE and leadership programs, and help with turnaround schools. Members emphasized that these districts can be high-performing despite limited resources, and several senators praised the consortia’s value. Senator Gaetz asked about additional back-office collaboration, possible regulatory relief, and FEFP issues tied to scholarship-related enrollment swings; rural superintendents responded that more local control would help. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was adopted without objection.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> what it but I'm I'm thinking very small what it but I'm I'm thinking very small I'm<00:47:28.119
- There's a small upcharge.
- </c><01:18:50.280><c> two-</c> situation if I could just a small two- situation if I could just a small
- </c> and we look at that deck it's very small and we look at that deck it's very small you<01:21:11.639
- But the numbers in comparison are small. The numbers in comparison are small.
Committee:
Senate Commerce
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities And Communications Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- So the program provides for the program.
- program.
- This change is necessary to allow the program to continue and to protect the program.
- , and you could not see the city skyline.
- , and you could not see the city skyline.
Committee:
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee May 13th, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- I grew up in a small conservative town in California and went to a high school where I could count the
- Alongside this, our programs have supported 172 LGBTQ-plus community centers across the United States
- I live in a small, conservative town, and don't have many like-minded people I can talk to.
- I live in a small, conservative town, and don't have many like-minded people I can talk to.
- This is one program that we operate, and it is a fairly simple platform.
Committee:
House Privacy and Consumer Protection
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:30:14.320><c> uh</c> private activity for the small small uh private activity for the small small
- and the very small businesses that had not already received the support of several other programs that
- We are trying to let this program do its work and not be unnecessarily burdensome to small businesses
- Uh and 10,000 is relatively small small.
- The goal of the program was to help small businesses recover, help key corridors in our communities to
Keywords:
bioindustrial facilities, economic development, renewable energy, advanced biofuels, state funding, HF2252, Minnesota bonding, volume cap, private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, public facility bonds, public facilities pool, unified pool, bond allocation, municipal finance, bond cap, housing bonds, residential rental projects, manufacturing bonds, enterprise zone bonds
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 7th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- tax postponement program in the current budget year.
- 500 local CASA program board members.
- Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo County CASA programs.
- Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo County CASA programs.
- Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo County CASA programs.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then took up several floor items. AB 108, a budget bill, was presented as a one-time $25 million grant program through HCAI to help severely distressed nonprofit and public hospitals with less than 10 days cash on hand and limited other options, along with a technical fix for the property tax postponement program. Senators Laird and Jones spoke in support, and the bill passed 36-0 with immediate transmittal granted.
The chamber then adopted a series of resolutions recognizing CASA Appreciation Day (SCR 162), California Wildfire Preparedness Week (SCR 165), California Rail Month (SCR 84), the National Day of Prayer (SCR 153), and Mother’s Day (SCR 167). Floor remarks highlighted the role of CASA volunteers, year-round wildfire risk and local preparedness efforts, rail’s importance to mobility and climate goals, faith and prayer as sources of guidance, and the contributions of mothers and mother figures. All of these resolutions passed, with SCR 153 receiving one no vote and the others passing unanimously or near-unanimously.
The Senate also passed SB 1175, which moves lobbyist registration and related filings directly to the Secretary of State to improve timeliness and transparency; SB 949, designating the Santa Cruz Mountains as a landscape of statewide significance; SB 1038, strengthening CalPERS audit notice requirements for unions; and SB 965, making it easier for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain library cards without a parent physically present. Each measure received supportive remarks and passed on strong roll calls.
Later, the Senate adopted SR 106 marking Black April Memorial Month and honoring Vietnamese refugees and the Vietnamese American community, with members speaking about the fall of Saigon, refugee sacrifice, and the community’s contributions. The session concluded with committee announcements and an adjournment in memory of Dan Hughes, a former reserve officer, firefighter paramedic, and longtime parks district board member. The Senate announced it would reconvene on Monday, May 11, 2026.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (01/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- program.
- </c> projects coming in having a a program projects coming in having a a program like<00:26:02.640><c
- So yes, we run a statewide program called the Lake Smart program.
- called the Lake Smart program.
- an</c> blue envelope program this program is an blue envelope program this program is an essential<00
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 105, which would create a new conservation license plate and direct the added fee to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund. The sponsor, Rep. Rosemarie Rung, said the bill would create a non-tax revenue source to help address toxic cyanobacteria blooms in New Hampshire lakes, ponds, and rivers. She described the public health, environmental, and economic harms from blooms, the high cost of watershed management plans and mitigation projects, and the limited current funding available through state and federal sources. She argued that a voluntary plate program could provide sustainable support and raise awareness.
Supporters, including Reps. Katie Pell and McDonald, said the bill would help affected lake communities and tourism-dependent areas. New Hampshire DES testified neutrally but confirmed that blooms have increased sharply, that the agency has issued more than 120 warnings in the past two years, and that the existing mitigation fund is nearly depleted after one-time appropriations. DES said the proposed plate would not solve the entire funding need but could provide dedicated revenue for studies and implementation projects. DMV testified that the operational impact of adding a new plate would be minimal. New Hampshire Lakes also supported the bill and said survey results suggested some current Moose plate holders and new registrants would likely choose the Loon plate.
Committee members asked about the health effects of cyanobacteria, the expected revenue from the plate, and whether the problem is natural or human-driven. Testimony said exposure can cause skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and more serious liver or neurological effects, with pets and children at higher risk; one witness also cited research suggesting aerosolized toxins may affect people several kilometers from a bloom. DES explained that while lake sediments can release nutrients, the underlying problem is largely driven by watershed inputs and worsened over time. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair invited written testimony and additional questions.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House of Representitives Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, everything from like a small, this, that, or the other.
- She is Miss Nackettish City of Lights. I want to welcome her to the House.
- say this: you're probably thinking, why is a guy from Livestowne Parish introducing Miss Nackettish City
- Blanco Public Policy Center, the state's return on investment with respect to the Taylor Opportunity Program
- House Bill 78 by Representative Wilder, Code of Civil Procedure, jurisdictional limits of city courts
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum present and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then used personal privilege remarks to honor a number of individuals and groups, including a moment of silence for Representative Wright’s uncle, Korean War veteran Melvin Truche, and a tribute to former Speaker Joe R. Sauter through House Resolution 4. Speakers described Sauter as a humble, faith-centered public servant and asked for a moment of silence and applause in his memory. The chamber also recognized the Louisiana Federal Directors Association, celebrated Representative Bagley’s mother’s 96th birthday, and welcomed Miss Natchitoches City of Lights and the North Shore Focus group.
The House received Senate messages on SCR 4, SCR 7, and SCR 8, which would commemorate St. Patrick’s Day and designate Capitol recognition days for the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival and the Meat and Oyster Festival; all were laid over. The House also received and laid over several new measures, including resolutions on the death of Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw, voter identification and election integrity, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day, a study of the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, and support for eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. A new House bill was introduced to create the Regency Park Townhomes Crime Prevention Security District, and another to appropriate funds for consent judgments.
Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including House Resolution 10 designating Funeral Director’s Day, House Resolution 11 commending the crew of Eve on its 40th anniversary, House Resolution 12 recognizing Nurse Practitioner Day, House Resolution 13 on Dorothy Prevost, and House Concurrent Resolution 13 commending Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans. Committee reports were also received on a number of bills, including transportation and civil law measures, many involving highway and bridge designations such as memorial highways for Speaker Joe Sauter, Eugene Washington, Trevor Avenue, and others. The House also noted upcoming committee meetings, an open interim emergency board ballot deadline, and adjourned without objection until Monday at 3:00 p.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/26/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- plans and the assessment protects small plans and the assessment is<00:04:36.400><c> capped</c><00:04
- </c> premium to subsidize low public program premium to subsidize low public program rates<00:25:52.600
- </c> that if we are if we enter the program that if we are if we enter the program we<00:38:47.160><c
- Cy cities are actually property taxing Cy cities are actually property taxing themselves<00:47:18.720
- </c><01:47:23.719><c> we</c> the psychiatric residency program we the psychiatric residency program we
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Emergency Management Committee and Natural Resources and Water Committee May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The State Department of Conservation has a program known as a Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Program
- You have a state park program. You have a Cal Fire program. You have a Forest Service program.
- You have an NRCS program.
- And that becomes salient to the other programs and vegetation programs that take years to accomplish.
- And that becomes salient to the other programs and vegetation programs that take years to accomplish.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of you know people who have lost an election by a very small vote margin.
- He's a member of the Florida State University Honors Program.
- is one small bite of the apple still left.
- It also sunsets the program on July 1, 2013. That is the amendment.
- The House removed the provision referencing my Safe Florida Condo Pilot Program.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills.
Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package.
The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Director of the Gulf Coast Programs for the International Crane Foundation.
- The second answer is they're limited to a very small area.
- I think it is an improvement over the voluntary programs that are in place right now.
- I'm here to answer any questions about the composting program.
- Yes, our composting program was set up very similar to our solid waste. permitting.
Bills:
SB3074 , HB49 , HB2440 , HB3556 , HB3619 , HB3866 , HB4042 , HB4112 , HB4271 , HB4413 , HB4426 , HB5033 , HB49
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
SB 3074, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Code, permit applications, environmental permitting, administrative record, ex parte communications, legislative communications, governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, district projects, public records, recusal, conflict of interest, substantial interest, agency transparency, environmental regulation, permit renewal
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Oct 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- A tribal organization operated by the 29 tribes and two urban Indian health programs in Washington State
- This project was taken by the King County Medical Examiner to create a small advisory group.
- They are also assisting tribal, city, and county law enforcement with their cases.
- They are also assisting tribal, city, and county law enforcement with their cases.
- And then they created a small advisory group, so there were about four or five people on there.
Summary:
The House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee held a field hearing on the Puyallup Reservation, where members first received an overview of sports betting in Washington. Tribal casino representatives and the Washington State Gambling Commission explained that sports betting became legal in 2020 under HB 2638 and is currently limited to tribal casinos through sportsbook, kiosk, and on-premise mobile wagering. Testimony covered how odds are set, compliance with federal anti-money-laundering rules, and the role of third-party vendors. Tribal representatives said sports betting supports tribal economic development and asked to expand betting to include Washington college teams, while warning that prediction markets and other unregulated products pose a threat. Committee members asked about geo-fencing, betting limits, in-state college betting restrictions, and regulatory oversight. No votes were taken.
The committee then heard from Vicki Lowe of the American Indian Health Commission on tribal data sovereignty and health data. She described tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility, and said tribes should have equitable access to their own health data and control over how it is used. She explained that during COVID, tribes often lacked direct access to state health data, which complicated case tracing and other public health work. Lowe said the Department of Health stopped collecting tribal affiliation in some contexts because of Public Records Act concerns, and she argued that this is inconsistent with tribal data-sharing principles adopted through the Governor’s Indian Health Advisory Council. Members asked for clarification about what counts as tribal data and how public records concerns affected data collection. No formal action was taken.
Finally, Lucy Smartlut gave an update on the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force. She reported on the task force’s structure, its extension through 2027, and progress on recommendations including a fully funded cold case investigation unit in the Attorney General’s office, an updated missing persons resource, and forensic genetic genealogy work on unidentified remains. She said the cold case unit has active investigations, has helped locate missing Indigenous people, and made its first homicide arrest. She also presented data showing Native people are disproportionately represented among homicide and missing persons cases, and noted survey findings that many law enforcement agencies rely on officer observation for race data and have limited consultation with tribes. Committee members asked about funding, interagency coordination, and whether the task force is shifting toward prevention. The presenter said sustainability, continued awareness, and stronger collaboration remain priorities, and no vote was taken.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/02/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Gonzalez's question, we have already started applications for this program.
- We are already, as a state, not capitalizing on federal funding programs.
- There's a federal program.
- This bill funds municipalities, counties, cities, and towns.
- This is where the state helps cities and towns.
Summary:
The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee met for its second meeting, opened with a lengthy reminder about Senate decorum rules and the consequences for disruption, then approved the January 26, 2026 minutes. The committee first heard SB 1268, an emergency measure clarifying that a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability receives a full property tax exemption on a primary residence, including when the home is jointly owned with a spouse. County assessors said the bill was a needed cleanup to prior legislation and urged quick passage so applications could be processed before tax deadlines. The bill passed 7-0 with a do pass recommendation; one senator supported it in committee but objected to the emergency clause on the floor because it limits referendum rights.
The committee then considered SB 1152, which would make people with pending asylum applications eligible for state or local public benefits until an immigration judge grants asylum. Supporters argued it would prevent state funds from going to people whose status is not yet verified and emphasized taxpayer responsibility; opponents said existing law already covers the issue, warned it could encourage racial profiling, and cited the economic contributions of refugees and asylum seekers. After debate, the bill passed 4-3. Next, SB 1156 appropriated $20 million to DPS to reimburse cities, towns, and counties for short-term detention costs for unauthorized persons. Supporters said local governments were bearing an unfair burden and needed backfill funding; opponents argued the money was unnecessary, not requested by DPS, and should not be spent on detention. The bill passed 4-3.
SB 1157, which would appropriate $20 million for reimbursement of local border fencing or walls in high-crossing areas, drew the most extended and contentious testimony. Supporters framed it as a response to border gaps, cartel activity, and local security needs, while opponents said it would worsen fear, harm wildlife and communities, and divert funds from education and other priorities. The meeting briefly became disorderly during public testimony, prompting a rules clarification from the committee attorney about audience decorum and the chair’s authority. After debate, SB 1157 also passed 4-3. Finally, the committee heard SB 1213, as amended, which makes unlawfully present persons convicted of state or local offenses ineligible for probation and requires ICE notification; the amendment removed CBP from the notification provisions. The sponsor tied the bill to a recent child sexual assault case and said it would ensure convicted noncitizens are not placed on probation at taxpayer expense. Opponents raised due process and equal protection concerns and said the bill would profile noncitizens. The amended bill passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/19/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, to City Hall's accessibility, right, I don't have that in front of me.
- Let me say that I'm going to assume that you're fully ADA compliant at the City Hall.
- </c> broad community of residents in the city broad community of residents in the city of<01:05:24.279
- We do practice a 12-step program, so they have to have met certain accomplishments in that program. um
- So if you just completed a treatment program, you know, a 90-day treatment program, if they're recommending
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- CCHP is a program underneath the Public Health Institute that was established in 2009.
- So, as you can see on the slide, next to live video, which is covered by all state Medicaid programs,
- Medicaid programs are generally required under federal requirements to reimburse telehealth services
- So I think state Medicaid programs are playing catch-up, and they're getting there.
- And so I think state Medicaid programs are playing catch up and they're getting there.
Committee:
House Health
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 2/10/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:27.520><c> town</c> of Morrison County uh in the small town of Morrison County uh in the small
- I am a small business owner.
- </c> nonprofits all the way from very small nonprofits all the way from very small to<00:13:05.519><c
- </c> state agencies and Grant programs state agencies and Grant programs themselves<00:25:55.039><c>
- </c> administer those programs administer those programs we<00:29:29.159><c> also</c><00:29:29.399><c