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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (10/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I will correct your statement.
- So, I'm not sure that that's a true statement. I was there. I put it in the bill.
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- I put it in statement. it. I was there. I put it in the<00:30:50.480><c> bill.
- Chair, may I just um make a short follow-up to that statement.
Summary:
The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of bills that had been considered during the budget process, with many being recommended for inexpedient to legislate because their funding or policy language had already been handled in House Bill 2. Early actions were largely unanimous. House Bill 54, allowing alternate treatment centers to operate for profit, was recommended ought to pass and was approved 25-0, then placed on the consent calendar because it carried no appropriation. House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation, was recommended inexpedient to legislate because its funding had been replaced in HB 2; Representative Rum opposed the motion and argued the grant funding helps local taxpayers and housing development, but the committee adopted ITL 14-11, with a minority report to follow. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also unanimously recommended ITL because the budget had already made related reforms.
The committee then took up House Bill 164, and adopted Amendment 225-2979H, which appropriates $150,000 in FY 2027 to the Secretary of State’s Division of Archives and Records Management for a local government records manager position. The amended bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended and approved 25-0. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would restore a state contribution to retirement costs for local employers and provide property tax relief, while opponents argued the earlier change was largely offset by employee contribution increases and other retirement-system adjustments. The committee ultimately adopted ITL 14-11, and a minority report was requested.
The committee also acted on House Bill 215, a landfill-related bill. Members explained that most of its language had been included in HB 2 but was removed in conference, so the bill was retained and amended to apply more narrowly to new landfills. Amendment 2025-2970H was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended by a 25-0 vote. House Bill 216, which would change retirement eligibility rules for certain workers injured on the job, was recommended inexpedient to legislate after its sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain to support. Finally, House Bill 219 received Amendment 2025-2988H to change its effective date to July 1, 2027, and discussion began on the bill’s broader purpose of returning about $5.7 million annually from RPS funds to ratepayers.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's an accurate statement. Absolutely.
- Is that a fair statement? And you knew what to do. Thank you for that. Senator Menendez.
- Is that kind of a general statement?
- Thank you for the opportunity to make this statement.
- Is that a fair statement? John Nielsen-Gammon. So I don't need no, appreciate it. Yes.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that a fair statement or not? Putting you on the spot.
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- be a fair statement or not putting<01:57:05.320><c> you</c><01:57:05.480><c> on</c><01:57:05.599><c>
- I'll make more of a statement and tell you what our problem is, and let's look at page 179, right, which
- I'll make more of a statement and tell you what our problem is, and let's look at page 179, right, which
Summary:
The committee heard testimony from Insurance Commissioner DJ Bettencourt on the New Hampshire Insurance Department budget. He said the department is self-funded through assessments on insurers based on New Hampshire premium volume, with about $8 billion in premiums written in the state and a department budget of roughly $15.5 million. He explained that the department has 88 authorized positions, eight vacancies, and that three full-time positions were unfunded after the governor’s requested 4% reduction exercise. He also said the department is trying to balance staffing needs with not overburdening carriers during a hard insurance market.
A major topic was the department’s $2.6 million rebate to industry from the prior fiscal year, which Bettencourt described as a credit against the next assessment rather than a direct cash payment. Members questioned why that credit was not reflected as a reduction in the upcoming budget, and Bettencourt and staff explained that the budget assumes full staffing and full spending, with any year-end surplus returned to insurers. The commissioner said the department had added staff in recent years for succession planning and to preserve institutional expertise, and that the rebate reflects careful budgeting rather than excess spending.
Members also asked about staffing changes by division, including positions unfunded in fraud, property and casualty examinations, life and health examinations, and tax. Bettencourt said fraud investigations remain strong and that the department can use outside contractors for examinations, with those costs billed to the company being examined. He also described the department’s examination process, including periodic financial exams and targeted market conduct reviews triggered by consumer complaints or trends. Additional questions covered OIT transfers, the department’s oversight of fully insured health coverage, the insurance premium tax and fines going to the general fund, and the department’s limited role in auto repair reimbursement disputes, where he said complaints have recently declined.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I'll just read the mission statement and then we'll, uh, talk about what our agenda is for today,
- The mission statement is the following: at the direction of the chairman of the Election Law Committee
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Committee:
House Election Law
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And don't mistake the statements or the reason for this as being that we want to automatically put some
- And and don't mistake um the statements<01:33:17.040><c> or</c><01:33:17.120><c> or</c><01:33:17.440>
- or or the reason for this as statements or or the reason for this as being<01:33:18.480><c> that</c>
- I do want to make a couple statements based on some stuff that was said earlier about St.
- I do want to make a couple statements based on some stuff that was said earlier about St.
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- Our mission statement is to provide outdoor opportunities for special needs children, children of our
Committee:
House Water, Parks, and Wildlife
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Apr 21st, 2026
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And as far as the statement of reading with the young, have you got a specific plan in mind that you
Committee:
Senate Local and County Government
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local and County Government met and first considered the nomination of Mary Westman to the Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board. Senator Standridge presented Westman, highlighting her background in nursing, health care, law, and business. Westman said she would focus on working within the board’s statutory authority, supporting local communities, and using resources efficiently. After a brief question-and-answer period, the committee voted 6-0 to advance her nomination to the full Senate.
The committee then considered the nomination of Samuel Alaback to the same board, presented by Senator Reinhardt. Reinhardt emphasized Alaback’s leadership experience at Oklahoma State University and his work as a middle school literature teacher. Alaback said he wanted to help address the state’s literacy challenges and support libraries as community spaces, while learning from other board members. Following questions about his priorities and plans, the committee voted 6-0 to advance his nomination to the Senate. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Testimony on any such bill will be limited to a statement of name, organization, if any, and position
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 15, 2026, for a regular order hearing on 38 bills. The chair announced that AB 2457 was pulled to a later hearing, reviewed public testimony rules, established a quorum, and approved the consent calendar in two motions. Bills on the consent calendar were moved either to the Assembly floor consent calendar or to the floor non-consent calendar, and the suspense calendar was deemed approved as read.
The committee then heard AB 1917 by Assemblymember Schultz, which would require prosecutors to file an 871.5 motion to reinstate felony charges dismissed at a preliminary hearing for lack of probable cause, rather than simply adding the charges back. The author and supporters, including the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office, Californians for Safety and Justice, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and several advocacy groups, argued the bill would improve due process, transparency, and court efficiency by reducing unnecessary litigation and costs. No opposition testimony was presented.
After questions and a motion, the committee took a roll call vote on AB 1917. Members voting were recorded as aye, and the bill passed out of committee. The hearing then concluded and the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Testimony on any such bill will be limited to a statement of name, organization, if any, and position
Committee:
House Appropriations
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- For any statement made at a judgment debtor's examination and conducted pursuant subsection, ...there's
Committee:
House Financial Institutions
Summary:
The Committee on Financial Institutions met with a quorum present and moved into executive session to consider several bills. House Bill 2586 was approved unanimously, first as a do pass recommendation and then again by consent, with no opposition recorded.
House Bill 3107 was then considered amid ongoing negotiations with representatives of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Members discussed that language changes were still being worked on, but the sponsor said he remained open to amendments. Representative Clemens expressed concern about moving the bill before the language was perfected and voted present; the bill nevertheless passed the committee 10-1 with 3 present.
The committee next took up House Bill 1870, adopting a House committee substitute after discussion focused on immunity language in debtor examinations and whether the bill could affect corporations. Representative Murray supported the substitute but shared concerns about the immunity wording. The substitute and the bill were both approved unanimously. Finally, House Bill 2412 was amended and substituted to clarify the definition of unauthorized individuals under federal immigration and employment law. Representative Clemens argued the bill would be detrimental to businesses and political in nature, and several members voted no, but the committee approved the House committee substitute 10-5. The meeting then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So it says the governor shall publish a statement explaining why this is necessary, just making sure
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard three House bills and advanced all three to the floor with due pass recommendations. House Bill 498, sponsored by Rep. Skog, would allow legislative leaders to retain private counsel to bring actions against the federal government when the Speaker and pro tem determine it is in Idaho’s best interest. Skog said the measure would give the Legislature a way to act offensively in federalism and states’ rights disputes, and no one testified against it.
House Bill 539, presented by Rep. Ehlers, would tighten oversight of temporary administrative rules by requiring a stated justification, economic impact review, and making temporary rules subject to judicial review. Ehlers said it was intended to prevent agencies from repeatedly reissuing rules after legislative rejection; he cited the electrical board as an example. The committee asked a question about that pattern, then passed the bill.
House Bill 613, by Rep. Raibold, addresses liability concerns for private polling places such as churches, nursing homes, and retirement communities that host elections. The bill extends limited liability protections to election workers, volunteers, and host facilities during the time polling operations are underway, and allows county clerks to designate covered locations through the Secretary of State and Department of Administration. The Idaho Association of Clerks and Recorders supported the measure, saying it would help preserve in-person voting locations and reduce long lines. The committee approved the bill after brief discussion about the need for such protections.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
County and Municipal Government Feb 11th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We ask vendors to provide a statement of ownership, thereby no longer doing business in this state with
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
property rights, public nuisance, compensation claims, government enforcement, Oklahoma Safe Neighborhoods Act, public utility, municipal water, wastewater services, liability protection, third-party contractors, infrastructure maintenance, emergency response, regulatory compliance, animal welfare, pet shops, commercial breeders, county regulations, animal shelter licensing, county purchasing, procurement practices
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The statement of purpose of this legislation outlines those six things that we've attempted to do here
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee met, established a quorum, and approved the January 15, 2026 minutes without objection. The committee then introduced several RS drafts. RS 32847, from the Department of Health and Welfare, would codify background-check requirements for certain licenses and facility operators to satisfy FBI database requirements while preserving the department’s ability to update rules as criminal laws change. RS 32853 would merge the Board of Dentistry into the Board of Dentistry, and RS 32859 would merge the Board of Podiatry into the Board of Medicine; during discussion on RS 32859, a member questioned why the draft did not also eliminate rules, and the presenter said that could be addressed later if the merger advances. All three RSs were introduced by voice vote.
The committee also introduced RS 32861, a controlled substances update presented by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses and the Board of Pharmacy. The bill would update Idaho’s Controlled Substances Act, allowing the legislature to review scheduling changes independently, and it includes additions for new Schedule I substances and opioids, along with cleanup changes such as correcting drafting errors, simplifying substance names, and removing obsolete references to board rules. The presenter said the edits would not affect enforcement. The committee voted to introduce the RS by voice vote.
At the close of the meeting, the chair announced that the committee would hear the Health and Welfare budget the next day from the JFAC co-chair and budget analyst, and encouraged members to identify areas they wanted to review. The chair also noted that additional RS drafts might be brought forward later in the week. The meeting adjourned after welcoming visitors, including Scouts and attendees for Pharmacy Day at the Capitol.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, October 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- grace, you tell us in the letter to the Galatians that the whole law is fulfilled in one simple statement
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jun 30th, 2025
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- to ask Assemblymember Calderon, on behalf of Senator DeRozo, would you like to make any closing statements
Committee:
House Emergency Management
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- A similar statement stating that this compact does not require congressional approval.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee May 5th, 2025
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- precisely, for example, due to a missing middle initial, states are forced to file a separate financing statement
Committee:
House Banking and Finance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll make my statement first, and then each of my colleagues has something to say on this issue because
Keywords:
special election, 18th Congressional District, Governor Abbott, federal representation, constituent services, Sylvester Turner
Summary:
State Rep. Jolanda Jones, joined by Sen. Molly Cook and Reps. Christina Morales, Charlene Ward Johnson, and Lauren Ashley Simmons, held a press event at the Capitol urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for Texas Congressional District 18. They said the district has been without federal representation since the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner and argued that more than 800,000 constituents are losing access to constituent services, federal assistance, and a voice in Congress.
The speakers framed the delay as a constitutional and fairness issue, repeatedly describing the situation as “taxation without representation.” They said the vacancy affects Democrats and Republicans alike, and cited examples such as passport help, veterans’ issues, immigration concerns, and access to federal funding. Several speakers accused the governor of delaying for partisan reasons and called for immediate action so the district can elect a new representative.
A letter from Sen. Borris Miles was read into the record, urging Abbott to set the earliest possible special election date and noting that the governor has acted quickly in past vacancies. The event ended with a unified demand that Abbott call the election immediately; no vote or formal legislative action was taken.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Mar 24th, 2025
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the bills posted on today's agenda will be closed after the author concludes his or her closing statement
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit