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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/13/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- And so park staff provide a lot.
- And so park staff provide a lot.
- And so park staff provide a lot.
- And so park staff provide a lot.
- staff, Mr.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:18:05.039><c> from</c> um you know advertise to pull staff from um you know advertise to pull
- staff from a<00:18:05.360><c> variety</c><00:18:05.799><c> of</c><00:18:06.000><c> disciplines</c><00
- We also know that there will be additional work for some of our existing staff to integrate PACE into
- The witness said that within DHS, they know they will need some additional staff at the department to
- at will need some additional um staff at the<00:21:12.159><c> department</c><00:21:12.679><c> to</c>
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/04/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, we have two other staff. There's only four staff at the Outdoor Heritage Council.
- </c> through the um I your nonpartisan staff through the um I your nonpartisan staff may<00:17:23.039
- , LCC staff, and nonpartisan legal staff from the House and the Senate. eloquence and um basically what
- staff lart Sam staff well as DNR legal staff lart Sam staff and<00:19:09.000><c> nonpartisan</c><00:19
- That's what maybe staff would know for sure.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- These are all still collateral duties for these staff.
- Well, yeah, because currently the staff kind of has two roles.
- </c> well yeah because currently the staff well yeah because currently the staff kind<00:46:54.520><c
- That's correct. right staff yet well this a lot this is right staff yet well this a lot this is for<01
- </c><02:20:03.960><c> for</c> enough staff for enough staff for 247<02:20:05.760><c> so</c><02:20:05.920
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 5/5/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- legal support staff.
- And our staff comes from a myself.
- </c> complaints and uh when you have 32 staff complaints and uh when you have 32 staff according<01:07
- </c><01:48:23.920><c> to</c> to onboard the additional staff to to onboard the additional staff to design
- </c> that state um agencies have whose staff that state um agencies have whose staff are<02:15:24.719
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Rob Hatfield, staff to the committee. Senate Bill 6076 is before you.
- Members of the committee, Ingrid Lewis, staff to this committee, briefing you today on Senate Bill 6313
- Ingrid Lewis, staff to this committee, briefing you today on Senate Bill 6313, which is the bill that
- Seeing no changes, will staff please announce the vote?
- All right, again, a huge gratitude to all of our staff who have gotten us through this session, whether
Committee:
House Capital Budget
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
A&B Health Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no debate, the staff please open the view for vote.
- Seeing no debate, staff, please up with you. I zero, nay, with a Count of ya zero, nay.
- And I'd like to clarify that with my staff. If I could get back to you on that.
- Seeing no debate, staff, please open the queue for a vote. Shoot, do we have a motion?
- Seeing no discussion or debate, staff, please open the queue for a vote. I've zero, nay.
Committee:
House A&B Health Subcommittee
Keywords:
dental insurance, claims, medical necessity, appeal procedures, dentist reimbursement, education, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, family caregiver, tax credit, activities of daily living, elderly care, Oklahoma tax law, HB3066, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, workforce recruitment, health care workforce
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 11 Feb 2nd, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torval Veterans Memorial Overpass.
- Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torval Veterans Memorial Overpass, comes up for a third reading.
- Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torval Memorial Overpass. House number 4374. Mr.
- Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torval and overpass in the town of Sandwich as the U.S.
- Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torval Veterans Memorial Overpass, House number 4374. Question.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This morning I'm very honored to introduce to you the members of my wonderful staff.
- Thank you, my wonderful staff, for your support and efforts as we serve the people of Hawaii.
- 53.600><c> wonderful</c> contemplation thank you my wonderful contemplation thank you my wonderful staff
- 01:55.240><c> and</c><00:01:55.520><c> efforts</c><00:01:56.280><c> as</c><00:01:56.399><c> we</c> staff
- for your support and efforts as we staff for your support and efforts as we serve<00:01:56.920><c> the
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And then does MDH have the staff to oversee that this documentation does get done correctly?
- Chair, Representative Backer, I think I would need staff to... >> You can phone a friend so they can
- I'm the fiscal analyst that staffs this committee and the children and families committee.
- I assume there was a recent report that was sent to the nonpartisan staff from the agency.
- </c> the nonpartisan staff from the agency. the nonpartisan staff from the agency.
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Administration (02/25/2026)
Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Would the order to lower flags half staff be different than flying a separate flag?
- The part about the half-staff, it must just be the email listing or notification of that.
- The part about the half-staff, it must just be the email listing or notification of that.
- Um, and all the challenges that came with it. staff status that is that you see when staff status that
- </c><01:02:49.440><c> and</c> flags will be lowered to half staff and flags will be lowered to half staff
Committee:
House Legislative Administration
Summary:
The committee met in work session to consider amendments to House Bill 1332, which concerns Gold Star-related flag displays. Members discussed two proposed amendments: one would allow the governor to choose to honor Gold Star families by ordering display of the Gold Star flag at the State House and at the State Veterans Cemetery, and another would define the flags covered by the bill as those officially recognized by the federal government. Members debated whether the language should be mandatory or permissive, whether the State House display would trigger broader flag-flying requirements, and whether the veterans cemetery language was necessary. Testimony noted that the Gold Star flag is federally recognized, while the Honor and Remember flag has not been officially recognized by Congress.
The committee also took up House Bill 1097, dealing with historic road signs and the committee referral for that bill. Representative Janet Wall explained an amendment changing the bill’s referral from the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee to the Joint Historic Committee, saying the historic committee is better suited to handle issues involving historic signs and artifacts. She described the Joint Historic Committee’s broader jurisdiction after a prior statutory combination of committees, and members discussed whether that committee has authority beyond the State House complex. Supporters said the change would provide more appropriate oversight and public input on controversial historic markers; one member opposed legislative involvement in removing markers, arguing the issue should remain with existing historical and transportation entities. The amendment was discussed favorably, and members indicated they liked it.
No final votes were taken in the portion provided. The committee appeared to set aside the Gold Star amendments for further consideration and moved on after discussion of the historic-signs amendment, with members noting the need to review the written amendment text before acting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2432 5/7/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Staff, please tell us your role in the House or Senate.
- ,</c><00:02:31.680><c> Ben</c> John Walls, House Fiscal Staff, Ben John Walls, House Fiscal Staff, Ben
- Um, next we will have House Research and Staff Council, or Senate Research and Staff Council, go through
- Um, next we will have House Research and Staff Council, or Senate Research and Staff Council, go through
- </c><01:01:19.040><c> on</c> require educating students and staff on require educating students and staff
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Our community and staff are already bracing for the difficult conversations that lie ahead.
- Our community and staff are already bracing for the difficult conversations that lie ahead.
- Our community and staff are already bracing for the difficult conversations that lie ahead.
- So please work with our nonpartisan staff to draft amendments and estimate cost savings.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All members and gas staff will rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
- imposes duties on the General Court that may violate and intrude upon rights granted to members and staff
- imposes duties on the General Court that may violate and intrude upon rights granted to members and staff
- to the Constitution of the Commonwealth, namely freedom of deliberation, speech, and debate. ...and staff
- properly introduced and pending, does the petition violate or intrude upon rights granted to members and staff
Summary:
The Senate began with ceremonial items, including the Pledge of Allegiance and a welcome to Tri-County High School’s championship football and boys’ cross-country teams. The chamber then adopted a resolution commending the town of Auburn and the Robert and Esther Goddard Centennial Committee for recognizing the 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch.
Several local bills were taken up and passed to be enacted, including measures authorizing payment by the City of Revere, adjusting the senior property tax deferral income threshold in Wellesley, amending the Hopedinton charter regarding library trustee appointment powers, and later engrossing bills affecting the Cotuit Fire District, the Salem licensing board, and validating Bourne’s May 20, 2025 annual election. The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer House petitions to committees and, on committee recommendation, advanced two Cotuit Fire District bills to third reading and engrossment.
A major portion of the session focused on two Senate orders seeking advisory opinions from the Supreme Judicial Court on pending initiative petitions. One order concerned a public records initiative that would extend public records law to the General Court and the Governor’s office; the other concerned a legislative stipends initiative that would alter internal legislative procedures and compensation rules. Senator Feeney spoke in support of both orders, saying they were meant to inform the committee’s work and were not votes on the merits of the ballot questions. Both orders were adopted without objection.
The Senate also received a Ways and Means report on a bill banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and pet sharks, with a new draft and amendment pending, and adopted an order placing the bill on the Orders of the Day for second reading on March 19, 2026. The session concluded with an order to adjourn to Monday at 11 a.m., which was adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget May 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in order to provide additional space to support faculty and staff
- I know we've answered a lot of questions to the staff in preparation for this meeting.
- Well, certainly the staff is almost doubled, but all of that is in preparation for taking over the operations
- And we have staff, existing staff. We operate five different parks already on the reservoir.
- So we think that with our existing staff and our past history of what we've been able to accomplish with
Summary:
The committee received the May fiscal status statement from the Office of Planning and Budget, which reflected the updated Revenue Estimating Conference forecast. The revised forecast reduced the FY26 general fund excess available from $292.6 million to $179.7 million and lowered projected revenues across the five-year baseline, including a drop in FY27 available funds and larger out-year imbalances. The statement was approved without objection.
Members then considered several Facility Planning and Control items and approved them without objection: a $3 million LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans project to build out space in the Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation; a $343,600 increase for HVAC upgrades at the Louisiana War Veterans Home warehouse in Jackson; and a $700,000 increase for Southern University’s A.A. Lenoir Law Center addition. The committee also received, for information only, five change orders over $50,000 but under $250,000.
The committee approved contract extensions and funding actions for several agencies. Louisiana Economic Development received approval for one-year extensions and increases for marketing contracts with Zender Communications and Graham Group. The Department of Education’s contract amendment for the Louisiana Gator ESA program with Odyssey was reported favorably after questions about the procurement process and how the contract amount relates to student enrollment. The Sabine River Authority’s $9.5 million operating budget increase and its 2026–2027 budget were approved favorably, with members discussing the planned takeover of Cypress Bend Resort operations. The Department of Health’s HERO Fund round of 15 grant awards, totaling about $4.6 million and projected to create 541 new health care credentials, was also approved favorably.
Finally, the Water Sector Commission’s recommendations were adopted, including an additional $619,850 for St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5 and $1.5 million in emergency subfund assistance for the city of Tallulah, conditioned on a limited fiscal administration order. The committee also reviewed a cooperative agreement between the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and its facilities corporation related to Act 35 projects, and then adjourned.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget May 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- University Health Science Center in New Orleans in order to provide additional space to support faculty and staff
- I know we've answered a lot of questions to the staff in preparation for this meeting.
- Well, certainly the staff is almost doubled, but all of that is in preparation for taking over the operations
- And we have staff, existing staff. We operate five different parks already on the reservoir.
- So we think that with our existing staff and our past history of what we've been able to accomplish with
Summary:
The committee first heard a fiscal status statement from the Office of Planning and Budget showing that updated Revenue Estimating Conference forecasts reduced the FY26 general fund excess available from $292.6 million to $179.7 million, with lower revenues across the five-year baseline and larger out-year imbalances. With no questions, the statement was approved.
Members then reviewed several Facility Planning and Control items, including approval of a new $3 million LSU Health Sciences Center project in New Orleans funded by self-generated revenues, a $343,600 increase for HVAC upgrades at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson, and a $700,000 increase for Southern University’s A.A. Leno Law Center addition. The committee also received informational change-order reports and approved Louisiana Economic Development contract extensions for Zender Communications and Graham Group, as well as a Department of Education contract amendment for the Louisiana Gator ESA program with Odyssey after questions about the contract’s up-to amount and procurement process.
The Sabine River Authority sought approval for a $9.5 million increase to its operating budget and its 2026-2027 budget, explaining the increase was tied to taking over the Cypress Bend Resort hotel and related property; members asked about long-term self-sufficiency and local support, and the items were approved favorably. The Louisiana Department of Health received approval for 15 HERO Fund grant awards totaling about $4.6 million to support 541 new health care credentials statewide. The Water Sector Commission’s recommendations were also approved, including $619,850 more for St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5 and emergency subfund support for the city of Tallulah, conditioned on a limited fiscal administration order. Finally, members reviewed an agreement between the LCTCS Board and its Facilities Corporation under Act 35, and the meeting adjourned without objection.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, staff please open the queue. Anyone wishing to change the vote?
- Staff, close the vote. Declare the vote. Ten aye, zero nay.
- Staff please open the queue. It does. It does. One wishing to change the vote. Yes.
- Staff, please close the vote, declare the vote. 7-1-3 nay.
- Staff please open the queue. Will Guy? Staires. You get Staires? Okay. Okay.
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, SB 2049, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, ODOT, Transportation Commission, surety bond, surety company, performance bond, contractor nonperformance, construction contract, public works, transportation contracts, bond claim, state transportation projects, Title 69, OMES
Summary:
The committee considered several naming and transportation-related bills. Senate Bill 1475 renamed the I-35 Indian Hills Road interchange as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange, and House Bill 1996 was the Senate’s Memorial Bridge naming bill; both passed without substantive opposition. Senate Bill 2049 required the Department of Transportation to notify the Transportation Commission before disapproving or making a surety claim against a contractor, with supporters describing it as an accountability and transparency measure; it passed after some questions about its purpose and sponsor.
The committee also approved Senate Bill 1531, a cleanup measure related to the Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ role in unmanned aerial systems and advanced air mobility, in anticipation of possible FAA rulemaking. The most extensive discussion centered on Senate Bill 80, a turnpike bill that updates statutory language, removes some unused or unbuilt route locations from statute, and codifies more formal communication with landowners, communities, and legislators. Members raised concerns about removing routes, the five-year design deadline for reauthorization, and whether the bill could slow future turnpike projects; OTA Executive Director Joe E. Kelly testified that the changes were based on updated infrastructure studies, that the five-year requirement only needed design to begin, and that the notification process would include mailers and digital posting. Senate Bill 80 passed after debate, and the committee adjourned, noting it was the final meeting of the session.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Convention State of the Judiciary Address Mar 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- today by my colleagues from the California Supreme Court and our clerk and executive officer and court staff
- Supreme Court and our clerk and executive officer and court staff, justices, judges, and court executives
- on in our nation, so much controversy, Supreme Court and our clerk and executive officer and court staff
- So I would like to acknowledge the tireless work of our judges, our court staff, and our community partners
- of judicial administration on the use of generative AI for court-related work by judges and court staff
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Convention State of the Judiciary Address Mar 23rd, 2026
California Joint Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- today by my colleagues from the California Supreme Court and our clerk and executive officer and court staff
- Supreme Court and our clerk and executive officer and court staff, justices, judges, and court executives
- Supreme Court and our clerk and executive officer and court staff, justices, judges, and court executives
- So I would like to acknowledge the tireless work of our judges, our court staff, and our community partners
- of judicial administration on the use of generative AI for court-related work by judges and court staff
Summary:
The Legislature convened in joint convention for the 2026 State of the Judiciary, escorting Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the Associate Justices to the rostrum and recognizing statewide constitutional officers in attendance. Legislative leaders welcomed the court and framed the address around the importance of judicial independence, equal justice, and the judiciary’s role in California’s democracy.
Chief Justice Guerrero reported on several major judicial branch priorities. She emphasized rising threats to judges and court security, the need to extend authority for remote proceedings beyond its current sunset, and the ongoing implementation of the CARE Act in all 58 counties, including data on petitions, agreements, and plans. She also discussed trial court funding and persistent judgeship shortages, especially in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, where congested calendars have led to case dismissals and heavy use of temporary assigned judges.
The Chief Justice also addressed the judiciary’s response to artificial intelligence, including guidance on generative AI, deepfakes, and evidence issues, as well as concerns about federal immigration enforcement at courthouses and its effect on access to justice. She reviewed corrective actions after the February 2025 bar exam problems, including scoring adjustments, a return to in-person testing, and rule changes for attorney admissions. She closed by noting judicial salary concerns, the 100th anniversary of the Judicial Council, and the need for continued collaboration with the Governor and Legislature.
No votes were taken. The joint convention ordered the State of the Judiciary address printed in the Journal as a separate appendix and then adjourned, with an invitation extended to a reception with the Chief Justice later that evening.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Convention State of the Judiciary Address Mar 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- today by my colleagues from the California Supreme Court and our clerk and executive officer and court staff
- Supreme Court and our clerk and executive officer and court staff, justices, judges, and court executives
- Supreme Court and our clerk and executive officer and court staff, justices, judges, and court executives
- So I would like to acknowledge the tireless work of our judges, our court staff, and our community partners
- of judicial administration on the use of generative AI for court-related work by judges and court staff
Summary:
The Legislature recessed into a joint convention for the 2026 State of the Judiciary, escorted the California Supreme Court justices to the rostrum, and heard remarks from legislative leaders and Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. The speakers emphasized judicial independence, the rule of law, and the importance of the courts as a co-equal branch of government. The Chief Justice framed her address as a calm report on the judiciary’s work and major challenges, while thanking legislative and executive partners for collaboration.
Chief Justice Guerrero highlighted several policy and operational issues facing the courts. She urged continued support for remote proceedings, noting more than 6 million remote hearings since 2022 and strong user satisfaction, and discussed the CARE Act’s statewide implementation, including petition and agreement numbers and the recent expansion to cover certain bipolar disorders. She also raised concerns about judicial security and privacy, threats and negative rhetoric toward judges, courthouse access issues tied to federal immigration enforcement, and the need for more judgeships and funding in high-need counties such as Riverside and San Bernardino.
She also discussed the judiciary’s response to artificial intelligence, including guidance on generative AI, deepfakes, and evidence admissibility, and reported corrective actions after the troubled February 2025 bar exam, including scoring adjustments, expanded provisional licensing, and a return to in-person testing. Additional points included proposed ongoing funding for trial courts, long-standing judicial salary disparities, and the Judicial Council’s 100th anniversary. No votes were taken; the joint convention concluded with the address ordered printed in the Journal and an invitation to a reception for members and guests.