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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/19/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In states with strict abortion bans, women are dying at accelerating rates.
- In states with strict abortion bans, women are dying at accelerating rates.
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DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Natural Resources & Energy Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Natural Resources & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- on their electric bill relative to what they would be paying under Delmarva standard offer service rates
- being overcharged because you are guaranteed a discount rather than being stuck with the variable rate
- There's also misinformation rather than being stuck with the variable rate that can surge without your
- solar developers and put into a fund to cover any arrearages so that they do not end up in any sort of rate
Bills:
SB9
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Energy
Summary:
The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee met to consider two Senate bills. SB 321, with Senate Amendment 1, would change community solar billing so subscribers receive one consolidated utility bill instead of separate bills from the utility and the solar provider. Supporters said the bill would simplify enrollment and payment, improve customer retention—especially for low-income customers—and include safeguards such as guaranteed savings and an escrow mechanism to prevent cost shifts to other ratepayers. After public testimony from solar developers, the Public Advocate, the Sierra Club, and others, the committee initially lacked enough members present to release the bill, so the vote was circulated to absent members and the bill was later reported out for floor action.
The committee then heard SB 9, with Senate Amendment 1, a long-negotiated wetlands protection bill. The sponsor and DNREC explained that it would create a state non-tidal wetlands program with exemptions for certain agricultural, conservation, and routine activities, general permits for some lower-impact projects, and individual permits for higher-value wetlands. Witnesses described the bill as a compromise among environmental, agricultural, development, and local government stakeholders, while some members raised questions about flooding, landowner impacts, wetland delineation, and the role of the regulatory advisory committee. Public testimony was broadly supportive from environmental groups, the Farm Bureau, builders, engineers, and affordable housing advocates. The committee then voted to release SB 9 from committee.
At the end of the meeting, members offered thanks and remarks recognizing the chair’s service and leadership on environmental and energy issues. Both bills were ultimately released from committee and reported out.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Black boys, Chris founded Kingmakers of Oakland to academically engage youth and increase graduation rates
- Research shows that students of color are disciplined at higher rates for the same behaviors exhibited
- by other students, which can lead to disengagement in school and lower graduation rates.
- The focus on worker wellness and training contributes to Housing Works' 97% retention rate in support
Summary:
The Senate began with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through several floor recognitions. Members honored the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team for their championship season, and the chamber also recognized the 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees for work on homelessness, education, youth civic engagement, community college success, and mental health. Individual awardees highlighted included Chris Chapman, Leanne Chun, Darla Cooper, Virgil Moorhead Jr. and Amy Matheson, Adrian Hillman and Aaron Garner Ford, and Selina Alvarez. The Senate also welcomed former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios Perez and later heard committee and budget subcommittee announcements.
On legislation, the body considered and passed Senate Resolution 88 by Senator Blakespear, commemorating the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation. The resolution emphasized California’s role in biotech innovation and the industry’s economic and public health impact. The Senate also passed Senate Resolution 90 by Senator Gonzalez, recognizing April 14–16 as Khmer New Year and celebrating Cambodian American culture, especially in Long Beach.
The chamber confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, and Steven Pennelli to the Contractors State License Board; Jacob Arkavakotov to the Medical Board of California; and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai to the Medical Board of California. All confirmations were approved by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also suspended a rule to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline, and later announced that the next floor session would be held on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The session concluded with adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with extended remarks from Senators Cortese, Wahab, and Becker describing his long public service, leadership on transportation and environmental issues, and lasting influence in Santa Clara County and beyond.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- boys, Chris founded Kingmakers of Oakland, ...to academically engage youth and increase graduation rates
- Research shows that students of color are disciplined at higher rates for the same behaviors exhibited
- by other students, which can lead to disengagement in school and lower graduation rates.
- The focus on worker wellness and training contributes to Housing Works' 97% retention rate in support
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum present and began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The floor then moved through a series of recognitions, including the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team, 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees, and visiting California biotech leaders. Senators highlighted the honorees’ work on youth development, education, mental health, homelessness, community college success, and biotechnology. The body also welcomed Rosie Perez, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States and chair of America 250, to the chamber.
On the legislative side, the Senate approved a procedural request to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline. The chamber then confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, Steven Pennelli, Jacob Arkatov, and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai, with each confirmation passing on unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 88, recognizing the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation, and Senate Resolution 90, recognizing April 14-16 as Khmer New Year; both resolutions passed 37-0.
The remainder of the session included committee announcements and an extended adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with several senators speaking to his long career in local government, transportation planning, environmental advocacy, and public service. Members emphasized his role in shaping transit in Santa Clara County and California, his mentorship, and his lasting influence on the region. The Senate then announced it would recess and reconvene on Monday, April 13, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Black boys, Chris founded Kingmakers of Oakland to academically engage youth and increase graduation rates
- Research shows that students of color are disciplined at higher rates for the same behaviors exhibited
- by other students, which can lead to disengagement in school and lower graduation rates.
- The focus on worker wellness and training contributes to Housing Works' 97 percent retention rate in
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House agriculture panel lays over bill exempting elk from state's Cervidae importation ban Apr 8th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- While artificial insemination can introduce new bloodlines, the average success rate is around 65%, which
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Lawmakers Speak on Enforcement For 340B Drug Pricing Plan Protections - 04/07/26
Transcript Highlights:
- pharmaceutical manufacturers and then they would bill, you know, private insurers or public programs at full rate
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Summary:
The meeting focused on a Minnesota Senate floor debate over a bipartisan 340B enforcement bill, with supporters arguing that the measure would require pharmaceutical companies to comply with federal and state law and continue providing discounted drugs to safety-net and rural hospitals. Senators and other speakers said the program is essential to hospital finances, especially for facilities facing operating losses and federal Medicaid cuts, and warned that without enforcement language hospitals such as Hennepin County Medical Center and rural hospitals could face severe financial harm or closure. Supporters also said pharmaceutical companies had spent heavily on media and lobbying to oppose the bill and that the Senate’s bipartisan vote showed the issue had broad support.
Several speakers described how 340B revenue is used to sustain hospital services, including addiction treatment, trauma care, and other essential care in vulnerable communities. They said the program was designed to let hospitals buy drugs at low cost and bill insurers at standard rates, using the difference as a funding stream. When asked about claims that hospitals made large sums from the program, supporters said that was consistent with the program’s purpose. They also said some drug companies were not complying with 340B obligations, particularly around contract pharmacies, and that enforcement language was needed to ensure compliance.
The discussion also addressed HCMC’s financial situation, with speakers saying 340B funding is not a full solution but is an important support and should not be reduced further. They rejected a proposed transparency/reporting amendment as too burdensome, while noting that federal authorities already have audit power over 340B dollars. The speakers urged the House to pass the same language, said eight Republicans joined the Senate vote, and expressed hope that the bill would advance despite concerns about House support and ongoing pharmaceutical industry opposition.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- what really did help this budget out so it's not as large a gross as what it was, was the 4% provider rates
- Some people have a really big problem... ...as large a gross as what it was, was the 4% provider rates
- Some people have a really big problem with provider rate cuts, but if every other agency was taking cuts
- numbers that we have on there are probably realistic and realistically not accurate because the interest rates
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Mar 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This leads to a 60% reoffending rate within three years.
- This lead to 60% reoffending rate within three years.
- and debilitating federal cuts to the safety net from HR1 begin to materialize, already high poverty rates
- These costs pile up, especially when the average turnover rate is nearly 80% across the restaurant industry
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation convened with a quorum, reviewed housekeeping rules for testimony and position letters, and reminded the public that bills with revenue impacts over $150,000 would be sent to the suspense file rather than voted on immediately. The chair noted that no bills on the agenda would be eligible for a vote that day because they would automatically be referred to suspense. The committee then heard several tax-related measures, with testimony generally split between bill authors/supporters emphasizing affordability, public safety, or conservation, and opponents arguing the proposals were inefficient tax expenditures better handled through existing programs or direct budget funding.
AB 1565 proposed a $5,000 tax credit for small businesses that hire formerly incarcerated people within a year of release and keep them employed for at least six months. Supporters said the bill would reduce recidivism, help small businesses manage hiring risk, and save the state money by avoiding incarceration costs; one witness described personal experience overcoming a felony record. The California Tax Reform Association opposed the measure, arguing employment tax credits are ineffective and that existing programs are more targeted. Members from both parties expressed support, but the bill was referred to suspense.
The committee also heard AB 1596, which would create a five-year sales tax holiday for infant car seats; AB 1668, which would extend a welfare tax exemption for land trust-held open space; AB 1690, which would expand the Young Child Tax Credit to families with older children; AB 1698, which would create a tax credit for small restaurants that comply with food handler certification requirements; and AB 1620, which would allow a deduction for homeowners’ insurance premiums on primary residences. Supporters framed these bills as relief for families, small businesses, and land conservation efforts, while opponents repeatedly argued the tax code should not be used to subsidize these costs and that existing programs or market solutions were preferable. Each bill was ultimately referred to the suspense file, and the committee adjourned after completing the agenda.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Mar 16th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- This leads to a 60% reoffending rate within three years.
- This lead to 60% reoffending rate within three years.
- and debilitating federal cuts to the safety net from HR1 begin to materialize, already high poverty rates
- These costs pile up, especially when the average turnover rate is nearly 80% across the restaurant industry
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We also see a lot of people because cigarettes are taxed at a higher rate than vape products are, because
- vape products are just taxed at the sales tax rate, and there's no excise tax to that, that they would
- People, because cigarettes are taxed at a higher rate than vape products are, because vape products are
- just taxed at the sales tax rate, and there's no excise tax to that, that they would then transfer to
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- have the answers because they, in fact, are the reason why we have one of the highest incarceration rates
- House Bill 3305, private care rate regulation rates.
- House Bill 2305, private and care rate regulation fees. House Bill 2313. House Bill 2313.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call showing 25 members present. The journal was approved, and several guests were introduced, including Pastor Caden Metcalf as Pastor of the Day and Dr. Jane Peterson as Doctor of the Day. The chamber also took up a motion to reconsider SB 1827, which passed on a division vote, and then resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider bills on the calendar.
In Committee of the Whole, the Senate considered and advanced several bills, generally by adopting committee strike-everything amendments and then recommending each bill do pass. Measures included SB 1041 (Arizona Trail Fund), SB 1131 (cardiac emergency response plans in schools), SB 1140 (expungement of misdemeanor records), SB 1249 (Alzheimer’s disease/state brain appropriation), SB 1275 (sentencing and imprisonment), SB 1517 (Barbering and Cosmetology Board), and SB 1673 (Crime Victim Notification Fund). SB 1275 drew the most debate: Senator Ortiz argued a floor amendment would gut judicial discretion and preserve prosecutorial power, while Senator Gowan said the amendment preserved a veterans diversion program; the amendment was adopted on a 15-13 division vote. The Committee of the Whole then reported the bills back to the Senate, which adopted the report.
The Senate then took up third-reading votes on multiple bills. SB 1161, SB 1209, SB 1598, SB 1118, SB 1399, SB 1563, SB 1564, SB 1629, SB 1754, SB 1041, SB 1131, SB 1140, SB 1249, SB 1517, and SB 1673 all passed, with recorded votes ranging from unanimous to more divided outcomes. Several members explained votes, especially on SB 1598 and SB 1754, which involved community garden funding and special education/parent complaint issues, respectively. The Senate then recessed, received a large batch of House bills for first reading and committee referral, announced upcoming committee meetings, and adjourned until Monday, March 9, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- have the answers because they, in fact, are the reason why we have one of the highest incarceration rates
- of energy exceptions. 8.22.71, insurance company fire fighters' right deviation. 3305, private care rate
- regulation rates.
- H. 2305, private and care rate regulation fees. 2313. 2313. That's not on. House Bill 2313.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- of down years after COVID, but we're still, for the lifetime of our school, over a 97% graduation rate
- That's a four-year rate, and so that's pretty good. 100% of our graduates leave with at least three industry
- So the first one will be... our school over 97% graduation rate. That's a four year rate.
Committee:
Senate Education
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- But uh Congress in 2020 they said we have a crisis in our country or as suicide rates.
- country<00:17:10.559><c> or</c><00:17:10.640><c> as</c><00:17:11.439><c> suicide</c><00:17:11.919><c> rates
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Committee:
House Military and Veterans Affairs
Keywords:
education, patriotism, national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, K-12 schools, constitutional amendment, public works, sealed bids, bidding requirements, procurement, public notice, newspaper advertisement, advertising failure, publisher liability, civil damages, criminal liability, awarding authority, county government, municipal government, construction contracts
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We've seen our retention rates skyrocket with our students.
- We've seen our retention rates skyrocket with our students.
- In that effort, and to continue the training of our much-needed physicians and nurses in our top-rated
- Keeping our graduation rate high and keeping students from graduating with excess hours is important.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard two bills and then moved through a series of confirmations for university and college boards of trustees. Senate Bill 176, by Senator Polsky, would require public postsecondary institutions to have clear, publicly available safety policies and reporting procedures for threats to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. An amendment clarifying the bill’s scope was adopted without objection, there was no public testimony against it, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Members spoke in support, emphasizing campus safety and the need for clear reporting paths.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 116, by Senator Bradley, which would establish the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes. Testimony included support from AARP and others, and members praised the institute’s research role and the growing public health importance of diabetes. The bill was reported favorably.
The remainder of the meeting focused on confirmations for trustees at FIU, UNF, UCF, USF, and Miami Dade College. Nominees and reappointees described their backgrounds and priorities, including student success, research growth, workforce development, engineering, health care, cybersecurity, and fiscal stewardship. Committee members asked several nominees about nursing NCLEX scores and university performance, and one public commenter raised concerns about campus climate and student safety. The committee then voted to report the confirmations favorably in a block and adjourned.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Beginning with tax year 2025 and tax collection in calendar year 2026, the tax rate is 7% for the first
- Beginning with tax year 2025 and tax collection in calendar year 2026, the tax rate is 7% for the first
- The tax rate is 7% for the first $1 million in taxable Washington capital gain, and 9.9% for an individual
- Please weigh the anticipated gains of this bill against the impact on our employment rate and tax base
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 7th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a 13.6% erroneous fraudulent payment rate in CalFresh.
- Now, under the big beautiful bill, they have said that if a state does not get their fraud rate down
- This bill contains zero reforms to the CalFresh program to deal with the erroneous payment rate.
- This bill contains zero reforms to the CalFresh program to deal with the erroneous payment rate.
Summary:
The Assembly convened without a quorum, completed the roll call, and then proceeded with the day’s business after a prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for victims of the Texas flooding. Procedural motions suspended several rules to allow committee notices, guest seating, and the withdrawal of AB 898 back to the Senate. Members also made several guest introductions, including family members, interns, and scouting troop visitors.
On the floor, AB 1416 by Assembly Member Ta, a taxation bill, was concurred in with Senate technical amendments by a 60-0 vote. ACR 1, designating October 23 as Korean Ginseng Day, was adopted by voice vote after supportive remarks highlighting Korean culture and the health benefits of ginseng; 62 coauthors were added without objection. The Assembly also heard SB 119, the budget-related human services trailer bill, with extensive debate over CalWORKs, CalFresh, child welfare reporting, and housing/homelessness programs. Supporters framed it as a needed anti-poverty and safety-net measure, while opponents criticized it as expanding dependency and failing to address fraud and work requirements.
SB 119 passed on a 54-11 vote. The second-day consent calendar, including AJR 16 on the Tijuana River, was adopted 71-0, and the remaining consent items AJR 15 and SB 765 were also adopted 71-0. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until July 10 at 9 a.m.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- Participants must receive at least two consecutive evaluations rating their performance as effective
- could explain again the different tests, because it’s been a while since I’ve taken them, and the pass rates
- could explain again the different tests because it's been a while since I've taken them and the pass rates
- their Human Resources Department, that they are only trying to now partner with those in this $10,000 rate
Committee:
Senate Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee May 5th, 2025
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to start by being very clear that this bill will simply freeze the tax at its current rate.
- It keeps the excise tax at 15%, which is its current rate, so it doesn't reduce the tax at all.
- It keeps it at its current rate. That's what I want to clear. Thank you.
- recommending an aye vote, and the motion is due pass as amended to apply a five-year sunset, to reduce the rate
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
Summary:
The Revenue and Taxation Committee met first without a quorum, then established one and heard several bills. AB 564 by Assemblymember Haney would freeze the cannabis excise tax at its current 15% rate rather than allowing it to rise to 25%; supporters argued the legal cannabis industry is under severe pressure from the illicit market and high taxes, while opponents said the measure would reduce funding for child care, youth programs, environmental restoration, and enforcement. AB 1265, also by Haney, would extend and expand the state historic tax credit to encourage rehabilitation of vacant historic buildings into housing and mixed-use projects; supporters emphasized housing production, preservation, and economic returns, and the bill was referred to suspense. AB 1377 by Assemblymember McKinnor would require studios seeking optional DEIA film tax credits to fully carry out their submitted diversity plans; it passed the committee 5-1 and was sent to Appropriations. AB 1416 by Assemblymember Ta would clarify disaster-related property tax deferrals for homeowners and passed 7-0 to the Assembly Floor.
After the regular agenda, the committee took up suspense-file bills and made broad remarks about the fiscal impact of tax expenditures. The chair said the bills on suspense represented large projected revenue losses and argued the committee must weigh those costs against state priorities. On the suspense file, AB 564 was approved 6-0 with amendments including a five-year sunset and a Section 41 requirement. AB 27, AB 53, AB 97, AB 231, AB 232, AB 429, AB 613, AB 984, and AB 1485 all passed with varying unanimous or near-unanimous votes, while several bills including AB 386, AB 389, AB 490, AB 814, AB 834, AB 838, AB 895, AB 918, AB 976, AB 1057, AB 1219, AB 1282, AB 1354, AB 1431, AB 1435, AB 1481, and AB 6991 were held in committee. AB 547 passed 5-1 with amendments, and AB 613 passed 6-0 after amendments.