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MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so hopefully that’s going to continue to happen with the report.
  • And so hopefully that’s going to continue to happen with the report.
  • Any other questions, comments before we continue on to gaps? Yes, thank you, Commissioner Gates.
  • Continuing education credits should be made available.
  • And again, continuing education credits for attendance should be made available.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The special commission on xylazine met virtually to review and discuss the first draft of its final report. Chair Mindy Domb opened the meeting, confirmed quorum, and the commission approved the minutes from its December 11 public meeting. Staff then walked commissioners through the proposed report structure, including background on xylazine as both an FDA-approved veterinary drug and an illicit drug supply contaminant, as well as appendices for public meeting materials and public resources. The commission discussed findings and recommendations for several working groups. For oversight and enforcement, members focused on licit versus illicit sources of xylazine, noting that the illicit supply is typically obtained through online vendors rather than diverted from veterinary use. Recommendations included better storage and reporting practices in authorized settings, review of manufacturing and distribution information, and focusing enforcement on fentanyl trafficking and large-scale xylazine importation rather than personal possession. Commissioners also discussed whether xylazine should remain in Schedule 6 or be subject to additional penalties, and several members emphasized the need for coordination, information-sharing, and possibly a DPH task force or advisory body to monitor emerging drug threats. For outreach and treatment, staff summarized strong existing programs such as drug checking, wound care education, naloxone distribution, mobile and low-threshold care, and self-directed wound kits, while noting gaps including the lack of an FDA-approved reversal agent for xylazine, difficulty distinguishing xylazine from other exposures, and uneven access by geography, insurance, and audience. Commissioners stressed the need for provider education, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, family support networks, and first responders, and for clear guidance on wound care and when more intensive treatment is needed. The education and training section identified first responders, clinicians, non-clinicians, and people who use drugs and their families as key audiences for tailored, stigma-free materials, with emphasis on real-time, centralized data, naloxone and breathing support, recognition of overdose versus xylazine exposure, and adapting materials as the drug supply changes. The meeting ended with discussion of next steps: staff will circulate a revised draft by March 2, the commission will meet again on March 9 to consider the report and recommendations, and an additional late-March meeting was reserved if needed before the statutory deadline.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Government Finance Committee Mar 19th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Continue. Okay, thank you.
  • Okay, you can continue. Okay.
  • Okay, you can continue. Okay.
  • Okay, continue.
  • It continues to grow.
Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership, approved the December 11 minutes, and received a series of informational updates on the state’s finances and related policy issues. The Office of Management and Budget reported the general fund is tracking very close to forecast, with revenues about $2 million above forecast and an estimated ending balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. OMB also reviewed balances in major funds, including the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, and answered questions about oil tax revenues and fund management. The Tax Department provided updates on taxable sales and purchases by county and industry, noting Cass County as the largest county by taxable sales and that retail trade remains the largest industry sector. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus also discussed the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its estimated effects on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the projected revenue impacts are measured against a 2025 baseline and that some provisions are temporary while others are permanent. He also reported that primary residence tax credit applications were running ahead of last year, with more than 154,000 received so far and an expectation of roughly 160,000-plus applications. The committee also heard fee-study presentations from the Department of Transportation and the Information Technology Department. DOT explained that driver’s license fees cover only about half of program costs and that the shortfall is subsidized by the highway fund, while also noting recent changes such as the blackout plate and motor vehicle excise tax distribution changes. NDIT described its internal service fund model, current billing structure, and possible future changes to simplify invoices and billing frequency. Legislative staff also updated the committee on office space needs in Bismarck-Mandan and on legislative branch space planning, and subcommittees reported progress on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including a visit to the Burleigh-Morton detention facility and discussion of future prison bed needs. No formal votes or legislative actions beyond approving the minutes were taken, and the committee adjourned with its next meeting set for June 25.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 11th, 2025

Education Pre-K - 12

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is an avenue to perhaps pursue this in the future as we continue to build out our item banks.
  • We have a continuous improvement process that we follow at the Department of Education as well.
  • We are bringing in specialists and looking at how we continue to improve instruction.
  • We will always continue to look at and think about ways that we can improve instruction.
  • Now, we always will have the... ...model of continuous improvement.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Pre-K through 12 Education received a Department of Education presentation from Deputy Commissioner Juan Copa on Florida’s K-12 assessment system, including FAST progress monitoring, end-of-course exams, science, writing, alternate assessments, English language acquisition testing, and VPK progress monitoring. Copa reported year-over-year gains in ELA and mathematics, noted that end-of-course and science results also improved, and explained how assessment data are used for school grades, third-grade promotion, graduation requirements, and other accountability measures. He also reviewed the independent study required by SB 1048, which recommended keeping PM3 as the primary accountability measure, proceeding cautiously on further test-length reductions and remote testing expansion, and using PM1/PM2 only as supplemental evidence in limited cases. Committee members focused on whether the new system is improving student outcomes enough, what supports teachers and schools need to use the data effectively, and how Florida compares nationally. Chancellor Dr. Burns said the department is emphasizing implementation of the new standards, high-quality instructional materials, coaching, professional learning, collaboration, and school improvement support, and also pointed to resiliency education standards and mental health supports. Copa said Florida’s latest NAEP results remain mixed but still generally outperform the nation in some grades, while members pressed for more information on best practices, other states’ approaches, and how districts are using the data. Several members requested follow-up information, including the independent review report, breakdowns of PM1/PM2/PM3 results by grade and subgroup, details on VPK outcomes by provider type and full-day versus half-day programs, and data on use of the CLT versus SAT/ACT for graduation concordant scores. The committee also discussed third-grade retention outcomes, computer-based testing, district assessment calendars, and whether some districts still administer additional local testing. No votes were taken on legislation, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Davis moved to adjourn.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Government Finance Committee Jun 25th, 2026

Government Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, continue. All right.
  • Continue. ...Minot, et cetera. Great question. Continue.
  • Continue. As they get credentialed within Medicaid. Continue.
  • Continue then, sir.
  • We wish to continue.
Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Government Finance Committee Jun 25th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Continue." "Minot, et cetera. Great question. Continue."
  • Continue then, sir.
  • We wish to continue.
  • We wish to continue.
  • Continue.
Summary: The committee began with roll call, introductions of a new fiscal analyst and a new member, and approval of the March 19 minutes. The first major presentation was from the Office of Management and Budget on the state’s general fund and special fund status through May. OMB reported general fund revenues were running below the legislative forecast by about $76 million, driven largely by weaker individual income tax and sales tax collections, though the projected ending balance remained positive and above the budgeted level. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap and would transfer excess earnings to the general fund, and the legacy fund balance continued to grow. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing revenue variability. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analyses, followed by discussion of a bill draft for the fixed-route city transportation network study. The draft would create a $15 million general fund grant program with a formula-based distribution to eligible fixed-route transit cities, intended to support operating and capital needs and help match federal transit funds. Transit officials from Minot and Fargo testified in support, explaining local fare and match structures and the difficulty of replacing aging buses and securing federal matching dollars. Several members questioned whether the program should be limited to the current four cities or broadened to future eligible urban areas, and whether local funding sources should be explored further. The committee did not finalize the bill draft at that point and planned to continue discussion at a later meeting. The committee also approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to approval of a bi-state authority with South Dakota, after staff explained that no agreements had ever been implemented and the provision appeared outdated. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried. Later, the Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site presented updates on uncrewed aircraft systems initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and efforts to build a revenue model for Vantis. Test site officials said FAA approval had been secured for the radar data program, replacement of noncompliant drones was underway, and future revenue could come from state and external users once pricing and intellectual property arrangements are finalized. Members asked about Chinese-made drones, supply chain issues, automation, and how the system would manage beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation then presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and a reentry housing study. Officials said the proposed facility would relocate the minimum-security prison to the penitentiary campus, reduce costs from an earlier estimate, and provide more beds and programming space, with construction potentially beginning in 2027 and opening around 2031. They also described staffing needs, the planned move of women to the New England facility, and possible expansion of men’s housing there. The parole and probation chief described a reentry housing task force studying housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with a goal of developing data-driven recommendations for subsidies and support services; a representative from Protection and Advocacy closed by expressing general support for fixed-route and paratransit funding.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But in no event shall debate continue beyond 1:50.
  • BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL DEBATE CONTINUE BEYOND 1:50.
  • THE THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM WILL CONTINUE.
  • We are going to continue to fight. I yield back.
  • WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO FIGHT. I YIELD BACK.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Taxes - 05/06/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • the MSFA looks forward to continued the MSFA looks forward to continued discussions<00:10:44.880
  • a need for a continued a need for a continued reform<00:58:23.680> in<00:58:24.000> that
  • <01:04:46.880> to affordable. that technology continues to affordable. that technology continues
  • /c><01:09:46.799> the continues to benefit through the continues to benefit through the collection
  • <01:19:52.400> those moves forward to continue those moves forward to continue those conversations
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • today so future Generations can continue today so future Generations can continue to<00:21:19.120
  • I'd be happy to answer any questions. solar there will continue to be big solar there will continue to
  • <00:33:58.799> to Island Indian Community continues to Island Indian Community continues to
  • Another problem is the cost, which continues to increase.
  • like to see this state lead and continue like to see this state lead and continue to<00:48:54.520
Keywords: 1183, house
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:34 am

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Also, continuing to work with the Administrative Office of the Courts with the workshops that are continuing
  • So happy to continue that conversation.
  • And I just want this committee to know that has continued.
  • We have a continuous allocation at this point.
  • They've given a lot, and we need to continue. So...
Keywords: 996, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Education Finance - 02/18/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so I ask that you continue to fund $3 million annually, and that will support continued cohorts,
  • sat down on the first day and continued sat down on the first day and continued to<00:32:05.919>
  • that we support and so you can continue that we support and so you can continue and<00:35:53.880
  • on a continuous on a continuous timeline<00:58:52.440> in<00:58:52.640> the<00:58:
  • hardship as the cost of living continues hardship as the cost of living continues to to to rise<
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • My hope is that California continues investing in youth mental health, continues reducing the stigma,
  • and continues listening to young people directly.
  • And that continues. Thank you.
  • It takes time to increase billing revenue to see that graph continue to go up.
  • And it's almost like just continuing. Yeah, that comment is all taken.
Summary: The Select Committee on Youth Mental Health and Treatment Access held its third hearing to review the state of youth mental health, progress under the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), and remaining implementation and funding challenges. The chair emphasized that schools are often the main point where education, health care, and social services intersect for students, and that the committee’s goal is to ensure public investments translate into better access and outcomes. The hearing featured testimony from researchers, a youth advocate, state officials, and local practitioners. PPIC researcher Shalini Mostala reported that teen mental health remains a serious concern, with high rates of chronic sadness, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts, though recent California data show some improvement since the pandemic. She noted persistent disparities by gender, race, and rural status, and said school-based health centers, wellness centers, and community schools are associated with lower suicidal thoughts. Youth advocate Ella Cruz, speaking for NAMI California, described her own mental health struggles and argued that youth voice, peer-to-peer support, and reducing stigma are essential; she also said technology and AI cannot replace trusted adults or trained professionals. Committee members asked about phone use, stigma, cultural barriers, and how to make supports more accessible and relatable to students. Dr. Sohill Sood of the California Health and Human Services Agency said statewide survey data show declining stigma, increased counseling use, and lower suicide ideation among students, and he highlighted CYBHI’s certified wellness coaches, digital tools, awareness campaigns, and the first-in-the-nation fee schedule that allows schools and colleges to bill health plans for behavioral health services. He said the program is growing quickly, with more than 230,000 claims and over $11 million in new revenue to date, while acknowledging that billing systems and coordination are still being built. Trina Frazier of Fresno County described a multi-tiered system of care supported by CYBHI, CalAIM, and other grants, serving thousands of students through school-based services, wellness centers, and mobile therapy units; she said ongoing funding and flexibility are critical. Rachel Kroberniski of El Segundo High School’s James Morehouse Project described a long-running wellness center and peer mentorship model that supports students in multiple languages, and said peer programs help students feel seen, connected, and more willing to seek help. Members broadly praised the flexibility, collaboration, and peer-based approaches described by the witnesses. Questions focused on sustaining funding after one-time grants expire, improving coordination among schools, counties, and providers, expanding the fee schedule to higher education, and ensuring continuity of care for students after high school. Officials said county offices of education, DHCS, and other partners are using communities of practice and technical assistance to spread best practices, and that CYBHI services can follow some young adults through age 25, with additional supports through community-based programs and digital platforms.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/20/25

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • lines uh where possible while continuing lines uh where possible while continuing to<00:26:14.080
  • We continue to have requirements.
  • We continue to have customers<00:34:47.520> We<00:34:47.760> continue<00:34:48.079>
  • I'm confident that through continued I'm confident that through continued conversations<00:37:11.680
  • <01:03:41.839> funding<01:03:42.400> to continue to receive state funding to continue
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Health Jun 4th, 2026

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'm here to just continue with gratitude.
  • What do we need to continue to do moving forward?
  • We're continuing this work for high-risk pregnancy and will continue to do our monitoring of other conditions
  • So we have gaps that continue to exist.
  • As Texas continues investing in rural health initiatives, I encourage As Texas continues investing in
Keywords: 1184, house, all
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 04/13/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, if the sponsor would continue to yield. >> Will the sponsor yield?
  • President, if the sponsor would continue to yield? >> Will the sponsor yield?
  • President, if the senator will continue to yield? >> Will the sponsor yield?
  • President, if the sponsor would continue to yield? >> Will the sponsor yield?
  • President, if the senator will continue to yield? >> Sponsor yield?
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then took up several bills on the calendar. Measures passed included an Executive Law bill on Calendar 370, a Public Housing Law bill by Senator May, an Executive Law bill by Senator Skoufis, a Penal Law bill by Senator Skoufis, a Civil Rights Law bill by Senator Gounardes, a Social Services Law bill by Senator Addabbo, and a Public Health Law bill by Senator Baskin. One bill on Calendar 600 drew floor remarks from Senator Rhoads, who argued it represented state overreach into local code enforcement and raised home rule and constitutional concerns; despite those objections, the bill passed with a recorded negative vote list. Another bill on Calendar 610 also passed without noted debate, and several measures were adopted by 52-0 style roll calls. The chamber then received amendments to several third-reading bills and convened the Rules Committee, which reported and had accepted a government support bill. The Senate also took up a supplemental appropriations bill, identified as a budget extender, after accepting a message of necessity and appropriation. Senator O’Mara questioned the sponsor about the extender, which added $3.4 billion to prior extensions for a cumulative $7.4 billion, was described as predominantly Medicaid spending with some funds for salaries and services, and would carry the state only until Thursday. O’Mara criticized the lack of progress on the remaining budget bills, the limited transparency around unresolved issues, and the absence of a message of necessity in advance. During the budget discussion, the sponsor said the holdup involved publicly discussed non-budgetary issues, noted that no specific CLCPA language had been presented as a full bill, and said there were no table targets or conference committee schedules yet. After debate closed, the Senate restored the extender to the non-controversial calendar, passed it, and then adjourned until Wednesday, April 15 at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days designated as legislative days.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • continuity of care. Um next slide. continuity of care. Um next slide.
  • <00:31:56.960> to ASD or related condition continues to ASD or related condition continues
  • <01:09:43.120> We're continuing to refine the work. We're continuing to refine the work.
  • So we'll continue to work on that and continue to do it in earnest and good faith with all of you. >>
  • to work on that and continue to continue to work on that and continue to do<01:25:38.320> it<
Bills: HF3378
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 1/22/25

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • mental health crisis you continually mental health crisis you continually talk<00:20:05.280>
  • think about how we're going to continue think about how we're going to continue to<00:52:29.000>
  • <00:52:34.520> to ground we need people to continue to ground we need people to continue to
  • education population and costs continue education population and costs continue to<00:53:05.680>
  • educational benefits comp Ed to continue educational benefits comp Ed to continue to<00:56:08.200
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The Education Policy Committee approved the minutes from January 21, 2025, and then heard testimony from several school superintendents about the financial and operational impact of recent education-related mandates. Chair Bennett framed the hearing as an opportunity to hear from districts about the effects of more than 65 new mandates and restrictions adopted in recent years. The first witnesses were Corey McIntyre of Anoka-Hennepin, Michael Thomas of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, and David Law of Minnetonka Public Schools. The superintendents said districts are facing rising costs, flat or declining enrollment, the end of federal pandemic aid, and mandates they described as unfunded or underfunded. McIntyre cited major budget cuts in Anoka-Hennepin, including reductions in central office staff, and said the district faces continuing shortfalls tied to special education, multilingual learner costs, unemployment claims, paid leave, transportation, literacy materials, and the K-3 discipline statute. Thomas said Prior Lake-Savage is balancing growing student needs against limited revenue, and argued that mandates such as REACT and other requirements should be delayed or better funded so districts can implement them with fidelity. Law said the concerns are statewide, not just metro-based, and criticized the accumulation of expectations around food service, mental health, sick and safe time, unemployment, and family leave without corresponding resources. Several witnesses emphasized that school budgets are heavily committed to staff costs and that new obligations create administrative burdens as well as direct expenses. They urged lawmakers to reduce, delay, or better fund mandates, adjust timelines, and provide more flexibility in local revenue tools and equalization aid. No votes were taken on legislation during this portion of the meeting beyond approval of the prior day’s minutes.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Wiel continued: There are areas that we can negotiate on.
  • <00:42:59.680> to our share of property taxes continues to our share of property taxes continues
  • Greater Minnesota has continued to lag.
  • <01:31:17.000> to practices so that we can continue to practices so that we can continue to
  • <01:42:10.080> to really either as Lakeville continues to really either as Lakeville continues
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The House Housing Finance and Policy Committee approved the previous meeting’s minutes and then heard testimony from Housing First Minnesota and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities on housing supply, affordability, and land-use policy. Mark Foster of Housing First Minnesota said the state is chronically undersupplied by roughly 100,000 units, that the median new single-family home price has risen above $530,000, and that only about 27% of Twin Cities households can now afford a new home. He argued that regulatory and local approval processes, especially planned unit developments and aesthetic mandates, add significant cost and reduce the number of homes built, and he urged the committee to remove exclusionary barriers and modernize residential development approvals. Members questioned Foster about zoning, aesthetic requirements, and homeowners associations. He said most new housing in growing metro communities is negotiated through PUDs, which he described as increasing costs and limiting supply, and gave examples such as stone exterior requirements adding thousands of dollars to a home. He also said HOAs can be useful in some cases but are often imposed when not needed. Several legislators responded positively to the Housing First Minnesota Foundation’s work, including transitional housing and veteran housing projects. Elizabeth Wefel of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities said cities outside the metro also face a housing shortage, but their challenges differ: market failure, inadequate sewer and water infrastructure, and gaps in starter, workforce, and senior housing. She said many Greater Minnesota cities are already updating zoning, reducing lot sizes, allowing more density and ADUs, and investing local money, land, and partnerships to spur development. She asked the legislature to speed up rollout of housing funds, support infrastructure and workforce programs, and adjust housing tax credit and TIF rules, while warning against one-size-fits-all preemption of local zoning authority. Members discussed the need for tailored solutions and the differences between metro and Greater Minnesota housing markets.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 06/02/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please continue to be standing and be recognized. [Applause] YES.
  • >> TO I DON'T MAIN COCHRAN, THAN YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED ADVOCACY.
  • President, >> Will the sponsor continue to yield?
  • President, will the sponsor continue to yield?
  • to work to Strengthen it and continue to believe in its promise.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then processed a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate or Assembly versions for third reading. The chamber also adopted the resolution calendar with exceptions and took up several resolutions and ceremonial recognitions, including a resolution mourning Hudson Talbott, a Dairy Month resolution highlighting New York’s dairy industry, and introductions honoring Niskayuna academic teams, Gabriella Scheer for receiving the Liberty Medal, the Hartstein family’s civic engagement, and Diana Cochran’s advocacy for safe firearm storage. The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed many bills on topics including insurance, public health, education, labor, social services, banking, local government, veterans, public service, consumer protection, criminal procedure, cannabis, parks, taxation, election law, and highway matters. Several members explained votes on notable measures: support for acupuncture insurance coverage, consumer protections for doorbell-camera data sharing, expanded protections in debt collection cases, trauma-informed procedures for sexual assault survivors, a Legionnaires’ disease awareness program, changes to mandatory minimum sentencing, and universal safe storage of firearms. A number of home rule and local authorization bills were also approved, including parkland alienation measures and local tax exemption authorizations. Most measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though some drew recorded opposition. Notable roll calls included the consumer debt uniformity bill, the mandatory minimum sentencing bill, the safe storage/firearms bill, and the public housing and public health measures, each with more divided votes. The chamber also accepted a lengthy Rules Committee report sending many additional bills directly to third reading, and then began the supplemental calendar, passing at least the first items before the transcript ended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • There continues to be a wait time to go to TJJD.
  • Do you mind if I continue on here?
  • And that's what I have to tell victims' families continuously.
  • Do you mind if I continue on here?
  • I think we continue to have staffing problems.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 18th, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the point is, the economy continues to grow, the state continues to grow. assets are built on the
  • And you can see the continued growth of that program.
  • Some of them, though, would need to continue. For example.
  • Are y'all needing more money to continue what you're doing?
  • I will continue dialoguing with you offline.
Keywords: 1184, house, all