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AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas it is in the best interest of the state of Alabama and its residents to examine how AI technologies
- </c><02:37:23.439><c> interest</c> in time there's been a lot of interest in time there's been a lot
- of interest in<02:37:24.000><c> this</c><02:37:24.160><c> bill</c><02:37:24.960><c> and</c><02:37:25.200
- If you already had a statement of economic interest on file, apparently a few years ago, there's some
- of economic interest on file, apparently a few years ago, there's some people that thought they had
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber also recognized guests, including members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and employees of the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. A senator then delivered a Black History Month-style presentation highlighting James Weldon Johnson, A. Philip Randolph, Jan E. Matzeliger, and Percy Lavon Julian for their contributions to civil rights, labor, industry, and science.
The Senate received House messages referring two Archives and History board appointments to the Committee on Confirmations, then took up numerous committee reports. Several bills from Finance and Taxation, Judiciary, Education Policy, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Healthcare, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs, State Government Affairs, and Local Legislation received favorable reports, some with amendments or substitutes, and were advanced to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The chamber also recommitted Senate Bill 266 to the Tourism Committee.
The Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Llaya McNair to the Alabama Trust Fund Board, several members to the Credit Union Administration Board, and Elizabeth Smithart, Leslie Sanders, and Wayne Sers to the Alabama State Board of Human Resources. It then adopted several resolutions, including commendations and memorials, such as resolutions honoring Mary Francis Holland, the Stanhope Elmore boys bowling team, and Alicia Cannon for more than 50 years of service to the Alabama judicial system. The Senate also adopted a resolution creating the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety, after discussion about its purpose, membership, and duties; an amendment to the commission resolution was adopted before the resolution itself was adopted.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 3rd, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- of each EITE facility.
- the options to consign some of the no-cost allowances for the use of this.
- Washington State has a record of being one of the best tree-growing countries in the world.
- a large amount of our grid being, come here and take advantage of a large amount of our grid being emissions
- Washington State has a record of being one of the best tree-growing countries in the world.
Committee:
House Environment & Energy
Keywords:
waste management, energy, climate action, environmental regulations, fair treatment, renewable energy, sustainability, emissions, climate commitment act, environmental regulation, trade regulation, facility compliance, reporting obligations, energy laws, compliance, business impact, alternative fuel, carbon reduction, aviation, energy production
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Psilocybin therapeutic use program established 3/9/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- president of the Psychedelic Society of Minnesota.
- I learned recently of a hockey player by the name of Daniel Carcillo.
- ton of tobacco.
- It's not, and maybe I missed it in the DE, I'm just interested because some of these things, I'm not
- It's not and maybe I missed it in the D E I'm just interested because some of these things, I'm not really
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- , transportation, and information, not due to lack of interest.
- c> a</c> was the financial reality of raising a was the financial reality of raising a child<00:29:02.280
- But as far as the financial piece, that's all part of the discussion that this executive director is
- I think Representative Hicks kind of brings up an interesting point here.
- Because that's not in the best interest of the child.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 4th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America...
- of Louisiana.
- File item seven is a confirmation of Sarah Larson for appointment as Director of the Division of Facility
- It is a story of courage in the face of adversity, a story of people refusing to be defeated.
- I rise on behalf of the Jewish Caucus in support of SCR 164.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then spent much of the session on recognitions and resolutions honoring community groups and observances. Members welcomed the Far West region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Los Angeles South Bay alumni chapter, and later recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees after adopting SR 86 on Cinco de Mayo Week. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support of the resolution, emphasizing Mexican history, Latino resilience, and shared struggles for justice. The Latino Spirit honorees included leaders in higher education, philanthropy, labor, health, advocacy, business, environmental justice, journalism, culinary arts, and music, along with a legacy award for Los Tigres del Norte.
The Senate also adopted SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day, SCR 123 honoring California Peace Officers Memorial Day, SCR 164 recognizing Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and SCR 103 designating Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Testimony and floor remarks focused on health disparities, mental health, veteran suicide, and the sacrifices of peace officers, with several caucuses speaking in support of the health equity resolution. Each of these resolutions passed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes.
The chamber then took up several appointments from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, confirming Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson, despite some protest votes from Senator Grove over the lack of action on another appointment. In third reading, the Senate passed SB 1159 on AI and public participation, SB 1416 on faster refunds for duplicate medical payments, SB 1273 on winery video advertising at instructional events, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 990 on a highway information sign near Ridgecrest, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, and SB 1195 expanding tied-house exemptions for certain venues. The session concluded with adjournment memories for labor leader Kent Wong and Navy veteran-artist Vittaliano Victor Villar, and the Senate adjourned until May 7, 2026.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Feb 17th, 2026
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- opt out of OPERS.
- years of service.
- of service.
- authorities as it relates to the staffing and financial reporting of the commission.
- authorities as it relates to the staffing and financial reporting of the commission.
Bills:
SB134 , SB1356 , SB1407 , SB1611 , SB1639 , SB169 , SB1722 , SB182 , SB1870 , SB2039 , SB432 , SB609 , SB715 , SB716
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Retirement and Government Resources considered a series of retirement, pension, and state employee bills. Senate Bill 1870 would let small municipalities in OPERS with populations of 2,000 or less opt out for new employees; members questioned the fiscal impact and the bill passed 8-0 after the chair struck the title to get a clearer actuarial analysis. Senate Bill 1722 passed 9-0 and would require OMES construction contract fees to be based only on construction costs, not interior design and furnishings, with members discussing how to define those terms and whether historical or specialized projects could still be accommodated. Senate Bill 1639 passed 9-0 after an amendment removed provisions affecting the Indian Education Act commission, leaving a bill to repeal several dormant boards and commissions. The committee also passed Senate Bills 715 and 716, which would increase municipal contributions to firefighter and police pensions, respectively; members raised concerns about city budgets, and the sponsor said he was open to phasing in the increases. Senate Bill 182 passed 5-2 to add certain DHS Inspector General officers and OJA residential care specialists to hazardous duty retirement, and Senate Bill 609 passed 7-0 to allow police recruits to buy up to five years of prior out-of-state service credit as a recruitment tool.
The committee then passed Senate Bill 169 5-2 to increase state employee longevity pay by 50%, with supporters citing high turnover and opponents warning about budget pressure and the need for broader raises. Senate Bill 134 passed 7-0 to shorten the waiting period for county employees to return to work from one year to six months. Senate Bill 432 passed 6-0 to raise volunteer firefighter pension benefits, and because it was double-assigned it would next go to Appropriations. Senate Bill 1407 passed 7-0 after an amendment requiring OMES to provide the Commission on the Status of Women an itemized accounting of funds; the bill generally clarifies staffing and financial reporting authority for the commission. Finally, Senate Bill 2039 passed 8-0 after an amendment narrowing the bill to military personnel who are also teachers and defining salary for buyback purposes; the sponsor said the measure would help service members return to teaching and buy back up to five years of credit. The committee also passed Senate Bill 1356 7-0, a broader OMES cleanup bill moving certain functions elsewhere, though members flagged concerns about relocating the state use program and the pay-for-success fund and suggested further study on those sections.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- And HB 277 has the support of the Department of Defense.
- You thought in depth of many of the different aspects of this.
- The purpose of the bill is simple: to improve safety for congregations, reduce financial burdens on churches
- of thousands of congregation members these pastors have contacted me.
- of Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Jones was interested in getting information on the number of new convictions by category of offense
- , give a few minutes of our time for Liberty, so we'll kind of work that into our statement.
- And so in the interest of public safety, we are trying to balance— The most sincere call to action is
- And so in the interest of public safety, we are trying to balance.
- And so, in the interest of public safety, we are trying to balance rights and procedures.
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee held an oversight hearing on the state auditor’s October 2024 report on California’s Forensic Conditional Release Program (CONREP) for sexually violent predators. Members and witnesses discussed public safety, the long delays in finding community housing, the role of local housing committees, and the Department of State Hospitals’ oversight of Liberty Healthcare, which operates much of the program. Several legislators from rural and high-desert districts said their communities have been disproportionately affected by placements and questioned why many placements end up in remote areas.
State Auditor Grant Parks said the audit found that CONREP participants were convicted of new offenses less often than sexually violent predators who were unconditionally released, but that 18 of 56 participants had been revoked and returned to state hospitals for noncompliance. He said it took an average of 17 months to place current participants in the community, with 20 additional people awaiting placement for an average of 20 months, and that the program incurred significant pre-placement costs. Parks also said local officials were often unclear about their role, DSH had not given clear guidance at the time of the audit, and California lacks a transitional housing option used in some other states. He reported that DSH had implemented four of the five audit recommendations, while declining the recommendation to explore state-owned transitional housing.
DSH Director Stephanie Clendendon and Liberty representative Ken Carabello defended the program as a court-ordered, highly supervised treatment model intended to reduce reoffending and support reintegration. They said DSH is actively involved in placement review, that Liberty searches countywide under statutory restrictions, and that community feedback and court approval are part of the process. DSH said it has now implemented guidance for housing committee designees, formal program reviews, an outcome tracker, and an analysis of whether to separate some Liberty services into different contracts. DSH continued to oppose transitional housing, arguing it would not solve the core siting and statutory problems and would add cost. Several members remained critical, arguing the program is broken, costly, and unfairly concentrated in certain communities, and some called for major statutory changes or suspension of the program.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- a field of corn.
- Did you have a question about it, or was that more of a statement? I guess more of a statement.
- And with that, I would like to make one correction to the statement of purpose. Thank you, Mr.
- And with that, I would like to make one correction to the statement of purpose, if I may. Go ahead.
- But also, as part of that heritage of the Appaloosa horse, they have a museum outside of Moscow.
Committee:
House Transportation and Defense
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Aug 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's dividing our communities of interest.
- What about Communities of Interest? Senator King.
- community of interest.
- So the question is, do communities of interest consist of people who share the same types of...
- What do you say to the statement from the author of the bill? A couple of things.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And I don't, to Representative Johnson's statements, the interesting part is, um, this is not taking
- And I don't, to Representative Johnson's statements, the interesting part is, um, this is not taking
- And all of that interest is revolving in perpetuity to continue to fund acquisitions by residents to
- And all of that interest is revolving in perpetuity to continue to fund acquisitions by residents to
- </c> self-interest of preserving that as self-interest of preserving that as affordable<00:50:48.559>
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- But personally, I'm interested in any of the health care legislation regarding health care, being that
- of Women.
- </c> interest interested you and motivated interest interested you and motivated you<00:02:41.720><c>
- personally, I'm interested in any um<00:03:41.480><c> of</c><00:03:41.680><c> the</c><00:03:41.800><
- </c> areas of the Commission on the Status of areas of the Commission on the Status of Women<00:08:30.200
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee held a Governor’s Message hearing on two nominations. For GM 750, Tracy Fujita was nominated to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation for a term ending June 30, 2030. Testimony in support came from several officials and commission members, including the Deputy Attorney General, Maui Behavioral Health Resources CEO Nicole Hokoana, Maui Council Chair Alice Lee, and Uniform Law Commission members. Fujita said her county-level legislative law background at the Department of Corporation Counsel and Office of Council Services would help her serve, and she expressed particular interest in health care legislation. For GM 778, Jessica Schafer was nominated to the Commission on the Status of Women for a term ending June 30, 2030. Support testimony came from Commission Executive Director Yasmin Chaney and multiple others. Schafer said her background includes prosecuting domestic violence cases, working in a human trafficking clinic, investigating sexual misconduct in higher education, and leading gender-based violence programming at the University of Hawaii; she said she is especially interested in sexual and gender-based violence issues but is open to broader commission work.
After questioning, the committee moved to decision-making on both nominations. The chair recommended advise and consent for each, and the committee adopted both measures without any no votes or reservations. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/27/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> aware of no movement on a financial aware of no movement on a financial settlement<00:46:40.319>
- Hoffman, go ahead. the interest of<00:54:08.000><c> time.
- Senator Hauschild, yes, to the first part of your statement, and it comes from the DNR State Parks and
- </c><01:21:21.679><c> your</c><01:21:21.920><c> statement</c> yes to the first part of your statement
- yes to the first part of your statement and<01:21:22.800><c> it</c><01:21:23.040><c> comes</c><01:21
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> interests in mind, are pushed out of interests in mind, are pushed out of this<02:12:25.000><c>
- of economic interest.
- Members, we will now move to the 13th order of business, which is announcements of Senate interest.
- Any announcements of Senate interest? Senator Duckworth. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Any other announcements of Senate interest? Senator Murphy for motion. Mr.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So these two things together are sort of the core of what we do, as well as a lot of education policy
- And some of the other members might be interested as well.
- of it.
- Copy of it.
- We develop a culture of disciples of Jesus Christ in our schools. We take care of our children.
Bills:
SR119 , SCR65 , HCR47 , HB196 , HB218 , HB256 , HB325 , HB352 , HB434 , HB448 , HB476 , HB608 , HB624 , HB626 , HB632 , HB749 , HB818 , HB1059 , HB1112 , HB1242 , HB1249
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met with four members present and took up a long agenda of education-related bills. Early items included SCR 65, which would create a K-12 student success task force to study statewide career and academic pathway advising; the committee adopted a substantive amendment adding designees and then reported the resolution favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SCR 119, honoring Coach D.D. Breaux, after brief remarks about her LSU gymnastics legacy and the request that LSU study naming its gymnastics training facility in her honor.
Several bills affecting school operations and student support were heard and reported favorably, including HB 434 on probationary school bus driver employment and superintendent authority over dismissal; HB 484 expanding scholarship benefits for children and spouses of fallen or disabled firefighters and police officers; HB 749 and HB 1059 on savings accounts and TOPS math eligibility alignment; HB 218 adding food insecurity questions to student questionnaires, which was amended and reported favorably; HB 325 expanding TOPS Tech eligibility through dual enrollment and part-time use; HB 476 requiring Safe Haven law postings in middle and high school restrooms; HB 1249 clarifying access to school-based health centers, with an amendment adopted; HB 1242 allowing more than one early learning center license at the same location under certain circumstances; HB 632 improving data protections and functionality for LA First; and HB 352 on behavioral health services for public school students, which was amended to address IEP and dispute-process concerns before being reported favorably.
Two bills drew extended debate over transparency, privacy, and school autonomy. HB 608 would create confidentiality for intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing documents; LSU representatives argued the bill was needed to protect student-athletes and competitive information, while PAR and the Louisiana Press Association opposed it as an improper secrecy carve-out for state-generated revenue. Despite the opposition, the committee reported HB 608 favorably. HB 1112, which would exempt BESE-approved non-public pre-K programs from certain licensure and safety requirements and adjust related definitions, was amended and then heard with testimony from the Pelican Institute in support, arguing it corrects overreach from prior law and protects private school autonomy and parental choice.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
- The first provision requires candidates for Three Rivers Parks Commissioner to file a statement of economic
- interest.
- The bill updates the board membership to include qualified... of economic interest.
- We restructured of economic interest.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HOU-LBT, HOU DEFER, WTL-HOU, HOU, HOU Public Hearings 03-18-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and the Land Use Commission, you know, normally is able to very carefully balance all of these interests
- So we get rid of that Land Use Commission balancing of interests and instead replace it with other things
- </c><01:54:51.520><c> these</c><01:54:51.679><c> interests</c> carefully balance all of these interests
- carefully balance all of these interests and<01:54:52.159><c> and</c><01:54:52.239><c> and</c><01:54
- I'm Jordan Hart of the Office of Recovery, testifying on behalf of the County of Maui in support of HB
Summary:
The committees heard several housing-related bills and resolutions. HB 1298 HD3 would create a government employee housing revolving fund and a government employee 99-year leasehold rent-to-own program; testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC, labor groups, and the Maui Chamber, with the Tax Foundation and Budget and Finance raising concerns about the revolving fund. The committees recommended passage with non-substantive amendments for clarity and consistency, and the motion was adopted. HB 741 H2, which would exempt certain affordable housing projects financed by a certified nonprofit CDFI from prevailing wage requirements, drew support from housing advocates and opposition from several construction unions; the chairs said they were concerned about the labor objections and deferred the measure, with the labor committee agreeing to defer it as well.
The housing committee then took up HB 417 HD1, which creates a housing efficiency and innovation subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund and allows HHFDC to transfer funds between the subaccount and the main fund without legislative approval. Testimony was largely supportive. The chair described a series of amendments, including changing the funding-efficiency standard, adding perpetual affordability language, allowing any land tenure type, broadening eligible financing tools, adding priority criteria for mixed-income projects and government-employee projects, and inserting blank appropriations tied to a requested $75 million per year and a $75 million subaccount appropriation for the HCDA 99-year leasehold project. The committee recommended passage with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted.
HB 422 HD1, which would repeal school impact fees and move remaining balances to the school facilities special fund, drew broad support from housing and taxpayer groups and opposition from the Department of Education and some individuals. The School Facilities Authority and DOE argued the current system had not produced enough usable land or school sites and suggested narrowing the exemption to government housing projects’ construction costs instead of repealing the fee entirely. Members pressed DOE and SFA on how much land had actually been obtained and whether the fee had been effective; the discussion highlighted concerns about unused balances, school overcrowding, and the role of the Land Use Commission and county zoning in securing school sites. The committee did not take final action on the bill in the portion shown. The committee also heard STR 60/SR 45, urging HHFDC to develop a plan to meet housing demand, and STR 77/SR 60, addressing continued eligibility for housing credits for certain projects after repeal of Act 31; both sets of resolutions had HHFDC support, with DHHL supporting STR 77/SR 60 and Johnny May Perry opposing both.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to criminals and foreign agents, millions of Americans are facing financial ruin from rising health
- represents a clear and troubling conflict of interest.
- </c><03:49:20.800><c> Whereas</c><03:49:21.199><c> in</c><03:49:21.439><c> August</c> conflict of interest
- Whereas in August conflict of interest.
- disclosure statements, accepted excessive contributions to his campaign committee in the form of personal
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Afternoon Subcommittee Work Session (02/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- As a matter of fact, in my county, we had a private company, and it was in huge financial distress.
- As a matter of fact, in my county, we had a private company, and it was in huge financial distress.
- As a matter of fact, in my county, we had a private company, and it was in huge financial distress.
- As a matter of fact, in my county, we had a private company, and it was in huge financial distress.
- As a matter of fact, in my county, we had a private company, and it was in huge financial distress.
Summary:
The subcommittee discussed three ambulance reimbursement bills and tried to distinguish their approaches. House Bill 185 would require insurers to pay the full amount billed by an ambulance provider when there is no contract rate, with no balance billing to the patient; the Insurance Department clarified that emergency ambulance services are already covered under the benchmark plan, so the bill’s reference to policies without ambulance coverage is effectively meaningless. House Bill 725 would set reimbursement at 325% of the Medicare rate for non-contract ambulance services and prohibit balance billing. House Bill 316 was described as addressing the broader problem that Medicare/Medicaid rates are low and that current balance billing shifts costs to patients or municipalities; its sponsor said the bill would require insurers to pay a rate that gives providers a fighting chance to remain in business, and he viewed 325% of Medicare as the most logical option.
Members debated whether insurers should pay the billed amount, a negotiated in-network rate, or a regulated percentage of Medicare. Some argued that out-of-network ambulance providers are underpaid and that in-network rates are often too low to sustain service, especially for emergency providers who cannot steer patients. Others said ambulance companies should not be able to bill whatever they want and questioned the fairness of charging insured patients or insurers more than the service is worth. There was also discussion of whether rate schedules should be reviewed by an oversight body and whether different costs in rural areas justify different reimbursement levels.
A recurring issue was balance billing and who ultimately bears the shortfall. Several members said balance billing harms patients and often does not get paid, leaving cities and towns or property taxpayers to cover the difference for municipal ambulance services. Others argued that shifting the cost to insurance premiums would spread the burden more fairly, though it could raise premiums by a few dollars per person per month. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt; the discussion focused on clarifying the bills and weighing their policy tradeoffs.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (04/07/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- those changes may be in the some of those changes may be in the public<01:09:32.799><c> interest</c>
- interested had with uh some of the folks interested in<04:01:40.000><c> this</c><04:01:40.239><c> bill
- </c><04:20:54.399><c> of</c> you aware of uh any of of the status of you aware of uh any of of the status
- ><05:16:25.600><c> it</c><05:16:25.840><c> exists</c><05:16:27.200><c> uh</c> statement of the process
- as it exists uh statement of the process as it exists uh that<05:16:27.798><c> some</c><05:16:29.120
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy