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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 2170, state contracts for an adversary prohibition. Public safety.
- , the 49 states that have two chambers in their legislature, to outline how many people their state house
- , the 49 states that have two chambers in their legislature, to outline how many people their state house
- There's like four or five states with smaller houses than us, and it's all the small states, which we
- So we should look at many factors to improve our state legislature.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a proclamation declaring March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month. Guests recognized included ACLU of Arizona volunteers for Lobby Day, a student intern, a doctor of the day specializing in dementia care, and members of the Arizona chapter of the American Institute of Architects for Architecture Advocacy Day. The chamber also received several appointments to committees and a series of House messages and bills for introduction and first reading.
The main floor action was third reading votes on multiple measures. The Senate passed SB 1011, SB 1017, SB 1170, SB 1173, SB 1234, SB 1275, SB 1332, SB 1544, SB 1557, SB 1585 on reconsideration, SCR 1022, SB 1273, and SB 1274, with most votes falling along a 17-9 or 16-10 split. Several senators explained their no votes, raising concerns about mandatory minimum drug penalties, juvenile court changes, diversion policy, and the light rail feasibility study; supporters argued for public safety, judicial discretion, or the need for updated studies and voter review. On SCR 1022, which would refer a constitutional amendment on legislative member districts, supporters argued Arizona’s House is too small for its population and should be expanded, while opponents said the idea needed more study before going to voters.
The Senate also heard committee announcements for the next day, including meetings for Health and Human Services, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency, Education, Judiciary and Elections, and Public Safety. The body then adjourned until Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee May 28th, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- They're formula grants to states for nutrition programs, um, SNAP, things like that.
- Some states have used, you know, um.
- 100% state funds.
- And that's, and that's a, a reduction in federal revenue coming into the state.
- Does that help keep, you know, our medical providers in the state?
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Now that it's become state money, it's real dollars.
- mistakes in programming or other kinds of mistakes that the state makes.
- We want our state to be run by the monarch upstairs.
- Five-first SNAP in our state and around the country.
- Texas is in the same way; they're not going into a special session.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- One specifically stated... ...there were two gentlemen on the committee.
- state funding would lose funding for noncompliance.
- We've got health care deserts all over the state with no workers available.
- The state, right? So, but they're not being educated on what's available to them.
- State and necessary steps for future development.
Committee:
Senate Education
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 27, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 131 ensures when a state is exposed to loss, Rep.
- Brotherhood in Texas building large cities.
- Even in our state of Florida.
- The whole United States does not have a single state that has a uniform response, Rep.
- Rep Salzman, thank you. for your work as was stated.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 7th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of Texas.
- Amen. ...every year after as Korean Ginseng Day in the great state of California.
- Thank you for traveling to our state Capitol in recognition of Ginseng Day.
- But let's talk about CalFresh, because food security is rising across our state.
- Bill that turns its back on the most vulnerable people in our state.
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.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 2170, state contracts for an adversary prohibition. Public safety.
- , the 49 states, that have two chambers in their legislature, to outline how many people their state
- There's like four or five states with smaller houses than us, and it's all the small states, which we
- So we should look at many factors to improve our state legislature.
- So we should look at many factors to improve our state legislature.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> here in the state of Kentucky. here in the state of Kentucky.
- can't make it harder for other businesses from other states to do commerce in their state.
- to do b to do commerce in other states to do b to do commerce in their<00:08:26.000><c> state.
- Um, so how would how would their state.
- And one thing that I did notice in my research is that I believe it was the state of Texas that issued
Committee:
House Agriculture
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Todd Lakey, State Senator from District 23. I have several bills today.
- Todd Lakey, State Senator from District 23.
- Number one, it establishes a state payment standard.
- Again, we have longstanding relationships with these hospitals throughout the state.
- So that's the one thing that I wanted to state.
Summary:
The Senate Commerce Committee first approved the minutes from February 12, 2026, and then voted to send the gubernatorial reappointment of Trent Nate to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board to the full Senate with a recommendation for confirmation. The committee then heard several code-cleanup bills from Senator Todd Lakey. Senate Bill 1274 would remove obsolete references in state law related to the transfer of county public defender employees, comp time, and an employee problem-solving procedure; Senate Bill 1275 would delete outdated provisions concerning veterans’ assets and the North Idaho Veterans Home; and Senate Bill 1273 would repeal several obsolete PERSI-related provisions tied to old retirement and contribution arrangements. Each of those bills drew no testimony or opposition and was sent to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation.
The committee spent most of the meeting on Senate Bill 1319, the Emergency Care Affordability Act, sponsored by Senator Burt. The bill would create a new chapter in Title 41 governing billing and reimbursement for out-of-network freestanding emergency rooms, requiring them to accept the local in-network allowed amount for emergency services from state-regulated health plans, disclose that they do not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE, and allow self-funded plans to opt in. Supporters, including Blue Cross of Idaho and the Association of Health Plans, argued that freestanding ERs are exploiting the federal No Surprises Act and its independent dispute resolution process by sending nearly all claims to arbitration at inflated rates, which they said raises premiums for Idaho consumers and state employee health plans. They said the bill is intended to address a loophole and does not affect hospital ERs or other emergency billing disputes.
Committee members raised questions about EMTALA, federal preemption, whether the bill targets one business model, and whether patients are actually being balance-billed. Supporters said EMTALA still requires treatment, but the bill is aimed at billing practices and transparency, not access to emergency care. Some senators expressed concern about singling out one provider type and possible legal issues, while others said the bill was justified because insurers are required to cover emergency care and the current federal dispute process is driving up costs. After discussion, the committee approved Senate Bill 1319 on a 6-3 roll call vote and sent it to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Todd Lakey, State Senator from District 23. I have several bills today.
- Todd Lakey, State Senator from District 23.
- Number one, it establishes a state payment standard.
- Again, we have longstanding relationships with these hospitals throughout the state.
- So that's the one thing that I wanted to state.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- or gets charter privileges from the state.
- Yeah, unions take two different forms on the state level.
- And so I think we are at a point where we have to, as states, take proactive action.
- In the 2024 election, the United States...
- Will Brigger from State Strategies.
Summary:
The Committee on Banking and Finance met as a subcommittee at first due to a lack of quorum, then established quorum and proceeded with an informational hearing on AB 1984 by Assemblymember Rogers. The bill was presented as an effort to reduce the influence of money in politics by limiting political spending by corporations and other state-created entities, with supporters arguing that Citizens United has fueled dark money, eroded public trust, and distorted democracy. Testimony in support came from the author, Tom Moore of the Center for American Progress, Nancy Price of the Alliance for Democracy, and several advocacy groups and individuals, who emphasized corruption concerns, the need for transparency, and the view that the bill would make elections more accountable and less dominated by anonymous spending.
Committee members raised concerns about constitutionality, the definition of covered entities, and whether the bill could unintentionally favor wealthy individuals or independent expenditures over ordinary candidates. Assemblymember Rubio argued that the measure could disadvantage candidates from poorer districts and shift power toward self-funded or IE-backed campaigns, while Assemblymember Schiavo and others noted the corrosive effect of dark money and the difficulty of running in a system shaped by large outside spending. The author and witnesses responded that the bill would not eliminate all spending, but would require spending to come from identifiable individuals and reduce anonymous corporate and dark-money channels.
Opposition testimony came from the California Chamber of Commerce, which argued the bill would be unconstitutional under First Amendment precedent and would silence businesses and nonprofits rather than solve the underlying problem. Additional opposition was voiced by the California Building Industry Association and the California Manufacturers and Technology Association. The committee also briefly considered and passed the consent calendar, including AB 2607, by roll call vote. The hearing on AB 1984 remained informational only, and no vote was taken on the bill before the meeting adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- All other support in opposition can be stated at the standing mic when called upon to simply state name
- Water providers do not seek relief from enforcement by the state water board.
- It's important to mention that the state water board has previously stated that chromium six levels.
- And you have to file that plan with the department, the State Water Board.
- So we have been in compliant since day one with federal and the earlier states limits.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Rural Issues Apr 1st, 2026
Special Committee on Rural Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- It's all accredited to national and state standards.
- It's all accredited to national and state standards.
- Some states, like Nebraska, that's more than 90%.
- And when I asked the lady, did you offer that to the United States first?
- The folks in those states. I knew you would have the answer for me. Sorry.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Rural Issues
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Aug 20th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- Assembly Bill 1818 by Assembly Member Ortega, relating to the California State University.
- Senate Bill 1818 by Assembly Member Ortega, relating to the California State University.
- Immediately revoke the state tax-exempt status of these organizations.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> United States today. United States today.
- federal,</c> crossing state lines, state and federal, crossing state lines, state and federal, or<01
- United States and they are domiciled in the state in question.
- </c><04:09:04.080><c> citizen</c><04:09:04.798><c> and</c> States and uh, United States citizen and States
- </c> citizens of multiple states at once. citizens of multiple states at once.
Committee:
House Judiciary
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/29/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- We've actually been working with Lieutenant Nicholas state for these types of cases um and state for
- the state.
- the State Police as well.
- the State Police as well.
- </c> State I agree what was what was stated State I agree what was what was stated at<05:50:43.798><c
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Father, we thank you for the men and women, the state legislators here who have devoted 60 full days
- They coordinated a multi-state rescue operation.
- She walked the halls of Norfolk State, a place where her dreams were nurtured.
- House Bill 77 authorizes local and state police to enforce federal traffic laws. Mr.
- This conference report relates to charitable gaming, Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 16, 2026 - PM
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Please state your name and we'll hear your testimony on House Bill 126. >> Burlington, Wyoming.
- We need only to look at Texas for where bills like this lead.
- I can only imagine the emotional and psychological state of a younger person facing the same dilemma
- If the state wants to assume responsibility for pregnant people, why not advance something like HB 64
- Please state your name and we'll hear your testimony. >> Uh, thank you, Madam Chairwoman.
Committee:
House Labor, Health & Social Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> such a huge loss for our state, Mr. such a huge loss for our state, Mr.
- </c> the history of the state of Minnesota. the history of the state of Minnesota.
- You're destroying this state.
- fund and state jurisdiction?
- </c><03:21:08.399><c> if</c> part by the state of state money and if part by the state of state money
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (09/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in state law. in state law.
- </c> covers state action. covers state action.
- </c> state cost. state cost.
- </c> we shouldn't be doing it as a state. we shouldn't be doing it as a state.
- A is whether you're an LEA or state. So A is whether you're an LEA or state.
Summary:
The Education Funding Committee’s higher education subcommittee met to discuss HB 443, HB 510, and related issues. The chair explained the subcommittee membership and noted that Representative Luno was absent and replaced by Representative Bricky, with other full committee members allowed to participate in discussion but not final votes. No votes were taken during this meeting, and the chair said final subcommittee recommendations would likely come in the first week of November.
On HB 443, which concerns terms of appointment to the Higher Education Commission, the chair described the bill as intended to let the governor replace members who are not attending or no longer representing the appointing organization. He said the prior governor supported the idea, but the current governor’s office believes the bill is unnecessary because nonattendance or loss of representation would already amount to resignation or removal. Members raised questions about legal authority and whether the same principle should apply to other boards. The chair said he was leaning toward finding the bill not needed, but would continue discussion later.
The committee then spent most of the meeting on HB 510, which would establish due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty at public higher education institutions and address collective bargaining issues. Supporters, including Representatives Papovich and Brown, argued the bill would provide clear, minimum protections, especially because campus rules are lengthy and vary by institution; Brown also suggested adding an independent ombudsman or representation for students. Opponents, including Representatives Burton and Bricky, said existing campus regulations already provide due process and that the bill could interfere with campus governance and collective bargaining. The chair and others discussed whether the bill’s definitions should be aligned with existing law to avoid confusion, and several members suggested using existing statutory definitions or cross-references. The chair also said the bill would apply only when disciplinary action is involved, not as a general challenge to DEI policies, though members referenced recent national examples involving DEI-related disputes as context.