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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:30 am
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the son of an immigrant and a first-generation American. I am also a veteran.
- I'm a general pediatrician in Mattapan.
- We are hurting, harming, and damaging a whole generation.
- Generations from now, people will see that.
- Generations from now, people will see what we did. Did we go along with this? Did we stand up?
Summary:
The hearing focused on the Safe Communities Act, House 2580 and Senate 1681, along with related proposals to limit local and state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, prohibit 287(g) agreements, and expand legal defense for immigrants. Most testimony came from advocates, attorneys, labor leaders, health care professionals, educators, and community members who argued that fear of ICE discourages immigrants from reporting crimes, seeking medical care, attending school, or cooperating with courts, and that a clear statewide policy would improve public safety, due process, and trust in institutions. Several speakers described personal or client experiences involving domestic violence, trafficking, workplace abuse, or children affected by deportation, and many emphasized economic harms to workers, families, and small businesses.
Health care witnesses said immigration enforcement is causing patients to miss appointments, avoid emergency rooms, and delay preventive care, with resulting public health consequences. Labor and education representatives said immigrant workers and students are increasingly fearful, and that the state should not allow local police to act as ICE agents or enter 287(g) agreements. ACLU and coalition witnesses cited examples they said showed existing or recent collaboration between local agencies and ICE, including courthouse alerts, vehicle stops, and use of municipal spaces, while also arguing that the bill would still allow cooperation on criminal matters and public safety emergencies. One witness opposed the bill, arguing that serious criminal offenders should be deported and defending ICE’s role.
Committee members asked several questions about whether the harms described were widespread or anecdotal, and about the distinction between assisting ICE in civil immigration arrests versus responding to violent or public safety emergencies. Witnesses said the bill was aimed at civil immigration enforcement, not criminal investigations or emergency situations. At the end of the hearing, a committee member requested a study on immigration enforcement’s effect on emergency room wait times, and the committee then adjourned without taking a vote on the legislation.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM. Jun 2nd, 2026
AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM.
Transcript Highlights:
- But I'm sure you all have heard that farmers and small business people in general are a lot like puppies
- We have Dollar General... And urban core communities where we don't have grocery stores.
- We have Dollar Generals or these fast food restaurants, or in many cases, just a convenience store.
- They closed a Dollar General and moved it across the expressway.
- Dollar General really doesn't provide the kind of food we're talking about.
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from its October 27 meeting and then heard testimony on the economic and regulatory effects of Arkansas’s raw milk law, Act 698. Clinton Ballard of Milk and Honey Hill Farm said the law helped his family farm expand from 8 to 12 cows and from serving about 75 families to about 150, increasing sales by roughly $50,000 and allowing about $10,000 in raw cheese sales through retail outlets. He argued the law supports small-farm income, food security, and local processing, but said state health agencies still do not inspect raw milk producers unless they sell to a commercial buyer, which he said limits access to USDA grants and other opportunities. He and members discussed safety practices, including rapid chilling, sick-animal removal, sanitation, customer education, and whether any optional state certification or inspection program should be created without adding burdensome regulation.
Members asked about herd management, bee production, market channels, and whether raw milk producers should receive training or certification. Ballard said his farm uses Jerseys, removes sick cows from production, sells on-farm and through retail locations, and relies on best-practice guidance from groups such as the Weston A. Price Foundation and the Raw Milk Institute. Several members expressed support for consumer choice but also raised concerns about food safety, especially for children and pregnant women, and about possible “mission creep” if the state creates a voluntary inspection or training system. The discussion ended without any vote or formal action on the raw milk issue.
The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Terrence Bolden of TLB Enterprises on hydroponic and container-based farming as a response to food insecurity, food deserts, and workforce needs. Bolden described a three-year career and technical education model using retrofitted shipping containers to grow food year-round with low water and energy use, paired with training in drones, robotics, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship. He said pilot projects are underway or planned with UAPB, the Little Rock School District, and other partners, and projected that five regional hubs could create significant economic impact and multiple jobs per container. Members asked about costs, target communities, school partnerships, food desert locations, and whether the model could include aquaponics or protein production; Bolden said the program is intended as a public-private partnership and that the committee could tour a container site once it is operational. The meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM. Jun 2nd, 2026
AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM.
Transcript Highlights:
- But I'm sure you all have heard that farmers and small business people in general are a lot like puppies
- We have Dollar Generals or these fast food restaurants or, in many cases, just a convenience store.
- They come from other sources, public-private foundations, other opportunities for generating revenue
- They closed Dollar General and moved it across the expressway. Dollar General really does...
- Dollar General really doesn’t provide the kind of food we’re talking about.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Plaquemines has produced severance taxes to the State General Fund and an enormous amount dating back
- And since that time period, Plaquemines has given about $2.7 billion into the State General Fund, just
- In the last five years, we average $65 million a year into the State General Fund. Excuse me. Sure.
- The state takes its state general fund down to somewhere between $79,000 and $100,000.
- If you go over the number of patients, what's it going to do to the State General Fund there?
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
Medicaid, reimbursement, ambulatory surgical centers, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, healthcare funding, Louisiana Department of Health, surgical procedures, TOPS-Tech, scholarship, education, eligibility, college credit, dual enrollment, state funding, HB 488, Belle Chasse Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge Merit-Based Special Fund, Plaquemines Parish
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 20th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also provides the California Attorney General and individual voters with additional tools to
- It also gives the Attorney General sweeping oversight authority over local election... opposition to
- It also gives the Attorney General sweeping oversight authority over local election...
- The Attorney General is... Senator Cervantes, you may now close. Thank you, Madam President.
- The Attorney General is the highest law enforcement officer in our state.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma Education Commission Apr 30th, 2026
Oklahoma Education Commission
Transcript Highlights:
- And they're written general enough, Karen, that I think, is it 1734? Yes. Yeah.
- Okay, so we've got a general amount there, and we'll continue to negotiate on that.
- So you might kind of go over generally the members of that advisory council.
- You, sir, General Stiegel, you don't want to talk? Okay.
- And I think making that available to our general population is something that's important.
Committee:
House Oklahoma Education Commission
Summary:
The commission met with a quorum and introduced Brett Farley, who was discussed as a possible partner to help strengthen the nonprofit side of the commission’s work. Members also welcomed a new participant, Naomi Janes of Owasso Public Schools, who described her role in instructional technology and AI integration. The group spent much of the meeting on planning for the upcoming AI symposium, including venue logistics, room and meal costs, audio-visual expenses, fundraising progress, keynote and vendor participation, and ideas for breakout sessions and after-hours demonstrations. Members discussed keeping attendee contact information private unless permission is obtained, and they also considered future regional meetings and year-round follow-up to sustain momentum beyond the symposium.
A major portion of the meeting focused on legislation and grant strategy. Michael provided an update on House Bill 1782, saying floor amendments had been filed and that the bill now includes authority for agencies to pursue gifts and donations, an expanded advisory council, broader research purposes, and a fund structure that can support multi-year projects without fiscal-year pressure. He also reviewed Senate Bill 1734, which would require parental disclosure, allow opt-outs, and require reporting on data minimization and privacy compliance for AI tools used in schools. Members discussed how the commission could help schools, families, and the public understand AI policy and how the new law might shape future recommendations.
The group also reviewed several grant efforts. Anna reported on the NSF TechABLE/AI HubZone proposal, a three-year, $1 million-per-year opportunity with a June 15 letter-of-intent deadline and July 15 full proposal deadline, and noted plans to include staff positions to support the project. She also updated the group on a rural health care transformation proposal of roughly $700,000 and asked for follow-up on its status. In addition, Anna outlined a broader K-20 pipeline concept centered on a shared learner record and microcredential system that would connect K-12, CareerTech, higher education, libraries, and workforce systems, with tools such as Career Coach and Skill of Eye to link credentials to jobs. Members generally supported the idea, noting benefits for transcript portability, special populations, teacher certification, and workforce alignment. The commission agreed to meet again on June 14 at 1:00 p.m., and the meeting adjourned after a brief announcement of an informal AI book club for the summer.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 27th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- is Serini Konduru and Annette Levi, whom we thank for their dedication to developing these next generation
- These are the next generation of agriculture leaders that will carry the torch for food-producing counties
- It's our responsibility to protect it, not just for today, but for generations to come.
- Over 50,000 ...than the general public, 17 years shorter.
- the confusion, SB 1285 clarifies and codifies that Welfare and Institutions Code Section 782 is a general
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The requirements of backup generators and fuel on-site remain, but we're amending the words to allow
- another alternative power generation source.
- only install what is allowed per state and federal guidelines, so right now it only allows for generators
- These precautions were put in place because folks were generally worried, the same way you felt that
- And we generally dismiss those rather quickly.
Bills:
HB689 , HB742 , HB926 , HB946 , HB948 , HB1028 , HB1095 , HB1114 , HB1121 , HB1155 , HB1185 , HB1217 , HB1220 , HB1227 , HCR76
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
public assistance, child welfare, benefit adjustment, DCFS, LDH, fraud detection, household reporting, Medicaid, immunization, healthcare eligibility, Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program, health policy, vaccination requirements, vaccination status, vaccine mandate, medical freedom, medical autonomy, public buildings, public access, government services
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/06/2026 - Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on the Department of Child Safety
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on the Department of Child Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Generally, about 12% of children come into care because of a child’s behaviors.
- Generally, about 12% of children come into care because of a child’s behaviors.
- So this is all per 1,000 children in the general population.
- So a little bit higher than the general population.
- I want to recognize Attorney General Alex Ritchie from San Carlos.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Our agency receives no general fund tax dollars for operation, staffing, or maintenance.
- Our agency receives no general fund tax dollars for operation, staffing, or maintenance.
- Our operational funding is generated through our user-pay revenue model, including our park entrance
- Our agency receives no general fund tax dollars for operation, staffing, or maintenance.
- I do think we need to look at some general...
Summary:
The committee opened with a lengthy chair’s statement about Department of Child Safety oversight, saying prior hearings had revealed systemic failures in communication, child placement oversight, response times, transparency, and accountability. The chair said the committee would continue pursuing reforms through legislation and ongoing reporting requirements. Members then discussed allegations involving child trafficking in congregate care settings and the need for separate legal representation for children who are victims of crimes, with one member saying the state and AG’s office were aware of trafficking issues and that outside representation was necessary.
The committee then heard and voted on several bills. SB 1141, dealing with presidential electors if a candidate dies, withdraws, or becomes incapacitated before the Electoral College meets, received support from the sponsor and outside groups and passed 4-3. SB 1186, requiring disclosure of certain things of value by companies seeking government contracts or grants, also passed. SB 1808, concerning display of certain flags in HOA and planned community settings, passed after the sponsor said it was intended to protect the ability to fly the Israeli flag. SB 1050, providing a lifetime state parks pass for certain veterans, passed after adoption of an amendment expanding eligibility to some disabled veterans; Arizona State Parks testified neutral but warned of revenue impacts, while members debated the fiscal note and support for veterans.
The committee also passed SB 1140, which creates a misdemeanor expungement process for certain people, including trafficking survivors, after testimony from anti-trafficking advocates and service providers who said it would help survivors rebuild their lives while excluding serious offenses. SB 1437, requiring public records to be provided in the least expensive electronic form when possible, passed over opposition from some local government groups. SB 1246, raising the delinquency threshold before a condominium lien foreclosure can occur, passed unanimously. SB 1664, lowering signature requirements for constable candidates in large counties, passed unanimously. Finally, SB 1338, making certain noncitizens ineligible for state or local public benefits, passed 4-3. The meeting ended with members offering farewells and thanks to one another and staff, and the committee adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/17/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- I would have to look in generally how much we've collected, but I know that for the most part, most if
- not all of the enforcement compliance fines we collect go back to the general fund.
- If you drive into Tartosa, we have a fountain, we have beautiful parks in general, and we have the green
- Senate Bill 1419 additionally outlines the disclosures in a distributed energy generation system, or
- It also mandates a distributed energy generation lease cannot begin until the system is approved by a
Summary:
The committee heard several water and energy-related measures. SB 1200, as amended by a Griffin strike-everything amendment, addressed the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ treatment of certain “conduit lakes” in active management areas. ADWR testified neutral on the bill but opposed the amendment as written, saying it could grandfather in lakes that are currently in violation of the lakes statute and create water-management concerns. HOA and industry witnesses argued the bill would simply clarify and restore a prior interpretation for existing communities that rely on lakes to move groundwater and effluent for irrigation, while avoiding costly redesigns. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then passed SB 1200 with a due pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote.
The committee then considered SB 1419, which would tighten consumer protections for residential rooftop solar sales and installations by adding disclosure, inspection, and contractor-responsibility requirements. County and solar-industry witnesses said the bill was the product of a lengthy stakeholder process and was intended to address misleading sales practices and roof-damage concerns, while noting additional floor amendments were still expected. The committee adopted the Griffin amendment and passed SB 1419 with a due pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote, with two members voting present. SB 1447, which extends certain groundwater withdrawal fee exemptions and fund deadlines in the Pinal Active Management Area, was supported by irrigation and municipal water users as a needed bridge for infrastructure and conservation efforts amid Colorado River uncertainty; it passed 7-1. SB 1560, increasing the maximum single loan from the water supply development revolving fund from $3 million to $20 million, was backed by WIFA as necessary to meet larger rural water project needs; it passed 8-1.
Finally, the committee heard SCM 1004, a memorial asking Congress to clearly define the EPA’s powers and duties. One speaker opposed it as unnecessary, but the memorial was approved on a 6-2 vote. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Its long-term structural deficit has been addressed through debt in some years and temporary General
- Institutions generally understand what their obligations are.
- That is a generational trauma that could happen to them by thinking that they would be able to get a
- Because the fee for a service should generally match what we are charging for that service.
- It's important for the sector in general.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 16th, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- The general fund is how these cost settlements are funded for the state share.
- The general fund is how these cost settlements are funded for the state share.
- And supplemental payments to hospitals after federal match totaled $548 million, and no general revenue
- But we have not had any, in general, pushback on paying it.
- I don't have a specific answer, but there are some general statistics out there on how we pay that I
Summary:
The subcommittee met to review Department of Human Services hospital payments in Arkansas Medicaid, with DHS Secretary Janet Mann and Deputy Secretary Misty Eubanks presenting first, followed by Arkansas Hospital Association Executive Vice President Jody Ann Tritt and a brief comment from Arkansas Children’s. DHS outlined the main hospital payment streams: fee-for-service per diem payments, upper payment limit (UPL) supplemental payments, cost settlements, and smaller payments such as graduate medical education and disproportionate share hospital funds. Members asked for plain-language explanations of cost settlements, why per diem rates vary by hospital type, and why UPL applies to private hospitals. DHS said cost settlements and UPL are mechanisms to help offset Medicaid underpayment, with SFY 2025 hospital payments totaling hundreds of millions of dollars and no general revenue used for supplemental payments beyond the state share funded through hospital assessments and related financing structures.
Committee members focused heavily on whether Arkansas hospitals are adequately reimbursed and why rural hospitals struggle. Tritt explained that critical access hospitals, rural emergency hospitals, PPS hospitals, and specialty hospitals operate under different federal and state rules, and said lower per diem rates for some facilities help with cash flow and later cost settlement adjustments. She said Arkansas hospitals are under financial strain, citing a negative patient services margin statewide and noting that Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers all contribute to the problem. She also said the association had just authorized a statewide survey of hospital finances and costs, which she expected would take about a year to complete.
A major theme was commercial insurance reimbursement. Tritt argued Arkansas hospitals are paid far less than hospitals in neighboring states even though premiums are similar, and said administrative burdens, prior authorizations, and denials add to the problem. She said hospitals receive about 52 to 53 cents on the dollar for Medicaid costs without UPL and about 78 cents with UPL, still below cost. Members also discussed Medicare wage index issues, Medicare Advantage, and whether hospitals could use technology or alternative arrangements to improve finances. No votes were taken on the hospital presentation.
At the end of the meeting, DHS provided a brief update on Living Choices and assisted living reimbursement. Officials said one assisted living facility, Pillars of the Community in Crossett, had announced closure, with nine waiver clients being transitioned to other settings. DHS said the current cost reporting period was underway and that a new rate study could be ready for review before the end of the fiscal year if reports were submitted on time. Members also asked about the broader waiver plan, and DHS said the next waiver iteration would likely be brought back to the committee in the summer.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Mar 9th, 2026
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Do I call you General Counsel or Madam Secretary? I call you General Counsel, Madam Secretary.
- And I would say we even need to be careful about some general statement about, “Have you ever violated
- I will say in general that... ...in this industry.
- I will say in general that I was just voted Best Industry Lawyer for the state of Missouri for 2026,
- That was nice, but on top of it, I mean, to start a business in general, as we know, most businesses
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules met to review Missouri marijuana microbusiness rule amendments, especially 19 CSR 100-1.060 and 19 CSR 100-1.190. The Department of Cannabis Regulation explained that the changes were intended to clarify what it means for a microbusiness to be “owned and operated” by eligible individuals, move compliance review earlier in the application process, and address repeated instances where licenses were later found to be controlled by ineligible or noncompliant parties. The department said it had used stakeholder outreach, town halls, listening sessions, and public comments in drafting the rules, and noted that 25 standalone comments were received during formal rulemaking.
Committee members focused heavily on whether the rules were too broad, whether they effectively punished applicants for past agency revocations, and whether the department had clear authority to impose a lifetime ban on people denied or revoked under the ownership-and-operation provisions. Several members argued the language should be narrowed to intentional or egregious violations and better tied to specific conduct rather than prior agency action. Witnesses from the public, including applicants and attorneys, testified that the department’s guidance on “predatory practices” and acceptable ownership structures had been unclear, that some applicants relied on consultant arrangements later deemed problematic, and that similar agreements were treated inconsistently. Others supported stronger enforcement, saying the rules were needed to prevent manipulation of social equity applicants and preserve the constitutional requirements of the program.
The committee also discussed training and technical assistance requirements, the five-day document deadline, and whether the department should provide more concrete guidance or model forms. Members raised concerns that the proposed definitions could burden small or first-time business owners and that some applicants might be unfairly penalized despite acting in good faith. No substantive vote on the rule package was taken; instead, the committee voted to adjourn and return on Thursday after working with the department on possible corrections, clarifications, or amendments.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It limits our choices, and it limits our next generation.
- It says Idaho believes future generations deserve better.
- Generations working hard hand in hand, Building our dreams, saying, 'Yes, we can.'
- Together we, the people of Idaho, can forge a future where that freedom is enshrined for generations
- Without objection, the Senate will advance to the 14th order of business, consideration of general orders
Summary:
The Senate met with all 35 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal. Several guests and school groups were recognized throughout the day, and the chamber later paused for an Idaho Day celebration featuring historical remarks, music, and presentations on Idaho history and agriculture.
In floor action, the Senate adopted House Concurrent Resolution 24 honoring fallen firefighters Battalion Chiefs Frank Harwood and John Morrison, Jr., and recognizing the recovery of Engineer David Tisdell. It also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 encouraging advancement of used nuclear fuel reprocessing in Idaho and supporting the state’s role at the Idaho National Laboratory, and Senate Joint Memorial 112 urging Congress to pursue a balanced budget amendment and fiscal discipline. The Senate then introduced several new bills, including measures on appropriations, administrative rules, elections, pharmacy benefit managers, utilities, abortion trafficking, educator disclosure, and whistleblower protections.
The Senate passed Senate Bill 1241, as amended, which protects working animals and clarifies its applicability; supporters described it as preserving Idaho’s agricultural and Western heritage while preserving local authority over health, safety, and animal care. The Committee of the Whole later considered Senate Bills 1224, 1326, and 1340, adopted amendments to each, and reported them back without recommendation, while several other bills were held in place or reported as progressing. The Senate adopted the committee report and then adjourned until the next day.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It limits our choices, and it limits our next generation.
- It says Idaho believes future generations deserve better.
- Generations working hard hand in hand, building our dreams saying, yes, we can.
- Together we, the people of Idaho, can forge a future where that freedom is enshrined for generations
- Without objection, the Senate will advance to the 14th order of business, consideration of general orders
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Subsection 1 is a general labeling requirement.
- The Idaho Attorney General is authorized to enforce this section if there is reason to believe a person
- The Attorney General may seek injunctive relief sufficient to prevent further violations.
- The Attorney General is funded out of general fund dollars, and so I'm wondering, have you had a conversation
- That they could be charged then and that the attorney general could find them.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- There are plenty of times, and I think we've seen that a lot with Minneapolis in general as of late,
- that general area and others within our country where, whether federal, state, local, or county police
- And plain and simple, when we're talking about this bill in general, we're talking about criminals, and
- And something I think we can do together on general orders.
- We'll support the motion to send to general orders. Thank you. Any further comments on?
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from February 25, 2026, then took up House Bill 685, which would add a sentencing enhancement when certain felonies and specified violent misdemeanors are committed while the offender is wearing a mask or disguise. The sponsor said the bill had been narrowed from an earlier version to avoid covering all crimes, and law enforcement witnesses from Nampa and Hailey, along with several public commenters, supported it as a tool for identification, prosecution, and deterrence. One member raised concerns about fiscal impacts and the bill’s provision allowing law enforcement to wear masks in some circumstances, but the bill was ultimately sent to the floor with a due-pass recommendation; the vote was unanimous except for one recorded nay.
The committee then considered House Bill 668 on child custody interference. The sponsor, drawing on a summer task force, said the bill was intended to address repeated failures to comply with custody orders by adding clearer guidance for law enforcement, affirmative defenses for legitimate delays, required welfare checks and reports, and a graduated penalty structure. Numerous parents and advocates testified in support, describing large legal costs, repeated denial of parenting time, and a lack of enforcement under current law. Some members and testifiers raised concerns that the bill’s revised language might unintentionally reduce penalties for the most serious conduct, especially cases involving taking a child out of state. After discussion, the committee amended course by sending the bill to general orders for further work, unanimously.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 696, which would expand the definition of prohibited sexual contact in correctional facilities to better address sexual abuse by prison staff. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by reports of abuse in Idaho prisons and was intended to clarify the law and strengthen accountability. Testimony from advocates and a survivor of abuse in custody strongly supported the bill, emphasizing the vulnerability of incarcerated women and the need for clearer legal protections. The committee approved the bill unanimously and sent it to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Eagleton Institute was the entity that did the study on the Maryland General Assembly decades ago that
- </c><00:05:12.560><c> Assembly</c> study on the Maryland General Assembly study on the Maryland General
- It authorizes the Carroll County Commissioners to issue up to 27 million in general obligation bonds.
- Can we generalize the words of our colleague? The President: We will try. We don't have it written.
- Can we generalize >> Yes, Mr. President.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- This specifies that water discharge permits, including general permits issued by the Department of Ecology
- This includes a treasurer for a candidate in the primary or general election of that year, a political
- committee expecting to participate in the primary or general election, an incidental committee, and
- My name is Kim Bradford, Deputy Director of the PDC, and I have Sean Flynn, our general counsel, with
- I think most could support additional general election C-4, approximately... ...general election C-4
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
state nickname, evergreen state, identity, cultural heritage, tourism, state cactus, symbolic designation, ecological significance, state symbols, SB 6044, Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Washington state holidays, RCW 1.16.050, state holiday recognition, religious observance, Hindu holiday, Sikh holiday, cultural recognition, paid holiday