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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- $12</c><00:05:10.560><c> at</c><00:05:10.759><c> 65</c><00:05:11.320><c> years</c><00:05:11.880><c> Iowa
- </c><00:05:12.400><c> free</c> South Dakota $12 at 65 years Iowa free South Dakota $12 at 65 years Iowa
- Representative Gillman, I appreciate the attention to the school bus program.
- Representative Gillman, I appreciate the attention to the school bus program.
- Representative Gillman asked about the electric school bus program.
Keywords:
human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c> enrollments we've seen in rural Iowa, enrollments we've seen in rural Iowa, Massachusetts,<00:45
- </c> member groups, cities, towns, school member groups, cities, towns, school districts<01:23:10.560
- care on both the city and the um school care on both the city and the school<01:50:15.280><c> side.
- But you don't sit on any of school side.
- </c> >> We have representatives on both school >> We have representatives on both school
Committee:
Senate Finance
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- They have a school of nursing program in Owensboro, a BSN program attached within the hospital that the
- They have a school of nursing program in Owensboro, a BSN program attached within the hospital that the
- Relatedly, just this week, Iowa, which in its rural health transformation application indicated that
- </c><00:21:00.559><c> this</c><00:21:00.799><c> week,</c><00:21:01.280><c> um</c><00:21:01.520><c> Iowa
- ,</c> Uh relatedly, just this week, um Iowa, Uh relatedly, just this week, um Iowa, which<00:21:02.400
Committee:
House Health Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 02/19/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- and Medical Systems so County school and Medical Systems so their<00:09:17.160><c> children</c><00:09
- I'm testifying on behalf of my union, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa.
- Wisconsin and Iowa both do exactly what the governor's budget is doing. We operate in both states.
- both do exactly Wisconsin state of Iowa both do exactly what<00:27:01.080><c> the</c><00:27:01.159><
- </c> as well as school as well as school districts<01:20:28.960><c> just</c><01:20:29.080><c> to</c><
Committees:
Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And 23% of physicians school in 2024.
- He asked for support. to uh raise them through high school, to uh raise them through high school, but
- This would compel schools to participate and offer parents an opportunity to opt out of it.
- I traveled as a nurse for four years throughout Alaska, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
- In Iowa, I had up to eight with it.
Bills:
HF1925
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
05/11/2026 - Senate Director Nominations
Transcript Highlights:
- Kentucky, when the Army allowed me the opportunity to delay my entry onto active duty to go to law school
- Went from there, I went to airborne school and I learned how to jump out of airplanes, trained by these
- They also do education and intervention, so they'll go out to the schools and try to prevent folks from
- You had the governors of Alaska, Iowa...”
- “You had the governors of Alaska, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, and Wyoming all formally ask, at the advice
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Director Nominations held a confirmation hearing for John Connolly, the current Adjutant General and Director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). Connolly described his background in the Army, National Guard, and military law, and outlined DEMA’s dual mission of supporting the Arizona National Guard and emergency management. He emphasized readiness, modernization of aging aircraft and facilities, growth in capabilities such as drones and electronic warfare, partnerships to restore helicopter training at Silver Bell, and stewardship of resources. He also discussed DEMA’s border-related missions, including Task Force Safe at Nogales, counter-drug operations, and use of artificial intelligence to monitor drone activity and build a common operating picture for law enforcement.
Committee members questioned Connolly about his interview and vetting process, his role in emergency management, disaster response in Gila County, support for rural counties and tribes, and services for Guard members and families through the Integrated Resilience Operations Center. Several members pressed him on military discipline, lawful orders, classified information, and the distinction between war and hostilities. Senator Rogers focused on chain of command, combat readiness, and whether Connolly’s JAG background prepared him to lead a combat-oriented force; Connolly responded that his role is to provide ready forces, follow civilian authority, and ensure troops have training, equipment, and family support. He also said he had experience advising commanders and teaching lawful versus unlawful orders.
A major point of contention came when members questioned Connolly about the 2021 COVID-19 vaccination mandate for the Guard and whether he had treated it as unlawful or unconstitutional. Connolly said it was a lawful order at the time and that exemption processes existed under the regulations. The hearing also turned to immigration enforcement, emergency powers, and whether the Guard should support ICE; Connolly said the Guard is a support function and would respond to a direct request through the governor, but he could not identify a specific scenario in the abstract. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the committee appeared to continue its review after testimony and questioning.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Kentucky, when the Army allowed me the opportunity to delay my entry onto active duty to go to law school
- Went from there, I went to airborne school, and I learned how to jump out of airplanes, trained by these
- They also do education and intervention, so they'll go out to the schools and they try to prevent folks
- You had the governors of Alaska, Iowa... ...you had the governors of Alaska, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska
- in connection... ...with me making my constituency aware that they were outside of an elementary school
Committee:
Senate Director Nominations
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine perspectives from the field, focusing on farmer and rancher views on the agricultural economy. Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- A new farm bill is an opportunity to increase purchases of locally grown foods for schools, hospitals
- But investing in school nutrition programs and WIC programs. and encouraging and requiring the consumption
- Senator Welch, for co-authoring the bipartisan Whole Mountain for Health the Kids Act to fix our school
- In the last few months we have seen over 7 million birds just in Iowa alone that have been impacted and
- I'll submit my question for the record, but this also coming from Iowa, the number one pork producing
Keywords:
agriculture, avian flu, bipartisan farm bill, economic challenges, poultry, dairy, specialty crops
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on crucial discussions surrounding the challenges faced by the agriculture sector, particularly concerning avian flu and its impact on poultry and dairy producers. Members provided insights into the economic struggles within the industry, emphasizing the need for a new bipartisan farm bill that addresses the diverse needs of specialty crop and livestock producers. Witnesses from various agricultural sectors spoke about their experiences, illustrating the high costs, regulatory burdens, and emerging diseases that threaten their operations. The meeting underscored a commitment to exploring solutions that will help maintain market stability and ensure food security.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- making the choice to leave the public schools to the private schools.
- Whether they be the neighborhood public school. school, a charter school, home school, or even a private
- school.
- If a school, if a public school cannot provide services to a child with special needs schools legally
- My office has heard from students, parents, teachers, staff, from public schools. schools, private schools
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 28, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Career and Technology School in Everett. Career and Technology School in Everett.
- </c> especially those in Iowa. especially those in Iowa.
- </c><03:20:54.800><c> The</c> the school couldn't do anything. The the school couldn't do anything.
- intimate images at their schools.
- It happened to one of my their schools.
Bills:
SB146 , HR973 , HR859 , HR906 , HB2449 , HB2399 , HR866 , HB2482 , HB2444 , HB2458 , HB1721 , HB2480 , HB1479 , HB1442 , HR1402 , HR617 , HR452
Keywords:
nonconsensual, visual depictions, digital forgery, intimate content, online platforms, privacy, protection, harm prevention, John F. Kennedy Center, Donald J. Trump, Federal arts funding, memorial designation, cultural institutions, Congressional authority, public arts programs, Hampden-Sydney College, anniversary, higher education, civic responsibility, liberal arts
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/17/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- MSBOA provides over 60% of the school buses used to transport Minnesota's children to and from school-related
- children to and from school Minnesota's children to and from school related<00:03:14.200><c> activities
- </c> over 230,000 miles every school over 230,000 miles every school day<00:03:23.799><c> msboa</c><00
- </c> children boarding or exiting the school children boarding or exiting the school bus<00:04:16.680
- </c><00:21:27.600><c> bus</c> are no children outside the school bus are no children outside the school
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 01/30/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Up next, we have Kate Lynch with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa.
- I'm here to testify on behalf of my union, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa.
- 59.000><c> Healthcare</c><00:58:59.480><c> Minnesota</c><00:59:00.000><c> and</c><00:59:00.160><c> Iowa
- </c> with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa if<00:59:00.559>
- I'm a vice Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa I'm a vice president<00:59:30.640><c> of</c><00:59:30.839><
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 5, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- How would this really work in real time with our school districts finishing school at the end of June
- In July, they are closing up school because sometimes there is still summer school, and the actual time
- In all honesty, it should be done before the school year begins because teachers get paid when the school
- What is negotiated between a union and a school district is different in every school district.
- School System.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, more than 20 states have menstrual products in public schools and public facilities.
- Cabral's bill on school interpreters.
- DESE also monitors school districts directly to ensure they're complying with the law.
- Well, I think the whole issue of starting school—let's talk about children, starting school at the time
- So it doesn't make sense to go to permanent daylight and start school later.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard testimony on several bills. Senator Mike Moore supported S. 2185, which would delay implementation of the heavy-duty omnibus/advanced clean truck requirements while requiring the Commonwealth to purchase or lease electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles starting in 2025; he argued the delay is needed because infrastructure, grid capacity, vehicle availability, and costs are not yet ready. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2156/H. 3318, which would require free menstrual products in public buildings, with advocates and students describing period poverty and the need to treat menstrual products like other basic restroom supplies. Senator John Keenan testified for S. 2158, a bill to let municipal light plants protect proprietary and competitively sensitive information from public disclosure while keeping board meetings and minutes open, saying it would help level the playing field against larger competitors.
A major portion of the hearing focused on S. 2125/H. 3384, the language access and inclusion bill. Testimony from the AAPI Commission, Mass Speaks coalition members, Mass Appleseed, MLRI, ATASK, MAPC, the Boston Bar Association, Mass Advocates for Children, and others described barriers faced by limited-English-proficient residents in accessing MassHealth, DCF, courts, domestic violence services, schools, and other state services. Witnesses cited untranslated documents, inadequate interpretation, delays, and the burden placed on bilingual staff and children; several also pointed to recent federal moves toward English-only policy as making state action more urgent. Committee members asked questions about implementation, interpreter availability, and the role of technology and remote participation, and the chair noted the bill had been reported favorably in a prior session and intended to be again.
The committee also heard testimony on time-zone legislation. Dr. Karin Johnson, representing sleep medicine interests, supported H. 3405 for permanent standard time and opposed S. 2157 for permanent daylight saving time, arguing that standard time better aligns with circadian rhythms and health, while permanent daylight saving time would worsen morning darkness and sleep disruption. Members questioned the strength of the scientific evidence and discussed school start times, geography, and whether Massachusetts should align with neighboring states. No votes were taken during the hearing, and testimony continued on additional bills as the session progressed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/25/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- students to healthcare more high school students to healthcare careers<01:02:26.400><c> through</c><
- </c><01:03:53.680><c> or</c> places like pharmacies or schools or places like pharmacies or schools or
- So sometimes if you don't have access at your home but you could go to the school or to the pharmacy
- or to um the could go to the school or to um the pharmacy<01:15:51.600><c> and</c><01:15:51.679><c>
- Where were your rotations in medical school?'
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 41st Legislative Day Jun 25th, 2026
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I come from Smyrna High School.
- So my mom got up for the school bus for 31 years, she said.
- Senate Bill 322 addresses two related issues affecting local school funding in Delaware: how school districts
- Association of School Administrators and the vice president of the school business officials.
- But currently, the process as it is right now is every five years, school district through the school
Summary:
The House convened with Girl State participants presiding for part of the session, including introductions of the student leadership and a unanimous voice vote passing House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the young women participating in Delaware Girl State. The chamber also welcomed congressional interns and other guests, accepted the prior day’s minutes, and observed a moment of silence for Nathan Cynix and Kara Feeley before prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to tributes for Representative Ron Gray, who was recognized for his 14 years of service and his work on issues such as bond bills, dredging, bike paths, small business, constituent service, and agriculture-related funding. Multiple members from both parties praised his humor, honesty, mentorship, and dedication to the House and his district. Gray responded with extended remarks reflecting on his family legacy, legislative service, and appreciation for colleagues and staff, and the chamber later sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at his request.
The House then received communications, including Senate messages returning several bills and informing the chamber of Senate passage of additional measures. Members were also told that the FY27 bond bill, House Bill 500, had been placed on desks as a gift for review. The House read in Consent Agenda S, which included House Bill 476, House Joint Resolution 13, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 168, Senate Bill 297, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319, and Senate Joint Resolution 21, and began a roll call vote on the consent agenda.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Feb 10th, 2026
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- As a law student, I had the opportunity to participate in the 2004 Iowa presidential caucus.
- With a few hundred voters packed into an elementary school gym, I watched as voters were sent to this
- lawyer by trade and actually worked at a law firm where I did election law when I graduated from law school
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Election Laws
Keywords:
ranked choice voting, instant runoff voting, RCV, Bedford, municipal elections, town offices, local option, ballot question, election reform, plurality voting, multi-seat elections, single-seat elections, town clerk, tie-breaking, ballot tabulation, Boston elections, voter preference, local government
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- , at lunch, after school.
- have them uh before school, at lunch, after<00:05:45.759><c> school.
- It does differ between the large schools and the small schools too as to the usage.
- and the small schools too large schools and the small schools too as<00:31:28.640><c> to</c><00:31:28.799
- </c> the schools then. Is that correct? the schools then. Is that correct?
Committee:
Senate Education
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, May 15, 2026 - AM
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- . school. school.
- School to Scrubs, that's it. workshops. School to Scrubs, that's it.
- </c> who had 14, 15, 16 years of schooling. who had 14, 15, 16 years of schooling.
- </c> yield from a medical school program. yield from a medical school program.
- </c> classes or schools or whatever. classes or schools or whatever.
Committee:
Joint Labor, Health & Social Services
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Banking, Business, Insurance - Technology Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Delaware corporation, but I do not operate here, but I'm only operating in, let's say, the state of Iowa
- comment: there's undoubtedly, it's not about nexus to be in a Delaware-registered corporation based in Iowa
- that there's, undoubtedly, it's not about nexus to be in a Delaware registered corporation based in Iowa
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, but much of the meeting focused on House Bill 306, which would require disclosure when a consumer is interacting with a chatbot rather than a human. Sponsor Senator Townsend described it as a consumer protection measure and said the bill is meant to keep pace with rapidly changing AI technology. Committee members and witnesses raised concerns about the bill’s enforcement structure, especially private rights of action and penalties that could apply even without actual consumer harm. The Department of Justice said the bill would apply where the conduct has a Delaware nexus, and that the disclosure requirement is the key consumer protection. Industry witnesses and chambers of commerce opposed the bill as drafted, arguing it would create broad compliance burdens and expose businesses to excessive litigation risk without a harm requirement or clearer safe harbor language.
Earlier in the meeting, the committee discussed House Bill 429, which would update Delaware’s step therapy exception process to include biosimilars and interchangeable biologics. Senator Poore and supporters from Highmark and the Department of Insurance said the bill would modernize insurance law, improve access to effective treatments, and reduce costs; they cited national savings from biosimilars and said the bill has agency support. Members asked about Delaware-specific savings, patient switching, and how the process would work, but no vote was taken during the discussion. The committee also heard House Bill 310, which would exclude large data centers from Blue Collar Jobs Act tax credits; the sponsor said the bill is intended to ensure large energy users contribute more to state and local revenues, while supporters and opponents debated competitiveness and community impacts. House Bill 406, on allowing insureds to choose their auto repair shop, and Senate Bill 347, a cleanup bill related to medical debt collection and personal property levies, were also presented without opposition in the hearing. House Bill 253, concerning who may receive letters testamentary or of administration, was described as a cleanup to align statute with existing practice. The committee approved the meeting minutes, but the transcript does not show final votes on the bills discussed.