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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/04/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Since 2002, the DNR has lowered the number of permits they're giving for bear hunters, with hopes to
- I just hope, you know, if this will make it easier for people, I'm willing to work with the DNR and,
- What it is doing is eliminating the opportunity for Minnesota consumers to buy the high-quality pens
- What it is doing is eliminating the opportunity for Minnesota consumers to buy the high-quality pens
- What it is doing is eliminating the opportunity for Minnesota consumers to buy the high-quality pens
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They are hoping for the $5 million capital budget request in order to complete the project. street, the
- So we are hoping for this to the other.
- Um, and I just hope we can be considered for the bonding bill for this year. So, thank you so much.
- Um and I just hope we can be<00:22:52.159><c> considered</c><00:22:52.480><c> for</c><00:22:52.640><c
- So, in closing, I simply hope that you consider our request for a direct appropriation, but frankly,
Bills:
HF2178 , HF942 , HF2470 , HF1043 , HF1287 , HF1229 , HF1230 , HF424 , HF571 , HF404 , HF910 , HF1055 , HF318 , HF319 , HF401 , HF609 , HF306 , HF1599 , HF1881
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
HF2178, Cohasset, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, public infrastructure, water tower, water infrastructure, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, Public Facilities Authority, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, local government aid, utility infrastructure, public works, infrastructure, stormwater
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HLT/HSH Joint Public Hearing - Fri Feb 7, 2025 @ 8:30 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- Mahalo nui for hearing this bill, and we hope the committee supports it.
- We hope you will too. Mahalo for the opportunity to provide this testimony.
- We hope you will too. Mahalo for the opportunity to provide this testimony.
- I hope that my heart, that you hear this, is about what’s best for the kids.
- This is not going to get you the results that you're hoping for.
Summary:
The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1462 on crisis services. Testimony from the Department of Law Enforcement, the Community Alliance on Prisons, and the Department of Health supported expanding behavioral health crisis services as an alternative to arrest or incarceration. Witnesses said additional crisis sites would help divert people in mental health crisis to appropriate care, and the Department of Health described its current crisis center in Ewa, including the need for renovations such as a padded room and the time required to get the facility operational. In response to questions, the department estimated the Ewa center’s budgeted cost at about $4.3 million, not including rent or startup repairs, and said a second site’s cost would depend on whether it was freestanding or attached to an existing facility.
The committee then heard House Bill 700 on cognitive assessments. The Executive Office on Aging supported the bill’s intent but asked that it be amended to make assessments optional rather than mandated, to pilot the program first, and to allow flexibility in handling HIPAA-protected data. SHPDA also supported the measure but said it should not be mandatory and suggested that payers reimburse for assessments when requested by patients, families, or physicians. The Alzheimer’s Association and caregivers strongly supported standardizing cognitive assessments to improve early detection and access to newer treatments, while noting the existing opt-out provision. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the bill but asked that the age 65 threshold be removed because cognitive decline can begin much earlier for people with Down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and related conditions. In response to a question, the Office on Aging said a pilot project could likely be done for about $150,000, with data security being the main added cost.
The final bill discussed was House Bill 237 on peer support programs. Testimony from Family Hui Hawaii, Early Childhood Action Strategy, peer support workers, and families described peer-to-peer programs as a cost-effective way to reduce isolation, strengthen families, and provide long-term community support. Speakers said these programs help parents and caregivers navigate crises, child welfare involvement, addiction recovery, and other challenges, and can have lasting benefits for children’s development and family stability. Several witnesses tied the bill to broader state goals, including infant and early childhood mental health, trauma-informed care, and child welfare reform. Written testimony from about a dozen organizations and individuals was also noted in support.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 16th, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- for Dr.
- And my hope for this entity is that as this bill progresses and as it comes into fruition after its signature
- for in this ticketing space is transferability, is really locking into. hoped for in this ticketing
- for All.
- So I hope that continues, but I'm certainly going to be voting for this bill today. Thank you.
Committee:
House Privacy and Consumer Protection
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 092 Apr 15th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe that this is a responsible reallocation from excess reserves for urgent, high-impact services
- I believe that this is a responsible reallocation from excess reserves for urgent, high-impact services
- </c><04:15:07.960><c> I</c><04:15:08.040><c> have</c> for urgent, high-impact services.
- I have for urgent, high-impact services.
- We hope you'll consider voting yes. Thank you. Thank you for the discussion on amendment 12.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We have someone who looks like Armano Marado speaking for the bill. Speaking for the bill.
- For Charlie Kirk.
- That date for me represents hope, youth leadership, and constructive participation in democracy.
- And thank you for your comments. Thanks for your support, President Gates.
- no for Tab 1.
Committee:
Senate Fiscal Policy
Summary:
The Committee on Fiscal Policy considered a long agenda of bills covering education, health, criminal justice, aging services, labor, and commemorative measures. Among the measures reported favorably were CS/SB 1062 creating Florida Speech and Debate Week and the Florida Debate Initiative; CS/SB 196 and CS/SB 864 establishing and protecting a Uterine Fibroid Research Database; CS/SB 432, as amended, adding restrictions on xylazine and nitrous oxide sales; CS/SB 1630 modernizing aging and disability services and guardianship oversight; SB 1112 on labor pool placement fees and registration; CS/SB 524 revising FDLE and medical examiner provisions; CS/SB 530 updating lottery operations; CS/SB 646 narrowing drug paraphernalia testing equipment exemptions to fentanyl, analogs, and xylazine; SB 676 strengthening animal cruelty penalties and the animal abuser database; CS/SB 1180 creating a recall process for community development district board members; CS/SB 800 increasing penalties for unlicensed engineering practice; CS/SB 1404 creating a memory care specialty license for assisted living facilities; SB 1072 creating an anti-Semitism task force; and CS/SB 1684 and CS/SB 1686 establishing and exempting records for a Parkinson’s Disease Registry.
The committee also took up several high-profile commemorative bills. CS/SB 194, designating October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance, drew extensive public testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing civic engagement and free speech and opponents criticizing Kirk’s rhetoric and the appropriateness of a state honor. The bill was reported favorably after a recorded vote. SB 174, designating Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue in Miami-Dade County, also drew significant opposition testimony on similar grounds and was reported favorably. A late-file amendment to a related remembrance measure was withdrawn after discussion. Other bills, including the speech and debate, fibroid research, aging services, labor pool, animal cruelty, engineering, memory care, anti-Semitism, and Parkinson’s registry measures, were generally supported by agency, advocacy, or stakeholder testimony and advanced without major opposition.
Several bills were amended before passage, including substitute or delete-all amendments on SB 432, SB 524, SB 646, SB 676, SB 1180, SB 800, and SB 1404. The committee repeatedly adopted amendments by voice vote and then reported the bills favorably by recorded roll call. The meeting ended with members requesting to be recorded on specific bills, followed by adjournment.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Fiscal Policy Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That date for me represents hope, youth leadership, and constructive participation in democracy.
- And thank you for your comments. Thanks for your support, President Gates.
- Thanks for the conversations.
- By your vote, CS for SB 676. Yes. By your vote, CS for SB 676 is reported favorably.
- no for tab 1.
Summary:
The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and considered a large agenda of bills, most of which were reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations, limited public testimony, and roll-call votes. Early actions included CSSB 1062 creating Florida Speech and Debate Week and the Florida Debate Initiative with a recurring $2.4 million appropriation, and CS for SB 196 establishing the Uterine Fibroid Research Database. The committee also approved the companion public-records bill, CS for SB 864, to keep sensitive fibroid database information confidential. Other health and public-safety measures reported favorably included CS for SB 432, which was amended to address xylazine and restrict recreational nitrous oxide sales by tobacco-permit retailers; CS for SB 646, narrowing drug-paraphernalia testing equipment exemptions to fentanyl, its analogs, and xylazine; and CS for SB 1684 and CS for SB 1686, creating and exempting records for a Parkinson’s Disease Registry at the University of South Florida.
The committee also advanced several workforce, regulatory, and local-governance bills. SB 1112 on the Florida Labor Pool Act passed with testimony emphasizing removal of placement fees, annual labor-pool registration, and stronger enforcement to help workers, including returning citizens. CS for SB 524 updated Department of Law Enforcement duties and medical examiner procedures; CS for SB 530 revised lottery operations and security rules; CS for SB 676 expanded animal-cruelty penalties and the public abuser database; CS for SB 1180 created a recall framework for community development district supervisors and updated CDD rules; and CS for SB 800 increased penalties for unlicensed engineering practice after removing a student-loan assistance provision to align with the House version. CS for SB 1404 created a memory-care specialty license for assisted living facilities, with amendments extending rulemaking deadlines and clarifying advertising and resident-choice provisions. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s office, and CS for SB 1630 modernized aging and disability services, guardianship oversight, and dementia-related policy.
Two memorialization bills generated the most extended debate and public comment. SB 194 would designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance, and SB 174 would name a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue. Both drew strong support from some speakers who framed them as recognition of civic engagement and free expression, and strong opposition from others who criticized Kirk’s rhetoric and argued the state should instead honor broader civic values or other figures. A late-file amendment to SB 194 that would have converted it into a general day of remembrance for victims of political violence was withdrawn. Despite the controversy, both bills were reported favorably. The committee adjourned after members requested to be recorded on various bills.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is, for me, the nose of the camel in the tent to start what I hope is something eventually over
- for Idaho.
- So I hope we have been able to put that in balance. So thank you for that.
- So I hope we have been able to put that in balance. So thank you for that.
- As you review this legislation, as you review legislation this session, I hope this bill is seen for
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- For these reasons, ACWA respectfully asks for a no vote in committee today.
- And so I hope that that, for the public being able to weigh in, and so I hope that that process is robust
- While we always hope for a safe and peaceful event, AB 2492 ensures that California is prepared for any
- I was hoping for some hard ones. I'm going to start by asking, what are you drinking?
- I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you for that. All right.
Committee:
House Emergency Management
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- It is much less expensive for the state for folks to support this fee than it is for us to have a ton
- It is much less expensive for the state for folks to support this fee than it is for us to have a ton
- you fight for renters as you fight for homeowners.
- Because right now when I'm looking at rental properties, the rent is very high and it's really hard for
- Thank you so much for the question. So I can speak for Tricon.
Committee:
House Housing
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 47 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is why mandatory screening for all newborns for CMV is vital.
- For all newborns for CMV is vital.
- That leadership gives us reason for hope.
- For these reasons, I stand in strong support for this bill, and Mr.
- Remain open for three minutes.
Summary:
The House took up several Senate and House bills, mostly under suspension of the rules, and advanced a number of measures to third reading or engrossment. Early in the session, the House dealt with a Senate bill on student learning and mental health by insisting on its position and appointing a committee of conference. It also referred a Senate petition on alleviating poverty to the Committee on Children and Families after the House declined to concur with a Judiciary referral. The chamber then considered and advanced multiple Ways and Means bills, including legislation on police interactions with people with autism spectrum disorder, honoring Blue Star families, land conveyance in Bolton, newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus, affordable housing and cultural space in Brighton, increasing access to epinephrine, and civil rights and technology.
Several bills drew extended floor debate. Supporters of the epinephrine bill emphasized its life-saving purpose and described the death of Michael Brown as a catalyst for the measure; the House adopted the bill after a roll call vote of 149-0. The newborn CMV screening bill also prompted substantial testimony in favor from public health advocates and parents, who argued that universal screening would enable earlier treatment and reduce long-term harm; an amendment to add other rare diseases was withdrawn, and a later amendment creating a broad opt-out was defeated 1-153 before the bill passed 154-1. The civil rights and technology bill focused on banning weaponized drones and robotic devices, restricting misuse, and preserving law enforcement and civil liberties; it passed 154-1. The Blue Star families bill, creating commemorative plates for families of fallen law enforcement officers, passed 156-0 after emotional remarks from members and supporters.
The House also passed without recorded opposition a bill facilitating better interactions between police and people with autism, and it approved a Bolton land conveyance bill and the Brighton affordable housing/cultural space bill. The chamber observed moments of silence for former Congressman Barney Frank and State Trooper Kevin Traynor, welcomed several guest groups, and concluded by adopting an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 47 May 20th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for me.
- We the People of East Hampton High, East Hampton, Mass., nine-time state champs for a constitutional
- This is why mandatory screening for all newborns for CMV is vital.
- That leadership gives us reason for hope.
- Remain open for three minutes.
Summary:
The House took up several Senate and House bills, often suspending rules to advance them quickly. Early in the session, the chamber handled a Senate bill on student learning and mental health by insisting on its position and appointing a conference committee. It also referred a poverty-related petition away from Judiciary to the Committee on Children and Families after suspending Joint Rule 12. The House then considered a series of Ways and Means bills, including measures on police interactions with people with autism, honoring Blue Star families, Bolton land conveyances, newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus, affordable housing and cultural space in Brighton, increasing access to epinephrine, and civil rights and technology; most were amended, ordered to third reading, or passed to be engrossed.
The most extensive debate centered on House 5441, requiring newborn screening for congenital CMV. Supporters described CMV as a common but often overlooked infection that can cause hearing loss, developmental delays, and other serious harms, arguing that universal screening would allow earlier treatment and better outcomes. An amendment to add several rare diseases was withdrawn, and a later amendment to create a broad parental opt-out was rejected by a roll call vote of 153-1. The bill then passed to be engrossed by a vote of 154-1. The House also passed House 5443 on expanded public access to epinephrine after emotional testimony about fatal anaphylaxis cases; that bill passed 149-0.
Another major measure, House 5444 on civil rights and technology, would prohibit weaponized drones and robotic devices, restrict threatening or harassing use, and set rules for law enforcement use and warrant requirements. Members emphasized both public safety and civil liberties, and the bill passed to be engrossed by a vote of 154-1. The House also passed the Blue Star families bill, which creates commemorative license plates for immediate family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, with members speaking about fallen officers and the importance of honoring their families. Additional bills passed included the autism-related Blue Envelope bill, the Bolton land conveyance bill, and the Brighton affordable housing/cultural space bill. The session included multiple recesses, quorum checks, memorial tributes to Barney Frank and State Trooper Kevin Traynor, and concluded with the House adjourning to meet the next day in informal session.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 210; 22 January, 2026: 1:30 PM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- do for our props for things they want to do for our props for us.<00:44:09.520><c> U</c><00:44:09.920
- </c> system funded for the for the academy. system funded for the for the academy.
- </c><01:29:47.199><c> for</c> issue when we put our bids out for for issue when we put our bids out for
- Well, for and you're asking for the 3.6.
- Thank you. you personally for those for those you personally for those for those efforts.<01:47:45.920
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 12/17/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- DHS increased the risk level for nine additional types of services, bringing the high-risk service number
- claims for the 14 high-risk services to identify risks before we pay claims.
- c> the</c> review of fee for service claims for the review of fee for service claims for the 14<00:30
- So I think for for a lot of caregivers.
- for for people who activity. um again for for people who spend<00:41:45.680><c> a</c><00:41:45.920><
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for being here. Any time for you.
- Thanks for being here. Thank you. Thanks for being here.
- Thank you for being here. Next witness, for two minutes.
- , but just for a few minutes, we hope, until the author comes in, and immediately end the recess and
- San Francisco, so with the author here, I'm hoping that we can all pitch in and help along for areas
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard a series of bills focused on transportation planning, emissions, freight, and vehicle regulation. SB 1087 by Senator Cabaldon would modernize SB 375 regional climate and transportation planning by moving regional plan updates from every four years to every eight years, clarifying roles for CARB and the California Transportation Commission, and better aligning funding and guidelines. Supporters, including SCAG, MTC/ABAG, MPOs, local governments, and some environmental groups, said the bill would reduce duplicative planning costs and improve implementation. Opponents, including Coalition for Clean Air and the California Building Industry Association, warned it could weaken climate accountability, expand VMT-related burdens, and create housing and CEQA concerns. The bill passed 9-1 and was sent to Appropriations.
The committee also heard SB 1315, which would require manufacturers to report software updates for semi-autonomous vehicle features to the Insurance Commissioner so the state can build data for future policy. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed 12-0. SB 1275 by Senator McNerney would replace the general fund portion of the state sales tax on motor vehicles with a one-time vehicle license fee so buyers could potentially claim a federal tax deduction; the LAO testified as a technical witness, and the bill passed 9-1. SB 1287 by Senator Hurtado would create a tax credit to spur private investment in short-line railroad infrastructure; supporters said it would improve safety, freight efficiency, and emissions, and it passed 12-0.
The committee also approved SB 1423 by Senator Stern, which would streamline review for certain transit and rail projects that have already undergone extensive environmental review; it passed 8-1. SB 1064 by Senator Daly would reduce the frequency of clean truck checks for very low-mileage heavy-duty and off-road vehicles, and passed 12-0 after supporters said it would reduce unnecessary trips and costs while opponents awaited CARB analysis. SB 1375 by Senator Cortese would similarly reduce duplicative environmental review for qualifying major transit and rail projects, and passed 12-0. SB 1392, also by Senator Cortese, would expand the smog-check exemption for certain historic collector vehicles used mainly for shows, parades, and charitable events; classic car and lowrider advocates supported it, while air quality groups opposed it as increasing emissions. It passed 10-2. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, including SB 1213, by a 12-0 vote.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 28th, 2025
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So the 202 number for the amendment is 230031.1. I hope that's what you all have.
- I sure hope not. I think what we're looking for is continued investment in our state.
- this bill for now.
- We'll see all the added benefits for not just for installation for non-residential property, including
- So that's it for today.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Thank you uh very much for for Thank you uh very much for for highlighting<00:14:46.639><c> that</c><
- be for for uh is and and that would also be for for uh is principal<00:15:22.800><c> is</c><00:15:22.959
- </c> this and uh for for this bill, Senate this and uh for for this bill, Senate File<00:36:51.119><c
- </c><00:38:59.599><c> Thank</c><00:38:59.760><c> you,</c><00:38:59.920><c> Madam</c> I was hoping for
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight Sep 12th, 2025
Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- They are borrowing more on credit for mortgages, for car loans.
- For what the boomers did for labor supply here in the U.S. and for capital supply later in their lives
- We're looking for that.
- For our state, with our investments and what that means for us—thank you. You covered that for me.
- Thank you for that.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 18, March 3, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- for you for our created solid foundation for you for our partnership<00:18:01.440><c> and</c><00:18:
- You're always welcome in Wyoming, and thank you for all you do for Wyoming and for us.
- What is relatively easy access to concealed carry for individuals that are honestly still in high school
- :13.920><c> for</c><00:58:14.240><c> this</c> heard anyone asking for for this heard anyone asking for
- </c> for for these folks? Thanks. for for these folks? Thanks. >> Thank<04:11:07.760><c> you.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 27th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- for us to start giving people some hope.
- Thank you for your consideration of my nomination for the Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- what you bring and the hope for bringing better systems.
- what you bring and what you and the hope for bringing better systems. and optimism for what you bring
- and what you and the hope for bringing better systems that make it easier to navigate.
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs