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UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Violations constitute deceptive practices under the Consumer Sales Practices Act, and the Attorney General
- In practice, transaction limits at any level encourage scammers to fly under the radar of law enforcement
- This effectively will end practical anonymous cash to Bitcoin.
- supervision is structured around that, whereas dynamic security, regardless of the design, you can practice
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care (09/24/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- PACE, and PACE would be feasible only in the more populated areas of the state, or would be more practicable
- PACE, and PACE would be feasible only in the more populated areas of the state, or would be more practicable
- areas of the state or would be more areas of the state or would be more practable<00:16:29.680><c> practicable
- </c><00:16:30.399><c> in</c><00:16:31.199><c> more</c><00:16:31.519><c> populated</c> practable practicable
- in more populated practable practicable in more populated areas<00:16:32.800><c> of</c><00:16:32.959
Summary:
The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care approved the prior meeting minutes as amended after correcting the first paragraph. The chair then outlined the committee’s plan to produce a preliminary report by October 1, with additional meetings to follow, since some questions remain about the federal One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) and its effects on Medicaid financing and managed care.
The main discussion focused on New Hampshire nursing home funding and how ProShare and MQUIP work. Members reviewed Medicaid rates, supplemental payments, intergovernmental transfers, and the role of federal matching funds. The chair and Mr. Litman concluded that OB3’s phase-down of payments above the Medicare rate likely would not directly eliminate ProShare or MQUIP in New Hampshire, but uncertainty remains about intergovernmental transfers and about how these payments would function if the state moved nursing facilities into managed care. Mr. Litman said managed care would likely require waivers for supplemental payments, and Texas was cited as an example of a state operating under such waivers.
The committee also discussed dual eligibles, DNIP, PACE, and the possibility of carving out HCBS from nursing facility services. DHS said its managed care contract would allow the state to use MCOs for DNIP, with the goal of better coordination between Medicaid and Medicare, while PACE would likely require more study and might be more feasible in populated counties. Members also reviewed OB3’s new presumptive eligibility provisions and a state waiver request modeled on Washington’s approach, plus a separate grant for transitioning people from facilities back to the community. The rural health transformation fund was discussed as a possible source for workforce, telehealth, mobile integrated health, and other support investments, but not for direct construction or major building renovation. County representatives emphasized that any county role in PACE or DNIP would require significant vetting, infrastructure, capital investment, and a realistic timeline. The meeting ended with the chair saying the draft report would outline issues and possible alternatives, but not recommendations yet, and the committee adjourned without taking further action.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Aug 14th, 2025
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- tax package, we need to consider how we help make sure that we're being fiscally responsible. and practical
- In fact, when I was in private practice, I was surprised coming from the state and going into private
- practice how little.
- those two things, what we decided to do was introduce legislation that would support that ongoing practice
- We're going to hear about what are the practical ways, all of the different expenses that our medical
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 26th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- needs of pregnant and parenting women, prevent overprescribing and ensure appropriate prescribing practices
- And of course, we've dedicated recently a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or Nurse Practitioner who is
- We've integrated into our clinical practice here in our offices and we want more folks to come in as
- And now that's become the best practice and lots of folks are moving in that direction and we do our
- If a child is brought to a childcare center sick and the typical practice would be just to send them
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- It is just a practical question. Is there somebody here to present AB 541?
- It is just a practical question. Is there somebody here to present AB 541? Cool. How about AB 550?
- Goff on behalf of Humane World, are there any acceptable practices where physical discipline and of an
- Practice across the state was that from when a petition was filed alleging that a child's need of protection—so
- Practice across the state was that from when a petition was filed alleging that a child's need of protection—so
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 29th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I grew up having to practice atomic bomb drills in elementary school.
- It is a compassionate and practical step that recognizes the service of our retired military members
- Yet a history exclusionary policies and practices has left many families behind, creating significant
- well as a statewide knowledge sharing network so that we can share information, ideas, and best practices
- Second, it directs the Department of Water Resources to develop best management practices for efficient
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I do think it makes sense to make sure that the law is clarified and updated for current practices.
- We provide best practices; it's not prescriptive.
- And it provides some best practices you might choose from. Yes, sir, and we have inspectors.
- Well, our inspectors have been trained in the rule, in our best practices guide, and in weatherization
- practices generally.
Committee:
House Energy Resources
Keywords:
surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights, liability, strategic reserve, gas supply, petroleum products, disaster response, Railroad Commission of Texas, energy security, emergency planning, oil and gas waste, environmental regulation, waste management, mining pits, groundwater monitoring, regulation, commercial disposal facilities, environmental standards
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 10th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, House Bill 1417 came out of the interim study on criminal justice reentry practices in North
- Another family physician, who has seen about 240,000 patients during his over 40 years of practice, opposes
- His patients fill out screening forms for anxiety and depression, standard practice in primary care offices
- And discussing this bill with him, I said, how would this affect your practice?
- back and forth, and the mother finally took the daughter out and found out later that that's common practice
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call, then approved journal corrections and moved to elect Senator Kyle Davison as President Pro Tem. Davison was nominated, elected by unanimous ballot, escorted to the rostrum, sworn in, and gave remarks thanking his family, colleagues, and faith, emphasizing relationships, service, and stewardship. The chamber also recognized National Public Health Week with a floor statement honoring public health workers and training programs, and that statement was ordered printed in the journal.
The Senate then considered several House bills, beginning with HB 1485, which increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid residents in certain facilities by $15 per month and indexes it to inflation; the amendment was adopted and the bill passed 46-1. HB 1018, the State Historical Society budget, was amended to adjust one-time and ongoing funding for museum exhibits, repatriation compliance, archives storage, local historic grants, and the military gallery project, then passed 42-0 with one senator excused from voting due to a conflict. HB 1181, defining gender in state code as an individual’s sex and removing a broader application section, passed 41-6. HB 1144, adding a penalty and enforcement mechanism related to transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools, passed 40-7 with its emergency clause.
The Senate also passed HB 1600, creating an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law and shifting its funding to the strategic investment and improvements fund, by 34-13. HB 1019, the Parks and Recreation budget, was amended to fund deferred maintenance, technology, sewer work, matching grants, and other park projects, add language requiring legislative approval for new or renamed state parks, and clarify use of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library line of credit; a proposed amendment to remove funding for the International Peace Gardens cactus conservatory failed 20-27, and the bill then passed 39-8. HB 1417, dealing with parole/probation violations, court fees, and a study of criminal justice fees, passed 40-7 after amendments.
The most extensive debate centered on HB 1450, which would require parent or guardian access to a minor’s medical exam room and notice of questions asked of the minor, with exceptions for emancipation and suspected abuse or trafficking. Supporters framed it as a parental rights and transparency measure, while opponents warned it could hinder screening for abuse, neglect, mental health concerns, and confidential care; multiple senators shared personal experiences on both sides. A proposed amendment to narrow the bill failed 21-26, and the transcript ends amid continued debate on the bill itself, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Apr 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- In Florida, the practice of the death penalty has involved the state in erroneous convictions, In Florida
- , the practice of the death penalty has involved the state in erroneous convictions, in botched executions
- revisions to clarify processes, case staffing, petition filing, court processes, align with current practice
- I might want to defer to the real practicing lawyer in this space, not me.
- The threat of having to defend against lawsuits like this will result in fewer OBGYNs willing to practice
Summary:
The committee heard and voted on a long agenda of criminal justice, public safety, and civil justice bills. Among the measures reported favorably were SB 984, which adds aggravating factors for capital sentencing when a murder occurs during religious, school, or public government gatherings; SB 1140, creating a Hillsborough County pilot program to address substance abuse among offenders on probation; SB 1180, expanding child pornography laws to cover lewd altered or filtered images and solicitation; SB 10, providing compensation to Sidney Holmes for a wrongful conviction; SB 500, creating a Spectrum Alert system and training for missing children with autism; SB 1054, increasing penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices; SB 1072, establishing an expedited DNA testing grant program; and SB 240, the Haven Act, which aligns domestic and dating violence protections and creates a feasibility study for a discreet emergency contact system for victims. Several bills were amended before passage, including funding for the Spectrum Alert program and technical changes to the DNA, juvenile justice, and other proposals.
Members also advanced SB 494, creating a statewide FDLE animal abuse database and increasing sentencing consequences for aggravated animal cruelty, with strong support from animal welfare groups and county officials. SB 1422 was reported favorably to strengthen penalties for unmanned aircraft over critical infrastructure and for weaponized drones, though members raised concerns about the bill’s “reasonable force” language. SB 1268 updated FDLE statutes and increased reimbursement for retired police dogs. SB 1252 was amended into a feasibility study for a statewide pawn data database, and SB 1386 increased penalties for assaults and batteries on utility workers, drawing support from utility and industry groups.
The committee also approved SB 1084 on sexual cyber harassment, which criminalizes dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, and SB 1654, which revises sexual offender and predator registration rules, including online reporting for certain in-state travel residences. SB 1650 expanded the vexatious litigant law, and SB 1652 created a public records exemption for stricken non-criminal court filings. Finally, SB 1284, expanding Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil claims for the death of an unborn child, drew extensive testimony both for and against; supporters called it a life-affirming measure, while opponents warned it could increase litigation, affect abortion-related care, and discourage physicians from practicing in Florida. The bill was heard with multiple public comments, but the transcript excerpt does not show a final vote on SB 1284.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Apr 10th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- On top of that, too, I am full-time practicing as an attorney here.
- On top of that, too, I am full-time practicing as an attorney here in the First Circuit, which spans
- And one of the best decisions ever made was to come here to practice law.
- King and Spalding law firm, where I lead our global private equity and mergers and acquisitions practice
- King and Spalding law firm, where I lead our global private equity and mergers and acquisitions practice
Summary:
The committee first heard CS/SB 1458 on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. The bill sponsor said it would add consistency and transparency by requiring local education agencies and training providers to define their roles and funding shares in contracts, cap an LEA’s share at 10% when it serves only an administrative role, and require public meetings and published work papers for the district workforce education funding steering committee. Several industry and business groups appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably without debate.
The committee then took up CS/CS/SB 1726 on higher education, which was substantially revised by a delete-all amendment. The amended bill addressed presidential searches, trustee eligibility, interim presidents, polling by universities, mission reviews, and other governance issues. Members asked about the requirement that final presidential candidate groups include at least three applicants, the qualifications for interim presidents, trustee residency/alumni requirements, and limits on candidate polling. Senators Leek and Smith offered contrasting views, with Leek warning about candidate withdrawals and Smith supporting the bill as a way to depoliticize higher education governance. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably.
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to confirmation hearings for university and college boards of trustees. Several appointees and reappointees from FAMU, UNF, Pensacola State College, UF, and UWF described their ties to their institutions and goals such as student success, workforce alignment, military support, research, and regional access. The UWF nominees drew the most scrutiny over their votes for former board chair Scott Yenor, whose public comments about women and other groups were criticized by senators and public commenters. Some nominees said they were unaware of the full scope of those remarks and would not have voted for him with that knowledge; others defended their votes as based on his education-reform views. Public testimony also raised concerns about UWF board members’ lack of higher-education experience and local ties. The committee confirmed the non-UWF nominees in a block vote and then began individual votes on the UWF nominees, with debate centered on Yenor-related concerns.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Budget Negotiations Media Availability - 04/10/25
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, I learned from Speaker Hortman that it is the tradition and the practice to negotiate a bonding
- That is a perspective that the House DFL caucus has as a practical reality of a tied house.
- caucus<00:14:57.680><c> has</c><00:14:58.000><c> as</c><00:14:58.240><c> a</c><00:14:58.480><c> practical
- </c><00:14:59.040><c> reality</c><00:14:59.600><c> of</c><00:14:59.839><c> a</c> caucus has as a practical
- reality of a caucus has as a practical reality of a tied<00:15:00.399><c> house.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- which direction we go, but if we are scripting the language correctly here that makes it work in practice
- Professional Licensing, and this focus is necessary for the agency to truly specialize in regulatory best practices
- So in the future, we see... sharing best practices across the agency, evolving agency staff to become
- cover a broad range of responsibilities, from promoting systems integration to identifying best practices
- an overview of HDIS, I wanted to share some of the ways that CalISH is using this data to inform practices
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary, Michael Rigas, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, and Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States Permanent Representati Mar 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa, in private practice, and most recently, as the former Acting
- more in taxes to bolster Europe's defense, while the products he makes are subject to unfair trade practices
- the United States has not realized the importance of economics in foreign policy and commercial practices
- The practical effect at NATO is It's, for example, designing military equipment for the combatants, for
- So certainly NATO has taken this in a practical and implemented it in that regard, and I will continue
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Student Veterans Mar 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The VFW urges Congress to pass legislation like the TAP Promotion Act to codify this practice, ensuring
- Call centers, which are egregious practices.
- And as a practicing physician myself...
- and have had the discipline to research, iterate, and implement evidence-based and other promising practices
- As my usual practice, is there anybody, any or all of you who have anything you want to make certain
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
veteran services, Secretary Collins, healthcare provisions, contract cancellations, transparency, accountability, committee meeting, legislation
Summary:
During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-JDC, JDC Public Hearings 02-21-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll start out that one with SB 1030, which specifies whether the practice of election fraud intimidation
- This amends the Uniform Information Practices Act to require each contract to perform a government function
- 52.440><c> amend</c><00:20:53.000><c> uniform</c><00:20:53.400><c> information</c><00:20:53.880><c> Practices
- </c> this amend uniform information Practices this amend uniform information Practices Act<00:20:54.559
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Summary:
The joint Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary decision-making meeting on February 21, 2025, considered a long list of previously heard measures and generally recommended passage, often with amendments that delayed effective dates to July 1, 2050 or made technical clarifications. Among the measures acted on were bills relating to property, hotels, service disruptions, transportation, consumer protection, license plates, condominium disputes and fines, election fraud intimidation, vehicle inspection fines, restaurant reservation services, insurance claim checks, foreclosed home sales, labor relations court authority, public housing authority powers, community outreach boards, arson penalties, driving without a valid license, pet animals in vehicles, important agricultural lands, public records retention, transit-oriented development review, sex offender-related licensing actions, National Guard assault penalties, federal recognition timing, medical cannabis caregivers, cease-and-desist orders, and critical infrastructure information sharing.
Several measures drew specific discussion or reservations. SB 1030 on election fraud intimidation was amended after consultation with the Attorney General to focus on unconcealed carry and add definitions. SB 5 on legislative vacancies was recommended to pass unamended, but the committee noted constitutional concerns and requested an Attorney General opinion. SB 95 on inspection fines was amended to set a $400 fine amount, though one member objected and the recommendation failed in at least one committee. SB 102 on third-party restaurant reservation services was amended to clarify who may sue and to allow contracted reservation services to distribute reservations on a restaurant’s behalf. SP 1022 on leaving pets in vehicles was amended to remove duplicative language because existing animal cruelty law already covered the conduct. SP 1451 on critical infrastructure information sharing was amended to tighten confidentiality language from “would reveal” to “could reveal” vulnerabilities.
Most measures were adopted by the committees with little or no opposition, though several members noted reservations or objections on particular bills, including transportation, consumer protection, and inspection-fine measures. One bill, SB 1255 on records retention for government-function contractors, was deferred to a later meeting on February 26, 2025. Overall, the committees advanced most measures with amendments and recorded the recommendations for transmission to the next committee or chamber.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- PAC Network is dedicated to turning good policy into practice.
- I continue to find ways to improve my practice.
- components combined are the perfect recipe to yield positive student outcomes as we focus on teaching practices
- financial increases for our educators, the TIA has allowed visual arts to embed key instructional practices
- We appreciate SB 26 taking practical steps to support teachers by extending the pre-k eligibility to
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
Keywords:
teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, SB 26, Texas Property Code, colonia, colonias, Spanish translation, bilingual contract, real estate contract, executory contract, residential property, border county, international border, economically distressed area, consumer protection, language access, translator certified in Spanish
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/14/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the A6 amendment amends the A5 to explicitly align it with existing data practices law.
- The A6 amendment amends the A5 to explicitly align it with existing data practices law.
- So, this amendment before you just simply aligns the bill with existing data practices law.
- So, this amendment before you just simply aligns the bill with existing data practices law.
- if they're all in compliance practice if they're all in compliance with<01:10:40.120><c> the</c><01:
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 7th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The family must bear not just a financial, but an emotional and practical burden.
- The family must bear not just a financial, but an emotional and practical burden, all while continuing
- And I'll tell you, just from a practical perspective, if you haven't been a part of some of these meetings
- Tom Benzer from the Nebraska Catholic Conference, as is pattern in practice, the education lobby, which
- Because that's the present practice. Because that's the present practice.
Bills:
LB815A , LB838A , LB912A , LB972A , LB1126A , LB962A , LB1114 , LB921 , LB937 , LB803 , LB803A , LB1032 , LB1032A , LB1075 , LB1075A , LB889 , LB878 , LB933 , LB304 , LB304A , LB1096 , LB1096A , LB1165 , LB1165A , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB743 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LB787
Keywords:
LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/23/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- and the public comment portion practices and the public comment portion of<00:12:42.160><c> the</c><
- However, we need to accept a practical reality here in Minnesota, and that is our current system is no
- Paul's lot coverage rules render development practically infeasible, even if legal on paper.
- </c> rules render development practically rules render development practically infeasible,<00:58:09.760
- ,</c><01:25:04.320><c> meaningful</c> bill that provides practical, meaningful bill that provides practical
Keywords:
public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- She said we have had decades to invest in best practices and to bring people incrementally home.
- Are these programs based in best practices?
- Are they just giving best practices?
- </c> a best practice. Thank you. a best practice. Thank you. >> Thank<00:46:57.040><c> you.
- Um by practice, we're agenda again.
Bills:
HB1769
Committee:
House Public Safety
Keywords:
criminal justice reform, rehabilitation, private prisons, racial equity, Native Hawaiians, community well-being, mass incarceration, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1769, which would require the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to incrementally reduce the number of people incarcerated in private out-of-state correctional institutions. The DCR director opposed the bill, saying the department does not control overall prison population levels because courts determine admissions, and arguing that Hawaiʻi’s in-state facilities are already over capacity, especially Halawa, which he said is 165% over design capacity. He said only a small portion of the population is under departmental control through furlough programs and argued that bringing people home would require building a new medium-security prison.
Supporters, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, the Public Defender’s office, and several individuals, argued the bill creates a phased, accountable path to reduce reliance on mainland prisons and bring people home. Supporters emphasized the harms of separating incarcerated people from ʻohana and culture, the disproportionate impact on Native Hawaiians, and the need for diversion, treatment, re-entry support, and fair sentencing. Several testifiers also said the department has more control than it claimed, pointing to underused furlough options, reclassification, and empty beds at some in-state facilities, while others urged clearer statutory language and guardrails.
Members questioned the director about whether people could be reclassified or moved to available beds at facilities such as Kulani and Waiawa, and about whether the department could do more through staffing and contract changes. The director said some proposals had been sent to the Department of Human Resource Development, but that major facility changes would be costly and that minimum-security facilities would need substantial upgrades to house medium-security inmates. After discussion, the chair said the committee would defer HB 1769 to Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. for decision-making and adjourned the meeting.