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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand the ownership interest and I can kind of relate to what that means in the bill, but I'm
- </c><00:14:05.440><c> to</c> interest and I I can kind of relate to interest and I I can kind of relate
- makes me think of Proposition 12 kind of makes me think of Proposition 12 out<00:23:30.400><c> of</c
- </c><00:58:39.520><c> an</c> one of my sisters was born out of an one of my sisters was born out of an
- Um, so this puts an extraordinary financial and emotional burden on those of us in rescue, too.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Aug 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- of care and the best quality of life for veterans and their families.
- through the secretary and the leadership of the Department of Health.
- Our financials.
- All right, so the next slide is just a view of the front of one of our homes.
- So this is just kind of looking head-on at one of our homes.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Wed Mar 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, that is a conflict of interest if your chief compliance officer is also an owner of the company
- You know, that is a conflict of interest if your chief compliance officer is also an owner of the company
- You know, that is a conflict of interest if your chief compliance officer is also an owner of the company
- </c><00:47:24.320><c> interest</c> You know, that is a conflict of interest You know, that is a conflict
- I just wanted to close the potential personal substantial direct financial conflict of interest, because
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The committee heard SB 1166 SD2, a bill on insurance and climate-related damages that would authorize the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and, in amended versions discussed during testimony, other public and private entities to pursue civil actions to recover losses tied to climate disasters and extreme weather. DCCA’s Insurance Division and the Department of the Attorney General raised legal concerns, saying the bill’s scope may not fit the insurance code section being amended, that it could create subject-matter and title issues, and that some subrogation language may be duplicative of existing rate-filing practice. Lawyers for Justice opposed the measure, arguing it conflicts with existing subrogation law and recent Hawaii Supreme Court rulings that treat the judicial lien process as the exclusive remedy. The American Petroleum Institute also opposed, warning the bill would add liability and litigation risk for companies operating under existing permits and could undermine energy reliability and investment.
Supporters said the bill would help shift climate-related insurance costs away from residents and onto fossil fuel companies and other responsible parties. Testimony in support came from the Polluters Pay Hawaii Coalition, Center for Climate Integrity, Hawaii Island Council, Our Hawaii, Sierra Club of Hawaii, and others, who described recent flooding, storm damage, rising premiums, non-renewals, and underinsurance as evidence of a worsening climate-driven insurance crisis. Several supporters urged amendments to give the Attorney General explicit authority to recover insurance-related losses for the Hurricane Relief Fund, HPIA, and private insurers, and to ensure recovered amounts benefit policyholders. Committee members questioned whether HPIA is a private entity, whether the Attorney General could represent it, whether the bill could create double recovery or affect pending climate litigation, and whether insurers would have standing or damages if they are only paying contractual claims.
The committee then took up SB 888 SD2, a consumer protection bill that would restrict smart household security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent or a judicial order, and would bar conditioning device use on such consent. The Office of Consumer Protection testified in support and said an Illinois law could serve as a useful template for exceptions to the warrant requirement. An individual supporter said the measure would protect immigrant communities, judges, and others from surveillance and misuse of private data. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair noted additional written testimony submitted in support of SB 1166.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Because of the fund's financial support, releases are reported promptly, cleanups are completed quickly
- I'm going to turn to uh nonpartisan fiscal staff to address the financial implications of this bill.
- I'll turn now to the nonpartisan fiscal staff to explain the financial impacts of this bill.
- I'll turn now to the nonpartisan fiscal staff to explain the financial impacts of this bill. >> Thank
- I'll turn now to the nonpartisan fiscal staff to explain the financial impacts of this bill. >> Thank
Committee:
House Ways and Means
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE Jan 15th, 2026
ALC-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil
- Matt Gilmore, Department of Health. Ashley Davis, Director, Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
- The Board of Nursing was created in 1913 with the purpose of oversight for registered nurses.
- The protection of the public occurs through the licensure of qualified nurses, setting standards for
- that there's lots of people.
Summary:
The Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee met to review two occupational licensing reports: the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers. For nursing, board officials described the board’s history, scope, and licensure categories, saying it regulates about 72,000 nurses across RN, LPN, advanced practice, medication assistant, and dialysis technician-related roles. Members asked about workforce shortages, complaint volume, and the board’s finances. The board said Arkansas has enough licensed nurses overall but faces vacancy and distribution issues, receives about 2,200 complaints annually, and most serious complaints involve criminal backgrounds, fraud or misrepresentation, misappropriation, drug abuse, and criminal investigations. Officials also said they are looking at ways to improve efficiency in case handling, including better documentation and added help positions, and noted outreach efforts through nursing associations and the Arkansas Center for Nursing.
For professional soil classifiers, Agriculture Department officials explained that the occupation was created in 1975 and now is administered by the Natural Resources Commission after the former board was abolished in 2023. They said the profession is small and specialized, with about 29 registered soil classifiers in Arkansas, and requires a four-year degree plus coursework in biological, earth, and soil sciences. Members asked whether the current number is sufficient, what the work involves, and how the licensing fund is used. Officials said the current number appears adequate, though demand could change with more nutrient management or related work, and that soil classifiers commonly assist with septic system design, perk testing, wetland determinations, and other soil-related projects. They also noted the program has a small reserve and may look at training, curriculum, testing, and administrative budget adjustments. Both reports were reviewed without objection, and no votes were taken. The next meeting was announced for February 19 at 1:30 p.m.
MN
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- But I won't read all of the stats shown here, but it's interesting to note the variety of state and local
- But I won't read all of the stats shown here, but it's interesting to note the variety of state and local
- But I won't read all of the stats shown here, but it's interesting to note the variety of state and local
- /c><01:25:18.480><c> of</c> seem to be interested in this idea of of seem to be interested in this idea
- Are they just interested, or are they fulfilling a requirement of a class or some kind of credit?
Committee:
Senate Elections
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This individual oversaw one of the greatest fumbling of financial dollars in the history of America.
- 39.000><c> of</c><00:48:39.200><c> financial</c> the greatest fumbling of financial the greatest fumbling
- We move now to the 13th order of business, announcements of Senate interests.
- Any other announcements of Senate interest? Senator Latz.
- Madam President, it is of note to the Senate, of interest to the Senate, that this, I expect, was Senator
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
- </c><00:04:28.360><c> the</c> of the preceding day Journal of the of the preceding day Journal of the
- Reports of standing committees and divisions: a copy of this order of business is on your desk and online
- of economic interest.
- Representative Friberg says the bill deals with filing periods for statements of economic interest.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice May 27th, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- interest, obviously, if there's something that's referred to the Mexico Department of Justice, then
- we have an obligation to make sure there's not a conflict of interest, be it in the form of granting
- I think if we use the same approach with the labs because there's a great deal of interest in forensic
- There's a lot of interest in that field of work, and they see that there's a role they can play in bringing
- So all kinds of interesting things we can call justice I think. Anyone else?
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> population of Meredith or even of population of Meredith or even of Plymouth<00:40:52.839><c> um
- The department would like to thank the sponsors of the bill for their interest in growing and sustaining
- policies in place, which I'm to sort of address kind of at the top to sort of address kind of at the
- </c><01:40:15.080><c> your</c> high level of value on behalf of your high level of value on behalf of
- </c> effectiveness of any sort of educational effectiveness of any sort of educational initiative<01:
Committee:
Senate Finance
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Now we can store all of the information almost on the head of a pen.
- of challenges.
- Children like Bash are left out of one of the most basic parts of childhood: the chance to play with
- Children like Bash are left out of one of the most basic parts of childhood, the chance to play with
- friends. out of one of the most basic parts of childhood, the chance to play with friends.
Committee:
House Children and Families
Summary:
The Committee on Children and Families met with a quorum and first took up several bills for executive action. House Bill 2418, the Loy Voka Assistance Bill, was amended with a technical substitute correcting a statutory section reference and then voted do pass by a 12-0 roll call. House Bill 1819, the child care facilities bill, received an amendment, was rolled into a substitute, and was also voted do pass unanimously. House Bill 3077, the Schmidt social media curriculum bill, was revised through a committee substitute that shifted oversight from DESE to local school boards, narrowed and clarified language, changed references from “curriculum” to “instructional material,” and lowered the grade level from 6 to 3; it then passed 13-0.
The committee then heard House Bill 3451 from Representative Sites, which would require the Department of Social Services to audio- or video-record face-to-face child abuse or neglect assessment interviews, securely store the recordings, and retain them for at least five years. Supporters, including Representative Proudie, said the bill would reduce trauma to children, preserve evidence, and would not create major costs because recording equipment is already available; no one testified in opposition or for informational purposes.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3534 and House Bill 2342, presented by Representatives Proudie and Jones, to require new or updated public playgrounds and playground surfaces built by the state or political subdivisions to meet accessibility standards. Testimony in favor came from children and parents describing barriers posed by wood chips, gravel, and inaccessible equipment, and emphasizing the importance of inclusive play and the availability of grant funding for surfacing improvements. Committee members generally supported the concept, asked about scope and retrofitting, and the sponsors clarified the bills apply prospectively to public projects; there was no opposition testimony.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Leader Media Availability 6/6/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- side of the road.
- </c> decision in light of what we're facing. decision in light of what we're facing.
- You know, there's the analogy of making sausage, and that is how it kind of always is.
- Um, some of those important things. There's not a lot of nonprofits.
- On the issue of amendments, 14 bills have you caucused already for both of you?
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of Mexico to the Gulf of America? of Mexico to the Gulf of America?
- </c> history of it. history of it.
- </c> of what was to be over 250 years of of what was to be over 250 years of bondage<00:21:46.559><c>
- </c> changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to<00:21:58.720>
- the Gulf of Mexico or the Gulf of America or the Gulf of Cuba.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the bill also reflects a strong statement of what our national security needs are.
- I think the bill also reflects a strong<04:26:46.080><c> statement</c><04:26:46.479><c> of</c><04:26:
- national strong statement of what our national security<04:26:48.000><c> needs</c><04:26:48.399><c>
- </c><04:59:32.798><c> of</c><04:59:32.958><c> our</c> going to serve the best interests of our going
- the House Committee on ranking member of the House Committee on Financial<05:01:51.760><c> Services,
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/11/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- of of the members of the Alliance of of the Therapy<00:09:21.200><c> Dogs.
- Um, I'm just going to read you a short statement and then I'm going to talk about aspects of this.
- Um, all of it is pertinent. Um, right now we're looking at this as being a financial burden.
- However, I have never felt the amount of support from a representative as a statement that he... ...and
- No, that's interesting. I mean, I guess I see those sort of as two buckets.
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Education Policy and Administration (03/10/2025)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- a minimum of 1 hour of classroom study regarding the origin and nature of Communism.
- ><c> of</c> simply requires a minimum of 1 hour of simply requires a minimum of 1 hour of classroom<00
- </c> is kind of a finite body of is kind of a finite body of knowledge<00:17:10.160><c> but</c><00:17
- </c><01:06:56.079><c> of</c> RSA 193 e2a as noted in the statement of RSA 193 e2a as noted in the statement
- RSA 193-E:2-a, as noted in the statement of purpose for that statute, documents the widespread participation
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 749, which would require high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The prime sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns that students lack basic historical knowledge about communism and its effects, and argued that a short, flexible requirement could be embedded in an existing course without creating a new full class. He described communism as a totalitarian ideology and cited historical examples including the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Cold War, and current events involving Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan as reasons students should understand the topic.
Members asked whether the subject is already covered in current social studies standards, whether one hour is enough, and whether the bill would apply to public, private, parochial, and charter schools. The sponsor said he did not believe communism is specifically required in current standards, that he would prefer a full course but was proposing a minimal requirement, and that he intended the bill to apply broadly to schools under the Department of Education’s umbrella, though he acknowledged the wording may need clarification for charter schools. He also said the proposal was both reactive and proactive, based on anecdotal concerns and his teaching experience.
A second supporter testified that he was born in the Soviet Union and favored the bill, but suggested the instruction should emphasize critical thinking and explain both why communism can appeal to some people and why it can have harmful consequences. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the posture of the United States European Command and United States Africa Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed he Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Gentlemen, please provide your assessment of the harms to U.S. vital interests if we reduce our engagements
- Many of our security and economic interests overlap with those of our African and European partners.
- What's your current assessment of the threat that al-Shabaab poses to our national interest and specifically
- defense of any part of the eastern flank.
- well on behalf of all of us.
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine biomedical research, focusing on keeping America's edge in innovation. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Of eliminating a disease? Of funding a cure? Of developing a new vaccine?
- I would like to request that a statement by the Medical College of Wisconsin be submitted for the record
- I think that even before this, there has been kind of this trail off of young trainees. being interested
- What's happening is the whole abandonment of billions of dollars of research.
- And I have approximately three dozen statements here from outside organizations. in support of NIH that
Committee:
Senate Senate Appropriations
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent the City of Twin Falls.
- to vote with you as a committee, and it's kind of interesting, kind of tempting.
- the end of 21 through 23.
- these types of courses... ...during that law where we created an opt-in for any of these types of courses
- Just to kind of validate, kind of walk through the process last year so we understand that.
Committee:
House Education
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 13 Feb 23rd, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of veteran of the week, introduction of doctor and or nurse of the day, correction of previous day's
- Guys, members, this is just a humbling day, because if some of you have always made a statement, heard
- me say, make a statement... ...because if some of you have always made a statement, heard me say, make
- Let's give Sophie a round of applause. And all of these exceptional pages of the week.
- Let's give Sophie a round of applause and all of these exceptional pages of the week. Mr.
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week First Sergeant Jeff Osterdock, Nurse of the Day Madison Lehman, Psychologist of the Day Dr. Jennifer Steber, and a large group of student pages and visitors. Members also made personal announcements and welcomed guests from schools and community groups.
On the floor, the House considered and adopted Senate amendments to House Bill 1484, a schools measure, and passed it 96-1; the emergency clause also passed 96-1. The House then took up House Bill 1085 on contracts, which would standardize service warranty fees with a delayed phase-in schedule, adopted the Senate amendments, and passed the bill 8-1.
The House also considered Senate Bill 133 on groundwater permits. After an amendment and debate, members discussed how the bill would apply to commercial water wells and how it would interact with marijuana-related licensing and notification to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The bill passed 85-12, and the emergency clause also passed by the same vote. The chamber then adjourned until February 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.