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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C New Offenses and Changed Penalties May 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- In Texas, Adult Protective Services reported a total of 88,0004 confirmed and alleged victims of abuse
- CAP Metro is committed to protecting all who use our services.
- Do you have the ability to ban people from the service? Yes, we do. You do. OK.
- Um, A2 is emergency medical services. Uh, A 3 is firefighter.
- A 4 is the police officer's service and the, the animal, the, the, the canine, um, with them.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/11/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> therapy animals or service dogs. therapy animals or service dogs.
- </c> service dog. service dog. >> Further<00:20:09.760><c> question.
- I'm a service dog. I have I'm busy. me. I'm a service dog. I have I'm busy.
- We didn't go in as service dog.
- What's a service dog? committee members. What's a service dog?
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Summary:
The hearing focused on House Bill 1281, which would establish standards and voluntary certification for agency-owned “facility comfort dogs” used by police and other public safety agencies. Representative Morton, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to create a consistent statewide framework because different departments currently use different policies. He emphasized that the bill is meant to distinguish comfort dogs from service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs, and noted that a small amendment may be needed to make that distinction clearer. He also said the bill is timely under the ADA because comfort dogs fall outside service-animal protections, but still need training standards for public safety and consistency.
Committee members questioned whether the bill was too detailed and whether the legislature should be setting rules on matters like training methods, diet, and breeding. Laura Barker of Hero Pups, who helped train New Hampshire’s first police comfort dog, supported the idea of a minimum standard but said the bill should be less prescriptive and should not interfere with therapy dogs or private handlers. She explained that comfort dogs vary in temperament and deployment needs, that raw diets raise zoonotic disease concerns, and that the program should remain voluntary and not cost the state money. Detective Michelle Jones of Portsmouth Police opposed the bill as written, saying the term “facility comfort dog” is confusing, the bill is overly restrictive, and some provisions go beyond what should be mandated by statute; she suggested a more flexible, guideline-based approach and noted that departments already have their own SOPs and can enforce them internally.
Justin Brassen of the Manchester Police Department also testified, describing the history of comfort dog programs in New Hampshire and the work of a prior subcommittee formed through the governor’s commission on PTSD among first responders. He said there are currently no statewide standards and that the earlier study involved police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and NAMI New Hampshire, with the goal of creating a thoughtful work product. He agreed the bill needs work and answered questions about how departments handle training and public access. By the end of the hearing, members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, and one committee member suggested the bill may be better handled through interim study because of the amount of work still needed.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:31:30.559><c> estimate</c> Department of Medicaid services estimate Department of Medicaid services
- </c><00:46:55.520><c> Committee,</c> the Health and Human Services Committee, the Health and Human Services
- </c><01:22:10.000><c> I</c> not using a lot of city services. I not using a lot of city services.
- </c> demanding more city services? demanding more city services?
- ><c> that</c><03:29:11.600><c> would</c> taxpayer services division that would taxpayer services division
Committee:
House Ways and Means
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (03/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> it cost to provide the service it cost to provide the service unfortunately<04:29:23.479><c> it's
- /c><04:30:43.720><c> you</c> and ringe ambulance service so when you and ringe ambulance service so when
- </c> Medicare rate to Ambulance Service Medicare rate to Ambulance Service that's<04:40:25.798><c> going
- it's not like I'm the same Services it's not like I'm changing<04:42:19.560><c> service</c><04:42:19.958
- </c><04:52:25.400><c> is</c> to what are cost our cost of service is to what are cost our cost of service
Summary:
The subcommittee first took up several bills and repeatedly chose to retain or table them rather than advance them. House 167, dealing with past wax, was voted ought to pass; House 312 was retained because members said NCAA-related advertising and uniform policy issues were still unresolved; House 434, requiring insurers to provide rental cars for at least seven days, was voted inexpedient to legislate; and House 454, on biodegradable packaging claims, was also voted inexpedient to legislate after members said the proposal lacked a workable enforcement mechanism and would likely be only a symbolic state-by-state measure. House 721, making gold legal tender, was retained, with members saying the bill needed more work and that the issue was less compelling in New Hampshire because the state has no sales tax.
The committee then discussed House 310, which was amended to create a study commission on blockchain and related regulatory issues. The amendment expanded the commission’s charge to include legal, regulatory, financial, technological, and environmental considerations, added review of federal developments, included blockchain-based trust and stable token issues, broadened membership, and extended the repeal and report dates by a year. Members said the commission would help New Hampshire develop expertise and a report for future legislation, while also noting that federal action could affect the state’s role. The amendment was adopted 8-1, and the bill itself was then retained.
Finally, the subcommittee heard a revised amendment to House 406 on business filings and registered agents. The Secretary of State’s office explained that the amendment, drafted with input from the Business and Industry Association, narrows the bill to address fraudulent or unauthorized entity filings after a written complaint and sworn statement, sets minimum requirements for registered agents, bars use of commercial mail-drop addresses as registered offices, and allows removal or cancellation of fraudulent filings with penalties for false filings. Members asked about which entities must maintain registered offices and how the rules would affect home-based businesses; the sponsor said most New Hampshire business entities must have a registered office, with some exceptions such as domestic nonprofits and trade names. The discussion emphasized concerns about synthetic entities, identity misuse, and the need for a physical in-state registered agent address.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Scouts all over Massachusetts performed over 200,000 hours of community service.
- Scouting provides us with opportunities to get into the community and give back through community service
- Community service is something that is alive and well in scouting.
- to help manage and restore public lands across the country, working for the United States Forest Service
- And notably, and think about this, when it comes to community service, we have 200,098 hours.
Summary:
The Senate convened for a ceremonial session centered on the annual scouting report to the Commonwealth and a recognition of April as Public Health Month under state law. The chamber welcomed scouts and adult leaders from across Massachusetts, with Senator Tarr introducing the program and recognizing flag bearers, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Scout Oath, and the Scout Law. A keynote address was delivered by Eagle Scout Jimmy Porrier, who highlighted scouting’s role in leadership development, community service, outdoor education, and conservation, and noted his own achievement of earning all 139 merit badges.
The annual scouting report, presented by Theodore Borden, summarized statewide scouting participation and service. The report cited 21,469 youth members, 10,236 adult volunteers, 10,461 youth participating in summer activities, 4,467 non-scouts served, 689 Eagle Scouts, 200,098 hours of community service, and 28,406 merit badges earned. Membership figures were also broken down by program, including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring.
After the report, Senator Collins moved that it be printed in the Senate Journal, and the motion was adopted without objection. The Senate then concluded the ceremonial proceedings, thanked the scouts and organizers, and adjourned to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Joint Committee on Finance Jun 2nd, 2026
Joint Committee on Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Administration is requesting approval from the committee of the proposed sale of the State Human Services
- Landmark Development Services Company submitted a successful bid of $10 million, which DOA indicates
- This would go into the GPR match appropriation to support vocational rehabilitation services that the
- I want to see the funds get allocated so that people can get the services they need.
- Also, the mix of services that consumers need for...
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Finance
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- bill, once again, does apply to Title 16 for child protection and Title 39 for adult protective services
- Medical neglect being defined as the failure to seek appropriate health care services for a life-threatening
- The parent, guardian, or custodian is seeking health care services for the child or presents the child
- at a health care facility for health care services. ...or presents the child at a health care facility
- for health care services.
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from February 18 and 19, then considered several RS introductions. RS 3341, a child care cleanup bill by Rep. Barbara Ehardt, would clarify daycare rules, including allowing monitors for sleeping children if the provider can hear them and is within reach, and it would exclude providers’ own children age five and older from certain counts; it was introduced after a brief question about how “own children” is defined. RS 33042 C1, by Rep. Lucas Kaler, would redefine medical neglect and false reporting in child and adult protective services to address removals based on alleged false medical neglect; Kaler said he removed a proposed cause of action after concerns from members, and some members said they still had concerns about unintended consequences and mandated reporting, but the bill was introduced.
The committee also introduced RS 33488, which would allow the Legislature to hire a consultant, with leadership approval, to help review Medicaid managed care contracts and RFPs as the state moves toward managed care; Rep. Vander Wada said the committee lacks the technical expertise and estimated the consultant cost at $200,000, with funding to be worked out through JFAC and leadership. Finally, RS 33491, also by Rep. Vander Wada, would reduce the current resident rehab/community-based services reimbursement rate from $758 to $707 per 15-minute increment, helping balance the budget and funding an independent audit to improve transparency; members asked about the KW settlement and whether the change would affect home and community-based services, and the bill was introduced. The committee then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Feb 12th, 2026
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's not just directly to the internet service providers.
- And then after that, I'm beginning to see people offering services, you know, as vendors offering their
- service that way and becoming self-sustaining in very successful ways that I've seen.
- I just don't want to have unfair competition with our, where one service has already been a lot at a
- I just don't want to have unfair competition with our, where one service has already been a lot at a
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 323, Access to Affordable Broadband, sponsored by Rep. Pamela Herndon. The bill would appropriate $5 million from the general fund to expand broadband affordability for low-income residents, very small communities, unincorporated areas, and tribal lands. Jeff Lopez, director of the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion, testified that affordability is now the biggest barrier to broadband access in the state, even as infrastructure deployment continues through state and federal programs.
Members asked about rural service options, including low-Earth-orbit satellite providers such as Starlink and Amazon Project Kuiper, the use of unobligated broadband funds, and whether the bill would disadvantage existing New Mexico providers. Lopez said the office’s federal BEAD program included some satellite service in very remote areas, but that HB 323 would be technology-neutral and intended as either a pilot or a broader affordability subsidy depending on whether Senate Bill 152 becomes law. He also said the office is not pursuing the prior policy that favored Starlink in areas already served by wired providers.
Several members spoke in support, emphasizing the importance of broadband for education, business, and rural communities. The committee then voted do pass on the bill, with Representative Mason making the motion and Representative Garcia seconding it, and no opposition recorded.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- I did need to point out that this is supported by Primary Vision Care Services, Vision Care Oklahoma,
- I did need to point out that this is supported by Primary Vision Care Services, Vision Care Oklahoma,
- So this would prohibit and... need to point out that this is supported by primary vision care services
- So this would prohibit either incentivizing an optometrist to use certain vision services.
- A current law makes it hard to give Adult Protective Services or law enforcement the way it's currently
Committee:
Senate Business and Insurance
Keywords:
workers' compensation, workers comp, Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission, Administrative Workers' Compensation Act, self-insurance guaranty fund, multiple injury trust fund, physician advisory committee, advisory council on workers' compensation, workers' compensation court, insurance, employer liability, self-insured employer, fund transfer, records transfer, agency reorganization, statutory cleanup, technical corrections, Title 85A, SB1343, Vision Plan Contractual Requirements Act
Summary:
The Business and Insurance committee met and first announced that several bills—1765, 1916, 1438, and 1444—would be laid over. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1303, which repeals an obsolete workers’ compensation advisory commission that members said is no longer needed after the state moved to a commission-based system; it passed 9-0. Senate Bill 1641 followed, clarifying that annual renewal notices for certain business certifications may be sent to the last known email address of record; it also passed 9-0.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 1435, a property insurance measure responding to rising premiums. The author argued it would prohibit insurers from using credit scores in premium rating, citing examples of large rate differences tied to credit rather than driving or property risk. Members questioned whether banning credit scoring would shift costs to other policyholders, but the bill passed 5-3 after the title was struck. Senate Bill 1343, an optometry-related bill intended to ensure vision plan organizations and optometrists follow existing regulatory rules, drew questions about discounts and incentives but was described as not changing the current framework; it passed 8-1.
Finally, Senate Bill 2067 was heard to help financial institutions more effectively report suspected financial exploitation of vulnerable adults and share information with Adult Protective Services or law enforcement more quickly. The author said the bill would remove legal barriers and improve scam prevention, especially for older adults. It passed unanimously 9-0. The chair then adjourned the meeting, noting the next meetings would be longer.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- enacted a couple of years ago, directs all Medicaid systems to enact 30 days of case management services
- This directs us to seek that waiver, but will not begin services until JFAC appropriates it.
- This was supposed to, we were supposed to begin providing these services on January 1 of 2025.
- So you mentioned that there is the possibility that we could lose funding for other Medicaid services
- So I'm wondering if Medicaid was not covering them, how would we be paying for those services? Mr.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 29th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon and welcome to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services for the 83rd Legislative
- I serve as the administrator for the Division of Child and Family Services.
- eliminates the requirement for the division to deduct from a child's separate account in the fund any services
- It's referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services and, in summary, makes revisions relating
- to health and human services.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- director at Sacramento County Department of Health Services services, Laura Medina, assistant deputy
- director of public health, Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency, Carla Gomez, CHIAC policy
- the Army Achievement Medal with Oakley Fluster, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service
- Medal, and the Global War on Terror Service Medal.
- I ask that we remember his service to our country, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WILL COME TO ORDER, ROBIN WILL YOU PLEASE CALL
- ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT FLORIDA RULES AND REGULATIONS CPAS IDENTIFIED THE PARTICIPANTS AUTHORIZED SERVICES
- AND RESTRICTIONS AGREED BY THE PHYSICIAN AND PHARMACIST TO SPECIFY A LEVEL OF PATIENT CONCERN FOR SERVICES
- OF THE COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENTS MUST BE APPROPRIATE TO THE PHARMACISTS TRAINING AND THE SERVICES
- TO SUCH PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS WHO BELIEVE THESE SERVICES WILL BE BENEFICIAL.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (12-8-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> and</c><01:11:37.760><c> adds</c> service agreement requirements and adds service agreement requirements
- </c> imaging services as an ancillary service imaging services as an ancillary service along<02:09:21.280
- Require ancillary ancillary services.
- The staff amendments hours of service.
- </c> amount of money for the services amount of money for the services provided?
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and then recognized a staff member’s birthday and a guest shadowing Senator Adams. It then moved into informational review of Education and Labor Cabinet, Department of Education regulation 702 KAR 3:30, which sets insurance coverage requirements for school district buildings and structures. Department of Education officials explained that districts are expected to carry coverage at replacement cost and said they understand some districts participate in self-insurance pools with backup policies, but they deferred detailed insurance questions to the Department of Insurance. Senators raised concerns that pooled coverage could leave districts exposed if claims exceed pool limits, and the chair asked KDE to follow up with DOI to confirm districts are adequately covered, especially for bondholders. No vote was taken on the informational review.
The committee then reviewed emergency ABC regulations 804 KAR 130:01 through 130:04 implementing Senate Bill 100’s new licensing requirements for tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product businesses. ABC and Public Protection Cabinet representatives outlined the emergency rules governing enforcement, license applications, denial criteria, and transitional licenses. Retail industry witnesses Shannon Stiglet and Brian Clark said they support licensure in principle but argued the rules add duplicative requirements borrowed from alcohol licensing, create confusion about transitional licenses, and may be too burdensome for the roughly 7,000 affected businesses to meet by the January 1 deadline. They also said guidance has been inconsistent and requested the agency revise the regulations, remove requirements not grounded in law, and provide clearer, separate processes for new and existing businesses.
Committee members asked whether the industry had worked directly with ABC and noted the public comment period was still open. Witnesses said they had communicated with ABC and the Public Protection Cabinet, but responses had been uneven and they wanted written guidance. Members expressed concern about the short timeline and the need to avoid disruption so businesses can operate legally on January 1. Representative Marzian asked for clarification that the discussion concerned emergency regulations already in effect while ordinary regulations remain in process. No formal action was taken beyond receiving the informational testimony and discussion.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a lot of work that services.
- </c> best possible law enforcement services best possible law enforcement services and<01:06:16.640><
- </c> department of health and human services department of health and human services or<01:30:18.639>
- Disclosure is perfectly acceptable. customer service. And um perhaps I'm customer service.
- </c> >> we um we believe many of our services >> we um we believe many of our services that
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee Mar 11th, 2026 at 01:24 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill provides that the Public Service Commission may not enforce, originate, establish, change,
- water and/or sewer utility that is a political subdivision of this state and provides a separate service
- or combined services.
- the line and associated facilities allocated to West Virginia load-serving entities that provide service
- the off-take facilities reasonably necessary to provide such services within a reasonable time frame
Summary:
The Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee met and took up the engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4012. Counsel explained that the bill shortens several Public Service Commission timelines for certificates of public convenience and necessity, including deadlines for final decisions and final submissions, with different timeframes for smaller water/sewer projects and very large projects. The bill also requires applications to justify the need for a facility, including consideration of alternatives such as advanced transmission technologies, and adds requirements for electric transmission lines of 200 kV or greater, including a showing that costs are commensurate with benefits to West Virginia ratepayers and commitments to provide off-take facilities when requested. Comparable changes were also described for siting certificates, including a reduced decision timeline.
After questions and no amendments, the vice chair moved to report the bill to the full Senate without recommendation as to passage, but with a recommendation that it be re-referred to the Energy, Industry and Mining Committee. The committee approved the motion by voice vote. The meeting then adjourned.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 03/04/2026
Energy And Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- It authorizes and directs the Department of Public Service to conduct a study on the deployment of energy
- Bill Number 1227A, sponsored by Senator May, authorizes and directs the Department of Public Service
- Next, Bill Number 2708, sponsored by Senator May, an act amending the Public Service Law and the Public
- Bill Number 2708, sponsored by Senator May, is an act amending the Public Service Law and the Public
- Next, Bill Number 4205, sponsored by Senator Comrie, an act to amend the Public Service Law and Public
Committee:
Senate Energy And Telecommunications
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications met for its first March meeting, chaired by Senator Kevin Parker. Members discussed a short agenda of energy-related bills focused on grid modernization, interconnection studies, geothermal development, microgrids for extreme weather resilience, and a proposed Grid Modernization Commission. Senators Mattera and Walczyk were absent but had voting sheets submitted; Senator Kavanagh joined later in the meeting.
The committee advanced several measures: S.1227A, directing the Department of Public Service to study deployment of the energy interconnection process into the electrical grid, was moved to third reading; S.2708, advancing grid enhancement technologies, was also sent to third reading. S.2486A, creating geothermal energy generation facilities, was advanced to the Finance Committee, as was S.4205 on microgrids for extreme weather and public security, and S.4590 establishing the New York State Grid Modernization Commission.
During the votes, some members were recorded as voting without recommendation, including Senator Walczyk on multiple bills and Senator Hinchey on the geothermal bill. No testimony or substantive debate was presented beyond brief procedural questions, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- All in favor, the bill is reported. 8775-0, and that's under Social Services Law.
- And then, then, Social Services Law. Moved by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Myrie.
- In favor, opposed to bills reported. 785, Martinez, and not with the bedroom services law.
- And then the Social Services Law. Moved by Senator Mayer, second by Senator Harckham.
- And that General Social Services Law. Moved by Senator Fernandez, second by Senator Liu.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The meeting was a committee vote session on a large slate of bills, with members repeatedly moving and seconding measures and then reporting them out. The bills covered a wide range of subject areas, including Education Law, Insurance Law, Internal Revenue Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Social Services Law, Executive Law, Financial Services Law, Tax Law, and other state law provisions. Many of the items were identified by bill number and sponsor, and the chair noted each one as reported after the vote.
Most of the measures were approved with broad support, often described as “in favor” or “all in favor,” though several were noted as having some opposition or abstentions. A few bills drew more mixed responses, but the transcript does not indicate any bill being defeated; instead, the recurring action was that the bills were reported out of committee. Senators mentioned in motions and seconds included Sepúlveda, Ortt, Bado, Tedisco, Fernandez, Myrie, Harckham, Mayer, Liu, Comrie, Griffo, Gallivan, Sanders, and others.
The session ended with the statement that none of the reported bills would be taken up on the floor that day. No substantive debate or testimony is included in the transcript, only motions, seconds, vote outcomes, and reporting actions on the listed bills.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will create greater access to dental services, and I ask for your support.
- bill will create greater access to This bill will create greater access to dental<00:20:26.440><c> services
- and I ask for your dental services and I ask for your support. support. support.
- They are solely responsible for administering social service programs in Minnesota, for example.
- social service programs in Minnesota,<00:56:01.720><c> for</c><00:56:01.880><c> example.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Feb 19th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- We're just talking about fresh produce and nutritional services.
- HB 2355 is not a permanent expansion of services.
- We serve a six-county region, around 180,000 members in our service area.
- of the service is.
- We didn't say you can't provide the service.
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health