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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Feb 27th, 2025
Children and Youth Health
Transcript Highlights:
- The state... I've often said the state cannot regulate morality. I don't think the state can be...
- They should be able to make that choice, not the state. Last, I think Mr.
- states to do business within the state, that would happen for small businesses first.
- 19 states have comprehensive state privacy laws, and that now ropes every single app developer into a
- How many states have already implemented either one of these? I don't know.
Committee:
Senate Children and Youth Health
Keywords:
internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
Transcript Highlights:
- We represent 4 million acres of well-managed forest lands across the state of California.
- AB 2026 also ties important state diversion decisions to weaker federal rules.
- And there should be groundwater recharge, especially in the entire state.
- You know, the State Water Board will retain the oversight.
- This is a really important policy for the state of California.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources and Water
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If you would state your name for the record and who you're with.
- As I stated, I'm the CEO of Homestyle Direct.
- Thank you for your testimony and uh well stated.
- So don't be picking on my Washington County day today.
- If you would state your name and who you're with. I'm Dr.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Idaho is a law-and-order state.
- that is a rule-of-law state.
- The other thing I would say is, as a state, we're not a blue state. I'll speak to sanctuary cities.
- Please state your name. Thank you, Madam Chair and committee.
- We don't know who is in our state. The people of Idaho want to know.
Committee:
House Local Government
Summary:
The Local Government Committee approved the February 24, 2026 minutes and then heard House Bill 660, sponsored by Representative Dale Hawkins. Hawkins said the bill would require law enforcement to collect and publish biannual statewide data on the immigration status and nationality of arrested individuals, arguing Idaho taxpayers should know the costs and jail impacts associated with people in the country unlawfully. He said the bill was intended to create a uniform reporting system and that the state needs better information to manage immigration-related detention costs.
Testimony was split. Supporters, including Secure Idaho representatives Michael Angela and Tim O’Donnell, said the bill would improve transparency, use information already gathered during booking, and help lawmakers make policy based on measurable data. Opponents, including Idaho Chiefs of Police Association representative Tracy Bastercia, argued the bill would burden local police, create confusion about who must collect the data, potentially duplicate work already done at the jail level, and raise concerns about asking citizens their nationality and publishing sensitive information. Several members questioned whether the fiscal note was accurate and whether the bill should be limited to sheriff’s offices and jail booking rather than all law enforcement agencies.
After closing testimony, Representative Wheeler moved to hold the bill in committee, but that motion failed 8-7. The original motion to send HB 660 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation then passed 8-7. The chair noted interest in possible cleanup of the bill’s language, and the committee adjourned with a reminder that it may need to meet again later in the week for Senate bills.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Idaho is a law-and-order state.
- that is a rule-of-law state.
- The other thing I would say is, as a state, we're not a blue state. I'll speak to sanctuary cities.
- Please state your name. Thank you, Madam Chair and committee.
- We don’t know who is in our state. The people of Idaho want to know.
Committee:
House Local Government
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, we live in a state where you all, we all, make the laws.
- You know, we live in a state where you all, we all, make the laws.
- We're one of the few states in the country that does not have this yet.
- For the record, I'm Phil McGrane, Secretary of State for the great state of Idaho, and it is a privilege
- We have a State affairs turf. All election records we keep.
Committee:
House Judiciary, Rules and Administration
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- George Washington once said this, quote, the best way to preserve the confidence of the people durably
- You may have heard that the Eagle High School girls won the state championship in basketball.
- House Bills 652 and 549 will both be referred to the State Affairs Committee.
- In a year where money is a little dry, I think this could be a good thing for the state.
- But for the reasons stated, I'll be a no on this. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bills 735, 736, and 739 were referred to the State Affairs Committee.
- House Bill 548, by the State Affairs Committee, relating to the Idaho Safe Boating Act.
- We also, in this state, are not immune to those problems.
- George Washington called upon it.
- or the United States.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 4, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 4085 Representative Tuck: provides the conveyance of about 406 acres of state land known as the Cemetery
- CS for HB 4057 simply transfers 7.1 acres from the state to the City of DeFuniak Springs.
- It broadens the list of areas that may be designated as areas of critical state concern.
- As we know, beaches are our most important economic resource in the state of Florida.
- Over 30.1% of your constituents in this state require on-site systems.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Mar 6th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, the way that things work in our state...
- Don't make our state less safe. Make our state more safe. Vote against this bill.
- anywhere in the United States.
- One week ago today, the Watertown Mayor High School wrestlers became state champions, Double A state
- Becker, 2025 Double A state champions of wrestling.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 09:15 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- She says the judge told me we are one of four states that don't allow this.
- Washington Appear, do you wish to testify? Waiving in opposition.
- Often the owners are out-of-state or own Rep. Booth: multiple complexes.
- Booth: case at the apartment complex, out-of-state.
- Judge Daniel Brewer, Chair Koster: the State Court System waiving in support.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Nov 17th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll just say this is our state plan. These will be our state rules, our state regulations.
- states.
- state.
- owned by the state.
- We made sure that all the information was divulged to **New Mexico State University**, **UNM**, the *
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And 2052 provides this clarity by one stating that every court has to start from the presumption that
- In fact, the Texas Supreme Court in a case called In Re VLK has. stated, the presumption that the best
- So Senate Bill 2052 will enshrine this in the Constitution. in the state statute, and will provide the
- So our state. can give more rights.
- Lost to the guardianship of state is far greater than the bond provided for by the county.
Committee:
Senate Jurisprudence
Keywords:
judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, attorney general, criminal prosecution, public order, law enforcement, jurisdiction, attorney ad litem, parent-child relationship, compensation, legal representation, government entity, probate, court proceedings, record delivery, wills, legal documentation
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-AEN, CPN-EDT, CPN-HOU, CPN-EIG Public Hearings 01-29-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> examining you know how uh other states examining you know how uh other states were<00:26:26.760>
- Treasury, the beneficial effects to the state of using depositories within the state, including but
- Treasury, the beneficial effects to the state of using depositories within the state, including but
- </c> using depositories within the state using depositories within the state including<00:32:34.880><
- He said that for the past 30 years, 47 states plus Washington, D.C., have allowed direct shipments of
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 252 on invasive species, which would broaden the Department of Agriculture’s authority to inspect items moved into or within Hawaii, prohibit the sale of pest-infested merchandise, and allow quarantine, treatment, or destruction of affected materials with clarified penalties. Testifiers from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, the Farmers Union, and many others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing gaps in current inspection authority and the need to address high-risk non-agricultural commodities such as outdoor furniture and other cargo that can carry pests like red imported fire ants. Members raised concerns about staffing, inspection capacity, commerce impacts, and whether better manifest descriptions or scanners could help target higher-risk shipments. The chairs recommended passage with Department of Agriculture and technical amendments, and the committees adopted the recommendation.
The joint CPN/EDT hearing then took up SB 148 on combat sports, which would create a Hawaii Combat Sports Commission and regulate combat sports while prohibiting no-rules contests. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments on effective dates and later said other jurisdictions generally use a single commission for boxing and MMA. Supporters, including a professional fighter and a longtime advocate, argued the bill would help revive the sport in Hawaii, improve local opportunities, and reduce costs associated with separate commissions; one testifier initially appeared opposed but clarified he was actually in support. Committee members asked about safety, medical coverage, staffing, vacancies, and whether separate commissions could share staff. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including an Attorney General effective-date amendment, amendments from the Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses to increase health-care coverage at fights, and DCCA’s recommendation to unify boxing and MMA under one commission; the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050, and the recommendation was adopted.
A later joint CPN/Housing agenda began with SB 69 on deposits of public funds, which would require the Director of Finance to consider the benefits of using in-state depositories, including favorable lending terms for affordable housing. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Hawaii Bankers Association offered comments, and no other testimony or questions were noted before the discussion moved on. The next measure introduced was SB 24 on limited profit housing associations, which would create a regulatory framework and a limited profit housing council; the transcript cuts off as testimony on that bill was beginning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 2/10/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- The legislature appropriates money to state agencies for state-funded grants.
- The legislature appropriates money to state agencies for state-funded grants.
- But seven state agencies give money to the University of St.
- But seven state agencies give money to the University of St.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on SF3045 5/9/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm State Representative Jenny Cleorne. I serve as the co-chair of State Government in the House.
- </c> applicable to state grant recipients. applicable to state grant recipients.
- And the money would be State.
- </c> also some provisions in the state St. also some provisions in the state St.
- The state auditor, the Office of Secretary of State, and the attorney general's office.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Kentucky Housing Task Force 2025 (6-30-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the current map of states that have a state tax credit for affordable housing. maybe state agencies
- map of states that have a state current map of states that have a state tax<00:25:10.559><c> credit<
- And these are rural states, red states, plenty of blue states, too.
- </c><00:25:43.679><c> of</c><00:25:43.840><c> blue</c> states, red states, plenty of blue states, red
- </c> Oregon and Washington. Oregon and Washington.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:15
Roll Call 00:00:45
Discussion of Pro-Growth Housing Policies 00:02:33
Adjournment 01:17:15, 958, all
Summary:
The Housing Task Force 2.0 reconvened with several new members and heard a presentation from Kentucky Housing Corporation Executive Director Winston Miller and Deputy Executive Director Wendy Smith. They framed the task force’s work as a practical effort to address Kentucky’s housing shortage, update members on the current housing landscape, summarize existing state and federal resources, and suggest areas for the task force to focus on over the coming year.
KHC said its 2024 housing supply gap analysis found Kentucky is short about 206,000 housing units, split roughly evenly between rental and homeownership, and projected the gap could grow to 287,000 units by 2029 if current trends continue. They emphasized that every county in Kentucky needs more housing, that the 2008 housing crisis and loss of construction capacity remain major causes of the shortage, and that current pressures include high interest rates, rising insurance and tax costs, construction cost inflation, and housing prices and rents growing faster than incomes. KHC also said homelessness has risen in Kentucky, with point-in-time counts showing double-digit increases in recent years.
The presenters reviewed existing resources, including federal programs, the Kentucky Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the rural housing trust fund, KHC mortgage and down payment assistance programs, and the state mortgage interest deduction. They said these resources are important but insufficient to close the gap, and noted that a proposed federal FY2026 budget would cut HUD programs by 44%, potentially removing about $286 million from Kentucky housing resources, though no action has been taken yet. They urged the task force to consider stronger, more flexible tools such as a revolving loan fund, a state affordable housing tax credit, and economic development and employer-assisted housing incentives, and pointed to Indiana’s housing infrastructure and regional development funds as examples. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 04/15/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in our state. in our state.
- our state.
- our state.
- our state.
- our state.
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/15/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Is this pass that they would have only into state parks, state-owned properties?
- </c><00:06:20.720><c> parks</c> into state parks into state parks stateowned<00:06:22.800><c> properties
- I know this is in state government.
- was the first state in the United<00:43:33.920><c> States</c><00:43:34.319><c> to</c><00:43:35.359><c
- Hey, states, what are you doing?
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And I know that when we've talked to other states, other states across every other state is dealing with
- And I know that when we've talked to other states, other states across every other state is dealing with
- And I know that when we've talked to other states, other states across every other state is dealing with
- And I know that when we've talked to other states, other states across every other state is dealing with
- </c> military service members of all states. military service members of all states.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held an informational briefing on the federal shutdown’s impact on state benefits, with the main focus on SNAP. DHS Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division Administrator Scott Morish explained that SNAP serves about 86,229 households statewide, or 168,947 individuals, and averages roughly $58–60 million in monthly federal benefits. He said USDA directed states to suspend November SNAP benefits effective November 1 if the shutdown continues, while existing October balances on EBT cards remain usable and cash benefits such as TANF, General Assistance, and AABD are not affected. DHS said it has continued processing applications, recertifications, interviews, and required reporting, and has posted public guidance on its website.
Morish also reviewed other SNAP-related changes taking effect November 1 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including expanded able-bodied adult work requirements and tighter non-citizen eligibility rules. He said the work requirements now extend from ages 18–54 to 18–64 and apply to additional groups previously exempt, while only lawful permanent residents, COFA residents, and Cuban or Haitian entrants will remain eligible among non-citizens. He also noted Hawaii’s ongoing SNAP benefit reduction tied to a federal calculation error in the thrifty food plan, which has lowered benefits by about $8 per person per month for the past three years.
On the state response, DHS said it is working with the Hawaii Food Bank and seeking $2 million in state funding to support it, and is also developing a Hawaii Relief Program using TANF reserve funds. The program is intended as a short-term housing and utility assistance program for families with dependent children under 300% of the federal poverty level, with up to four months of assistance. Senators questioned why rainy day funds were not being used and whether the state could directly fund EBT cards; DHS responded that the TANF approach was the fastest available option, that EBT delivery involves significant technical and administrative mechanics, and that the department is still in discussions with the vendor and other stakeholders about additional options.