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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a possible executive session today on two bills, so we are going to hear those bills or get briefed
- That's where you'll get the opportunity to hear from members of this committee on the work that... ..
- .interim planning, and that's where you'll get the opportunity to hear from members of this committee
- More importantly, it is a public hearing.
- We host it as a public hearing here in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee because we want
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a possible executive session today on two bills, so we are going to hear those bills or get briefed
- That's where you'll get the opportunity to hear from members of this committee on the work that they're
- That's where you'll get the opportunity to hear from members of this committee on the work that they're
- But more importantly, it is a public hearing.
- to hear from you, the public, your lobbyists, your industry partners, community members, on what they
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee met on February 25 and received briefings on two bills before taking a short caucus break and reconvening in executive session. Substitute Senate Bill 5971 would create a green fertilizer incentive program for low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer production and use in Washington. The committee also reviewed amendment H-3672.1, which shifts the greenhouse gas emissions calculation role to the Department of Ecology, aligns the calculation with the Clean Fuels Program, and ties incentive payments to an 80% lifecycle emissions reduction standard. Members and the chair described the amendment as agreed-to language, and the bill was supported as a pragmatic, bipartisan step to reduce emissions and support jobs.
The committee adopted amendment H-3672.1 and then voted to report Substitute Senate Bill 5971 out of committee with a due pass as amended recommendation by voice vote, with 11 ayes and 0 nays. The committee then considered Substitute Senate Bill 6097, which would add federally recognized Indian tribes as eligible participants in the Conservation Futures Program. Supporters said the change would strengthen conservation partnerships and help preserve open space, farmland, and forests, while one member noted concerns about the scope of land involved but said he would vote yes after discussions with the prime sponsor.
Substitute Senate Bill 6097 was reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation on a roll call vote of 7 ayes and 4 nays. The chair then announced that this was the committee’s last policy meeting of the short session, previewed a final interim-planning meeting, thanked members and staff, and recognized Chairman Leonard Forsman of the Suquamish Tribe before adjourning.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- At this time, we will move into the public hearing portion of our meeting.
- Thank you, Chairman Hinman and committee for hearing this bill today. I'm Jeff Farnan.
- Well, I would like to hear if that, if there's some time.
- Seeing none, that will close the public hearing on House Bill 2096.
- Seeing none, that will close the public hearing on House Bill 2096.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Higher Education and Workforce Development Feb 17th, 2026
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now transition into our open hearing, and we're going to hear House Bill 3279.
- We will now transition into our open hearing, and we're going to hear House Bill 3279, which is sponsored
- We had the Department of Economic Development in budget hearings last week, and we were going through
- Okay, we will go to the witness section of the hearing.
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development met in executive session and first approved House Bill 2896 by a vote of 11 ayes, 1 no, and 1 present. The bill was described as giving the governor and staff more flexibility in appointing qualified members to university boards of governors.
The committee then heard House Bill 3279, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, which would move the Community Service Commission from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Shields said the move would better align the commission’s AmeriCorps and volunteer-service work with education, workforce training, financial aid, apprenticeships, and job-placement resources already housed in DHEWD. Rep. Mansur, Rep. Hein, and Rep. Wilson voiced support, emphasizing the program’s value in building workforce pipelines and community ties, while DHEWD witness Leah Strid also testified in favor and said the change would help connect participants to education and employment opportunities.
Members asked about the commission’s budget, funding, and staffing; witnesses said the program is primarily federally funded, with seven FTEs, and that they would follow up with additional details. No opposition testimony was offered. The chair indicated the committee would try to executive the bill later, but due to notice issues, House Bill 3279 was not voted on at this meeting and the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-04 (8:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Public hearings which members of the public were invited to attend and offer evidence concerning the
- After due consideration of the findings of such adduced at the public hearings, the Senate Committee
- Public hearings were conducted for certain appointees by the committees of reference.
- Under this bill, ADUs are approved without requiring a public hearing, variance, conditional use permit
- It will be then that we will hear the budget appropriations on Wednesday, February 18th.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- For 3849 not hearing anybody the chair recognizes chairman canals Mr. Close. I close. Oh, no. OK.
- Chairman and members for hearing this bill today.
- There's the Chair hearing none. Recognizes Representative Troxler to close. measure. Thank you Mr.
- pending at the request of the bill author the subcommittee will not be taking up HB 4472 at this hearing
- Is there a chair hearing? None.
Bills:
HB483 , HB3345 , HB3643 , HB3821 , HB3849 , HB4472 , HB4523 , HB4524 , HB5346 , HB5347 , HB5376
Committee:
House S/C on Transportation Funding
Keywords:
high-speed rail, Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, public-private partnership, comprehensive development agreement, CDA, Interstate 35, I-35 corridor, Dallas, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, intercity passenger rail, rail infrastructure, private entity, transportation infrastructure, rail corridor, passenger rail, infrastructure finance, vehicle registration
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll hold off on calling the roll until other members approach from other committee hearings.
- be given two minutes to provide his or her testimony, and please register at the kiosk outside the hearing
- I really appreciate you taking time to hear this this morning.
- It's available if you'd like to hear it. We can, or we can add it to your bill.
- It's available if you'd like to hear it. We can, or we can add it to your bill.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 heard two bills. SB 2847, by Senator Hagenbuch, would give Texas public four-year universities the same option community colleges already have to seek approval from the Higher Education Coordinating Board for core curricula of fewer than 42 semester credit hours. Hagenbuch said the bill is intended to add flexibility, support career-focused programs, and help students finish degrees faster. There was no public testimony, and the bill was left pending.
The committee then heard SB 3039, by Senator West, which addresses transferability and credit loss for students moving from community colleges to four-year institutions. West said the bill responds to ongoing problems with rejected transfer credits and seeks better data, study, and recommendations from the Coordinating Board. Deputy Commissioner Sarah Keaton testified that transfer remains a major policy issue, that reporting requirements from SB 25 have improved data collection, and that the main reasons credits do not transfer are grades and degree applicability. She also described the Texas Direct degree program and field-of-study curricula designed to transfer as blocks.
Members discussed the cost of lost credits, the need for better communication to students, and concerns that some institutions still reject credits or require duplicate coursework. No public witnesses signed up on SB 3039, and it was left pending subject to the call of the chair. A quorum was later established, the agenda was completed, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
How will federal law affect Medicaid in Minnesota? 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- So, I'm interested to hear from them on on how they kind of define those costs.
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Jul 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- When you hear from one of the witnesses, you will hear of an actual case that I think strongly makes
- Can you hear me okay? Yes? Great.
- I'll look forward to hearing if there are additions.
- The next item we will hear is Item 5, SB 1313, Cervantes.
- I know you guys are all at the end of a long hearing here.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, with most drawing support after amendments or ongoing stakeholder negotiations. SB 29, by Senator Laird, would extend a sunset on the law allowing pain-and-suffering claims to survive a plaintiff’s death; supporters, including a family member describing a medical negligence case, labor groups, consumer advocates, and disability and elder organizations, argued it prevents defendants from running out the clock, while hospitals, medical groups, and business organizations warned of higher costs and added liability. After extensive debate about data collection, settlement reporting, and the impact on health care access, the bill passed to Appropriations on a divided vote.
SB 294, by Senator Reyes and presented by Senator Laird, would require employers to notify a worker’s emergency contact if the worker is arrested or detained and would create a template to inform employees of state and federal labor rights. Labor and worker advocates said the bill would help workers understand and enforce their rights amid weakened federal enforcement; there was no opposition on file, and the bill passed unanimously to Appropriations. SB 697 would modernize water-rights adjudication by allowing the State Water Board to use technology instead of requiring in-person field investigations; with no opposition, it also passed unanimously.
The committee also advanced SB 37 on attorney advertising, SB 645 on peremptory challenges in civil cases, SB 303 on bias-mitigation trainings in public workplaces, and SB 464 on expanding pay-data reporting for specified state workers. SB 37 drew support from consumer and legal groups but concerns from Walker Advertising about joint advertising; members said negotiations were ongoing, and the bill passed. SB 645 would extend anti-bias jury-selection rules to certain civil rights cases; criminal-defense and defense groups said they were close to agreement, and the bill passed. SB 303 and SB 464 were both amended to narrow scope and moved forward after several opponents shifted to neutral or removed opposition. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills, all sent to Appropriations.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- We made zero mistakes, and we don't even want to hear it.’ Mr.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- appreciate your interest and participation in the legislative process to ensure everyone can view, hear
- We ask for your cooperation maintaining decorum and civility throughout this hearing.
- Signs and placards are not permitted in the hearing room.
- Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in removal from the hearing room.
- from the hearing room.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the April 22nd, 2026, Assembly Appropriations Committee hearing.
- We have 86 bills to consider this morning as part of our regular order hearing.
- The hearing room is open for attendance.
- All are encouraged to watch the hearing from its live stream on the Assembly's website.
- committee today and for which the author waives presentation before the close of the regular order hearing
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 22, 2026, with a quorum present and first took up a large consent calendar. It moved a set of bills to the Assembly Floor consent calendar by unanimous vote, including AB 1773, 1785, 1828, 1873, 1918, 2001, 2085, 2173, 2412, 2536, 2644, and 2781, and separately approved another group of unanimous bills not eligible for floor consent, including AB 1544, 1555, 1614, 1621, 1637, 1704, 1816, 1933, 2529, 2559, 2663, and 2731. The committee then heard several individual bills, with each author describing the measure and witnesses generally testifying in support; no organized opposition was recorded on the bills discussed.
Among the measures heard, AB 2393 would create fixed statutory damages for certain false imprisonment and arrest claims, while exempting peace officers, custodial officers, and public entities. AB 1697 would delay implementation of a recently enacted prohibition on employment contracts that require workers to repay employer debts if they leave a job, and AB 2534 would extend Domestic Violence Prevention Act restraining order protections to attempted forced marriages and survivors of forced marriages. AB 1608 would strengthen the High-Speed Rail Inspector General’s office by adding staffing and contracting authority, requiring public reports, and allowing limited temporary confidentiality for sensitive information; the bill drew questions from members about transparency and whether information could be withheld, but the author and Inspector General said the measure would increase accountability and only allow narrow, time-limited confidentiality.
The committee also approved AB 1916, which would allow American Sign Language interpreters to participate in the same collective bargaining process as other certified court interpreters, and AB 1803, which would require anti-hate speech training as part of workplace harassment prevention training for employers with five or more employees. AB 1821 would change Public Records Act response timelines from calendar days to business days, with local government sponsors arguing it would better reflect actual processing time for broad and complex requests without reducing access. AB 1919 would establish election procedures to let voters decide the future of Santa Cruz Metro service funding after a one-time grant expires. Each of these bills was moved forward on due pass votes, with some members not voting on certain measures. The committee then approved a long suspense file, and the remaining suspense bills were deemed approved without further discussion.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And you'll hear a story on that today.
- Okay, next we'll hear from Moses. Your information for the record.
- Thank you very much, and very, very sorry to hear what happened to your family.
- Thank you very much and very, very sorry to hear for what's happened to your family.
- It's just horrible to hear that it has to come... ...to that to get to this point to actually address
Committee:
House Education
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- That's also what I hear. Your reputation precedes you. So hopefully this will be fun.
- And so if you wanted a hearing, I would be fine with that.
- I recommend that we introduce RS 33683 and hold a hearing here.
- And so we should at least have a hearing on this in this committee so that we can further discuss whether
- If we were to have a full hearing, would you anticipate that the superintendent of instruction would
Committee:
House State Affairs
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- spacing out and not reposting the proposed substitute that this committee heard during the public hearing
- We heard in the hearing first that people were concerned with the potential for criminal liability for
- Unfortunately, I think what you're going to hear from us today is that it's still too broad.
- Unfortunately, I think what you're going to hear from us today is that it's still too broad.
- And that concludes our hearing for February 4th.
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
Keywords:
litigation finance, legal funding, lawsuit, financial services, access to justice, common interest communities, homeowners association, property management, housing regulations, community governance, criminal justice, judgment, collateral attack, legal proceedings, sentencing reform, firearm regulation, manufacturing, safety standards, background checks, license requirements
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm hearing from K.T.R.V. I'm hearing from— I'm hearing from case managers.
- I'm hearing from fellow clients themselves from all over the state who are in a panic.
- You all have been incredibly receptive to hearing the concerns of the community.
- Chairman, for hearing this terrific bill.
- Senators, I just want to reiterate the data point because it's important to hear it again, to fully absorb
Summary:
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard public testimony on concerns about changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and the iBudget waiver, including warnings that HIV patients could lose access to medications and that direct support providers need a rate increase. Senators discussed possible alternatives such as medically needy coverage and FQHC/340B access, and a witness urged the legislature to delay implementation of the HIV-related changes and restore funding. Another witness asked for support for a modest increase for iBudget direct care providers.
The committee then considered and reported favorably several bills. SB 428, by Sen. Yarborough, expands the state swimming voucher program from ages 0-4 to ages 1-7 to align with drowning-prevention guidance; it passed without opposition. CS/SB 68, by Sen. Harrell, requires hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment standards, and readiness assessments; an amendment aligning reporting dates with the House version was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. CS/SB 1718, by Sen. Grall, makes the Step Into Success foster youth pilot permanent, adjusts visitor/background screening rules for out-of-home placements, and modifies stipend provisions; it also passed favorably.
The committee also approved CS/SB 606, by Sen. Smith, which adds drowning-prevention and safe-bathing education to postpartum materials and requires hospitals and birthing centers to keep compliance records. CS/CS/SB 96, by Sen. Sharief, expands eligibility for the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program up to 400% of the federal poverty level; an amendment removed the $500,000 appropriation so funding can be handled in the budget process, and the bill passed. CS/SB 340, by Sen. Harrell, requires nursing education to include a human trafficking course before licensure, and CS/SB 1480, by Sen. Burton, creates a grandfathering process for certain health care providers in areas of critical need if federal designations change; both were reported favorably. The committee adjourned at the end of the agenda.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- By way of announcement, I am trying out new hearing aids.
- And last week when I wore them, the senator from Windsor told me she couldn't hear me speak.
- So please let me know if you can or can't hear me. Are there any announcements?
- JRS 33, joint resolution to provide for a joint assembly to hear the budget message of the governor.
- to hear the budget message<00:07:18.160><c> of</c><00:07:18.400><c> the</c><00:07:18.639><c> governor
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair hears none. SB 1117 is left pending. The chair lays out SB 1986.
- The chair hears none. SB 1986 is left pending. OK members, we are ready to vote.
- The chair hears none. The substitute is adopted.
- The chair hears none. The substitute is adopted.
- The chair hears none. The substitute is adopted.
Committee:
House Public Health
Keywords:
dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy and Natural Resources Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Ruby, I did not hear exactly what you said. Please don't demote me.
- In the Senate committee hearing, In the Senate committee hearing, I believe it was Senator Kessel that
- Representative Headland, I guess I don't remember ever hearing that.
- I didn't hear you. The report. Okay. I think with this having an expiration date...
- I didn't hear you. The report. Okay.
Committee:
House Energy and Natural Resources
Summary:
The Natural Resources Committee reconsidered Senate Bill 2159, which concerns a study related to nuclear energy and waste. Members discussed a proposed amendment to clarify that the study would address above-ground storage of nuclear waste, not underground storage, reflecting concerns raised by constituents about earlier nuclear-related proposals. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 2159 a unanimous 13-0 do pass recommendation.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2245, described as a hunting-related bill, and recommended it do pass on a 13-0 vote after brief discussion with Game and Fish support noted. Senate Bill 2216, the duck stamp bill, was also advanced 13-0. Testimony on SB 2216 explained that it would help Game and Fish better track resident duck hunting participation and generate revenue for waterfowl habitat, PLOTS access, and possible federal matching funds.
The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 2137, which addresses baiting rules and chronic wasting disease surveillance. An amendment was proposed to set a 50-gallon limit at a hunting location, require a 50-foot setback from property used for animal agriculture, and direct continued disease surveillance with a report due before December 31, 2028. After discussion about fence setbacks, livestock concerns, and the department’s authority to manage disease, the committee adopted the amendment by a 7-6 vote and then passed the bill as amended on an 8-4 vote. The committee also noted several remaining bills would be taken up the following week and adjourned, with no meeting the next day.