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VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, today I rise with a heavy heart, at a time of life and memory of DeWan, my chief of staff, my
- on to serve in several roles for me, joining me lastly here in the General Assembly as my chief of staff
- Earlier today, staff and I had an opportunity to share...
- Earlier today, staff and I had an opportunity to share the conference report with both caucuses to give
- Speaker, let me just first applaud our staff and our conferees for the hard work that they've done on
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of memorial and commending resolutions out of order and in block. Members offered tributes to Colonel James T. O’Kelly for his Marine Corps service and later public service; to Taran Mehta and DeWan Anthony Stiegel, Jr.; to Noreen Torin for her long career in Central Virginia journalism; to Bernard L. Henderson, Jr. for extensive public and civic service; and to Child’s Family Orchards for growing a record-setting peach. Several additional memorial and commending resolutions were adopted in block, including newly added resolutions for Stephanie Daniel Myers and Lynn Kathleen McKay, among others.
The chamber then considered the conference report on House Bill 30, the biennial state budget. Speakers praised staff and conferees for their work and noted provisions such as pay raises for teachers and state employees, infrastructure funding, a higher standard deduction, and a utility-related rebate issue. Some members criticized the budget as a large spending increase and argued it did not provide enough tax relief, while others supported it and emphasized keeping commitments to data center tax policy and adding co-ops to rebate efforts. After debate, the House adopted the conference report by a vote of 71 yeas to 22 nays.
At the close of business, the House was informed that the calendar was complete, reminded about a constituent relationship management software survey, and then recessed pursuant to House Resolution 2069.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- also want to express my gratitude to the other person who works incredibly hard on this, my chief of staff
- Paglia. ...to the other person who works incredibly hard on this, my chief of staff, A.J.
- And our deputy chief of staff, Hirosh Shah, who is also here in the chamber with us.
- And also, thank you to Senate President Spilka, who is represented here today by several staff members
- , and who will, I know, ...represented here today by several staff members and who will, I know, read
Summary:
The Senate held an informal session centered on its annual scouting recognition program, led by Senator Tarr and other Senate leaders. Scouts from several Massachusetts councils recited the Pledge of Allegiance, the Scout Oath, and the Scout Law, and the chamber heard a report on Scouting America in Massachusetts from Eagle Scout Molly Murphy of Woburn, assisted by other scouts and flag bearers from across the Commonwealth. Murphy described her own scouting experience, leadership roles, Eagle Scout project, and the challenges and benefits of scouting, emphasizing leadership, service, and community impact.
Murphy also presented statewide scouting statistics for 2025, including 19,761 youth in 872 units, 9,402 adult volunteers, more than 23,500 merit badges earned, 482 Eagle Scouts, and over 203,000 hours of community service valued at more than $3 million. The Senate voted to print the scouting report in the Journal. Senators then read and presented a gubernatorial proclamation declaring April 23, 2026, as Scout Appreciation Day in Massachusetts, citing scouting’s service, character-building, and conservation values.
In addition to the scouting program, the Senate transacted several routine matters. It passed to be enacted two local bills: one authorizing Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption and another further regulating the appointment of a special police officer in Malden. The Senate also adopted a resolution commending the IBS patient support group for recognizing April 19, 2026, as World IBS Day, and it engrossed a bill allowing retired police officers to serve as special police officers in Fairhaven after adopting an amendment, as well as a bill increasing the Haverhill Board of Health from three to five members. The Senate adopted an order to reconvene on Monday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 6th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so first of all, I would like to thank the very thoughtful people that work in Senate staff.
- And so I think sometimes it's easy for us, and me especially, to be able to take our staff for granted
- And me especially, to be able to take our staff for granted in all the things that maybe aren't necessarily
- the other son, Maggie Kassaneda, the daughter, and Chelsea Kassaneda, as well, who works in Senate staff
- And then in addition to that, we also have Jen, who's a daughter-in-law, and we have Senate staff.
Bills:
HB4440 , HJR1067 , HJR1087 , HB4426 , HB3704 , HB4311 , HB3044 , HB4191 , HB3465 , HB3972 , HB3759 , HB3625 , HB1411 , HB2980 , HB3015 , HB3147 , HB3277 , HB3323 , HB3443 , HB3882 , HB3406 , HB2975 , HB3977 , HB3263 , HB2988 , HB3404 , HB1770
Keywords:
Medicaid, low-income adults, healthcare, eligibility restrictions, constitutional amendment, Medicaid expansion, SoonerCare, health coverage, federal matching funds, FMAP, Article XXV-A, state question, special election, Title 63, public assistance, healthcare funding, federal-state match, Medicaid eligibility, Oklahoma Constitution, ad valorem
Summary:
The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then recognized several guests and honorees, including the doctor of the day, Dr. Mukesh Perek; nurse of the day, Cynthia Cochran; psychologist of the day, Dr. Colby Kipp; and a guest introduced by Senator Brooks, Marianella “Nellie” Castaneda, who was honored for her quick action in responding to a distress call that helped prompt a law enforcement response in a domestic violence situation. Senator Brooks and Castaneda both spoke about the incident and the importance of staff responsiveness and public service.
The Senate also honored Jalen Lundry of Hayworth, named a national champion in the FFA Agriscience Fair for research on red wiggler worms and soil health. Lundry spoke briefly about her project and thanked Senator George Burns. The Pro Tem recognized April 6, 2026, as National Rifle Association and Oklahoma Rifle Association Day, with representatives from both organizations present in the gallery. The chamber also introduced the week’s pages, who each identified their schools, senators they were paging for, and future plans.
No legislation was debated or voted on during the session. Instead, members made committee and floor announcements, including upcoming meetings of Revenue and Taxation, Appropriations, Public Safety, and the Senate Rural Caucus. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn and stood adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- to keep my comments brief, but to speak to the question about the council and the mayor, all city staff
- All city staff serve at the will of the mayor and the council, so it's very appropriate, as Representative
- He covered a shift, and during our staff meeting the city attorney said, whoa, wait a minute, you know
- under manned and my son was willing to come and cover some shifts he covered a shift and during our staff
- meeting the city attorney said whoa wait a minute you know he can't he staff meeting the city attorney
Committee:
House State Affairs
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And yes, my understanding is that when we're all gone, there would be capacity with existing staff to
- So I'm concerned that we don't have the staff to be able to do this.
- So I'm concerned that we don't have the staff to be able to do this.
- building, and this isn't a huge lift as I said OPE did it and they were able to do it using existing staff
- a thorough analysis a couple years ago and it did not require additional FTE beyond what we had on staff
Summary:
House Revenue and Taxation met on February 23, 2026, to consider RS 33303, sponsored by Representative Rubel. The proposal would require a review of Idaho’s sales tax exemptions, including a cost-benefit analysis and recommendations on whether each exemption should continue, with reviews spread over time and a 10-year sunset/reauthorization framework. Rubel said the idea was prompted by an OPE study showing more than $2 billion in annual revenue loss from roughly 83 exemptions, many of them longstanding, and argued the state should periodically reassess whether they still make sense.
Committee members questioned whether LSO had the staff capacity to do the work, whether the Tax Commission would be making policy recommendations, and whether the bill effectively amounted to a tax increase if exemptions expired without legislative action. Rubel responded that she had spoken with LSO, believed the workload was manageable using existing staff and consultation with the Tax Commission, and said the legislature would retain final authority over whether to renew exemptions. Supporters, including Vice Chair Weber, said regular review of tax exemptions is a responsible fiscal practice, while opponents, including Representatives Monks, Shepard, and Raymond, objected to the automatic sunset and potential tax increase.
After debate, the committee voted to introduce RS 33303. The motion passed, with nays recorded from Representatives Shepard, Monks, and Raymond. After the bill action, the committee welcomed a new page, Colin Chu of Timberline High School, and then adjourned with plans to meet again the next day.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And yes, my understanding is that when we're all gone, there would be capacity with existing staff to
- So I'm concerned that we don't have the staff to be able to do this.
- So I'm concerned that we don't have the staff to be able to do this.
- As I said, OPE did it, and they were able to do it using existing staff and consulting and using existing
- thorough analysis a couple years ago, and it did not require additional FTE beyond what we had on staff
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We just have some bills to exec today, so we will get a little staff report on the bills and any amendments
- Any questions for staff on 2118? All right, next. Great. Any questions for staff on 2118?
- And again, appreciate the intense work that you did, Vice Chair Hill, along with staff and so many of
- And I will say that I know that staff spoke a little bit about this before we went into caucus.
Summary:
The House Housing Committee met to executive several bills, with staff outlining proposed substitutes and key changes before members took a caucus break. House Bill 1974, the land bank bill, was described as removing several original provisions such as county authorization requirements, advisory boards, planning strategies, annual audits, surplus-property prioritization, and a grant program, while adding annual reporting and a real estate excise tax exemption. House Bill 2118, which would limit common interest community associations from imposing more restrictive use covenants than those in place when a unit was acquired, had no amendments but was not moved forward at this time.
House Bill 2236, dealing with Housing Finance Commission authority, was explained as clarifying that the commission may not act as a retail mortgage lender or make loans for owner-occupied home purchases or refinancing, except for certain down-payment assistance loans, while adding an intent section to emphasize that the commission is not meant to compete with private lenders. Members debated whether removing language about using public funds could create taxpayer risk or a de facto state bank, but supporters said the changes modernize outdated law and clarify the commission’s role. House Bill 2269, concerning middle housing and on-site sewage systems in LAMIRDs, would restore broader county authority for middle housing in LAMIRDs while limiting sewage-system options based on whether the county is rural or non-rural.
The committee voted to report House Bill 1974 out with a due pass recommendation by a 10-7 vote, with several members opposing or voting without recommendation over tax concerns. House Bill 2236 also passed out of committee with a due pass recommendation by a 13-4 vote after similar debate over public-funds language. House Bill 2269 passed unanimously by voice vote, and the committee adjourned after completing its executive action.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 10, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, sorry, I forgot to acknowledge my staff: my legislative aide, Nadine, who was here with me and
- I want to thank all of the committee staff. Thank you all so much.
- I want to thank all of the committee staff, thank you all so much, Krista and Anola, and all of you that
- And so I just want to say thank you to the staff... ...for guiding me and helping me with any questions
- And finally, I just want to thank my staff, Charles. I know you're probably there watching.
Summary:
The Health Care Facilities and Systems Subcommittee met and heard two bills. HB 141, by Rep. Woodson, would require the state group insurance program to cover out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations for covered employees, with the goal of improving early detection and reducing the chance that patients skip follow-up imaging because of cost. Woodson described her personal experience with breast cancer screening and emphasized that the bill would help state employees get recommended mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds, and related tests without financial barriers. The American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network supported the bill, and several members spoke in strong support, citing the importance of early detection and employee retention. The committee voted 15-0 to report HB 141 favorably.
The committee then heard CS for HB 839, by Rep. Booth, which would shorten the period for health insurers to seek overpayment claims against participating psychologists from 30 months to 12 months, aligning psychologists with other health care providers and applying to claims on or after January 1, 2026. Booth said the change would improve access to mental health care by encouraging more psychologists to participate in insurance networks. The Florida Psychological Association appeared in support, and there was no debate. The committee voted 15-0 to report the bill favorably.
At the end of the meeting, the vice chair, ranking member, and chair each offered brief remarks thanking members and staff for their work during the session. The chair noted the committee had focused on implementation and oversight issues and described the process as member-driven. The meeting then adjourned by motion to rise.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 18th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- in exchange for any type of consideration when the lessee is not provided a captain, crew, or any staff
- All staff giving rental pre-ride instructions must have a NASBLA-approved boating education course.
- All staff giving rental pre-ride instructions must have a NASBA approved voter education course.
- Tad David, lead staff for the Florida Supreme Court Committee on ADR Rules and Policy, waiving in support
- Tad David, lead staff for the Florida Supreme Court Committee on ADR rules and policy, waiving and support
Summary:
The Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum present and first received an implementation update on CS for SB 606, the Boating Safety Act of 2022, from FWC Lieutenant Colonel Robert Roe. He described the livery permit system, safety and insurance requirements, required pre-rental and pre-ride instruction, recordkeeping, overdue-vessel reporting, accident reporting, and penalties for violations. He also reported enforcement results since the permit requirement took effect in January 2023, including 1,428 permits issued, 1,093 liveries operating, three 90-day suspensions, one revocation, and two pending revocations. Members asked whether liveries may require boating safety education even for people exempt under current law; Roe said they may do so as a business decision, but current law does not require it unless the statute is changed. A member noted concern that many accidents involve boaters in the older exempt age group and said the issue may be revisited this session.
The committee then considered SB 878 by Senator Martin, which extends probation for misdemeanor offenders who were using controlled substances when they committed the offense, allowing supervision for up to one year and aligning those cases more closely with existing alcohol-related misdemeanor probation rules. With no appearance forms or debate, the bill was voted favorably.
Next, the committee took up CS for SB 538 by Senator Bradley, the state court system package. The bill updates statutes to reflect current court operations, including duty judge procedures, removal of a location limit for duty hearings, repeal of a cap on arbitrator compensation in court-ordered non-binding arbitration, and an alternative method for judicial authentication when a court seal is unavailable. An amendment shifting certain clerk reimbursement requests through the Justice Administrative Commission was adopted, and the bill was then reported favorably with support waivers from several court-related entities.
Finally, the committee heard SB 472 by Senator Truenow, which provides that inmates who complete classes meeting required curriculum standards may receive credit toward licensure requirements for those classes. Several organizations waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Fiscal Responsibility Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Fiscal Responsibility
Transcript Highlights:
- qualify as classroom teachers because if you think about a school, you know, it does not include support staff
- Does not include support staff, so we have about 55,000 certified staff, about 40,000 support staff.
- It does include support staff, I mean, you know, of course it doesn't include the principals and assistant
Committee:
House Fiscal Responsibility
Keywords:
athlete agents, commission, state regulation, Alabama, higher education, athletics, membership diversity, catastrophe savings account, catastrophe fund, storm savings, disaster savings, hurricane, windstorm, floodwaters, hail, tornado, property insurance, homeowners insurance, insurance deductible, FORTIFIED
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to introduce my staff and appreciate the work that they do this year and all the things that's
- It is composed of about 1,500 state legislators from all 50 states, bipartisan, and about 20 staff.
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- </c><00:03:37.400><c> and</c><00:03:37.560><c> we're</c> bipartisan uh about 20 staff and we're bipartisan
- uh about 20 staff and we're fortunate<00:03:38.159><c> today</c><00:03:38.360><c> to</c><00:03:38.560
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Opening of the 2025 legislative session in Minnesota House 1/14/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We pray for all the support staff and their families, for I know that the life for these representatives
- We pray for all the support staff and their families, for I know that the life for these representatives
- > those hard days we pray for all the those hard days we pray for all the support<00:03:09.519><c> staff
- c> their</c><00:03:10.760><c> families</c><00:03:11.760><c> for</c><00:03:11.959><c> I</c> support staff
- and their families for I support staff and their families for I know<00:03:12.280><c> that</c><00:03
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (02/05/2025)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- up to full staff.
- We've added a few additional staff over the last few years, a land surveyor, and we have a staff member
- I have 39 staff members.
- </c><00:54:27.599><c> the</c> um I have four headquarters staff the um I have four headquarters staff
- </c><01:05:57.599><c> and</c> come up and met some of the staff and come up and met some of the staff
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- in the staff offices getting one-on-one<00:24:57.840><c> help.
- </c> protection staff. protection staff.
- ,</c> can attract and retain talented staff, can attract and retain talented staff, manage<01:09:52.440
- got money that have massive staffs.
- got money that have massive staffs.
Keywords:
foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/27/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- It is about FTE, so certainly there is a component of this ask that is related to staff.
- that could learn from and R ready staff that could learn from others<00:48:15.359><c> who</c><00:48:
- This proposal brings additional FTE to the agency funded by the remediation staff that would help us
- This is not state agency staff, you know, prophesizing about climate change.
- I've always been impressed by your staff and by your work, and I just wanted to say thank you.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Information Technology Committee Jul 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's where our staff has tried to help, right?
- In order to fix our problem with our call rollover, it's like 26 FTEs of staff.
- But really, 26 FTEs of staff... That's a great question, Chairman Bosch.
- In order to fix our problem with our call rollover, it's like 26 FTEs of staff.
- But really, 26 FTEs of staff over 24-hour service is like four people a shift.
Summary:
The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then received a quarterly update on major IT projects from NDIT. Staff reported the portfolio included 116 major projects totaling about $546 million, with the overall portfolio under budget but slightly behind schedule. They reviewed projects over the 20% variance threshold, including an Industrial Commission grants management system and DOT’s roadway pre-construction replacement, and then heard startup and closeout reports from HHS, OMB, DPI, and DOT. Several previously troubled projects were closed, including HHS bed management, vital records modernization, and DOT roadway capital planning; some projects finished under budget and ahead of schedule, while others were significantly behind schedule or over budget but were now closed or being remediated.
The committee also reviewed NDIT’s annual report, including service-fund financials, peer-state rate comparisons, records management, and customer satisfaction efforts. Members asked about how service-fund revenue and grant administrative charges are accounted for, how chargebacks work, and whether NDIT tracks customer satisfaction scores. NDIT said it does track CSAT-type measures in some service areas and has survey data, but it is not planning another customer survey this summer. Members encouraged more regular reporting of customer satisfaction, service-level metrics, and performance data to help guide future improvements.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the state’s mainframe modernization effort. NDIT said the overall effort is still targeting about 2030, with multiple HHS and DOT projects underway and a $15 million tech-debt appropriation already removing some components. Staff described the main obstacles as data cleanup, complex integrations, limited staff capacity, retirements, and vendor constraints, and said they are seeking a vendor with modernization support in the next contract cycle. Members pressed for clearer accountability and faster progress, and NDIT and HHS emphasized that they are working jointly but need continued support and better tools.
The committee then heard a cybersecurity update on NDIT’s statewide services and maturity assessments. NDIT explained that it provides vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, security awareness training, threat briefings, and penetration testing, and that these services are tied to a cybersecurity maturity assessment based on CIS controls. Members questioned the sharp drop in participation since 2020 and whether the self-assessment should be mandatory or tied more strongly to StageNet access or insurance incentives. NDIT said participation is voluntary, but Enderf is now requiring annual assessments to keep a 4% insurance discount, and members discussed whether stronger requirements or audit authority may be needed. The meeting ended as the committee began a follow-up discussion on BEAD broadband connection costs and why some locations are much more expensive to connect than others.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to begin by saying thank you again, sir, and to your staff.
- I know this has been... saying thank you again, sir, and to your staff.
- Chair, and thank you to your staff in particular.
- amount of time that you’ve engaged with my staff on this bill.
- That you’ve engaged with my staff on this bill.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, I'd have to defer either to nonpartisan staff or maybe one of our partners in the audience who
- Again, I'd have to defer either to nonpartisan staff or maybe one of our partners in the audience who
- Again, I'd have to defer either to nonpartisan staff or maybe one of our partners in the audience who
- Again, I'd have to defer either to nonpartisan staff or maybe one of our partners in the audience who
- So, I'm just for our students and staff.
Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
anonymous reporting, school safety, education, crisis intervention, threat reporting, early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations.(2-11-26)
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
Transcript Highlights:
- You have several staff members that I pay for that are here today.
- You have several staff members that I pay for that are here today.
- You have several staff members that I pay for that are here today.
- You have several staff members that I pay for that are here today.
- So there's a lot of staff that state budget.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- I'm a staff attorney at is Ben Kreps.
- I'm a staff attorney at the<00:12:43.839><c> Public</c><00:12:44.160><c> First</c><00:12:44.399><c> Law
- ., a sheriff, a jail sheriff, purchased 4,641 body-worn cameras because they know that it protects staff
- Thank you. 4,641 body-worn cameras because they know that it protects staff.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2145, which would establish a statutory right for the public to record law enforcement activities in public. Supporters, including the Libertarian Party of Hawaii and the ACLU of Hawaii, said the bill would clarify First Amendment protections, reduce confusion, and provide a private right of action if the right is violated. Most written testimony was in support, while the Maui Police Department and Honolulu Police Department submitted opposition. A senator asked about existing court cases, and the ACLU witness said courts have consistently recognized a right to record officers in public so long as recording does not obstruct police activity.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2151 on emergency management. Testimony from the Office of Information Practices and HEMA focused on proposed changes to Chapter 127A, including limits on emergency powers and a two-thirds legislative override. Earthjustice and other supporters argued the bill was needed after the Hawaii Supreme Court’s Nakoa decision, which they said read emergency powers too broadly and could allow suspension of laws for long-term policy issues rather than true emergencies. HEMA opposed the restrictions, saying emergency managers need flexibility to respond to unknown, statewide crises such as tsunamis, hurricanes, war-related threats, and large disasters, and objected especially to limits on the governor’s ability to suspend public records requirements during emergencies.
Several witnesses, including the Public First Law Center, said the bill was a step in the right direction but suggested amendments to better define emergencies and make clear the changes respond to the Nakoa decision. Committee members questioned whether the proposed limits would hinder disaster response and whether the legislature already has tools to override emergency proclamations. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.