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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Select Committee on Pension Policy Jun 17th, 2025

Select Committee on Pension Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Could I just request something?
  • We now have this new legislation. So we removed—the legislation removed—that short-term funding.
  • We now have this new legislation. So we removed, the legislation removed that short-term funding.
  • representation as well. ...where we do have legislative representation as well.
  • So more of a kind of a data or information request.
Summary: The committee approved the May minutes by roll call vote and then received brief updates from the Attorney General’s office and the Office of the State Actuary. The AG’s office said it would handle legal analysis related to the committee’s work, while the actuary reported that staff were at capacity this summer due to annual valuation work, experience studies, and other retirement system projects, but would have more capacity in the fall. Members also requested access to fiscal note and actuarial materials related to the LEOFF 1 study and related legislation. The main discussion focused on the LEOFF 1 study, including actuarial funding, a proposed merger/termination/restatement approach, and the possibility of a permanent COLA for Plan 1 members. Several members supported keeping COLA recommendations in the committee’s work, while others raised concerns about whether merging or restating plans could affect benefits, legal status, or IRS tax treatment. The actuary explained that the temporary pause in certain funding rates reflected prior overfunding buffers and assumptions about future investment returns, and said future base-rate funding could still be needed depending on experience. Members also discussed constituent correspondence, which staff said largely fell into four categories: the LEOFF 1 study, Plan 1 benefits and COLAs, fossil fuel divestment, and ESSB 5357. The committee agreed that divestment concerns are more appropriately directed to the State Investment Board, not this committee. In reviewing the draft interim work plan, members added or adjusted several topics for future meetings, including a July educational briefing on LEOFF 1 history and tax/IRS issues, a September discussion of COLAs, and a December placeholder for excess compensation/pension spiking, pending coordination with the LEOFF 2 Board. The committee then approved the July agenda and adjourned.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Mar 13th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • DATA AT AN INDIVIDUAL CHILD LEVEL IN A FORMAT THAT IS EXTRACTABLE AND ABLE TO BE ANALYZED AT THE REQUEST
  • YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO EXPLAIN THIS. >> SENATOR GRALL: THIS ATTACHES THE APPROPRIATION TO THE BILL. >>
  • Chair: APPROPRIATION?
  • AND IT COMPLEMENTS OTHER LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES AND INVESTMENTS FOR SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS AND FLORIDA
  • THIS IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PIECE OF LEGISLATION THAT ADDRESSES MULTIPLE MEANS EXHIBITED IN RURAL
Keywords: 999, senate, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 27 (2-13-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • request concurrence of this honorable body. >> Thank you, Madam Clerk. >> Thank you, sir. >> Have a
  • and 160 and request and respectfully request<00:06:06.800><c> concurrence</c><00:06:07.440><c> of</c>
  • <00:06:07.680><c> this</c><00:06:08.000><c> honorable</c> request concurrence of this honorable request
  • "I would like to call Legislative Citation 26 and have it read by title only."
  • </c><01:01:51.359><c> and</c> resolutions to appropriations and resolutions to appropriations and revenue
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/12/2025)

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:08:20.280><c> Bill</c> actually really an Appropriations Bill actually really an Appropriations
  • </c> know in this legislation know in this legislation in<00:22:59.440><c> terms</c><00:22:59.760><c>
  • </c><01:21:50.239><c> in</c> Advocates supporting this legislation in Advocates supporting this legislation
  • </c><02:04:55.199><c> was</c> same time this original legislation was same time this original legislation
  • </c><03:37:42.840><c> might</c> small state such legislation might small state such legislation might
Keywords: 1189, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Thu Mar 13, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> the original intent of the legislation the original intent of the legislation and<00:43:06.720><
  • </c><01:52:11.960><c> from</c> the prosecuting attorney's request from the prosecuting attorney's request
  • </c> introduce bills for this legislative introduce bills for this legislative session<02:10:03.400><
  • So that's just so everyone knows what the LG had requested.
  • And then I would put the requested money in the requested appropriation into the standing committee report
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee met on March 13, 2025, and took up several firearms and fireworks measures. On SB 227, which would create an illegal fireworks enforcement division in the Department of Law Enforcement and appropriate funds, DLE supported the bill, saying fireworks enforcement has become a full-time job requiring dedicated staff rather than a collateral-duty task force. Members discussed whether the bill and the related task force bill were both needed; DLE said yes, explaining that the new division would provide full-time state employees while the task force funding covers interagency costs such as transportation, storage, overtime, and personnel. Testimony on SB 227 was reported as 12 in support and 6 in opposition. On SB 222, which would fund the illegal fireworks task force and extend its sunset to June 30, 2030, DLE and the Honolulu Police Department supported the measure, emphasizing continued enforcement pressure and interagency coordination. An opponent from the Libertarian Party of Hawaii argued the bill was a waste of time, criticized fireworks prohibition as cultural overreach, and performed a song in opposition. Representative Shimizu asked about results from the extra enforcement effort, and DLE said enforcement has driven up street prices and made investors think twice, which they described as a goal of pricing people out of the market. The chair reported 13 testimonies in support and 6 in opposition. The committee then heard SB 1324, a more comprehensive fireworks bill that would revise definitions and penalties, create first- and second-degree fireworks offenses, add infractions, and increase penalties for serious injury or death. DLE and the Attorney General strongly supported it, saying the bill would improve enforcement, address black-market activity, and help prosecutors when fireworks have already exploded and evidence is destroyed. The Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing existing laws already punish these offenses and that the real issue is enforcement; the office also raised constitutional concerns about the bill’s concurrent civil infraction and criminal trial process. Honolulu Police supported the bill, while the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said the alternative definitions would help in cases involving exploded versus seized fireworks. The chair noted 17 testimonies in support, 7 in opposition, and 3 comments, and members discussed whether the bill could be amended to address the public defender’s concerns. The committee also began hearing SB 308, which would expand the state’s magazine-capacity restrictions to firearms with detachable magazines over 30 rounds, with a grandfathering provision for certain magazines obtained before January 1, 2026. DLE supported the bill as a fair balance that would grandfather existing magazines while preventing new high-capacity acquisitions. Opposition testimony from Jerry Yuan of the Pool, Oil, Rifle, and Pistol Club argued the proposal was another shifting restriction and opposed magazine bans generally. The hearing continued with additional testimony not fully captured in the excerpt.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Financial Institutions Jan 14th, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Financial Institutions

Transcript Highlights:
  • The legislation also contains other provisions to better deter and enforce property fraud.
  • I recently sent my legislative information, and that's going to share that in your Apple report.
  • Generally, we are very supportive of this legislation when it comes to recording issues regarding the
  • Generally, we are very supportive of this legislation when it comes to recording issues regarding the
  • This is common-sense legislation in terms of House Bill 2103. There's a lot of scams. I'm from St.
Keywords: 959, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Finance (01/22/2026)

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> legislation that was proposed last year. legislation that was proposed last year.
  • Thank you for schools appropriately.
  • </c> protections to receive an appropriate protections to receive an appropriate education.<01:58:07.920
  • </c> um potentially making this legislation um potentially making this legislation in<02:02:23.599><c
  • Appropriately moved forward a grade.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 2nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • They ask that I work with them on this legislation.
  • They do not alter the intent or the integrity of this legislation.
  • When we're talking legislation in this environment, words matter.
  • The Chair finds that factual corrections are appropriate.
  • I do support the legislation. I appreciate the class. I do support the legislation.
Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee first approved the gubernatorial appointment of Amy Anderson to the Commission of Pardons and Paroles, sending the nomination to the Senate floor with a recommendation for confirmation. The committee then heard and advanced three Senate Resource Statements from Senator Todd Lakey: RS 32894, repealing an outdated capital crimes defense fund provision; RS 32896, removing an obsolete mountain standard time reference in juvenile corrections code; and RS 33120, clarifying the Attorney General’s civil enforcement authority. Each was sent to print without opposition. The committee also took up the judicial council appointment of Michael Kennedy. Kennedy described his background, his service as a non-attorney member of the Idaho Judicial Council, and his view that citizen members help ask practical questions and keep the process grounded. Members asked about the role of citizen members and the judiciary’s proper constitutional role; no vote was taken on the appointment during this meeting. The main policy debate centered on Senate Bill 1232, Senator Tammy Nichols’ proposal to modernize Idaho’s Son of Sam law. Nichols asked to send the bill to the 14th order for technical amendments after consultation with the Attorney General’s office, and the committee agreed. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1233, the Constitutional Courts Act, from Senator Dan Foreman. Foreman said the bill would prevent Idaho courts from enforcing judgments based on religious or cultural law that does not conform to constitutional rights. Testimony was sharply divided: supporters argued it would protect constitutional supremacy and oppose Sharia law, while opponents warned the language was overbroad and could threaten references to common law, natural law, or religious history. A motion to send the bill to the 14th order failed, and the committee instead voted to send SB 1233 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, Senator Melissa Wintrow’s RS 3293, excluding photographs or images of deceased individuals from public disclosure, was sent to print.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 2nd, 2026

Judiciary and Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • They ask that I work with them on this legislation.
  • They do not alter the intent or the integrity of this legislation.
  • The Chair finds that factual corrections are appropriate.
  • I do support the legislation. I appreciate the class. I do support the legislation.
  • I do support the legislation.
Keywords: 989, all
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 4/10/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Appropriations. It is report number 34. Appropriations. It is report number 34.
  • </c> chair of the appropriations committee. chair of the appropriations committee.
  • </c> appropriations. Move to concur. appropriations. Move to concur.
  • </c> Committee announcements, appropriations. Committee announcements, appropriations.
  • Legislative day, March 26th. 3:30 p.m. Legislative day, March 26th.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26

Rules and Legislative Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> participate appropriately. participate appropriately.
  • </c> The Committee on Rules and Legislative The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration<00:
  • </c> legislative subpoena power if necessary. legislative subpoena power if necessary.
  • </c> duties as legislators. duties as legislators.
  • </c> and the uh roll call has been requested. and the uh roll call has been requested.
Bills: HF3900 , HF1849
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 31 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A message from Her Excellency the Governor submitting requests for making appropriations for fiscal year
  • 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and
  • A message from Her Excellency the Governor recommending legislation validating the results of the special
  • Scanlon and Manny Cruz for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and
  • Scanlon and Manny Cruz for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House convened briefly, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several visiting groups and individual honorees, including students from France and Northbridge High School basketball standout Molly Gahan. The House also received a gubernatorial supplemental appropriations message for fiscal year 2025, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and a message validating the results of a special election in Hardwick, referred to the Committee on Election Laws. The Committee on Rules reported several resolutions for adoption, including commendations for Richard T. Herody, the IBS patient support group’s recognition of World IBS Day, and Anticoagulation Forum, Inc.’s recognition of Hypertension Awareness Month. The House suspended the rules and adopted those resolutions. The Rules Committee of the two branches also recommended suspending Joint Rule 12 on several petitions, including bills on pet shop sales of certain animals, spouses serving as MassHealth caregivers, and utility services; the House agreed to suspend the rule and referred the petitions to the appropriate committees. After a brief recess, the House adopted an order to adjourn to meet again Monday at 11:30 a.m. in informal session, and then adjourned.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 23rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • A fiscal note was requested. That concludes my presentation. I can respond to questions.
  • I want to be really purposeful about why this legislation was brought forward.
  • Wanda strongly encourages you to move this legislation forward.
  • We support the spirit of this law, but the way it is written is not appropriate.
  • This legislation really puts Washington State at the forefront.
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 5899, which would create a chiropractic license endorsement allowing qualified chiropractors to perform chiropractic diagnosis and adjustments on non-human animals. The sponsor described it as a complementary tool to veterinary care, especially in rural areas with limited access to veterinarians. Testimony was mixed: supporters said the bill would expand access to animal chiropractic with training, certification, and veterinary referral to non-chiropractic issues, while opponents from the veterinary community warned about animal and public safety, disease detection, and the lack of a required veterinary referral. The hearing on SB 5899 was suspended and later reopened; testimony concluded with strong support from animal chiropractic practitioners and opposition from veterinarians, and the committee noted 57 signed in pro, 4 con, and 1 other. The committee then held a work session on dental workforce shortages. Presenters from the CORA Foundation, the University of Washington Center for Health Workforce Studies, tribal dental programs, and the Washington State Dental Association described major access gaps, especially for Apple Health enrollees, rural communities, and communities of color. They highlighted low preventive-care utilization, high rates of untreated decay, workforce vacancies for hygienists and assistants, and the value of career ladders such as community health aides and proposed oral preventive assistants. Several speakers emphasized that training pathways, retention, and sustained Medicaid reimbursement are key to improving access and keeping providers in the system. Senate Bill 6138, requiring a multi-provider system for dental procedures performed under deep sedation, drew testimony centered on patient safety after recent deaths in dental settings. The sponsor said the bill responds to a pattern of tragic incidents and would ensure one person is dedicated to monitoring sedation. Supporters from anesthesiology and some oral surgery groups backed stronger monitoring requirements, while oral surgeons and dental representatives argued the current rules already require multiple trained personnel and that the bill could reduce access and increase costs, especially in rural and Medicaid-serving practices. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6072, which would update veterinarian-client-patient relationship rules to allow telemedicine-based relationships and limited telehealth services; animal welfare and veterinary telehealth advocates supported it as an access-to-care measure, while the veterinary association sought clearer guardrails and federal-law language. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6094 on pediatric transitional care services, which would create a Medicaid payment pathway and related program changes for residential care for substance-exposed infants; supporters said the model helps infants and parents, improves outcomes, and is financially unsustainable under current funding, and the hearing began with testimony in favor before time expired.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • I offer this amendment simply because I don't like any legislation or any part of legislation that picks
  • Um, appropriate... Question or comment? Um, appropriate time.
  • So, the change to the court was a more appropriate wording under this circumstance.
  • The legislative record and to provide criminal penalties for the violation.
  • Introduction of the bill without the permission of the sponsoring legislator.
Bills: SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307 , SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307
Committee: House Judiciary
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • school performance and graduation rates, ensuring students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate
  • My own son waited for over a year to be evaluated for special education despite a request from me and
  • Special education despite a request from me and his teacher and his principal because our system had
  • My own son waited for over a year to be evaluated for special education despite a request from me and
  • And this session, as I am serving on the Appropriations Committee, it has become very apparent to me
Summary: This was a press conference organized by student advocates and Texas Democratic lawmakers to oppose efforts by the Trump administration and allies to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and to criticize Texas voucher proposals. Speakers argued that the department and its Office for Civil Rights are essential for enforcing civil rights protections, supporting special education, Title I, Pell Grants, career and technical education, and other federal education programs. They said eliminating the department would weaken oversight, shift power to states that have a poor record on student protections, and harm marginalized, low-income, disabled, and rural students. Congressman Greg Casar framed the issue as a transfer of public money from schools to billionaires, tying the department fight to federal budget and tax-cut debates and to Texas voucher efforts. State Representative Gene Wu said Texas public education is already near collapse and warned that losing federal support would worsen school closures, staffing shortages, and class-size increases. Representative Gina Hinojosa highlighted Texas’s past special education cap and attacks on Section 504, and said she filed bills to route federal block grants directly to schools if federal policy changes move forward. Representative Vicki Goodwin said the state should fund schools rather than vouchers and noted underfunding of special education and inflation pressures. Round Rock ISD trustee Melissa Ross and Texas AFT president Zef Capo emphasized that federal oversight protects students and that Texas has a history of underfunding and mishandling special education, meals, and other services. The final speaker, Westwood High School senior Eliza Abert, said the loss of federal education support would most harm low-income and middle-class students and called on attendees to oppose the changes. No votes were taken; the event ended with a call for public pressure on lawmakers and continued advocacy.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 29th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Considering how in-depth and extensive the home study process is, requesting a list of owned firearms
  • What we've been told from the commission is they need legislative instruction.
  • I would request your favorable consideration, and I would close. Thank you.
  • I'm happy to answer any questions you may have, and I respectfully request.
  • requests.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment & Energy Jan 22nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a simple request to remove wood preservatives from the legislation, and we've submitted a comment
  • I represent the 22nd Legislative District, which you are all sitting in.
  • I'll focus this morning on areas where legislation could be improved.
  • Please keep prioritizing this in the legislation as it moves forward. Thank you.
  • So I hope the committee will join me in supporting their request. Thank you.
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2343, which would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to obtain CAFO or individual discharge permit coverage for its game farms, and to treat game farms with at least 5,000 birds as large CAFOs. The prime sponsor and local officials from Centralia said the WDFW pheasant farm has contributed to nitrate contamination in a critical aquifer, affecting drinking water and public health, and argued the state should be held to the same standards as private operators. WDFW testified that it has already voluntarily secured the permit the bill would require and is working with Ecology and local partners. Testimony from county health and residents largely supported the bill, citing elevated nitrate levels and health risks, especially for infants and pregnant people. The committee then heard House Bill 2301, which expands Washington’s paint stewardship program to cover additional paint-related products, aerosol paints, and certain non-industrial coatings. The sponsor and industry supporters said the existing paint recycling program is working well and should be broadened to keep more materials out of landfills and reduce local hazardous waste costs. Local government witnesses supported the expansion but asked for changes on convenience standards, packaging coverage, and reimbursement for local collection costs. Ecology supported the overall concept but raised implementation concerns, including the need for uniform standards, full reporting, and more time for rulemaking. A wood preservatives industry representative opposed including wood preservatives, saying they are not paint and have different handling requirements. The committee also took testimony on House Bill 2515, a proposed substitute addressing emerging large energy use facilities, defined mainly as large data centers and virtual currency mining facilities. The bill would require utilities to adopt tariffs or policies to protect other ratepayers, require long-term contracts, demand response or curtailment provisions, reporting on energy and water use, and new clean energy targets for these facilities, while also changing how no-cost allowances under the Climate Commitment Act are allocated and creating an annual fee for the facilities. Supporters, including environmental groups, community action agencies, some utilities, and labor and tribal representatives, said the bill would protect ratepayers, improve transparency, and keep Washington on track for climate goals. Opponents, including data center and business groups, some ports, and several labor organizations, argued the bill is too prescriptive, could raise costs or discourage investment, may affect existing contracts and other large industrial loads, and could reduce construction jobs. No votes or final actions were taken in the transcript.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • The hours you spend doing legislative work outside of the legislative session are long.
  • The hours you spend doing legislative work outside of the legislative session are long.
  • And then UNM BeBIR did a poll of legislators in their own research in 2023 that also showed that if legislators
  • Being a legislator shouldn't be reserved for the 1%, nor should it force legislators to make financial
  • It is only appropriate and fair that legislators get paid for all of the time and dedication.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard three measures: H.J.R. 5 on legislative compensation, Senate Bill 29 as amended on math instruction, and Senate Bill 37 on literacy instruction. H.J.R. 5 was presented as a constitutional amendment to create a paid legislature tied to New Mexico’s median household income, with supporters arguing it would broaden access to public service, reduce conflicts of interest, and better reflect the realities of modern legislative work. Public testimony was overwhelmingly in support, including from advocacy groups, civic organizations, faith groups, and veterans; one member raised concerns about fairness, attendance, and whether outside employment would still be allowed. The committee adopted an amendment to move the ballot question from 2028 to 2026, then approved H.J.R. 5 on a 5-1 vote. Senate Bill 29, endorsed by the Legislative Education Study Committee, would strengthen math instruction by improving teacher preparation, requiring PED to set up statewide math supports, and creating early screening and family engagement for students. Supporters, including educators, business groups, and education nonprofits, said New Mexico’s math outcomes are too low and that early intervention and better teacher preparation are needed. Members asked about teacher licensure requirements, parent support, standardized testing concerns, and district implementation. The committee heard that the bill’s screenings are intended to be developmental rather than high-stakes tests, and that parents would be supported through school-based guidance. The bill passed unanimously. Senate Bill 37 would codify a science-of-reading framework, require high-quality instructional materials, add literacy coaches and assessments, and expand support for bilingual and dual-language instruction. Supporters said the bill builds on recent gains in reading proficiency and strengthens teacher preparation and early intervention. Opponents, including tribal leaders, bilingual education scholars, and advocacy groups, argued the bill was too English-dominant, could conflict with existing bilingual and tribal language laws, and did not go far enough to protect indigenous languages and community-based approaches. Sponsors said amendments were being developed to clarify biliteracy, culturally responsive instruction, and protections for native language learning, and the committee advanced the bill on a vote with several members noting their support was contingent on those promised amendments.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Jan 26th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • For the record, Joe Timmons, State Representative in the 42nd Legislative District.
  • We operate in Sequim, Washington, in the 24th Legislative District.
  • Thank you, Representative Timmons and Representative Steeby, for sponsoring this legislation.
  • The RV Industry Association is very supportive of the approach taken by this legislation.
  • For the record, I'm Representative Janice Zahn, of the 41st Legislative District.
Bills: HB2467 , HB2495 , HB2552
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Relevant stakeholders and state agencies developed this resulting legislation.
  • The Quad Agency Chair will have the discretion to approve these requests.
  • This is common-sense legislation.
  • It's just an HHSC DOJ piece of legislation.
  • Always liking DOJ. streamlining legislative report kind of bills.