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NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/08/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing none, Amy. Sorry, I'm not even going to try the last name. Terravvesia. >> That was close.
  • For the record, my name is Amy Teraveia. I am with 603 Equality.
  • record,<00:54:51.359> my<00:54:51.440> name<00:54:51.599> is<00:54:51.680> Amy
  • For the record, my name is Amy >> Yep.
  • For the record, my name is Amy Teraveia.<00:54:53.200> I<00:54:53.359> am<00:54:53.440>
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Amy Wano, president and CEO of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.
  • >> I'm<00:11:33.760> Amy<00:11:34.079> Wano,<00:11:34.640> president<
  • > and<00:11:35.040> CEO<00:11:35.360> of<00:11:35.440> the >> I'm Amy
  • Wano, president and CEO of the >> I'm Amy Wano, president and CEO of the Hawaii<00:11:35.839><
  • I'm Tina Sablon here on behalf of the legal clinic and our board president, Amy Akbayani.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Committee, February 18, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> My name is Amy Torich, and I live here in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
  • >> My<00:48:20.079> name<00:48:20.240> is<00:48:20.319> Amy<00:48:20.640><
  • /c><00:48:21.359> live<00:48:21.440> here<00:48:21.599> in >> My name is Amy
  • Torich and I live here in >> My name is Amy Torich and I live here in Cheyenne,<00:48:22.240><
  • Amy Torich. >> Torich. Okay. Uh, questions for Miss Torich. Any questions?
Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 23rd, 2025 at 10:04 am

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lee Parsley, Amy Villarreal, Tony McDonald, and Stacey Allen. Lee here, Lee Parsley.
  • Lee Parsley, Amy Villarreal, Tony McDonald, and Stacey Allen. Lee, let's start with you.
  • There are Amy Villarreal. Is it Ms. Villarreal? Yes.
  • Amy Villarreal, have you here on behalf of Sinclair, registered against the bill. Is that correct?
  • Chairman Leach and the House Committee, I'm Amy Villarreal.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 03/12/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • As Amy from Rochester just shared, the needs of Minnesota students remain acute, and while legislators
  • despite these many factors against them despite these many factors against them as<00:32:37.559> Amy
  • Rochester<00:32:38.760> just<00:32:38.919> shared<00:32:39.880> the as Amy
  • from Rochester just shared the as Amy from Rochester just shared the needs<00:32:40.320> of<00
  • And these districts are doing incredible work, as Amy shared about her expanded program over the summer
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (01/28/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • /c><01:06:25.160> question<01:06:25.400> for Quick question for me, and then Senator Amis
  • Okay, Senator Amis. guilty or not uh to try to get that guilty or not uh to try to get that reduced<01
  • :08:47.279> Senator that's for another day okay Senator that's for another day okay Senator Amis
  • :50.000> you<01:08:50.080> Mr<01:08:50.279> chairman<01:08:50.560> and Amis
  • thank you thank you Mr chairman and Amis thank you thank you Mr chairman and thank<01:08:50.759>
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • charter School children and charter Policey, Chris Policey, Laura Dixon, Ivy Larson, Alicia Contreras, Amy
  • Anderson, Heather McClure, Audra Starrett, Amy Rush, all in strong opposition to ABA.
  • Amy De La Salle, individual in support of the bill.
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 22nd, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair calls Amy Waddell, district assistant. District Attorney.
  • You've registered on behalf of the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and yourself, Amy Waddell
  • My name is Amy Waddell. I'm an assistant district attorney in Montgomery County, Texas.
NJ

New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Appropriations Jun 28th, 2026

Senate Budget and Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hillary Chabah, South Jersey Chamber of Commerce; Mike Eagenton, Chamber of Commerce; Ray Cantor, BIA; Amy
  • My name is Amy Goldsmith. I'm the New Jersey State Director for Clean Water Action.
Keywords: 1146, all
WI

Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session

Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges Apr 9th, 2026

Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think Amy, and like I said, her kids were in Girl Scouts of mine.
  • Otherwise, support Amy, get us transparency, and put more money where our mouths is, which is the University
Keywords: 970, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Amy O'Gorman Jenkins here on behalf of the California Cannabis Operators Association.
  • My name is Amy Henry.
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on State Administration heard several budget proposals from CDTFA, the Board of Equalization, and the Franchise Tax Board. The first panel focused on cannabis, hemp, flavored tobacco, and related enforcement. CDTFA requested ongoing funding to implement cannabis tax changes, enforce the new intoxicating hemp restrictions and flavored tobacco seizure authority, and continue compliance work. The department said it is targeting illicit product, protecting licensed businesses, and using referrals from the public and lawmakers to focus inspections. The LAO supported some of the proposals but urged the Legislature to treat them as part of a longer-term enforcement strategy and raised concerns about the use of General Fund support for cannabis enforcement. Public testimony on the cannabis item largely supported stronger enforcement and funding for the legal market. The committee also heard CDTFA’s request to reappropriate funds for an upgrade to the CROS tax collection system, which would improve taxpayer services, security, and software maintenance without adding new money. A separate CDTFA proposal would make all delivery network companies, such as DoorDash and Uber Eats, marketplace facilitators for sales tax purposes. CDTFA said the change would reduce confusion for restaurants and improve compliance, while the LAO questioned whether the proposal functioned more like a tax increase because it would also capture service fees. Members raised affordability concerns, but the proposal was framed by the administration as a parity and compliance measure. The subcommittee then considered a governor’s proposal for a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. Finance argued the credit would help decarbonize aviation and support in-state production, while the LAO recommended rejection, citing cost, uncertainty about environmental benefits, possible diversion of diesel excise tax revenues from transportation programs, and concerns about consistency with voter-approved transportation funding rules. Testimony from airlines, labor unions, airports, and refinery workers strongly supported the credit, emphasizing union jobs, refinery conversions, and emissions reductions, while fuel retailers and some others warned about fiscal risk and higher fuel prices. The chair and some members expressed support for the proposal despite the funding concerns. Finally, the BOE presented an IT modernization project for state-assessed property administration, saying the current system is outdated and manual and that a new system is needed to improve accuracy, cybersecurity, and workflow efficiency, especially with a likely increase in workload from new VoIP assessments. The LAO asked for more justification for the timing, but BOE said the urgency stems from aging systems and growing workload. BOE also requested modest funding to implement SB 293 changes to intergenerational property transfers and wildfire relief guidance, which the LAO did not oppose. The Franchise Tax Board began its presentation on the final phase of its Enterprise Data to Revenue modernization effort, describing the project’s rollout across audit, collections, legal, and filing enforcement workloads and noting it is now in a warranty period.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 02/04/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hoylman-Sigal, the person who got this over the finish line, and certainly my colleague in the Assembly, Amy
  • HOYLMAN-SIGAL THE PERSON WHO GOT THIS OVER THE FINISH LINE AND CERTAINLY MY COLLEAGUE, IN THE ASSEMBLY, AMY
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, received messages and substitutions from the Assembly, and welcomed two new members, Senators Erik Bottcher and Jeremy Zellner. The chamber then adopted the resolution calendar and took up a privileged resolution sponsored by Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in New York. Senators Bailey, Baskin, Sanders, Scarcella-Spanton, Brisport, Parker, Cleare, Comrie, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Black history as American history, the importance of education and remembrance, and the contributions of Black New Yorkers and historical figures. The resolution was adopted, and the leader opened it for co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved to the bill calendar and passed several measures, including bills on civil procedure, urban development, labor, and public service law. One labor bill was substituted from the Assembly and passed. Several energy and utility-related bills drew debate, with supporters arguing they would improve affordability, utility rate-setting, and consumer protections, while opponents said they would not meaningfully lower costs and instead reflected broader policy choices. Senator Walczyk voted no on one utility bill, and Senators Tedisco and others criticized the package; Senators Mayer and Harckham defended the measures as needed reforms to utility regulation and return-on-equity standards. Most bills were approved by wide margins, including one public service bill that passed 53-9 and another that passed 61-1.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Oct 29th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Amy Barden to come forward because Downtown Emergency Service Center works hand in hand with the new
  • Amy Barden to come forward because downtown Emergency Service Center works hand in hand with the new
Summary: The Community Safety Committee held an interim work session on crisis response, with members and witnesses discussing how Washington can better integrate 911, 988, mobile crisis, co-response, and alternative response models for behavioral health crises in public spaces. Travis Parker opened with an overview of the Sequential Intercept Model and the crisis care continuum, emphasizing early intervention, 988 access, regional coordination, navigators and peer support, and the need for sustainable braided funding. Several Washington witnesses then described current programs and system gaps, including the growth of co-response teams, the importance of integrating 911 and 988 rather than treating them as competing systems, and the need to reduce unnecessary emergency room use and improve first responder wellness and training. City, fire, and crisis-system representatives described local challenges and reforms. Kim Hendrickson of Poulsbo said most crisis calls still come through 911 and urged better coordination among field-based teams, more behavioral health training for fire/EMS, and more alternatives to ER transport. Laura Pippen, a designated crisis responder, described a strained involuntary treatment system, fewer DCRs statewide, difficulty getting law enforcement support for transports, and limited facility capacity, especially for substance use disorder. Jennifer Stuber and South County Fire’s Keith Sharp highlighted workforce training, a crisis responder certificate program, and first responder wellness efforts. Research witnesses Evan Lauder and James Pine said the evidence is still developing but generally supports on-scene resolution, reduced ED transport and detention in some models, and the importance of clear dispatch protocols, coordination, and ongoing evaluation. Dispatch and program operators then gave examples of how systems are working in practice. Katie Myers of Washington APCO/NENA said 911 remains essential, but needs evidence-based triage protocols, liability protections, and additional funding if it is expected to take on more crisis-response responsibilities. Whatcom County described embedding a “community connector” in the 911 center to coordinate alternative response, while ValleyCom reported that its 988 diversion pilot transferred 2,165 calls with 98% resolved through 988/211 without returning to 911. National examples included Denver’s STAR program, Albuquerque’s Community Safety Department, and Atlanta’s PAD initiative, each showing different ways to route low-acuity or behavioral-health-related calls away from police and toward clinicians, peers, or civilian responders. The session ended with Washington examples continuing, including Whatcom County’s alternative response team, underscoring the committee’s interest in refining and expanding integrated crisis response systems in the next session.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee Sep 12th, 2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Action Center of Reform Judaism and Representing over 100 Congregations in California, Congregation Beth Ami
  • Religious Action Center, Reform Judaism representing 100 congregations in California, Congregation Beth Ami
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll call up the next panel: Drew Gibbs, Amy Boulding, Julie Zandra, and Lesandra Sedino.
  • My name is Amy Boulding. I live in Burney, Texas, and I oppose Bill SB39 and House Bill 4688.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 15th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm sure all of you know Amy Baker and the Office of EDR.
  • And every three years, Amy and her team do a statutorily mandated ROI review of Visit Florida.
Summary: The committee met to receive a base budget overview for agencies under its jurisdiction, which include the Division of Emergency Management, Department of Commerce, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of Military Affairs, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Staff explained the budget format and noted that the Legislature appropriated more than $20.2 billion to these agencies in the current fiscal year, a 66.7% increase over 10 years. The Department of Transportation then presented on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, describing it as a $7 billion effort to advance 20 major congestion-relief projects statewide. Secretary Jared Perdue said the department is ahead of schedule, with 14 of 20 projects expected to be underway by the end of the calendar year. He highlighted major projects including I-4 in Polk and Osceola counties, I-75 improvements, Southwest 10th Street in Broward County, Fruitville Road, Capital Circle in Tallahassee, and I-275, and discussed innovations such as aggregate supply grants, modified phase design-build, workforce hiring events, and voluntary acceleration. Senators asked about business impacts from construction, tourism-related transit funding, aggregate sourcing, and labor shortages; the secretary said FDOT works with local businesses and that additional revenue sources for transit would require legislative action. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reviewed motorist services, revenue collection, licensing, vehicle titling, specialty plates, insurance compliance, driver safety, and commercial driver licensing. Officials said the department collected about $2.9 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2023-24 and described modernization efforts, including electronic verification systems, Real ID compliance, mobile licensing units, and a planned digital driver license. Members asked about the driver license backlog in Miami-Dade and Broward, and the department said service delays were driven by growth and staffing constraints but should improve with $7.5 million in recent funding and the eventual transition of services to county tax collectors. Questions also addressed temporary paper licenses and birth certificate fraud prevention. The Department of Commerce presented on the Job Growth Grant Fund and Visit Florida. Commerce said the grant fund, created in 2017, has awarded $257 million to 70 projects in 37 counties since 2019, with demand exceeding supply about four to one. Officials emphasized that the program supports targeted industries and workforce and infrastructure projects, and they highlighted examples in CDL training, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and health care. Senators raised concerns about small businesses affected by transportation construction, and Commerce said it has an Office of Small Business Innovation and other tools, though the grant fund is limited by statute to targeted industries. Visit Florida then described its public-private tourism marketing role, saying the state’s $80 million appropriation is matched by private investment and that the latest EDR review found a $3.30 return in tax revenue for every state dollar spent. Visit Florida reported record visitation and tourism spending, along with hurricane recovery marketing and rural promotion efforts.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 97 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Arriaga for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Amy Tangway, an employee of the trial court
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House opened with ceremonial business, including adoption of resolutions recognizing the Copernicus Institute and honoring October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month. Members also concurred in Senate petitions and suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several new petitions to be referred, including proposals on employer notice of I-9 records, Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day, a sick leave bank for a trial court employee, and the purchase or lease of Fenn Farm. The chamber then advanced several local and administrative bills, including legislation authorizing MassDOT to convey land in Stoneham and bills on child welfare protections, transit-worker assault penalties, and other local matters. The most substantial debate centered on House No. 4645, a substitute bill addressing assault and battery on transit workers. Supporters argued that transit employees face rising violence and deserve protections similar to other public employees, citing MBTA assault statistics and testimony from workers describing threats, spitting, weapons, and serious injuries. The House accepted the substitute bill and passed it to be engrossed by roll call, 116-0. The chamber also passed to be engrossed a child welfare bill, House No. 4644, after debate on expanded DCF reporting, discharge planning, the independence of the Office of the Child Advocate, education coordination for children in care, and child fatality review reforms; amendments were adopted, including one adding a Department of Social Services social worker to the fatality review team and another creating a commission to study a digital education portfolio for foster youth. The House also adopted an emergency preamble for a bonds bill and passed several engrossed local bills, including measures affecting Hull, Lanesborough, and Norton. The session included a formal visit from a Hokkaido, Japan delegation marking the 35th anniversary of the Massachusetts-Hokkaido sister-state relationship, with remarks entered into the Journal. Members observed moments of silence for Bernard Fang and former Representative Thomas George, and the House later adopted a special adjournment in memory of Mark Haren before adjourning to meet the next day.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Amy Heist, as a youth advocate for CRPA, is in full support. Hi there.
Summary: The committee heard several bills related to wildlife access, groundwater enforcement, desert plant regulation, outdoor equity, and water supply planning. SB 1021 would direct the Fish and Game Commission to create accommodations for children with life-threatening illnesses to participate in hunting and fishing opportunities; supporters described the bill as therapeutic and family-centered, while an opposition group argued the state should focus on non-lethal outdoor activities. SB 997 would give the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority to enforce fees and penalties under SGMA; the author and agency said the bill closes an enforcement gap for a special-legislation GSA, and it drew broad support from local government and agricultural groups. The committee also considered SB 1061, which would streamline relocation permits for Western Joshua trees on private property; the author and local officials said the current law creates burdens for homeowners and infrastructure, while supporters framed the bill as a balance between conservation and property rights. Members also heard SB 1268, which would codify the Outdoors for All initiative to expand park access and outdoor equity, especially in underserved communities; it received strong support from environmental, parks, local government, and community organizations, with members praising the effort to improve access. SB 1085 would restore water supply assessment requirements for large developments even when CEQA exemptions apply, so local agencies still receive early information about water availability; the sponsor and water agencies said the bill helps prevent “paper water” problems and supports planning in drought conditions, and the building industry indicated it would remove its opposition after amendments. The committee accepted amendments on several bills, took roll once quorum was established, and advanced the measures by vote. Votes taken included SB 997, SB 1021, SB 1061, SB 1085, and SB 1268, all of which were reported out of committee, with SB 1061, SB 1085, and SB 1268 later recorded as passing 11-0. SB 997 was approved on a due-pass motion to Judiciary, SB 1021 was sent to Appropriations as amended, SB 1061 and SB 1085 were sent to Appropriations and Local Government respectively, and SB 1268 was sent to Natural Resources. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning after completing the votes.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-10-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Amy Hirono, president and CEO of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Please stand and be recognized.
Bills: SB1432, SB2024, SB2043, SB2060, SB2069, SB2153, SB2259, SB2319, SB2321, SB2338, SB2360, SB2396, SB2405, SB2407, SB2544, SB2550, SB2552, SB2578, SB2580, SB2607, SB2614, SB2671, SB2800, SB2805, SB2816, SB2835, SB2877, SB2892, SB2928, SB2934, SB3063, SB3199, SB3233, SB3325, HCR8, HCR10, HCR11, HCR13, HCR14, HCR18, HCR19, HCR22, HCR24, HCR31, HCR32, HCR33, HCR35, HCR54, HCR62, HCR63, HCR66, HCR67, HCR82, HCR83, HCR85, HCR91, HCR93, HCR94, HCR96, HCR98, HCR102, HCR104, HCR105, HCR106, HCR110, HCR111, HCR116, HCR117, HCR118, HCR121, HCR122, HCR123, HCR124, HCR125, HCR127, HCR128, HCR137, HCR139, HCR140, HCR141, HCR144, HCR146, HCR162, HCR165, HCR166, HCR173, HCR178, HCR179, HCR180, HCR181, HCR182, HCR185, HCR189, HCR191, HCR192, HCR193, HCR194, HCR200, HCR202, HCR6, HCR36, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR53, HCR57, HCR61, HCR64, HCR69, HCR84, HCR101, HCR103, HCR107, HCR112, HCR126, HCR136, HCR154, HCR161, HCR175, HCR186, HCR187, HCR188, HCR197, HCR203, HCR204, HCR206, HB1870, HB1588, HB2429, HB2386, HB2583, HB2361, HB2270, HB2137, HB1643, HB1682, HB1692, HB2078, HB1553, HB1667, HB1700, HB1728, HB2293, HB2096, HB1959, HB1511, HB1961, HB1858, HB1897, HB2088, HB2093, HB2279, HB2314, HB2505, HB2433, HB963, HB1705, HB1550, HB469, HB1334, HB1710, HB1737, HB1753, HB1881, HB2309, HB1713, HB1741, HB2062, HB463, HB1839, HB1664, HB2455, HB2417, HB1898, HB1573, HB1768, HB1962, HB2101, HB1782, HB2033, HB1518, HB1642, HB1752, HB2097, HB2282, HB1696, HB1823, HB1886, HB2152, HB2413, HB2503, HB1875, HB1519, HB1509, HB1628, HB1810, HB1990, HB2023, HB2540, HB1679, HB1888, HB2576, HB2592