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ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 7th, 2025 at 09:30 am

Appropriations - Human Resources Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • You decide who those services are provided by, but if that goes away, or if the service provider isn't
  • I definitely support the concept.
  • These services would be coordinated with the case managers of each service provider.
  • of Health and Human Services.
  • Do you support this amendment? Mr.
Bills: SB2015
Summary: The Senate Appropriations Human Resources division met with a quorum and spent much of the meeting on a proposed “medical home” concept for people with significant disabilities and medical needs. Matt Schwartz described the need for small, community-based homes so adults like his daughter could live in a least-restrictive setting without losing housing if service providers change. Architect Jeff Eubel presented a conceptual budget for one roughly 5,000-square-foot facility for four residents, explaining that the design would likely include four large sleeping units, common space, support areas, and medical infrastructure such as emergency power, oxygen, sprinklers, and accessibility features. Committee members and George Sink, joining by phone, raised questions about layout, zoning, ownership, staffing, and whether families would actually move loved ones into such facilities if they were far from home. The department said the concept was not in the governor’s budget and identified staff who could continue discussions; the committee did not take final action and instead discussed refining the language with interested members. The committee then turned to amendments related to long-term care and behavioral health funding. One amendment would reduce a planned $4 million general fund incentive payment and instead create a withhold-based quality program for nursing facilities, to be developed collaboratively by the department and providers and reported to Legislative Management by September 2026. The department said it could live with the language but preferred the governor’s timing; several senators questioned whether the committee should be directing an operational policy change and whether the study would simply delay implementation. No vote was taken, and the amendment was set aside for later consideration. A second amendment would clarify use of an existing $2 million general fund item for behavioral health services in nursing homes and basic care facilities, directing it toward training, technical assistance, consultation, and direct patient care for residents with medically based behavioral health disorders. Members noted the funding was already in the bill and discussed it in the context of other budget items, but again deferred action. The committee also clarified that a separate $750,000 juvenile justice diversion appropriation in House Bill 1425 was distinct from a similar amount in the budget and should likely remain in that separate bill. The chair indicated a goal of having amendments ready by the end of the week, and the committee recessed without final votes on the discussed items.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Service Oklahoma is supportive of this bill. They sent me an email stating such.
  • Earlier, but would you be surprised that Service Oklahoma is actually supportive of this bill because
  • Chair, overseeing Service Oklahoma might have the answer.
  • We're merely supporting this idea.
  • get services for their child.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • You're supporting future teachers, business owners, and nurses.
  • Please know that this support changes lives and communities.
  • My Trump-supporting dad. There you go.
  • Thank you for your service to our country and to our state.
  • I am profoundly grateful for your support, and I will never forget it.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • I can tell you Service Oklahoma is supportive of this bill.
  • I can tell you Service Oklahoma is supportive of this bill.
  • States Postal Service?
  • We're merely supporting this idea.
  • I just heard the other day about an IEP and about families showing up, this family showing up, and it's
Summary: The House convened in quorum call and first took up several Joint Committee reports on appropriations and tax measures. HB 4028 extended the sunset on the qualified equity investment deduction for venture capital investments and passed 54-27. HB 4075 appropriated $26 million in interest funds to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for water and wastewater projects and passed 84-4, with the emergency clause also approved. HB 477 appropriated up to $10.58 million to the Department of Emergency Management for the Emergency Response and Relief Grant Program and passed 84-5, with the emergency clause approved. HB 476 appropriated up to $21.64 million to the Department of Commerce for rural economic impact grants tied to water and wastewater needs at rural industrial parks and ports; it passed 79-11 and its emergency clause also passed. HB 474 closed out ARPA funds for health care workforce training and passed 79-12, with emergency approval. The House then considered several Senate bills. SB 1221 would add tracking numbers for mailed Real ID cards and offer expedited delivery; members raised concerns about voting access and possible poll-tax issues, but the bill passed 82-9 and the emergency clause passed. SB 1921, an OSBI request bill, raised fees for criminal history/background checks and passed 84-8. SB 2118 expanded the use of sheriff commissary funds for sheriff duties and jail operations and passed 87-4. SB 1932 allowed motor carriers to represent themselves in Corporation Commission administrative hearings without an attorney and passed 92-1. SB 2134 required wreckers responding to livestock transport accidents to contact local emergency management for humane handling of livestock and passed 71-20. A lengthy floor debate centered on HCR 1025, which supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Supporters argued education is a state responsibility and that federal bureaucracy and mandates add red tape; opponents warned that federal oversight is essential for special education, Title IX, IDEA, and civil rights enforcement. After extended debate, the resolution passed 72-17. The House also passed SB 1432, which removes pilot and sunset language from a successful alternative teacher certification program in Tulsa, making it a permanent pathway; supporters said it has helped career changers enter teaching and could be replicated statewide. It passed 85-3, and the emergency clause passed. The session ended with announcements, including recognition of a special-needs advocate, a rural caucus notice, and adjournment until April 22, 2026.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • When you support Langston University, you're supporting many students who choose to move to our great
  • Please know that this support changes lives and communities.
  • My Trump-supporting Republican dad. There he goes.
  • Thank you for your service to our country and to our state.
  • You've always been a great friend to me and now family.
Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions and introductions, including Deer Creek students, Skiatook Chamber members, Sand Springs youth leaders, and international visitors studying U.S. energy policy. The chamber also honored the Nurse of the Day, Marla Lyceum, and heard a lengthy farewell speech from Minority Leader Munson reflecting on her service, constituent work, leadership, and bipartisan relationships. Members then took up several special presentations and resolutions, including HCR 1024 recognizing Route 66 Day and its economic importance, HCR 1022 honoring National Lineman Appreciation Day, and a citation for Langston University Day at the Capitol. The House also recognized Deputy Kenton Blumenthal as Oklahoma’s 2025 Officer of the Year for heroic actions during a dangerous pursuit. Later, the House introduced the pages of the week. On legislation, the House passed SB 1122 on ad valorem tax, which supporters said would equalize tax treatment for broadband infrastructure and promote business fairness, over some concern about tax policy and revenue impacts. The chamber also passed HB 4029, HB 4063, HB 4073, HB 4078, and SB 1936, with emergency clauses adopted on the first four. HB 4063, which referred two previously approved state questions to a special August election, drew extended debate over ballot timing, turnout, and whether combining the questions was appropriate; it ultimately passed and the special election referral was approved. SB 1936, which elevates falsely impersonating a law enforcement officer to a D1 felony, passed unanimously.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA-HWN, WLA-HOU, WLA Public Hearings 04-17-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> strong support of HCR61. strong support of HCR61.
  • So, thank you. stand on my written testimony in support stand on my written testimony in support of<00
  • I'm testifying in support of HCR 61.
  • I'm testifying in partial support of this resolution because while I am supportive of the legislative
  • I</c><00:31:08.880><c> am</c><00:31:09.039><c> supportive</c> resolution because while I am supportive
Bills: HCR31
Summary: The joint committees on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts and Housing first heard HCR 85, which urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer parcels in the East Oahu area. DLNR, OPSD, HHFDC, and HCDA testified, and the chairs noted an intent to keep revenues from the lands with DLNR while agencies collaborate until parcels are ready for substantive transfer. Both committees then voted to pass the measure as is, with the recommendation adopted. The committees also heard HCR 101 and HCR 166. HCR 101 was recommended to pass unamended and was adopted by both the Hawaiian Affairs and Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts committees. HCR 166, which asks DLNR to identify state lands in East Oahu suitable for planting native Hawaiian trees, received no opposition in testimony and was also recommended and adopted unamended by both committees. Later, the Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts committee took up several resolutions. HCR 36, establishing a sister-state relationship with Okayama, Japan, drew support from DBED, which highlighted educational, agricultural, and airport-related opportunities, and the committee moved it forward. HCR 19, designating March as March for Water Month, was supported by the Board of Water Supply. HCR 162, creating an arts data mapping task force, received support from DBED and arts advocates, including the Hawaii Youth Symphony. HCR 61, urging investment in reforestation policies, workforce, and nursery capacity, drew broad support from DLNR and multiple community testifiers emphasizing climate resilience, native forests, and storm recovery. The committee also heard HCR 106 on designating Waikīkī as a world surfing reserve, with support from the University of Hawaii, and HCR 14 on a perpetual non-exclusive easement for existing drainage improvements at Waikīkī, which DLNR said had already been approved by the board and only needed legislative passage to execute. HCR 178, concerning a county set-aside for East Maui public trust water resources, drew testimony from the East Maui Water Authority and others supporting local control and public stewardship, while HCR 179, directing the Aamoku Advisory Committee to follow its rules and comply with Sunshine Law, drew testimony both in support and urging amendments to preserve Aamoku’s independent, semi-autonomous role. Because quorum was not available, decision-making on the later measures was deferred to the end of the 3 p.m. agenda.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 16th, 2026

Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Transcript Highlights:
  • The law specifies access to public sewer service and public water service, and I have some questions
  • My understanding is this is for single-family only, so it would have to be multiple single-family homes
  • We are trying to make it legal to build single-family homes.
  • I'm here today in support of an act to allow single-family homes on small lots in areas with adequate
  • Precious family ties are broken; critical supports are left behind many times.
Bills: H5009
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • only deserve fair representation and these policies that are affecting them, they need constituent services
  • And right now they are being denied the person who can run point for that district. ...services, and
  • district to make sure that folks are drawing down the federal dollars that they need, accessing the services
  • word about when he'll call this special election, and every day he delays it is another day our families
  • , some of my constituents living in Congressional District 18, go without the services they need and
Summary: State Rep. Jolanda Jones, joined by Sen. Molly Cook and Reps. Christina Morales, Charlene Ward Johnson, and Lauren Ashley Simmons, held a press event at the Capitol urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for Texas Congressional District 18. They said the district has been without federal representation since the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner and argued that more than 800,000 constituents are losing access to constituent services, federal assistance, and a voice in Congress. The speakers framed the delay as a constitutional and fairness issue, repeatedly describing the situation as “taxation without representation.” They said the vacancy affects Democrats and Republicans alike, and cited examples such as passport help, veterans’ issues, immigration concerns, and access to federal funding. Several speakers accused the governor of delaying for partisan reasons and called for immediate action so the district can elect a new representative. A letter from Sen. Borris Miles was read into the record, urging Abbott to set the earliest possible special election date and noting that the governor has acted quickly in past vacancies. The event ended with a unified demand that Abbott call the election immediately; no vote or formal legislative action was taken.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Service members, caregivers, families, and survivors.
  • That's why thousands of PVA members and their families and supporters have signed a petition opposing
  • TAP strongly supports. the introduction of the Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act.
  • Not only is it wrong to deny family caregivers the support services they need to care for their... their
  • Families will never be forgotten for that service. 56 national cemeteries across our country, and the
Summary: During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 22nd, 2026 at 08:00 am

Health & Long-Term Care

Transcript Highlights:
  • by supporting the often undervalued care work that is critical for By supporting the often undervalued
  • with services through our agencies on the Medicaid contract side to get those services as well.
  • As you heard, there should be no fiscal note, so we strongly support it and we urge you to support it
  • and access to professional services.
  • Thank you so much for your support.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You see a family hurt that deep.
  • just the individual families, our loved ones, but our families, extended families, our friends, the
  • and academic support activities.
  • She's very family-oriented, and her belief is that her family is her biggest support system.
  • of her service projects.
Summary: The House convened with quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of memorials, certificates, guest introductions, and legislative messages. House Memorial 8 honored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Dr. King’s legacy; members spoke about the commission’s work in promoting service, liberty, equality, and student leadership. The memorial passed unanimously, 70-0. Later, House Memorial 25 recognized victims of violent crime and their families, with emotional testimony from lawmakers and guests describing the lasting impact of homicide and the importance of survivor voices. That memorial also passed unanimously, 70-0. The chamber then recognized numerous guests, including Kid Frost, several student “shadows” from Belen High School and other schools, Santo Domingo Pueblo leaders, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, CNM board members and students, Southwest Cheese representatives, military installation leaders, and others. Members also highlighted community events and receptions, including Silver Spikes Day and a 100th bill celebration. The House received several executive messages from the governor authorizing bill submissions on virtual power plants, apprenticeship funding for public works, AEDs at school athletic activities, and an energy affordability and grid reliability commission, along with a Senate message transmitting Senate Bill 2. Committee reports were adopted on a number of measures, including House Bills 145, 200, 32, 33, 61, 201, 153, 154, 184, 110, and 109, plus House Memorials 23, 24, and 26, and House Joint Memorial 2. The Appropriations and Finance Committee also reported a substitute for House Bills 2 and 3, which was adopted. On third reading, Senate Bill 1, dealing with a doctor compact for New Mexico, passed the House 64-0 after discussion about its role in physician recruitment and the need for malpractice reform. House Bill 34, a cleanup bill related to nurse licensure and charter school nurses, was also taken up for debate, with questions focused on the three-tier nurse evaluation system and recruitment impacts.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • to find ways to support those that are in this circumstance.
  • Thank you for your service to the other ladies that are in Perryville.
  • I am so supportive of Department of Correction recruitment and training.
  • We obviously support the concept. We understand it's going in the box.
  • But we don’t have any opposition, and all the police officers were in support.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 20th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you want to support the bill, those green cards...
  • If you want to support the bill, those green cards are available.
  • Senate Bill 348 by Senator Edmonds provides for third-party service providers and enforcement of motor
  • for administrative support related to motor vehicle enforcement.
  • They use a company called OSS on-scene service. I found it on WDSU.
Bills: SB348, SB444, SB485
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Service.
  • I believe her family is in the south gallery. Wave, stand up real quick.
  • You've destroyed the family of a teacher.
  • Response, taxpayers help rebuild infrastructure, taxpayer support disaster recovery, and it's our families
  • I don't want that for my family. I don't want that for your family, Mr. Speaker.
Bills: HR1046, SB1733, SB1439
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Transcript Highlights:
  • OMWBE supports this bill.
  • The compensation depends on the years of service, the type of service, and whether the service member
  • has a nexus with your military service.
  • We honor our fallen by supporting the living veteran. Again, thank you for your support.
  • Thank you very much for your service.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Land & Resource Management Mar 13th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I am in support of the bill. I'm for it because today we're speaking of just notice.
  • So every family needs affordable housing, but what's left, I guess I should say, um.
  • As you said, my name is Megan Serks, and I'm here to testify in support of this bill.
  • such as roads and emergency services.
  • Um, in the Houston area, and we support good government, we support good collaboration, and this bill
Bills: HB23
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is David Surak, and I represent my employer, Chalk Mountain Services, in support of House Bill
  • This business has supported our family for decades.
  • Every family that owns a home, drives a car, buys a product, or buys a service is feeling the additional
  • Services are needed to adjust to the disability and address role disruption in the family.
  • Instead, I'm fortunate enough to have incredible family support like my lawyer Charla.
Bills: HB4806
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am Lee Parsley for TLR in support of House Bill 4806.
  • His family put those lions on a t-shirt, and he sold the t-shirt.
  • The Sprague family that was here first, I think.
  • So the intent is to have all of the value of the service, right?
  • provide for therapy services.
Bills: HB4806