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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- public notice requirements in House Rule 26A.
- I also agree that the voice of the public is incredibly important, and the voice of the public will be
- And utilizing, the goal is to utilize the same, whether you're learning to read in Spanish or any other
- The commission is directed to examine policy requirements and provided funding for public schools enacted
- The commission is directed to examine policy requirements and provided funding for public schools enacted
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
reading instruction, structured literacy, early literacy, dyslexia, phonics, phonological awareness, language comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, oral language, orthographic knowledge, multi-tiered system of supports, MTSS, screening assessments, intervention, reading intervention, elementary education, kindergarten, first grade, second grade
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- As background, under the Open Public Meetings Act, meetings of a governing body must be open to the public
- As background under the Open Public Meetings Act, meetings of a governing body must be open to the public
- is limited due to a declared emergency if the public agency has not provided an option for the public
- The Public Disclosure Commission oversees these campaign finance laws and rules.
- Conservation districts support a public mission and often use public funds to do their work.
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
public records, concealed pistol licenses, firearm purchases, transfers, exemptions, transparency, Constitution amendment, legislative sessions, session duration, state legislature, governance, emergency meetings, public agencies, accountability, open government, HB2491, WaTech, Washington Technology Solutions, public disclosure, public inspection
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 12th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- HB67 has a public hearing. He'll speak a little bit, and then we'll start the public hearing.
- When time we have to do... yeah, we have a public hearing to do.
- Okay, we're gonna start the public hearing. Clerk, you're going to have three minutes.
- Bathrooms and public spaces such as...
- Which struck me very much when you talk about public libraries and books and knowledge.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, employee associations, state payroll, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-1-4.3, public employees, union dues, benefits administration, payroll withholding, financial products, deferred compensation
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Health Policy Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The Joint Commission, of course, accredits hospitals.
- We’ll move on to public testimony. There’s appearance cards: Vance Ayrins. I’m sorry.
- To do so, OPAGA utilized information and data from state and federal entities.
- It establishes minimum educational training and experience requirements to protect public safety, and
- Minnesota allots no more than one board member per congressional district.
Summary:
The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills, most of them focused on drowning prevention and public safety. SB 428, by Senator Yarborough, would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. The sponsor and supporting testimony from a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA representatives emphasized Florida’s high drowning rates, especially among very young children, and argued that swim lessons can significantly reduce risk. Senator Harrell noted the need to revisit the funding allocation as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee also heard SB 606, by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing practices to postpartum education provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer requires home birth providers to maintain proof of compliance. A parent who lost a child to drowning and Senator Berman spoke in strong support, stressing that the bill would educate new parents at a critical time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute.
SB 162, by Senator Davis, would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively low-cost and already used in many facilities, while several witnesses supported the bill as a worker-safety measure. Other senators raised concerns about the lack of data, possible rural hospital impacts, and whether the mandate could add costs without clear evidence of harm. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 340, by Senator Harrell, requiring nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure, after amending the bill to shift the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves. Testimony from a trafficking survivor and nursing advocates supported the measure, and it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. Finally, SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, removed the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; chiropractic industry representatives supported the change, and the bill was reported favorably.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The Joint Commission, of course, accredits hospitals.
- We'll move on to public testimony. There are appearance cards: Vance Ayrins—I'm sorry.
- To do so, OPAGA utilized information and data from state and federal entities... ...to do so, OPAGA utilized
- It establishes minimum educational training and experience requirements to protect public safety, and
- Minnesota allots no more than one board member per congressional district.
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and took up several health-related bills, with a strong focus on drowning prevention and patient safety. SB 428 by Senator Yarborough would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. Supporters, including a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA leadership, cited Florida’s high child drowning rates and argued that swim lessons reduce risk and should be available to more children. Senator Harrell noted the need to consider increasing the program’s funding as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee also heard SB 606 by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing education to postpartum materials provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer home birth providers. A parent who lost a child to drowning testified in support, and senators emphasized the preventability of such deaths. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 340 by Senator Harrell would require nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure; after a strike-all amendment shifted the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves, the bill received support from advocates and was reported favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee also considered SB 162 by Senator Davis, which would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies for using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively inexpensive and already common in many facilities, while opponents and some senators questioned the medical evidence, enforcement, and possible impacts on rural and smaller facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably, with some members voting no. SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, would remove the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; the Florida Chiropractic Society supported the change as pro-small-business, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also received an OPAGA presentation comparing Florida’s health care practitioner regulation system with other states, focusing on board autonomy, rulemaking oversight, board composition, appointments, term limits, and funding mechanisms.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nominations of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Deputy Attorney General, and Abigail Slater, of the Distr Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Bills:
SB331
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, S-331, Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, fentanyl crisis, public testimony, drug legislation, bipartisan support
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the focus was primarily on S-331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis. The bill's key components include making permanent the class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, confirming existing sentencing penalties, and easing registration requirements for scientific research on Schedule I substances. Numerous parents shared heartbreaking testimonies about their losses due to fentanyl, which fueled an urgent call to pass the legislation without alterations. The committee members engaged in passionate discussions highlighting the urgency of the situation as overdoses continue to claim American lives.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- the public.
- the public.
- to the laws of Minnesota.
- to the laws of Minnesota.
- </c><00:27:01.520><c> that</c> happening within Minnesota that happening within Minnesota that Minnesota
Committee:
Senate Elections
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 53 (3-25-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Joint Resolution 75, Senator Madden, a joint resolution directing the Public Service Commission
- Commission. Senate Bill 77, Senator Commission.
- > explore</c> Public Service Commission to explore Public Service Commission to explore measures<00:06
- </c> Minnesota. This is Kentucky, folks. Minnesota. This is Kentucky, folks.
- </c> the other members of the commission. the other members of the commission.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:01.000><c> supplemental</c> housing support Minnesota supplemental housing support Minnesota
- Minnesota Supplemental Aid is $136 million.
- </c><00:10:16.120><c> supplemental</c> is $167 million Minnesota supplemental is $167 million Minnesota
- Minnesota has a strong per capita GDP, which means Minnesota receives the lower bound of the federal
- Minnesota has a strong per capita GDP, which means Minnesota receives the lower bound of the federal
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study Stable Tokens (01/14/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> discussed thus far in this commission discussed thus far in this commission and<00:36:08.800><c>
- </c><00:53:21.839><c> to</c> know uh state banking commission to know uh state banking commission to
- </c> the benefit will acrude as a public the benefit will acrude as a public benefit.<01:14:43.040><c
- </c><01:14:47.120><c> So,</c> >> public benefits. So, >> public benefits.
- </c> commissions are low on the totem pole. commissions are low on the totem pole.
Summary:
The commission met to review stable tokens, real-world asset tokenization, and blockchain-based trust, approved the agenda and December 12 minutes, and heard a presentation from Anchorage Digital after postponing a planned Bitco presentation because of its IPO quiet period. Anchorage’s Melinda Delos, Joe Mioli, and Kevin Wasaki introduced the firm, describing it as a global digital assets platform and the first crypto-native institution in the U.S. to receive a federal banking charter. They said their approach emphasizes security, regulated custody and trading services, and responsible innovation for institutional clients, banks, states, and sovereigns.
The presentation focused on post-Genius Act momentum in the stablecoin market. Anchorage said the law provided regulatory clarity and helped spur activity with major clients, including Athena, Tether, and Western Union. The speakers highlighted Western Union’s planned stablecoin as especially significant because it reflects adoption by a long-established traditional payments company, and they said the project illustrates how stablecoins can support programmable, real-time, interoperable payments. They also noted that Anchorage is providing issuance infrastructure for the Western Union project.
The commission and presenters also discussed government uses of tokenized assets, including reserve legislation, digital assets for tax collection and fees, and a Marshall Islands initiative to use a tokenized sovereign bond for direct citizen payments. In response to a question, Anchorage said it would follow up on which states are using digital assets for revenue collection, mentioning Louisiana and Pennsylvania as examples. The banking discussion centered on remittances, instant payments, and interbank settlement, with Anchorage arguing that stablecoins can reduce settlement time, fees, and foreign exchange risk while improving traceability and auditability.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/03/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill proposes a task Minnesota.
- public resources.
- to the misuse of public funds or public<00:37:14.160><c> resources.
- </c> at Minnesota Management and Budget. at Minnesota Management and Budget.
- the</c> commission commission staff on the commission commission staff on the amendment.<01:12:24.719
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Four grants were made for Faribault Public Schools Adult Education, Minneapolis College, Minnesota North
- Four grants were made for Faribault Public Schools Adult Education, Minneapolis College, Minnesota North
- public sectors our public nonprofit and public sectors our public two<00:56:37.799><c> years</c><00:56
- And the dollars can only be used at our public colleges or universities in the state of Minnesota.
- to help Minnesota undergraduates pursue a degree at both public and private institutions in our state
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 4/7/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:42:49.040><c> in</c> to the Legislative Audit Commission in to the Legislative Audit Commission
- Minnesota law defines what information about a state employee discipline is public, and we will be as
- ><c> information</c> Minnesota law defines what information Minnesota law defines what information about
- Minnesota without the OLA uncovering Minnesota without the OLA uncovering that.<01:17:36.360><c> Um</
- </c> but it may not do so without public but it may not do so without public notice<01:34:47.720><c>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/12/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota has passed it. A number...
- Minnesota has passed it.
- </c><00:37:09.240><c> we</c><00:37:09.359><c> can't</c><00:37:09.599><c> utilize</c> we couldn't utilize
- we can't utilize we couldn't utilize we can't utilize that<00:37:10.200><c> for</c><00:37:10.440><c>
- So the purpose of this is to put a commission to It works to establish a commission to study delivery
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Mar 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is something that needs to be presented to the commission, and the commission still has to go through
- The commission is done to make changes.
- That language would go in front of the commission as well.
- It's not all just the state water commission.
- I handle public affairs for BNSF.
Summary:
The committee opened its third interim meeting with roll call, approved the November 13, 2025 minutes, and the chair reviewed prior committee work, including a denied request for a fertilizer-capacity study and a planned later discussion of the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger issue. Commissioner Doug Goring then presented Department of Agriculture updates on uncrewed aerial systems grants to detect noxious weeds, the state’s irrigation potential, the low-carbon fuels program for ethanol plants, the Environmental Impact Mitigation Fund, model zoning ordinances for animal feeding operations, and fertilizer production and supply in North Dakota. Members asked about funding sources, fertilizer storage and availability, natural gas and water needs for future fertilizer plants, and how the model zoning website would help counties and townships apply setback and odor tools.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the Department of Water Resources’ economic analysis tool for water conveyance and flood-related projects. Dr. Dwayne Poole explained that the department is proposing changes to better account for end-of-useful-life conditions and updated hydrologic data, while still limiting the model to direct, demonstrable costs and benefits. He said the goal is to make the analysis more realistic and consistent without changing statute, and he provided examples of how project benefits could change as drains age or as rainfall and flood data evolve. Committee members and water-user representatives generally supported continued work on the proposal, while raising concerns about downstream impacts, closed-basin projects, and whether the changes would meaningfully affect project approvals.
The committee then heard from John Paskowski, state engineer, on Devil’s Lake, the West End and East End outlets, and the Tolna Coulee control structure. He reviewed lake history, outlet capacities, sulfate and downstream flow limits, and explained that the control structure is intended to prevent a catastrophic uncontrolled release by slowing erosion and head cutting. Members asked about water quality trends, the length of the downstream flow constraint, and whether the Tolna Coulee area had been studied for possible natural overflow or silt buildup. The discussion emphasized ongoing flooding concerns, mitigation for affected landowners, and the need to balance outlet operations with downstream water quality and infrastructure protection.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/7/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota. Minnesota. Yay. Hey, Gophers. Minnesota. Yay. Minnesota. Yay.
- Utilities Commission, along with two special revenue accounts, which are the pro fund and the renewable
- Minnesota is getting warmer, Minnesota.
- Minnesota lakes in northern Minnesota.
- Minnesota.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, a public building is a public building.
- You know, a public building is a public building.
- That is a decision made based upon having a building open to the public or not open to the public in
- buildings or public events where...
- There are, you know, public buildings or public events where transmission maybe is more readily, you
Bills:
HB689 , HB742 , HB926 , HB946 , HB948 , HB1028 , HB1095 , HB1114 , HB1121 , HB1155 , HB1185 , HB1217 , HB1220 , HB1227 , HCR76
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
public assistance, child welfare, benefit adjustment, DCFS, LDH, fraud detection, household reporting, Medicaid, immunization, healthcare eligibility, Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program, health policy, vaccination requirements, vaccination status, vaccine mandate, medical freedom, medical autonomy, public buildings, public access, government services
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 3rd, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I have a spend any public dollars.
- accounts and saves them the money of audit but it satisfies the examiner's public accounts.
- accounts and saves them the money of audit but it satisfies the examiner's public accounts.
- </c> the examiner's public accounts. the examiner's public accounts.
- And so I got with examiners of public accounts and the League of Municipalities.
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, income tax, research expenditures, economic development, tax deductions, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Alabama tax law, sheriff, credit card, debit card, financial procedures, Jackson County, purchasing authority, HB17, Alabama Squat Truck Law, squat truck
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/12/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- So public nuisance fits into a couple categories: endangers public health, interferes with public safety
- health, public safety, public rights, or welfare.
- Well, public health... again, too, there's so much... with public safety obstructs public rights or harms
- health public safety public rights or welfare well public health um again too there's so much Representative
- This bill labels utility solar and wind projects as public nuisance, as has been pointed out.
Bills:
HB2150 , HB2262 , HB2267 , HB2268 , HB2351 , HB2425 , HB2426 , HB2427 , HB2755 , HB2781 , HB2913 , HB2943 , HB2956 , HB2975 , HB2985 , HB4009
Committees:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Keywords:
state land department, mineral lease, renewals, indexed royalties, land use planning, auditor general, five-year plans, geospatial data, Arizona Geological Survey, resource analysis, geographic information systems, wildlife protection, public nuisance, renewable energy, wind farm, solar farm, residential property, public health, local regulations, state land
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- If I recall, we had our public hearing last week. I don't know if everybody was here.
- Treasurer Boozer, in the conversations I've had with him, said that he would not utilize this.
- The public blockchain is a shared data store out there in the world.
- It's just pretty much a different way of publishing the transactions out to the public.
- So, there's kind of some underlying technology that could be utilized, but after talking with finance
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness