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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- You can file a separate collateral attack. You can certainly file this if you can establish it.
- You can certainly file this if you can establish it.
- So that's just for filing the claim.
- And I refused to let it happen. And I refused to let it work. We all showed up every single day.
- And I refused to let it work.
Keywords:
children's items, donations, charitable donations, nonprofit, religious organization, public health agency, liability shield, gross negligence, intentional misconduct, car seats, child safety seats, baby formula, diapers, strollers, cribs, playpens, high chairs, used goods, donation centers, Washington RCW
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- At the request of the author, please move file item 87, AB 362 (Ramos), to the inactive file.
- Moving to business on the Daily File, second reading, file items one through six, the clerk will read
- Moving to the third reading file, we will pass and retain on file items 86 and 87.
- And before we move to business on the Daily File, On file items 86 and 87, and before we move to business
- And with that, we'll move to the next item on the daily file. File item 89, ACR 118.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
JLCAR Administrative Rules (05/15/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- an amended has subsequently filed an amended conditional<00:11:27.520><c> approval</c><00:11:27.800>
- </c> them in this one and this person refused them in this one and this person refused contact. contact
- They want to file an amended conditional approval request to take care of all of the issues.
- They want to file an amended conditional approval request to take care of all of the issues.
- </c> they want to file they have filed a CA. they want to file they have filed a CA.
Summary:
The committee first handled routine business, approving the minutes and consent calendar, then moved to the regular calendar of administrative rules. Department of Energy rule 25-220 was postponed until June at the sponsor’s request so stakeholders would have more time to review revised language. Several Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid-related rules were then considered, including 25-240, 25-265, and 26-33, each of which drew staff comments mainly about expired rule provisions and the agencies’ reliance on federal law, the Medicaid state plan, or other manuals. The committee approved those rules after brief questions, with the agencies stating they were already operating under the relevant federal or state-plan authority and, in one case, that rulemaking was underway to update an expired citation.
The most extended discussion was on HHS Bureau of Aging rule 25-304, which had an amended conditional approval request. Staff explained the amendments clarified how case management agencies accept or deny cases, how telehealth participation is evaluated, and that the department sets the timing for accepting or denying cases under its existing authority. Staff also noted a separate issue about whether reimbursement rates must be in rule, but said the agency had long interpreted the statute to allow its approach and that any change would likely require legislation rather than committee objection.
A provider representative testified against parts of the rule, arguing the case management agencies should not be required to accept referrals before contacting the participant, that telehealth decisions for other providers should remain with those providers, and that the quality-management section was duplicative and burdensome. Committee members questioned whether the telehealth language merely allowed case managers to say a service fit the client’s plan or instead gave them authority over another provider’s delivery method. The agency responded that case managers may determine what services an individual needs, but should not control how another licensed provider delivers those services. The discussion continued with no final action shown in the excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, yes, I'd like to move House File 1704.
- Chair Anderson moves the House File 1704 DE3 amendment.
- </c> changes from the base for house file changes from the base for house file 1704<00:04:25.520><c>
- </c> amendment to house file amendment to house file 1704<00:33:01.519><c> so</c><00:33:01.720><c> I'd
- </c> Broadband labor language in house file Broadband labor language in house file 1704<00:47:05.839>
Bills:
HF1704
Keywords:
Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers
CA
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Judiciary Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Those two bills are file number 30, AB 2782 by the Assembly Judiciary Committee, and file number 33,
- File number 18, AB 2086 by Assembly Member Ellis. File number 19.
- File number 18, AB 2086 by Assembly Member Ellis. File number 19, AB 1928 by Assembly Member Fong.
- File number 25, AB 2692 by Assembly Member Irwin with amendments. File number 28, AB 2042.
- File item number 47, AB 2439. File item number 47, AB 2439, needs a motion. Moved.
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee met as a subcommittee and announced a large agenda, including a consent calendar and several bills pulled for separate hearing. Early in the hearing, the committee heard AB 1876, which would codify federal nondiscrimination protections in state health care law. The author and supporters said it would protect access to coverage and services for all protected classes, including transgender people, while opponents argued it would force coverage of disputed gender-affirming treatments and impose penalties on providers and insurers. No vote was taken during the informational-style presentation, and the author requested an aye vote when a quorum was present.
The committee then heard AB 1650 on requiring rental vehicles used by government agencies for enforcement to be clearly marked, with supporters describing it as a transparency and public-trust measure in response to immigration enforcement activity and opponents later withdrawing opposition after discussions with the author. AB 635, dealing with the Mobile Home Residency Law Protection Program, would extend and revise a resident-funded legal assistance program for mobile home owners; supporters said it improves access to justice and enforcement, and there was no opposition. AB 1697 would extend the date for enforceability of certain employment contract provisions under AB 692 and add an urgency clause; the NFL supported it, SIFMA was support-if-amended, and the chair noted sympathy for some workers while expressing concern about high-paid executives.
The committee also heard AB 2784, the annual State Bar fee bill, which held fees flat while making governance and reporting changes; it drew support from the State Bar and no opposition. AB 2782, the Assembly Judiciary Committee civil omnibus bill, made minor clarifying code changes and also drew no opposition. Other measures heard included AB 2662 on monitoring and reporting federal immigration enforcement impacts, AB 2235 on allowing judges to use alternate mailing addresses for safety, AB 1544 on courthouse access and transparency, AB 2624 expanding Safe at Home protections to immigrant service providers, AB 1857 to block grocery restrictive covenants that prevent new grocery stores in underserved areas, AB 1892 clarifying HOA duties and election notice rules, AB 634 banning products containing tianeptine, AB 1684 limiting HOA restrictions on home cooling systems, AB 1752 increasing appraisal reimbursement in eminent domain cases, AB 1660 improving compliance by financial institutions with public guardian requests, AB 782 narrowing a prior housing redevelopment law for certain charter cities, and AB 2195 limiting occupational license suspensions for low-income parents owing child support. Across these bills, testimony was largely supportive, with several measures drawing “support if amended” or no opposition after negotiations; the transcript does not reflect final votes on the bills discussed here.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, December 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- And this refuse to do anything about it.
- </c><00:53:05.280><c> an</c> Ranking Member Caster, filed an Ranking Member Caster, filed an amendment
- </c><03:45:12.720><c> to</c> to a federal government that refuses to to a federal government that refuses
- and even more refuse these treatment and even more refuse these surgeries<04:12:02.319><c> to</c><04
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Feb 24th, 2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- To borrow a phrase from an ex-police officer, they would catch them but refuse to clean them.
- Catch them but refuse to clean them.
- You know, that's a good question because I did have a visit from DPS as soon as I filed it.
- You know, that's a good question because I did have a visit from DPS as soon as I filed it.
- It requires that VPO petitions be filed of record even when denied at intake, because when petitions
Bills:
HB2936, HB2937, HB2951, HB2960, HB2979, HB2980, HB3062, HB3082, HB3087, HB3148, HB3152, HB3262, HB3264, HB3266, HB3268, HB3269, HB3278, HB3299, HB3544, HB3606, HB3678, HB3790, HB3903, HB3996, HB4139, HB4140, HB4142, HB4143, HB4144, HB4260, HB4272, HB4296, HB4324, HB4339, HB4341, HB4342
Keywords:
HB2936, children, child protection, adoption, Oklahoma Adoption Code, gestational carrier, gestational agreement, surrogacy, intended parent, preplacement home study, home study, prospective adoptive parent, foster placement, child abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, lewd molestation, sex offender registry, Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act
Summary:
The committee heard a long series of House bills, mostly on criminal justice, public safety, transportation, and administrative procedures. Measures included lowering school-zone speed issues on certain highways (HB 2979), allowing DMV staff to accept physical proof of insurance (HB 2980), barring people convicted of pedophilia from adopting children (HB 2936), allowing lawful weapon carry on boats (HB 2937), and restricting fire departments from hiring people required to register as sex offenders (HB 382). Other bills addressed warrant fee increases for counties (HB 3262), making strangulation in domestic violence cases an 85% crime (HB 3264), creating offenses for reckless driving tied to racing and collisions (HB 3266), criminalizing knowingly making or displaying fictitious license plates (HB 3268), and allowing electronic arrest warrants (HB 3269). The committee also advanced bills on Open Meetings Act enforcement, OCC port-of-entry arrest authority, expanding protections for municipal officials and notaries, creating vessel titling, and modernizing vehicle inspection/title procedures.
Several members raised questions about costs, enforcement authority, and whether new penalties would shift burdens to consumers or local governments. For example, HB 3262 drew concern about passing warrant-fee costs to the public, and HB 3268 prompted questions about existing law and the need for a new felony for fake tags. The OCC port-of-entry bill generated extended discussion about whether a regulatory agency should have arrest authority, with supporters arguing it would free up Highway Patrol and sheriff resources and opponents questioning the expansion of quasi-law-enforcement powers. Other bills were presented as request bills from agencies or constituents, including the Attorney General, Oklahoma City police, the Bomb Squad, the Corporation Commission, and local residents.
The committee also approved a number of bills with little or no opposition, including a domestic violence strangulation measure, a bill on Open Meetings Act remedies, a bill allowing sentence modification requests by district attorneys, and a bill requiring domestic violence incident reports and judicial training. Later, the committee considered additional public safety and criminal procedure bills such as making firearm theft a felony, increasing the damage threshold for police response in property-damage crashes, and requiring the state to pay expert witness costs in capital appeals. Most measures were reported out do pass, with several unanimous votes and a few split votes, including HB 3262 and the OCC port-of-entry bill. The meeting ended after laying over a few bills and adjourning.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber Fri May 8, 2026, 10:00AM HST - Day 58
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- diligence on Maui, in order to get due diligence and the public's voice heard, people have had to file
- And Unfortunately, the Senate refused to consider that approach.
- proposed similar protections in conference and as a floor amendment for this bill, and the Senate refused
- And that's all we have left is our refusal. Our refusal to bow and our refusal to kneel.
- with our homes, and we take that refusal with us, back to our communities.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Sep 8th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The current board members, their statute, your deeds, they've got files on a lot of stuff regarding your
- So rights of future first refusal are just not a common practice that we have in the federal government
- We don't have a right of first refusal; it would... ...be a public purpose if, however, a land-grant
- The state will give the right of first refusal to the land grant, and so that's in law.
- And see what other options are available aside from that right of first refusal.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Transcript Highlights:
- But I certainly defer to my Senate colleague, Senate Vice Chair Comerford, who filed Senate S.56 and
- I know there's a companion S. 602 filed by Chair Fernandes.
- I know there's a companion S. 602 filed by Chair Fernandes. We obviously support that bill as well.
- I want to thank you for filing the omnibus bills. I want to thank you for filing the omnibus bills.
- I want to thank you for filing the omnibus bills. I'm not here.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries held a public hearing on 19 legislative proposals, with testimony limited to three minutes per speaker and seven minutes per panel. The hearing opened with testimony on bills promoting urban agriculture and vacant-lot conversion, including H.121/S.61, which Green Roots staff and community members supported as a way to turn vacant lots in environmental justice communities into urban farms and gardens that improve food access, health, community cohesion, and climate resilience. Rep. James Arena-DeRosa also spoke in support of H.109/S.56, the PFAS bill, describing it as a measure to protect soil and farms from contamination and to create relief for affected farmers.
A major portion of the hearing focused on H.109/S.56, which would ban land application of sewage sludge/biosolids, provide liability protection and relief funds for farmers, and address PFAS contamination in soil, water, crops, and animals. Testimony came from environmental groups, farm organizations, and individual farmers, including the Mass Food System Collaborative, Conservation Law Foundation, Clean Water Action, CEMAP, NOFA, Sierra Club, and several farmers who described contamination in Maine and Massachusetts and urged the committee to act. Witnesses emphasized that PFAS poses serious health risks, that farmers should not bear responsibility for legacy contamination, and that the bill should be paired with funding for testing, remediation, and assistance. Committee members asked questions about farm liability, the scope of the bill, contamination in different ownership situations, and the costs and timelines of remediation, with Senator Comerford and others clarifying that the bill is intended to protect farms and farmers rather than non-agricultural landholders.
The committee also heard strong support for H.416, a farm-to-institution pilot program, from Rep. Lee Davis, Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, and Berkshire Bounty. They said the pilot would connect Massachusetts farms to schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, and other institutions, creating new markets, strengthening local supply chains, and supporting food-is-medicine efforts. Members discussed whether the model could be statewide and referenced existing programs such as Island Grown Initiative and local hospital and insurance partnerships. Another agricultural bill, H.1058, was supported by Rep. Mark Sylvia and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association as a way to allow unused cranberry water rights to be transferred within the same watershed for municipal mitigation while helping growers retire or consolidate bogs. The hearing also included testimony on the broader farm omnibus bill H.112/S.55 and related measures, with the Massachusetts Farm Bureau and others praising the committee’s work on agricultural resilience, food security, agritourism, workforce development, and farmland access, while suggesting additional transportation-related fixes for farmers. No votes were taken during the hearing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 24th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving on to business on the daily file.
- We are moving on to business on the daily file. File item 1, ACR 19 by Assemblymember Macedo.
- We are going to pass and retain on file item four.
- We've already taken up file item five, moving on to file item six, ACR.
- Moving on the consent calendar, file item seven.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/18/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- People lost jobs, lost careers, and were banned from public places for refusing a medical intervention
- that they had every legal and ethical right to refuse.
- People lost jobs, lost careers, and were banned from public places for refusing a medical intervention
- that they had every legal and ethical right to refuse.
- the audit report is issued and refer any matter not settled to the Attorney General, who must then file
Keywords:
orders of protection, domestic violence, court procedures, legal guardian, enforcement, healthcare, licensed health aides, scope of practice, ventilator care, training standards, medical freedom, healthcare mandates, employment requirements, public health, government regulation, elderly, physical disabilities, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, home and community based services, funding increase
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- you know, really excited that we have a bipartisan bill from Chair Franson and Chair Hansen, House File
- you know, really excited that we have a bipartisan bill from Chair Franson and Chair Hansen, House File
- ><00:52:30.960><c> 33:22</c><00:52:31.839><c> to</c><00:52:32.079><c> look</c> Chair Hansen, House File
- 33:22 to look Chair Hansen, House File 33:22 to look at<00:52:32.880><c> how</c><00:52:33.119><c> we
- uh that don't of Minnesota that refuse uh that don't want<00:53:18.480><c> us</c><00:53:18.720><c> to
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Local Government Mar 25th, 2026
Local Government, Elections and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- And he told me he was going to file it, and we thanked him because we really like it.
- And he told me he was going to file it, and we thanked him because we really like it.
- reached out to that ambulance service, who does not have a community paramedic program, and they refused
- The agency that refused to let us come in would not sign one in any capacity. Okay. Thank you.
- Just like the business community, it's hard to get people to file for office.
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and unanimously voted Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 914 and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3467 due pass. HB 3467 was amended before passage; the sponsor said the changes clarified that any tax authority would apply only if a tax change is actually approved, corrected county/city references, and fixed ballot-language issues involving sheltered workshops. Members generally praised the sponsor’s work, though one member noted concern about shifting more burden to sales taxes.
The main public hearing was on H.J.R. 107, which would place before voters a constitutional question allowing Jackson County to consider separating Kansas City from the county or otherwise altering its charter government. Sponsor Rep. Steinmeyer argued the measure was about voter sovereignty and local control, citing prior Jackson County ballot measures and saying entrenched local power had blocked reform. Supporters echoed that Jackson County residents were frustrated with representation, taxes, and county governance. Opponents, including Kansas City and chamber representatives, argued the proposal was unnecessary, costly, procedurally unclear, and potentially destabilizing; several members also questioned the 10-year resubmission clause, the exclusion of local officials from the transition process, and the statewide fiscal impact. No action was taken on the resolution during the hearing.
The committee then heard Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 975, dealing with ambulance district mergers and community paramedic/mobile integrated health services. Senator Black and supporters said the bill would help struggling rural ambulance districts merge without disrupting billing, contracts, or service, and would expand community paramedic care for low-acuity patients and hospital-at-home models. Several witnesses from ambulance and fire districts described successful programs and said the bill would improve patient care and help rural areas. Opponents, including ambulance and fire district representatives, supported the merger provisions but objected to Senate-added language they said would let districts provide community paramedic services across jurisdictional lines without memorandums of understanding, undermining local control and negotiating power. The hearing ended with testimony still ongoing after a recess for floor session; no vote on SB 975 was reported in the transcript.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- There's records problems when we try to file lawsuits around it.
- As a Palestinian mother, I refuse to accept this status quo and ask that you move this bill forward to
- put time and effort and resources into this while offices right now in many of your districts can't file
- These lawsuits are being filed by inmates who aren't getting the medical care that DOC is statutorily
- These lawsuits are being filed by inmates who aren't getting the medical care that DOC is statutorily
Keywords:
investment, thermal coal, divestment, state investment board, fossil fuels, environmental impact, renewable energy, detention facilities, state funds, privatization, criminal justice reform, Washington State Investment Board, responsible investment, sustainability, corporate governance, 904, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There is no remediator or threat, which were in the original filed version of the bill, so those are
- There will be dramatically more lawsuits filed in the state of Texas right now.
- I'm glad that you have admitted to the legislature that you refuse to admit questions at any other point
- I was also forced to perform live streams and TikTok videos for revenue, and if I refused, I would get
- Refusal meant not eating at all.
Bills:
HB4806
Keywords:
civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We've never been fined, we've never filed bankruptcy, and we've never had any kind of regulatory action
- We've never been fined,<00:12:05.839><c> we've</c><00:12:05.960><c> never</c><00:12:06.200><c> filed<
- /c><00:12:06.400><c> bankruptcy,</c><00:12:07.040><c> and</c> fined, we've never filed bankruptcy, and
- fined, we've never filed bankruptcy, and we've<00:12:07.320><c> never</c><00:12:07.960><c> had</c><00
- service only to be refused by a store<00:36:38.840><c> representative?
Keywords:
consumer protection, unsolicited mail, unsolicited email, junk mail, spam email, deceptive marketing, misleading solicitation, high-pressure sales, vehicle warranty, auto warranty, service contract, home warranty, license renewal, registration renewal, government impersonation, affiliation disclosure, direct mail, email marketing, consumer fraud, refund
Summary:
The committee heard several consumer-protection and insurance measures. HB 1511 HD2 would prohibit unsolicited mail or email using high-pressure tactics or falsely implying affiliation with another entity; it drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection, the DCCA Insurance Division, and the Service Contract Industry Council, with some written support and at least one opposition. HB 1535 HD2, concerning automated external defibrillators and a tax-related provision for devices installed in certain public accommodations, received comments from DOTAX and the Tax Foundation, with additional support from the Department of Health and other groups. HB 1642 HD1 would ban ownership or operation of digital financial asset transaction kiosks that accept U.S. currency; it was strongly supported by OCP, the Attorney General, and AARP, while kiosk operators and industry representatives opposed the ban and urged a regulatory approach instead, including licensing, transaction limits, refunds, and other safeguards. Members questioned whether federal action could preempt the bill and whether a licensure regime could be funded through a surcharge, but no action was taken during the discussion.
The committee also took up HB 1753 on social media account deletion and permanent erasure of personal information, with OCP standing on its initial comments and TechNet and Will Caron in support. HB 1810 HD2 would impose prompt payment and financial reporting requirements on professional solicitors selling donated tangible property on behalf of charities; Goodwill Hawaii testified in strong support, emphasizing donor trust and transparency, and several nonprofit and business groups submitted supportive testimony. HB 2282 HD1, which would require explanations for premium increases and clarify insurance licensing and cancellation/non-renewal procedures, was supported by the Insurance Division and OCP; a vice chair asked for complaint data related to condo associations, and a member noted that the same agencies had previously opposed similar Senate bills. Finally, HB 2614 HD1 would require cosmetics merchants to accept returns of new or unopened goods within specified time frames and improve signage requirements; OCP said the bill addressed longstanding complaints about high-pressure sales tactics and no-return policies, citing over 180 complaints and survey results showing most complainants did not understand the policy and felt misled.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 51 (3-20-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> submit vote modifications and have filed submit vote modifications and have filed the<00:05:21.280
- </c><00:55:17.359><c> to</c> herself to the courts that refused to herself to the courts that refused
- </c><00:58:25.440><c> they</c> motions, as I said, were filed. they motions, as I said, were filed. they
- </c> based on speculation alone, refused based on speculation alone, refused recusal,<01:09:26.239><c
- And yet now filed a complaint. No one.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- For authors and their staff, you'll note that our hearing is public, noticed as file order.
- Next, we'll have file item two, AB 1630, Colosa. I'll make sure.
- The CSU and UC allow ...refuse those requests.
- The CSU and UC allow in-person observers, but they have refused to provide remote access to observers
- The next item, file number five, AB 1896, Gonzalez. No, I'm joking. Thank you, Madam Chair.