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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2236 makes a number of changes to the Housing Finance Commission laws.
- For background, the Housing Finance Commission was created in 1983 to help increase the availability
- The commission is required to adopt and periodically update a housing finance plan.
- testimony on behalf of the commission.
- When the commission was created in '83, the focus was on single-family homebuyers.
Summary:
The Housing Committee held public hearings on two bills. HB 2118 would limit homeowners associations’ ability to adopt or enforce new covenant restrictions on the use of a unit that are more onerous than those in place when the owner bought the property, unless the owner agrees in writing. The sponsor said the bill is meant to protect buyers from having the rug pulled out from under them on things like chickens or renting part of a home. Staff explained the bill’s grandfathering and recording provisions, and that it excludes rules required by law. Testimony was split: supporters emphasized fairness, certainty, and protecting relied-upon uses, while opponents from HOA and management groups argued it would create fragmented enforcement, higher costs, administrative complexity, and conflict within communities, and that existing law and court decisions already address these issues. The committee closed the hearing without taking a vote.
HB 2236 would update Washington Housing Finance Commission statutes. The bill would allow the commission to make direct mortgage loans, extend the term of the commission attorney, remove advance notice to the state finance committee before bond issuance, repeal the housing finance program and housing finance plan requirements, and revise the commission’s purpose language. The sponsor and commission said the changes would modernize outdated statutes, improve efficiency, and give the commission more flexibility to use its revenues and financing tools for affordable housing, gap financing, preservation, and starter homes. Committee members asked about the commission’s bond structure, default risk, and the meaning of “public funds,” and the commission said the transactions remain third-party and tax-exempt, with no state credit risk.
Banking industry witnesses said they generally support the commission’s mission but wanted clearer limits on direct lending and the use of public funds, and they were working with the commission on amendment language. Committee members expressed support for the collaboration and the goal of increasing housing production. No votes were taken; both hearings were closed and the committee adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public Health Effects of Xylazine Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- who are joining us in person, virtually, on the website, to today's public meeting of the special commission
- The today's public meeting of the special commission on Zaduzi, which is hereby called to order.
- This appendix will be completed by commission staff when that 24-hour period expires.
- And I think that commission staff, it's so helpful to get so many eyes...
- Commission staff did confirm that number in the original study.
Summary:
The special commission on xylazine held its fifth and final public meeting to review and finalize its report before submission to the House and Senate clerks. Chair Mindy Domb opened the meeting, noted Senator John Velis was absent due to National Guard deployment, and the commission approved the minutes from the February 9 meeting. Staff then walked commissioners through the final draft, focusing on edits since the prior review and on appendices that would be completed after the meeting. Commissioners discussed several substantive wording changes, including clarifying that xylazine is an active adulterant rather than a bulking agent, replacing “non-clinician” with “non-clinical staff,” removing or softening references to “hotspots,” and refining language about medical consequences and financial costs of delayed wound care. They also discussed adding or strengthening references to harm reduction measures, drug checking, overdose prevention centers, oxygenation, airway positioning, naloxone use, and language access considerations in educational materials.
The report’s main findings and recommendations centered on best practices for oversight and enforcement, outreach and treatment, emergency response, and education/training for first responders, medical providers, non-clinical staff, people who use drugs, and people in recovery. Commissioners emphasized the need for timely, accessible, and tailored training; better data collection and public health surveillance; stronger legal protections for drug checking; and coordination among public health, public safety, and legal stakeholders to address xylazine and emerging adulterants. There was also discussion of a recommendation for the Attorney General to compile guidance for law enforcement in consultation with experts, though staff clarified that this would not be the sole function of the broader public body envisioned in the report.
After reviewing the final language, the commission voted unanimously among members present to approve the final report, with one abstention on the earlier minutes vote and absent members to submit written votes within 24 hours for inclusion in Appendix A. Chair Domb then read a letter from Senator Velis expressing support for the report and its recommendations despite his inability to vote in person. Commissioners offered closing remarks thanking staff and one another for the collaborative work, and the meeting adjourned at 11:11 a.m., with staff to submit the report to the clerks and post it online.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Commission on Agriculture and the Commonwealth in the 21st Century.
- I really do think, as we've heard from others, this commission has set the model for how other commissions
- I really do think, as we've heard from others, this commission has set the model for how other commissions
- Because of the commission members' work, this final report, and again, Because of the commission members
- Each commission member will be called by name.
Summary:
The meeting was the final session of the Special Commission on Agriculture in the 21st Century, convened to adopt its final report. The chairs described the report as the product of extensive public engagement, research, and collaboration, focused on challenges and opportunities for Massachusetts agriculture, including climate resilience, farmland access, workforce development, food security, and farm viability. Several members and stakeholders thanked the chairs and staff for the multi-year process and emphasized the value of hearing directly from farmers and industry participants.
Senator Barrett offered a detailed set of draft corrections and concerns for the record, including the report title, outdated references, repeated definitions of MDAR, the need to better reflect suburban communities, and a possible tension between recommendations supporting anaerobic digestion and a governor’s proposal affecting the alternative portfolio standard. The chairs noted that comments had been circulated for written review and said substantive feedback would be considered, while also indicating the document was nearing finalization.
The commission then held a roll call vote and unanimously voted to adopt the final report, with all members present voting yes. The chairs said the final report would be formatted, published online, and distributed to stakeholders and the public, with a public rollout and media briefing planned for the fall. They also noted that the report was intended to support related legislation already filed or expected to be filed in the Legislature.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public Health Effects of Xylazine Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The today's public meeting of the Special Commission on Zaduzi, which is hereby called to order.
- This appendix will be completed by commission staff when that 24-hour period expires.
- And I think that commission staff—it's so helpful to get so many eyes...
- Commission staff did confirm that number in the original study.
- I feel privileged to be able to work with you folks on this great commission report.
Summary:
The Special Commission on Xylazine held its final public meeting to review and approve the final draft of its report before submission to the House and Senate clerks. Chair Mindy Domb opened the meeting, noted Senator John Velis’s absence due to National Guard deployment, and the commission approved the minutes from the February 9 meeting. Staff then walked commissioners through the report’s redline changes, which were mostly technical or clarifying edits, along with several substantive updates on xylazine’s public health effects, state and federal actions, harm reduction, emergency response, wound care, and education and training.
Commissioners discussed several language changes, including clarifying that xylazine is an active adulterant rather than a bulking agent, replacing “non-clinician” with “non-clinical staff,” and revising references to “hotspots” to better reflect the limits of available data. They also refined recommendations to emphasize oxygenation and ventilation in overdose response, continued naloxone use, referrals to harm reduction services, language access in wound care materials, and clearer discussion of medical consequences and financial costs related to delayed wound treatment. Staff also described the appendices, including a letter from Senator Velis supporting the report and noting he could not vote because of active duty service.
The commission then voted to approve the final report, with members present voting in favor and Deputy Director Sarah Ruiz abstaining on the earlier minutes vote. After the report vote, commissioners offered brief remarks thanking staff and one another for the collaborative work and the quality of the final product. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn at 11:11 a.m., and staff said the final report would be submitted to the clerks and posted online.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Local Government Feb 18th, 2026
Local Government, Elections and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- Metropolitan commissions, one in Kansas City and one in St.
- They usually charge the cities a fee to be part of their commission.
- This bill also contains an updated list of the commissions.
- The regional planning commission will tell them where that should go.
- So as their needs shift, the planning commissions shift as well.
Summary:
The Committee on Local Government met in executive session and voted on three bills. House Bill 1906, at the sponsor’s request, was first approved do pass and then approved do pass by consent, both by 16-0 votes. House Bill 3003 was described as a bill worked on with the building trades and was approved do pass by a 15-1 vote. House Bill 2898, referred to as the “Lamb Bank” bill and noted as having previously passed the House before being struck down on a procedural issue, was approved do pass by a 16-1 vote.
The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2096, sponsored by Representative Farnan, which would increase state matching-fund caps for Missouri regional planning commissions and update the list of eligible commissions. Farnan said the bill would raise the larger commissions’ cap from $65,000 to $130,000 and the smaller commissions’ cap from $25,000 to $50,000, subject to appropriations, and that the funds are matching dollars tied to local contributions. Members asked about the source of local funds, the CPI indexing language, and whether the bill could be amended to protect against reductions if CPI is flat or negative.
Testimony in support came from Jeremy Tans of the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission and immediate past president of MAKOG, who said the cap has not changed for years and the commissions provide coordination for infrastructure, transportation, broadband, and economic development across jurisdictions. Laura Holloway of the Missouri Municipal League also supported the bill, saying municipalities work closely with the commissions. No opposition testimony was offered, and the hearing on House Bill 2096 was closed before adjournment.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jun 21st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- He had been the chair of this commission for me. He had remained a member.
- So there are a few programs that we'd like to get the commission on board with.
- Are there any questions from commission members? Well, I like the idea.
- I like having this commission involved in all these ideas.
- But I think if the commission could come up with some ideas...
Summary:
The Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution met at Mass MoCA in North Adams, with members attending both in person and virtually. The meeting opened with a moment of remembrance for Senator Edward Kennedy, followed by roll call and informal approval to proceed. Co-chairs and members thanked the hosts and noted the importance of engaging western Massachusetts communities in the 250th planning.
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism gave an update on the Massachusetts 250 campaign, including a website listing more than 500 events and 250 attractions, an ongoing virtual Lunch and Learn series, and the Museums 250 program. The presenter also outlined several America 250 ideas for commission consideration: a nationwide-style community potluck on July 5, 2026; a coordinated reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 2026; and possible state or national time capsule participation. Members expressed interest, especially in a Massachusetts-specific time capsule, and agreed to circulate the ideas for broader brainstorming.
Revolution 250 and Jonathan Lane reported on recent and upcoming commemorations, including follow-up from the Bunker Hill event, a planned 251st Battle of Gloucester event, and extensive planning for Knox Trail activities in January 2026. He highlighted meetings with Berkshire communities along the route, the need for a Knox marker in Sandisfield, and efforts to recognize and preserve a historic stretch of the Knox Road. He also noted proposed Declaration of Independence readings in several communities and a July 18, 2026 Watertown commemoration of the first treaty between Massachusetts and Indigenous peoples of Maine and Nova Scotia.
Dusty Meadows of Conventures then presented logistics for the Knox Trail commemoration, including branding, horse arrangements, route planning, plaque concepts, and budget needs. Members raised questions about the Cambridge/West Cambridge portion of the route and Arlington’s historical connection to that name; the presenters agreed to follow up and correct materials. The meeting ended informally after no further business was raised.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, just for a procedural question.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It does not instruct the department to do anything new in terms of procedures or take any kind of new
Summary:
The Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from February 17 and February 23. It then introduced RS 33-496, a proposal from Rep. Steve Tanner prompted by the death of a 12-day-old infant in Nampa. Tanner said the measure is intended to protect newborns and infants up to age one when mandatory reporters identify high-risk parental histories, requiring the Department of Health and Welfare to verify reports within 12 hours and prioritize the case; he said the fiscal impact should be negligible.
The committee heard House Bill 497 from Rep. Marco Erickson, the annual controlled substances scheduling bill, but voted to hold it in committee. Erickson said the bill updates Idaho’s drug schedules and reflects state-specific decisions rather than automatic federal conformity. During discussion, Rep. Beiswenger questioned the inclusion of ibogaine in Schedule I, citing research and possible medical benefits for PTSD and depression; Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses representative Oren Duffin said ibogaine was scheduled in 1972, the board does not revisit substances retroactively, and any change would need to come from the legislature.
The committee then considered RS 33-450, the replacement bill for HB 497, and voted to introduce it and send it to the second reading calendar with a due pass recommendation. Beiswenger reiterated concerns about ibogaine, while other members said they would support future legislation if research warranted changes. The meeting ended with adjournment and a reminder about vendors and a prison industries gift display in the rotunda.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It does not instruct the department to do anything new in terms of procedures or take any kind of new
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- to eight months, we've been working very closely with the department, looking at their policies, procedures
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- prohibited activities, and a guarantee of services, and to establish provisions regarding injunction procedures
Summary:
The House convened with 70 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the House Journal. The chamber then received committee reports noting that House Bills 489 through 493 had been printed and referred to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.
Under resolutions and first reading, House Concurrent Resolution 21 was introduced to designate 2026 as the Year of Volunteerism and the America 250 in Idaho Service Challenge, with related commemorative activities for the nation’s 250th birthday; it was referred for printing. The House also introduced House Bills 494 through 498, covering background checks and related code updates, dentistry and denturist regulation, podiatry licensure and discipline, controlled substances scheduling and related technical changes, and authorization for legislative leaders to employ outside counsel in federal litigation. All five bills were referred to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee for printing.
During announcements, members welcomed teachers, IEA members, and several guests in the gallery, and noted a sound money talk, a balanced budget amendment informational hearing featuring Governor Ron DeSantis, and a pharmacy student reception. Committee meeting notices were also read for the coming days. The House then adjourned until 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- One's a portion of the Code of Criminal Procedure which is undergoing a very gradual, very careful revision
Committee:
Senate Administration
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Frank Bisignano, of New Jersey, to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration. Mar 31st, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now procedurally recess and reconvene for the committee vote on the nomination off the Senate
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Frank Bisignano, Social Security Administration, Doge, nomination, committee, customer service, staffing issues, Senate
Summary:
The meeting of the Finance Committee primarily focused on the nomination of Frank Bisignano for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Members discussed the nominee's qualifications extensively, raising concerns about his past connections to Doge and the implications for Social Security. Several Senators expressed doubts about Bisignano's ability to improve the existing issues faced by the Social Security Administration, particularly related to staffing, customer service, and the potential for service cuts that could ultimately harm beneficiaries. The atmosphere was contentious, with divisive opinions visible among the committee members as they scrutinized Bisignano's past dealings and strategies.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 18th, 2025
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 9th, 2025
California Assembly Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, you are recognized for your procedural motions. Good morning, Mr.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Jun 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of the commissions that we looked into were the special commission on combating anti-Semitism, the
- special commission on racial inequities and maternal health, as well as the special commission on the
- Some of the commissions that we looked into was the special commission on combating anti-Semitism, special
- commission on racial inequities and maternal health, as well as the special commission on the official
- Some of the commissions that or the three subcommittee we try to get started.
Summary:
The commission met to approve the May 11 minutes and review progress on its work plan. Members recapped prior discussions about commission structure, summer engagement, data collection methods, and limited funding. The minutes were approved after a motion and second. The group then received a legislative update: Senator Miranda’s FY27 budget amendment securing $125,000 for the commission was partially adopted, pending final conference committee and gubernatorial action, while a separate provision to allow commissioner appointments at any time was not adopted and may be pursued through another vehicle.
A major focus was finalizing subcommittees. The commission agreed by vote to create four subcommittees: Communications and Outreach, Survey and Data Collection, Organizational Development, and History and Culture. Members discussed possible ethics issues around legislator participation in fundraising, prompting a suggestion to rename that group to Organizational Development. Several members volunteered for multiple committees, and the chair asked commissioners to confirm assignments within about two weeks, with a June 22 deadline mentioned for responses. Staff support for the summer was also noted.
The meeting also covered an upcoming visit by Cabo Verde’s president, José Neves, including a commissioner-only session and a larger community event, with encouragement to invite guests and use the opportunity to build support for the proposed cultural center. In public comment, members discussed gathering best practices from other community centers and cultural institutions, and the need to connect with existing Cape Verdean organizations and historical resources. Commissioners also shared updates on summer and July events, including Cape Verdean Independence celebrations, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's an independent commission. Itself.
- Top of page seven is the commission process.
- Chair, it says line 16, the commission shall function until all— It says line 16, the commission shall
- Line 2 provides staff for the commission.
- The commission...
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 97, which would appropriate funding to the Department of Health for updated shaken baby syndrome, now called abusive head trauma, prevention training and educational materials, including baby models used in demonstrations. Testimony from the sponsor and the New Mexico Injury and Violence Prevention Coalition supported the bill and emphasized that the materials had not been updated since 2016. Members noted the budget already included about $167,000 for this purpose, and the bill was tabled without opposition.
The committee then heard House Bill 280, creating a Youth Internship Pilot Project to support paid internships for youth as a workforce development tool. Supporters from New Mexico Voices for Children said the bill would provide mentorship and relevant work-based learning, while members questioned what occupations would qualify, whether the program would focus on trades and high-demand jobs, and how schools, employers, and Workforce Solutions would participate. The bill was tabled, with Representatives Duncan and Pettigrew recorded in opposition.
The main item of the meeting was House Bill 151, as substituted by the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. The bill would create a compensation fund and commission for survivors of childhood sexual abuse involving public entities, while also allowing a three-year lookback window for claims and preserving private civil claims for private entities. The sponsor explained that the substitute removed a forward-looking statute-of-limitations change, set a $700,000 cap tied to the Tort Claims Act, used an administrative eligibility process with a "more likely than not" standard, and included reporting, confidentiality, and referral provisions. Supporters described the measure as a survivor-centered way to provide compensation while limiting state exposure, but members raised concerns about attorney fees, fund solvency, private versus public liability, rural impacts, and whether the state should pay for claims involving public institutions. After public testimony in support, the committee adopted the substitute but then voted on the bill itself and ended in an 8-8 tie, so the measure remained in committee and was not advanced.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Commission.
- Joseph Bell with the Texas Historical Commission.
- Gloria Maras with the State Library and Archives Commission.
- Yes, that was our commission in their March meeting. Mr.
- The Texas Commission on the Arts.
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/19/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/12/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the reason it's holding it hostage and not even reporting it, telling the media it's because of procedure
- The reason it's holding it hostage and not even reporting it, telling the media it's because of procedure
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- So, that it's because of procedure."