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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Jan 21st, 2025
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So the first step would be to bring Oracle Cerner in, along with your staff.
- Well, if staff cuts end up.
- Because they did work, and the staff behind you who do good work.
- You mentioned the staff behind us, and rightfully so.
- We've worked with the previous staff at the VA, the previous Secretary, and...
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And let me first thank the staff. I want to thank your staff for their diligent work.
- I want to thank the Senate staff for their work.
- We changed, as it relates to the chief medical director, to include a comprehensive staff to be able
- want to thank Senator Pro Tem Barrow and our members, the members who all work together, including staff
Bills:
SB237
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill is criminal, but the title does not match, which is a scrivener's error that staff can correct
- Well, and so, this is what I received from Senate staff as far as the printout of the bill.
- And we believe that as long as we don't make an amendment, staff.
- The staff substance of the bill is what we're going to be voting on.
- So, it is in civil procedure as was pointed out by our sharp-eyed staff.
Bills:
HB1082 , HB1638 , HB3040 , HB3269 , HB3278 , HB3298 , HB3587 , HB3996 , HB4113 , HB4140 , HB4226 , HB4236 , HB4301 , HB4324 , HB4339 , HB4342 , HB4352 , SB1082
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
child custody, joint custody, best interest of the child, guardian ad litem, domestic violence, substance abuse, Governmental Tort Claims Act, definitions, torts, political subdivisions, governmental immunity, medical providers, sex offenders, safety zones, minors protection, loitering restrictions, criminal penalties, arrest warrant, criminal procedure, telephonic communication
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 26, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to thank you, Representative Bartleman, and I want to thank staff and just everyone who's
- The staff is just absolutely incredible. I don't think they ever stop working.
- Your excellent committee staff summary documented for the U.S.
- Supporting HB 93 is a vote ensuring Florida's operating staff and patients are no longer exposed to this
- And to the staff as well, Krista started working with me on this bill from the first year.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/19/2026 - Senate Government
Senate Government Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee staff must adjust the CSF per-pupil calculations to exclude the weighted
- Any questions for staff? Okay, I'll go ahead and just give a very brief intro.
- was on the school board: it was the Higley School District, and they were counting district office staff
- Districts must provide paraprofessionals, specialists, compliance staff, adaptive equipment, individualized
- And what we've seen is districts have instead prioritized grant writers, district office staff, and everything
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Government considered only SCR 1032, along with a strike-everything amendment. The amendment would require school districts, subject to voter approval, to dedicate at least 60% of operational spending to teacher pay, with a phased-in increase beginning in FY 2028 for districts below that threshold. It also ties compliance to Classroom Site Fund eligibility, requires unexpended CSF monies to revert if a district is found out of compliance, and allows limited waivers from the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The sponsor argued the measure would correct what he described as a long-term misallocation of education funding and give voters a chance to prioritize teachers.
Supporters, including representatives from Heritage Action, the Goldwater Institute, and the Center for Arizona Policy, said district spending has risen while teacher pay has remained flat in real terms, and argued the measure would increase transparency and accountability and ensure more money reaches teachers. Opponents, including a representative of the Rural Arizona School Coalition, said the proposal would be difficult for rural districts to meet and would squeeze out other necessary costs such as fuel, insurance, facilities, and minimum wage increases. A committee member also raised concerns that the measure could harm special education and other student support services by forcing districts to shift funds away from those areas.
During discussion, the sponsor said charter schools were not included because he viewed them as private businesses, despite a member noting state law defines them as public schools. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then approved SCR 1032 as amended. The final vote was 4 ayes, 3 nays, and 0 not voting, sending the measure out with a do pass as amended recommendation.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Postsecondary Education REVISION 3: HB2210 - Added Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, staff, please open the vote.
- Seeing none, staff, please open the vote. All right, any members wish to change their vote?
- Seeing no debate, staff, please open the vote.
- Seeing none, staff, please open the vote.
- Seeing no debate, staff, please open the vote.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education
Keywords:
credential of value, education, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, higher education, Oklahoma State University, Board of Trustees, presidential selection, college governance, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, academic programs, low-producing programs, Oklahoma State Board of Regents, program review, curriculum quality
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If you require assistance in registering or testifying, please contact our committee staff.
- That's one of the questions I asked my staff last night when we were preparing.
- Bill 4263 is a bill aimed at strengthening the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's ability to retain staff
- The bill makes three common-sense updates to improve agency operations and support frontline staff.
- from here today, to visit one of And the outstanding professionalism, the care of the leadership, staff
Bills:
HB1821 , HB1822 , HB1943 , HB3882 , HB4263 , HB4476 , HB4628 , HB4631 , HB4885 , HB4923 , HB5461 , HB5483 , HB5525
Committee:
House S/C on Juvenile Justice
Keywords:
juvenile records, sealing, privacy, criminal justice, youth rehabilitation, legal procedures, juvenile court, record sealing, nondisclosure, age jurisdiction, criminal justice reform, juvenile board, compensation, Winkler County, juvenile justice, county funding, grants, career education, technical programs, workforce development
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Feb 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SENATORS, I WANT TO BEGIN BY INTRODUCING AND TAKING THE TIME TO INTRODUCE THE COMMITTEE STAFF AND OUR
- COMMITTEE STAFF DIRECTOR AZHAR KAHN.
- WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A PRESENTATION ON THE OVERVIEW OF FLORIDA'S STATE TAXES AND WE WILL HAVE OUR STAFF
- DO HAVE ONE QUESTION I WOULD LIKE TO GO TO SLIDE SIX AND SEVEN JUST TO REALLY ASK THE DIRECTOR, THE STAFF
- PREMIUM WHICH IS A BIG ONE, IT IS DUE TO LEGISLATIVE CHANGES. >> Chair Avila: FURTHER QUESTIONS FOR OUR STAFF
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor Healey and her team, my staff, and the Chelmsford Select Board.
- Good morning, Chair Ryan, Chair Brady, members of the committee and staff.
- Nick Spinali was injured on April 7, 2026, while conducting firefighter training as a support staff instructor
- Spinelli is an active-duty firefighter for the Chelmsford Fire Department and a support branch staff
- Spinelli is an active-duty firefighter for the Chelmsford Fire Department and a support branch staff
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 21st hearing and took up late-filed bills, with testimony focused mainly on firefighter and police personnel matters. The committee heard strong support for H.5429/H.6138, Governor Healey’s bill to provide injured-on-duty compensation and full pay and benefits to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinelli after he was seriously injured while instructing at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Testimony from Rep. Simon Cataldo, Rep. Rodney Elliott, PFFM leaders, Chelmsford Fire Chief Gary Ryan, and others emphasized that Spinelli was performing public service training work, that the incident exposed gaps in coverage for firefighters serving in academy roles, and that the bill should be a prompt, statewide fix. Several speakers also urged future legislation to address broader policy gaps for DFS support-branch and part-time personnel.
The committee also heard testimony on a Topsfield home rule petition, H.54435, to allow Police Chief Neil Hovey to continue serving until age 68 or retirement. Rep. Kristen Kasner and local officials praised Hovey’s leadership, training, regional coordination, and management of public safety at the Topsfield Fair, and asked for favorable passage. In addition, Sen. Ryan Fattman and Rep. Joe McKenna testified for S.3051, a bill to provide certain retirement benefits to the surviving spouse of fallen Uxbridge Police Officer Stephen LaPorta, describing his death while assisting a stranded motorist in a snowstorm and the town’s support for honoring his family.
PFFM and other police/fire union representatives generally supported the firefighter and LaPorta bills, while PFFM also stated opposition to H.5389, a separate bill authorizing continued employment of the Upton police chief. After testimony concluded, the committee adjourned without taking a recorded vote during the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 3rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor Healey and her team, my staff, and the Chelmsford Select Board.
- Good morning, Chair Ryan, Chair Brady, members of the committee and staff.
- Nick Spinelli was injured on April 7, 2026, while conducting firefighter training as a support staff
- Spinelli is an active-duty firefighter for the Chelmsford Fire Department and a support branch staff
- Spinelli is an active-duty firefighter for the Chelmsford Fire Department and a support branch staff
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 21st hearing of the 194th General Court to consider late-filed bills, with testimony focused mainly on three measures. The largest portion of the hearing concerned H. 5429/H. 6138, Governor Healey’s bill to ensure Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinelli receives full injured-on-duty pay and benefits after being seriously injured while instructing at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Legislators, the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, Chelmsford Fire officials, and family members described the injury, the gap in coverage created by his dual status as a Chelmsford firefighter and academy staff member, and the need for a broader statewide fix for similar situations. Committee members expressed support and noted the bill should be treated like existing protections for police officers injured while working outside their home municipality.
The committee also heard testimony on a Topsfield home rule petition, H. 545, allowing Police Chief Neil Hovey to remain in service until age 68 or until relieved by the select board. Supporters said Hovey is a strong regional leader, has helped prepare for major public safety events like the Topsfield Fair, and should be retained because of his experience and fitness. Members and local officials urged favorable passage, and no opposition was raised.
A third bill, S. 3051, would provide certain retirement benefits to the surviving spouse of Uxbridge Police Officer Stephen LaPorta, who died while assisting a stranded motorist during a winter storm. Senator Ryan Fattman, Representative Joe McKenna, the Massachusetts Coalition of Police, and others spoke in support, emphasizing the officer’s service and the impact on his family. The town of Uxbridge was said to support the measure. At the end of the hearing, no additional testimony was offered and the committee voted to adjourn.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- They've not hired any additional staff that I'm aware of.
- They've not hired any additional staff that I'm aware of.
- They've not hired any additional staff that I'm aware of.
- That is something that staff could get you. And I'll ask him to forward that to you.
- Seeing no debate, staff, please open the queue. Grego, I... Grego: Aye. Chairman Caldwell: Aye.
Bills:
SB1177
Summary:
The Joint Appropriations and Budget Committee took up Senate Bill 1177, the main budget bill, and first adopted the committee substitute as the working version. Chairman Caldwell presented the bill as the measure funding state government and answered a series of questions about major budget items, including CareerTech funding, child care, school security, teacher pay raises, the state plane purchase, Medicaid, mental health, veterans’ homes, and higher education projects. He said CareerTech received increased funding, child care funding was increased by roughly $12 million over last year, school security funding was continued at $50 million, and teacher pay raises were included through a mechanism that would raise the state minimum by $2,000. He also explained the $3 million state plane item as a restructuring of state aviation assets, and said the budget did not cut law enforcement funding tied to 287(g) agreements.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-25 (5:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We pray that Thou would bless the staff who work so closely with these senators.
- And also Alan Brown, our good staff director in health policy, who...
- And also Alan Brown, our good staff director in health policy, who helped us as we wanted to merge the
- And also, Alan Brown, our good staff director and health policy, who helped us as we wanted to merge
- This amendment was brought to me by staff.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence honoring former Senator Charlie Dean. Senators also introduced guests, including family members, church leaders, and visiting students. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar, where several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on Citizens Property Insurance, artificial intelligence, public records, and data centers.
The Senate passed a series of bills focused on consumer protection, transportation safety, health, and financial regulation. CS/HB 505 on virtual currency kiosks passed 37-0 after being substituted for SB 198 and amended to adopt Senate language aimed at limiting fraud and setting transaction controls. SB 382 on electric bicycles passed 37-0 after amendment to broaden the task force to micro-mobility devices. SB 844 on sickle cell disease continuing education passed 37-0, requiring certain health professionals to complete training on care management. SB 1014 on municipal utility service outside city limits passed 37-0, and SB 428 on the swimming lesson voucher program passed 36-0 after amendments expanding the program to ages 1 through 7 and adding drowning-prevention education for new parents.
The Senate also passed CS/CS/CS/SB 540 on the Office of Financial Regulation, which creates cybersecurity program requirements for certain licensees, expands oversight of some investment advisers, and updates credit union and anti-money-laundering provisions; it passed 36-0. CS/CS/SB 1440 on public records passed 35-1 after technical amendments tied to related cybersecurity exemptions and reporting requirements. SB 1594 on veteran benefit payments to minor clients passed 36-0, directing certain benefits for foster youth toward post-secondary education or aftercare rather than agency reimbursement. At the end of the session, the Rules Chair moved to certify all passed bills to the House and retain postponed bills on the special order calendar, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Our staff have done a tremendous job of putting a lot of things together to make it really easy and accessible
- their base budget has grown over the last several fiscal years, and as well, any changes in full-time staff
- And then once you have a sense of the name, you could either contact the staff that are assigned to the
- confused than when you started, your next best bet is always going to be to get in touch with budget staff
- So our assignments are listed on this staff page.
Committee:
House Business
Summary:
The committee opened by approving the minutes from January 15th. It then considered several RS introductions related to occupational licensing. RS 33021, presented by Rep. Ehlers, would reduce cosmetology licensing requirements by lowering education hours from 1,600 to 1,000 and apprenticeship hours from 3,200 to 2,000, with supporters saying it would lower barriers to entry and improve Idaho’s competitiveness with other states. Members asked for more evidence of hardship from the current standards, but the RS was introduced.
The committee also introduced RS 32964, presented by Rep. Manwaring, which would reinstate an open-book jurisprudence exam for professional land surveyors. He said the exam had previously been open book, had a 100% pass rate, and was intended to ensure surveyors know Idaho law in daily practice. Members asked about how the test would be structured and whether similar open-book testing should be considered for other licenses, but the RS was introduced.
Rep. Tanner then gave a presentation on JFAC and budget oversight, focusing on the need for accurate fiscal notes, review of DOPL spending, and scrutiny of dedicated funds, staffing, fleets, and board consolidation. A budget analyst from Legislative Services walked the committee through budget resources, including the base budget builder, Legislative Budget Book, Fiscal Report, Fiscal Source Book, and Fiscal Facts, and offered to provide fund balance reports. Members discussed the committee’s role as policy-focused rather than budget-setting, while also noting the value of understanding budget data without overstepping JFAC’s role.
Finally, the committee heard RS 32928, also related to cosmetology licensing, which would allow students to sit for their exam after completing 80% of their education hours rather than waiting until all hours are finished. Supporters said it would make the process easier without changing the requirement to complete all hours before licensure. The RS was introduced, and the committee adjourned after announcing that floor session would begin the next day at 11 a.m.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Apr 10, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 48
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The National Conference of State Legislators was created by state legislators and legislative staff in
- The National Conference of State Legislators was created by state legislators and legislative staff in
- The National Conference of State Legislators was created by state legislators and legislative staff in
- </c><00:20:21.360><c> Um,</c><00:20:21.679><c> it</c><00:20:21.840><c> serves</c> Legislative Staff in
- Um, it serves Legislative Staff in 1975.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2025-04-09
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a small but mighty staff of 12 full-time employees who work tirelessly to get food to our 220
- That staff suggested. Then, on line 1.9, we are deleting lines 17 to 25 on page 12.
- I'll just say thank you all, and thanks to the staff again.
- I want to thank the staff for all of their work, thank the members, and encourage a high target when
- I ask the staff to make any technical corrections to conform with this action that we have just taken
Bills:
HF2446
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They don't have the staff to continue to go and do that.
- The staff developed the base level engineering.
- Two are owners and one is staff.
- We utilize a workforce of about 230 operators and staff.
- But you don't have a big staff. I mean, you don't have a big staff, but they have...
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's our staff, in partnership with Carrie, who is building capacity and coaching the staff of the regional
- </c> building capacity and coaching the staff building capacity and coaching the staff of<00:49:59.040
- </c><00:52:25.760><c> at</c><00:52:25.920><c> mde</c> fiscal note uh staff at mde fiscal note uh staff
- Well, how much staff is enough staff?
- Well, how much staff is enough staff?
Committee:
House Education Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- staff, including myself, and in addition to supporting LCCMR, we also support the legislature, both
- ,</c><00:10:22.880><c> the</c> supported by non-partisan staff, the supported by non-partisan staff,
- Nash and LCCMR commission staff and members. And Senator Her, thank you, and Ms.
- Nash and LCCMR commission staff and members.
- </c> and LCCMR commission staff and members. and LCCMR commission staff and members.
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, I can't say enough thank yous about Chair UK, um, Vice Chair Sydney Jordan, and the staff
- And again, I can't say enough thank yous about Chair UK, um, Vice Chair Sydney Jordan, and the staff
- And again, I can't say enough thank yous about Chair UK, um, Vice Chair Sydney Jordan, and the staff
- And again, I can't say enough thank yous about Chair UK, um, Vice Chair Sydney Jordan, and the staff
- And again, I can't say enough thank yous about Chair UK, um, Vice Chair Sydney Jordan, and the staff
Bills:
HF1049
Committee:
House Taxes
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Judiciary (3-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Staff easily could have touched the leftover remnants on the sink, resulting in harm.
- This law would not only protect hospital staff but also help the patients pursue a healthy recovery in
- hospital staff patients and visitors<00:24:55.200><c> from</c><00:24:55.320><c> the</c><00:24:55.520
- but also help the patients pursue staff but also help the patients pursue a<00:25:52.440><c> healthy
- across the Health Care System staff across the Health Care System deserve<00:25:57.320><c> to</c><00
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:09
SB 64: 00:01:20
SB 73: 00:05:33
HB 662: 00:09:40
HB 320: 00:20:17, 958, all
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and first approved Senate Bill 64, as amended, on a 14-0 vote. The bill was described as a copper theft prevention measure aimed at protecting key infrastructure assets, including telecommunications and electrical highway infrastructure. Testimony in support came from Senator Brandon Storm and representatives from Charter Communications and law enforcement, who said copper theft and related vandalism are damaging fiber and other infrastructure across the state. A committee substitute was adopted before the vote.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 73, relating to sexual extortion. Senator Julie Rocky Adams and Kentucky Youth Advocates testified that sextortion is a fast-growing crime against children and that the bill would make sexual extortion a felony, create civil remedies for victims, and require school-based education and resources. The bill passed 15-0 and was reported favorably for floor consideration.
House Bill 662, relating to personally identifiable information, was also approved after discussion and a committee substitute. Representative John Blanton said the bill would help protect judges and certain medical review personnel from public disclosure of personal information while preserving provider access needed for appeals and communications. The Kentucky Medical Association supported the concept but stressed the need to preserve provider-facing information so doctors can conduct peer-to-peer reviews and appeals. The bill passed 15-0 with one pass vote.
House Bill 320, relating to controlled substances on hospital property, was taken up for discussion only and no vote was taken. Representative Mike Klein and a St. Elizabeth nurse testified that hospitals are seeing illicit drug use and trafficking on campus and argued for a drug-free zone to protect staff, patients, and visitors. Committee members raised concerns about how the bill would apply to unconscious overdose patients, lawfully prescribed medications, emergency situations, and whether possession should be treated differently from trafficking. The chair ruled a motion out of order because the item was for discussion only, and the bill remained under consideration.