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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Mar 31st, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- We were determined to be the most educated people in the legislature.
- constitution and education on the Bible.
- constitution and education on the Bible.
- And we, Today, we're getting an educational constitution, an education on the Bible, and we, as a body
- I'm glad the education is working well for you. I hope you're getting there.
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Environment
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Part of the reason we have the RFP is to educate the public, so when the treatments are done, Hawaiʻi
- Ant Lab is doing the work of educating the public.
- and as well as like Outreach education and as well as the<01:21:15.480><c> fuels</c><01:21:15.800><c
- do um education on other Islands<01:48:27.040><c> uh</c><01:48:27.159><c> we're</c><01:48:27.320><c>
- um but we're helped with education um but we're largely<01:49:18.080><c> relying</c><01:49:18.440><c
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- My parents started with Boston Bank of Commerce.
- My issue is that my parents were apparently tricked into getting an unaffordable mortgage.
- So this means that there has been an illegal foreclosure of my parents' home that I inherited upon my
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
Summary:
The Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on several bills focused on consumer debt, mortgage regulation, credit unions, and foreclosure prevention. The Attorney General’s Office strongly supported the Debt Collection Fairness Act (S. 735/H. 1275), saying it would curb abusive debt collection, prevent stale claims, limit civil arrest warrants, modernize wage garnishment rules, and reduce judgment interest rates. Senator Eldridge and legal aid advocates echoed that support, while the Massachusetts Bankers Association and the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association supported bills on credit union mission/competition, consumer privacy in mortgage applications, subprime loan definitions, UCC updates, and protections for vulnerable adults, but opposed foreclosure mediation proposals and several credit union expansion measures, arguing they would distort competition and add unnecessary burdens.
A large portion of the hearing focused on foreclosure prevention bills (S. 765/H. 1090), with testimony from homeowners, housing organizers, and legal advocates describing predatory lending, confusing servicing practices, health harms, and displacement caused by foreclosure. Supporters said a statewide pre-foreclosure mediation program would give borrowers and lenders a chance to reach alternatives such as loan modifications or repayment plans, and cited local experience in Lynn where mediation reportedly produced high rates of foreclosure alternatives. Opponents from the banking industry argued Massachusetts already has strong foreclosure protections and that a new mandatory process could delay resolution without added benefit, though they also noted a 2024 pilot should be evaluated first.
The committee also heard strong support for H. 1282/S. 684, which would update the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code. State Street and a bankruptcy attorney said the changes are needed to keep commercial law current with electronic transactions, tokenized assets, and blockchain technology, and to maintain competitiveness with other states. The hearing concluded after public testimony, with no bill votes taken during the session; the chair thanked speakers and the committee voted to adjourn.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We get calls like that a lot, and it's absolutely devastating to tell a parent that your 30-year-old
- These are real people, parents, professionals, and caregivers. Not just cases on paper.
- These are real people, parents, professionals, and caregivers right here in our state trying to rebuild
Committee:
House Insurance
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Seven - Monday, May 11
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- our office, but also for Chick-fil-A and in his hometown of Lee's Summit, where he lives with his parents
- our office, but also for Chick-fil-A and in his hometown of Lee's Summit, where he lives with his parents
- hard in our office, but also for Chick-fil-A and his hometown Lee Summit, where he lives with his parents
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Crime and Public Safety Feb 3rd, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Crime and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- going off the detail here, but what I would tell you is always have a great relationship with your parents
- going off the detail here, but what I would tell you is always have a great relationship with your parents
- I grew up with parents that did not mind, you know, letting other people wake me. Okay.
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- going off the detail here, but what I would tell you is always have a great relationship with your parents
- going off the detail here, but what I would tell you is always have a great relationship with your parents
- I grew up with parents that did not mind, you know, letting other people wake me up. Okay.
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
Summary:
The Committee on Crime and Public Safety first heard House Bill 397, a companion to HB 1882, which would create a youth police initiative tax credit to support the Youth Police Initiative program. Representative Tiffany Price and supporters described the program as a way to build trust between at-risk youth and law enforcement through a week-long, relationship-based experience. Testifying in support were a youth participant, Kansas City Police Department Commander Kari Thompson, and others who said the program improved behavior, mentorship, and community trust. Members raised questions about the tax credit structure, eligible entities, and how the program would operate, but no opposition testified.
The committee then heard House Bill 2055, which would fix a language issue in Missouri’s hands-free cell phone law so municipalities can enforce mirror ordinances in their own municipal courts. Representative Jeff Vernetti and several law enforcement witnesses said the current statute prevents local enforcement and forces cases into overburdened county or state systems. Supporters argued the change would improve efficiency and roadway safety while preserving the law as a secondary offense. No one testified in opposition.
House Bill 2587, sponsored by Representative Jones, followed and would update Missouri law on unmanned aircraft to address drone threats near critical infrastructure and large public gatherings, including upcoming World Cup events in Kansas City. The sponsor and law enforcement supporters said the bill would allow trained officers to detect, track, and mitigate dangerous drone activity using federally authorized tools, while protecting lawful recreational drone use. Some members and the Missouri Chamber raised concerns about the scope of “mitigation,” possible use of force, and the need to avoid conflict with federal rules, but supporters said the bill includes guardrails and notice requirements. After the hearings, the committee adopted a committee substitute combining HB 1882 and HB 3097 and voted the combined substitute do pass by a 16-0 roll call vote.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- funding for mobile crisis teams; and establishing a task force on transport holds and providing education
- system—is called the Sequential Intercept Model, which really focuses on all the way from early education
- as this issue becomes more and<01:08:19.679><c> more</c><01:08:19.839><c> to</c><01:08:20.040><c> parents
- </c><01:08:20.400><c> people</c><01:08:20.719><c> I</c><01:08:20.799><c> haven't</c> and more to parents
- people I haven't and more to parents people I haven't found<01:08:21.440><c> anybody</c><01:08:22.319
Committee:
Senate Human Services
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight May 28th, 2025
Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So both local governments and the school districts, uh, to include higher education can donate uh towards
- to To educators to be able to allow to have a place to to live.
- And so what is that. that those parents or grandparents going to do when they become empty nesters for
- So we do a lot of counseling and education, which I have more details on the next slide.
- to figure this out and we, we really believe when we offer the really in-depth free coaching and education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 11/19/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- There's parental bonding leave. There's military family leave.
- common scenario in that case would be um, you know, a complicated pregnancy where um the birthing parent
- have health conditions and complications during the pregnancy and then have time to care uh for parental
- There's parental bonding leave. leave. There's parental bonding leave.
- </c><00:04:23.120><c> And</c> to care uh for parental leave. And to care uh for parental leave.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee - (4-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- First items on the pool list are with the Department of Education.
- I'm the budget director at the Department of Education. Good morning.
- I'm the director of the Division of Educator Preparation and Certification in the Office of Educator
- </c><00:06:45.440><c> lensure</c><00:06:45.919><c> and</c> office of educator lensure and office of educator
- Is it part of continuing education, and what type of learning needs do administrators have?
Summary:
The committee met after several reschedulings due to flooding, welcomed a new assistant, and confirmed a quorum. It first approved the March 11 minutes, then reported that the day’s agenda included 310 items totaling about $139.4 million, with all vendors registered with the Secretary of State. The committee then approved deferred items involving the Transportation Cabinet/Department of Highways, including one routine PSC green-list item and one PSC amendment item, after hearing from the Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Professional Services and noting prior questions had been answered.
The bulk of the meeting focused on Department of Education contracts tied to reading and literacy initiatives. Officials described a competitive grant program for high-quality instructional resources and related professional learning, explaining that resources are selected through evidence-based reviews and a quality curriculum task force, and that districts apply using an instructional resources alignment rubric. Members questioned the program’s reach, whether districts opt in, how many schools applied, and whether the effort is producing measurable reading gains. Department witnesses said about 155 schools applied and were awarded, the program is voluntary, and the University of Louisville’s Reading Research Center is collecting qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate effectiveness. Several members expressed concern that the state has repeatedly funded literacy efforts without improving reading scores, though the committee ultimately approved the education items, with Senator Meredith noting support but frustration about the lack of progress.
The committee also approved an MOA amendment item supporting the Principal Partnership Project, which provides tools, resources, and professional learning for administrators and helps meet statutory evaluation-training requirements. Members asked about the use of nonrecurring federal funds and whether the arrangement affects retirement benefits; staff said the contract pays districts based on daily wage and additional workdays, which does increase retirement packages. Representative McCool voted yes but voiced caution about possible supplanting. Finally, the committee took up an Office of the Controller contract for a brokered insurance-related procurement. Representative Balman moved to disapprove the contract, arguing the winning broker was not the low bidder and that the committee lacked answers about how technical scoring outweighed a roughly $600,000 price difference. The motion to disapprove did not prevail, and the contract was approved after further discussion about procurement scoring and the committee’s limited information.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/16/26 - Part 4
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:27:16.559><c> and</c> forward they have the educational and forward they have the educational
- </c> an act relating to education finance. an act relating to education finance.
- Speaker. the other body with the House Education the other body with the House Education Finance<01:46
- It provides prevention education, lots of it, not just to teachers, but to students, to parents.
- And yes, special education cuts.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 11th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They are renters trying to stay housed, parents choosing between groceries and gas, seniors worried about
- They are renters trying to stay housed, parents choosing between groceries and gas, seniors worried about
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Kristin Robbins departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I especially want to say thank you at the beginning to my wonderful husband, Brent, and my parents
- out</c> We the people, the best ideas are out there, and the risk-takers, the business owners, the parents
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- know, I feel almost like, you know, when you were a kid—I'm not going to say a teenager—and your parents
- know, I feel almost like, you know, when you were a kid, I'm not going to say a teenager and your parents
Committee:
House Insurance
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 15 April, 2026; 1:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- But when you ask your parents, like mom and dad, where do impact fee fees come from?
- But when you, you know, when you ask your parents like mom and dad, where do impact keep fees come from
Committee:
Senate Housing
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Housing heard two substantive housing bills and two consent items. SB 1116 by Senator Caballero would update the Starter Home Revitalization Act (SB 684) by clarifying development standards for small infill housing, reinforcing ministerial approval and timelines, improving state oversight and reporting, updating subdivision rules, and addressing private restrictions such as HOA or deed provisions that can block housing. The author and supporters, including California YIMBY and a small developer, said the bill responds to implementation problems and would help produce more starter homes; there was no opposition testimony. Members generally supported the measure but noted concerns about local implementation and the broader impact-fee/infrastructure context.
SB 1117 by Senator Cervantes would clarify ADU fee law so local governments assess impact fees only on the portion of an ADU above 750 square feet, rather than on the full unit, while keeping the existing 750-square-foot exemption intact. Supporters argued the current fee structure discourages larger ADUs and creates a sharp production drop above 750 square feet; a homeowner witness said fees on an 800-square-foot ADU would have exceeded construction costs. Local government and fire-related organizations opposed or opposed unless amended, arguing impact fees fund essential infrastructure and services and should remain tied to nexus studies. Several senators said the bill was narrowly tailored but emphasized the need to address broader infrastructure financing.
The committee also took up consent items SB 1267 by Senator Allen and SB 1426, the committee omnibus bill. After the committee obtained a quorum and later reconvened, it approved the consent calendar 10-0, SB 1117 10-0, and SB 1116 8-0. All measures were ordered out to the Senate Local Government Committee, and the hearing was adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- But when you ask your parents, like mom and dad, where do impact fees come from?
- But when you, you know, when you ask your parents like mom and dad, where do impact keep fees come from
Committee:
Senate Housing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Offering Students More Choices | Senator Torrey Westrom Mar 27th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- with more choice left to the school districts and the students, with their desires, and, of course, parents
- with more choice left to the school districts and the students, with their desires, and, of course, parents
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to begin with gratitude to my family, especially my parents, whose sacrifices have shaped my path
- I want to begin with gratitude to my family, especially my parents, whose sacrifice have shaped my path
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules met to consider several governor’s appointments, routine agenda items, and the confirmation hearing for Dina El-Tawansy to serve as Director of the California Department of Transportation. The committee first approved a series of appointments to the Board of Behavioral Sciences, Contractors State License Board, and Medical Board of California, along with bill referrals, a rule waiver for guests on the Senate floor for a memorial adjournment in honor of former President Pro Tempore John Burton, and floor acknowledgments. Most of these actions were approved on 5-0 votes, with the early appointment items passing 3-2.
The committee then heard testimony from El-Tawansy, who emphasized her 28 years at Caltrans, a focus on safety, equity, climate resilience, workforce development, and multimodal transportation. Senators questioned her on a range of transportation issues, including the impact of federal and state disputes affecting immigrant truck drivers and highway funding, the Highway 58 truck climbing lane project, DBE reevaluation under new federal rules, asphalt recycling and disposal, climate-related damage to roads and coastal infrastructure, and the future of gas-tax revenue and road user charges. El-Tawansy said Caltrans is prioritizing safety and emergency projects, working on reevaluating DBEs, advancing climate adaptation planning, and studying road user charge pilots and related technology.
Members also asked about small business participation, toll lane agreements, homelessness encampments on Caltrans property, and the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo rail corridor. El-Tawansy described Caltrans programs to support small and disadvantaged businesses, local hiring, heavy equipment and CDL training, standardized toll lane agreements, delegated maintenance MOUs with local governments, and expanded efforts on encampment response and rail/transit planning. Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with representatives from transportation agencies, contractors, local governments, labor, and technology firms urging confirmation. The committee voted 5-0 to advance El-Tawansy’s appointment to the full Senate for confirmation, then adjourned.