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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Gold Rush era.
- of California.
- Good morning, Michelle Ruelka, on behalf of the County of Yolo, in support.
- You speak with any county sheriff, and this is one of the few times I'll speak on behalf of all of them
- speak on behalf of all of them.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several bills related to parks, wildlife, water, and veterans. AB 1592 would authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to partner with the California Indian Heritage Center support organization; supporters said it would help move the long-planned center forward with Native-led governance. AB 2216 would expand the Delta Conservancy’s service area and update its authority to better support watershed-scale conservation, climate resilience, workforce, tribal grants, and related projects. AB 1702 would expand state parks access for veterans, National Guard, reservists, and active duty service members by broadening eligibility for the Distinguished Veterans Pass and creating a discounted parks pass. AB 1673 would allow county fish and game commissions to use certain revenues to reimburse sheriffs for fish and wildlife enforcement and wildlife-conflict prevention, especially in rural counties with limited state enforcement presence.
The committee also considered AB 1912, which would allow archery deer hunters to carry concealed firearms while hunting, aligning deer hunting rules with those already in place for other big game archery hunts. Supporters argued it would improve hunter safety in remote areas without harming wildlife enforcement, while opponents were not present. AB 1987 would dedicate revenues generated from state wildlife areas back to those areas for operations, maintenance, and habitat management; supporters said the areas are underfunded and need a stable funding source. All of these bills received due pass recommendations and were later approved by the committee, with AB 2216 passing 11-1 and the others passing 12-0.
The most contested measure was AB 2630, which would give the State Water Resources Control Board emergency-style authority to make measurement and reporting changes for water diversions and use, with a five-year sunset. The author and supporters said the board needs flexibility to update the CalWATRS reporting system quickly as technology and conditions change. Water agencies, farm groups, and business groups opposed the bill, arguing it would bypass public input and could allow repeated emergency regulations affecting compliance and operations. After extended debate, the committee passed AB 2630 on an 8-4 vote. The committee also approved two consent items, AB 1804 and AB 2260, both unanimously.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Water, Parks and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Gold Rush era.
- of California.
- Good morning, Michelle Ruelka, on behalf of the County of Yolo, in support.
- Of climate change.
- You speak with any county sheriff, and this is one of the few times I'll speak on behalf of all of them
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We host the dietetic intern programs at each of Arizona's universities and Maricopa County Public Health
- of gal.
- You said you’re not aware of any of them.
- Kingfisher, who had been a legislative intern during her University of Arizona graduate program, reported
- He added that the owner and head chef of Kingfisher, who had been a legislative intern during her University
Committee:
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Keywords:
Arizona Beef Council, agriculture, market development, beef products, terminating council, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, game and fish commission, wildlife, appointment, commission membership, Arizona Revised Statutes, food labeling, cultivated cells, cell-cultured products, consumer information, food safety, cell-cultured protein
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Gage Taylor was a loving young man who worked at Universal Islands of Adventure, loved music and loved
- I'm an internal medicine resident at the University of Florida in Jacksonville.
- Next, we'll hear from Adrian Nunez from the University of Miami, speaking in support.
- I'm also president of the Florida chapter of the American College of Physicians.
- of the way?
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The committee took up a large health policy agenda. SB 1568 on electronic prescribing was explained as a federal conformity measure, but members raised concerns about preserving patients’ ability to obtain paper prescriptions and about exemptions for emergency, hospice, and other situations. Emergency physicians testified in support of e-prescribing but asked for flexibility, and the bill was reported favorably despite Senator Harrell’s opposition. SB 1606 on patient access to records sought to standardize record-production timelines and require electronic delivery when available; after an amendment correcting a drafting error, the bill drew concerns about HIPAA, behavioral health confidentiality, and the distinction between personal and legal representatives, and it was reported unfavorably as a committee substitute.
The committee then approved SB 1346 on fentanyl testing, with a technical amendment, to require hospitals and campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine testing for suspected overdose or poisoning. SB 1224 on administration of controlled substances by paramedics was amended to clarify language and reported favorably. SB 656 on health care billing and collection activities was substantially revised by strike-all amendment to allow sale of medical debt to third parties under new limits, including no interest or fees and return of debt if charity care applies; it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 68 expanded health facilities authority financing to include not-for-profit LLCs and parent companies, and SB 524 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the newborn screening panel; both were reported favorably.
Later, the committee approved SB 1842 on out-of-network referrals after multiple amendments, requiring providers to verify network participation at the point of service and notify patients in writing, though several members and physicians warned it could burden providers and increase workload. The committee also advanced proposed committee bill SB 7028, which revises the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, adds oversight and reporting requirements, creates a pediatric cancer research incubator, and establishes the Bascom-Palmer VisionGen initiative; cancer center representatives testified in strong support, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill. SB 172 on specialty titles and designations was amended to clarify enforcement and was reported favorably after supporters said it would prevent misleading use of specialist titles, while opponents argued it could confuse practitioners’ titles. Finally, SB 1690 on surrendered infants was reported favorably after supporters said it would codify and expand safe-haven baby box procedures and opponents raised safety concerns about the devices. The committee also noted SB 1606 remained pending for reconsideration next week before adjourning.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- previous residence outside of the state of Washington.
- I was thinking of the number of schools who have a six-period day and then the number of schools who
- of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, ...feedback from the Office of Superintendent of
- I am hoping to attend the University of Washington next year, but to do that, I'm going to need to take
- of licenses to the universal online high school and beyond plan platform.
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 5849, which would require all high school students to receive financial education instruction and meet state financial education learning standards to graduate, beginning with the class of 2033 unless the State Board of Education recommends an earlier date. Staff explained the bill’s relationship to existing graduation requirements, the State Board’s role in integrating the requirement into current pathways, and a fiscal note showing about $201,000 in state costs plus unknown district costs. Senators asked about how the requirement would fit different school schedules, whether teacher preparation and clock hours would be addressed, and how the standards would stay current. The bill’s sponsor said it would be embedded within existing pathways, aligned with the Future Ready initiative, and supported by OSPI, the State Board, and the financial education public-private partnership.
Testimony on SB 5849 was overwhelmingly supportive, especially from students, educators, nonprofits, bankers, and advocacy groups. Supporters said many students graduate without knowing how to budget, use credit, file taxes, understand loans, or make other basic financial decisions, and argued that a graduation requirement would make financial literacy more equitable and not dependent on family background or zip code. Several students described personal experiences with W-2 forms, student loans, credit cards, and lack of exposure to finance classes, while organizations such as Junior Achievement and the Washington Bankers Association said they already provide curriculum and support and could help districts implement the requirement. One school directors association representative opposed the bill, arguing districts are already overburdened and underfunded and should not receive new mandates without removing others or providing more resources.
After the hearing, the committee moved into executive action on a separate packet of bills. It advanced SB 6278 on teacher preparation program review, SB 613 on National Voter Registration Day activities in high schools, SB 6222 on surplus school technology for students, and SB 6206 on a child care pilot for first responders, adopting proposed substitutes where offered. In a second packet, the committee referred SB 6260 on school bus depreciation, adopted a substitute and advanced SB 5346 on student mobile device use and digital citizenship, advanced SB 6263 on public bid thresholds, adopted a substitute and advanced SB 6268 on public access to special education complaint decisions, and adopted a substitute and advanced SB 6247 on financial oversight and misconduct in school districts. The committee then adjourned after signing the boards.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> of amendment and that a committee of of amendment and that a committee of conference<00:04:17.680
- CEO of Mighty; Vermont resident; founder of Shock; Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs of the
- Law from Georgetown University Law Center; Common Good Vermont Co-Director; the United Way of Northwest
- of ACLU of Vermont, Advocacy Director of ACLU of Vermont, Policy<00:23:38.520><c> Analyst</c><00:23:
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma Education Commission Feb 26th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Oklahoma Education Commission
Transcript Highlights:
- With them, you kind of give us an idea of just a quick overview of that.
- them will go on to other things in life, and this won't be at the center of their university.
- Have 26 colleges, you know, this is going to be available to all of us and CC, CU, or Roberts University
- of Honor.
- If that's interoperable, we have this universal kind of transcripting or license tagging Or, so I was
Committee:
House Oklahoma Education Commission
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 20th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise today for the millions of Californians for whom this is one of the most joyful seasons of the
- The story of Bandi Chhor Divas is one of our Guru...
- I'm going to take all of the rest of the prisoners with me.'
- many years and of generations of I think is a culmination of many years and of generations of sacrifice
- AB 2660 is back on concurrence with some added language on outcome data for the University of California
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, and opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including suspending rules for guest seating and adjournment speeches, re-referring and returning several bills, and approving a motion to waive the floor-amendment deadline. The chamber also welcomed Los Angeles City Council Member Katie Yaroslavsky and staff as guests.
The bulk of the session was devoted to third-reading votes on Senate bills and concurrence votes on Assembly bills. Measures discussed included child custody protections for sexual assault survivors (SB 1364), tribal access to short-term rental tax information (SB 594), ADU impact fee clarification (SB 1117), protections against threats to local and election officials (SB 239), escrow consumer protections (SB 946), environmental and local government measures such as SB 949 and SB 226, tax and budget-related bills including SB 1073, SB 1349, and SB 661, health and education bills such as SB 1150, SB 1191, SB 1328, SB 874, SB 1049, and SB 1186, and labor/employment and housing-related measures including SB 1059, SB 1166, and SB 1093. Most measures passed with strong bipartisan support; SB 1191 required an urgency vote and passed, and SB 1418 also passed as an urgency measure after the call was lifted.
The Assembly also concurred in numerous Senate amendments to Assembly bills, including AB 1894, AB 871, AB 1201, AB 1359, AB 1579, AB 1684, AB 1711, AB 1722, AB 1784, AB 1809, AB 1837, AB 1860, AB 1864, AB 1999, AB 2116, AB 2143, AB 2186, AB 2233, AB 2249, AB 2255, AB 2418, AB 2576, AB 2634, AB 2660, AB 2766, and AB 2780. The chamber also adopted House Resolution 137 recognizing Diwali, with several members speaking in support of the holiday and its cultural significance. The session concluded with adjournment in memory speeches honoring Jeremiah Jerry Francis Hollisey, Maisie Jean Hastings, and Clint Riley, followed by announcements about the Rules Committee meeting, the floor-amendment deadline, and the next floor session on Monday, August 24.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Listen to the reading of 6th of 2026.
- </c> Orders of the day. Orders of the day.
- of the Office of Racial Equity, the Director of Migrant Justice, and the ACLU of Vermont.
- > Public</c> Commissioner of the Department of Public Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety
- </c><00:14:18.160><c> Equity,</c> of the Office of Racial Equity, of the Office of Racial Equity, [clears
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-02-06 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> We'll observe a moment of silence in lieu of a devotional. Thank you.
- There are a couple of pieces of language.
- </c><00:13:41.600><c> are</c> uh one of them both of them are uh one of them both of them are important
- </c> the rule of law. the rule of law.
- ><00:30:04.720><c> uh</c><00:30:04.960><c> degree</c> University of Vermont with a uh degree University
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- For the past couple of weeks, we've been outlining kind of a roadmap of where we would like to see our
- For the past couple of weeks, we've been outlining kind of a roadmap of where we would like to see our
- of many of their electronic pull tabs of many of their entertaining<00:03:15.120><c> features</c><00
- ><c> EAP</c> taxes because of anti ipation of the EAP taxes because of anti ipation of the EAP changes
- </c> one of them is rather new so I kind of one of them is rather new so I kind of don't<00:10:23.360
Summary:
State Representative Bjorn Olson opened by discussing House File 733, which he said would roll back restrictions placed on electronic pull tabs and charitable gambling two years earlier. He argued the 2023 changes hurt charities, veterans groups, and local communities by reducing revenue for donations to fire departments, youth activities, and veterans services. Olson said the bill had just been heard in the Veterans Committee and had been sent on to Commerce, and he expressed optimism about advancing it further.
Several charity and gambling representatives testified in support of the bill. Amanda Jackson of the Spring Lake Park Lions Club said the new rules stripped entertaining features from electronic pull tabs and reduced revenue, citing a drop in January EAB sales from $947,000 in 2024 to $816,000 in 2025. She described how Lions Club gambling funds local equipment, eyeglasses, clothing, school programs, food shelves, and shelters. Rachel Keller of the Bloomington Kennedy Activities Foundation and Tim Angstrom of the Bloomington American Legion said reduced gambling revenue would hurt school support, student needs, and community programs; Angstrom said the Legion had funded a $3,000 English program and other local services.
Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities said the group was also working on sports betting legislation, but that any sports betting revenue would not make up for the losses from the electronic pull tab changes. She said the 2023 law took effect January 1 and that no current game on the market fully matches the features now required, forcing manufacturers and charities to adapt. In response to questions, Olson said the bill’s path would depend on further House and Senate action, and he suggested a possible compromise could involve restoring some playability features while continuing to seek tax relief for charities.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- the state of you the governor of the state of Vermont,<00:05:39.120><c> the</c><00:05:39.280><c> Honorable
- And when health care costs rise, so does the cost of living, of doing business, of running government
- It affects all of us.
- </c> protection of the environment. protection of the environment.
- be proud of.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Dan Wolgamott departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- John's University for that network of Johnny Benny support.
- John's University for<00:03:34.519><c> that</c><00:03:34.680><c> network</c><00:03:35.040><c> of</c><
- </c> passion of mine is in the area of passion of mine is in the area of pensions<00:09:58.120><c> and
- </c><00:22:59.320><c> service</c> one of us with that spirit of service one of us with that spirit of
- </c> The prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 6 March, 2026; 9:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> years of experience. years of experience.
- of of negative on just not heard a lot of of negative on any<00:29:08.480><c> of</c><00:29:08.560><c
- </c> any of that. any of that.
- Atlanta Community College, and a product of Jackson State University, has just wrapped up the state
- a product of Jackson State and a product of Jackson State University University University has<00:38:
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 13 January, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- college friend of mine.
- keep people out of it.
- </c><00:20:50.720><c> the</c><00:20:50.960><c> existing</c> of the precincts out of the existing of the
- </c> areas of the state are voting on 11. areas of the state are voting on 11.
- </c> CCID for that period of time. CCID for that period of time.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 9 February, 2026; 4:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- our William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- of the office of is also a director of the office of Mississippi<00:08:40.880><c> physician</c><00:08
- </c> University um college of osteopathic University um college of osteopathic medicine.<00:08:52.240
- </c> of the amendment. of the amendment.
- of Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gov. Tim Walz's State of the State address (speech only) 4/23/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Speaker Hortman, and members of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- of of the Minnesota leaders, members of of the Minnesota National National National Guard,<00:00:47.600
- Now, in this land of the free and home of the brave, we have university students being swept up, shoved
- Now, in this land of the of the world.
- the brave, we have free and home of the brave, we have university<00:10:43.920><c> students</c><00:10
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 51 (3-20-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- University of Kentucky.
- University of Kentucky, a 1997 majority opinion of the Kentucky Supreme Court.
- </c> University of Kentucky. University of Kentucky.
- Case six, Ein versus University of Kentucky. Dr.
- She graduated from the University of Kentucky and the UK College of Law.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 27th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Journal of the Day of the Secretary will read.
- And whereas the memory of the Holocaust serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of
- My great-grandfather, George's father, had been a university professor at the University of Hamburg.
- of Hamburg.
- It's a matter of fact...
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Reproductive Rights Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And is so named in honor of the memory of a gentleman by the name of Reed Elsa, the son of the foundation's
- Service of which I remain exceptionally proud of.
- of America.
- A 2018 study out of the University of Kentucky suggests that 135 people are directly impacted by just
- Ryan, what are some of the Outside of the veteran world.