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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 12th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Even the American Red Cross agreed to help us, no questions asked.
- According to the Red Cross website, only 12 blood-borne pathogens are screened for.
- takes between 7 and 14 days according to major blood collection organizations, and that's the Red Cross
- We saw the Red Cross not even distinguishing between vaccinated and unvaccinated blood.
Bills:
SB 53 , SB53 , SB125 , SB315 , SB379 , SB457 , SB541 , SB599 , SB896 , SB921 , SB963 , SB1038 , SB1084 , SB1330 , SB1461
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 12, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Cross, you're next. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Cross. Good. Rep. Alvarez. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Cross. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Cross, then we'll go to Rep. Thank you, Mr. Chair. This was just kind of a point of privilege.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard first from Space Florida President and CEO Robert Long, who described the agency’s role as the state’s aerospace finance and business development authority and spaceport authority. He reported a pipeline of about 187 projects, nearly $7 billion in potential private investment, and roughly 8,000 potential jobs, with 161 projects in the fiscal-year pipeline, up about 30% from the prior year. Long said Space Florida is focusing on workforce development through its Space Florida Academy with 23 school districts, and on target markets including advanced air mobility/eVTOL, flight simulation, and satellite manufacturing. Members asked about infrastructure, federal-state coordination, LNG planning, environmental mitigation, workforce, and how the Legislature’s recent $5 million recurring increase is being used; Long said the funds are mainly supporting staffing, contracted services, and IT improvements to handle growth and move projects through faster.
The panel then heard from Blue Origin, Leonardo (through LSN Partners), and Lone Star Data Holdings. Blue Origin said its Florida manufacturing and launch operations have grown far beyond initial commitments, with more than $3 billion invested and over 3,000 employees in the state, and emphasized the need for roads, water, wastewater, and other launch-site infrastructure as launch cadence increases. Leonardo highlighted its TH-73A Navy helicopter program in Milton and a new 70,000-square-foot maintenance facility at Whiting Aviation Park, crediting state, local, and federal partners and noting future potential for its AW-609 tiltrotor aircraft. Lone Star Data Holdings described its satellite-based data storage and disaster-recovery business, said Florida was its first customer, and urged the state to use Florida as a pilot project for protecting data and expanding space-based data infrastructure.
Members repeatedly focused on what the state should do next, and the panel’s main answer was continued investment in infrastructure and long-term planning. Specific needs mentioned included road widening, traffic signals, fire suppression, water pressure, wastewater capacity, power, transportation links, environmental mitigation, and LNG-related planning at the spaceport. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the meeting, and the session ended after member questions and comments with a motion to rise and adjourn.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 55 May 11th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Caldwell Trey, Caldwell, Caldwell, Caldwell, Cantrell here, Chapman, Chapman, Clinton, Clinton, Cornwell, Cross
- White Hater, Cross White Hater, Culver, Culver, Dec, Deck, Dempsey, Dempsey, Debrinsky, Debrinsky, Dahlins
Summary:
The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was present. The chaplain offered a prayer based on John 16:33, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a brief period for announcements. The Speaker explained that the chamber was meeting to create legislative days so the clerk’s desk could remain open, with plans to meet again on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday while awaiting the Senate’s return to continue legislative business.
The Floor Leader announced that Thursday’s meeting would begin at 9:30 a.m., while the House would meet at 1:30 p.m. on the other listed days. No bills were taken up, and no votes were held. The Speaker also noted a birthday in the office and another upcoming birthday on the dais before adjourning the House until the next day at 1:30 p.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State - Tribal Relations May 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We are going to vote to approve a cross-deputization agreement between the town of Wellston and the Iowa
- Is this a new thing for the tribe, or have you had cross-deputization efforts before?
Summary:
The committee met briefly with a short agenda focused on approving a cross-deputization agreement between the town of Wellston and the Iowa Tribe. Assistant Chief Dinker and a Wellston law enforcement representative testified that the agreement reflects a longstanding cooperative relationship, is intended to help address staffing shortages and improve public safety, and is consistent with other cross-deputization arrangements the tribe has maintained since 1991.
Members asked about how long the agreement had been in development and how it compared with prior tribal law enforcement agreements. The witnesses said both sides have worked together for years and that similar agreements are common for the tribe. A member also noted similar tribal law enforcement cooperation in other parts of the state and thanked the parties for their work.
After discussion, a motion was made and the committee voted unanimously in favor of the agreement, with four ayes recorded. The chair thanked the participants and adjourned the meeting.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 9, February 19, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You have to have permission to cross onto that piece of land. It has to be allowed.
- </c> You have to have permission to cross You have to have permission to cross into<01:37:32.159><c>
- </c><01:49:29.199><c> point</c> using that fence as my crossing point using that fence as my crossing
- We got to solve this problem because it's not a crime to corner cross.
- You know, obviously trying to find a pinpoint and cross.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- because they know state raised crossing because they know state aid<01:03:49.359><c> won't</c><01:03
- lanes that goes by a school, um, uh, that also then provides for enough space for kids to walk or cross
- And so the purpose of this—the cross-section of the road, whether it be two lanes in both directions,
- And so the purpose of this—the cross-section of the road, whether it be two lanes in both directions,
- All of Chapter 4 addresses what Senator Jasinski was bringing up, and it's all about the cross-section
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I just don’t know if that thought has crossed anybody’s mind, but it might be something worth considering—maybe
- parts of the state for people to testify in person or come in just don't know if that thought has crossed
- Those broad definitions may allow for all types of testimony where it might cross over too.
Summary:
The meeting was the first organizational session of the special commission created by Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024 to study the future of payments and sales transactions by credit card and the impacts on small businesses. Chair James Murphy and Senator Paul Feeney explained that there would be no testimony at this meeting; instead, commissioners introduced themselves and discussed how the commission would structure its work and future hearings. The commission’s charge includes examining payment trends, cashless transactions, credit card fees, mobile payments, buy now, pay later financing, and the impact of Section 28A of Chapter 140D on small businesses, with a final report and recommendations expected.
Members and stakeholders generally supported the proposed approach, including hearings focused on business and consumer experiences, the legal and regulatory landscape, and policy options such as transparency measures, fee disclosures, reporting requirements, and possible limits. Several participants emphasized that swipe fees are a major and growing cost for retailers and restaurants, and that the issue is timely given changes in payment habits and developments in other states. One member suggested the commission also consider cryptocurrency in transactions, and another raised the possibility of holding hearings in locations outside the State House to improve access for small businesses across the Commonwealth.
The chairs said staff is still organizing hearing topics and may group testimony by subject matter. They announced a tentative first hearing date of April 8 in Gardner Auditorium, with testimony allowed in person, online, or in writing, and noted that the number of hearings will depend on public interest. The commission also agreed to invite members to suggest experts or additional topics, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Church followed up, asking whether the difference was like Blue Cross as the overseer
- You have 50 or more employees, which would capture, as Representative Church mentioned, Blue Cross or
- talks about the two categories of provider: those with 50 or more employees, which would capture Blue Cross
Committee:
House Ways and Means
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- agentic AI, something that is reading through all of our rules much faster than an individual could and cross-checking
- something that is kind of is reading through all of our rules much faster than an individual could and cross-checking
- so understanding how this is going to be controlled and making sure that we have some type of human cross-check
Committee:
House Ways and Means
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- But when it crosses over into destruction of property, into harm to individuals, physical harm, and probably
- But the point is, once you’ve crossed over, you’re now breaking this law, then you’ve got a mask on,
- “Once you’ve crossed over, you’re now breaking this law, then you’ve got a mask on, and that’s a little
Bills:
HB3765 , HB4324 , HB3678 , HB4170 , HB3495 , HB3040 , HB3062 , HB4140 , HB4106 , HB4109 , HB4104 , HB3581
Committee:
House Criminal Judiciary
Summary:
The committee considered a series of criminal justice bills, many of them focused on penalties for theft, public safety, and offenses involving foreign ownership or riot-related conduct. House Bill 3765, as amended, increased the punishment from two to five years for certain felony conduct involving unlawfully acquired foreign land ownership, and was reported do pass. House Bill 4324, a prosecutor-initiated resentencing bill, was also reported do pass after brief explanation and no opposition. Other bills approved included HB 3678, expanding the definition of public officials to cover municipal and public school board members for purposes of harassment/intimidation protections; HB 417, increasing penalties for theft causing environmental damage from crude oil or gasoline; HB 3495, criminalizing straw purchases of land for foreign nationals; HB 3040, expanding “zone of safety” protections for children by adding places like skating rinks, youth recreation centers, pools, arcades, amusement parks, and water parks; HB 362, extending firearm-carry authority to retired municipal judges; HB 4140, creating a uniform felony penalty for firearm theft and possession of stolen firearms; HB 4106, lowering the grand larceny threshold to $900 and adding penalties for repeat petty larceny; HB 4109, creating a duty to report certain crime-related evidence and circumstances at hospitals and other facilities; and HB 4104, restructuring peeping-tom/voyeurism offenses and sex-offender registration consequences. Several of these bills were amended before passage, including HB 4106 and HB 4104, and HB 3581 was taken up later with a committee substitute and amendment before discussion of its riot-related provisions. The committee also laid over HB 3497 and HB 4142, and adjourned after reporting the remaining bills out with mostly unanimous or near-unanimous votes, typically do pass or do pass as amended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- He did have to cross over Edmondson Creek, got Bubblegum Creek right here.
- He crossed over that little turn and went to the front office.
- It had gotten too high to cross. Okay.
- You can’t rest on the fact that, you know, I can’t cross my dad or dad’s in charge.
- You can't rest on the fact that, you know, I can't cross my dad or dad's in charge.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Things like that — that's where we started to cross the line between what made for reasonable policy
- These types of particles are designed to penetrate cell membranes and can even cross the blood-brain
- These types of particles are designed to penetrate cell membranes and can even cross the blood-brain
- testifying today and for the work that you've done all the way since back when you were running the Red Cross
- testifying today and for the work that you've done all the way since back when you were running the Red Cross
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management held a hearing on several emergency management bills, with most of the testimony focused on Senate Bill 539, which would prohibit COVID-19 mRNA vaccination or gene-altering procedures as a condition of entry, employment, school attendance, or access to public venues. Senator Durant and many public witnesses supported the bill, arguing that COVID-era mandates were coercive, ineffective, and harmful, and that the state should not require proof of vaccination in future emergencies. One witness, Joanne Tuller, testified in opposition, saying the government should retain authority to impose public health measures in emergencies and warning against permanently limiting that power based on the COVID experience.
The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 540, concerning the prevention of radioactive material discharge, with a Sierra Club representative and local residents opposing Holtec’s disposal of wastewater from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant and citing health, environmental, and economic concerns in Plymouth and nearby communities. Senator Driscoll testified in support of Senate Bills 537 and 538, describing them as measures to strengthen the Commonwealth’s strategic preparedness stockpile and to create a framework for emergency response during surges in hospitalizations, including temporary waivers of prior authorization when hospitals are over capacity.
In addition, Dr. Jennifer Carlson testified in support of H.885, a resolve creating a special commission on the field of emergency management, arguing that the profession should be more fully professionalized and staffed by dedicated experts rather than part-time “second hat” officials. Several other bills on the docket, including H.883 and H.84, had no sign-ups. The chair closed each bill’s testimony section as the list was exhausted, and the hearing was adjourned without any votes taken during the session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- misunderstanding about when antisemitism exists, and specifically today, when speech relating to Israel crosses
- then in the very last section, measures to build— And in the very last section, measures to build cross-communal
- I'm not sure about the language where we say multi-faith or cross-communal, and I'm not sure if that's
- meant within the school community or the broader community, but multi-faith, in my mind, it's cross-identity
- So I don't know if multi-faith or multi-identity or cross-identity might be a better choice of words
Summary:
The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism met to review and discuss draft preliminary recommendations, with the co-chairs explaining that the draft had been released publicly and that the meeting was intended for open discussion and edits rather than a final vote. They emphasized the urgency of addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, especially in K-12 schools, while noting that the recommendations are preliminary, may be revised, and will be supplemented by further testimony and a final report later. Several members also referenced recent allegations and incidents in local schools as examples of why the commission’s work is needed.
Commissioners broadly supported the draft but proposed numerous refinements. Common themes included clarifying the distinction between antisemitic incidents and hate crimes; strengthening reporting systems and privacy protections; adding clearer guidance from DESE and the Attorney General on First Amendment issues, curriculum, and investigations; expanding Holocaust and genocide education; and improving professional development for educators, school committees, and administrators. Several members urged better links to mental health and victim services, more support for the Genocide Education Trust, and stronger language on bystander training, digital literacy, and the role of school committees in addressing bias.
There was also discussion of how to frame antisemitism as a distinct form of hate, how to address antisemitism related to Israel and Zionism without restricting legitimate political speech, and how to avoid unfunded mandates for school districts and municipalities. Some commissioners suggested adding timeframes, a centralized reporting or investigative mechanism, and more explicit model policies for schools. The meeting ended with the chairs thanking participants and the public for their input, and the commission then moved to adjourn.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Mar 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- They could, however, in our bill, play a role in collagen cross-linking, which is a vital treatment for
- times about your opposed optometrists doing surgery, but yet you're okay with them to do the collagen cross-linking
- , which But yet, you're okay with them to do the collagen cross-linking, which, according to the CPT
- Yeah, so with the, thank you for that question, collagen cross-linking involves two steps.
- So in traditional what's called epithelium-off collagen cross-linking, they would not be authorized to
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- On the financial services side, you have cross-border remittances.
- But in terms of the specific question, what we would call cross-referencing accounts is applicable, and
- Then that's cross-reference and that counts as activity, you know, across the board.
- So the actions have to originate with the owner of the account, the exceptions being, again, the cross-referencing
- intersection of AI and blockchain, using blockchain to validate facts and information as an interesting cross-section
Summary:
The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee held an informational hearing on digital asset innovation, with opening remarks framing cryptocurrencies, blockchain, stablecoins, tokenization, and decentralized finance as a growing part of the financial system. Dennis Porter of Satoshi Action Fund presented on the market size, institutional adoption, use cases such as remittances and small-business payments, and policy developments at the federal and state levels. He also discussed risks including volatility, cybersecurity, and illicit use, while arguing that clear regulation can support innovation and consumer protection.
State Controller Malia Cohen then updated the committee on implementation of SB 822, California’s unclaimed digital asset law. She explained that the law applies to custodial accounts, not self-custodied wallets, and requires holders to conduct outreach before dormant digital assets are transferred to the state in native form. Committee discussion focused on how abandonment is determined, what counts as account activity, the expected timeline for notices and custodian procurement, and the administrative costs and staffing needed to run the program. Controller staff said the state is still building procedures, working with Oregon, and expects a significant increase in claims once the program is operational.
Porter returned with a proposal for a California digital asset reserve fund built on unclaimed digital assets under SB 822. He argued the fund could be cost-neutral, use only high-quality digital assets, and include guardrails such as an advisory board, audits, and public reporting. Committee members expressed interest in diversification and consumer protection, but also raised concerns about volatility, documentation, and market downturns. The hearing ended after public comment from industry and advocacy representatives, including support from the California Blockchain Advocacy Coalition, the Crypto Council for Innovation, and Coinbase, all urging clear, technology-neutral policy to keep innovation and jobs in California.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- On the financial services side, you have cross-border remittances.
- But in terms of the specific question, what we would call cross-referencing accounts is applicable, and
- Then that's cross-reference and that counts as activity, you know, across the board.
- So the actions have to originate with the owner of the account, the exceptions being, again, the cross-referencing
- intersection of AI and blockchain, using blockchain to validate facts and information as an interesting cross-section
Committee:
House Banking and Finance
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Transportation Feb 17th, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we should get a cross-boundary. Governor's campaign war chest that gets those appointments.
- I think we should get a cross-boundary of citizens who can serve.
- there for a number of years, my understanding was that Bi-State would take one of their buses and cross
- I think once I cross Columbia, I think everything's St. Louis. So...
- Once I cross Columbia, I think everything's St. Louis. So thank you guys for laughing.
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee first announced that House Bill 1873 had been pulled at the sponsors’ request and would not be heard. The committee then took up House Bill 2759, which would require MoDOT to publish engineer’s estimates after a project is awarded or rejected, with the sponsor and supporters framing it as a transparency and accountability measure that would help taxpayers and contractors understand why bids are accepted or rejected. Supporters, including the Missouri Asphalt Paving Association and a state public advocate, said the bill would not affect bidding because the estimate would be released only after award, and argued that other states already do this without higher costs. MoDOT opposed the bill, saying its estimates are meant to reflect fair market value at the time of letting and that releasing them could let contractors pattern bids around MoDOT’s numbers, potentially setting an artificial floor or otherwise distorting competition.
Committee members questioned both sides closely about whether publishing the estimate after award would still influence future bids, whether rejected bids are already explained, and whether the bill would help identify problems with project scope or estimating. The sponsor said the bill had been refined and referenced an amendment to make clear the disclosure would occur at award or rejection, not before bidding. No vote was taken during the hearing.
The committee then heard House Bill 2837, which would change how vacancies on the Bi-State Development Agency board are filled by returning to a system where the governor appoints from within the district rather than from lists submitted by the St. Louis city mayor and county executive. The sponsor argued the current process gives too much control to St. Louis City and County and does not adequately represent growing areas such as St. Charles County. Opponents from the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Citizens for Modern Transit, and a state public advocate argued the change would weaken local control for the jurisdictions that actually fund and use the transit system, noting that St. Charles, Jefferson, and Monroe counties do not pay the same transit taxes and in some cases do not receive service. The hearing ended after testimony in opposition, with no vote taken and the committee adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I had it crossed. Okay, yes. We're doing House Bill 52.
- Criminal competencies, statute cross-references. Criminal competencies, statute cross-references.
- We're doing cross-examining witnesses.
- interactive video, there shall be a full and meaningful opportunity for the person to be questioned and cross-examined
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 206, which would expand eligibility under the Crime Victims Reparation Act to cover additional offenses: simple assault, simple battery, criminal sexual contact, and robbery while armed with a deadly weapon. The sponsor, the Crime Victims Reparation Commission, and multiple supporters said the change would help victims access compensation for medical care, counseling, lost income, and related costs, with no added state administrative burden. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0.
The committee then took up HB 20, which would allow Native American designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people who provide proof of membership in a federally recognized tribe. Sponsors and tribal supporters said the designation could help with identification, Turquoise Alert notifications, and jurisdictional issues, while also serving as a voluntary option for tribal members. Some members raised concerns about possible profiling, lack of consultation with every tribe, and the absence of data from other states; supporters responded that the designation is optional and intended to assist, not harm. The bill passed 4-2.
HB 52, a technical cleanup bill correcting statutory cross-references after prior competency-law amendments, passed unanimously 6-0. HB 58, which updates the telephone harassment statute to include electronic communications such as texts and social media, also passed 6-0 after supporters said the current law is outdated and too limited for modern harassment cases; committee members discussed possible definitional refinements. HB 57, allowing certain lab analysts and toxicologists to testify by interactive video in misdemeanor and DWI cases, drew support for efficiency and reducing travel burdens, but also concerns about confrontation rights and technical drafting issues; it passed 6-0 with a no recommendation. Finally, HB 79, which would lower the burden of proof for juvenile probation violation hearings to a preponderance standard, drew strong opposition from defense advocates and a law student who argued it would reduce due process protections for youth; after debate, the committee tabled the bill on a 4-2 vote.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 2 February, 2026; 4:30 P.M.
Judiciary, Division B
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know how you put a number on how many illegal people crossed within the last— >> Well, no, I'm
- I don't know how you put a number on how many illegal people crossed within the last— >> Well, no, I'm
- Um, some of his clients, I think Blue Cross Blue Shield maybe, it feels like this is obviously a problem
- Um, some of his clients, I think Blue Cross Blue Shield maybe, it feels like this is obviously a problem
- Can't go to Blue Cross Blue Shield. All right, good questions. Anyone else?
Committee:
Joint Judiciary, Division B
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They moved over eight different low-head dams and low water crossings to repopulate the upper reaches
- We also cross-train staff to assist when needed in any emergency response. Also, luckily, we...
- There's a term that was crossing my mind when you were talking: the floodway.
- You know, as far as evacuating, they can just go uphill instead of going through low water bridge crossings
- We can anticipate hurricanes possibly every year, you know, we cross our fingers.
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism