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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And Mr.
- While this ensures that testing is conducted early and at no cost to the defense, the law does not include
- And she's not, right? And to your point, Ms.
- And so.
- you know, so and so did this." ...and, you know, so-and-so gave me drugs and whatever else.
Bills:
SB1099 , SB1896 , SB1980 , SB127 , SB614 , SB955 , SB1278 , SB1372 , SB1936 , SB1937 , SB2580 , SB2595 , SB2798
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
SB 1099, illegal alien, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigration status, felony sentencing enhancement, criminal penalty increase, Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, affirmative finding, judgment finding, deportation, public safety, immigration enforcement, sentencing reform, felony offense, first-degree felony, minimum sentence, Criminal Justice, Criminal Jurisprudence
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Six - Tuesday, February 24
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think that with the expression of DEI programs, that I'm all about everybody being included.
- So since the Supreme Court recently ruled that you cannot block diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
- Nothing in this bill would prevent a local government from adopting, from adopting and setting their
- It suspended its vaccination program between 2001 and 2002 because it couldn’t afford to buy vaccines
- This remains, this was done in the early 90s in Colorado and remains to this day a very popular measure
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And as we're thinking about prevention, and we're thinking about what we know about young people and
- Scholars Program and as a board member for the past three years. ...and members of the committee.
- Scholars Program and as a board member for the past three years.
- Scholars Program and as a board member for the past three years.
- And thank you for meeting with the PDC early on this bill as they were working on it.
Summary:
The committee opened its first hearing of the 2006 session with member and staff introductions, then took up five bills. Senate Concurrent Resolution 8406 would reestablish and expand the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health through the start of the 2029 session. Lieutenant Governor Heck, Senator Lovick, and Senator Muzzall testified in support, emphasizing respectful civic discourse and bipartisan cooperation. The bill drew 20 pro and 53 con sign-ins, but no questions or vote were taken at the hearing.
Senate Bill 5825 would authorize the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments. Senator Claire Wilson and board representatives said the change would help sustain youth leadership, mentorship, and civic engagement programs, with an initial fundraising goal of under $50,000 and policies to be developed with OFM and legal counsel to manage donor expectations. Testimony from board members and volunteers was strongly supportive, and the sign-in sheet showed four in favor and one opposed.
Senate Bill 5842 would exempt display of previous campaign memorabilia in legislative offices from the prohibition on using public resources for campaigns. Senator Wagoner said the bill was meant to clarify ethics rules and allow harmless historical or decorative items, but members and staff raised concerns about what counts as “previous” campaign material and suggested tightening the language. The hearing on Senate Bill 5863 focused on preserving Lakeland Village historical records until at least fiscal year 2030 and allowing archival access after 75 years; Senator Kauffman and disability advocates described the bill as an act of respect and historical accountability, and testimony from family members and advocates was unanimously supportive. Finally, Senate Bill 5840 would change campaign finance reporting schedules to fixed monthly dates and require more regular C-4 filings; the PDC said the goal was greater transparency and easier compliance, while several treasurers supported simplification but warned about burdens from zero-activity filings and some timing provisions. The committee noted the bills were scheduled for executive action on Friday and adjourned after the final hearing.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Unfortunately, what happens then is that they get into a rehabilitation program, and that's where we
- She eventually found her way to our program and advocated to receive the care that she needed.
- Again, this is one of those bills where if you can cover this early on and get this treated early on,
- I run the Rare Cancer Program for LCMC Health, and I'm employed by LSU.
- So the Rare Cancer Program covers the entire Gulf South, so I'm responsible for and influence the care
Committee:
House Insurance
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Feb 26th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- What it identifies is that for the HealthNet program, which is, of course, the state program, and this
- ...back to the 2011 program and what was there, and then say that the states are now going to be obligated
- And as we've heard, there's a lot of ways to fund programs.
- And as a result of that... ...their own programs, Missouri is not one of them.
- Access to the correct prosthetic prevents future medical costs and protects my health.
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- program in the state and cutting a program that is vital to the economic health of our state.
- program in the state and cutting a program that is vital to the economic health of our state.
- program in the state and cutting a program that is vital to the economic health of our state.
- program in the state and cutting a program that is vital to the economic health of our state.
- . popular program in the state and cutting popular program in the state and cutting a<00:27:40.840><c
Summary:
The committee first considered an amendment to add a new “Lakes” license plate to HB 2, with proceeds directed to the cyanobacteria fund for lake cleanup. Representative McGuire said the bill had already passed on consent and asked that it be included in HB 2; members discussed that it had also gone to the Senate. The motion to adopt the amendment failed on a 7-8 vote.
The committee then took up an amendment imposing a 5% administrative fee on certain dedicated funds, with several exemptions for funds that could not legally or appropriately be charged, such as those involving federal money or bequests. Supporters said it would make the treatment of dedicated funds more consistent and raise roughly $31 million over the biennium for the general fund, while opponents questioned the number of carve-outs and who currently pays the administrative costs. The amendment failed on a 4-5 vote.
Next, the committee reconsidered and then adopted an amendment changing the distribution of business profits tax and business enterprise tax revenue, reducing the share going to the Education Trust Fund from 41% to 30% and increasing the General Fund share. Supporters argued the Senate had overfunded the Education Trust Fund and that the change would help balance the budget without changing education spending levels; opponents said they could not support taking money from the Education Trust Fund. The amendment passed 5-3. The committee also adopted, by the same 5-3 margin, an amendment incorporating HB 741 language on open enrollment and student attendance in public schools, with supporters calling it House policy and opponents noting it had been a close, partly partisan vote in the House.
Finally, the committee considered a change to the University System of New Hampshire budget that would reduce general fund appropriations by $40 million per year, offset in part by $15 million in previously approved unique dollars for a net reduction of $25 million per year. Supporters said the cut was necessary to balance the budget and that other options had been exhausted; opponents called it harmful to the university system and argued the committee should instead look to other areas, including education freedom accounts, for savings. The discussion continued, but the transcript excerpt ends before a final vote on the UNH item.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/10/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh title is and HB1621 is an early bill.
- :31.279><c> are</c> and programs that I oversee are and programs that I oversee are responsible<04:25
- code and which his programs do not regulate.
- early wins and in stuck without uh some early wins and in growing<05:02:45.680><c> the</c><05:02:45.920
- </c><05:10:15.760><c> So</c> program enacted um and adopted. So program enacted um and adopted.
Committee:
House Environment and Agriculture
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- , preventing, and responding to human trafficking by fostering safe environments for guests, employees
- , and local communities, whereas the Arizona anti-trafficking network's SAFE program, supported by partners
- And whereas the hotel industry's work goes beyond prevention, they are dedicated to supporting survivors
- Tourism Association, and our local partners for their employee education and training programs.
- And, Mr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In the recent past, we have focused our hearings on last-mile broadband infrastructure programs and In
- Programs like the California Lifeline program reflect the communications needs of Californians, and that
- getting dollars into projects and projects in the ground. ...program.
- the federal E-Rate program and release administrative burdens that arise when... ...the E-Rate program
- through multiple state and federal funding programs.
Summary:
The Communications and Conveyance Committee held an oversight hearing on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), focused on telecommunications, broadband deployment, resiliency, and the California Teleconnect Fund. Chair Tasha Boerner said the hearing was intended to examine structural issues at the CPUC, including whether telecommunications oversight should remain within the commission, while also reviewing major programs such as Last Mile, BEAD, carrier of last resort, and emergency preparedness. CPUC President John Reynolds and Deputy Executive Director Anna Maria Johnson described the commission’s work on public safety, universal service, broadband grants, Lifeline modernization, and network resiliency, including the 72-hour backup power requirement and merger review.
Members questioned CPUC officials about the pace and metrics for Last Mile and BEAD projects, the relationship between middle-mile and last-mile buildout, and how the commission balances carrier obligations with the risk of driving providers out of high-cost areas. They also pressed the CPUC on the California Lifeline home broadband pilot, asking when enrollment would be available, which providers were participating, how much of the state would be covered, and what the surcharge impact would be. CPUC said 15 providers had been approved, one was already serving customers, and the rest were still onboarding, and it committed to provide follow-up information on timelines, coverage, and costs.
A major portion of the hearing centered on the California Teleconnect Fund and proposed changes to how schools would access the program. Superintendent Tony Thurmond argued strongly against shifting administration from county offices of education and districts to individual schools, saying it would add burden, worsen inequities, and risk underuse of a valuable broadband subsidy. Committee members echoed concerns that smaller schools and districts may lack the staff to manage direct applications and reporting. In public comment, the Los Angeles County Office of Education supported the CDE’s position and urged changes that would align the program more closely with E-Rate and reduce administrative burdens. No formal vote was taken, and Chair Boerner closed by saying she remained committed to pursuing reforms to the CPUC and referenced her bills AB 2289 and ACA 9.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (01/27/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Our Medicaid program and walk you through some of the concepts and intricacies of the program that Henry
- </c><01:00:43.559><c> how</c> Program here in New Hampshire and how Program here in New Hampshire and
- preventive dental program, absolutely.
- preventive dental program, absolutely.
- preventive dental program, absolutely.
Summary:
The committee convened an informational Division 3 Finance hearing focused on DHHS programmatic issues rather than budget line items. The chair emphasized that members should avoid questions requiring dollar figures and noted that the coming budget cycle would likely be difficult because revenues are expected to be tighter. Commissioner Lori Weaver said the department wanted to use the session to explain its functions at a high level, with more detailed presentations to follow, and to collect questions for later responses.
Weaver outlined DHHS’s mission of supporting optimal health for state residents and described the department’s three main responsibilities: protection and prevention, client service delivery, and regulatory oversight. She said DHHS has eight divisions, a $3.6 billion total budget, about $1.217 billion in general funds, roughly a quarter of state positions, and personnel costs that are less than 11% of the budget. She also noted a recent hiring freeze, explained that the department did not request new positions except where required by law, and said vacancy rates had improved from 22% to 14% over the last two years but could rise again because of attrition and the hiring freeze.
Weaver and CFO Nathan White then discussed why the DHHS budget is complex, explaining that it is built from multiple funding sources and is shaped by assumptions made months before the fiscal year begins, actual service demand, and cost allocation rules used to draw down federal funds. White highlighted maintenance-of-effort requirements, including TANF, where state spending is needed to secure federal matching funds and shortfalls can trigger penalties. At the committee’s request, DHHS agreed to provide a simplified historical accounting of TANF contributions to show how the match is assembled across positions, contracts, and other factors.
The department also reviewed its roadmap, which Weaver described as a framework developed with staff and stakeholders around three themes: culture, community, and customer service. She highlighted priorities such as Mission Zero to end emergency department boarding, expanding access to community-based and residential behavioral health services, reducing reliance on institutional care, improving contract management with nonprofit and provider partners, using data dashboards to guide decisions, and investing in workforce stability and culture. No votes were taken; the main action was DHHS’s commitment to provide additional follow-up materials, including the TANF contribution breakdown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2446 5/9/25
Transcript Highlights:
- and Development Program.
- </c> improvement and development program. improvement and development program.
- And then on revisor pages R1 program.
- And section 29 amends the program.
- </c> program as I travel the state and meet program as I travel the state and meet with<00:59:32.720>
Summary:
The Agriculture Conference Committee met for an initial organizational and comparison session on House File 2446, the agriculture broadband and rural development bill. Members introduced themselves, noted that no conference target had yet been set, and agreed to begin with a side-by-side review of House and Senate positions. No oral testimony was taken; instead, the chair listed written testimony submitted by a wide range of agricultural, environmental, local government, food bank, and industry groups.
Nonpartisan fiscal staff walked through the major funding differences. Both bills included some shared items such as operating adjustments, wolf and elk damage compensation, and certain technical changes, but they differed on several major appropriations. The House generally proposed larger increases for meat inspection, local food purchasing, and the Board of Animal Health, and added items such as county inspector grants, biofertilizer innovation, a biosolids/PFAS-related study, a soil health study, broadband installation study funding, an Agri Works program, an Agri Support program, a milk grant program, and several House-only transfers and grants. The Senate included items such as a climate coordinator position, biofuel-related reductions and policy changes, livestock processing funding, farm-to-school and urban agriculture changes, MARL funding, cottage foods licensing updates, and several Senate-only pass-through grants and transfers. Staff also noted differences in the agriculture emergency account transfer approach and in how the two bodies handled the Second Harvest Heartland and related food distribution provisions.
House Research then reviewed the policy language differences in the bill. The House language included provisions allowing more flexible use of grant administration funds, unpaid prior-year claims, county inspector grants, and updates tied to its own policy article, while the Senate language included the climate coordinator, PFAS-related commercialization language, cooperative development grant permissive language, and other Senate policy changes. The committee did not take any votes or final actions at this meeting; the session was informational and focused on identifying differences for later negotiation.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- and prevents the appearance of things being done improperly when personal and political funds mix.
- This division includes programs and funding for administrators, children's programs, and operations.
- And we aren't even a drop in the bucket close. Both programs.
- In short, House Bill 940 narrowed the program and set a budget cap.
- Senators, this is Senate Bill 1454, Health and Welfare, Early Learning and Development.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- However, my question for the notification of the senior tax breaker and how, you know, prevent abuse,
- And at the same time, how will prevent abuse?
- Currently, many cities and towns do allow property tax deferrals, but the programs have some issues with
- well, once the program is up and running and the deferred payments start coming in.
- She qualified for the circuit breaker tax credit and the work-off program, but even with that help, her
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hearing on bills related to senior and disability property tax relief, with a focus on helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes. Testimony supported H. 3968, which would make certain senior and disability property tax exemptions permanent so eligible residents would not have to refile annually, and H. 3198, which would expand the senior circuit breaker tax credit by indexing income and credit limits to cost of living and raising the home valuation cap from $1.1 million to $1.5 million. Representative Scanlan also testified in favor of several additional bills, including a local option motor vehicle excise tax exemption for low-income seniors and veterans, a local property tax cap for low-income seniors, an expanded senior property tax exemption, and a senior property tax deferral program designed to be revenue neutral over time.
Witnesses from the City of Boston, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, and the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers generally supported local-option property tax relief measures and said they would help seniors age in place while giving municipalities flexibility. Committee members raised concerns about possible abuse or fraud if exemptions became permanent, and about how assessors would verify continued eligibility without annual reapplication. Supporters responded that eligibility could still be tied to real estate transactions and other documentation, and that the current annual filing requirement causes many eligible seniors to miss out on benefits. Mass Senior Action Council members testified that many seniors are struggling with rising property taxes, insurance, and other costs, and urged broader reforms such as freezing assessed values, improving outreach, strengthening the work-off program, and allowing more flexible payment or deferral options. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded after testimony and questions.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 29th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- you and uplift every community and resident in this state.
- They have not seen an increase since the early 2000s, and to keep up with the pace of They have not seen
- Effective and didn't really do anything to prevent foreign influence of our elections. And Mr.
- But this bill, and the bill that came before it, don't really do anything effectively to prevent foreign
- Our budget has gone up and up and up, and up, and we still can't cover our bills, Mr. Speaker.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, offered the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, approved the prior day’s minutes, recognized visitors from the Colville Tribal Business Council, and then caucused briefly before taking up bills. The chamber also received a Senate message announcing passage of Substitute Senate Bill 5000.
Members advanced and passed several bills. House Bill 1269, raising pawnbroker interest rates and fees modestly, passed 83-14 after supporters said it would help small businesses serving unbanked customers and maintain operations amid inflation. Substitute House Bill 2123, changing foreign national campaign contribution reporting rules, passed 68-29 amid debate over whether it appropriately reduced burdens on candidate campaigns while still protecting initiative campaigns. Substitute House Bill 2178, a technical court-rules and procedure cleanup bill, passed 89-8; House Bill 2120, which removes two duplicative JLARC reports to free staff for higher-value audits, passed unanimously 97-0; House Bill 2309, eliminating postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs to reduce employment barriers, passed 97-0; and Substitute House Bill 2158, allowing electronic remote notarization of physical documents, passed 96-0.
The House also passed Substitute House Bill 2411, expanding shared leave eligibility to include absences related to hate crimes and immigration enforcement actions, by a vote of 60-36 after supporters framed it as support for public employees and opponents raised cost and policy concerns. House Joint Memorial 4004, a nonbinding request to Congress concerning sea lion management to protect salmon and treaty fishing rights, passed 80-16 after debate focused on salmon restoration and tribal rights. Finally, Substitute House Joint Memorial 4001, honoring Russell Blount by naming the future East 34th Street overpass over I-5, passed 96-0. The House then adjourned until the next scheduled session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, COVID gave us an opportunity to do a pilot program for this, and, to my knowledge, there have
- that infrastructure and make sure we’re also preventing those cyber scams?
- Right now, it will create the infrastructure that makes every other equity program actually work, and
- We strive to create societal conditions that promote health, advance justice, and prevent physical and
- We strive to create societal conditions that promote health, advance justice, and prevent physical and
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills related to open meeting law, municipal meetings, town meetings, and remote participation. Senator Rausch supported S. 2205 and S. 2206, and House companion H. 3382, saying they would make remote participation in public bodies permanent and streamline open meeting law and public records complaint processes to reduce burdens on local officials. Committee members and the senator discussed concerns about complaints being weaponized, the role of the Attorney General, and whether public testimony should be presumed allowed unless a chair limits it with justification. The senator said the bills do not change public records fees and are meant to improve process and transparency.
A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 3342 and S. 2197, which would modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections by allowing permanent remote or hybrid participation. Supporters included Wayland officials, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, MAPC, MACC, and others, who argued that hybrid and remote options increase participation, help parents, caregivers, people with disabilities, and residents with travel or work constraints, and have worked well during the pandemic-era extensions. Municipal officials emphasized that a mandate would be costly and difficult for smaller communities because of staffing, technology, room design, cybersecurity, and uneven internet access, especially in western Massachusetts. Committee members asked about equal access, funding, and whether local discretion should remain; the chair said the committee wants a permanent solution beyond emergency rules but must balance access with local capacity.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 3328, which would allow remote participation to count toward quorum for statewide appointed bodies such as commissions on women and LGBTQ issues. Supporters argued this would improve regional equity and make it easier for people outside Greater Boston to serve, while committee members noted it is a separate issue from municipal meetings and may be easier to address than broader local-government changes. Another bill, H. 4351, was supported by Rep. Brandy Fluker Reed, who described it as creating an Office of Freedmen Affairs to address longstanding racial wealth disparities affecting descendants of enslaved Americans. The hearing also included testimony on H. 3299 from Common Cause and MASSPIRG in favor of guaranteed hybrid access for public meetings with public participation components, with advocates saying it would improve transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 11:05 am
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Several middle schools are participating in the Youth and Government program.
- Career Readiness Program, and has amended same and reports the same back with the recommendation that
- Engrossed House Bill 5638, relating to the requirements of the state's cybersecurity program and responsibilities
- House Bill 4990 comes to us at the suggestion of AARP and is designed to prevent financial exploitation
- , restricting certain changes, requiring the PBM rebates to be used to reduce plan premiums, and preventing
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Nov 14th, 2025
Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- had more, then we could use more for direct tobacco cessation and prevention.
- Many do not like the D.A.R.E. program, and it has been phased out of Dona Ana County, El Paso, and many
- One is the El Paso del Norte Foundation, and NUPEC coordinates with them and the Unified Prevention Coalition
- Many of those partners include... ...implement youth education and prevention programs across the state
- Youth or other retail enforcement that helps to coordinate and support the education and prevention services
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought Apr 30th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought
Transcript Highlights:
- And then, thankfully, we had some snowpack building in late December and early January.
- water available in summer and early fall when most needed.
- , summer, and early fall, when it's most needed.
- , summer, and early fall, and too much water when not needed in winter.
- I came down to Olympia and you gave me the grace and the time early on to educate me on water and understanding
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 5/6/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, and I'm the DFL lead on the fraud prevention and state agency oversight committee.
- They're doing so of people who are benefiting from public programs and need the benefit of those programs
- committee ties into the proposals and the provisions that are moving. ...public programs and need the
- benefit of those programs, and on consumers and businesses and government more broadly.
- </c><00:31:57.360><c> and</c> concerns with this federal program and concerns with this federal program
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair: State and they give their time and effort, it's a hard job and this is just the right thing to
- and that there were teeth that were actually mobile and loose.
- committee and Dr.
- And early detection is key. It improves outcomes and prevents transmission.
- It has been a real struggle, and Senator Miles and I've had this conversation, Representative Jones and
Bills:
HB50
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services