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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year in this committee, members of this committee told stories about families and family members
- </c><00:16:32.880><c> and</c> families and and family members and families and and family members and
- ><c> works</c> friends who support mission works friends who support mission works overseas. overseas
- We have had no one support the legislation, sign up to support the legislation. >> Well, hey, y'all,
- </c> to support the legislation. to support the legislation.
Committee:
House Financial Services
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:31 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm one of your Health and Human Services analysts.
- And that's we have about 40,000 licensees that we currently provide service for.
- A family. We have a nurse practitioner certification as well as a nurse midwife.
- I too come from a nursing family. My mother.
- I just want to say and be supportive of you. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 12, 2026 - 09:15 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, waives in support.
- I just haven't found myself this week supporting very many bills, and I'm proud to support this.
- All right, Bonnie Bishop waives in support.
- Crime Survivors Speak waives in support.
- Barbara Devane, Florida NOW waives in support.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The court has indicated this shift would provide continued support for essential court services and systems
- , including treatment courts, family court services, child protection programs, and court technology
- systems that support the statewide network.
- Making a recommendation without committee support or voting for a recommendation without committee support
- We will have up tomorrow the Division of Medicaid, Indirect Support Services, Independent Council, Brand
Summary:
The Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committee met to consider several budget items and related language. For the Idaho Judicial Branch, the committee approved a motion adding $3.9 million from dedicated funds for court operations, including money for the Senior Magistrate Judge Fund, treatment court and family court services funds, the Substance Abuse Treatment Fund, and the Court Technology Fund. Members noted the court technology funding was being shifted to dedicated funds to replace general fund support, and the motion passed with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then approved a Guardian ad Litem Division budget increase of $165,300 from the general fund, including support for the Second Judicial District CASA program and restoration of part of a prior rescission. Testimony emphasized the role of CASA volunteers and guardian ad litems in child welfare cases. The motion passed despite some dissent, and the committee also adopted related language.
For the Millennium Income Fund, the committee approved a motion totaling $9,872,200, including funding for the Kamiah recovery center, the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund, youth assessment centers, children’s advocacy centers, a statewide drug awareness media campaign, and an added $30,000 for statewide training and coordination of school resource officers. The added SRO funding drew questions about committee consultation, but the substitute motion passed. The committee also adopted maintenance and new appropriation language for the Millennium Fund items, including reporting and oversight provisions.
Finally, the committee approved $486,300 in dedicated funds for the Idaho State Historical Society for archival moving and IT hardware, along with reappropriation language for unspent archive-move funds. It also adopted statewide language making conditions, limitations, and restrictions in appropriation bills binding law. The meeting concluded with notice of the next day’s agenda and adjournment.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We stand in support of SB 264.
- We stand in support of SB 264.
- We stand in support of SB 261 for the same reasons that we support SB 264.
- It impacts New Mexican companies that hire New Mexican workers and support New Mexico families.
- And so the Attorney General supports this bill. We ask for your support as well. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight REVISED: SB1101 and SB1966 - Added Apr 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- One of them being the Community Services Block Grant. And we can... Advance as quickly as you like.
- The community development, the community services block grant, we also have CDBg and CSBg.
- The services block grant comes from the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
- It addresses all the barriers to families fully participating in the economy.
- The Community Services Block Grant supports probably about 3 to 4.
Keywords:
SB80, legislation, state law, public safety, community impact, local governance, dental coverage, insurance reporting, healthcare access, dental loss ratio, community benefits, Oklahoma law, Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Rodriguez Ramos because of an illness in Speaker: The family on motion of Ms. Morales of Harris.
- God bless you and thank you for your continued service since 1908. Thank you.
- God bless you and your families. Thank you for being here. Speaker: The chair recognizes Mr.
- Hope they have a great time with their friends and family and are enjoying and celebrating the culture
- Thank you to all our spouses and families for their support and sacrifice.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Anyone else in support?
- Services.
- District and Kristen Wright, Executive Director of Inclusive Practices and Supportive Services of the
- Tristan Brown, CFT, in support. Tristan Brown, CFT, in support.
- Hi, Jumari Fernandez in support. Good afternoon. is in support.
Committee:
House Education
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee, February 17, 2026 - PM
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we are pleased to support this. You have our full support.
- We support the have our full support.
- </c> support this bill. support this bill. >> Thanks,<00:46:27.040><c> sir.
- </c> support this. support this.
- </c> support this resolution. Thank you. support this resolution. Thank you.
Keywords:
landowner licenses, hunting, wildlife management, quota hunt areas, game and fish commission, game management, hunting regulations, black bear, tracking dogs, wildlife conservation, conservation, contracting, supervisor, funding, districts, hunting licenses, donated licenses, life-threatening illness, vision impairment, nonprofit organizations
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The group represents clinicians dedicated to advancing mental health care, supporting patients and families
- I rise in support of the amendment.
- And therefore, it could bias voters against supporting the school bonds.
- And given that our voters against supporting the school bonds.
- Her life was cut short, leaving her family to face an irreplaceable loss.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a light April Fools proclamation directing the sergeant-at-arms to wear a silk top hat for the day. The chamber then agreed to the House request to adjourn from April 2 to April 7, and messages from the House were received, including transmission of some bills to the Governor. The body also briefly recognized visitors from the Arizona Psychiatric Society and the nominee to lead the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
In Committee of the Whole, the Senate considered several bills. On the first calendar, it advanced HB 2120 on property tax exemptions and disability determinations, HB 2174 on insurance business and modeling data, HB 2289 on truth-in-taxation bond notices, HB 2861 on marital/postnuptial agreements, and HB 2903 on banks and financial institutions. On the second calendar, it advanced HB 208 on school libraries, HB 2040 on public educational institutions and adoption information, HB 2075 on school employee contracts, HB 2203 on public school reporting requirements, HB 2255 on school employee training, HB 2383 on school property leases and housing development, and HB 2903 again as amended. Several floor amendments were debated, including a successful hostile amendment to HB 2075 that was later rejected, and committee amendments to other bills were adopted.
The Senate then took third-reading votes on multiple bills. HB 257, HB 2131, HB 2223, HB 2264, HB 2857, HB 2120, HB 2174, HB 2289, HB 2861, HB 2903, HB 2008, HB 2040, HB 2075, HB 2203, HB 2255, and HB 2383 all passed, with recorded roll-call votes and several members explaining their opposition or support. HB 2255 passed with the required three-quarters vote. The chamber also adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and transmitted the bills as appropriate.
Before adjournment, Senator Miranda read a proclamation recognizing Farm Workers Day, and Senator Tothley offered a statement and moment of silence in memory of Passion Swartz, urging review of turquoise alert practices. The Senate then voted to adjourn until Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Updating outdated county government IT systems prioritized under Minnesota House bill 4/14/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> I ask for your support on HF file 4675. I ask for your support on HF file 4675.
- </c><00:23:35.720><c> and</c> appreciate the bipartisan support and appreciate the bipartisan support
- </c><00:26:56.560><c> and</c> recognize change requires support and recognize change requires support
- It was human services.
- </c> getting any federal funding to support getting any federal funding to support the<00:39:52.200><
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I think it's another part of state statute regulating Department of Family Protective Services and abuse
- I have lots of family in East Texas.
- That's what you would support?
- I support this bill, yes. OK, but what about a minor actually going in.
- So would you be, would you support a provision in the statewide order?
Committee:
House Public Health
Keywords:
youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I serve as Executive Director of Texans Against H.S.R., and I'm in support of HB 2003.
- It's not necessary then, but she has turned in written support for it.
- I respectfully ask for your support on House Bill 2061 as we honor the life and service of Lance Corporal
- to your son and to your family for having us.
- The Senate... ...and support voted out 112 to 23.
Bills:
HB647 , HB791 , HB1242 , HB1729 , HB2003 , HB2029 , HB2061 , HB2775 , HB3751 , HB4804 , HB3611
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
driver's license, vision correction, medical verification, Texas Department of Public Safety, renewal fees, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates, license plate, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Transportation Code, general revenue fund, With Loyal Hearts, Catholic school, private school, religious school, school spirit plate, commemorative plate
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony and took action on a series of transportation-related bills. Early in the meeting, Senator Hagenbuch presented HB 647, which would let drivers who have had corrective eye surgery update their licenses by submitting physician verification without an in-person DMV visit; he argued it would reduce DMV lines, though a fiscal note estimated setup costs. The committee also heard HB 2029, a cleanup bill clarifying that travel trailers are not subject to safety inspections after prior legislation removed inspections for trailers and all vehicles, and HB 4804, which would remove Texas’s CDL appeals hearing process to align with federal law and avoid jeopardizing highway funds, while also authorizing DPS action related to the terrorist offender registry. All three bills were left pending after testimony, along with HB 2003, which would require annual public reporting by entities with projects in the Texas Rail Plan, especially in light of the Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project and landowner concerns; supporters said it would improve transparency, while opponents warned it would force disclosure of proprietary financial information from a private project. The committee also heard HB 2775, adding Ector County and Odessa to the I-27 Advisory Committee, and HB 791, authorizing a specialty plate for Central Catholic High School in San Antonio; both were left pending after brief discussion and no opposition testimony.
The committee then heard several local or commemorative measures. HB 1242 would designate part of U.S. Highway 281 in Brooks County as the Ernesto Solis-Cantu Memorial Highway, and HB 2061 would name a bridge on State Highway 242 in Montgomery County for Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez. Hernandez’s mother testified emotionally in support, describing his military service and the family’s wish to have the bridge mark his return home; members responded supportively. The committee also heard HB 1729, which would impose term limits on Freeport commissioners, and HB 3751, transferring a DPS commercial vehicle enforcement office building in Woodville from TxDOT to DPS. HB 3611, the “bandit sign” bill, was presented as a targeted enforcement measure against illegal commercial signs in medians and right-of-ways, with added safeguards to avoid affecting political signs and to require written notice before fines. All of these bills were left pending after testimony.
At the end of the meeting, the committee took up pending business and voted out multiple bills favorably. HB 3751, HB 261/HB 2061, HB 647, HB 791, HB 1242, HB 1729, HB 2003, HB 2029, HB 2775, HB 3611, HB 4804, and HB 2522 were each reported favorably to the full Senate, generally on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Most were also sent to the local and uncontested calendar, though HB 2029 was ultimately not placed there after an objection. The committee then recessed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Jun 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- A strong support...
- I'm very pleased to support this bill today.
- To better align their services, education, job training, and community support with the lived experiences
- As supporters and co-sponsors of SB 670, we appreciate the Senator, As supporters and co-sponsors of
- In support. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee heard several higher education bills. It first approved the consent calendar, which included SB 67 and SB 619. The main discussion centered on SB 437, which would direct the CSU system to develop a fair, evidence-based process for verifying whether someone is a descendant of a person enslaved in the United States, as part of the state’s reparations work. Supporters said the bill fills a gap left by the Reparations Task Force and would create a transparent, credible lineage-verification process; opponents argued genealogy methods already exist, the bill would waste money and delay action, and some raised constitutional concerns. The committee took a vote on SB 437, but the roll was left open after the initial tally showed three ayes and three noes.
The committee then heard SB 790, which would allow California to join the interstate reciprocity agreement for online postsecondary education. The author and supporters said the bill would improve consumer protections for California students taking out-of-state online courses and help California institutions compete more effectively by reducing the burden of seeking separate state approvals. Opponents, including University of Phoenix and other groups, argued the bill conflicted with the existing reciprocity framework, could exclude some institutions, and might not actually secure California’s entry into the agreement. The committee voted 3-1 to pass SB 790 as amended to the Business and Professions Committee, with the roll left open.
The committee also heard SB 391, which would authorize the Community College Chancellor’s Office to charge fees for research partners seeking access to data. Supporters said the office is absorbing significant unfunded workload from data requests and that fees would help recover costs; opponents, including the California Teachers Association community college association, warned the fees could create barriers for faculty and smaller researchers. Members discussed possible exemptions and implementation details. The committee voted 5-1 to pass SB 391 as amended to the Appropriations Committee, with the roll left open. Finally, the committee heard SB 685, a pilot program to provide cost-of-attendance assistance at four CSU campuses for students who experienced homelessness in high school. Supporters said it would help students cover housing, food, and transportation costs and reduce dropout risk; members asked about eligibility and implementation, and the author explained the bill would use McKinney-Vento homelessness designations and target students at risk of “summer melt” and college homelessness.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jul 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Primary witnesses in support must be the author or those who otherwise have registered a support position
- Are there any other witnesses in support in the room?
- Jennifer Cohn, with PMSA, in support. Thank you. Okay.
- So I'm happy to support this bill today.
- Seeing no other witnesses in support, are there any in the audience in support?
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact met on July 11, 2025, and heard six measures focused on small business contracting, ports and trade, local economic development, clean energy transition, tariff impacts, and infrastructure finance. SB 70 would raise the Small Business Procurement and Contract Act contract cap from $250,000 to $350,000 and index it to inflation; supporters said it would reflect current economic conditions, while opponents argued it could reduce transparency, favor larger firms, and strain small businesses’ ability to carry inventory and wait for payment. The bill was approved 7-0 to Appropriations.
AJR 14 urged federal agencies to consider the effects of tariff policy on California ports, with testimony emphasizing impacts on cargo volumes, jobs, supply chains, and infrastructure needs; it passed 7-0. SB 781 would require cities and counties to adopt small business utilization plans and strengthen the California Small Business Technical Assistance Program; chambers of commerce and committee members supported it as a way to expand procurement opportunities and technical assistance, and it passed 7-0 to Local Government. SB 227 would extend and expand the Green Empowerment Zone in Contra Costa County, add environmental justice representatives, and extend authorization to 2040; it passed 7-0 to the floor.
SB 263 would direct the California Transportation Agency to study the statewide impacts of tariffs, with supporters from the ports, retail, and trucking sectors arguing that better data is needed to guide budgeting and policy responses; it passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 769 would create the Golden State Infrastructure Fund to finance major infrastructure projects through a revolving public-private investment model; supporters said it would help address long-term infrastructure needs and prepare for major events, and the bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations after opposition was withdrawn. All measures were reported out of committee, and the meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- The remaining transfers are for the Division of Children and Family Services and two other divisions
- It's supported by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation.
- I mean, I'm supportive of this.
- I mean, I'm supportive at this.
- I mean, I'm supportive at this.
Committee:
All ALC-PEER
Summary:
The committee met to consider a series of appropriation, reserve transfer, and grant requests. Early items included temporary appropriations for the Department of Education’s Educational Freedom Account program ($32 million), the State Crime Lab ($476,000), and DFA Assessment Coordination ($90,000), along with a $1 ARPA return from the Department of Health. The committee approved these items after brief questions, including a discussion about contract cost increases at Assessment Coordination and a clarification that the $1 ARPA item was simply an unused-funds return.
The most extensive discussion centered on the Department of Education’s EFA funding. Members questioned the growth in participation, the use of one-time funds and restricted reserves, and safeguards against fraud or improper purchases. Agency officials said about 44,000 students were being funded, that purchases are reviewed and flagged for unusual activity, and that homeschool students are not required to buy a curriculum so long as purchases are eligible and approved. The committee approved the EFA appropriation and related reserve transfer, and officials said the governor’s proposed budget would include the program in the RSA going forward.
The committee also approved a DHS reallocation request and reviewed a building authority loan for a data center power supply replacement. In the federal grant section, members discussed a Department of Agriculture request for Central Arkansas Water to acquire land in the Maumelle watershed. Debate focused on the environmental benefits versus local property-tax and development concerns in Perry County, with testimony from the agency, Central Arkansas Water, and Potlatch about watershed protection, public access, and potential development impacts. After extended discussion, the committee adopted a motion to defer the item to the full Legislative Council and asked the department to remove the Perry County portion from the request, limiting the grant-funded purchase to Pulaski County property. The committee then reviewed remaining items, including a Veterans Affairs pay-plan appropriation, and adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your service.
- Caregiving is increasingly becoming a universal family experience.
- Supporting them saves money to the system, strengthens families, and keeps people at home where they
- Supporting them saves money to the system, strengthens families, and keeps people at home where they
- Support additional recovery.
Committee:
Senate Health and Welfare
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- May the Lord continue to bless him and his family, Governor Ayotte's husband Joseph, her children, family
- 40:26.119><c> children</c> Joseph her children Joseph her children family family family members<00:40
- All kidding aside, our family story, like many of yours, is a story of service.
- to our state. service can take on so many service can take on so many forms<00:57:05.240><c> and</c>
- </c> program to ensure that more families program to ensure that more families have<01:11:23.080><c>
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 26th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Substitute Senate Bill 5292, Family Medical Rights, was referred to the Committee on Rules.
- I am pleased to rise today in support of Senate Resolution 8674. Mr.
- President, I am pleased to rise today in support of Senate Resolution 8674.
- I'm honored today to be supporting this resolution in the comments. Thank you very much, Mr.
- I'm trying to rise in support of Senate Resolution 8674.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 26th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , where he trains young doctors in the specialty of family medicine.
- In the specialty of family medicine.
- He is also a member and past president of the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians.
- His support for the military was unwavering, and he performed for U.S. troops stationed overseas.
- His support for the military was unwavering, and he performed for U.S. troops stationed overseas.
Bills:
SB1246 , SB1510 , SB1979 , SB1929 , SB1930 , SB1976 , HCR1019 , SB1459 , SB1673 , SB1500 , SB1447 , SB1646 , SB2007 , SB1275 , SB2074
Keywords:
environmental permitting, Oklahoma, Department of Environmental Quality, public participation, regulatory framework, administered applications, energy, wind energy, financial assurance, property restoration, environmental regulation, mining, blasting, residential protection, buffer zone, Department of Mines, public utilities, electric transmission lines, landowner rights, payment regulations
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered the invocation, and recognized the Doctor of the Day and Nurse of the Day. Members also welcomed guests in the gallery, including supporters of a prosthetic coverage bill. The chamber then took up HCR 1019, which designates the planned turnpike corridor from I-44 to I-40 as the Toby Keith Expressway in honor of the late Oklahoma country music star. The resolution was read, discussed in celebratory terms, and adopted by voice vote.
The Senate also acted on Senate Bill 202 by rejecting House amendments and requesting Senate conferees to be named later. Senate Bill 1459, which extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Abstractors Board to 2031, was explained by its author, advanced, and then passed on third reading by a roll call vote of 41-6. The Senate then approved the emergency clause for the bill, making it effective immediately.
During announcements, members noted an upcoming legislative drive for the OIE fair project, a Business and Insurance Committee meeting, and recognized the agenda clerk for a birthday. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, March 2 at 1:30 p.m. when the clerk’s desk is clear.