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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- minored in political science.
- I'm interested in attending law school in the future, but right now I'm just kind of dipping my toes
- At this point, I really am interested in communications, and something in communications or journalism
- It's good to have you in the committee. So my son was born in San Diego, California.
- But I'm a graduate—well, I was raised in Rock Springs, Wyoming. I went to school in...
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee opened its first meeting of the 2020 session with member introductions, including the new committee secretary, Abby Rowe, and the pages. The pages also introduced themselves and answered questions from senators about their interests and experiences. The committee then moved to gubernatorial reappointments and appointments for several state boards and commissions.
The first confirmation hearing was for Megan Ronk’s reappointment to the Commission on Human Rights. Ronk described her background in state government and Idaho Power, her long service on the commission since 2008, and the commission’s role in investigating discrimination complaints and often resolving cases through education or training when appropriate. Senators asked about due process, statutory authority, and the kinds of complaints the commission sees most often; Ronk said sex-based and sexual harassment claims remain common. Senator Harris praised her public service and dedication.
The committee also heard from Salvador Cruz, nominated to the Treasurer’s Investment Advisory Committee. Cruz outlined his background in banking, federal financial regulation, and the Idaho Department of Finance, and said he would apply the prudent investor rule to any investment decisions, including possible precious metals investments if authorized. In response to questions, he expressed concern about the national debt and its long-term economic effects. No votes were taken on the appointments; the chair said confirmations would be voted on at a later meeting.
At the end of the meeting, Senator Den Hartog gave brief remarks about joining the committee and the importance of the issues it will handle this session. Senator Burns then reviewed the committee’s assigned administrative rules and asked members to contact the relevant agencies and begin scheduling meetings to work through those rules. The meeting adjourned without further action.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 18th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for our
- His sons-in-law Nicholas.
- And I don't say this, that And that's very rare in the work that we're in right now.
- And Paul was always fair and direct in his dealings.
- All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Committee on Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, would you tell me the changes you made in, in, uh, in, uh, CD 9. CD 9.
- So that was a decrease in the in the CAP of the African Americans, but an increase in the Latino in that
- Fair question.
- So maybe that's where I'm so in what you'll see on your district, you're in, and in front of you, Representative
- And and an adjustment was made in 2021. In 2025. During the hearings.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Committee on Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Changes were made in CD 9. In CD 9, we increased in...
- So that was a decrease in the CVAP of the African Americans and an increase in the Latino CVAP in that
- Fair question. Maybe that's where I'm so in it.
- So like in 38, I'm sorry, not 30, so like in 22, you see where...
- adopted in the 88th.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- We support the bill in concept.
- Okay, any witnesses in opposition?
- in terms of what we need.
- And I appreciate your continued commitment in making sure that we can do that in this legislature.
- So, you know, I would love to see. some sort of reduction uh... in in some of these roles in in other
Committee:
House Communications and Conveyance
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We started the process in June and July. We wrapped up the final rule in December.
- All in favor say aye. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.
- It's already in the statute.
- They'll cater really nice food in. I mean, they're bringing it in.
- They'll cater really nice food in. I mean, they're bringing in it.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first adopted the minutes from February 9 and 10, then heard and approved rules for the Idaho Public Utilities Commission implementing House Bill 180A on pole attachments and broadband deployment. Taylor Thomas said the rule was developed through months of stakeholder negotiation with electric utilities, cable/broadband entities, and others, and was narrowed to focus on permitting timelines, non-discriminatory access, make-ready work, and dispute resolution. He said major sticking points included uncured violations, unauthorized attachments, fee structures, and enforcement, and that several provisions were removed or tightened to better match legislative intent. The committee asked about who owns the poles and how long the process took, then voted to approve the docket.
The committee then heard and approved Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control rules. Lieutenant Colonel Russ Wheatley said the changes responded to prior committee feedback and public comments, especially clarifying the “actual use” requirement for liquor licenses so they cannot be held unused as investments. He also explained that the rules remove duplicative statutory language and simplify multipurpose arena requirements by reducing restrictions on food preparation, security staffing ratios, drink limits, service-area diagrams, and monthly event schedules for private rental venues. Members asked about server age requirements, license speculation, and whether unused licenses can be reclaimed; Wheatley said the state monitors usage and can pursue administrative violations if a license is not being used.
During discussion on the alcohol rules, Wheatley also addressed the fiscal impact of changes to liquor license transfers. He said the loss of transfer-fee revenue has created about a $900,000 shortfall for ABC, which supports 11 detectives statewide, and warned that reduced funding could affect enforcement and license processing times. The committee then voted to approve the alcohol control docket and adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- in later on and wants to change that reserves land. ...change in different things that one comes in
- In St.
- So when I think about the increase in caps and trying to be fair to those that are perhaps filing a lawsuit
- In the '80s and the '90s, we saw... ...vaccine was in 1963 in the U.S.
- I think some of us, and I was one of these people, think in fairness to cancer patients and especially
Committee:
Senate Rules
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to be light in here once in a while.
- Chairman, questions in order.
- Questions in order?
- We're not in the business of outing members of the family. Yeah, that's fair. That's fair.
- emergencies in schools.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to be light in here once in a while.
- All those in favor... All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries.
- Questions are in order.
- Questions are in order?
- We're not in the business of outing members of the family. Yeah, that's fair. That's fair.
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee met with a quorum and first considered RS 33-166, a code cleanup bill to repeal the final remaining section of the county medical indigent program, which had already been repealed in 2022. One member raised concern about removing the section entirely in case the program ever needed to be reinstated, but the sponsor said the bill was simply final cleanup requested by counties. The committee voted to introduce the bill.
The committee then took up RS 33-186, which would require hospitals that accept Medicaid to add a self-reporting immigration-status question to admission forms and to submit quarterly data to the Department of Health and Welfare on admissions, emergency visits, and uncompensated care by immigration category. Members questioned administrative burden, redundancy, and whether the information would be reliable, but the sponsor said the purpose was transparency and data collection on hospital utilization and costs. The committee voted to introduce the bill.
House Bill 494 was presented next as a measure to move existing background-check rules into statute, with the sponsor saying it would not add new checks or costs but would help preserve FBI cooperation and provide clearer legislative oversight. Department staff said background checks cost $70 per person and confirmed sex-offender registry checks would remain part of the process. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.
House Bill 531 updated Idaho law to allow schools to administer epinephrine through modern delivery systems, including nasal spray, rather than only EpiPens. Testimony from a parent, a school nurse, and an Idaho PTA representative supported the update, while one parent asked that the bill be broadened so blood glucose monitoring could be provided when prescribed for conditions other than diabetes. The sponsor said he was open to working on that issue in a separate bill, and the committee then voted to send HB 531 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. At the end of the meeting, a member invited the committee to a Medicaid listening session later that day, and the committee adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:37:24.359><c> in</c> seen a sizable uh increase in in seen a sizable uh increase in in donations
- </c><00:43:09.599><c> in</c> we have an an honor of serving in in we have an an honor of serving in in
- /c><01:10:18.920><c> just</c> simplify it in in just an hour just simplify it in in just an hour just
- </c> in rural areas and it was developed in in rural areas and it was developed in partnership<01:26:
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #28
Transcript Highlights:
- towing in the state.
- At Pacheco Peak, you know, so they would like to come in and invest several million dollars in that particular
- So we're here in June, so there you go.
- We didn't quite get that in the bill, but maybe we can change that in the future years.
- It's like the old joke: you don't have to take part in politics, but politics will take part in you.
Summary:
The committee heard concurrence and Senate-amendment explanations on a series of House measures. HCR 2001 would place a constitutional question before voters on election-related changes, including limiting voting to U.S. citizens, banning foreign national election contributions, requiring government-issued ID, and allowing ballot tabulation at the voting location; supporters described it as an election-security and faster-counting measure, while members noted possible county costs and the need for future appropriations if approved. HB 2305 on private towing was described as a statewide response to predatory towing, with Senate changes delaying local rate updates and creating a study/reporting framework for towing enforcement. HB 2321 would require DCS to place security freezes on children’s credit records, but the Senate removed the appropriation. HB 2397 revised HOA/condominium sale-notice procedures, and HB 2398 required insurance coverage for peer-to-peer or charter watercraft rentals while clarifying that ordinary boat ownership would not be mandated to carry insurance.
The committee also reviewed HB 2406, which the Senate struck and replaced with confidentiality protections for records involving deceased minors and minor victims of child abuse; HB 2408, which revised nursing board complaint and expungement procedures, added complainant confidentiality protections, and required public posting of policy statements; and HB 2755, which was substantially rewritten to facilitate the sale of underperforming state trust lands by allowing certain lessees to apply to purchase parcels through an appraisal-and-auction process. Members discussed a specific Dairy Queen/state land parcel example as the practical impetus for HB 2755. HB 2957 would bar governments from requiring digital/mobile driver licenses for services and limit ADOT’s retention and use of identity documents and biometric data, with the sponsor emphasizing privacy and federal-law carveouts.
Finally, HB 4005 would require AI instruction in schools, with the Senate expanding it from district-level instruction to grade-specific student requirements and directing ADE on curriculum development. Supporters framed AI literacy as essential for students’ future competitiveness and ethical use, while opponents objected to the mandate and questioned its fit for charter schools and core academics. The meeting ended after the committee moved through the bills and adjourned.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- In the interest of time, we will start with item number three on the agenda.
- They absolutely are in several states. Follow up? In Oklahoma?
- this room, the oil and gas industry in Oklahoma are the worldwide leaders in technology in reducing
- There is potential that it would be amended in the future.
- We are currently, I believe, fourth in the world in iodine production, which is very interesting for
Committee:
House Energy
Keywords:
SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, oil and gas, surety bond, financial responsibility, environmental compliance, plugging wells, SB1613
Summary:
The committee took up several energy and environmental bills, most of them mirror measures or agency-related changes. SB 1976, a mirror of HB 3469, would provide a three-year phase-in for new surety bond requirements adopted in HB 1369 and was reported out do pass on a 10-0 vote. SB 1314 would increase the well drillers fund limits for plugging bad wells that could contaminate aquifers, raising the per-well amount to $25,000 and the fund cap from $50,000 to $100,000; it also passed 10-0. SB 1191 repeals the law creating the Oklahoma Energy Low Carbon Initiative Board, which had never been appointed or met, and it passed 10-0. SB 1613, a mirror of HB 3142, was also reported do pass 10-0 after members noted prior questions had been resolved. SB 1246, from the Department of Environmental Quality, was described as streamlining services while keeping information online and preserving public comment time; it passed 11-0.
The committee then spent the most time on SB 1439, the Energy Security and Independence Act, which would bar certain causes of action related to greenhouse gas emissions and alleged climate-change effects. Supporters argued it would protect Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry from costly, speculative lawsuits and preserve the state’s economy, while opponents questioned whether it would shield an industry from accountability and compared it to past tobacco litigation. The bill’s author said it would not affect other pollution claims or federal enforcement, only climate-related civil actions. After extended discussion, SB 1439 was reported out do pass on a 9-3 vote.
Finally, SB 1930, the mirror bill to the Brine Development Act, was presented as a measure to speed up development of iodine and other mineral recovery from oilfield wastewater while avoiding conflicts with existing oil and gas operations and Corporation Commission rules. Members discussed Oklahoma’s role in iodine production, possible market growth, and concerns about creating unintended causes of action for surface owners or class-action claims. The author said amendments were still being negotiated, but the bill was nevertheless reported out do pass on an 11-0 vote. The chair closed by noting this was expected to be the committee’s only scheduled meeting, absent any reassignments.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #28
Transcript Highlights:
- towing in the state.
- Seeing none, the bill sponsor is not in here.
- At Picacho Peak, you know, so they would like to come in and invest several million dollars in that particular
- We didn't quite get that in the bill, but maybe we can change that in future years.
- It's like the old joke: you don't have to take part in politics, but politics will take part in you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/11/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- In the same scenario in Wisconsin, we have an opportunity to begin the change in scope process in year
- In Minnesota, the process in year 1.
- </c> opening in 2020. opening in 2020.
- In 2013, 176 was created in the 1970s.
- ><01:05:20.400><c> waiver</c><01:05:20.880><c> process</c> in in having the the waiver process in in
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- in each region.
- Um, uh, in 2024, in Minnesota.
- </c> foothold in in that. foothold in in that. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Okay.
- </c> fairs for the first time in its history. fairs for the first time in its history.
- </c><01:01:38.799><c> parah</c> investments in the past in paid parah investments in the past in paid
Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (02/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment could reinforce fairness in such cases, as I already talked about, in limiting potential
- </c> correctly that in the family courts in correctly that in the family courts in child<00:16:19.759
- </c><00:16:35.079><c> in</c> just in abuse cases it could be in in just in abuse cases it could be in
- They may all be in favor of the bill, but I just don't think it's fair to enact a bill with so many of
- <01:03:16.240><c> in</c><01:03:16.920><c> in</c> in in in in in in this<01:03:19.680><c> legislation<
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee opened with a hearing on CACR 7, a proposed constitutional amendment to explicitly state that defendants are innocent until proven guilty in all cases and suits brought by the state. The prime sponsor argued the amendment would strengthen due process, prevent government overreach, and extend the presumption of innocence beyond criminal cases into civil and administrative matters such as forfeiture and family court proceedings. In testimony and questioning, the sponsor cited New Hampshire constitutional provisions, historical examples, and concerns about courts shifting burdens onto individuals. Committee members raised questions about the amendment’s wording, its relationship to existing law, and whether it would have practical effect if current statutes already place the burden on the state. The hearing was then closed without further witnesses.
The committee next moved to executive session on House Bill 480, which establishes a procedure for restoring competency and creates a pilot forensic liaison position in Merrimack or Strafford County to assist with that process. After discussion about prior concerns, including an email from the Disabilities Rights Center and whether enough members were present, the committee voted to adopt Amendment 2025-61H and then voted ought to pass as amended. The amendment passed unanimously, and the bill passed on a 10-1 roll call, with Representative Andrew voting no. The chair noted the bill would not go on consent and that no minority report was planned.
Finally, the committee opened a hearing on House Bill 666-FN, which would add restitution for violations of library-use confidentiality and expressly include library cards and membership status among confidential records. The sponsor said the bill was intended to strengthen privacy protections after a local dispute and to provide a remedy and deterrent for improper disclosure. Committee questions focused on whether the restitution penalty would apply to accidental disclosures, how the bill interacts with existing exceptions such as court orders or investigations, and whether the language was consistent with current confidentiality law. The hearing remained open at the end of the transcript.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: For the Love of Texas Feb 27th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is William Ramirez, in April 6th, 2023. the first time I testified against SB 17 in the Senate
- And we come with that concern for the right of all people in this country. country, particularly in the
- A saying that is very popular in the Mexican community in Spanish, it says, There is reason to hope,
- there's silver lining in the in everything that we face, even in this situation, what is that silver
- Saturday beginning at 8 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon.
Keywords:
education, curriculum, HB178, diverse history, equity, testimony, higher education crisis, representation
Summary:
The meeting was characterized by impactful discussions focused primarily on education and the representation of diverse histories in Texas's curriculum. Notably, Representative Christina Morales advocated for HB178, a bill aimed at ensuring that all Texas high school students have access to Mexican-American and African-American studies as part of their graduation requirements, moving from elective-only status. This bill garnered support from both sides of the aisle, highlighting a cooperative effort to improve educational equity in Texas. Several representatives shared personal stories reflecting on the importance of inclusive education, showcasing the bill's far-reaching implications for students' sense of identity and history.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- in the observance of the law that they may be preserved in union.
- made in memorial be printed in the permanent journal.
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- Every single person in this room knows that we're in a child care crisis in New Hampshire.
- We are in constituents in our hands.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Paul Novotny departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tony Albright, who sat in this chair Tony Albright, who sat in this chair right<00:01:24.520><c> here
- Um, in both jobs, you get called at all hours of the night.
- Um in both jobs, you get called at all Um in both jobs, you get called at all all<00:01:56.640><c> over
- </c> stressed-out legislators hanging out in stressed-out legislators hanging out in their<00:03:41.360
- </c><00:06:16.280><c> the</c> that like the third meeting in the that like the third meeting in the the
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/20/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- In conclusion, if we allow a three-year window for a claim to be initiated, it's only fair and equitable
- In conclusion, if we allow a three-year window for a claim to be initiated, it's only fair and equitable
- </c> for in 27541. for in 27541.
- So, is it fair that the burden is on the employee to prove all of this stuff when, in fact, they don't
- in their in their opposed to employees in their in their operations. operations. operations.
Summary:
The committee began with procedural announcements about report turnaround, amendment submission methods during split operations, a possible January 29 session, the governor’s State of the State on February 5, parking, cafeteria opening, and the plan to finish work by February 10. It then moved into executive session on HB 1123, which would require certain companies to post salary ranges on public job listings. Representative Granger moved ITL, arguing the bill would interfere with negotiations, especially for higher-level jobs, and raise compelled-speech concerns. Supporters, including Representatives Schultz, Sullivan, Cahill, Staub, and others, said salary ranges help applicants avoid wasted time and travel, improve transparency, and are already a common workplace disclosure. The committee voted 10-9 to ITL HB 1123.
The committee next took up HB 177, concerning a definition of remote work in labor law. Representative Murphy moved ITL, saying the bill could burden employers, create vague obligations, duplicate existing protections, and potentially require intrusive compliance measures. Representative Sullivan described a proposed amendment that would narrow the bill to a definition of remote work and remove broader requirements, but the committee ultimately voted 11-9 to ITL HB 177. Members also noted that the amendment had not been fully circulated in time and that the issue might merit further review.
Finally, the committee opened HB 1352, a workers’ compensation bill focused on repricing and payment practices. The sponsor withdrew an initial ITL motion and moved OTP after amendment review. Members discussed concerns raised at the hearing about delayed payments, third-party administrators, and the need for better accountability. Representative McKenzie’s amendment would define good faith, create a voluntary three-year dispute-resolution pilot, restore fines to prior levels, and add reporting/accountability requirements for carriers that miss the 30-day payment deadline. Several members supported the amendment as a way to help small businesses and providers, while others said repricing needed broader study through the workers’ compensation advisory council. The Department of Labor explained that the amendment would require carriers and related payers to report missed determinations to the department and would increase oversight of payment timeliness.