Transcript Highlights:

• different things that are not being covered in the background checks, other things that they're already
• and then the I guess not the covered and then the I guess not the purpose<01:16:57.199><c> of</c><01
• different things that are not being covered in the background checks, other things that they're already
• Um, the blank in terms of how many employees should be covered.
• Um, the blank in terms of how many employees should be covered.

Bills: SB2275 , SB2390 , SB2540 , SB3142 , SB2414 , SB2340 , SB2848

Committee: House Health

Keywords: Medicaid, disability, buy-in program, workers with disabilities, income eligibility, premium structure, biomarker testing, health insurance, medical coverage, state law, health maintenance organization, juvenile justice, youth penalties, minors, court fees, court costs, fines, surcharges, restitution, fee waiver

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> other entities. other entities.
• </c> so-called Chinese entities of concern. so-called Chinese entities of concern.
• What is a Chinese entity of concern. What is a Chinese entity of concern?
• </c><04:29:05.680><c> Today,</c> Chinese entities of concern. Today, Chinese entities of concern.
• </c> committed by Kremlin linked entities committed by Kremlin linked entities such<08:22:13.440><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Who &gt;&gt; the<00:09:32.399><c> entity?</c> &gt;&gt; the entity? &gt;&gt; the entity?
• do you how do you ultimately<00:09:34.640><c> find</c><00:09:34.880><c> the</c><00:09:35.040><c> entity
• and how does ultimately find the entity and how does that<00:09:36.480><c> take</c><00:09:36.720><c>
• </c><00:10:22.160><c> And</c><00:10:23.200><c> the</c> enforcement entities in Wyoming.
• And the enforcement entities in Wyoming.

Bills: HB0032

Committee: House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Keywords: English proficiency, commercial drivers, vehicle operation, traffic safety, penalties, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Turning right to the bill, House Bill 2112 requires commercial entities, including social media companies
• and more than one-third of that material is sexual material harmful to minors, then that commercial entity
• The commercial entity may not retain any of the individual's identifying information.
• House Bill 2112 also requires commercial entities to display notices on their website's landing page
• I'm going back over it, but a commercial entity that publishes this material must comply.

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2112, which would require commercial entities, including some social media companies, to use age verification before allowing access to websites where more than one-third of the material is sexual content harmful to minors. Staff explained that the bill would require reasonable age verification methods, prohibit retention of identifying information, exempt bona fide news and public-interest sites, and authorize the Attorney General to enforce the law through civil penalties. The bill would also require warning notices on landing pages and advertisements, with content to be developed by the Department of Health. Prime sponsor Representative Mari Leavitt said the bill is intended to protect children from harmful online sexual content and argued that parental controls are not sufficient. She cited pediatric and public-health concerns, said the bill is modeled on laws upheld elsewhere, and emphasized that the measure is aimed at commercial entities rather than school-based sharing or general adult access. Supportive testimony from parents, clinicians, and advocates described early exposure to pornography, mental health harms, and the need to place responsibility on platforms rather than families alone. Opposition testimony focused on privacy, free speech, enforcement, and scope. Several witnesses argued that age verification systems create data-security risks even if data is not retained, that the bill’s definitions and one-third threshold are vague and could sweep in LGBTQ, health, educational, or artistic content, and that enforcement would be difficult against out-of-state websites. Some opponents said the law would push users to less-compliant sites and would not effectively protect children. A technology industry witness said the bill is narrow and comparable to carding for alcohol or tobacco, while a Free Speech Coalition representative said the law is ineffective in practice and offered to discuss amendments. No vote was taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• There are three proposals in the governor's budget, which I will cover in turn.
• $4.2 million, what does that cover?
• I think that covers both the county and the public authority admin costs.
• So it's supposed to cover those costs. But it's not doing that part.
• Or from the waiver side to cover the services.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, we have covered an awful lot today.
• You just covered one week of borrowing.
• </c><05:52:16.600><c> 20</c> borrowing you just covered 20 borrowing you just covered 20 minutes<05:52
• Now cover four hours of borrowing.
• </c><05:54:29.920><c> nine</c> Education salaries yay you covered nine Education salaries yay you covered

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill explicitly exempts certified entities utilizing these tools for lawful, reasonable business
• You said you could buy these online, and I'm wondering if any of these eight entities that are allowed
• You said you could buy these online, and I'm wondering if any of these eight entities that are allowed
• to, any of these eight entities that are allowed to do they buy theirs online or do they I'm surprised

Bills: HB351

Committee: Senate Corrections & Public Safety

Keywords: vehicle security circumvention device, car theft, auto theft, key fob hacking, relay attack, key programming device, car key emulator, vehicle immobilizer bypass, automotive security, locksmith, motor vehicle dealer, repossessor, law enforcement, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Delaware Title 21, criminal offense, misdemeanor

Summary: The Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee met in hybrid format but did not have a quorum, so it held approval of the May 13 and June 10 minutes. The committee heard House Bill 351, sponsored by Senator Brown, which would update Delaware law on vehicle security circumvention devices. The bill would criminalize the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of devices used to bypass keyless entry and push-to-start vehicle security systems, while exempting certified users such as locksmiths, mechanics, dealerships, repossession agents, and law enforcement. Senator Brown said the measure is intended to address modern vehicle theft methods and increase penalties for first and repeat offenses. Testimony in support came from Howard Handler of the National Insurance Crime Bureau and Sergeant Mike Ripple of the Delaware State Police. Handler said Delaware has seen more than 1,600 vehicle thefts in 2025 and that organized theft rings increasingly use key programming and relay devices, often in under a minute. Ripple said the devices are easily purchased online, are being used in Delaware and nearby states, and have contributed to a sharp rise in auto thefts, especially involving certain makes such as Jeeps, Hondas, and Toyotas. Committee members asked about enforcement, online sales restrictions, and whether similar laws in other states have been effective; witnesses said the technology is new and that comparable laws have been enacted in states such as New Jersey and Michigan, though no effectiveness data was available. During public comment, Robert Overmiller spoke in favor of the bill, saying criminals will always find ways to exploit new technology. Several committee members indicated support for the measure, but no vote was taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

Transcript Highlights:

• Now we're competing against for-profit entities because now they're selling all clothing, and now we
• You know, it would be very difficult for me to say no to for-profit entities at this point in time, to
• And, you know, I don't think that's fair either to the tax-paying entities in the state of North Dakota
• that have to... ...that's fair either to the tax-paying entities in the state of North Dakota that have

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee on HB 1428 met to discuss amendments affecting sales tax treatment of clothing sold by nonprofit thrift stores. Members explained that the original bill focused on used clothing, but the language was changed in appropriations to “all clothing” after concerns were raised that the term “used clothing” was too vague under North Dakota’s sales tax code and could create compliance problems with the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. Testimony and discussion focused on practical issues such as distinguishing new from used clothing, whether items with tags donated by retailers would qualify, the burden on volunteer-run nonprofits to determine taxability, and whether the change would put nonprofit stores in competition with for-profit retailers and consignment shops. Several members supported the policy goal of encouraging reuse and reducing landfill waste, while others argued the broader exemption would be unfair to taxable businesses and could invite more nonprofits to seek similar treatment. Senators emphasized that staying in compliance with the streamlined agreement was necessary to avoid jeopardizing reciprocal agreements with other states, while House members noted the original used-clothing concept had support in both chambers. No final compromise was reached, and the committee adjourned to be rescheduled.

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill exempts from the requirements for solicited real estate transactions any public entity, a federally
• This bill exempts from the requirements for solicited real estate transactions any public entity, a federally
• This bill exempts from the requirements for solicited real estate transactions any public entity, a federally
• recognized Indian tribe, or a nonprofit nature, public entity, a federally recognized Indian tribe,
• Senator Curtis King: This exempts land sold or transferred to a government entity from additional tax

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• embedded in nature, wildlife, ranching, range, and noxious weed management, and working with government entities
• Amen. ...and working with government entities, too numerous to mention.
• applied the irrigation district exception broadly to the Percy-eligible irrigation and drainage entities
• to amend Sections 59-1302 and 13A.G to replace 'irrigation district' with 'irrigation or drainage entity
• ' to clarify that all Percy-eligible irrigation and drainage entities are included in the exemption.

Summary: The Senate convened with 33 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the corrected journal, and welcomed several student and constituent visitors. The chamber then moved through committee reports and gubernatorial appointments, including confirmations for Salvador Cruz as director of the Department of Finance, Clayton Steele to the Board of Environmental Quality, Carl Ray and Kenneth Long to the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, and Alan Kavanaugh to the Commission of Pardons and Parole for two terms. In each case, senators spoke in support of the nominees’ qualifications and public service, and the committee reports were adopted by voice vote. The Senate also received House Bills 493 and 514 for referral, and introduced Senate Bills 1248 through 1251, which were referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee. The main piece of legislation considered on the floor was Senate Bill 1221, which clarifies the Percy retirement work-limit exemption by replacing “irrigation district” with “irrigation or drainage entity” so the exception applies consistently to eligible water-related organizations. Supporters said the change would help retain experienced retired workers and avoid confusion in administering the rule. The bill passed the Senate by a 33-0 vote, with two senators absent, and was transmitted to the House. During miscellaneous business, senators made announcements about a church service, an Idaho Realtors reception, a Kratom presentation for majority members, and a Bible study. The Senate also recognized additional guests in the gallery before adjourning until the next day.

Transcript Highlights:

• there's been a confusion between policy changes to specific taxpayer funding towards one particular entity
• is a specific— this case is all about a specific funding request of taxpayer dollars towards one entity
• taxpayer dollars funding request of taxpayer dollars towards<00:07:52.560><c> one</c><00:07:52.800><c> entity
• c> wasn't</c><00:07:54.080><c> just</c><00:07:54.879><c> a</c><00:07:55.520><c> a</c> towards one entity
• that wasn't just a a towards one entity that wasn't just a a uh<00:07:57.120><c> a</c><00:07:57.440>

Committee: Senate Rules and Administration - Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• independent office that works outside of agencies and is just monitoring all public and private entities
• primary goal: it's an independent oversight authority that would make sure that any public or private entity
• would make sure that any public<00:02:36.560><c> or</c><00:02:36.760><c> private</c><00:02:37.080><c> entity
• </c><00:02:37.440><c> that</c><00:02:37.760><c> receives</c> public or private entity that receives public
• or private entity that receives taxpayer<00:02:38.599><c> dollars</c><00:02:39.560><c> would</c><00:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It was covered with big capital letters saying no, no, no, my child will not be vaccinated.
• um which allows smaller to entities um which allows smaller institutions<02:26:24.479><c> to</c><02:
• But it doesn't cover things like any of the other things that are different that need to be checked on
• But it it doesn't cover things &gt;&gt; right?
• But it it doesn't cover things like<04:35:13.279><c> um</c><04:35:14.320><c> any</c><04:35:14.561><c>

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But the other key thing that we did is those entities that do have over $1 million in annual receipts
• So, what we're saying is if you're a properly run entity, you've been audited twice in a row, a completely
• ><00:04:14.600><c> that</c><00:04:15.000><c> do</c><00:04:15.200><c> have</c> did is those those entities
• is if you're if you're a<00:04:35.440><c> properly</c><00:04:35.840><c> run</c><00:04:36.040><c> entity
• run entity, you've been audited<00:04:37.440><c> twice</c><00:04:37.880><c> in</c><00:04:37.960><c>

Committee: Senate State & Local Government

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:10 Attendance Roll Call: 00:15 SB 133 Discussion: 00:52 SB 133 Vote: 05:01 SB 226 Discussion: 06:10 SB 226 Vote: 09:36 SJR 62 Discussion: 10:22 SJR 62 Vote: 12:55 SB 261 Discussion: 13:42 SB 261 Vote: 18:19 SB 262 Discussion: 19:10 SB 262 Vote: 26:36 Adjournment: 28:02, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So we would be more likely to be the entity to do that.
• We are the statutory entity for the state of Alabama for state scholarships.
• We would be more likely to be the entity to do that.
• We are the statutory entity for the state of Alabama for state scholarships.
• "As of when the agency was started, there were regulations that we would be the entity to do that.

Bills: SB79 , HB379 , SB253 , HB278 , HB438 , HB233 , SB79 , HB379 , SB253 , HB278 , HB438 , HB233

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: sex-based terminology, gender identity, male, female, man, woman, boy, girl, single-sex spaces, women's rights, privacy, safety, fairness, anti-discrimination, vital statistics, birth certificate, intersex, DSD, differences in sex development, transgender

Transcript Highlights:

• entities? entities?
• In addition, um, we have an entity called Fairview Frontiers.
• </c> a lot of different entities involved. a lot of different entities involved.
• The university has to be open and transparent, but also any entity negotiating with a public entity must
• </c> entity negotiating with a public entity entity negotiating with a public entity must<01:33:32.000

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:15:16.079><c> in</c><00:15:16.320><c> the</c> serves as an independent entity in the serves as
• an independent entity in the executive<00:15:17.120><c> branch</c><00:15:17.600><c> responsible</c><
• ,</c><00:45:14.400><c> corporations,</c> lot of large entities, corporations, lot of large entities,
• This is in here a separate entity to investigate and enforce because there is that lack of trust.
• This is in here a separate entity to investigate and enforce because there is that lack of trust.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Well-funded national pressure groups and government entities that include elected officials, board members
• to learn, and freedom to grow, but most importantly, having policy that doesn't judge a book by its cover
• As a writer, she said, you can no more judge a book by a few paragraphs than by its cover, and you must
• Now, despite the National Book Award finalist sticker on the cover of my book, *Hey Kiddo*, it is a frequent

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on several bills related to access to library materials, including measures addressing book bans and censorship in public and school libraries, as well as legislation on digital library collections and e-book licensing. Committee leaders said testimony would be limited to three minutes and encouraged written submissions. Early testimony from Chair Brian Murray highlighted H. 3595, which would address challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections by limiting restrictive publisher-library contract terms, protecting patron confidentiality, and creating a special legislative commission to study the issue. A large number of legislators, librarians, authors, students, publishers, and advocacy groups testified in support of the free expression bills, including H. 3594 and S. 2328, arguing that book challenges in Massachusetts disproportionately target LGBTQ+ and BIPOC titles and that librarians and educators need protection from retaliation and harassment. Witnesses described local incidents of book removals, threats, and pressure campaigns, and several said the bills would create transparent challenge procedures, keep materials available during reviews, and ensure decisions are made by trained professionals rather than political actors. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s office also submitted support, and multiple speakers cited national trends and Massachusetts-specific censorship attempts. Testimony on the digital access bills emphasized that e-books and audiobooks are essential for readers with disabilities, homebound patrons, students, and others who rely on accessible formats, but that current licensing terms are far more expensive and restrictive than print purchasing. Library representatives said libraries spend millions on digital content, face long wait times for popular titles, and often must repeatedly re-rent the same materials. Legal and library experts supported the proposed commission as a practical step toward fairer licensing and stronger bargaining power for libraries. The hearing ended after extensive testimony; no votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Usually what happens in, I think, every other court system, your civil side helps cover your criminal
• So I think, sir, I think you, Sir, I think Sarah, I think you probably covered most of this, but to the
• this effort, in fact, the legislative body and the task force, the legislators recommended another entity
• And so the per-page rate helps them to cover their costs.

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 911 by Rep. McMakin, which proposes a major restructuring of Orleans Parish courts into a single judicial district with one clerk of court and a consolidated system, while keeping current judges in place through the end of the year and allowing them to run in scheduled elections. The committee first adopted a three-minute debate rule, then later rejected a motion to suspend it. The bill was then amended with a large set of mostly technical changes, and the amendments were adopted without objection. Supporters argued the bill would modernize Orleans’ court structure, reduce duplication, and align Orleans with other judicial districts. They cited Supreme Court data, prior studies, declining population and caseloads, and the state’s direct funding of Orleans criminal court as reasons to consolidate and reduce judgeships. Opponents, including local legislators and attorneys, said Orleans is not comparable to other parishes because of complex litigation, multiple-defendant criminal cases, jury-trial volume, tourism-related cases, and the need for specialized dockets. They also criticized the process as rushed and said local judges, legislators, and practitioners were not adequately involved. Testimony from ACLU and defense-side witnesses emphasized that case counts are not uniform across parishes and that Orleans has a high number of jury trials and a large workload per judge. They warned that eliminating judgeships could increase delays and create transition costs, while supporters countered that other districts manage similar or heavier work with fewer judges. White-card witnesses from Orleans Civil District Court, including Judge Kernan Reese, Judge Sidney Cates, and Clerk Chelsea Richard Napoleon, testified that Orleans handles complex and time-sensitive matters, that the clerk’s office relies on self-generated funds, and that the bill’s funding and office references contain inaccuracies. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• I am Representative Newell, and I would ask that you find that round number to cover all your bases when
• And he worked with so many different entities of law enforcement.
• And my concerns have already been covered.
• First is expanding Medicaid coverage to cover doulas.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee held its inaugural meeting on March 5, 2026, with opening remarks from Chair Freiberg and Vice Chair Marcelle describing the panel’s purpose as studying issues affecting women and children, including health, education, economic opportunity, safety, and criminal justice. After roll call, the chair noted the meeting was informational only and not requiring a quorum. The committee then heard presentations and asked questions on human trafficking and child exploitation, followed by an audit report on the treatment and care of incarcerated women. Mary Kate Andrepont of the Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention presented 2025 data showing 2,963 victims identified, 15,437 service instances, and 33% of victims remaining in services at least nine months. She said 93% of reported victims were sex trafficking victims, most were under 18, and 62 of 64 parishes had trafficking reports. She explained familial trafficking, described screening and coordinated response procedures, and highlighted new tools and outreach campaigns. She also discussed two priority bills: HB 321 by Rep. LaFleur, which would create immunity from prostitution offenses for child trafficking victims under Safe Harbor principles, and SB 83 by Sen. Edmonds, which would require school board trafficking policies and expand victim advocacy services to labor trafficking victims and survivors up to age 21. Committee members asked about reporting procedures, data trends, service gaps, and the reach of the screening tools. Chris Masters of the Attorney General’s office then presented on online child exploitation and child sexual abuse material through the Louisiana ICAC Task Force. He reported 31,203 tips in 2025, 545 arrests, more than 80 children identified or rescued, over 1,500 search warrants, and more than 100 community presentations. He said the task force is expanding statewide, including an Orleans Metro unit, and asked for more analysts and outreach personnel to handle a projected rise in cyber tips. Members asked about community presentations, the scope of the investigations, sex offender social media restrictions, interstate cases, sentencing, and how online enticement and live abuse are prosecuted. The discussion emphasized parental monitoring, school outreach, and coordination with federal partners. The final item introduced an audit report on the treatment and care of incarcerated females. Legislative Auditor staff said the review, requested by a 2023 resolution, found that Louisiana’s jails and guidance documents had not fully addressed the key laws and standards governing women’s incarceration, including restraint use during pregnancy and childbirth, health care, hygiene, dignity, and reentry. They noted that local jails still house a majority of incarcerated women despite the opening of a new state facility, and that several facilities had confirmed prohibited restraint use or failed to provide required written advisements. The staff said the report included legislative considerations for improving compliance and care.