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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Sam. So from Representative Bliss, this bill has to improve cancer research.
  • Thank you, Sam. So from Representative Bliss, this bill has to improve cancer research.
  • Maybe Sam can. If not, let's Representative Bliss get those answered. Please.
Summary: The committee approved the minutes and then heard House Bill 2050, which updates Department of Health Services rules for radiologic technologists and radiologic assistants. The bill changes school accreditation and training requirements, reduces clinical hours, revises supervision and scope-of-practice rules, adjusts fees, and removes radiologic technologists from the telehealth health care provider definition. Testimony from a radiologic technologist supported the bill as an update to outdated standards and a response to workforce shortages, while a nurse practitioner supported the section allowing NPs to use diagnostic x-ray machines under nursing board standards. HB 2050 passed 7-0 with a do-pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 2082, which creates a Childhood Cancer and Rare Childhood Disease Research Commission and expands the research fund to include appropriations, gifts, donations, and federal grants. An amendment shifted grant-awarding authority to the DHS director, required the commission to set criteria and review applications, and added public meeting requirements; it also tied funding to at least $5 million in available resources and removed the return-on-investment reporting requirement. Supporters said the bill would strengthen pediatric cancer research and leverage an underused funding source, though members raised concerns about oversight. The bill was amended and then passed 7-0. House Bill 2176 and House Bill 2195 both dealt with DHS licensing and complaint-investigation procedures for health care institutions and nursing care institutions. HB 2176 allows DHS to deny licenses or ownership changes based on serious prior licensing problems or safety risks, and it sets notice, investigation, and deficiency-statement rules; speakers from public health and hospital groups supported it as improving transparency and preventing bad actors from cycling through ownership. HB 2195 limits DHS access to certain personnel records, requires deficiency statements within 10 business days, and bars investigations of incidents older than 12 months; an amendment delayed implementation to July 1, 2027 and added corrective-plan and off-site review provisions. Both bills passed 7-0 as amended. The committee also approved House Bill 2202, which appropriates $300,000 annually for a dementia care tele-mentoring program to train providers statewide, especially in rural and underserved areas. The Alzheimer’s Association and a patient with younger-onset Alzheimer’s testified that the program would improve early diagnosis and care, though one senator opposed state funding on the view that medical schools should teach the material. HB 2202 passed 6-1. Finally, House Bill 2307, addressing placement for dangerous, incompetent, non-restorable defendants when secure state hospital beds are unavailable, drew the most debate. An amendment replaced out-of-state placement with a temporary, limited-use solution involving up to three beds at the Arizona State Hospital forensic campus, created a study committee, and shifted some non-psychiatric costs to counties; counties and hospital stakeholders opposed the county-cost language, while sponsors and DHS said the measure was an emergency stopgap. The amended bill passed 4-3. The committee then passed House Bill 2584 4-3, which prohibits public funds from being used for genetic sequencing equipment from foreign adversary countries or entities; supporters framed it as a national security measure, and opponents voted no. The committee then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session May 13th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And my concern, as you look at putting a board of directors over, as we've done in Houston, is that the
  • school board sits there, and the work and the benefit and the growth that we've seen in Houston.
  • In the spirit of the bill, your reference to Houston ISD: a year ago, Houston ISD had 121 D and F-rated
Bills: SB128, SB203, SB205, SB317, SB393, SB397, SB510, SB582, SB731, SB801, SB867, SB913, SB1071, SB1073, SB1086, SB1087, SB1163, SB1250, SB1285, SB1310, SB1444, SB1483, SB1553, SB1556, SB1723, SB1782, SB1835, SB1861, SB1897, SB1903, SB1950, SB2043, SB2063, SB2082, SB2133, SB2137, SB2260, SB2297, SB2298, SB2334, SB2344, SB2403, SB2446, SB2522, SB2532, SB2549, SB2566, SB2600, SB2619, SB2637, SB2655, SB2688, SB2717, SB2785, SB2790, SB2794, SB2841, SB2847, SB2857, SB2891, SB2919, SB2943, SB2972, SB3047, SB3052, SB3053, SB3057, SB3059, HJR1, HB9, HB26, HB37, HB116, HB334, HB554, HB913, HB1109, HB1151, HB1899, HB2081, HB2809, HB2890, HB2970, HB3012, HB3307, HB3809, HB5092, SB17, SB314, SB455, SB509, SB761, SB963, SB1023, SB1968, SB2122, SB2371, SB2420, SB2544, SB1, SB260, SB1506, SB1637, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB2943, SB510, SB1835, SB1950, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB511, SB2309, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1359, SB1234, SB2926, SB2972, SB2841, SB1528, SB2891, SB1854, SB317, SB2532, SB1250, SB2082, SB1285, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB2460, SB2785, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB2994, SB2747, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB2857, SB128, SB3058, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SB3036, SB3057, SB3056, SB3043, SB3050, SB3063, SB3047, SB3035, SB2446, SB1790, SB1778, SB2847, SB2619, SB203, SB3061, SB2600, SB2799, SB2790, SB2688, SB2515, SB1230, SB2522, SB2639, SB2403, SB2459, SB3051, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB582, SB2617, SB2751, SB2928, SB1310, SB2566, SB2344, SB1897, SB1749, SB1361, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1782, SB1705, SB2696, SB1944, SB2215, SB644, SB1232, SB2850, HJR1, HB1109, HB1130, HB1689, HB2884, HB1393, HB2559, HB26, HB3012, HB1327, HB109, HB1238, HB2890, HB9, HB2081, HB4215, HB2970, HB37, HB1899, HB3809, HB334, HB554, HB1593, HB2607, HB3526, HB3810, HB5092, HB388, HB2809, HB1151, HB913, HB3307, HB879, HB116, HB12, HB2703, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB30, HB21, HB2712, HB2692, HB1633, HB1318, HB685, HB630, HB4753, HB2742, HB303, HB198, HB1535, HB762, HB148, HB1520, HB5061, HB2286, HB1606, HB1041, HB132, HB11, HCR7, HCR75, HCR86, HCR92, HCR93, HCR126, SB582, SB1163, SB2344, SB2403, SB2446, SB2600, SB2785, SB3047, HB334, HB554, HB1109, HB2081, HB3809, SB510, SB1835, SB1950, SB2943, SB1073, SB1310, SB2532, SB2619, SB2847, SB2972, SR509, SR512, SJR87, SB3072, SB3073, HB49, HB229, HB361, HB700, HB796, HB1128, HB1534, HB1661, HB1803, HB1837, HB1866, HB2149, HB2282, HB2294, HB2434, HB2440, HB2761, HB2785, HB2867, HB3057, HB3062, HB3134, HB3185, HB3225, HB3233, HB3358, HB3388, HB3421, HB3619, HB3658, HB3675, HB3687, HB3697, HB3743, HB3745, HB3787, HB3848, HB3866, HB3940, HB3984, HB4176, HB4205, HB4226, HB4429, HB4437, HB4463, HB4506, HB4730, HB4735, HB4752, HB4813, HB4903, HB4904, HB5033, HB5057, HB5129, HB5137, HB5138, HB5149, HB5153, HB5155, HB5195, HB5196, HB5200, HB5224, HB5294, HB5339, HB5394, HCR108, SJR87, SB3072, SB3073, HB49, HB229, HB361, HB700, HB796, HB1128, HB1534, HB1661, HB1803, HB1837, HB1866, HB2149, HB2282, HB2294, HB2434, HB2440, HB2761, HB2785, HB2867, HB3057, HB3062, HB3134, HB3185, HB3225, HB3233, HB3358, HB3388, HB3421, HB3619, HB3658, HB3675, HB3687, HB3697, HB3743, HB3745, HB3787, HB3848, HB3866, HB3940, HB3984, HB4176, HB4205, HB4226, HB4429, HB4437, HB4463, HB4506, HB4730, HB4735, HB4752, HB4813, HB4903, HB4904, HB5033, HB5057, HB5129, HB5137, HB5138, HB5149, HB5153, HB5155, HB5195, HB5196, HB5200, HB5224, HB5294, HB5339, HB5394, HCR108
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs May 13th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, first, I'm from Houston, and I might quibble about the refinery structure, but I know it's a huge
  • For us in Houston, Harris County, not only do we have a massive network of...
  • I've lived in Houston for 30 years, and I think I've been through 10 hurricanes, three in the last two
  • The Vice Chair and several witnesses alluded to the litigation that was initiated by the City of Houston
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 25th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • H.R. 957 by Dutton in memory of Albert Earl Colesman of Houston. Cheering on Mr. Dutton.
  • we were very honored because he was our first african-american motorcycle policeman in Harris and Houston
  • the city of Houston so I am delighted to make comments on this behalf and I extend my condolence to
  • by Wally relating to the transfer of certain state property from the state. of the University of Houston
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a second-generation cell storage facility operator from Richmond, Texas, outside of Houston.
  • My name's Tom Morin, and I'm the publisher and president of the Daily Court Review newspaper in Houston
  • Like Tom Moran in Houston, my family's owned the newspaper since 1910, um, and we've been involved, my
  • I've had the privilege of caring for the health and well-being of children as a pediatric nurse in Houston
Bills: HB 186
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, there's a recent case that I think was in Houston where both parties wanted a court reporter.
  • Bresnan did a pretty good encapsulation of that based on the Houston issue.
  • bill proposes one additional judge for Dallas, that's the 1st Division, and one additional judge for Houston
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Land & Resource Management Apr 17th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Trey Reichert, and I serve as the senior vice president of Houston Land Development Operations
  • The majority of our communities are located in the Houston region.
  • construction, are there delays that happen at times so that 18 to 24 may be extend based on, you know, Houston
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • history and culture, and she was best known for her work in the Independent Heights neighborhood of Houston
  • Good morning, we have some awesome college students here today. rise we have Houston Tillotson and the
  • AB 1532 by Cunningham relating to the creation of the lake Houston dredging and maintenance district
Keywords: 1184, house, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Land & Resource Management Mar 6th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • The 9 nursing homes that we have currently are Amarillo, Big Spring, Bonham, El Paso, Floresville, Houston
  • That goes from the far end of the scale with Houston at 2.3 million down to our smallest city, which
  • We, along with our sister organizations in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, are the leading
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Mar 6th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • that we have currently includes locations in Amarillo, Big Spring, Bonham, El Paso, Floorsville, Houston
  • That goes from the far end of the scale, with Houston at 2.3 million, down to our smallest city, which
  • Along with our sister organizations in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, we are the leading
Keywords: 1184, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jun 23rd, 2026

Natural Resources and Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sam Bivens, for Semitropic Water Storage District. We're opposed to AB 2026 unless amended.
  • Sam Bivens for Semitropic Water Storage District were opposed to AB 2026 unless amended.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 16th, 2025 at 09:30 am

Appropriations - Government Operations Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Sam Brammer.
  • Representative Sam Brammer.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The House Appropriations Government Operations section met with a full committee present and took up discussion of the Department of Transportation budget and a House funding package. Members described a proposal to simplify DOT funding by eliminating the Prairie Dog bucket, consolidating money into three main buckets/funds, and using DOT expertise to select projects while giving counties, cities, and townships more certainty. They said the plan would also restore 100% of the motor vehicle excise tax to the general fund and use other existing funds, including SIF and the legacy earnings fund, to support DOT and local road distributions. A major part of the discussion focused on how to cover Highway 85 and other road needs. Members and DOT Director Ron Hankey said federal highway formula funding for the next biennium should continue as long as the federal highway bill remains unchanged, but that the six-mile Highway 85 segment is unlikely to receive a federal grant because of benefit-cost issues. The committee discussed bonding for the $155 million set aside for Highway 85, with members noting Garvey bonds as one option but wanting flexibility to use the best available rate. They also discussed a possible five-cent gas tax to support the highway distribution fund; several members raised concerns about the policy and political difficulty, while others argued it was needed because oil revenues are down and the state needs a sustainable funding source. Members repeatedly asked for a clearer visual or flow chart showing how the money would move through the new structure, and the chair and sponsors said staff would prepare a pictorial and amendment language. There was general support for the concept, but some members wanted caucus education before floor action. No formal vote was taken during this discussion, and the chair indicated the committee would move quickly, with amendments to follow and the bill expected to continue in conference committee.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 25, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sam Wagner, Florida League of Cities, in support.
  • Sam Wagner, Florida League of Cities, waves in support.
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1183, by Rep. G. Lombardo, as amended by a strike-all. The bill would provide liability protection for local governments and private-sector entities that substantially comply with certain cybersecurity practices, including multi-factor authentication, disaster recovery plans, and related policies and procedures. Rep. Lombardo said the measure is intended to create incentives for better cybersecurity and to limit class-action exposure after incidents, while still allowing suits where negligence can be shown. Supporters included TechNet, the Florida Justice Reform Institute, the Florida League of Cities, Associated Industries of Florida, the Florida Association of Counties, and Dr. Edward Long of the James Madison Institute; Vice Chair Steele, Rep. Blanco, and Rep. McFarland also spoke in favor. Ranking Member Bracy Davis opposed the bill, saying she was not comfortable granting liability protections to entities that may have contributed to breaches and questioning whether substantial compliance would be self-attested. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably by a 14-2 vote. After the vote, the committee shifted into an extended discussion about Florida’s state IT governance structure, procurement, and project management. Members criticized the current federated model as fragmented and lacking clear accountability, with repeated references to long-running problems such as cost overruns, weak vendor oversight, workforce shortages, and the troubled I-Connect system. Several members argued that the state needs a single accountable leader or stronger enterprise authority over agency technology decisions. Ranking Member Bracy Davis raised concerns about the impact of broken systems on vulnerable populations and asked about the role of advisory councils. Rep. G. Lombardo, Vice Chair Steele, Rep. Miller, and Rep. Groh all emphasized the need for centralized leadership, better alignment of authority and budget, and more disciplined procurement and integration practices. A public witness, Victoria Zep of Team 180, testified in support of a more enterprise-wide approach and said the private sector also wants more organization and transparency. She criticized short procurement timelines, limited competition, and poorly written scopes, and urged the state to post procurements more openly and seek broader vendor input. She also discussed the need to respect agency-specific federal requirements while still improving statewide coordination. The chair closed by asking members to bring forward ideas for immediate and long-term reforms, including review of Senate Bill 7026, and the meeting adjourned without further business.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 19, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sam Caruso? Follow up? All good. Thank you. Yes, sir.
  • Sam Caruso? Follow up? All good. Thank you. Yes, sir.
Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard and passed two measures before receiving a staff presentation on the local bill process and local delegation meetings. HB 4007, by Rep. Snyder, would cap reimbursement for certain inmate emergency medical services in Martin County at 110% of the Medicare rate, with a higher cap if a provider shows it is operating at a loss. Snyder said the bill is intended to create predictability and save taxpayer dollars; members asked about fiscal effects and whether other counties could adopt similar language. Public testimony came in support from Martin County and related local officials, and the bill was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. The committee also passed HM 4005, by Rep. Daly, which urges Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure. Daly argued Florida’s troop allocation is outdated and inadequate for the state’s population and disaster demands, contributing to burnout and recruiting problems. Members asked about the basis for the current allocation, possible budget and infrastructure impacts, and the National Guard’s needs; there was no opposition or public testimony, and the memorial was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. After the votes, Reps. Holcomb and Kendall gave a detailed presentation explaining how local bills differ from general laws, constitutional limits on local legislation, required local delegation meetings and notice, certification and economic impact forms, and amendment procedures. Members asked several process questions, including about multi-county delegations and Miami-Dade’s special status. The meeting ended with a few recognitions and adjournment before session.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 30th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • send somebody out into the street in your neighborhood and they stab somebody, which has happened in Houston
  • Let me tell you the story of Josue Flores, who lived in Houston and he was walking home in the middle
  • I'm the Outreach and Care Coordinator at a drug and alcohol treatment facility in Houston, Texas, Santa
  • Thompson, I'm from Houston. Where is that hospital located? We have two.
  • Cynthia Humphrey, Joshua Houston. Joshua Huston, I'm going to show Joshua Huston.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Feb 5th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Joint Resolution Number 16 by Senator Allen, mourning the death and celebrating the life of Sam
  • On page 38 of the calendar, House Bill Number 355 by Representative Lee, relating to Houston County.
  • On page 38 of the calendar, House Bill Number 356 by Representative Lee, relating to Houston County.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the father of Lucy Dillon from Houston, Texas.
  • Teresa's Church and School Communities in Houston, the SBMSA and Post Oak families, and all the close
  • Chloe was from Houston.
  • I am from Houston, and I know what it means to live at home. in the floodplain.
  • As I tell many people, it's not a question of if a Category 5 hurricane will hit Houston; it's just a
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • University of location and producing for Harris County by the number of constables in Houston.
  • You'd have thousands of cases in Houston.
  • I know that there was a situation, well, many in Houston and when I heard you were going to have a squatters
  • Folks traveled here from Houston and nearby.
  • Communities including East Aldine, 5th Ward, Cashmere Gardens, Pleasantville, Southeast Houston, Galena
Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • a professor at Texas A&M University, Zendong Chang, back in 2020, who was. arrested by the FBI in Houston
  • Chandler, Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center with 34. proud years of experience
  • Today I am an associate Professor of English at the University of Houston and teach American literature
  • We don't have term. limits at the University of Houston.
  • Steve Houston. I strongly oppose SB 37 on behalf of our organization and myself.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 120 May 14th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's this classic Looney Tunes cartoon about Ralph Woof and Sam cartoon about Ralph Woof and Sam Sheepdog
  • Good morning, Sam." Then they spend the entire day trying to outmaneuver each other.
  • Good night, Sam. Perfectly friendly like nothing ever happened.
  • Monica, at the end of the day, we clock out like Ralph and Sam.
Keywords: 981, all