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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (02/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- /c><00:37:32.720><c> personally</c> broader protections for p personally broader protections for p personally
- The speaker then said to put 480 on consent, and to make sure both Paul and Ken know about that.
- /c><02:12:27.360><c> sure</c><02:12:28.360><c> that</c><02:12:28.719><c> both</c><02:12:29.239><c> Paul
- </c> just want to make sure that both Paul just want to make sure that both Paul and and and Ken<02:12
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.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- P. >> Mr. Pas. Yes, sir. House Bill 77. >> All right. Uh, you can do it right here. Okay.
- Mr.<00:17:49.039><c> P.</c> Mr. P. Mr. P. >> Mr.<00:17:50.480><c> Pas.
Committee:
House Military and Veterans Affairs
Keywords:
Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers, diversity, government oversight, Sunset Law, congressional districts, HB77, absentee voting, absentee ballot, disabled voter, disability accommodation, voter assistance, ballot delivery, ballot application, designee, caregiver, election manager, vote by mail, mail ballot, ballot harvesting, voter access
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- Is that—” “Is that—here or us—is Division of Aquatic Resources where the P camp is?
- But there has been—we have been asked...” “...where the P camp is.
- Um, that P has their own management within the—I'm sorry, it's called...”
- We want P to move up Mala, where they’re supposed to. So we do have a meeting with them next week.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Ways and Means Committee considers agriculture finance bill, HF2446 4/21/25
Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- line 33, and that the columns referring to the first engrossment of the bill are columns I through P
- on</c><00:12:00.560><c> the</c><00:12:00.720><c> right</c><00:12:00.880><c> hand</c> through letter P
- on the right hand through letter P on the right hand side.<00:12:02.560><c> Um</c><00:12:02.880><c> so
- And then also regarding the tails, you'll see on line 345 in column L and P that the appropriations or
- in</c><00:18:33.520><c> column</c><00:18:34.240><c> L</c><00:18:34.400><c> and</c><00:18:34.640><c> P<
Committee:
House Ways and Means
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- We are on P.
- P. or Q. Seeing that, members on item R, I need to make a disclosure.
- Section P. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Section P.
- Section P. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Section P.
Committee:
All ALC-PEER
Summary:
The committee met to review a large slate of fiscal year 2026 and 2027 appropriation, transfer, and continuation requests across multiple sections. Early items included temporary appropriations for agencies such as Health, DHS, Education, Public Safety, State Police, Emergency Management, Aeronautics, Military, Economic Development, and Game and Fish, covering items like maternal health outreach, energy assistance repayments, Wynne High School tornado rebuilding, senior food services, cybersecurity, crime victim reparations, aviation grants, conservation incentives, and emergency tower maintenance. Members asked questions on several items, including DHS aging carry-forward funds and Treasury custodial banking fees tied to COVID-era balances; the committee also approved a disclosure by the chair on the Game and Fish-related item before voting to approve the section.
The committee then approved continuation requests, CARES Act and ARPA reallocations, and federal grant appropriations. Notable discussion included the Boonville developmental disability project, ALIGN program reallocations at several universities, a small business technical assistance grant at UA Little Rock, and a Department of Public Safety highway safety grant, for which members requested more detail on operating expenses and professional fees. Additional approvals covered a transfer to the Merit Teacher Incentive program, restricted reserve fund transfers for military medical command and university projects, and a state central services deduction held at 2%. The Department of Commerce also received approval for a reallocation of positions and spending authority tied to its organizational realignment.
Later sections included shared technology and higher education transfers, cash fund appropriations for school Medicaid reimbursements, corrections, youth mental health, narcotics detection canines, bike safety equipment, a state motor pool pilot, and law enforcement safety costs. The committee also reviewed budget classification transfers, including a Governor’s Office legal fee transfer related to a California lawsuit, and heard explanations about E-Rate reimbursements affecting the Office of State Technology. Members asked about VOCA funding levels for crime victim services and about the National Security Grant Program for nonprofits and faith-based organizations; officials said federal funding had declined from prior highs but appeared to have stabilized, and that the nonprofit security grant is an annual federal program. The meeting concluded with review of pay plan requests, DHS overtime funding for child protection caseloads, and a year-end adjustment request allowing DFA to make up to $1 million in transfers to close the books, after which the committee adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Other - PSCOC Oct 8th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, P-22-006, Chaparral Middle School in Gadsden. The original GSF approved was 108,000.
- Next, P-25002, this is Cliff Combined School in Silver.
- Finally, P-2003, Mountain View Middle School in Roswell, the original GSF is 73,000.
- What I wanted to call to your attention on this page is columns O, P, and Q.
- The next item, Project P-25-002 for Cliff Combined and Silver Consolidated School District, is an award
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- going to hear updates on the READ Act from MDE, from teachers, from our district leaders, and from P-
- Paul Public Schools; and David Law, superintendent.
- Paul Public Schools journey to implementation of the READ Act and to say thank you.
- Paul Public Schools, and we did a lot of things that undermined the ability for kids to learn how to
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Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, one of the first stops. It's been a long-standing shopping center. Okay.
- Paul, one of the first stops. It's been a long-standing shopping center. Okay.
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Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/34
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- chair commissioner thank you uh Madam chair and<01:09:08.279><c> uh</c> And uh members, um, my name is Paul
- Um, my name is Paul Schnell, again, uh, from the Department of Corrections, and I want to thank you for
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Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Our macroeconomic consultant, S&P Global Market Intelligence, released their baseline forecast to us
- In the first chart, we show the S&P Global Market Intelligence forecast for annual growth in real GDP
- S&P Global Market Intelligence now predicts that some of that momentum will carry into 2025.
- Consequently, S&P Global Market Intelligence's forecast for real GDP growth has been revised downward
- Consequently, S&P Global Market Intelligence's forecast for real GDP growth has been revised downward
Committee:
Senate Finance
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 43 Apr 20th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , along with a group of about 13 of them, were activated and responded to the bombing of the Alfred P.
- Squadron Fire Department from Tulsa activated a team of firefighters to assist at the site of the Alfred P.
- Upon arriving at the Alfred P.
- Whereas we commemorate this day following the 31st anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P.
- the families, friends, and neighbors of the 168 people killed in the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several special recognitions tied to the 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. The chamber honored the 138th Fighter Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department as Veterans of the Week, and also recognized Dr. Camissa Stewart as Doctor of the Day and Tammy Powell as Nurse of the Day for their roles in the 1995 bombing response. A lengthy floor presentation followed, featuring remarks from legislators, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, memorial museum leaders, Justice Stephen Taylor, and Pastor Ronnie Fields, all focused on remembrance, the Oklahoma standard, the victims and survivors, and the importance of hope, civility, and the rule of law.
On legislation, Senate Bill 1733 was presented and debated. The bill requires school personnel who have reason to believe a student is a victim of child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct to report it to law enforcement within 24 hours. Supporters said it clarifies and strengthens reporting requirements to protect children, while opponents warned it could trigger harmful public accusations and undermine trust in educators and administrators. The House passed the bill 92-1, and the emergency clause also passed 92-1.
The House also considered Senate Bill 1439, an oil and gas measure intended to bar speculative climate-related lawsuits and limit liability to actual violations and provable harm. Supporters argued it would prevent frivolous litigation, protect the state’s energy economy, and keep costs down for consumers; opponents said it would create a special legal carve-out for industry and shift costs to taxpayers and families. The bill passed 74-16. In addition, Senate Bill 2184 was assigned to Rules, and H.J.R. 1078 and H.J.R. 1079 were withdrawn from Rules and sent to appropriations and budget committees. The House adjourned after announcements and introductions.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the resolution itself references Appendix P of the California building code, and the distinct
- I think the resolution itself references Appendix P of the California building code, and the distinct
- I think the resolution itself references Appendix P of the California building code, and the distinct
- The resolution itself references Appendix P of the California building code, and the distinct difference
- between Appendix P and the California building code is that it pertains specifically to temporary shelters
Bills:
SB2405 , HCR19 , HCR63 , HCR85 , HCR140 , HCR166 , HCR82 , HCR98 , HCR104 , HCR106 , HCR141 , HCR165 , HR20 , HR57 , HR77 , HR132 , HR156 , HR74 , HR90 , HR96 , HR98 , HR133 , HR155
Committee:
House Water & Land
Summary:
The Water and Land Committee met on April 7 and heard testimony on several resolutions and one bill. SB 2405 SD1 HD2, relating to agricultural workforce housing, received support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, HFTC, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, and the committee later recommended passage as is; one member voted with reservations citing department cost and staffing concerns. The committee also heard HCR 19/HR 20 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 63/HR 57 urging DLNR and DOT to clarify jurisdiction over Honouliuli Bridge, HCR 85/HR 77 on transferring parcels for the East Kapolei TOD project, HCR 140/HR 132 on vegetation management and fuel reduction in West Maui, HCR 166/HR 156 on identifying East Oahu lands for native Hawaiian tree planting, HCR 82/HR 74 on basic shelter standards for rapid deployment housing, HCR 98/HR 90 on a Honolulu housing pattern book, HCR 104/HR 96 on North Shore coastal trails, HCR 106/HR 98 on endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, HCR 141/HR 133 on Maui fire code enforcement, and HCR 165/HR 155 on permanent pickleball nets and lighting at Kamiloiki Community Park.
Testimony was generally supportive on most measures, with several agencies and organizations submitting written comments or appearing in support. HCR 82/HR 74 drew the most discussion: the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent but asked that accessibility be considered on the front end, while another testifier opposed the resolution, arguing it could turn temporary emergency shelters into permanent substandard housing and should be deferred. Committee members discussed temporary versus permanent housing standards and accessibility, and the chair later said the measure would be amended to require permanent units to meet appropriate code standards and to note accessibility concerns in the committee report. On HCR 140/HR 132, DLNR testified that firebreak maintenance on its Waianae lands would be costly, and members noted funding and staffing implications.
At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures it voted on. SB 2405 was passed with a reservation from one member; HCR 19/HR 20, HCR 63/HR 57, HCR 85/HR 77, HCR 98/HR 90, HCR 104/HR 96, HCR 106/HR 98, HCR 141/HR 133, and HCR 165/HR 155 were passed unamended, while HCR 140/HR 132 was passed with reservations and HCR 166/HR 156 and HCR 82/HR 74 were passed with amendments. The committee then adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (1-21-26)
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And if you get a P, it's a pass fail.
- If you get a P on that, that'll tell me you're ready to take the class.
- </c><00:04:21.680><c> If</c> And if you get a P, it's a pass fail.
- If And if you get a P, it's a pass fail.
- If you<00:04:21.840><c> get</c><00:04:21.919><c> a</c><00:04:22.000><c> P</c><00:04:22.240><c> on</c>
Committee:
House Primary and Secondary Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Anybody on B&P who wants to come to the B&P committee hearing to help me establish a quorum?
- Any authors of bills that want to come to the B&P committee hearing? I got bills. I got four.
- It's a wild time at B&P today. It's that time of year.
- I hope you have better luck in Health than I have in B&P at getting a quorum.
- And with that, B&P Committee is adjourned. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a full agenda of bills focused on reproductive health, professional licensing and sunset reviews, consumer protection, and business regulation. Early testimony centered on AB 260, which would protect access to medication abortion, mifepristone, and telehealth reproductive care in California; supporters emphasized state protections against federal restrictions, while an opponent argued the bill removed safety safeguards. The committee also heard AB 714 on closing a loophole in regulation of low-cost commercial driving schools, AB 968 on allowing pharmacists to prescribe non-hormonal contraception, AB 671 on streamlining restaurant permitting, AB 1027 on strengthening cannabis product testing oversight, AB 1271 on broadband pricing and speed transparency, and AB 1332 on narrowly allowing medicinal cannabis shipments for seriously ill patients. Several sunset bills were also taken up, including AB 1482 on animal shelter and breeder transparency, AB 1501 on the Podiatric Medical Board and Physician Assistant Board, AB 1502 on the Veterinary Medical Board, AB 1503 on the Board of Pharmacy, and AB 1504 on the Massage Therapy Council.
Testimony was largely in support of the measures, with many bills drawing co-sponsors or support from industry, consumer, or professional groups. AB 1503 generated the most sustained opposition, with nurses, physicians, and drug industry representatives objecting to expanded pharmacy technician ratios, standard-of-care language, and therapeutic interchange authority; supporters argued the bill would modernize pharmacy practice and expand access. AB 1504 also drew mixed testimony, with massage therapy groups supporting continuation of the council but raising concerns about proposed public records and governance provisions. AB 1271 drew a policy dispute over whether broadband reporting requirements duplicated federal FCC processes, while supporters argued California needed its own consumer-facing data and complaint system.
After quorum was established later in the hearing, the committee began taking roll-call votes. AB 1271, AB 1332, AB 1482, AB 1501, and AB 1502 were all reported out on due-pass motions, with AB 1271 amended and the others generally amended or as introduced as noted. Earlier bills including AB 260, AB 671, AB 714, AB 968, and AB 1027 also received motions and were approved once the quorum was present. The chair repeatedly noted the lack of quorum during the hearing, but once one was secured, the committee completed votes on the agenda items and advanced the measures to Appropriations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment committee approves HF81 3/4/25
Transcript Highlights:
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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 24th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- So, program support, the P code is 526.
- If you'd like, I can go P code by P code, but those are the big differences.
- I can go P code by P code, but it sounds like you're good.
- I just have one question: the creation of the new P code.
- Caution about the creation of a new P code. So, Mr.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale.
- Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale.
- Paul Public Schools and in partnership with St. Paul Federation of Educators.
- Paul, Maplewood, and Oakdale.
- Representative Paul, superintendent. Paul, thank you, Chair.
Committee:
House Education Finance
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Commonwealth and nation in arts, sports, and politics, including artists John Singleton Copley, George P.
- Congressman and former Speaker of the House Thomas P.
- Congressman and former Speaker of the House Thomas P. 'Tip' O'Neill.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution commending the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health and its Massachusetts affiliates for LGBTQ Health Awareness Week. Members also received and adopted a gubernatorial proclamation recognizing Evacuation Day, with remarks noting its historical significance as the first victory of the American Revolution and its connection to St. Patrick’s Day observances in Massachusetts.
The chamber then took up House No. 62, a bill extending certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergency. On a motion to suspend the rules and consider the bill forthwith, the Senate agreed, and the bill was ordered to a third reading. Later, Senator Kahn read Governor Healey’s proclamation declaring March 2025 Irish American Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of Irish Americans in Massachusetts and the state’s Irish heritage trails; the Senate ordered both the Evacuation Day and Irish American Heritage Month remarks entered into the Journal.
The Senate also adopted a motion that it adjourn in memory of Mark T. Feeney of South Boston, with a brief tribute to his family, community ties, and public service. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 4th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lamberth, Lawrence, Lee, Lipscomb, Lomax, Lovern, Marcus, McCambell, McClamey, Mooney, Moore M, Moore P,
- </c><00:16:39.760><c> Moore</c><00:16:40.120><c> M,</c><00:16:40.720><c> Moore</c><00:16:41.040><c> P,
- </c> McClamey, Mooney, Moore M, Moore P, McClamey, Mooney, Moore M, Moore P, Morris,<00:16:42.280><c>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill, I believe you said paragraph O and P, is that right?
- And then provisions O, P, and Q are on page 4, going to page 5.
- What P says is a judge can grant a lot of things.
- Finally, I'll just comment related to O, P, and Q.
- We know that A1 and A2 might have problems, but is it O and P?
Bills:
HB867 , HB1347 , HB1801 , HB1820 , HB2197 , HB2617 , HB3110 , HB3166 , HB3330 , HB4237 , HB4342 , HB4629 , HB4933 , HJR148
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure