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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 05:40 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Two of those four states are states that, like Washington, are among the nine states that do not have
- It roughly about 31 other states ...you pay in another state.
- have state income.
- State.
- state.
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 10:45 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we're going to have more expensive health care or child care in our state.
- We can't do that anymore legally in the state.
- The member from the state, Representative Graham [member_16651]. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- This is a big problem, and the state is trying to provide a solution for this.
- This is a big problem, and the state is trying to provide a solution for this.
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we're going to have more expensive child care in our state.
- We can't do that anymore legally in the state.
- We can't do that anymore legally in the state.
- This bill will ban non-compete agreements in the state of Washington.
- The member from the state, Representative Graham.
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, the flag was escorted by the Muckleshoot Veterans Color Guard, and the day opened with a prayer from Dennis Anderson Sr. The House approved the previous day’s minutes, welcomed representatives from the Urban Native Education Alliance, and then moved through caucuses and Senate messages before taking up a long series of third-reading votes on bills that had returned from the Senate.
Several measures drew debate over Senate amendments. House Bill 1069, concerning bargaining over supplemental retirement benefits for certain public employees, passed 78-17 after supporters said it would help correctional workers and critics said the Senate changes weakened the bill. Second Substitute House Bill 1128, creating a child care workforce standards board, passed 68-27 amid arguments over child care shortages, wages, and affordability. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155, banning non-compete agreements, passed 62-33; supporters framed it as pro-worker and pro-entrepreneurship, while opponents said contracts should be voluntary and important in business sales.
The House also passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1187 on ambulance billing and collections (93-2), Substitute House Bill 1390 phasing out the Community Protection Program (51-44), Engrossed House Bill 1501 on housing-related local requirements (58-37), House Bill 291 on bargaining communication rights (92-3), Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2110 on ambulance staffing/training (95-0), Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165 on impersonating peace officers (66-29), Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2219 on child care regulations and opioid-related safety language (67-28), Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266 on housing siting and local flexibility (56-39), Substitute House Bill 2350 on notice and accountability for developmental disability services (95-0), Substitute House Bill 2360 allowing schools to keep and administer albuterol with parental-notification changes (79-16), Second Substitute House Bill 2384 on financial transparency for continuing care retirement communities (78-17), Second Substitute House Bill 2429 on behavioral health planning and appropriations (95-0), Substitute House Bill 2496 protecting tribal sacred sites (71-24), and House Bill 2510, on which the House did not concur in Senate amendments. The chamber also granted conference requests on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bills 5998 and 605 and appointed conferees for each.
OK
Bills:
HB3000 , HB3001 , HB3002 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB3005 , HB3006 , HB3007 , HB3008 , HB4319 , HB3000 , HB3001 , HB3002 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB3005 , HB3006 , HB3007 , HB3008 , HB4319
Committee:
House Administrative Rules
Keywords:
cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics, manicurist, eyelash extension, blow-dry styling, makeup artist, occupational licensing
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- access to state support, forcing them to rely more heavily on state and local dollars than other districts
- We see community forest popping up kind of all over the state.
- , county road, or a state highway, those sorts of things.
- We've helped invest in several communities on state lands throughout the state to build things.
- and the west side of the state were both being considered.
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
HB2470, school construction assistance, capital budget, school facilities, on-base schools, military base schools, military installations, public school construction, school plant projects, state funding assistance, superintendent of public instruction, OSPI, school capital funding, instructional space, school district construction, alternative learning experience, ALE, free and reduced-price meals, special housing burden, district growth
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- It's one of the only states in the nation that's been able to preserve this capital.
- Of that program for improving health, reducing tobacco use in the state of Oklahoma.
- Most important things that we have in our state.
- Or different perspectives that could also increase health outcomes in our state.
- Opportunity for the folks of the state of Oklahoma to say yes.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Keywords:
State Board of Education, Oklahoma education board, board appointments, school governance, education reform, governor appointments, legislative appointments, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, senate confirmation, board vacancies, removal for cause, public education, state superintendent, school board training, board member qualifications, emergency clause, Oklahoma statutes 70 O.S. 3-101, school funding, transparency
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Protem, would you believe that many states.
- those tests back so they can share those with their families so that they can find the laws of their state
- But the data shows that the five-year retention rate of people coming in in other states through these
- On an IAP, that's against state and federal law.
- I was a commissioner at that time and not a state legislator. Follow up.
Bills:
HB2987 , HB3026 , HB3076 , HB3288 , HB3315 , HB3467 , HB3711 , HB3885 , HB4427 , HB4359 , HB4363
Committee:
House Education Oversight
Keywords:
education, academic standards, subject matter standards, State Board of Education, legislative review, joint resolution, curriculum, school standards, Oklahoma Administrative Code, education oversight, common education, curriculum standards, state education policy, rulemaking, legislative veto, kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance, to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- Empower them to serve not for personal gain, but for the well-being of the people of this state.
Bills:
HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SB5863 , SB5892 , SCR8406
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 25th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I like to lead this to the pride of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- Rising in classrooms, in pulpits, in courtrooms, in communities, and yes, even in state legislatures.
Bills:
HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SB5863 , SB5892 , SCR8406
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- The reason this bill is so thick is that it's the same compacts passed in many of the states.
- It allows them to cross the state line and be able to go to work quicker.
- State line and be able to go to work quicker.
- With that, I'll in the state of Alabama.
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Committee:
Senate Healthcare
Keywords:
immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, out-of-state warrants, criminal procedure, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, Marshall County, TVA, Tennessee Valley Authority, in-lieu-of-taxes, payments distribution, local legislation, school funding, education finance
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Just state your name. If you can start to the left, and then just state your name. ...people.
- Just state your name.
- Just state your name, if you can start to the left, and then just state your name.
- Thirty-one states do not have a cap on cottage food sales at all, and of the states that have caps, they've
- in those states.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Summary:
The committee met on April 1 and considered several health-related bills and one resolution. HB 933, by Rep. Charles Owen, would create commemorative birth certificates and adjust vital records fees; after adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported the bill favorably. HB 288, by Rep. Boyer, would require the term “miscarriage” to appear alongside “spontaneous abortion” in medical documentation and billing; after an amendment changed the bill from mandatory “shall” language to permissive “may,” the committee heard emotional testimony both in support and opposition and then reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 420, by Rep. Berault, would require criminal background checks and registry review for all DCFS employees, not just those with direct contact with children; it was reported favorably. The committee also voluntarily deferred HB 927 and HB 962.
The committee then heard HB 971, by Rep. Stagney, which seeks to equalize Medicaid reimbursement rates for independent rural health clinics and hospital-owned provider-based clinics. Supporters, including clinic owners and practitioners, testified that independent clinics provide the same services under the same rules but receive far lower reimbursement, making it difficult to retain staff and avoid sale to hospital systems. The author said the bill is intended to prompt discussion and eventual parity without harming hospitals, and the committee reported the bill favorably. HB 815, by Rep. Carver, would allow federally insured financial institutions to receive death certificate information from vital records to reduce losses and help reconcile account issues after a death; credit union representatives supported the measure, and it was reported favorably.
The committee also adopted HR 74, by Rep. Sterling, which urges the Department of Education and local school authorities to report on how schools accommodate students with seizure disorders. Sterling described personal experience with epilepsy and said the resolution is meant to gather data on implementation of existing seizure action plan law and identify gaps in access to rescue medication and training. Finally, the committee took up HB 915, by Rep. Dickerson, which would place Medicaid prior authorization and utilization management timelines into statute. After technical and substantive amendments, including changing some deadlines from five business days to seven calendar days, the bill drew support from providers and health groups concerned about delays in care, and the committee reported it favorably as amended. The committee also began consideration of HB 944, by Rep. Hilferty, creating a women’s consortium within LDH focused on menopause and related women’s health issues; technical amendments were adopted and testimony emphasized coordination of existing research and resources, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Budget Section Human Resources Division Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- going to Jamestown State Hospital?
- Plus, having somebody that's in a smaller state size, close to what our state size is, that's not necessarily
- Across the state—T-R-A-I-N-E-R trainers across the state. A little humor for you, Tim.
- state administrative code.
- They can take it to state district court. State district court judge rules upholds the decision.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the March 18 minutes, and then received a series of updates on major health-related projects and programs. CHI St. Alexius representatives reported progress on behavioral health buildouts in Bismarck, Williston, and Grand Forks, including demolition and construction milestones, staffing plans, and timelines. The Bismarck project remains on track for completion in June 2027 with about $346,500 spent to date. Williston reported construction underway, a $750,000 unbudgeted air handler replacement, active recruitment for psychiatrists and other staff, and a projected substantial completion in early 2027. Grand Forks reported about 30% completion, weather-tight status expected in August, and continued staffing ramp-up as the facility expands from its current 24-bed operation.
The Department of Health and Human Services then reviewed a set of technical line-item transfers, emphasizing that they were administrative corrections with no net change in funding. The department also walked through the Salaries and Wages Block Grant and FTE counts, noting overall staffing remained within appropriated limits and that behavioral health staffing had increased. Members asked about vacancies, consultant use, and the mix of in-state versus out-of-state expertise for the Rural Health Transformation Program. HHS said it had posted 12 funding opportunities, received 422 applications, obligated $8.4 million so far, hired 26 people, and was preparing additional grant rounds and a CMS budget submission. The department said the program is structured around workforce, prevention/healthy living, care closer to home, and technology/data, with ongoing stakeholder engagement and community forums.
The committee also heard on the certified community behavioral health clinic implementation plan, SNAP payment error rates, and the state laboratory project. HHS said CCBHC certification is being implemented in four regions—Williston, Minot/North Central, Fargo/Southeast, and Dickinson/Badlands—with care coordination expanding and baseline data still being collected. On SNAP, the department reported a 2025 payment error rate of 9.89%, acknowledged cost impacts under HR1, and said it is using training, system changes, and pre-authorization quality checks to reduce errors toward a 6% target over the next 6 to 12 months. Finally, Public Health reported the state laboratory reached substantial completion on June 12, with total costs at $69.95 million of the $70 million budget, though a service elevator issue will require a new lift to be added using contingency funds.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Aug 26th, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The agenda refers to discussion of the arbiters report on the cabinets.
- It's one of the very few facilities in the state that we have.
- The state of New Mexico, CYFD, took it over in 2003.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> THE CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF UNITED STATES. >> AND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. >
- WE LIVE IN AN INCREDIBLE STATE THAT DOESN'T MEAN WE DON'T FACED CHALLENGES.
- MEMBERS, IT IS MY PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA CABINET.
- THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA THE HONORABLE JAY COLLINS.
- THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA THE HONORABLE JAMES UTHMEIER.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill prioritizes Delaware farmers first before products may be sourced from around these states.
- Please state your name for the record. Good afternoon. I am Kat Kaudel.
- And as you look at the district map now, it pretty much blankets the whole entire state.
- It pretty much blankets the whole entire state.
- pretty much a blanket of the state, so it's not as crucial as it used to be.
Committee:
House Agriculture
Summary:
The House Agriculture Committee met with a quorum present and considered three bills. Senate Bill 53 would codify and continue the Farm to Community Program if federal support is reduced or unavailable, prioritize Delaware farmers, and require reporting and transparency. Testimony in support came from the Delaware Farm Bureau, the Academy of Medicine and Public Health, and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jimmy Crone, who said the department supports the bill. Members raised no questions, and the committee voted to release the bill by roll call.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 311, a Department of Agriculture maintenance bill updating Title 3 provisions related to plant industry and pesticides. The bill removes an outdated $100 license fee, requires certified private applicators to keep pesticide application records available for inspection, expands the definition of landscaper to include commercial entities installing their own nursery stock, and removes a good-character requirement for grain inspector applicants. With no public comment or questions, the committee voted to release the bill by roll call.
Finally, House Bill 371, sponsored by Representative Vanderwyn, would streamline the Agland Preservation Act by eliminating a redundant county advisory board step for farmland preservation districts. Representative Vanderwyn and Deputy Secretary Crone explained that the advisory boards were more useful when the program was new, but now the county planning and zoning commissions and the Department of Agriculture already provide the needed review. After brief discussion, with no public comment, the committee voted to release the bill by roll call and then adjourned.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
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- Uh and like I throughout the state.
- ,</c><00:42:58.720><c> um</c> regional uh CEOs across the state, um regional uh CEOs across the state
- </c> entire state of Alabama. entire state of Alabama.
- </c> of people across this state. of people across this state.
Bills:
SB62 , HB361 , HB244 , HB377 , HB411 , HB422 , HB423 , HB425 , SB16 , HB452 , HB354 , SB62 , HB361 , HB244 , HB377 , HB411 , HB422 , HB423 , HB425 , SB16 , HB452 , HB354
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
SB62, Alabama, conservation and natural resources, hunting license, fishing license, wildlife heritage license, license identification, government-issued ID, residency determination, in-state residency, student residency, tuition classification, public higher education, domicile, resident status, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, Section 9-11-32, Section 9-11-33, Section 16-64-3
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- It is my pleasure to introduce members of the Florida Cabinet.
- The Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida, the Honorable Jimmy Patronis.
- The Attorney General of the State of Florida, the Honorable James Uthmeier.
- [APPLAUSE] The Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Florida, the Honorable Wilton Simpson.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- This was a big year in Washington State Ferries.
- It involves two states and multiple federal agencies.
- For Washington State Ferries, they obviously...
- It's a benefit across the state.
- Washington State Patrol, there's money spent towards safety there. Washington State Patrol.
Bills:
HB2306
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
transportation budget, capital budget, operating budget, appropriations, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferry funding, state ferries, highway maintenance, road preservation, bridge replacement, tolling, express toll lanes, traffic safety, speed cameras, ignition interlock, transit grants, public transit
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 19th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- has lost, either in the state of Texas or in the whole United States.
- They have no, and they may not be, they may be moving from state to state.
- States.
- and non-state actors.
- state.
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
Keywords:
cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, information technology, classification officer, job descriptions, state positions, competency-based, information sharing, government efficiency, public sector, private sector, distributed ledger, title registry, real estate, property liens, pilot program, healthcare
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- But let's contrast the tale of two states.
- or state agency, city, town, county, political subdivision of the state, including an automated—I'd
- Or state agency, city, town, county, political subdivision of the state, including an automated license
- asking municipalities in the state, and in some cases the state, to upkeep the costs of these networks
- asking municipalities in the state, and in some cases the state, to upkeep the costs of these networks
Bills:
HB2015 , HB2060 , HB2062 , HB2100 , HB2118 , HB2165 , HB2258 , HB2327 , HB2397 , HB2445 , HB2460 , HB2641 , HB2745 , HB2876 , HB2917 , HB4011 , HB4049 , HB4056 , HB4087 , HCR2013 , HCR2016 , HCR2040 , HCR2044 , HCR2048 , HCR2056
Keywords:
budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, Buffalo Soldiers, monument, commemoration, Arizona, public funding, Wesley Bolin Plaza, military history, historical memorial, small land subdivision, land use