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NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Finance (04/21/2026)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have no idea. No.
  • We have no idea. No. create. We have no idea. No.
  • This policy committee looked at this bill and thought the idea had merit, but the thought of passing
  • Um, and the idea being that again, we don't necessarily have a disagreement with the policy, but we'd
  • being that again, we don't uh, the idea being that again, we don't necessarily<00:48:12.920> have
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 03/19/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this idea of service is not just time at West Point, but it is something that is part of who he is
  • don't know how many of you or us have actually jumped out of a perfectly working airplane, but the idea
  • SO THIS IDEA OF SERVICE IS NOT JUST TIME AT WEST POINT.
  • And Cadet Shin again represents the best that the community has to offer: an idea of service, of...
  • So the idea here is, there is a penalty attached to not doing this, and the idea of that penalty is that
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Major Brittany Wooten, then took up Senate Resolution No. 1749 designating March 19, 2026, as West Point Day in New York State. Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Senator Skoufis, Minority Leader Ortt, and several other senators spoke in support of West Point, its cadets, and the academy’s history and role in national service. Colonel Daniel R. Stuewe, commander of U.S. Army Garrison West Point, also addressed the chamber, emphasizing the long-standing partnership between West Point and New York and the academy’s mission to develop leaders of character. The resolution was adopted, and the West Point Day observance included recognition of cadets and academy staff. The Senate then moved through a calendar of bills, passing measures including amendments to the Public Health Law, Election Law, Executive Law, Penal Law, Elder Law, Real Property Tax Law, General Municipal Law, and Public Authorities Law. Several bills drew brief explanations of vote or debate. Senator Mayer spoke in support of a bill establishing Fred Korematsu Day, framing it as a reminder of the injustice of Japanese American internment and the need to defend civil rights. Senator Ryan supported a bill streamlining the senior citizen property tax exemption process, calling it a way to reduce burdens on older residents. Senator Helming opposed a local government planning mandate as an unfunded mandate, while Senators Walczyk and Martins criticized a housing-related reporting bill as burdensome and ineffective. The most debated item was Calendar 457, a housing-data and reporting bill sponsored by Senator May. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help the state understand zoning and housing capacity, while opponents said it imposed new reporting burdens on municipalities and could penalize poorer communities by threatening CDBG funding. After debate, the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar and ultimately passed by a vote of 37-23. The Senate then adjourned until the next legislative day.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Consumer Protection Restitution Account update 2/18/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, I just want to close by thanking you for making this innovative and transformational idea a reality
  • In the days and weeks ahead, I'm looking forward to partnering with each of you to share some ideas on
  • <00:03:36.080> a innovative and transformational idea a innovative and transformational idea
  • on how we can prevent more some ideas on how we can prevent more scams<00:03:58.959> that<00:
  • To give you an idea of numbers, we have nine consumers with claims over $500,000 each.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee heard an update on the Consumer Protection Restitution Account, also called SPRA, from the Minnesota Attorney General’s office and AARP Minnesota. AARP described the fund as a first-of-its-kind consumer fraud restitution program that should encourage scam reporting, give the AG’s office more incentive to pursue cases, and provide financial recovery to victims, especially older adults. The AG’s office explained that the fund is financed by 50% of consumer enforcement recoveries up to $5 million per year, plus unclaimed or undistributable restitution, and said about $4.6 million had been deposited since July 1, 2025, largely from a Johnson & Johnson settlement. Jessica Whitney outlined how claims are processed: consumers file complaints, the office obtains a court order, then determines whether defendants have collectible assets before distributing funds in chronological order based on the date of the court order. She said the first major case is Woodbury Dental Arts, a defunct dental clinic whose patients filed more than 300 claims; the office estimates about 75% are likely valid, is reviewing them, and hopes to issue checks within a month. She also described upcoming cases involving High Road Builders and another home remodeling contractor, along with more than 100 individual fraud complaints, including nine claims totaling more than $5.2 million. Committee members raised concerns about delays, communication with constituents, and whether victims know if their cases are being processed. Whitney said the office is trying to improve outreach through press releases, community visits, senior centers, AARP, and Commerce senior outreach. She also flagged two possible legislative issues: restitution that cannot be distributed may not be subject to the $5 million cap, and the statute’s prohibition on pro rata payments may need reconsideration because available funds appear insufficient to pay all claims in full. The office said it would provide a fuller report in October and continue processing claims this fiscal year.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 18, 2026

Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Transcript Highlights:
  • And um we had presented the idea of when we were working on implementation with the clerks on House Enrolled
  • And um we had presented<00:02:18.879> the<00:02:19.120> idea<00:02:19.440> of<00
  • :02:19.680> when<00:02:19.920> we<00:02:20.080> were presented the idea of when
  • we were presented the idea of when we were working<00:02:20.879> on<00:02:21.120> implementation
  • The idea was, in fact, to say, because this is a uniform law, but you know courts can look to see what
Bills: SF0114, SF0102, SF0117
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Commerce and Economic Development Jan 30th, 2026 at 07:51 pm

House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yeah, Madam Chair, Representative Matthews, I think that's a great idea.
  • I think that's a great idea. I think... Parking.
  • Yeah, Madam Chair, Representative Matthews, I think that's a great idea.
  • And I loved the idea. It's had a lot. I love the idea.
  • I love the idea.
Keywords: 996, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability 12/4/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:10:11.440> have<00:10:11.600> a<00:10:11.760> better<00:10:11.920> idea
  • <00:10:12.160> to in time. we'll have a better idea to in time. we'll have a better idea to
  • We'll have a better idea to know, and we'll be able to, in the session, put those forward.
  • 00:16:04.639> no showing up on this because we have no showing up on this because we have no idea
  • and our responsibility is to make idea and our responsibility is to make sure<00:16:07.040> that<
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The meeting centered on Minnesota’s budget outlook, with the governor and budget officials saying the state remains in a stronger fiscal position than expected despite national economic uncertainty. He emphasized that Minnesota has a surplus, historic rainy-day funds, and continued economic growth, and said the administration plans to continue budgeting over the horizon, using inflation assumptions and long-term planning to avoid abrupt cuts. He also defended last year’s budget compromises and said another budget proposal would be released early next year. A major theme was the governor’s criticism of President Trump and federal actions, which he said were creating economic chaos and harming Minnesotans. He condemned Trump’s comments about Somali Minnesotans and the state, called them racist and dangerous, and argued that elected officials should denounce such rhetoric. He also raised concerns about federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, saying masked agents were causing fear and confusion and that state and local law enforcement lacked communication from federal authorities. The governor and commissioners also discussed fraud in state programs, saying the state has paused certain programs for 90 days and brought in independent forensic auditors to determine the scope of losses. He said the administration is using new stop-payment authority and referrals to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to prevent and prosecute fraud, while avoiding broad cuts to programs that help children, families, and vulnerable Minnesotans. In response to questions, he said the fraud total is not yet known, the audit should conclude around the end of January, and the state will use the findings to add safeguards and address program growth and health care cost pressures in the upcoming session.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Again, I'm not here to beat you up, or I'm just trying to kind of get a full idea of what's going on
  • That's really an idea that needs to be looked at throughout the state.
  • Or American Legion, once they come together, they create really good ideas and can help the community
  • I think you may take some of these ideas with Representative Lundstrom.
  • So those types of little things I think go a long way, and it was a great idea.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 27th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • But that just gives you an idea of the magnitude of, of what, um.
  • Um, it just gives you an idea of the impact that Medicaid has. Medicaid is everywhere in the state.
  • So I think we're famous as a legislature of good ideas that we don't ever allow to grow into because
  • Uh, gets a little bit more worked out and we have a better idea of what, um, to actually expect over
  • I think everybody's got an idea of what behavioral health is.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials May 29th, 2025

Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the idea of depressurizing them and controlling the emissions is what NNSA is proposing, and because
  • , any and all ideas, uh, from the legislature to help us, um.
  • Uh, but we are starting to see more people contact, more companies contact us with the idea that they
  • So that was the idea. Give us a runway. If you recall, Mr.
  • So anyway, so that's, I just thought that was a really great idea and, and That we're characterizing
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so the idea around having this vision is being able to take that step back and think about all of
  • And the idea around this is that it kind of ties with number three, where we know that there’s a lot
  • We're not generating new ideas at this point. Vicki. Go on.
  • I'm, yeah, I'm kind of at a loss for ideas, so I'm sorry. Why?
  • And let's take that idea offline.
Summary: The committee met for its final session before submitting a report to the governor and legislature, with introductions from state officials, legislators, advocates, providers, and facilitators. Staff explained that the meeting would focus on finalizing the committee’s strategic priorities and recommendations for a five-year behavioral health plan centered on prevention, early intervention, and community-based services. Members reviewed the draft overarching priorities, including the need for a statewide behavioral health vision and an executive-level role to coordinate behavioral health across agencies, and discussed how those priorities should reflect people with lived experience, families, and community voice. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the draft recommendations and how they should be organized and worded. Members raised concerns that the document was too aspirational and not specific enough, and several suggested moving more detailed actions under the broader priorities rather than leaving them in a separate section. There was also discussion about the use of the term “evidence-based,” with tribal representatives and others asking for language that also recognizes practice-based evidence, promising practices, cultural specificity, and flexibility in funding and implementation. Members also discussed clarifying “early intervention,” adding examples such as universal screening, outpatient access, primary care integration, and home visiting, and ensuring the plan reflects accountability and community feedback. Other edits included clarifying credentialing recommendations to distinguish between licensure and payer credentialing, adding mentorship as a workforce retention strategy, and broadening Medicaid-centric language to include carriers and insurers more generally. Staff noted the report would be revised and sent back out for review by May 22, with comments due by May 27, in order to meet the June 1 submission deadline. No public comment was offered, and the meeting ended with thanks to members and facilitators for their work.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate State and Local Government Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • So our idea was let's just, can we simply add West Fargo to the leadership and let them have a voice
  • But just a crazy idea: what if this had a two- or four-year sunset clause?
  • Madam Chair, I actually like the idea of the bill. Is it workable? Funny that Ms.
  • So tell me why I should think this is a good idea. And I know you don't.
  • would be under this, so just to kind of give you an idea of a number.
Bills: HB1162
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1162, which would add the West Fargo mayor as a voting member of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority board. The sponsor and Fargo’s mayor argued West Fargo has grown into a major regional water stakeholder and should have a formal vote, while members questioned the board structure and why the change was not framed more specifically. The bill was supported in testimony, closed without opposition, and received a 6-0 do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 1259 on annual legislative sessions and session structure. Members adopted an amendment that left the structure and logistics of sessions to legislative management rather than prescribing details in statute, after discussion about flexibility, committee workload, annual versus biennial sessions, and concerns about preserving debate and committee process. The amended bill received a 4-2 do pass recommendation, with some members voting no because they preferred a different committee recommendation or had concerns about the broader change. House Bill 1254, which would allow any North Dakota resident to obtain a State Library card, drew supportive testimony from the bill sponsor and State Library staff. They said the change would align law with current practice and expand access to books, e-materials, and other resources statewide, including for military families and out-of-state state employees. The committee closed the hearing and approved the bill 6-0. The committee also considered House Bill 1469, which narrows financial disclosure requirements so only business or trust interests directly related to the office sought or held must be disclosed. After brief discussion that the change would reduce unnecessary disclosure burdens, the committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a 6-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 1368, dealing with administrative rules and the standard for challenging them, was opposed by committee counsel as too broad and legally problematic; the committee rejected it on a 4-2 do not pass vote. Finally, House Bill 1219, which would reduce the required perpetual care fund set-aside for certain cemeteries from 20% to 10%, received supportive testimony from the sponsor, cemetery representatives, and local users, but also concern about long-term fund health. The committee ultimately recommended do pass on a 5-1 vote.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 25, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • In other words, we're saying that these ideas should not be part of a teacher preparation program.
  • That's the idea of the bill. Thank you. Representative Cruz, you're recognized. Thank you, Chair.
  • So the 12-month idea certainly seemed like an idea that would work for this particular bill for the nature
  • Is there a—do you have any ideas of how you would know if coercion occurs or doesn't occur?
  • One, I just wanted to address the idea that it...
Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up four bills. The first, HB 875 on educator preparation, would align teacher-prep programs under a uniform core curriculum, create a competency-based coaching program (CERT), standardize mentor and clinical educator requirements, allow certain certification waivers, and establish a Florida Institute of Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College subject to appropriation. Debate focused heavily on language in the bill related to systemic racism, identity politics, privilege, and historical distortion, with supporters saying the bill is about pedagogy and opponents warning it could limit discussion of important historical and social topics. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably, 12-4. The committee then considered PCS for HB 541 on minimum wage requirements, which would allow employees to knowingly and voluntarily waive the state minimum wage for up to 12 months in certain structured work-based training settings. Supporters argued it would expand access to training and career pathways for inexperienced workers and help address labor shortages, while opponents said it could depress wages, invite coercion, and conflict with the state constitution’s minimum wage provisions. Public testimony included opposition from workers and labor groups and support from NFIB. The bill was reported favorably, 12-4. Next, PCS for HB 681 on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program funding was presented as a transparency and accountability measure to improve funding reporting and address bargaining issues between education agencies and program providers. Support came from industry groups and the ranking member, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition, 16-0. Finally, PCS for HB 1105 on education and Bright Futures would broaden Gold Seal Vocational eligibility, align CTE diploma requirements with Bright Futures, add AP Capstone as an automatic qualifier, and remove barriers for certain military and public service families. The committee supported the bill, which was reported favorably, 15-0. The meeting ended after a correction to the record on one public comment card and adjournment.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • The idea that Californians should get their fair share of federal dollars, should be able to have their
  • Understanding the idea that in population health the total health of a community is measured by those
  • So we know the tax credit idea.
  • What other ideas are out there in terms of addressing this situation? Department of Finance.
  • Do we have any idea of what that could potentially look like?
Keywords: 988, house, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Revenue Committee, June 8, 2026 - PM

Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we did look at the idea of having a floor so that, you know, it would be for properties either a
  • >> Yeah, I'll make that motion, and anybody has clever ideas how to amend it, I would look forward to
  • that and I think some of those ideas will<00:54:15.760> come<00:54:15.920> forward<00:
  • [laughter] I would second that idea.
  • And that was the idea that we had, and it's still a good idea.
Keywords: 916, all
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Child Custody Review Task Force Apr 13th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • But I think that's a great idea, making sure that we have diversity geographically for sure. Mr.
  • Everybody sounds like that's a great idea.
  • I understand the idea of trying to do everything in one bill, and I get that.
  • Beth, do you want to just give us an idea where we go from here now?
  • And I think that an idea of... ...tinker on the smaller items so much.
Summary: The Child Custody Review Task Force met to approve prior minutes and then worked through draft legislation related to a possible family court study committee. The group discussed the proposed 15-member committee’s makeup in detail, including whether to add parent representation, judges, family law section members, child support, clerks of court, domestic violence advocates, and other stakeholders. The task force ultimately agreed to keep the committee at 15 members, reduce the legislative membership from eight to six, add two judges from different districts, add two family law section members with rural and urban representation, include one parent subject to a custody order, and replace the mental health professional with a clerk of court representative appointed through the trial court administrator’s office. The draft was also revised to keep domestic violence advocacy representation and to clarify that the study could consider juvenile court issues as part of the family court umbrella. The committee voted to approve the revised draft and recommend it to Legislative Management, with one recorded “no” vote from Judge Hovey after the meeting resumed. The task force then turned to a second draft dealing with requiring participation in a family transition program, which was renamed in discussion to a parenting education course. Members debated whether the bill should simply refer to an existing program like Parents Forever or instead specify broader education about the court process, parental rights, co-parenting, and related issues. Some members supported the requirement as a way to reduce conflict and improve understanding of the system, while others raised concerns about vague language, cost to parents, lack of exemptions, and whether the bill was too open-ended or potentially duplicative of other legislation. The discussion became lengthy and unresolved, with the drafter noting that more specific direction would be needed to revise the bill. The transcript cuts off before a final vote or action on this second draft is shown.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee - Morning Session Dec 17th, 2025

A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • things that, you know, we didn't, I think, when we all walked in the office that morning, we had no idea
  • And the idea of those easements is to prevent people from doing, building, or doing things that affect
  • And our idea is to show them it's... the idea is to get more nutrient dense food that's locally grown
  • And our idea is to show them it's...
  • The idea is if you remove cedars, we know from wildfires that anecdotally people tell us the springs
Summary: The meeting began with a budget presentation from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Secretary Blaine Arthur and Deputy Commissioner Jan Lee described the agency’s divisions and recent efforts to improve efficiency, including expanded online licensing, electronic veterinary inspection certificates, and a new laboratory information system. They highlighted youth and workforce programs, local food initiatives for schools, market development efforts, and ongoing animal health concerns such as avian influenza, equine herpesvirus, and the threat of New World screwworm. They also discussed staffing, turnover, and uncertainty around federal cooperative agreement funding, while noting they were not requesting new or additional appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. Members asked about meat inspection staffing, the use of one-time forestry firefighting funds, biosecurity and national security coordination, and agency staffing levels. The department said meat inspection was currently in good shape but dependent on federal funding stability, and explained that prior firefighting dollars had been used for equipment purchases. They also said they work with state and federal partners, including DHS and FBI, on threat preparedness and have reduced turnover by adjusting salaries and maintaining staffing at or below prior levels. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission then presented its budget and program overview. Staff described the agency’s long history and current work in water quality, flood control, soil health, unpaved roads, wetlands, and woody species control, especially eastern red cedar removal. They emphasized data-driven, voluntary conservation practices, citing stream cleanups, flood-control dam benefits, pond cleanouts during drought, and the Cherry-Peach watershed project as examples of programs that improve water resources and reduce wildfire risk. The agency said its workload has grown significantly and requested funding for critical dam repairs, local conservation district staffing, continued unpaved roads work, and expansion of woody species control statewide. Members asked about county matching for road and dam projects, who to contact about flooding roads, sediment removal from pond cleanouts, and the effectiveness of county training programs. Commission staff explained that county in-kind work can count as match, local conservation districts are the first point of contact, and the road training has produced measurable savings and better maintenance practices. They also clarified that “high hazard” dams are those where failure could threaten people or infrastructure downstream, not necessarily dams that are structurally failing.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • IDEA? I mean, is that—are you saying that includes meals?
  • ., and the idea that we have a significant issue there within the state.
  • The idea is that this will be self-sufficient once it's up and running. Thank you.
  • But I mean, to really see this and say, "Okay, yeah, here's some new ideas," right?
  • I had no idea how much they were spending on leasing heavy operating equipment.
Keywords: 996, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 May 16th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, we have no idea of the context of this school district.
  • Idea.
  • And that's because many of our best bills and our best ideas were...
  • That's a great idea. They get it wrong, as you heard.
  • It dealt with the idea of making it more flexible for our schools.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 14th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the idea that people have a choice of actually going to their precinct to vote.
  • And so the idea was to give people in counties as much choice.
  • And they have some very good ideas about how to approach this.
  • The first red flag in the bill was the idea that some then not a one-size-fits-all situation.
  • The first red flag in the bill was the idea that some The first red flag in the bill was the idea that
Summary: The committee first adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 30 and then voted to report the substituted bill favorably to the full Senate; the roll call showed six ayes and one nay, with later unanimous-consent corrections noted for additional aye votes. The committee also reported Senate Bill 801 favorably to the full Senate by an eight-to-one vote. Both bills were left with no further action in the meeting after the votes. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2595 by Senator Middleton and Senate Bill 2876 by Chairman Hughes, both aimed at addressing masked harassment and riot-related conduct. Supporters said the bills would deter intimidation, protect public order, and respond to recent protests and anti-Semitic incidents, while opponents from civil rights, disability, and advocacy groups argued the measures were overly broad, could chill peaceful protest, and would burden people who wear masks for religious, medical, or disability-related reasons. Public testimony was taken on both bills, and both were left pending after testimony closed. Senate Bill 2753, by Senator Hall, proposed consolidating early voting and election day into a single continuous in-person voting period with common procedures and equipment, while preserving countywide voting and mail voting. The Secretary of State’s office said the bill could improve ballot secrecy and simplify administration, though witnesses raised concerns about ballot privacy, logistics, and access for disabled voters; some county election officials were neutral or supportive of the concept, while others opposed it as confusing or potentially burdensome. The bill was left pending after extensive testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2225 on allowing spirit-based ready-to-drink beverages to be sold in grocery and convenience stores, with supporters arguing the law should focus on alcohol content rather than the source of the alcohol and that the bill would modernize an outdated code. Later, Senate Bill 1540, which would add election officials and related workers to confidentiality protections, drew support from county election officials who described threats and harassment, though one witness suggested the bill’s language may need technical adjustment to better match its intent. Finally, Senate Bill 2382, concerning statewide voter registration systems and offline counties, drew opposition from county election administrators and vendors who warned about capacity, cybersecurity, and single-point-of-failure risks, while others suggested a phased approach or API-based integration; the transcript ends with testimony still open on that bill.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Health Mar 17th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are there any particular programs, or, um, is there some idea somebody had that they've been told no
  • So basically anything to keep a nurse safe, but currently it has to be a new idea. Correct.
  • Let me ask you about the idea here, which is to do a warning label, right?
  • Great idea. I wanna ask about the rulemaking authority.
  • The idea is you're in Texas.
Bills: HB163, HB 296