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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:05 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

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  • He also owns Skyview 2U Drone Services in Alamogordo.
  • Thank you so much for your service to our community. Welcome to the House.
  • To Aging and Long-Term Services, to many, many others. Mr.
  • That would endanger some of those increases in services? Mr.
  • Committee. ...and Human Services Committee.
Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25, HB9, SB2, SB19
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • As a part of your service on the Education Committee, Process a lot of data about independent school
  • Their services? Yes, I've had them draw amendments in the past and...
  • It's been 20 years since you've utilized their services.
Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • narrow down what I might need from a law firm, I spoke with them and said, can you provide those services
  • back with me later and said that they no longer have anyone in-house who can provide those types of services
Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's say you've got subs that are clearing out the. right away, and they probably have a master services
  • I may give him a clear line over in West Texas, but I'm not doing a master of services where I have a
  • for allocation to the finance commission to support research financial education, and counseling services
  • Thank you members, 3085 is a continuation of the money services omnibus bill where we passed.
  • A stocking company that was contracted to dispose of the blades was unable to perform those services
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • And they probably have a master services agreement with you, I'm assuming.
  • Well, I have MSA with that one guy because I may do several different projects under a master services
  • I may have him clear line over in West Texas, but I'm not doing a master services where I have a series
  • for allocation to the Finance Commission to support research, financial education, and counseling services
  • recognizes the sponsor, Senator Johnson: Thank you members. 3805 is a continuation of the money services
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's say you've got subs that are clearing out the right-of-way, and they probably have a master services
  • Well, I have an MSA with that one guy, because I may do several different projects under a master services
  • But I'm not doing a master services agreement where I have a series of contractors doing a myriad of
  • for allocation to the Finance Commission to support research, financial education, and counseling services
  • House Bill 3805 is a continuation of the money services omnibus bill we passed last session to bring
Summary: The committee first took up pending business and favorably reported several House bills without opposition, including HB 11, HB 132, HB 1041, HB 1606, HB 2286, and HB 5061. Each was moved out of committee with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then heard HB 3306, which would extend existing construction-contract indemnity exceptions to electric infrastructure construction, maintenance, and vegetation management work for electric utilities and transmission and distribution utilities. The sponsor said the bill would reduce litigation and insurance costs for ratepayers, while construction industry witnesses argued it would shift liability onto subcontractors and create broad-form indemnity in a way Texas law has generally prohibited since 2011. HB 3306 was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4739, a Comptroller-requested cleanup bill to repeal an outdated Finance Code provision requiring remittance of a portion of certain delinquency charges to the state, and HB 3803, HB 3804, and HB 3806, all Department of Banking-requested cleanup bills dealing with confidentiality and supervision rules for perpetual care funds, state banks, and trust companies. Those bills were briefly explained and left pending without testimony. HB 4219, aimed at improving Public Information Act compliance by requiring timely notice when records do not exist or are being withheld, allowing complaints to the Attorney General, and imposing training and fee consequences for noncompliance, drew support from a journalist and a policy analyst and was also left pending. The committee then heard HB 4238 on coerced debt and identity theft. The sponsor explained that the committee substitute narrows the bill to court-ordered findings of identity theft/coerced debt, gives collectors seven business days to stop collection activity, and removes a section to avoid litigation over court orders. A law professor and a family violence advocate testified in strong support, describing coerced debt as a barrier for domestic violence and elder abuse survivors trying to rebuild credit and access housing, jobs, and utilities. The bill was left pending. HB 1522, which would require local governments to post meeting notices three business days in advance and make budget materials more accessible online and in physical form, also drew support, though a school business officials representative raised concerns about the timing language, proposed-budget wording, and taxpayer impact statements for school districts; the bill was left pending after discussion. Later, the committee heard additional pending bills, including a PUC background-check bill that would expand the commission’s authority to check current employees and contractors and obtain FBI criminal history information, HB 3805 updating money services business regulation, HB 431 extending HOA solar-panel protections to solar tiles, and HB 3228 and HB 3229 on wind and solar recycling financial assurance and recycler solvency. HB 3228 received support from a Sierra Club witness who said recycling and disposal plans are needed for end-of-life renewable energy equipment, and HB 3229 was described as requiring recyclers to show financial resources at 125 percent through a letter of credit or bond. These bills were heard and left pending.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's say you've got subs that are clearing out the right-of-way, and they probably have a master services
  • But I'm not doing a master services agreement where I have a series of contractors doing a myriad of
  • Well, I have MSA with that one guy, because I may do several different projects under a master services
  • But I'm not doing a master services where I have a series of contractors doing a myriad of different
  • HB 3805 is a continuation of the money services omnibus bill that we passed last session to bring Texas
Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and first took up pending business, reporting several House bills favorably to the full Senate, including HB 11, HB 132, HB 1041, HB 1606, HB 2286, and HB 5061, with some also recommended for the local and uncontested or contested calendars. The committee then heard and left pending HB 3306, which would extend construction-contract indemnity exceptions to electric infrastructure work, including construction, maintenance, and vegetation management for utilities. Supporters said it would align utility infrastructure work with public works and reduce litigation and ratepayer costs, while opponents argued it would shift liability onto subcontractors and create broad-form indemnity concerns. Members also heard HB 4739, a Comptroller-requested cleanup bill repealing an outdated Finance Code provision tied to delinquency charges on retail charge accounts, and left it pending without testimony. The committee then considered several Department of Banking cleanup bills, including HB 3803, HB 3804, and HB 3806, all left pending after brief explanations and no public opposition. HB 4219, dealing with public information requests, drew support from a journalist and a policy analyst who said it would improve transparency by requiring timely responses, notice when records do not exist, and training or fee consequences for noncompliance; it was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4238, a committee substitute addressing coerced debt and identity theft, which would bar collection of certain debts from victims who obtain a qualifying court order. A law professor and a family violence advocate supported the bill as narrow, protective relief for domestic violence and elder abuse survivors, and it was left pending. Other bills heard and left pending included HB 1522 on local government budget meeting posting and taxpayer impact disclosures, HB 4344 authorizing background checks for PUC employees and contractors, HB 3805 updating money services business regulation, HB 431 extending solar-panel HOA protections to solar tiles, HB 3228 and HB 3229 on wind and solar recycling financial assurance, and HB 1922 clarifying the accrual date for construction defect claims under right-to-repair law. The committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 28th, 2025

Public Health

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  • For one city where we did not have an ambulance service, we contracted with a private ambulance service
  • A physician can delegate the acts of services to... All right.
  • Thank you for your service, your time, and leadership. Thank you.
  • By the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
  • be provided with such services by midwives.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • of Title II of the Texas Health and Safety Code by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services
  • Health and Human Services to establish and maintain a sickle cell disease registry to aid in the cure
  • Bringing in social services is important. determining what the decision from the family is about.
  • According to data from the Health and Human Services Commission, doctors have reported. performing 151
  • We moved back to Texas after my husband's Air Force service to start a family near Grand parents, uncles
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services. On Health and Human Services.
  • services.
  • We provide jail health services in addition to behavioral health services.
  • and HIV services.
  • Coming back to social service.
Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services heard an overview of the expected California budget and program impacts from H.R. 1, including changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility, redeterminations, work requirements, immigration-related coverage rules, retroactive coverage limits, and reductions in federal matching for certain services and provider financing mechanisms. DHCS and CDSS described implementation plans focused on automation, data matching, clearer communications, county training, and outreach, while noting that many federal details are still pending. The Legislative Analyst’s Office also reviewed how H.R. 1 could increase pressure on county indigent care systems, explaining the history of county responsibility under Section 17000, 1991 realignment, and AB 85, and warning that counties may face large increases in uninsured residents seeking care without corresponding funding flexibility. An independent policy expert urged consideration of a more standardized statewide approach to indigent care and raised questions about governance, benefits, and financing. Department witnesses estimated substantial coverage losses and fiscal effects: DHCS projected major Medi-Cal disenrollment tied to work requirements, six-month renewals, narrowed immigrant eligibility, and reduced retroactive coverage, while CDSS estimated large CalFresh benefit losses and a significant increase in administrative workload and payment accuracy pressure. Members questioned how exemptions would work for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, undocumented residents, and cash workers, and asked about the effect on the CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Benefit Pilot and on county administrative funding. Officials said they would use available data and self-attestation where possible, but acknowledged that many cases would require manual screening and that the county workload estimates remain in dispute. They also said the state is still evaluating the impact of H.R. 1 on provider taxes and state-directed payments, which could create additional budget pressure. County representatives from Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Tulare, and San Bernardino described major local consequences if H.R. 1 is implemented as written. They warned of higher uninsured rates, more strain on emergency rooms and public hospitals, increased homelessness and food insecurity, and a likely need to rebuild or expand county indigent care programs that were largely scaled back after the ACA. Counties said they are already freezing hiring, cutting positions, reducing overtime, deferring spending, and launching outreach and coordination efforts with managed care plans and community partners, but argued that these steps are not enough without additional state support. Several counties backed the California County Welfare Directors Association’s request for $373 million in General Fund support for eligibility work and asked for a CalFresh match waiver to soften the new county share of administrative costs; Los Angeles and Santa Clara also emphasized that their local revenue measures would not close the projected gaps. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
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  • Her essay was 'Service and Sacrifice to Life and Legacy of CL Daniel.'
  • The service announced roll call on the hall. Roll call is now in progress.
  • Service announced, roll call is now in progress.
  • services and would be available to the 911 funding from the federal government.
  • This is an act relating to emergency medical services.
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  • Now, he began his career in public service well before he enlisted in the Army.
  • His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, among others.
  • He retired in 2000, but he decided that his public service would continue on by earning a law degree
  • Her essay was Service and Sacrifice to the Life and Legacy of C. L. Daniel.
  • Not much, but I would like to say this just makes our ambulance service be considered essential services
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week Colonel Stanley L. Evans, Oklahoma City Young Professionals, state contest winners for America’s 250th anniversary, and a long series of page introductions. The chamber then moved into floor action on a large number of measures, many of them Senate bills and House joint resolutions dealing with administrative rules and agency oversight, public safety, education, health, agriculture, business, and tax policy. Among the major bills discussed were SB 1543 on aggregating multiple DUI charges within one year into a single felony case, HB 1933 on nitrous oxide violations, SB 1859 creating an OSBI Cybercrimes and Fraud Unit, SB 237 on ad valorem tax NAICS code changes, SB 2065 designating pollinator-related state symbols, SB 44 extending nonprofit sales tax exemptions to contractors, SB 2030 updating automated expungement procedures, SB 2045 expanding the Grow Your Own education program, and several water and agriculture measures including SB 1509, SB 1314, and SB 2071. Members also considered multiple joint resolutions approving permanent administrative rules for education, energy and agriculture, business and commerce, health agencies, and building code rules, with Kendricks explaining that some major rules were separated out for transparency and, in one case, a cost mitigation agreement had been reached. Testimony and debate were generally brief and focused on clarifying amendments. Several authors explained that amendments were added to address constitutionality, remove outdated or incorrect language, or reflect negotiated changes with agencies and stakeholders. Notable discussion included concerns about forum shopping in SB 1543, questions about the scope of the Grow Your Own program in SB 2045, and clarification that SB 1618’s pretrial report language had been changed to a public safety report agreed to by sheriffs and district attorneys. The House adopted numerous amendments without objection and passed the bills by wide margins, including some unanimous or near-unanimous votes, while a few measures drew more opposition, such as SB 1403, SB 1509, SB 2071, and SB 1618. The House also adopted HCR 1027 setting sine die adjournment for Thursday, May 14, and adjourned until the next day, May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • I do agree with you we need to ensure continuity of services during this transition time.
  • They have adult protective services. They have child support services. They have SNAP.
  • They're both using the same financial dollars to do some of the same services.
  • Again, I think I mentioned this before during the transition, most of the services will services will
  • President, this bill is about DHS and child protective services. The senator made his ruling.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • services that we may have fallen through the cracks.
  • and Family and Children's Services out of Tulsa.
  • for these services that when they go out and tow vehicles off and clean up?
  • It's the highway remediation and cleanup services.
  • I think there are some wreckers that have expanded their services, not just to the wrecking services
Summary: The Senate first handled several gallery introductions recognizing visiting groups, including Muskogee Day, domestic violence advocates, Wagner High School leadership students, the Bixby Chamber and football team, and the Heartland Home Educators co-op. The chamber also adopted a motion to suspend debate rules for the remainder of the day so third-reading bills could be debated under shortened time limits. Senate Bill 134, which shortens the waiting period for Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System retirees to return to public employment from one year to six months, drew questions about “double dipping,” actuarial impact, and workforce shortages. The author said the bill was requested by the Association of County Commissioners to help counties retain experienced workers, noted an actuarial estimate that the system would drop from 107% to 105% funded, and explained there were no special safeguards beyond existing limits. The bill advanced and then passed 47-0. Senate Bill 196, a measure naming multiple bridges, highways, and interchanges for veterans, law enforcement officers, and other honorees, was presented as a personal bill by the author, including a bridge named for his grandfather. After brief questions, it advanced and passed 47-0. Senate Bill 1636, which allows immediate family members or similar individuals to request OSBI review of cold homicide cases after a local law enforcement case-file review, also advanced after questions about eligibility, timing, and workload; supporters said it would give families a path to seek answers in long-unsolved cases. It passed 47-0. The chamber then considered Senate Bill 1725, which addresses expressive activity on higher-education campuses by allowing content-neutral security fees, limiting discipline to narrowly defined harassment, and requiring free speech training for first-year students. Debate centered on campus free speech, university accountability, and whether the bill would add costs or sufficient enforcement; it passed 40-17 and was advanced as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 1726, a companion bill requiring training for graduate assistants who teach, emphasizing classroom management, academic integrity, and viewpoint neutrality, passed 41-7 and was also advanced as an emergency measure. Finally, Senate Bill 259, a long-debated water bill requiring metering or approved measuring devices for groundwater use, drew extensive discussion over costs, property rights, regional differences, and regulation of irrigators; the bill was advanced to final passage after a 34-8 vote, with debate continuing at the end of the transcript.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jul 11th, 2025

Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

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  • resources and delaying the the operational you know commencement of their projects and delivering services
  • So some of the information regarding some of our language service gaps you've seen in the county of San
  • And they may not have access, even culturally or economically or regionally, to the services and supports
  • really do the math on an APR level so it's really important now the partnership that We have both with ABA
  • thank you so much for everything that you're doing. to kind of champion more and more to provide services
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 11th, 2025

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  • flat-out taking money or they have taken money from the consumer and offered them no legitimate legal services
  • That was a case where lawyers were running an ad for what costs of legal services.
  • It's very unlike what the ABA does.
  • are unlicensed practice of law department is working with our communications department on public service
  • You know, it seems that almost every second, 3rd, 4003th billboard is for legal services, oftentimes
Keywords: 999, senate, all