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AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE-SENATE AND HOUSE Apr 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And we hope that you continue to be successful. And we hope to see you back.
- Good afternoon, committee. My name is Brad and I.
- I hope you’re thinking of your questions.
- I hope to have the money in hand sometime in April. Yet.
- I hope to have the money in hand sometime in April.
Summary:
The committee heard extensive public testimony from youth advocates and public health speakers urging action on vaping. Witnesses said flavored products and social media are driving youth use in Arkansas, described nicotine addiction and health harms, and asked lawmakers to prohibit vaping in public indoor spaces, align vape rules with smoke-free laws, and expand prevention efforts. Committee members thanked the speakers and encouraged them to continue building support for future legislation.
The main presentation was an overview of Arkansas’s Rural Health Transformation Program, a five-year federal initiative funded through CMS. State officials said Arkansas received about $209 million for the first year and may receive roughly $1 billion over five years if performance is strong. They emphasized that the program is intended for targeted, locally driven transformation rather than general operating support, debt relief, or new construction, and outlined four initiatives: Heart, PACT, Rise, and Thrive, focused on prevention, access and coordination, workforce development, and technology. Officials said applications would open in the spring, with a reimbursement-based process and a goal of launching all four initiatives by June.
Members asked detailed questions about eligibility, rural definitions, school gardens, faith-based and nonprofit partnerships, mobile clinics, EMS, behavioral health, residency slots, and whether urban providers serving rural patients could apply. Officials said the program would favor regional collaboration, could support targeted renovations and expansion of existing programs, and would allow residency growth and some equipment or infrastructure purchases, but not food purchases or permanent new construction. They also said a committee of state health and finance officials would review applications, with heavy technical assistance and an expectation of quick turnaround.
The committee also reviewed two DHS/Health Department rules. One implemented Medicaid and CHIP coverage and care coordination for eligible incarcerated youth before and after release, including targeted case management and screening services, with no public comments received. The other updated audiology licensing rules to reflect recent acts expanding scope of practice and changing the renewal deadline. Both rules were reviewed without objection, and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pet shop sale of cats and dogs 3/10/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Judiciary, Finance, and Civil Law Committee.
- Welcome to the committee.
- </c> Welcome to the committee.
- Thank you. and I hope that uh we're all very and I hope that uh we're all very conscientious<00:12:38.480
- So I hope the bill satisfies the Norris.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:19:01.000><c> I</c> Mr chair and members of the committee I Mr chair and members of the committee
- </c><00:19:24.640><c> please</c> close wel welcome to committee please close wel welcome to committee
- </c><00:29:52.679><c> so</c> uh and and laid over in committee so uh and and laid over in committee so
- </c> thank you again for this bill I hope thank you again for this bill I hope that<00:49:04.160><c>
- </c><00:52:41.599><c> lead</c> the committee lead the committee lead Howard<00:52:43.839><c> uh</c><00
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chair Hurtado and committee members.
- We hope to have it done soon, and we hope to be able to move as quickly as we can because we can't afford
- And we hope.
- Questions from committee members? No. Okay.
- Questions from committee members? No. Okay.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- That said, we hope as you committee members dig into this, you might be able to look at modifying the
- That said, we hope as you committee members dig into this, you might be able to look at modifying the
- That said, we hope as you committee members dig into this, you might be able to look at modifying the
- That said, we hope as you committee members dig into this, you might be able to look at modifying the
- That said, we hope as you committee members dig into this, you might be able to look at modifying the
Committee:
House Education Finance
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Committee on Public Safety is now called to order.
- I’m Senator Jesse Arreguín, and Chair of the committee.
- Welcome to the State Capitol and to our committee hearing.
- And once again, due pass to the Judiciary Committee; amendments will be taken in the Judiciary Committee
- Thank you so much, committee member.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Your position will be included in the committee meeting records.
- I do very get you're recognized to address the committee.
- the committee.
- I've also served on presidential search Advisory Committee Strategic Planning Committee a second term
- I hope so.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Market value exclusion increase for some veterans 3/11/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I hope we don't.
- So, as we pass this out of committee, my hope is that you will continue the fight to push it down the
- I hope we don't.
- So, as we pass this out of committee, my hope is that you will continue the fight to push it down the
- this out of committee, if you say<00:19:22.320><c> I,</c><00:19:22.880><c> my</c><00:19:23.120><c> hope
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House transportation committee hears HF795 2/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:15:51.040><c> is</c> for the intent I think um The Hope is for the intent I think um The Hope
- Because we have a full committee and you’ve got 16 members on the committee, so then...
- Because we have a full committee and you’ve got 16 members on the committee, so then...
- Because we have a full committee and you’ve got 16 members on the committee, so then...
- Because we have a full committee and you’ve got 16 members on the committee, so then...
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Transcript Highlights:
- This was the committee I wanted to be on, so it’s a tremendous committee, and you all do tremendous work
- First, I want to thank this committee.
- I hope we can continue the work.
- Let's get this bill out of committee.
- Chair Kennedy, members of the committee, I didn't get to sign up on time, so I came in today hoping I
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a broad slate of disability-related bills. Topics included creating a permanent Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Board (H. 231/S. 134), establishing a system for compensating guardians who serve incapacitated, unbefriended individuals through MassHealth (H. 253/S. 154), expanding Nikki’s Law to require MassHealth day habilitation programs to use the abuse registry (S. 165 and related bills), modernizing and streamlining the Disabled Persons Protection Commission’s statute and procedures (H. 243/S. 139), updating the definition of developmental disability to align more closely with federal law and include people such as those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (H. 276/S. 150), removing outdated and offensive terminology from the General Laws (H. 232/S. 137), and an autism education reform bill (H. 286). Several bills had no sign-ups, and the committee also noted related measures on cueing and prompting in PCA programs (H. 277/S. 157).
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jun 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- OK, well I hope I did it right then.
- I asked whether this committee and other relevant committees would be made aware of the response that
- So I'm hoping that we can do that.
- Chair and members of the committee.
- I hope that makes sense.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, committee members.
- Thank you, Madam Chair and members of the committee.
- Thank you, Madam Chair and members of the committee.
- So my advice and my best hope is vote no now.
- There is one committee stop of two that remain.
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
Summary:
The committee first handled Senate confirmations, hearing two support waivers from the Florida Swimming Pool Association, and then voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees in a block vote. It then took up several bills, adopting amendments and reporting each measure favorably: CS/SB 462 on transportation, which included FDOT authority over speed limits, EV-related funding, MPO changes, workforce grants, and an I-4 widening report; SB 1574 on energy infrastructure investment, creating a PSC mechanism for renewable natural gas infrastructure cost recovery; SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, limiting local government energy-source restrictions; and SB 726 on swatting, adding liability for prosecution/investigation costs and restitution for injuries or property damage. The committee also approved CS/SB 496 on timeshare management and CS/SB 1076 on roof contracting, both with technical or clarifying amendments.
A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 408 on thoroughbred permit holders and decoupling live racing from gaming licenses at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs. Senator Burgess presented a strike-all amendment that would delay decoupling for seven years, with a three-year notice period and a four-year guarantee of racing and current purse/breeder award structures. The sponsor and supporters said the longer runway was intended to create room for negotiations and align Florida with other pari-mutuel operations. The committee heard extensive public testimony, overwhelmingly opposed, from horsemen, breeders, veterinarians, farm owners, sales companies, and related businesses who warned the bill would reduce racing, depress breeding, threaten tens of thousands of jobs, and harm a major agricultural industry. A few speakers, including representatives of the Miccosukee Tribe, opposed the bill as a casino expansion that would benefit out-of-state interests and undermine existing gaming arrangements. No final vote on SB 408 was taken in the portion provided, and the committee continued public testimony after a recess.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chair and committee.
- Thank you, members of the committee.
- Chair and committee members.
- I hope your answer is no, and I hope we move to support this. Thank you for your support on this.
- Thank you again, Chairs and committee.
Bills:
HF474 , HF218 , HF210 , HF441 , HF691 , HF720 , HF1068 , HF1314 , HF1465 , HF1860 , HF2046 , HF1389 , HF2404 , HF2854 , HF2985 , HF3128 , HF3103 , HF778 , HF3125
Committee:
House Capital Investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/6/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I sure hope it comes back, and I hope we can have our school safety vote before that time, because I
- I hope we can go further on that.
- I hope we can go further on that.
- We aren't Education Policy only committee, so we have very, very, very few committee days.
- Committee on House administration.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Arielle Roth, of the District of Columbia, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. Apr 9th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I hope that you will join me in supporting Ariel in a strong bipartisan showing in her home committee
- I sure hope so.
- Committee.
- Committee.
- The committee stands adjourned.
Summary:
During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> committee of the whole under the rule. committee of the whole under the rule.
- </c> to the committee on agriculture. to the committee on agriculture.
- Chip Roy has labored committee.
- We should go to committee. We should have a full-throated debate in committee. We should amend it.
Keywords:
FISA, intelligence, surveillance, national security, privacy, extension, law enforcement, excise tax, heavy trucks, clean vehicles, environmental policy, heavy truck excise tax, truck and trailer tax, federal retail excise tax, FET, highway trust fund, commercial trucks, Class 8 trucks, tractor-trailer, semi-truck
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Senate Finance Committee. Thank you, Mr. Chair, members of the committee.
- Yesterday the claims joint committee met and reviewed the list of claims, and so after that committee
- Chair and committee members.
- <c> committee.
- Um and the finance committee.
Committee:
Senate Finance
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Judiciary Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, Chair, members of the committee.
- I really hope that we can stop this bill now instead of saying, oh, let's see it in the next committee
- I really hope that we can stop this bill now instead of saying, oh, let's see it in the next committee
- Thank you, committee.
- Thank you, committee.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 624, by Senator Yarborough, would allow batterers intervention programs to offer optional supplemental faith-based activities, with no participant required to take part; supporters said it would expand provider options amid a shortage of certified programs, while opponents raised concerns about government speech and mixing religion with court-ordered programming. After debate, the bill was reported favorably 7-2. The committee also considered CS/SB 834, which repeals a 2022 restriction preventing licensed insurance agents from marketing or selling health care sharing ministries; supporters framed it as restoring choice and free speech, while opponents warned about consumer confusion, commissions, and lack of insurance protections. It was reported favorably 8-2.
The committee next approved CS/SB 502, via a strike-all amendment, to give Florida concurrent jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on military installations so juveniles can be handled in state juvenile court rather than federal court; the amendment and bill both passed unanimously. CS/SB 52 also passed unanimously after testimony from church leaders and security personnel supporting an exemption from Class D/G licensing for unpaid armed security volunteers at places of worship. Supporters said the bill would clarify legal gray areas and help churches afford security, while members noted the broader concern that houses of worship need armed protection at all.
Finally, the committee reported favorably SB 840, which revises last year’s emergency/local planning law by narrowing its application after storms from 100 miles to 50 miles of the storm track and exempting certain water, flood, and state/federal planning matters; local government representatives supported the clarification, and the bill passed 9-0. CS/SB 758, as amended, updated the membership of the Justice Administration Commission to better reflect the entities it oversees, and it also passed 9-0. The meeting ended with a recorded affirmative vote from Senator DeSigley on SB 624.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If you need to take a call, please step outside of the committee room.
- If you need to take a call, please step outside of the committee room.
- Committee, it's a great honor to be able to lead our committees off with such a special dedication for
- And I hope that the naming of this in his name brings some hope and some sense of comfort to y'all.
- Any other announcements or business of the committee?
Summary:
The House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works met on March 10 and considered a series of highway, bridge, and ferry naming bills, many honoring deceased public servants, veterans, and community leaders. The committee first heard House Bill 346, which redesignates a portion of U.S. Highway 171 as the Speaker Joe Salter Memorial Highway. Members and witnesses from the Secretary of State’s office offered extensive tributes to Salter’s career in education, legislative service, and state government. The bill was reported favorably without objection.
The committee then took up House Bill 221, which names a proposed Mississippi River bridge crossing connecting LA 1 and LA 30 as the President Donald J. Trump Expressway. Rep. Eccles argued the naming would help draw attention and funding to a long-discussed bridge project and emphasized toll-free, growth-based financing. Some members questioned the political and practical logic, but the bill was reported favorably on a 12-2 vote, with Reps. Murray and Walters voting no. The committee also reported favorably several other memorial naming bills, including HB 356 for the Elward T. Brady Jr. Memorial Bridge, HB 149 for the Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway, HB 148 for the Eugene Washington Memorial Highway, and HB 716 naming the Schaumet Ferry Terminal after Michael C. Ginnart Jr.
Additional measures were amended and reported: HB 355, designating Highway 10 as the Veterans Park Highway, was amended to add “Memorial Highway” and then reported favorably; HB 657, naming portions of LA 182 for Burrick B.J. Lejeune Jr. and Judge Richard T. Dickey Hike Sr., was amended to remove “Memorial” from the designations and reported as amended; HB 675, naming U.S. 425 in Franklin Parish for Assistant Chief Bill Putt Linder, was similarly amended and reported; and HB 384, naming a portion of U.S. 11 as the Dan de Blanc American Hero Highway, was amended to add “Memorial” and reported with amendments. HB 354, renaming the Magnolia Bridge as the Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge, drew emotional testimony from the victim’s parents about his death in a drunk-driving crash and was reported favorably. HB 358, naming a portion of LA 433 for Charles R. Bordelon Sr., was also reported favorably.
At the end of the meeting, the committee voluntarily deferred HB 129, HB 130, HB 360, and HB 401 to a later agenda. The committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I hope I am.
- But I hope that I...
- I hope I'm saying that correctly.
- I hope I got that right.
- I hope I got that right.
Summary:
The subcommittee first heard HB 461, which would allow registered or preregistered students to volunteer at polling locations to earn community service hours, including on weekends. The sponsor and several supporters, including the Duval County Supervisor of Elections and League of Women Voters representatives, said the bill would promote civic education and give students firsthand experience with elections. After brief questions and overwhelmingly supportive testimony, the committee voted unanimously to report HB 461 favorably.
The committee then took up HB 1071, an omnibus education bill described by the sponsor as reinforcing parental rights, student safety, early learning accountability, and oversight of scholarship and instructional programs. Members adopted eight amendments, including provisions on charter school discipline during improvement plans, child care and attendance accountability, medically accurate embryologic/fetal development materials, school space calculations, reading notifications, law enforcement access to campuses and canine units, lab school admissions criteria, and the composition of the FHSAA advisory council. Debate and testimony focused heavily on the bill’s provisions restricting DEI- and activism-related spending, the fetal development video requirement, and the law enforcement amendment; supporters framed the bill as promoting merit, safety, and parental rights, while opponents warned about vague definitions, censorship, and potential impacts on students and school programs.
Public testimony on HB 1071 was extensive and sharply divided. Supporters included organizations such as Florida Voice for the Unborn, the Christian Family Coalition, and various individuals who backed the fetal development instruction and limits on DEI-related spending. Opponents included Planned Parenthood Florida Action, the Southern Poverty Law Center, Equality Florida, the ACLU of Florida, the Florida Education Association, teachers, parents, and students, who argued the bill was too broad, could chill instruction and student activities, and could introduce ideological content into health education. The transcript ends during closing debate on the amended bill, before a final vote is shown.