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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Health Care & Wellness

Transcript Highlights:
  • and close public testimony on 6183 and move on to 6226.
  • And I'm also a member of the Board of Hearing and Speech, but my comments today are my own and not a
  • Hearing and seeing none, go ahead and bring up the roll call sheet, and we can do an expedited voice
  • Hearing and seeing none, we'll go ahead and bring up the roll call sheet, please, and we can do an expedited
  • Hearing and seeing none, go ahead and bring up the roll call sheet, please, and we can do an expedited
Bills: SB5915 , SB6025 , SJM8002
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 10th, 2026 at 07:02 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're going to go ahead and start Appropriations and Finance.
  • out of college or even just with trades and stuff like that, they typically range from anywhere from
  • and D.
  • I'm from Anthony, New Mexico, and also I've worked in my community for 30 years, and and this, and I'll
  • And one way to do that is to get more physicians and nurse practitioners and other providers.
Bills: SB241 , SB145 , HB2
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 10th, 2026

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then section six, we added lines 8 and 9, you know, shall be set by rule of the department and updated
  • And, Mr.
  • And then tomorrow morning we're going to come back and make sure we wrap up and clean up the language
  • So if you wanted to take action on pages one and two—one, two, and three. One and two, okay. Yep.
  • And the motion was to not move this forward, and that was seconded by Brent. And now I'm just...
Bills: SB241 , SB145 , HB2
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 241 and reviewed a Senate Finance Committee substitute that incorporated several amendments. Staff explained changes related to the child care fund, residency determinations for federally eligible applicants, expanded child care assistance eligibility for grandparents raising grandchildren and foster parents, updated payment-rate rulemaking, tribal child care sovereignty and culturally appropriate services, limits on land grant permanent fund use for nonsectarian/non-denominational services, provider licensure pathways, and reporting clarifications. Members also discussed whether the bill would maximize federal and state child care tax benefits and how the nonsectarian language would apply to faith-based child care providers. The committee adopted the substitute and then passed it on a 7-3 vote. The committee then moved into House Bill 2 budget language review, focusing on budget adjustment authority and other fiscal provisions. Members discussed proposed BAR language for the State Investment Council, State Treasurer, PERA, and the Economic Development Department, with concerns about caps, whether the language was too broad, and whether some items should revert to existing law or be removed. The committee approved some of the BAR language items, but flagged the Treasurer and Economic Development provisions for later review. Members also discussed extending certain appropriations and project timelines, including a Rio Grande Trail Commission item and several IT and public safety projects, generally favoring extensions where work was still underway. The committee then debated proposed public school support language that would bar PED from approving budgets for schools with fewer than 180 instructional days and from approving new moves to four-day school weeks. Several members argued the 180-day language conflicted with existing statute, which is based on instructional hours, and that the four-day-week restriction could have unintended consequences. The committee ultimately voted down both public school support provisions. The meeting ended with a brief discussion of reviewing the rest of House Bill 2 and related supplemental and language items in the next session, and then adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/09/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • State your name and who you're with, and you have a minute and a half. Thank you.
  • Chairman, and this is fruit trees and such, and there's ...fruit trees and such, and there's like 40
  • And what this is, and we're doing the same thing with the bears and, and, uh, and, and cougars.
  • And we've argued with Game and Fish about their studies and their research, and that's all something
  • run down and get a permit and then come back again and then try to go ahead and mitigate that problem
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • You don’t see those in a lot of the other universities and colleges that we’re talking about.
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  • In addition, our Arts and Sciences college, every undergraduate student that comes to the University
  • In addition, our Arts and Sciences college, every undergraduate student that comes to the University
  • and then renovate College High the site and then renovate College High Hall.
Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Tourism Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have one bill on the calendar today, and can we go ahead and call the roll, please?
  • Go ahead and call the bill, please. SB25 by Senator Gudger. Welcome, sir. Thank you, Mr.
  • Chairman, and distinguished committee. Thank you for allowing me to come and speak about a bill.
  • We add those statutory provisions to allow for the creation and operation of these districts.
  • We added another tax for beer and wine.
Bills: SB25 , HB243
Committee: Senate Tourism
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • disease, fertility, many mastitis, and so on and so forth.
  • And as we all know, US dairy and beef competitiveness and US dairy and beef security, food security is
  • , and the test positive rate is going down and down and down until it gets to zero.
  • CWD and just be resistant to it and live longer.
  • and soil science and minors in ag business and agriculture economics while at OSU.
Bills: HB3270 , HB3145 , HB3056
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> dollars from deed and and other places. dollars from deed and and other places.
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Bills: HF3707 , HF3732 , HF2581 , HF3731
Summary: The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill. The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers. Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> and talk about estate planning and and talk about estate planning and transitioning<00:10:55.920
  • And we've had discussion with Auburn University maybe about their selection process that they're having
  • And we've had discussion<00:15:57.600><c> with</c><00:15:57.839><c> Auburn</c><00:15:58.399><c> University
  • And the what short and sweet of it.
Summary: The Tobacco Settlement Oversight Committee received a monthly report from the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy and the A Development Board/Finance Corporation. Staff reviewed May activity, including county council visits, loan and grant approvals, farm safety funding, and support for beginning farmers, agricultural infrastructure, processing, and county/state projects. The committee also recognized an intern and thanked Tara Roberts for her service as she prepares to leave the agency. Members were reminded about a June 20 anniversary event marking 25 years of the office and related programs. A major topic was K-CARD, the Kentucky Center for Agricultural and Rural Development. Staff explained that the program is being expanded to provide more technical assistance for beginning farmers and farm families, including help with business plans and estate planning/farm transition discussions. Members asked how farmers would access the service and were told the extension office would be the front-line contact, with K-CARD providing the technical assistance and neutral-site consultations. The committee also discussed support for large food animal veterinarians. Staff said the incentive program has helped more than 33 veterinarians and is intended to support existing providers rather than quickly increase numbers; members raised concerns about the pipeline and selection process at Auburn University, and staff said discussions with the university were ongoing. The committee then heard from Community Farm Alliance on Kentucky Double Dollars, Fresh Rx for Moms, and farmers market support programs. CFA reported expansion to roadside stands, more retail onboarding, seven new counties, and estimated economic and farmgate impacts, emphasizing that state funding helps leverage federal and private dollars and stabilize local food access programs. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approving the May minutes.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Health Apr 21st, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Not having a universal place where we know people will be accepted, and one locally, makes it extremely
  • The requirement to collaborate with Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas are removed
  • Universal Health Services, Behavioral Health and Self, testifying for House Bill 1621.
  • Lee Brown, testifying on behalf of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and yourself
  • I'm speaking on behalf of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Bills: HB216
Committee: House Public Health
Summary: The Committee on Public Health met with a quorum and heard public testimony on a long agenda, with members repeatedly reminded of a two-minute limit for witnesses. Several bills were voted out favorably, including HB 2588 on cottage food, HB 1639 on cancer incidence and female firefighters, HB 2581 on a reporting form for contracted services for pregnant women, and SB 922 on electronic disclosure of certain sensitive medical information. Those measures generally passed on party-line or near-unanimous votes, while HB 216 on itemized medical statements was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also left pending HB 5141, HB 4638, HB 2035, HB 4813, HB 2264, HB 4014, and HB 3829 after hearing testimony and questions. The final item introduced in the excerpt was HB 4408 on health care market transparency and corporate consolidation, but the discussion was cut off before testimony or action was completed. A major theme of the hearing was mental health diversion and access to treatment. HB 5141, by Rep. Howard, would allow Travis County to use vacated Austin State Hospital property for a local mental health jail diversion center; law enforcement, the Travis County sheriff, county judge, and urban counties group all testified in support, describing the lack of alternatives for people in crisis and the burden on jails and emergency rooms. Members asked about eligible offenses, bed capacity, and whether the facility would serve only Travis County, and the bill was left pending. HB 2264, by Rep. Schoolcraft, would create a friends-and-family form for loved ones to provide information to providers during emergency mental health treatment; NAMI and hospital groups supported it, while one neutral witness and several members raised concerns about patient control, credibility of information, and liability protections. The bill was also left pending. The committee also heard multiple psychedelic-therapy and drug-policy bills. HB 4813 would speed Texas rescheduling of Schedule I substances if the FDA reclassifies them, with testimony focused on psilocybin and MDMA and their potential use for PTSD and depression; members questioned whether the bill was too broad and how state rescheduling works, and it was left pending. HB 4014 would direct HHSC to study psychedelic therapies, building on prior state research, and witnesses said Texas should prepare regulatory and clinical infrastructure before FDA approval; it too was left pending. HB 2035 would require parents to be informed that they may seek substance-use treatment for a child even if one facility turns them away, prompted by a constituent’s account of a fatal fentanyl overdose after receiving incorrect advice; it was left pending. HB 4638 would extend and expand the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative board and timeline, with the author saying the program is still in early implementation and needs more time, and it was left pending as well. Other bills addressed public health administration and animal welfare. HB 3829 would require a study of the animal-friendly account and its grant process for spay/neuter funding, with the author arguing that the current application and reimbursement process is too burdensome for shelters and nonprofits; no opposition was heard and the bill was left pending. HB 2581 and HB 1639 were reported favorably, while HB 216 drew discussion about enforcement of itemized medical billing and was held after the committee substitute was withdrawn. Throughout the hearing, members also discussed broader concerns about homelessness, competency restoration waitlists, jail overcrowding, and the need for more treatment options outside the criminal justice system.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Apr 3rd, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Agriculture and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll bring the Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee back to order again.
  • And first thing we want to look at, committee, would be the consideration.
  • I've got a conference committee report here, and the House has refused to concur with the Senate amendments
  • And committee, an update: we have still not been able to get a hold of Representative Porter.
Bills: HCR3018
Summary: The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee was brought back to order and first took up a conference committee report on House Bill 1151, which concerns cultured meat. Members noted that the House had refused to concur with the Senate amendments and that the bill had previously been turned into a study. The committee discussed appointing conferees, with Randy identified as chair and Weston agreeing to serve as well. The chair explained that because the House did not concur with the committee’s change, further action would be needed and the House would chair the conference committee since it is their bill. Members briefly discussed whether additional conferees were needed, but no further names were settled beyond those mentioned. The committee also reported that Representative Porter could not be reached, leaving the committee at a standstill. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned until 9:00 a.m. the next day.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Agriculture and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And 1581. And 1581. And committee, last time we looked at this thing, there was, we could...
  • And no match. Yes, correct, and no match. And no match. Yeah, I don't think so, yeah.
  • We have a motion and a second. And, Mr.
  • today at noon and discuss it and see what we should be.
  • And we can take it upstairs and copy it off and take a look at it. Thank you. Mr. Chair.
Bills: HCR3018
Summary: The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3018, which was amended to expand a study of wetlands and jurisdictional water issues, including questions about taxing authority over land inundated by water. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the resolution as amended on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes or aye. Senator Weston agreed to carry the measure. The committee then considered House Bill 1581, relating to funding for the Native American Tourism Alliance. Senator Marcellais explained an amendment restoring the funding level to $500,000 and adding a 10% tribal match. Members debated the budget impact and the likelihood of the bill surviving in that form. The amendment failed on a 3-3 tie, after which the committee moved to the original House version. That version, with $100,000 total funding and matching requirements, received a 4-2 do pass recommendation and was sent to Appropriations, with Senator Marcellais designated as carrier. The committee also discussed House Bill 1541, which would create a new commission to oversee septic systems, but members indicated a preference for a different approach already moving in the House that would place licensing and oversight under DEQ with health units still handling inspections. No final action was taken on that bill. Finally, the committee reviewed House Bill 1280, a water/drainage-related measure involving voting eligibility for landowners who have not paid assessments, but members raised legal questions and deferred further action. The committee also discussed broader concerns about a chemical-labeling bill and related public emails, then recessed until the call of the chair.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 12th, 2025 at 10:30 am

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so I think you're in distinguished company there, you and von Braun.
  • , and we are today.
  • It updates and clarifies the civil language penalty, and then beneath that, it cleans up and clarifies
  • audits and reviews by... ...multiple audits and reviews by the sunset committee.
  • We appreciate the profession and what they provide to our communities and families, and we will... communities
Bills: HB159 , HB110 , HB114 , HB115 , HB116 , HB123 , HB125
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Fill them with Your spirit, strengthen our president, and our generals who advise him, and Please bestow
  • Your grace upon every American serving in any arena that they and we would all fight and serve in a
  • Please watch over their families and ours.
  • I was just trying to make an analogy with the eggshell and the raisin, and that's thank you What the
  • got amazing friends and business leaders.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 4th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • they and we would all fight and serve in a manner worthy of the title American.
  • Please watch over their families and ours, and by your grace and your grace alone, may we be found to
  • My mother, Cheryl Paxton, and the reason I skip, the guy in the middle is my father, John Paxton, and
  • And I can certainly regard that.
  • I was just trying to make an analogy with the eggshell and the raisin, and that's, thank you.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and included several member and gallery introductions, including recognition of the Doctor of the Day and family members of senators. The chamber then moved to floor business on several bills, with no major debate on most measures. Senate Bill 1465 extended the sunset date for the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors to 2031 and passed 43-2, including as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 2110, as amended, allowed the sale of ungraded eggs up to 150 dozen, with the author explaining it was requested by constituents to support rural economics and farmers markets. Senators asked about the need for the bill, the cap, and food safety; the author said the limit was a starting point and noted the eggs would be sold off-premises. The bill advanced and passed 44-2. Senate Bill 1771, which authorizes the Workforce Commission to obtain more complete information on workforce development funds and retain outside counsel, had a title-restoring amendment adopted and then passed 35-11. Senate Bill 206, making public EMS services eligible as essential for drawing down federal funds, passed 42-5 and was also declared an emergency measure. The Senate also heard acknowledgements, including congratulations to Senator Seifried on her first successful day presiding and recognition of Catoosa Day at the Capitol. Announcements followed on appropriations and Oklahoma Women’s Day at the Capitol, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • and Museum.
  • For ever and ever. World without end. Amen and amen.
  • Some things, something will happen, and it'll strike on you, and you'll cry, and you'll break.
  • You know, it used to be that 1 in 5 students attending college were studying to be teachers, and we've
  • And it's going to cripple and bankrupt the state. And we're not going to get to that point.
Bills: HR1046 , SB1733 , SB1439
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> and more. and more.
  • </c> and fear. and fear.
  • Cloud and Stearns County, Northfield, Faribault, and Rice County, and Austin and Mower County.
  • and or I did, probably many of you, and and or I did, probably many of you, and um um um and<01:22:38.560
Bills: HF3415