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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I know there's plenty of private equity involvement.
  • It was disapproved through that action, and so it was kind of put on the shelf for a number of years.
  • Instead of increasing the pattern, it really caused a kind of a nose dive, which is what we're seeing
  • issues are incensed by a lot of the administrative actions.
  • Are incensed by a lot of the administrative actions.
Summary: The joint hearing focused on the Atlantic sea scallop fishery, with particular attention to Massachusetts ports, federal scallop management, the proposed reopening of the Northern Edge on Georges Bank, and permit stacking/consolidation. The chair opened by noting the hearing would take written and oral testimony, that time was limited, and that the discussion was intended to inform legislative engagement with federal regulators rather than decide the issue directly. Dan McCarron of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and Dr. Kate O’Keefe of the New England Fishery Management Council outlined the federal management structure under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the role of annual catch limits and rotational closures, and the economic importance of scallops to New Bedford, Gloucester, and other Massachusetts ports. O’Keefe said the council’s current scallop framework is based on annual management, research surveys, and public input, and that recent environmental changes and uncertainty are affecting catch advice and biomass. Dr. O’Keefe and later Dr. Kevin Stokesbury of UMass Dartmouth described the fishery’s recent condition: abundance has increased in some areas, but biomass has fallen because many scallops are still too small to harvest, and changing ocean conditions and natural mortality are affecting the stock. They said the Northern Edge action was considered as a joint scallop/habitat framework but was discontinued in 2024 because the council could not reconcile competing objectives involving scallop yield, habitat protection, and impacts on other species such as cod, lobster, and herring. Stokesbury emphasized the long-running collaborative survey work with industry, said the fishery remains highly productive, and argued that the science supports careful rotational management and that the Northern Edge could be highly productive for scallops, though he acknowledged habitat tradeoffs. Committee members pressed both witnesses on why the issue had remained unresolved for so long and whether the council could revisit it through a future framework. Representatives of the Sustainable Scalloping Fund, including attorney Drew Kavage, John Lees, Sam Blasley, and Tony Alvernes, urged support for reopening the Northern Edge and for permit stacking, which would allow more than one scallop permit on a vessel while keeping ownership caps in place. They argued the fishery is a major economic driver, that industry-funded research has supported sustainable management, and that stacking would help family-owned operators reduce costs, improve safety, and avoid financial distress. They also stressed the need to protect working waterfront infrastructure in New Bedford and other ports. The chair said he was not opposed to stacking in principle but wanted to avoid a slippery slope toward excessive consolidation or private equity control; he noted that any stacking change would require an amendment to the fishery management plan or federal action. No votes were taken, and the hearing concluded with an invitation for continued engagement and future updates on the council process.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Health - 01/27/2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • the term excited delirium as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death.
  • We have passed this in years past. ...as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death?
  • And so, following those actions, and following the lead of 21 states or 20-some-odd states, this bill
  • And the lack of, which is essentially, I say the private sector, business—I recognize it's not fully
  • So I still believe that if we're responding with a broad brush because of the actions that have been
Committee: Senate Health
Summary: The Health Committee met to consider a series of bills, many of them repeat proposals from prior sessions. Early measures included S.11 on disclosure for non-invasive prenatal screening, S.92 allowing redaction of certain physician names from birth certificates, S.135 creating practical support grants for abortion care, S.428A requiring chain restaurants to label high-sodium menu items, S.555 prohibiting visual images of people undergoing medical treatment without consent, and S.1614A establishing presumptive Medicaid eligibility for people leaving incarceration. The committee also advanced S.1438A to create an abortion clinical training program, S.1468 on access to medical records and limiting copy charges to actual cost, S.1619 expanding pharmacists’ authority to order and administer certain tests, and S.1714 banning the use of “excited delirium” as a diagnosis or cause of death. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on S.1633A, which would add protections for sensitive health information and allow patients to restrict disclosure of specified categories of data. One senator argued the bill could hinder care by limiting access to complete records, especially in emergencies, while supporters said the measure was needed to protect patients and providers from legal action by other states or the federal government, particularly in reproductive health cases. Staff clarified that the bill would allow segregation of specific sensitive data rather than locking an entire record. The committee also discussed S.1913, a 340B prescription drug anti-discrimination bill; supporters said it would protect safety-net providers and federally qualified health centers from pharmaceutical company practices, while one senator raised concerns about broad state intervention in a federal program. Additional bills advanced included S.5981 establishing a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health program, S.6178 directing a sickle cell disparity study, S.7457 permitting cremation or natural organic reduction for certain unclaimed decedents, S.7541 moving up reporting timelines for licensed home care services agencies, and S.8257A directing an alternative payment methodology for federally qualified health centers to support fertility care. Most bills were moved by committee vote, generally with some opposition or without recommendation, and were referred to first reading, rules, or finance as appropriate.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • of conditioning approval of development on the inclusion of private common area property, and this could
  • private</c> development on the inclusion of private development on the inclusion of private common<00
  • </c><00:24:35.240><c> private</c> um in this in the case of private um in this in the case of private
  • of private streets narrower the form of private streets narrower streets<00:25:09.640><c> um</c><00:
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • all of us, especially when we know for a fact that Congress and D.C. have failed to take action in 30
  • We'll show Daniela Hernandez, who registered on behalf of Workers' Defense Action Fund and SELF. the
  • We will either have to go to a private law school or an out-of-state law school, both of which will make
  • of relatives, and other private information, potentially at risk of being shared with the state government
  • And could deter people from seeking our help or supporting our efforts out of fear that their private
Committee: House State Affairs
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, here we are after 50 years of kicking the can down the road, insufficient actions, and twisted
  • The immune system and cause a number of health issues.
  • I'm testifying on behalf of Elders Climate Action Massachusetts in support of H. 3547 and S. 2290.
  • I'm testifying today as a member of the Elders Climate Action Massachusetts chapter, also a member of
  • Those are not the causes of high energy bills.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of late-file energy bills, with much of the discussion focused on battery storage siting, gas system expansion, propane consumer protections, gas workforce safety, and a Taunton home-rule petition on water rates for manufactured housing communities. Representative Sweeney urged support for H. 4689 and H. 4690, which would impose a moratorium and setback requirements for lithium battery storage facilities, citing fire risk, proximity to homes, and environmental concerns. Several local officials and residents from Oakham, Tewksbury, and other communities described proposed battery projects near homes, schools, wetlands, and conservation land, while industry and clean-energy advocates argued the bills would effectively block storage development and conflict with state energy goals and existing fire-safety standards. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2290/H. 3547, a bill to prevent gas expansion near environmental justice communities, from environmental justice advocates, municipal officials, and clean-energy groups. Testimony emphasized rising gas bills, the cost of new pipelines, methane and health impacts, and the need to avoid locking in long-term gas infrastructure costs. Witnesses also discussed related bills on gas workforce safety, gas shut-off valves, and gas meter replacement plans, with labor representatives supporting safety-focused measures and opposing changes they said would weaken inspections, while consumer and environmental advocates argued that some utility replacement practices are unnecessarily expensive and should be reined in to reduce ratepayer costs. Other testimony included support for H. 3518 on propane gas ratepayer protections, with the witness arguing for clearer contract terms and website price disclosure, and support for S. 2652, which would authorize Taunton to create a separate water billing rate for manufactured housing communities because residents there are effectively paying higher water costs through rent due to a single master meter. No committee votes or final actions were taken during the hearing, and members mostly asked brief clarifying questions or made no comment after testimony.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 27, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
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  • We believe that this is a prudent course of action to take.
  • </c><00:48:02.680><c> action</c> that this is a prudent course of action that this is a prudent course
  • I mean, if you look at the court's definition of action, almost everything we do is an action that would
  • I mean, if you look at the court's definition of action, almost everything we do is an action that would
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. On HB 211 relating to stream maintenance, DLNR supported the intent but requested amendments to clarify that responsibility for removing abandoned property rests with the entity that has jurisdiction or ownership of the stream, and asked for appropriations to help cover cleanup costs. Members discussed existing county authority to clean streams and then seek reimbursement from private owners, and the City and County of Honolulu’s written testimony was noted as arguing the bill conflicts with a federal court stipulation requiring notice and storage of personal property before disposal. On HB 502 relating to land use, OPSD and the Land Use Commission supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the short timeline and the need for rule changes, with OPSD recommending a more permanent county plan-based district boundary amendment process instead of a temporary one. The Department of Agriculture asked counties to make concurrent revisions to ordinances and rules affecting agricultural land partitioning. Testimony also noted the bill is aimed at legacy agricultural subdivisions and would require Land Use Commission rulemaking. On HB 510 relating to declaration of water shortage and emergency, DLNR and the Board of Water Supply strongly supported the measure, saying it would give CWRM a more timely tool to respond to emergencies outside designated water management areas and would require rulemaking, permit classifications, and criteria for declaring shortages. In response to opposition concerns from the Land Use Research Foundation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, DLNR said the rulemaking process would allow public input and that permit classifications could help balance agricultural and other water uses. On HB 511 relating to public lands, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported removing the survey requirement before setting aside public lands between state agencies, saying it would speed Act 90 transfers and save time and money, though one testifier cautioned against misuse of agricultural lands. No votes were taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/12/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The clerk is instructed to record the action of the House.
  • The clerk is instructed to record the action of the House.
  • The clerk will record the action of the Senate.
  • If you would like to go to a private school— —a private school. Point of order.
  • of Arizona's private towing laws.
Summary: The House convened, completed roll call, approved the journal, and took up several Senate bills and one Senate concurrent resolution through motions to reconsider, return bills for reconsideration, and refer measures to additional Committee of the Whole sessions for further amendment. Early actions included returning SB 1175 and SB 1198 to the Senate for reconsideration, rescinding passage of SB 1336 so it could be reconsidered, and referring SB 1111 and SB 152 to an additional COW. The House also recognized Representative Travers for a personal privilege statement honoring National Women Veterans Recognition Day and recorded attendance. In Committee of the Whole, members adopted floor amendments and recommended passage for SB 1511, SB 1552, SB 1198, SB 1110, SB 1618, SB 1431, and SCR 1004, with some debate on SB 1110’s home-confinement/reentry program, SB 1618’s Military Affairs Commission changes, and SB 1431’s city and town authority over residential project standards and streetscapes. The House later adopted the COW reports and moved the measures to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. SB 1336 and SB 1519 were also advanced from committee, while SB 1004 was reconsidered and ultimately failed on reconsideration. On third or final reading, the House passed SB 1127, SB 1180, SB 1428, SB 1198, SB 1336, SB 1511, SCR 1004, SB 1552, HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2114, HB 2311, HB 2729, and HB 4117. SB 1687, SB 1004, SB 1519, and SB 1502 failed. Members explained votes on several measures, including support for tax administration clarity in SB 1180, objections and support for the May primary proposal in SB 1687, concerns about sex offender monitoring in SB 1004, support for the Arizona Beef Council in SB 1198, and debate over the photo enforcement referral in SCR 1004. The session also included recesses for caucuses, lunch, and dinner, plus a brief technical outage of the live stream.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Health and Mental Health Apr 9th, 2026

Health and Mental Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • If patient identification or if patient information is de-identified, how can you bring a cause of action
  • Under HIPAA, there is no private right of action.
  • Just like the provisions of this law with a private right of action, Minnesota has a private right of
  • If the information is de-identified, how can there be a cause of action if you don't know who it is?
  • So you would not have a cause of action with de-identified data after it has already been created and
Summary: The Committee on Health and Mental Health heard testimony on several bills. Senate Bill 1019, sponsored by Sen. Crawford, would let district and municipal hospitals invest up to 50% of non-operating funds, up from 25%, and would also allow municipal hospitals in third-class cities to operate in areas where hospital district and county hospitals operate. The sponsor and a hospital representative said it would improve returns and rural access; there was no opposition, and the hearing closed without questions. House Bill 2606, sponsored by Rep. Caton, would give patients stronger control over their health records by requiring informed consent before providers or medical entities sell or disclose information for marketing or research, with civil remedies and damages for violations. Supporters argued it restores patient ownership, strengthens privacy beyond HIPAA, and closes loopholes, citing Minnesota’s law as a model. Opponents, including the Missouri Hospital Association, Missouri State Medical Association, Washington University, and the Missouri Ambulance Association, warned it could disrupt care coordination, quality improvement, research using de-identified data, and data reporting obligations, and could create administrative burdens and lawsuits. The Secretary of State’s office said it wanted an amendment so records could still be used 50 years after a patient’s death for archival and genealogy purposes. House Bill 1638, sponsored by Rep. Overcast, would extend the Alzheimer’s State Plan Task Force to 2033, add an assisted living facility representative, create staggered terms, remove Senate confirmation requirements, and require updated reports every five years. The sponsor and the Alzheimer’s Association said the task force has been delayed by appointment problems and needs to be fully staffed to continue its work. The committee also discussed the task force’s prior incomplete staffing and the need for continuity, and the hearing concluded with no opposition.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Health and Mental Health Apr 9th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Health and Mental Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • If patient identification or if patient information is de-identified, how can you bring a cause of action
  • Under HIPAA, there is no private right of action.
  • Just like the provisions of this law with a private right of action, Minnesota has a private right of
  • If the information is de-identified, how can there be a cause of action if you don't know who it is?
  • So you would not have a cause of action with de-identified data after it has already been created and
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/09/2026 - House Health & Human Services

House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is especially important when the involvement of officers can cause unintended effects.
  • the normal operations of the facility, ...hospital space unintentionally causes anxiety to patients,
  • disrupts the normal operations of the facility, and potentially exposes private health information to
  • things — this was one of the first things that they took action on — and DCS already implemented many
  • of these actions already, but the communication on intake, investigations, placement of the child, case
Summary: The House Committee on Health and Human Services heard and advanced a series of Senate bills focused largely on mental health, public health, child welfare, and insurance coverage. SB 1113 would allow screening or evaluation agency employees to personally serve court documents on patients in involuntary mental health proceedings; supporters said this would reduce burdens on police and be less disruptive for patients. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment limiting reimbursement to services provided under county contract, and SB 1113 was given a due pass recommendation 12-0. SB 1122 would limit Access from imposing over-100% prepayment review on certain behavioral health providers serving American Indian Health Program members unless a corrective action plan is in place; Access was neutral and said it had worked with the sponsor, and the bill passed 12-0. SB 1123 would remove a board-certification requirement so trained, licensed forensic pathologists can supervise pathology trainees during autopsies; Maricopa County supported it as a workforce and efficiency measure, and it passed 12-0. SB 1125 would require DCS to make annual efforts to enter MOUs with Arizona tribes and improve coordination on tribal children in state care; DCS said it was already working on pending MOUs, and the bill passed 12-0. The committee also heard several bills tied to breast cancer screening and court-ordered treatment. SB 1165 would prohibit cost-sharing for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic and supplemental screening services in private insurance; the sponsor and advocates described it as removing financial barriers that can delay diagnosis, and it passed 12-0. SB 1243 would require guardians to be notified before discharge or release of patients under court-ordered treatment and allow guardians to seek continuation of treatment; family members and advocates testified that missed renewals can create dangerous gaps, and the bill passed 10-0 with two absent. SB 1318 would repeal a state breast-density notice requirement that now overlaps with a newer federal FDA standard; ADHS said the change would reduce confusion and duplicate notices, and it passed 11-0 with one absent. Later, SB 1188 would align Arizona controlled-substance schedules with federal FDA/DEA scheduling; the sponsor said it would speed access to new treatments, while one member opposed it over concerns about relying on federal agencies, and it passed 8-2. SB 1193 would bar DHS from selling or disclosing EMT personal identifying information for commercial purposes without consent; the sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns about vendors buying licensee data, and members discussed whether broader privacy protections should be considered, but the bill passed 10-0. Finally, SB 1477 would require referral agencies serving assisted living facilities to verify background-screening practices, registry status, and insurance coverage; the sponsor and PASSRS said it would raise standards in senior placement services, and it passed 10-0 after a technical amendment. The committee then adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/10/2026 - House Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • ARS 36-2151, abortion is defined as the intentional act that causes the death of an unborn child.
  • Chairman Gress, members of the committee, my name is Adrian Johnson, representing Arizona Women of Action
  • Chairman Gress, members of the committee, my name is Adrian Johnson, representing Arizona Women of Action
  • Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people from 10 to 34.
  • Suicide is the second leading cause of death amongst people from 10 to 34.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Loss of eligibility for the program shall be cause for removal of the inmate from the program.
  • of our cause and its ability to withstand legal scrutiny.
  • sector into a private manufacturer of insulin.
  • So not only are you violating the basic principles of allowing the private sector to remain private,
  • 84% of Republican respondents somewhat strongly support state action on drug costs. 4% 4% of Democrats
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 4th, 2026 at 06:25 pm

Senate Health & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • of action.
  • Finally, SB 53 creates a private right of action with Statutory damages.
  • Finally, layering a private right of action on top of attorney general enforcement Increases litigation
  • We also share the concerns about the private right of Action and how it opens the door for costly and
  • Additionally, as others have noted, the private right of action, comprehensive state privacy laws rely
Bills: SB20 , SB53 , SB86 , SB96 , SB129
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifteen - Wednesday, February 4 -Morning Session-

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The solution to all of our problems and the goal of all of our noblest endeavors.
  • end up taking their life, that bumps up the criminality of these actions, of this extortion, this grooming
  • So by the age of 41, they'd have to bring that statute of limitations cause for damages in a civil case
  • country are being faced with, being imposed by a handful of private litigators who are abusing the legal
  • So there's no deduction of their private contract with AFLAC. Okay. Thank you. Lady from St. Louis.
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 3, 2026 by roll call vote, 131-1. Members then spent much of the morning introducing special guests, including a page for the day, Missouri State University Citizen Scholars, JAG program students, school counselors, elementary students observing online, interns, and a tribute honoring Josephine Baker’s life and legacy. The chamber then moved to first reading of several bills and to perfection of multiple House Committee Substitutes. The most substantial debate centered on a composite anti-trafficking bill, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2273, 1946, 1814, and 2551. Supporters said it would strengthen Missouri’s response to trafficking, grooming, sextortion, and child sexual abuse material by updating terminology, creating a permanent Attorney General’s statewide council, expanding training for professionals, extending the civil statute of limitations for trafficking claims, increasing penalties, and allowing expungement for victims. Members cited testimony from survivors and advocates and emphasized the need for coordinated enforcement and education. The House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. Members also debated House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1694 and related bills, a package aimed at curbing abusive website-accessibility lawsuits against Missouri businesses. Supporters described “sue-and-settle” tactics targeting small businesses with little notice and high settlement demands, while opponents of the abusive practice argued the bill preserves legitimate ADA claims and gives businesses a chance to cure problems. The House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House considered House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2375 on workers’ compensation, which supporters said would clarify the “prevailing factor” standard, address preexisting-condition claims, adjust treatment and appeal rules, and reduce costs; opponents warned it could make it harder for injured workers to obtain care and create disputes between insurers. The House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The chamber then moved to announcements and recessed until 2 p.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • [Music] Today, about Senate File 1119, last summer a group of women, two of whom you hear from today,
  • non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images law, or the revenge porn law, because unlike private
  • non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images law, or the revenge porn law, because unlike private
  • </c><00:11:20.360><c> us</c> of these deep fake images many of us of these deep fake images many of us
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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 22nd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • recording of sexually explicit content to bring civil action against the operator of the pornographic
  • Zach Murray, on behalf of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, ACCE Action, also Tenants
  • AB 1248 will open the door to excessive litigation by including a new private right of action, statutory
  • agency action into the area of the Code of Civil Procedure that applies specifically to comprehensive
  • causes of action, not claims that may be colored as a challenge to a GSP.
Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 1521, the Judiciary Committee’s civil law omnibus measure. The bill makes a number of minor, mostly clarifying changes, including repealing obsolete Government Code provisions, allowing juvenile courts to hear petitions to establish records of birth, death, or marriage, requiring notice of probate petitions to the Department of Child Support Services, and correcting typos in existing law. It had no opposition and was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, though it was later placed on call pending additional votes. Members then heard AB 57, which would reserve at least 10% of California’s Home Purchase Assistance Program funds for descendants of formerly enslaved people. The author and supporters framed it as a reparative, race-neutral-by-lineage effort to address historic housing discrimination and the racial wealth gap, while opponents argued it was an unconstitutional racial proxy and should instead be based on individual injury. The bill drew strong support and opposition testimony, was amended, and was approved on a do-pass as amended vote to Appropriations, then placed on call. AB 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, was heard next. The bill would expand and standardize caregiving and guardianship tools for families facing immigration-related separation, including broader use of caregiver authorization affidavits, recognition of non-relative extended family caregivers, and a new short-term guardianship process that preserves parental rights. Supporters said it would reduce trauma and help children remain with trusted caregivers; there was no opposition testimony. The committee approved it on a do-pass to Human Services vote and placed it on call. The committee also heard AB 392, which would address non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit media by requiring uploader consent certifications, faster takedown procedures, and civil remedies against uploaders and hosting sites. A survivor testified in support, and members discussed implementation details and possible amendments; the bill was moved on a do-pass as amended basis to Appropriations and placed on call. AB 692, which would prohibit employer “stay-or-pay” debt agreements that require workers to repay training or other costs if they leave or are terminated, also advanced despite opposition from business and industry groups concerned about impacts on signing bonuses and voluntary training programs. It was sent to Appropriations on a do-pass as amended vote and placed on call, along with AB 1234, a wage-claim enforcement bill aimed at reducing Labor Commissioner delays and adding consequences for employers who fail to participate in the process. The committee also heard AB 394, which expands protections for transit workers and allows transit agencies to seek restraining orders against violent riders; it received broad support, some concern about system-wide bans, and was discussed with amendments that preserved judicial discretion.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education Apr 14th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Certainly the goal of all of the work that we do at the Blanco Center is to make sure that it is actionable
  • If you remember this time last year, many of our members were wanting to take drastic action without
  • Back pre-2014, there was a time when those were out of sync, and it caused a lot of confusion for schools
  • Back pre-2014, there was a time when those were out of sync, and it caused a lot of confusion for schools
  • So to bring those out of sync, it does cause some concern for counselors and parents and students in
Bills: HR17 , HB385 , HB406 , HB787 , HB1021 , HB1058 , HB1059
Committee: House Education
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Apr 22nd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • A springs have been declared dangerous that it actually causes fear, injury or death of any human from
  • Children and Families take several key actions, conduct financial and operational audit of managing
  • tying it back to construction, that's in front of the business causing a dip in revenues and profits
  • If the entity is out of network for the patients insurance plan there for potentially causing a greater
  • not flying of that triggers a disciplinary action. >> Thank you, senator it today.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 4/14/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a mother of a child with autism and the co-founder of the Multicultural Autism Action Network, MAN
  • I'm a mother of a child with autism and the co-founder of the Multicultural Autism Action Network, MAN
  • competition due to the presence of nearby private schools.
  • And presence of nearby private schools.
  • </c> of private school choice programs. of private school choice programs.
Bills: HF3493 , HF4114
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/14/2026)

Resources, Recreation and Development

Transcript Highlights:
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  • implementing this type of state oversight of forest management on private forest lands.
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  • It has 4.7 million acres of forests that cover 83% of New Hampshire's land base, and 72% is privately
  • of property of private infringement of property of private property<04:26:52.399><c> rights.