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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability 1/14/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota for skipping work today, but there's a lot of work to do here in Minnesota and we can't wait
- Nothing had changed over time. Right now, we are not in a tie.
- We are waiting to hear back.
- </c> Us in at noon we've called for that time Us in at noon we've called for that time uh<00:10:47.880
- That's the time we got. Thank you all right. Thank you for being here. Thank you.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee Jun 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 am
Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And we just need to, we need more time to aggregate, and then the calculating part is always time-consuming
- Minimal amount of time, but that took an enormous amount of time internally.
- Going on at any given time.
- See, I told you I'd make up time.
- They're waiting on 16 counties to report.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children (7-30-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> more time? more time?
- lists are at this point in time.
- lists are at this point long the waiting lists are at this point in<00:38:25.440><c> time.
- </c> We are in a time crunch. We are in a time crunch. >> Please<00:45:59.440><c> proceed.
- Thank you for your time.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first heard brief presentations on Kentucky’s 2025 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant and Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. Department for Public Health staff explained that the preventive health block grant provides about $2.3 million annually and supports programs such as accreditation and performance improvement, local health department grants, community health workers, prescription assistance, asthma and COPD programs, workforce development, and a sexual assault programs set-aside. They said the Title V block grant provides about $11.7 million, with 35% directed to children and youth with special health care needs and 65% to maternal and child health populations, largely through local health departments and a five-year needs assessment process.
After no questions, a motion was made and seconded to approve both block grants. The roll call vote passed 19-0, and the two block grants were approved. The committee then approved the minutes from the prior meeting.
The next item was a discussion of the child waiver created in House Bill 6. Committee members raised concerns that the proposed 1915(c) waiver did not match the legislature’s intent, which they said was to move children from the Michelle P. waiver to free slots for adults. Cabinet officials from DCBS, behavioral health, and Medicaid described the proposed “Community Health for Improved Lives and Development” waiver as a targeted home- and community-based program for children under 21 with severe behavioral health or developmental needs, including those stepping down from inpatient or residential care or at risk of out-of-home placement. They said the waiver is designed for about 100 slots, uses a standardized needs-based assessment, and includes case management, community living supports, home modifications, respite, supervised residential care, and clinical therapeutic services. Officials said the public comment period ended July 15, responses are being compiled for August submission to CMS, and the waiver is part of the broader Families First initiative.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I guess we're waiting for proof that it's happened the first time, and then we'll fix the problem.
- The last time I tried to make a DPS appointment, I had to wait four months, and during that time...
- The last time I tried to make a DPS appointment, I had to wait four months.
- Again, to address long DPS wait times, I know an election identification certificate has come up multiple
- times.
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
election services, contracting, political subdivisions, county elections, election code, voter registration, citizenship status, election law, cancellation, disqualification, Texas Election Code, voter identification, registration, election integrity, identification documents, election, watcher, polling place, removal, Texas Elections Code
Summary:
The committee first voted out two previously heard Senate bills without amendment: SB 688, relating to the date of the meeting of presidential electors, and SB 914, relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date of their general election for officers. Both motions passed on 8-0 votes with one member absent.
The committee then heard HB 3909, which would change the current prohibition on wireless device use from a 100-foot boundary around a voting station to only inside the room where voting is taking place, with a committee substitute also adding state-prescribed signage. The author and supporters said the change would reduce confusion and make enforcement easier for election workers, while opponents argued the existing 100-foot rule helps prevent electioneering, recording, and possible technical interference with election equipment. The bill was left pending.
Members also heard HB 1968, which would repeal a provision that requires counties to provide election services to certain political subdivisions in odd-numbered years but not even-numbered years, making county-provided election services consistent across years. Supporters said it would improve consistency for smaller cities and school districts, while opponents warned it could strain county equipment and staffing during heavy election cycles. The bill was left pending. HB 2279 would require voter registrars to remove a person from the rolls if the person swears under oath during jury service that they are not a U.S. citizen; supporters said this would streamline removal of ineligible voters, while opponents raised concerns about mistaken identity and loss of due process. The bill was left pending.
Finally, the committee heard HB 2803, which would require a presiding judge to give a poll watcher a signed statement explaining any removal from service. Supporters said this would improve documentation and accountability, and one witness asked for clarification that improper removal would remain a criminal offense; the author said he would consider a floor amendment and further discussion. The committee also heard HB 4253, which would create a more uniform voter-roll maintenance process based on inactivity, sending confirmation notices to voters who have not voted in the prior 25 months and eventually removing those who do not respond after multiple election cycles. Supporters said it would clean up outdated records and help keep voters registered where they actually live, while opponents argued it could wrongly remove eligible voters who simply do not vote regularly. HB 4253 was left pending as well.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Service (3-31-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, we always endeavor to start on time and finish on time.
- </c> put their time and energy into it. put their time and energy into it.
- The average wait time for a child her size was 7 months.
- The<00:35:34.880><c> average</c><00:35:35.280><c> wait</c><00:35:35.520><c> time</c><00:35:35.840><c>
- time for a child her The average wait time for a child her size<00:35:37.080><c> was</c><00:35:37.280
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum to consider the Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill 2, a major Medicaid bill. Members first adopted the substitute and then adopted Amendment 9770. The bill was described as a lengthy rewrite aimed at aligning Kentucky Medicaid policy with federal requirements under HR 1, while also preserving program integrity and addressing due process concerns. Senators and staff repeatedly emphasized that the measure was the product of extensive meetings with providers, associations, and work groups.
The sponsor’s section-by-section summary highlighted several key changes: delaying and reducing cost-sharing requirements; pushing eligibility redetermination deadlines to the federal date; restoring some flexibility for hardship waivers; allowing self-attestation as a last resort; modifying MCO audit provisions; clarifying non-emergency medical transport GPS costs; expanding waiver attestation authority to nurse practitioners and licensed psychologists; adding qualified aliens to waiver eligibility to comply with federal law; requiring Medicaid data sharing with the oversight board; limiting changes to Medicaid benefits without General Assembly authorization; narrowing the prescription drug exclusion to drugs prescribed primarily for weight loss; and delaying the dental ASO transition until 2029. The substitute also deleted a proposed auditor review requirement and retained an emergency clause.
Committee discussion focused heavily on the policy and fiscal implications of the cost-sharing and recertification provisions. Senators raised concerns about whether the co-pays would be effective or simply shift costs to providers, whether the recertification process would burden the Cabinet and cause eligible people to lose coverage, and how the bill would affect people transitioning from Medicaid into work. Supporters said the lower cost-sharing amounts were intended to encourage appropriate use of care, protect providers, and comply with federal law, and they noted that the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board would help shape future changes. A public witness, Maggie Chisholm, gave emotional testimony about her daughter’s experience with a Medicaid waiver and argued that policy delays and administrative disconnects can harm vulnerable families. No final vote on the bill itself was recorded in the excerpt, but the substitute and amendment were adopted and testimony continued.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:20:37.320><c> on</c> we want to hear uh during my time on we want to hear uh during my time on
- And so this time, Mr.
- </c> benefits we are flexible we're part-time benefits we are flexible we're part-time we're<00:37:06.920
- :08.240><c> do</c> we're we're full-time we're we do we're we're full-time we're we do whatever<00:37
- off for these people that take time off for these lengths<00:37:55.240><c> of</c><00:37:55.440><c> time
Bills:
HF11
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma Education Commission Apr 2nd, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Oklahoma Education Commission
Transcript Highlights:
- He was the House Submajority Leader for quite some time.
- We, like all of our sections, have waiting lists.
- up the waiting lists.
- Is it reasonable to think that we have the time?
- We have to back that up for printing time. Printing time usually is a couple of weeks before that.
Committee:
House Oklahoma Education Commission
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Mar 26th, 2025
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- At the same time, the California Public Utilities Commission has been asked— At the same time, the California
- That includes pre-application time and construction time shown in the two blue boxes.
- For those projects, more than a third of the time is spent waiting for the application to be submitted
- I appreciate your time.
- have to wait for new transformers, can be done in years, Have to wait 10 years.
Committee:
House Utilities and Energy
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 13, which would restructure the Public Utilities Commission by adding legislative liaisons, requiring more frequent and detailed reporting on rate decisions, and changing commissioner representation to increase geographic diversity and accountability. The author and supporters argued the CPUC is too insulated from public pressure and that Californians need more transparency and oversight on utility rate hikes. Support came from former CPUC Commissioner Loretta Lynch, Jeff Shields, wildfire survivor Will Abrams, TURN, and San Diego Gas & Electric in a support-if-amended position; there was no opposition testimony. Members generally praised the transparency goals, and the bill passed 10-0 to Appropriations, with the roll left open for absent members.
The committee then adopted the 2025-2026 committee rules and approved three consent items: AB 61, AB 365, and AB 406. Those measures were moved on consent without substantive debate and passed unanimously. The committee also held AB 99, which would limit investor-owned utility rate increases above inflation except for specified costs such as safety, modernization, and fuel or commodity expenses. The author and supporters, including the California Senior Legislature, said the bill was needed to protect seniors and other ratepayers from repeated utility hikes, while opponents argued it was overly simplistic, could harm labor and reliability, and failed to account for major cost drivers like wildfire mitigation and mandated programs. Despite broad concerns from utilities, labor, business, and environmental groups, the bill advanced 11-0 to Appropriations, with several members noting they supported continued work on the measure.
After the bill votes, the committee opened an informational hearing on strategies to reduce California transmission costs, the second part of its energy affordability series. Public Advocates Office staff presented data showing a large and growing backlog of approved-but-unbuilt transmission projects, rising transmission access charges, and long project timelines driven mostly by utility pre-application and construction phases. Panelists from D.H. Infrastructure, Net Zero California, IBank, and PG&E discussed alternative financing models, including public-private partnerships, public ownership, tax-exempt debt, loan guarantees, and grants, arguing these tools could lower capital costs and speed development. Members focused on whether the CPUC is the right venue, how to shorten permitting and pre-application delays, and how public financing could be structured to reduce costs without shifting burdens elsewhere.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- went last time, I want to make sure we have enough time on the clock for Senator Rodriguez.
- It's the first time.
- First time.
- 60% of the time it works every time. Anchorman. Thank you. Black Panther. All right.
- You should wait until... Seeing none. I know, sir. You should wait until...
Keywords:
mathematics education, career pathways, applied algebra, college readiness, technical education, school counselors, educational standards, certification requirements, evaluation criteria, professional development, public school personnel, salary adjustment, performance salary schedule, cost-of-living adjustment, school administration
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met and first temporarily postponed SB 920, the mathematics education bill. The committee then took up SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation, with Senator Rodriguez explaining that the bill would give districts more flexibility in educator pay by restoring meaningful cost-of-living adjustments for teachers with direct student contact, allowing districts to recognize relevant advanced degrees, and removing rigid performance-pay caps. Several senators spoke in support, emphasizing teacher retention, compensation, and the need to invest more in education. The bill was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote.
The committee next heard SB 1036 on school counselors, presented by Senator Calatayud, which aims to address counselor shortages by removing certification barriers tied to classroom teacher requirements and expanding the pool of eligible applicants. Testimony and discussion focused heavily on the shortage of counselors, high student-to-counselor ratios, and the impact on academic guidance and student mental health. Students and a veteran teacher described limited access to counselors, overburdened staff, and the need for more support personnel; Senator Osgood also noted the role of BRACE advisors and broader student support needs. The bill was reported favorably as CS for SB 1036 by unanimous vote.
During the counselor bill discussion, senators also reflected on access and equity in college and career advising, with comments about the need for more efficient use of counselor time and better outreach from Florida colleges. The meeting ended after members recorded their votes on the two bills and, with no objection, adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (06/02/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I guess we're waiting till 9:30 then.
- I guess we're waiting till 9:30 then.
- </c> just sit here and wait till 9:30. just sit here and wait till 9:30. Okay. Okay. Okay.
- I think it's time come in the future.
- I beg your indulgences for any time I've I beg your indulgences for any time I've messed<00:44:04.400
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee Jan 22nd, 2026 at 09:30 am
A&B Health Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- We'd love to show them off at any time.
- It is not, oh wait, there it is. Thank you.
- Well, as of a couple of weeks ago, call wait time was 6 hours.
- We go over the math multiple times.
- Time and we'll wait to see what happens on the next slide.
Committee:
House A&B Health Subcommittee
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- That's what you get for waiting. That's what you get for waiting.
- That's what you get for waiting.
- That's what you get for waiting.
- Family time should be family time.
- ought not to wait either.
Committee:
House Judiciary
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. AB 316, by Assembly Member Krell, would prevent AI developers or deployers from arguing that an AI system’s alleged autonomy absolves them of civil liability. Supporters said it is a narrow, common-sense guardrail that does not change existing burdens of proof, while opponents from TechNet and the Chamber of Progress raised concerns about possible strict-liability effects. The bill was moved on a due-pass vote to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee.
AB 251, by Assembly Member Kalra, would let judges apply a preponderance-of-the-evidence standard when a skilled nursing facility or RCFE intentionally destroys evidence in elder abuse cases. Supporters said the measure is needed because vulnerable victims often cannot testify and electronic records are easily altered; opponents argued existing sanctions are sufficient and warned of more litigation. After discussion about the bill’s narrow scope and the governor’s prior veto concerns, the committee passed the bill to Human Services. AB 474, by Assembly Member Ward, would encourage nonprofit home-sharing for low-income homeowners, especially older adults, through tax and housing-law changes, but it also proposed changes to the lodger law. Supporters emphasized housing stability and companionship benefits, while the California Apartment Association and some members expressed concern about removing lodger protections; the author said he would continue working on that issue. The bill advanced to Human Services.
The committee also passed AB 449, which would authorize the Civil Rights Department to run statewide media campaigns discouraging discrimination based on immutable characteristics. AB 1201, the “Reunity Act,” would give courts discretion to provide family reunification services to parents with violent felony convictions unless the offense involved force or a weapon against the child or reunification would likely endanger the child; supporters described it as a fairer, individualized approach, while some members raised concerns about domestic violence and child safety. AB 464, an anti-retaliation and accountability bill concerning sexual abuse in prisons, would extend reporting time, require 90-day monitoring, bar rehiring confirmed abusers, and strengthen reporting protections; survivors gave detailed testimony about retaliation, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 614 would standardize Government Claims Act deadlines at one year for all claims; the author and a civil rights attorney argued the current six-month deadline is too short for many injury and wrongful death victims, and testimony began from a parent describing a jail-related death claim.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't want to wait for weeks, and I certainly don't want to drive two hours to get to a doctor.
- I don't want to wait for weeks, and I certainly don't want to drive two hours to get to a doctor.
- , making sure that there's no stopgates for people, that people can access, at the most vulnerable time
- , you know, with an interest. three, four week waits.
- They are many times frontline workers who have to deal with crisis.
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
transparency, industrial insurance, insurance rate increases, financial disclosure, regulatory oversight, workers' compensation, medical care, healthcare access, employee rights, insurance coverage, security, regulation, employment standards, security guards, industry board, unemployment, electronic notices, compensation, digital communication, order processing
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Session Jan 22nd, 2026
Massachusetts Joint Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- At this time, I'd like to request the posting of the colors.
- What are you waiting for?
- No more appointments, you're taking more time off from work.
- That's saving commuters time and money.
- Now, Now, imagine the time back we'll get in our lives.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee Mar 30th, 2026 at 10:00 am
A&B Transportation Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of it is the one-time monies that you all have given us.
- That was the FY25 one-time appropriations.
- Then we'll move into the FY26 one-time appropriations, of course.
- we did This year, one time we, one time funds for that year, at some point, if we can just kind of get
- So, we have to wait for that to happen.
Committee:
House A&B Transportation Subcommittee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It's time to start working on a strategy that will help us get there.
- It's time to start working on a strategy that will help us get there.
- It's time to start working on a strategy that will help us get there.
- It's time to start working on a strategy that will help us get there.
- It's time to start working on a strategy that will help us get there.
Bills:
HF2434
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- To my knowledge, it's the first time it's been done, certainly in Florida, maybe one of the first times
- I appreciate your time, and thank you again for your time. Spent my life, my dull life.
- I appreciate your time, and thank you again for your time. ...to me.
- I appreciate your time, and thank you again for your time this morning. Thank you.
- more time with her ahead of time, and that is solely my issue, not hers.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Committee met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed SB 156. The committee first considered the confirmation of Matthew Walsh as Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Walsh described his background in law enforcement, social work, and juvenile justice, and outlined DJJ priorities including recruitment and retention, staff wellness, collaboration with DCF and other agencies, aging facilities, and expanding educational and vocational opportunities for youth. Members asked about his social work training, lockout youth, bed space, recidivism, and the Florida Scholars Academy. The committee voted unanimously to favorably report his confirmation.
The committee then took up SPB 704, a committee bill extending the public records exemption for conviction integrity unit reinvestigation information. Senator Martin explained that the exemption was originally created to protect active innocence reviews and should continue past its current sunset date. With no opposition or debate, the committee voted unanimously to report the bill favorably as a committee bill.
Next, the committee considered CS for SB 32, as amended, which creates an injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and adds it to the statewide injunction verification system and related enforcement provisions. Senator Sharif said the bill is intended to give judges a faster tool to protect victims who have reported serious violence to law enforcement, while supporters said it addresses cases where victims are harmed before a repeat-violence injunction can be granted. Eric Friday of Florida Carry opposed the bill, warning it could be misused against self-defense situations and create problems in cases already covered by existing injunction laws. After debate, the committee voted unanimously to report the bill favorably. The committee then considered SB 210, which extends public records protections to petitions for injunctions for protection against serious violence by a known person, including dismissed petitions and identifying information before service. There was no opposition, and the committee voted unanimously to report SB 210 favorably before adjourning.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This is our set committee time.
- that time that are also important that time that are also important legislative<00:01:26.600><c> work
- </c><00:02:03.920><c> I</c> is our set Comm committee time I is our set Comm committee time I understand
- It's not the first time.
- </c><00:15:20.120><c> to</c> because our businesses are waiting to because our businesses are waiting
Bills:
HF11
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- The project improves emergency response time.
- And we need that time.
- Are you seeing folks waiting for jobs? Yes.
- Thank you very much for your time.
- Thank you very much for your time.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation bonds, general obligation bonds, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway funding, road construction, infrastructure financing, motor fuel tax, gas tax, vehicle fees, bond authorization, state finance committee, highway bond retirement fund, corridor projects, interstate improvements, right-of-way acquisition, public-private partnerships, transportation capital projects, local matching funds, emergency clause
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Massachusetts Joint Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- At this time, I'd like to request the posting of the colors.
- What are you waiting for?
- That's saving commuters time and money.
- Now, Now, imagine the time back we'll get in our lives.
- And there's a time and a place for these things, right? Thank you.
Summary:
The joint convention of the Massachusetts Legislature convened to receive the Governor’s State of the Commonwealth address. The session began with procedural motions to appoint committees to notify the lieutenant governor, constitutional officers, Executive Council, and Governor, followed by an invocation from Archbishop Richard G. Henning, the posting and retiring of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The Governor was then formally admitted to the chamber and delivered the address, with a benediction afterward by Rabbi Elaine Zacker.
Governor Maura Healey’s address focused on affordability and public services. She highlighted actions and proposals on housing, including faster permitting, use of state land for housing, accessory dwelling units, down payment assistance, and expanded programs to help first-time buyers. She also discussed energy affordability, saying she would oppose utility rate hikes, pursue an energy affordability bill, and temporarily reduce electric and gas bills. On health care, she described efforts to cap costs, prevent prior authorization for insulin, ban medical debt reporting to credit agencies, and form a health care affordability working group. She also proposed making subscription cancellations easier, improving transportation through bridge repairs and transit investments, and strengthening protections for children on social media.
The Governor also emphasized education, workforce development, and economic competitiveness, citing the state’s top national education ranking, expanded pre-K and child care, literacy and tutoring investments, early college opportunities, and a goal of 100,000 apprentices over 10 years. She praised Massachusetts’ response to federal actions, including support for vaccines, food assistance, abortion access, and research funding, and she criticized the Trump administration on tariffs, health care cuts, and immigration enforcement. She also noted public safety and veterans’ issues, including new assisted-living protections after the Gabriel House fire and the rebuilding of veterans’ homes. No substantive votes on legislation were taken beyond adoption of the ceremonial orders and the final adjournment motion.