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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- If that's happening, the public needs to know that that's not going to be tolerated.
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee approved the February 2, 2026 minutes and then introduced RS 33180, the Idaho Prior Authorization Reform Act. Representative Josh Wheeler said the proposal would require insurers to disclose prior authorization rules and criteria, use standardized electronic processes, set decision timelines, ensure appeals are reviewed by appropriately licensed specialists, and protect patients from retroactive denials after approval. Members raised questions about whether the bill would increase administrative burden and whether its physician language could unintentionally exclude advanced practice providers; Wheeler said the intent was to ensure the right specialty reviews the request and that the language may need adjustment.
The committee then held an extended discussion on Health and Welfare budget options ahead of JFAC. Members floated a wide range of ideas, including reducing or trimming optional Medicaid services such as adult vision, hearing, chiropractic, and podiatry; using state reserves to soften cuts; tightening Medicaid expansion eligibility or repealing expansion; renegotiating contracts; and increasing audits and fraud, waste, and abuse reviews. Several members argued that cuts should not fall on disability, home- and community-based, or RESHAB services, while others said those programs should be reviewed for overutilization and more precise eligibility tools. There was also discussion of provider reimbursement rates, with some members opposing the 4% reduction and others saying it could be reduced if offset by smaller cuts elsewhere.
Members also debated department efficiency and administrative costs, including Medicaid re-evaluations, prior authorization processing, staffing levels, and the possibility of delaying or restructuring large contracts. Representative Kaler raised concerns about Youth Safety and Permanency, suggesting possible savings from repealing the extended foster care age increase, reducing full-time positions, and adjusting employee benefit costs. Representative Healy emphasized that therapy prior authorizations are common in private insurance and said the department should improve timeliness rather than eliminate the practice. The meeting ended with the chair saying Health and Welfare would present its budget the next day and that members could send additional ideas and numbers before then.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's an entire civilization: a civilization of community, peace and kindness, tolerance, and joy.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through routine business including deeming messages and committee reports read. The main item on the floor was Senate Concurrent Resolution 107, authored by Senator Richardson, commemorating Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Senators from multiple caucuses and leadership positions spoke in support, emphasizing King’s civil rights legacy, nonviolence, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and the need to continue his work in the face of current political and social divisions. Several members tied King’s message to present-day concerns such as discrimination, immigration enforcement, civil rights protections, and public policy priorities. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 33 ayes and 0 noes.
After SCR 107, the Senate moved to adjournment in memory. Senator Pérez asked that the body adjourn in memory of Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, who died in a car pursuit accident while on duty; colleagues noted his service, family, and commitment to public safety. Senator McGuire then honored Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, describing his musical legacy, community involvement, and charitable work, with additional remarks from Senators Becker and Laird. Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil also spoke in memory of the victims of a Stockton-area mass shooting, naming the children and young adults killed and stressing the need to confront gun violence and remember the victims’ lives and futures. The Pro Tem closed by thanking members for a day of reflection and announced the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Jan 14th, 2025
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- imposing a class B felony would send a message to our officers that we have their back and no longer tolerate
- imposing a class B felony would send a message to our officers that we have their back and no longer tolerate
- imposing a class B felony would send a message to our officers that we have their back and no longer tolerate
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Committee (01/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So what we try to do is every agency is a little different in terms of their tolerance for any downtime
- So what we try to do is every agency is a little different in terms of their tolerance for any downtime
- So what we try to do is every agency is a little different in terms of their tolerance for any downtime
Summary:
The Fiscal Committee met on January 30, 2025, and first organized itself by electing Senator Jim Gray as vice chair, electing Representative F as clerk, appointing Michael Caine as legislative budget assistant, and adopting the committee’s rules and procedures. The committee also adopted an amendment to the rules allowing audits to be automatically released to the public once placed on the Fiscal Committee agenda, with members discussing that the change would improve transparency and reduce paper handling. The minutes from the November 15, 2024 meeting were approved, with members who were absent abstaining.
The committee then worked through a consent calendar and several individual items. It removed or noted withdrawals on a few items, including item 25004 for further discussion, item 25016 withdrawn by the Department of Education, item 257 removed by Representative F, and item 25001 removed under Tab 4. Item 25004, concerning the newborn screening program, prompted testimony from the Department of Health and Human Services explaining that the program is mandatory with an opt-out provision; officials said 99.2% of newborns were screened in 2023, meaning the opt-out rate was under 1%. The committee also approved item 25007, related to DHHS community health workers and telework policy, after hearing that the workers are not placed in schools and that DHHS follows statewide telework policy.
On the regular calendar, the committee approved a Department of Administrative Services request to extend the release date for fiscal year 2024 numbers to March 31, and approved a Department of Fish and Game item. It also approved winter maintenance funding for the Department of Transportation after hearing that the $5.7 million request might not last through the winter if additional storms occur; DOT said even a small storm can cost more than $1 million and that crews are dispatched based on road conditions and supervisory judgment. The committee then approved items for the Judicial Council and the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant.
The final discussion focused on the Health and Human Services dashboard and the Youth Development Center claims. DHHS acknowledged a data error in the APS client line and said Community Mental Health Center caseload data is still not fully accurate because two centers are undergoing EHR conversions. Members also asked about the low census at the Sununu Youth Development Center and about the process for managing future claims related to the YDC settlement fund. Witnesses from the Attorney General’s office said the fund is handled through a unique arrangement involving DOJ appropriations and judicial branch staff, that current judicial budget cuts are not yet affecting the litigation pace, and that the average resolution so far has been about $500,000, though future claims may vary. No votes were taken on the discussion items beyond the approvals noted above.
CA
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 111 yeas, zero nays, Madam Speaker.
- The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 111 yeas, zero nays, Madam Speaker.
- The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 112 yeas, zero nays, Madam Speaker.
- Thanks. will lock the machine and announce the vote. 111, yes, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
- We say he tolerates going to extended day for the good of the state of Florida, though.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, and several recognitions, including law enforcement guests, a Spina Bifida Week presentation, and a salute to the 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot team. The chamber then adopted the special order report and moved to floor consideration of Senate bills.
Members passed several bills unanimously or near-unanimously after brief debate and, in some cases, floor amendments. CS/SB 590 clarified that changes to the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters of child abuse apply prospectively and passed 111-0. SB 418 required law enforcement autism-interaction training and allowed the blue-envelope program to be offered in electronic or physical form; it passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1668 addressed NICA’s actuarial soundness and passed 112-0. CS/SB 1246 expanded the Linking Industry to Nursing Education fund to broader health science programs and passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 1404 set baseline standards for memory care providers and passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1030 revised recovery residence rules, including MAT-related provisions, and passed 168-0. CS/CS/SB 178 changed FHSAA rules so school coaches may use limited personal funds for student welfare with parent consent and passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 422 barred use of ADS-B data for airport billing and passed 108-2. CS/CS/SB 598 modernized funeral, cemetery, and consumer services licensing and passed 111-0.
The House also considered CS/CS/SB 1134, a controversial bill restricting county and municipal DEI-related official actions and contracting. Sponsor Rep. Black described broad prohibitions with numerous exceptions, while members asked about effects on observances, special events, parade participation, and local economic-vitality offices. Rep. Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing vague prongs, arguing the language was ambiguous and could chill local government action; debate on that amendment was underway when the transcript ended. The chamber then moved into farewell remarks, including an extended address from Rep. Eskamani reflecting on her service, family, staff, constituents, and policy priorities, followed by remarks from the Speaker praising her energy and preparation. Rep. Overdorf also delivered farewell remarks highlighting his work on environmental policy, human trafficking, development regulation, property rights, and property taxes, with the Speaker commending his contributions.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/24/2025)
State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- it fair to say that before this recent regime change, that Bangladesh had a measure of religious tolerance
- Representative Khan: Bangladesh was a country with a measure of religious tolerance and religious freedom
- of uh of Tolerance uh religious tolerance<03:45:16.159><c> religious</c><03:45:16.560><c> freedom</c
- ><03:45:17.319><c> is</c><03:45:17.479><c> it</c><03:45:17.880><c> is</c> tolerance religious freedom
- is it is tolerance religious freedom is it is that<03:45:18.159><c> fair</c><03:45:18.359><c> to</c>
AZ
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- And I will not tolerate that, nor will I tolerate any camel’s nose under the tent to our Second Amendment
- number to where you have enough wiggle room to maneuver, and the goal should always be as close to just zero
Bills:
SB1003, SB1060, SB1134, SB1275, SB1327, SB1429, SB1618, SB1634, SB1654, SB1803, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1023, SCR1027
Keywords:
election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, veterans
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2026 at 06:20 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, there are 49 yeas, zero nays.
Bills:
SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2272, HB2340, HB2543, HB2554, HB2632, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, SB6006, SB6260, SB6297, SB6351, SB6354, SB6355, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, there are 49 ayes, zero nays.
- President, there are 49 ayes, zero nays.
Bills:
SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2272, HB2340, HB2543, HB2554, HB2632, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, SB6006, SB6260, SB6297, SB6351, SB6354, SB6355, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, there are 49 ayes, zero nays.
- President, there are 49 ayes, zero nays.
- President, there are 49 ayes, zero nays. I have received a constitutional majority.
- President, there are 49 ayes, zero nays. Thank you. Mr.
- President, they're reporting 49 ayes, zero nays. I have received a constitutional majority.
Bills:
SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2272, HB2340, HB2543, HB2554, HB2632, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, SB6006, SB6260, SB6297, SB6351, SB6354, SB6355, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
Summary:
The Senate considered and passed several House bills. Substitute House Bill 2152, known as Ryan’s Law, would allow limited medical cannabis use for qualifying end-of-life patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice facilities; supporters said it would improve quality of life, and it passed 46-2. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1604, dealing with search procedures for transgender and intersex individuals confined in local jails and codifying federal Prison Rape Elimination Act-related standards, drew debate over whether amendments were needed and whether the bill would burden or protect staff and inmates; two amendments were rejected, and the bill passed 30-19.
Second Substitute House Bill 1906, as amended, increased transparency and consumer protections for water system rates, especially for older or smaller systems, and passed unanimously 49-0. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1916 tightened voter registration challenge procedures and gave county auditors more discretion in handling challenges; an amendment to broaden who could challenge voters statewide was rejected, and the bill passed 49-0. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2110, as amended, allowed registered nurses without EMT certification to staff certain inter-facility ambulance transports under specified conditions to reduce delays, and it also passed 49-0.
The Senate also passed Second Substitute House Bill 2429, which extends and updates the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group and aligns agency planning with the Washington Thriving Strategic Plan; a committee striker was adopted despite concerns about added government structure, and the bill passed 49-0. Second Substitute House Bill 2384, increasing oversight of continuing care retirement communities through actuarial review and Office of Insurance Commissioner oversight, passed 37-12 after the chamber rejected the committee striker and adopted a revised striking amendment. The session ended with a point of personal privilege from Senator Lovick and an adjournment motion, and the Senate adjourned until March 4, 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2272, HB2340, HB2543, HB2554, HB2632, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, SB6006, SB6260, SB6297, SB6351, SB6354, SB6355, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- unit will not issue referrals to the law officer if that certification is out of compliance, out of tolerance
- is out of uh out of compliance,<01:32:17.520><c> out</c><01:32:17.679><c> of</c><01:32:17.840><c> tolerance
- </c><01:32:18.880><c> And</c><01:32:19.360><c> uh</c><01:32:19.520><c> as</c> compliance, out of tolerance
- And uh as compliance, out of tolerance.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- bio stimulant's nutrient content and improves nutrient availability, uptake, or use efficiency, tolerance
- availability uptake or<01:21:01.920><c> use</c><01:21:02.239><c> efficiency</c><01:21:02.880><c> tolerance
- </c><01:21:03.280><c> to</c><01:21:03.440><c> abiotic</c> or use efficiency tolerance to abiotic or use
- efficiency tolerance to abiotic stress<01:21:05.199><c> and</c><01:21:05.600><c> consequent</c><01:21
Keywords:
pesticides, wild rice, environmental protection, agriculture, water quality, pollinators, training, management plan, fertilizer research, education grants, Minnesota Agricultural Council, technology transfer, agricultural productivity, HF4372, Minnesota agriculture, meat processing, meat processing training, retention incentive grants, grant extension, project deadline extension
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not going to read the whole capital security thing, but we will not tolerate being out of decorum
- capital security thing but uh we will capital security thing but uh we will not<00:01:17.759><c> tolerate
- </c><00:01:19.920><c> The</c> not tolerate being out of decorum.
- The not tolerate being out of decorum.
Keywords:
Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- If you believe in competition, you should not tolerate payroll fraud discounts for cheaters.
- competition, you If you believe in competition, you should<00:24:54.240><c> not</c><00:24:54.560><c> tolerate
- </c><00:24:55.080><c> payroll</c><00:24:55.440><c> fraud</c> should not tolerate payroll fraud should
- not tolerate payroll fraud discounts<00:24:56.520><c> for</c><00:24:56.680><c> cheaters.
Summary:
The Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee met to discuss worker misclassification, beginning with approval of the March 4, 2026 minutes and a note that a late-posted bill would not be heard at this time. Chair Pinto opened the hearing by framing misclassification as timely and invited Lea Takapu of the Attorney General’s office to explain the issue. Takapu described misclassification as labeling workers as independent contractors when they are really employees, which can deprive workers of minimum wage, overtime, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, and other protections while also reducing tax revenue. She said the Attorney General’s office and the MEAP partnership have been working on the issue and cited estimates that Minnesota workers lose billions annually and the state loses hundreds of millions to over a billion dollars in revenue, while noting that legitimate independent contracting is not the target.
Members questioned how the committee could rely on estimates when the exact number of misclassified workers is unknown. Takapu responded that the figures were based on studies and complaint data, and that underground or undocumented work makes exact counts difficult. Chair Pinto noted the numbers were estimates and referenced a 2024 Legislative Auditor finding that Minnesota lacked an adequate, coordinated approach to proper worker classification, while saying progress had been made since then.
Several industry witnesses then testified in support of stronger enforcement. Kevin Pranis of LiUNA said misclassification remains rampant in parts of construction, especially drywall, stucco, thin stone, and broadband installation, and argued it is tax, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation fraud that harms law-abiding contractors and taxpayers. Matt Wollers of Braxton and Sons said his company loses bids to competitors that misclassify workers, creating a labor-cost advantage of 30% or more, and asked for meaningful enforcement rather than new legislation, including regular unannounced jobsite visits. Jesse Madison of Purple Tally Productions said misclassification is anti-competition and described examples from live events and entertainment, urging front-end checks on workers’ compensation, unemployment coverage, and W-2 versus 1099 status before work begins. The next testifier, Ben Ballou of the Minnesota Nurses Association, began his remarks as the transcript ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/25/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Verbal outbursts, shouting, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
- behavior will shouting, or disruptive behavior will not<00:01:20.479><c> be</c><00:01:20.560><c> tolerated
- </c><00:01:21.759><c> Applause</c><00:01:22.400><c> or</c><00:01:23.280><c> other</c> not be tolerated
- Applause or other not be tolerated.