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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Policy-wise, it's a common practice, for example, in the world we're in, to go look at best practices
- To go look at best practices.
- I do not think that Waymo has the best practices.
- It's a human AI collaboration, has jobs that go with it, great.
- You know, is there potential for collaboration there with the DMV, for...
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee held an informational hearing on autonomous vehicle technology in California, with testimony from industry, safety advocates, first responders, drivers, and state regulators. The chair framed the hearing as an overview of AV deployment, safety, first responder interactions, and current and future regulation. Witnesses from the AV industry argued that autonomous vehicles can reduce crashes and injuries, create jobs, and support California’s leadership in innovation, while critics and crash survivors described serious safety failures, including phantom braking, inadequate transparency, and crashes involving Tesla’s Autopilot/Full Self-Driving systems. Several witnesses urged stronger disclosure, data preservation, independent safety validation, and clearer accountability for companies deploying these systems.
First responder and labor witnesses described operational problems in San Francisco and elsewhere, saying AVs have blocked fire engines, ambulances, and police responses, shut down in emergency scenes, and caused major delays during outages. They asked for faster and more reliable remote support, a public safety manual override, clearer enforcement authority, and limits on deployment in complex conditions. A police chief representative said law enforcement supports innovation but needs standardized protocols, training, and clear statutory authority. A Teamsters representative criticized proposed DMV rules for heavy-duty autonomous trucks, arguing they rely too heavily on manufacturer self-certification and do not impose enough independent safety review or geographic limits.
State regulators from the DMV and CPUC defended California’s existing AV framework, saying the state has regulated AVs since 2014 and now has an end-to-end system with permits, reporting requirements, enforcement tools, and first responder coordination. DMV officials said the new rulemaking would add more reporting, address heavy-duty AVs, and require compliance with emergency geofence messages and law enforcement direction. CPUC testimony emphasized that its role is limited to passenger service and ride-hail operations. Committee members asked about crash data, remote operations, liability, response times, and whether California should adopt more uniform standards and stronger guardrails. No votes or formal actions were taken, as the hearing was informational.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
- Foley, could you kind of paint a picture of what the current practice of depopulating the census has
- As I said, we want to work collaboratively with you to identify the next steps for the campus.
- In my role, I collaborate with nearly all... ...of the OT and rehab engineering department.
- In my role, I collaborate with nearly all disciplines. I've built strong bonds with my colleagues.
- . ...about how to be more constructive with all of our time and collaborative.
Summary:
The hearing focused on the future of Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, with commissioners, agency officials, workers, and families describing the hospital as a unique integrated setting combining medical care, rehabilitation, education, residential services, and adaptive engineering. Opening remarks from legislators emphasized continued budget funding, the legal requirement that Pappas not close before the commission reports, and a request to extend the commission’s deadline. Several commissioners and witnesses argued that admissions have effectively been curtailed while discharges continue, creating what they described as a de facto closure.
Union leaders from AFSCME, SEIU, and the Massachusetts Nurses Association said staff are experiencing uncertainty, morale problems, and loss of confidence because referrals are being discouraged and the census is shrinking. They urged immediate action to stop admission denials and unnecessary discharges, and some proposed temporary modular units or other short-term investments to restore admissions while longer-term plans are developed. Parents and former patients testified that Pappas provided life-changing opportunities and supports that they could not find elsewhere, and that alternative programs or proposed Western Massachusetts options would not meet the same needs.
Department of Public Health Commissioner Robert Goldstein said the administration supports keeping Pappas open and stable during the commission’s work, but argued that admissions must comply with hospital-level-of-care rules and that the campus’s deteriorating infrastructure limits who can be safely served. He said DPH is continuing admissions where appropriate, backfilling staff, and exploring ways to expand services, including outpatient therapies and adaptive engineering, while also acknowledging that Pappas is a one-of-a-kind system with no true in-state duplicate. Commissioners requested de-identified admissions and denial data and continued to press the department on whether the current operational changes amount to a silent closure.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You practiced that. That was awesome. Yeah.
- These best practices are now scaled out district-wide.
- And that has to do with things like collaborative practices and a change in school culture.
- And so, Competing in the healthcare world or they're competing for private practice.
- Best practices were not followed.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the initiatives the committee took up this interim was they asked LFC and DFA staff to collaborate
- In the Institute for AI and Machine Learning Practical Applications, we want to extend that not only
- Again, this is a great example of how we can collaborate across our universities.
- We can do collaborative research. We can do work for others, small business assistance.
- And this kind of collaboration. It has been proven out.
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the Arctic and Greenland's geostrategic importance to U.S. interests. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I think there are some practical hurdles that would have to be overcome and we can have a discussion
- It requires collaboration across a number of government agencies, and that this research is absolutely
- As I noted before, we're strong collaborators with other U.S. government agencies, including various
- How can we maximize our collaboration with Canada and Finland in the Arctic?
- Our contracting practices are often adverse for business interests.
Keywords:
Greenland, acquisition, national security, Arctic, geopolitical, China, Russia, icebreakers, trade routes
Summary:
The meeting convened by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation focused on the potential acquisition of Greenland by the United States. This issue, first raised by President Trump in 2019, has gained renewed significance amidst shifting global dynamics and the strategic importance of Greenland in relation to transatlantic trade routes and national security. The members discussed the geopolitical implications of Greenland's position, especially given the increasing influence of China and Russia in the Arctic region. Notably, the urgency to address military presence and icebreaker capabilities in the Arctic was a major point of contention, with a call for a new fleet to counter foreign dominance in the area.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AEN-WLA-EIG, AEN-WLA-EDT, AEN-GVO, AEN DEFER, AEN, AEN-EDU Public Hearings 02-18-2026
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> with</c><01:10:43.360><c> Department</c> Hawaiʻi to collaborate with Department Hawaiʻi to collaborate
- Um, and so, you know, students when they learn about sustainable land practices, um, they can be the
- So, you collaborated with DOE in what form and with whom?
- ,</c> about sustainable land practices, about sustainable land practices, um, um, um, they<01:15:19.360
- So, you collaborated >> Follow-up question.
Keywords:
workforce development, agriculture, biosecurity, pilot program, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College, DHRD, training, apprenticeship, career pathways, credentialing, job training, internship, hands-on experience, state employment, workforce pipeline, agricultural jobs, biosecurity jobs, general fund appropriation
Summary:
The committees first heard SB 2371, which would prioritize lease offers on agrivoltaics parcels for beginning farmers, require annual compliance reports to DAB, authorize penalties for noncompliance, and allow solar facilities on certain agricultural lands. DAB, the State Energy Office, PUC, and Hawaii Farm Bureau generally supported the intent, while OPPSD recommended amendments to preserve agricultural lease affordability and strengthen food-production language. Members questioned whether the bill would meaningfully encourage solar on ag lands, whether beginning farmers would have enough information to use such parcels, and how the bill would interact with Land Use Commission review. The Farm Bureau said agrivoltaics remains challenging and largely in pilot form, and noted the Mililani project as a promising example of dual use. The committees voted to pass SB 2371 with amendments, with one member expressing a preference that it be opened to all farmers rather than only beginning farmers.
The next measure, SB 2800, appropriates funds to DAB, DLNR, and ADC for acquisition, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems. All testifying agencies and the Farm Bureau supported the bill, and members pressed them for estimates of needed funding and the condition of existing systems. DAB cited major repair needs, including Waimea, Molokai, Kahuku, and Kawailoa, and said its backlog could total roughly $65 million; ADC estimated about $35 million for several systems; and DLNR said its current needs for three systems were about $35 million, with the largest cost tied to piping in Kekaha. The committees amended the bill to defer its effective date to July 1, 2050 and to blank out the appropriation amounts in the bill text, with the agencies’ requested amounts to be included in the committee report for consideration. SB 2800 then passed in AEN, Water and Land, and EIG.
The final measure discussed was SB 2718, a food hub pilot program beginning in 2028 that would require state departments and UH to source 30% of certain food purchases from local agricultural products, create a nutrition- and ʻāina-based school program, and have DAT partner with a regional aggregator for Native Hawaiian staple crops. DAT, DOH, the Farm Bureau, Food Plus Policy Group, HAPA, and others supported the bill’s intent, while the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation opposed it, saying it is already struggling to meet the current local procurement percentage and faces procurement and quantity barriers, especially for staple items used daily. The testimony focused on whether agencies could realistically meet the higher local purchasing target and whether smaller farms could supply the needed volumes.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a community issue that demands collaboration, investment, care.
- And we couldn't really find a cookbook of best practices.
- And we couldn't really find the clipbook of that best practices. we did look for best practices, and
- we couldn't really find some cookbook of best practices.
- Are you aware of any medical institution that uses a different practice?
Summary:
The meeting was a special commission hearing on antisemitism held off-site at Kerem Shalom Synagogue in Concord, with commissioners approving prior minutes and noting a quorum, a rescheduled October 27 meeting, and the addition of a new commissioner. The co-chairs and host speakers emphasized the personal and communal significance of holding the hearing in a synagogue and the importance of confronting antisemitism while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse. The commission heard from former SJC Justice and current UMass General Counsel David Lowy, who discussed the IHRA definition of antisemitism, said its use as nonbinding guidance does not raise First Amendment concerns, and described UMass’s response to a discriminatory academic conference policy. Commissioners also asked about campus speaker vetting, protest rights, and university practices for addressing antisemitism and protecting students’ access to education.
District Attorney Marian Ryan testified about restorative justice as a tool for addressing hate incidents, saying it can help victims be heard, reduce reoffending, and be used in criminal, school, and community settings. She described local programs, online reporting forms, and the need for better statutory tools, including changes to restitution and education requirements in hate-crime cases. Commissioners asked whether restorative justice affects charging decisions, and Ryan said it should not alter whether a hate crime is investigated or charged. She also identified model programs and said the commission’s work aligns with the national strategy it is charged with implementing.
Three rabbis then described the rise in antisemitic incidents in schools and communities, the emotional toll on Jewish families, and the need for stronger school responses, clearer language in incident communications, and better training for educators. Rabbi Brad David recounted repeated incidents in Acton-Boxborough and praised the district’s improved partnership and response, while Rabbi Tom Shah described parental anxiety, concerns about classroom materials lacking context, and the need for balanced instruction. The rabbis also discussed synagogue security costs and measures, including volunteer security teams, police support, grants, and physical protections. Commissioners said the testimony would inform forthcoming recommendations, and DESE staff noted they are developing instructional-materials guidance and a rubric for educators. The final witness, Professor Christina Miller, outlined hate-crime prosecution issues in Massachusetts, including mixed-motive cases, the need for clearer statutes and jury instructions, better training for police and clerk magistrates, guidance on sentencing and diversity-awareness programs, and the use of community impact statements.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Higher Education Institutions Committee Jun 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- NDSU offers wonderful hands-on and collaborative classes.
- "And I are going to talk a little bit about the collaborations we've had between Sanford Research and
- And we finally got it done thanks to this collaboration we had between NDSU and Sanford.
- this collaboration we had between NDSU and Sanford.
- And this has grown into a large collaborative opportunity that we are about to begin.
Summary:
The committee met at NDSU and approved the April 9 minutes. The main purpose of the meeting was an informational presentation from NDSU President David Stewart and university leaders on the university’s priorities, including enrollment, student success, research, commercialization, and use of New Horizons funding. Stewart emphasized a “One NDSU” approach, thanked legislators for past support, and said the university will focus on recruitment and retention, a new strategic plan, and growing research and tech transfer while serving North Dakota’s workforce needs.
University leaders said NDSU is using tuition waivers more strategically and will work to reduce them over time through scholarship optimization. Provost Sherry Vale described academic portfolio reviews, program closures or consolidations, strategic hiring, and workload policies aimed at aligning resources with demand. They also highlighted student outcomes, including high completion rates, strong employment placement, and NDSU’s role in producing a large share of the state’s engineers, nurses, and agriculture graduates.
Several students testified about how NDSU’s mentoring, internships, research, and support services helped them succeed. The committee also heard from partners on New Horizons-related collaborations: Gateway to Science described K-12 STEM outreach in rural and tribal areas, and Sanford Research discussed joint research efforts, including COBRE-related work, obesity and GLP-1 studies, and a joint biostatistics hire. Later speakers highlighted Governor’s School and NDSU’s research and commercialization efforts, including growth in research expenditures and invention disclosures. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
JLCB Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That would require—and that's the collaboration— That would require, and that's the collaboration that
- How do we do the collaborative effort that you spoke about?
- Clerks of court have different practices. It's a decentralized court system.
- That's why I keep going back to the word collaboration.
- So, you know, I just wanted to mention that, and you're right, it is a collaborative.
Summary:
The committee met to review budget and fiscal items, beginning with a roll call and a reminder about severe weather and the need to keep the meeting brief. Members first received the January fiscal status statement and certified the prior-year surplus at $577,073,871, with no changes from the prior month. The fiscal status statement was approved without objection. Staff then reviewed the five-year baseline budget and continuation/standstill budgets, noting projected imbalances in later years driven by revenue declines, including the redirection of motor vehicle sales tax, and by rising costs such as inflation and Medicaid adjustments. Representative Amadee asked about Medicaid growth and SNAP administrative costs, and staff explained that the SNAP federal match change is separate from Medicaid.
The governor’s executive budget presentation focused on a third year of standstill budgeting, efficiency savings, and the impact of one-time reductions and agency reorganizations. Officials said the budget avoids recurring spending from nonrecurring revenue and incorporates savings from prior efficiency efforts. Major items discussed included funding for LA Gator vouchers, the high-impact jobs program at Louisiana Economic Development, DCFS modernization, corrections overtime and offender costs, Angola population growth, nursing home and MCO adjustments at LDH, and additional support for the MJ Foster Scholarship and Board of Regents systems. Members also discussed the distinction between state general fund and federal funds, the effect of inflation on specific purchases, and the use of surplus dollars, including deposits to the Budget Stabilization Fund and UAL paydown. No formal action was taken on the budget presentation.
Later items included the FY27 expenditure limit calculation of $20.1 billion, up $953 million from FY26, and the annual comprehensive financial report, which received an unmodified audit opinion. The committee approved a BA-7 increasing federal funds for the governor’s office by $2 million for U.S. DOT-related infrastructure and rural transit work. It also approved Facility Planning and Control requests to add five higher education deferred maintenance projects and to combine two Baton Rouge Community College projects. CPRA received approval to extend contracts with Coastal Estuary Services and Access Sciences for monitoring and records-management services. The committee also approved a legislative intent clarification for a $500,000 appropriation to the New Orleans Recreational Development Foundation.
The final major discussion was a presentation on a weighted caseload study for appellate and district courts. Judicial officials explained that the study updates an outdated formula used to assess judgeship needs, incorporates specialty courts and commissioners, and is intended as one tool in a broader collaborative process with the legislature. Members raised concerns about the number of judges, court funding, and how Louisiana compares with other states. No vote was taken on the study, but the discussion emphasized future collaboration on judicial resource allocation and possible structural changes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Calderon and I signed an action plan, and this action plan highlights the collaboration between USDA
- In collaboration with Tennessee if we've been able to set up locations in Mexico where we can disperse
- And also expand our collaboration with partners throughout the government, throughout the states, and
- Our weekly and biweekly communication, coordination, collaboration calls are ongoing.
- Sharing information, best practices. and how to address the threat. As Dr.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- OF PRIDE IN BEING FIRST WHEN IT COMES TO INITIATIVES AND ESTABLISHING WHAT WE THINK ARE THE BEST PRACTICES
- IT THROUGH A REGION AND HAVING THE REGION WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE THOSE ARE THE BEST PRACTICES
- >> IT IS A UNIQUE SERVER, IT IS A FLORIDA FIRST AND IT IS A NATIONAL BEST PRACTICE WE ARE TRYING TO SHARE
- JUST LAST YEAR WE HAD OUR FIRST TRAINING SYMPOSIUM DEDICATED TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES AND
- Collins: ULTIMATELY IT OURS IS OUR CITIZENS THAT PAY WHEN WE CAN COLLABORATE AND SOLVE THIS PROBLEM,
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Data centers prioritize water efficiency through best practices, innovative strategies, and collaboration
- In an effort to work collaboratively and promote coordinated groundwater management, Tulare County has
- We've remained committed to collaborating on this legislation with the goal of creating a policy that
- Chair, committee members, for allowing me to present Assembly Bill 610, Fair Housing Practices Act.
- Over time, the management, governance, or sustainable environmental practices.
Summary:
The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of housing, water, and local finance bills, with the chair repeatedly reminding attendees about hearing rules and noting that several measures were being heard without a quorum at first. Early items included AB 407, which would broaden eligibility for state-run loan and financing programs to help small businesses fund environmental, seismic, and ADA upgrades, and AB 93, which would require data centers to estimate and report water use and follow state best practices. AB 93 drew support from water advocates and local government groups, while the Data Center Coalition opposed it, arguing the bill could be overly restrictive, difficult to retrofit, and raise trade secret or security concerns. The committee also heard AB 650 on housing element review, AB 1044 on creating a new Tulare County groundwater sustainability agency, and AB 523 on allowing proxy voting for single-representative member agencies on the Metropolitan Water District board; all drew broad support from local agencies and related stakeholders and no recorded opposition in the room.
Several housing bills were presented as part of a broader fast-track housing package. AB 507 would streamline adaptive reuse of office buildings into housing, especially in downtowns with high vacancy; supporters said it would revive urban cores and help meet housing and climate goals, while the League of California Cities and a few cities opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about one-size-fits-all by-right approval and fee limitations. AB 1294 would create a universal housing application and limit early application requirements; it drew strong support from housing and business groups, with the American Planning Association and League of California Cities seeking more flexibility and input. AB 610 would require local governments to disclose housing constraints in their housing elements and limit new constraints after certification for three years unless disclosed; supporters said it would improve transparency and certainty, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate local policy choices and inclusionary housing requirements. Both AB 610 and AB 698, which would require analysis of the housing and property tax impacts of proposed transfer taxes, were moved out of committee on 7-0 votes after discussion and amendments.
The committee also heard AB 1112, which would repeal an outdated Riverside County property tax provision affecting Rancho Mirage; the city argued it was the only qualifying no-low property tax city not receiving the standard minimum and sought equal treatment. After quorum was established, the bill was passed 6-0 with amendments and sent to Appropriations. AB 1021, heard later, would make it easier for school districts and other local education agencies to build employee housing, with the author citing teacher recruitment and retention problems and support from education stakeholders. Throughout the hearing, members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized the need to balance housing production, local fiscal tools, and infrastructure needs, and several authors accepted committee amendments and committed to continued negotiations with opponents.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations.(2-11-26)
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> practice law in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. practice law in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.
- </c> an attorney that practices in Lexington. an attorney that practices in Lexington.
- We run the risk of practicing law.
- </c><00:15:34.079><c> of</c> this goes directly to the practice of this goes directly to the practice
- </c><00:36:31.599><c> I</c> it's very practical. I can use it. I it's very practical. I can use it.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- What practical, tangible steps do you take using the data to then close the achievement gaps?
- There are opportunities for us to collaborate with the K through 12 system to be able to expand these
- the privilege of working with ABC to bring together diverse stakeholders on responsible alcohol practices
- I look forward to continued collaboration on these important efforts. Thank you very much.
- a fair marketplace, and that relies upon a strong ABC that enforces the laws and enforces trade practices
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- But really what we've done is we want to do this in collaboration with the department.
- This bill memorializes the collaboration between the two and jointly hosting major events such as the
- Always open to collaboration. And so making sure that we're doing this.
- Always open to collaboration.
- It's a practice chance for leadership.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 17th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislation right now, just being a legislator is my main work, but I have practiced in the hospital
- This bill is about collaborative drug therapy agreements.
- The bill doesn't eliminate collaboration.
- It's human-centered, practical, and safe.
- This is an amendment that is the result of a collaboration between the advocates who brought forward
Bills:
SB5223, SB6071, SB5966, SB6061, SB6016, SB5973, SB5053, SB5249, SB5899, SB6190, SB5574, SB5873, SB5924, SB6263, SB6282, SB5950, SB6074, SB6096, SB5609, SB5901, SB5943, SB5975, SJM8016, SB5907, SB6031, SB6155, SB6158, SB6227, SB5947, SB6085, SB6234, SB6274, SB5909, SB6044, SB6239, SB6045, SB6089, SB6170, SB5954, SB5762, SB6032, SB6066, SB6082, SB6164, SB6176, SB6319, SB6308, SB6200, SB6080, SJM8014, SB6177, SB6052, SB6182, SB5828, SB6335, SB6017, SB5470, SB5990, SB5046, SB5387, SB5637, SB5647, SB5839, SB5888, SB5962, SB6018, SB6037, SB6047, SB6078, SB6130, SB6147, SB6151, SB6197, SB6220, SB6256, SB6311, SB6343
Keywords:
criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development
Summary:
The Senate convened with all members present, heard a prayer and pledge, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through committee reports and House messages. Several bills were referred to committees, including low-income energy assistance and real property use restrictions. The chamber then took up a series of gubernatorial appointments, confirming Apollonio P. Hernandez to the University of Washington Board of Regents, Violet M. Frolov to the Central Washington University Board of Trustees, and Monica U. to the Washington Student Achievement Council, each after sponsor remarks and roll-call votes. The Senate also recessed briefly for caucuses and later resumed floor action on bills.
On final passage, the Senate approved SB 6220 on nonprofit housing property tax exemptions for temporary community use, SB 5947 creating the Washington Health Care Board, ESSB 631 on safe pedestrian passage during construction, ESSB 6066 establishing crash prevention zones, SB 6044 recognizing Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, SB 5899 allowing qualified chiropractors to treat non-human animals under a licensing framework, SB 6151 dedicating environmental program fee accounts, ESSB 6200 allowing renters and mobile home occupants to install portable cooling devices with safeguards, SB 5901 adjusting school construction assistance for on-base schools, and SB 6080 governing federal detention contracts with county and municipal jails. Most of these bills passed with strong bipartisan support, though SB 5947, SB 5924, SB 6200, and SB 6080 drew notable opposition from some senators who raised concerns about cost, scope, safety, or implementation.
The Senate also adopted amendments to several measures, including technical or stakeholder-driven changes to SB 5947, ESSB 631, ESSB 6066, SB 5899, and ESSB 6200. SB 5924, expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice, passed after a lengthy debate over access to care, professional training, and the role of collaborative drug therapy agreements; supporters framed it as a response to provider shortages, while opponents argued it moved too quickly or needed more study. SB 6080, concerning jail contracts for federal detainees, saw failed amendments seeking an attorney general opinion and a good-faith extension, before passing on a 30-19 vote. The meeting ended with a personal privilege statement marking Lunar New Year and a motion to recess for lunch and caucus.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 8, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- The department as mentioned previously is collaborating with shot for the workplace safety content.
- The student has practiced been demonstrated the skills that translate directly to the workplace.
- Ideas is actually what research is telling us are proven practice. So we use universal design.
- So how how does that work with that collaboration?
- So I wonder how that transition that collaboration works with in conjunction with all students.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And then this notion of collaboration, we need our teachers to be able to continue to collaborate, to
- They collaborate with another team that we have, which is our state regional literacy directors.
- They collaborate with our math team.
- How are teachers actually in the field using it was the best practice.
- Is Lynn instructional tool for practice?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- Collaboration across local, state, and federal agencies, including the Department of Insurance, will
- Collaboration across local, state, and federal agencies, including the Department of Insurance, will
- Third by January 1, 2021, the CPA, the State Water Resources Control Board and DPR will collaborate to
- And the process that is unintended gives, it establishes a requirement to collaborate to determine best
- And the collaboration in itself is not a study, because if you're going to develop best methods, it is
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We were collaborating with State Health nurses were in our home.
- </c><00:36:17.920><c> tangible</c> families who need practical tangible families who need practical tangible
- </c> saw there was a wonderful collaboration saw there was a wonderful collaboration of of of volunteers
- we were collaborating with State Health we were collaborating with State Health nurses<00:38:26.599><
- It's a great collaboration with the public, and it saves money.