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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:02 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I know that Mass is at noon, but we were joking earlier that they can't start the Mass without you
- And whereas Deacon Steve also served as a coordinator of the Blue Mass for first responders, chaplain
- The bishops have to go do Mass. Representative Block, gentleman from Matarro. Thank you, Mr.
- Go and do Mass and send us blessings because we're going to do third reading today.
- Go and do Mass and send us blessings because we're going to do third reading today.
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The University of Minnesota is required to have emergency plans for mass threats, but the reality is
- We need mass threat preparedness training as part of the University's mandatory online training, just
- emergency Minnesota is required to have emergency plans<00:29:02.919><c> for</c><00:29:03.120><c> Mass
- plans for every campus Building<00:29:49.039><c> we</c><00:29:49.159><c> need</c><00:29:49.360><c> Mass
- </c><00:29:49.679><c> threat</c> Building we need Mass threat Building we need Mass threat preparedness
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/04/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- We just don't have critical mass.
- Is this setting up the framework for when we do have a critical mass to implement this?
- We just don't have critical mass. We just don't have critical<00:38:34.400><c> mass.
- And just so I'm fully critical mass.
- have a critical mass to to implement<00:38:46.240><c> this.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Why corn mass? Yeah, ma'am. Thank you. Why corn mass? Yeah, ma'am. Thank you. Why corn mass?
- Why are we putting Why Why are we putting Why Why are we putting um out of all the foods, why corn mass
- um out of all the foods, why corn mass? um out of all the foods, why corn mass?
- out of all the foods to target corn mass out of all the foods to target corn mass out of all the foods
- So, um, again, choose corn mass, right? So, um, again, choose corn mass, right?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/11/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, it only takes effect under the limited circumstances, solely when there's a layoff, sale, or closure
- Again, it only takes effect under the limited circumstances, solely when there's a layoff, sale, or closure
- But a layoff is another occurrence that's beyond the control of the employee, unanticipated.
- There's not going to be this mass exodus from agencies.
- operation unit, which shall provide for the recruitment, appointment, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House Republican school safety package stalls in committee 4/14/26
Transcript Highlights:
- The key takeaway for me was that there are multiple elements needed to protect kids from mass shootings
- The key takeaway for me was that there are multiple elements needed to protect kids from mass shootings
- From their research, we know that mass school shootings, where four or more are killed, involve shooters
- ,</c><00:49:52.560><c> we</c><00:49:52.720><c> know</c><00:49:53.200><c> that</c><00:49:54.040><c> mass
- </c><00:49:54.800><c> um</c> their research, we know that mass um their research, we know that mass um
Summary:
The committee heard House File 3493, the Safe Schools Revenue Increase bill, and first adopted the DE amendment before moving the bill on for re-referral to Ways and Means. Representative Lawrence described the bill as a multi-layered school safety package for all students and schools, including public, nonpublic, charter, and tribal schools, with increased safety funding, mental health support, anonymous threat reporting, school safety plans, and student discipline changes. Several supporters emphasized the need for flexible safety funding and cited real-world safety concerns, including anonymous tip systems that had generated many reports, classroom evacuations, staff injuries, and the need for more resources for mental health and safety infrastructure. Some supporters, including charter school leaders and Catholic Conference testimony, argued the bill’s flexibility and broader safety approach were important, while others supported the K-3 suspension language as a needed tool in severe cases.
Opponents focused heavily on the bill’s repeal of Minnesota’s K-3 suspension ban and non-exclusionary discipline requirements. Legal aid, disability advocates, and education groups argued that suspensions harm young children, worsen disparities, and disproportionately affect students of color and students with disabilities, and they urged the committee to keep restorative and non-exclusionary practices in place. Disability advocates also asked that any safety planning explicitly account for students with disabilities and that the bill remain aligned with IDEA protections and individualized education decisions. Several testifiers opposed using public funds for private schools, saying public money should stay in public programs.
Other testimony came from school administrators and staff who supported restoring limited suspension discretion, describing serious elementary incidents, classroom evacuations, and injuries that they said required a short-term removal option to stabilize classrooms and plan for students’ return. Mental health and school support personnel witnesses stressed that safety and mental health funding should remain distinct and that more counselors, social workers, and related staff are needed to address student crises. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided beyond adoption of the DE amendment and the motion to re-refer the bill.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 24th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- It's hard not to understand that as, I mean, weapons of mass distraction.
- is the game that we live in right here, and you choose... after we lived through one of the worst mass
- They're worried about the farm bill, and we're worried about mass transit.
- But we have had, as someone very eloquently stated a few minutes ago, the largest mass casualty event
- Again, as the last few people have mentioned, the mass casualty event that just happened.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- inventory, train their employees, track their sales, and stop selling military-grade weapons designed for mass
- What's at stake is public safety, protection of law enforcement officers, and the ability to prevent mass
- We do not have to accept mass shootings as inevitable.
- When we looked at the cost estimates on the Farmington mass shooting alone, that was $38 million to the
- It's difficult as a policymaker to try to deal with, you know, the phenomenon of mass shootings, the
Keywords:
mental health, commitment, involuntary commitment, civil commitment, assisted outpatient treatment, AOT, court-ordered treatment, behavioral health, psychiatric hold, danger to self, danger to others, suicide prevention, self-harm, homicide risk, capacity, decisional capacity, guardianship, treatment guardian, crisis stabilization, crisis triage center
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 35, which would create one additional judgeship in the First Judicial District. Senator Trujillo and Chief Judge Bichai explained that the position had been approved through the judiciary’s unified budget process based on caseload and weighted-caseload needs. Members asked about how the new judge would be appointed, election timing, and courthouse space; the judge said the district would make room temporarily and that technology had helped with courtroom efficiency. One member of the public testified in opposition, alleging questionable case-assignment practices in the district court. The committee then voted do pass on SB 35 to the Finance Committee without objection.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 17, the Stop Illegal Gun Trade Act, with extensive testimony on both sides. Supporters, including the sponsors, gun-violence survivors, prosecutors, law enforcement, city representatives, educators, and advocacy groups, argued that the bill would address a retail-to-criminal pipeline by requiring gun dealers to secure inventory, train employees, track sales, report suspicious activity, and restrict future sales of certain military-style firearms and large-capacity magazines. They cited gun violence statistics, local homicides, and the impact on children and schools. Opponents, including NRA and industry representatives, sheriffs, ranchers, dealers, and other citizens, argued the bill would violate the Second, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments, create a de facto registry, impose costly burdens on lawful businesses, and fail to stop criminals. Several opponents also raised concerns about litigation costs and the effect on rural gun owners.
Committee members then questioned the sponsors and debated the bill’s definitions, recordkeeping, confidentiality, and dealer requirements. Senator Duhigg offered and the committee adopted several amendments, including removing narrow loss-language tied to fire/theft/flood, changing backup timing language back to the federal standard, and revising the confidentiality/IPRA language to protect names and personal identifying information of transferees. The sponsors said the bill was intended to align with or build on federal standards in some areas while adding state-level dealer oversight. The chair allowed extended amendment discussion and indicated the committee would continue working through the substitute bill.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I would say when the population was that high, we didn't have enough staff, but since they had a mass
- So now that we got they did a mass hiring and we got enough staff, I feel like it would have balanced
- I would say when the population was that high, we didn't have enough staff, but since they had a mass
- So now that we got they did a mass hiring and we got enough staff, I feel like it would have balanced
- We got— they did a mass hiring, and we got enough staff.
Keywords:
juvenile justice, youth sentencing, juvenile rehabilitation, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families, community supervision, community transition services, suspended disposition, less restrictive alternative, sentencing grid, juvenile confinement, juvenile prison, rehabilitation, recidivism, mental health treatment, substance use disorder, chemical dependency, trauma-informed care, racial disparities, equity
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It was a mass shooting that really struck the hearts of all of us in the U.S.
- It was a mass shooting that really struck the hearts of all of us in the U.S.
- victims</c><00:20:49.080><c> it</c><00:20:49.240><c> was</c><00:20:49.600><c> a</c><00:20:49.840><c> mass
- </c> the 17 Parkland victims it was a mass the 17 Parkland victims it was a mass shooting<00:20:50.720
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hello, my name is Jimmy Poyer, and I'm an Eagle Scout with Troop 79 in Maine or Mass.
- Hello, my name is Jimmy Poryer, and I'm an Eagle Scout with Troop 79 in Maine or Mass in the Spirit of
Summary:
The Senate convened for a ceremonial session centered on the annual scouting report to the Commonwealth and a recognition of April as Public Health Month under state law. The chamber welcomed scouts and adult leaders from across Massachusetts, with Senator Tarr introducing the program and recognizing flag bearers, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Scout Oath, and the Scout Law. A keynote address was delivered by Eagle Scout Jimmy Porrier, who highlighted scouting’s role in leadership development, community service, outdoor education, and conservation, and noted his own achievement of earning all 139 merit badges.
The annual scouting report, presented by Theodore Borden, summarized statewide scouting participation and service. The report cited 21,469 youth members, 10,236 adult volunteers, 10,461 youth participating in summer activities, 4,467 non-scouts served, 689 Eagle Scouts, 200,098 hours of community service, and 28,406 merit badges earned. Membership figures were also broken down by program, including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring.
After the report, Senator Collins moved that it be printed in the Senate Journal, and the motion was adopted without objection. The Senate then concluded the ceremonial proceedings, thanked the scouts and organizers, and adjourned to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 1st, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Or it could be the other way around: they go to New Mass or whatever state, take that program, then New
- they</c><01:22:20.199><c> go</c><01:22:20.320><c> to</c><01:22:20.440><c> new</c><01:22:20.920><c> mass
- </c><01:22:21.239><c> or</c> other way around they go to new mass or other way around they go to new
- mass or whatever<01:22:21.760><c> state</c><01:22:22.480><c> take</c><01:22:22.719><c> that</c><01:22
- We had a mass murderer living near both of us in Rye—I'm sorry, he was working in Rye.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- So based on the Mass Parole Board annual statistical reports, the number of non-parolees receiving RRC
- Currently at the Mass Parole Board, we do not have a training division or a designated training facility
- The number of incarcerated individuals in the Commonwealth of Mass is likely at an all-time low.
Summary:
The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met on June 15 with co-chairs Senator Will Brownsberger and Representative Dan Hunt. After deciding not to approve prior meeting summary notes at this session, the commission heard testimony from the Massachusetts Parole Officers Association (Brian Lucier and Shauna Hawksley). They described parole officers’ work in both institutions and the community, including housing, mental health, substance use, employment, education, and benefits referrals, and argued that parole officers often know local service providers best. They also said the former reentry navigator positions were lost in 2025 and that regional reentry centers used in the past helped reduce duplication and improve information sharing; they urged more funding, staffing, and training, and said parole should be better integrated with MPTC/POST training and with community-based reentry resources.
Commission members asked about the relationship between parole and Community Justice Support Centers, training and arrest authority, revocation practices, and coordination with sheriffs and the Department of Correction. The witnesses said CJSC access is limited by location, transportation, and scheduling, while parole’s older reentry centers were referral-based and did not require regular attendance. They also said parole officers are special state police officers with arrest authority, receive a parole-specific academy plus firearms/defensive tactics/first responder training, and would benefit from more formal reentry training. On revocations, they said they lacked data but believed parole now returns fewer people for mental health or first-time substance use issues and focuses more on public safety threats. They also said collaboration with sheriffs and DOC reentry staff is generally good but still suffers from duplicative referrals and last-minute changes that can undo work done inside facilities.
After testimony, the commission discussed next steps, including extending its reporting deadline from September 30 to November 30 through the pending budget, finishing remaining DOC facility visits in the fall, and holding additional meetings on mental health and other unresolved issues. Members also discussed whether to seek more input from the judiciary and district attorneys, with agreement to continue outreach and document responses. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, and the commission indicated it would reconvene in the fall.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Transcript Highlights:
- from a two-tier to a three-tier model our actuarial analysis found that this transition could reduce mass
- So, on behalf of Mass ABA, thank you for your leadership and the opportunity to testify today.
- So, on behalf of Mass ABA, thank you for your leadership and the opportunity to testify today.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on several health care bills focused primarily on autism services and kidney disease coverage. Committee chairs John Lawn and Cindy Friedman opened by outlining hearing procedures, testimony rules, and filing deadlines, and noted the hearing would be recorded and written testimony accepted. They said the day’s topics included affordability and access to behavioral health services, provider reimbursement, Medicare coverage for vulnerable populations, and MassHealth eligibility asset exemptions.
A major portion of the hearing concerned House Bill 4623, which would add board-certified assistant behavior analysts (BCABAs) as a recognized mid-level supervisory role in the MassHealth reimbursement framework to help address long wait lists for autism spectrum disorder services. Representative Lisa Field, actuaries, clinicians, and autism service providers testified that the current two-tier model limits workforce capacity, contributes to long delays, and leaves families waiting months for care. Supporters said the bill could expand access, improve retention, and potentially reduce MassHealth costs, while also helping providers meet growing demand and new administrative requirements.
The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 4425 and Senate Bill 2737, which would allow Massachusetts residents under 65 with end-stage renal disease to purchase Medigap coverage. Legislators, dialysis advocates, and patients described high out-of-pocket costs under Medicare, barriers to kidney transplant eligibility without secondary insurance, and the financial strain on patients and families. Testifiers said the change would affect about 846 residents, could modestly increase premiums, and might reduce Medicaid spending by preventing asset spend-downs. Senator Gomez and others spoke from personal experience with dialysis and transplant care.
Finally, the committee heard testimony on House Bill 4353 and Senate Bill 2587, which would require regular data-driven review of MassHealth ABA reimbursement rates. Providers and association representatives argued that reimbursement has not kept pace with inflation, workforce shortages, accreditation costs, and new 2026 MassHealth policy requirements, and said the bills would improve transparency and ensure rates reflect the true cost of care. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with the chairs thanking participants, inviting additional written testimony, and adjourning the meeting.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Apr 7th, 2026
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
Transcript Highlights:
- originally authorized in the last comprehensive transportation bond bill, which I believe is called Mass
- originally authorized in the last comprehensive transportation bond bill, which I believe is called Mass
- It's not just Eastern Mass.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets held a public hearing on H. 5279, a transportation bond bill financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. MassDOT and A&F testified in support, describing the bill as a major transportation investment package centered on a $300 million annual Chapter 90 local aid program, with $200 million distributed by the traditional formula and $100 million by lane miles to better support rural communities. They also outlined funding for MBTA rail reliability and modernization, transportation projects that support housing production, a new DCR parkway resilience and safety program, and reauthorizations of existing highway and municipal grant programs such as the Municipal Pavement Program and Shared Streets and Spaces.
Witnesses said the bill would help address aging infrastructure, improve safety and resilience, support housing development, and leverage Fair Share surtax revenue through the Commonwealth Transportation Fund. They explained that some authorizations are structured to allow the state to issue special obligation bonds, and clarified that the bill authorizes the full spending amount for federally aided projects even though the state only borrows the 20 percent match, with the federal government reimbursing the rest. Committee members asked about bridge repair needs, the size of the backlog, how housing-related transportation funds would be allocated, MBTA vehicle procurement, and whether rural communities would have fair access to the new funding streams.
Several members praised the administration’s financing approach but urged future Chapter 90 increases to keep pace with inflation and requested more attention to rural municipal capacity and bridge safety needs. The Massachusetts Municipal Association also testified in strong support, emphasizing that Chapter 90 is the most important tool for cities and towns to maintain local roads and bridges and urging prompt passage before construction season. No votes were taken; after testimony concluded, the committee adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I get alerts from my staff every single day of every mass murder, of every tragedy in this country.
- </c> Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.
- Now, the beautiful lady with the words, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning
- Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.
- </c> huddled masses yearning to breathe free. huddled masses yearning to breathe free. with<03:21:19.760
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The couple of challenges I had in there is that you'd have to figure out what the massing is in that
- They would have to put in what are permitted massing and frontages.
- the the in that um enabling massing the the in that um enabling legislation<04:04:08.000><c> they</c
- massing and and frontages<04:04:13.040><c> and</c><04:04:13.159><c> then</c><04:04:13.279><c> the</c
- and Frontage but isn't this of massing and Frontage but isn't this bill<04:07:23.439><c> intended</c
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 46 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She was born in August 1933, in Chicopee, Mass.
- She was born in August 1933 in Chicopee, Mass., to Maximilian and Addita Gauron.
Summary:
The House met with several welcoming and ceremonial items at the start, including recognition of visiting school groups and a special order to escort Representative-elect Hannah L. Bowen to the Governor’s Office to be qualified. Members also observed moments of silence honoring former Senator Louis P. Bertinazzi and former Representative Evelyn B. Chesky, and the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s notice of the 6th Essex District special election results was placed on file, with congratulations extended to Representative Owen of Beverly.
The main business was consideration of House 4150, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill totaling about $529.8 million. The House suspended rules, advanced the bill through second and third reading, and later passed it to be engrossed. A consolidated amendment was adopted by a vote of 149-1, and the bill itself passed to be engrossed by 149-1. The House also took up Senate 2508, establishing a sick leave bank for Andrew Cetra of the trial court, and ordered it to a third reading.
Two floor amendments drew debate and were adopted by roll call. Amendment 61, offered by Representatives Peisch and Moran, codified protections and practices for English language learners and students with disabilities, including district responsibilities for identification, services, assessments, and nondiscrimination; it passed 148-1. Amendment 27, offered by Representative Rogers, clarified that post-certified law enforcement officers at private colleges and universities are included in firearms-related exemptions under the state’s firearms modernization law; it passed 151-0. The House then adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Representative Chesky.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- , which is on consent, until I reached the last whereas when it states... ...to address the recent mass
- regard to immigration, we do have mixed messages coming out of Washington, D.C., on this relative to mass
Summary:
The Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee began without quorum and initially heard several bills as a subcommittee. AB 277 by Assemblymember Alanis would require background checks for unlicensed employees providing behavioral health treatment; the author and CalABA said it would protect children and people with disabilities, and the bill drew no opposition. AB 1382 by Assemblymember Castillo would prohibit the sale of genetically modified animals altered for cosmetic purposes, while exempting glowfish after amendments; supporters framed it as an animal welfare and pet overpopulation measure, and there was no opposition after the amendments. ACR 173 by Assemblymember Carrillo would formalize a sister-state relationship between California and Jalisco, Mexico; the author emphasized cultural and economic ties and binational cooperation, though one senator objected to language referencing recent mass deportations and said he would abstain rather than support it as written.
After quorum was established, the committee took up consent items AB 2085, AB 1733, ACR 129, ACR 164, and ACR 166, which passed 6-0. AB 277 was then approved 6-0 and sent to the Senate Public Safety Committee. AB 1382 passed 6-0 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. ACR 173 was adopted 4-0, and the committee granted reconsideration so the author could potentially address the concern raised about the immigration-related language.