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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And the House EDNA committee agrees, and we hope you will also. The motion is to concur.
- The EDNA Committee agrees with this, and we hope you will too. The motion is to concur.
- The EDNA Committee agrees with this, and we hope you will too. The motion is to concur.
- The majority committee committee.
- I hope there's that word again, hope. I hope you will take that next step.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, welcome to the committee.
- I'm pleased to be here committee.
- You hope we hope for your time today.
- Welcome to the committee. Uh welcome. Welcome to the committee.
- </c> committee today. Uh so appreciate that. committee today. Uh so appreciate that.
Keywords:
tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Read the first bill: Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate
- Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 902, a bill to
- Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 1417, a bill to
- Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 1417, a bill to
- Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1452.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (3-19-26)
Economic Development & Workforce Investment
Transcript Highlights:
- , so I hope that's all right.
- </c><00:04:34.640><c> all</c> you in committee, so I hope that's all you in committee, so I hope that's
- </c> the committee. My name is Dustin Pugel. the committee. My name is Dustin Pugel.
- Hope it makes it all the way through.
- </c> Um I'm going to pass today and I hope Um I'm going to pass today and I hope that<00:21:30.880><c
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Regulated Industries Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Hope favor of the amendment. Any opposed to the amendment is adopted.
- I hope you can single see through a single corporations I hope you can single see through a single corporations
- Committee members.
- Members of the committee.
- This is one committee stop of 2 that remain.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Read the first bill: Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate
- Please read the next bill: Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for
- Please read the next bill: Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for
- Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1452.
- Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1452.
Summary:
The Senate began with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognitions, including the doctor of the day and a lighthearted “Cannoli Day” introduction. The chamber then held an extended farewell celebration for Senator Joe Gruters, with numerous senators, colleagues, and family members praising his loyalty, political skill, family focus, and service in the Legislature and Republican Party. Gruters was presented with a commemorative gift recognizing his work on a 2019 public-safety and immigration bill that prohibited sanctuary cities and required local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The Senate adopted a motion to spread Gruters’s remarks upon the journal and then recessed briefly.
After recess, the Senate returned to regular business and took up third-reading bills. Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 354, relating to blue ribbon projects, was temporarily postponed. The chamber then considered Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1758, relating to public assistance, with Senator Gates explaining that it contained five reforms to the public assistance system discussed earlier in session.
During debate on SB 1758, Senator Berman opposed the bill, saying he could not support it in its current form because he believed the Medicaid-related provisions would create a coverage cliff after the one-year transition period and could leave people without care while increasing costs to hospitals and taxpayers. He also said SNAP error reduction should be a priority, but argued the state should focus on fixing administrative errors and fraud rather than imposing a work requirement whose costs and effects were uncertain.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 41 (3-6-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Next order of business is meeting of Rules Committee and Committee on Committees.
- President, I move that the Senate recess for meeting of the Rules Committee and Committee on Committees
- and Committee on Rules Committee and Committee on Committees.<01:38:29.880><c> Senator</c><01:38:30.080
- </c> Committees. Senator from Taylor. Mr. Committees. Senator from Taylor. Mr.
- </c> business is reported committees. Mr. business is reported committees. Mr.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- And we hope this committee supports this and all funding for needs related to cybersecurity.
- And we hope this committee supports this and all funding for needs related to cybersecurity.
- Chairman, the committee, members of the committee, thank you for your time.
- Chairman, the committee, members of the committee, thank you for your time.
- My thanks to the committee.
Bills:
SB1088 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1169 , SB1245 , SB1273 , SB1330 , SB1332 , SB1391 , SB1498 , SB1531 , SB1550 , SB1598 , SB1677 , SB1707 , SB1811 , SB1818
Keywords:
cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, medical education, physician shortage, healthcare funding, Arizona health care
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee Jul 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I would also like to welcome some other guests to our committee.
- So, you know, I hope that we can have some more meetings, and I hope that, you know, we can build a better
- Chair Holly, members of the committee, we do.
- Well, committee, we're going to go into committee discussion.
- So I guess just for us, you know, I hope to, to, I guess just for us, you know, I hope to, to our creator
Summary:
The Tribal and State Relations Committee met at Standing Rock with tribal council members, state legislators, and agency representatives to discuss state-tribal coordination and local priorities. Early discussion focused on process concerns, including the short agenda time and the need for better communication, more advance notice, and more relevant state department staff at future meetings. Tribal leaders asked for lists of state tribal liaisons and bills affecting tribes, and state members said they would follow up, share grant and deadline information, and plan another meeting in Bismarck with program experts and agency staff.
A major portion of the meeting centered on health, child welfare, law enforcement, housing, infrastructure, and sovereignty issues. Tribal speakers said rural health transformation funding and other state programs often do not fit direct-service tribes or IHS-funded systems, and they raised concerns about Medicaid, ICWA, foster care delays, human service zones, housing shortages, and the placement of Native children off-reservation. They also discussed missing and murdered Indigenous people, search-and-rescue cooperation, cross-deputization, extradition and banishment ordinances, and the need for stronger law enforcement partnerships that respect tribal sovereignty. Other concerns included poor roads, water and sewer needs in Sioux County communities, census accuracy, and the impact of data centers and other development on water and health.
Economic development and regulatory issues were also discussed. Standing Rock representatives raised concerns about charitable gaming and e-pull tabs, saying the machines function like Class III gaming and have harmed tribal revenue while spreading into local businesses. They also described problems with county-issued fireworks permits and state/county liquor licensing rules that they said undermine tribal authority within reservation boundaries. In response, legislators said the committee would continue to look at these issues, and one member suggested possible legislation such as limiting e-tabs near tribal lands. The committee also heard from Joseph McNeil of Sage Development Authority about a 235-megawatt wind project on tribal, allotted, and fee land; he said federal permitting delays have stalled the project and asked for state support to help move it forward.
The meeting concluded with a presentation from Dave Archambo of Wojou, a nonprofit focused on land regeneration, buffalo, food sovereignty, cultural programming, and youth wellness. He described the organization’s work on buffalo processing, gardening, fishing, hunting, language, and arts programs, and framed it as a response to historical trauma and community healing. The committee then broke for lunch and planned to resume with the Wojou presentation after the recess.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- It's an opportunity for you to highlight to us on the committee what are you hoping that we keep in mind
- I just want to say welcome to the committee.
- Any questions from committee members?
- Any questions from the committee? Yep. Rep. Any questions from the committee? Yep.
- We hope the Public Health Committee will set an early hearing date and move quickly, passing a strong
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health held an introductory informational hearing for the new session, with Chairs Marjorie Decker and Senator Michael Driscoll outlining the committee’s scope and emphasizing the impact of the federal landscape on Massachusetts public health. They noted the hearing would focus on testimony from agencies and advocates, with short testimony limits due to the hybrid format. No votes were taken; the meeting was for briefing and discussion of priorities.
Commissioner Robbie Goldstein of the Department of Public Health described the department’s budget and federal funding, warning that recent CDC grant terminations could cut nearly $100 million and affect lab testing, surveillance, vaccines, and community engagement. He highlighted DPH priorities including racial equity, maternal health, substance use and child welfare coordination, emergency preparedness, data transparency, and public hospital quality. MassHealth Assistant Secretary Michael Levine discussed MassHealth’s role covering about 2 million residents and its priorities in health equity, behavioral health, primary care, member independence, and customer service, while noting the agency relies heavily on federal Medicaid dollars and would face major strain from federal cuts.
Several advocacy and provider groups focused on reproductive health and maternal health. Planned Parenthood warned of threats to Title X, 340B savings, and other federal funding, and supported a bill to eliminate parental consent and judicial bypass for abortion care for young people. Reproductive Equity Now urged stronger shield-law protections and changes to Massachusetts’ later-abortion framework. Dr. Indyamaka Anugaka called for full implementation of the maternal health law, better reimbursement for doulas and midwives, stronger data collection, and support for full-spectrum pregnancy care coverage. The Health Policy Commission said new maternal health and primary care task forces would begin work soon.
Mental health and health system access were also major themes. The Mass Medical Society urged action on vaccine hesitancy, removal of non-medical school vaccine exemptions, and primary care reform. The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health and the Children’s Mental Health Campaign opposed proposed cuts to DMH and substance use services, called for more school-based supports, and raised concerns about inpatient capacity, including a unit serving LGBTQ youth. The Massachusetts Nurses Association and 1199 SEIU warned that staffing shortages, low wages, workplace violence, hospital closures, and possible Medicaid cuts threaten patient care and the health care workforce. The Betsy Lehman Center also urged investment in automated patient-safety monitoring to reduce harm and costs.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 04/10/26
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> committee jurisdictions. committee jurisdictions.
- </c><00:32:45.640><c> to</c> committee to I ask the committee to committee to I ask the committee to
- </c> the committee. the committee.
- committee stop.
- </c> Rules Committee hearing. Rules Committee hearing.
Committee:
Senate Rules and Administration
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Sep 8th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the sole remaining member of this committee.
- I hope that you enjoyed your breakfast.
- This committee is here to help.
- I just had a quick question, I hope.
- It means a lot like Esperanza—hope. French would be the hope.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee to the Judiciary Committee; AB 2409, Valencia, from the Banking and Finance Committee to the
- Organization Committee to the Labor and Employment Committee, Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee
- Committee.
- and Professions Committee.
- and Professions Committee.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you have a committee substitute Senator Middleton sends up committee substitute for Senate Bill 569
- Committee.
- Chairman, committee members, thank you, sir.
- Are you Hope Wiggins? Yes. Go ahead, Miss Wiggins.
- Let me tell you, I hope that not only that this bill passes, but I hope that teachers that have faith
Committees:
Senate Education K-16 , Senate Education
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 7th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You can go back to the bill detail and there's a committee statement under committee info.
- Again, great committee work.
- Again, great committee work.
- web... ...committee bill.
- Candidate committees should not be a pass-through for savings on ballot committee issues.
Bills:
LB815A , LB838A , LB912A , LB972A , LB1126A , LB962A , LB1114 , LB921 , LB937 , LB803 , LB803A , LB1032 , LB1032A , LB1075 , LB1075A , LB889 , LB878 , LB933 , LB304 , LB304A , LB1096 , LB1096A , LB1165 , LB1165A , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB743 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LB787
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 5th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- running only just a committee uh we're running only just a committee uh we're running only just a few
- thank you for your time I'm a committee thank you for your time I'm a committee thank you for your time
- that some sort of so we're hoping that some sort of so we're hoping that some sort of Regulation would
- I'm hopeful that we can so I'm hoping I'm hopeful that we can so I'm hoping I'm hopeful that we can
- don't go Weaver Mr chairman committee don't go Weaver Mr chairman committee don't go too far Senator
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
SB82, warrant recall, outstanding warrants, stale warrants, misdemeanor warrants, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor, municipal magistrate, circuit court clerk, criminal procedure, court administration, docket cleanup, warrant audit, law enforcement notification, domestic violence, sex offense, weapons offense, deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, felony-related charges
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 PM HST - Day 3
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:48:20.319><c> States</c> 11 governing standing committees States 11 governing standing committees
- For example, committee chairs have significant latitude in how they run their committees.
- These rules contain updated committee descriptions, as well as creation of a new Committee on Public
- to committees these rules contain<01:14:51.360><c> updated</c><01:14:51.800><c> committee</c><01:14:
- </c><01:14:54.239><c> on</c> as well creation of a new Committee on as well creation of a new Committee
Summary:
The House convened, completed roll call with 48 members present and three excused, deferred reading of the journal, and received Senate communications noting adoption of House Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 1 and 2. The chamber also recognized several visiting groups and guests, including Congresswoman Jill Tuda, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii participants and students, Okinawan visitors, Farrington High School students, James Campbell High School students, and Waiau High School students, many of whom were introduced in connection with Chamber Week activities and educational presentations.
The main business was unfinished business on House Resolutions 6 and 7, which adopted the House rules for the 33rd Legislature, including rules for the Committee on Standards of Conduct. Members generally supported the rules package as a transparency and modernization update, citing earlier public access to testimony, a public list of Speaker appointees, changes to conference committee eligibility, telework for staff, social media guidance, and a public list of bills introduced by request. Several members raised reservations or opposition, focusing on concerns about staff involvement in approving written remarks, budget information timing, the Vice Speaker’s role, social media/free speech issues, and whether some changes reduced public access or conflicted with constitutional open-meeting requirements.
No vote on the rules package is recorded in the excerpt. The debate ended with multiple members yielding time and the discussion continuing on the merits of the proposed rule changes, especially the balance between transparency, internal House procedure, and public participation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/25/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- [Music] To the Committee on Environment, Climate, and Legacy, and I call this committee to order.
- </c><00:00:58.800><c> We're</c> committee. So, thank you everyone. We're committee.
- </c> her and members of the committee. her and members of the committee.
- Thank you, committee.
- Thank you, committee. Thank you, chair. Thank you, committee.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- committee in late 2026.
- I hope that if you all take anything away from this committee today, it is this one-pager that was presented
- They hope, the Europeans hope they could play.
- They hope, the Europeans hope they could play.
- I hope you get it. I hope you get more than you anticipate. So will be. Okay. Thank you.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public safety committee approves bill broadening state's self-defense rights, HF13 2/26/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the vice committee. I'm Rob Door.
- I urge this committee to Minnesota.
- </c> thank the committee for their time. thank the committee for their time.
- Paul group of Moms Demand Action. uh Chair Navatny, committee members and uh Chair Navatny, committee
- So, I am hoping just didn't make it.
Summary:
The committee heard Chair Bliss present HF 13, a bill to change Minnesota self-defense law so that a person using reasonable force in resisting an offense against the person would not be required to consider retreat. Bliss tied the proposal to a recent Minnesota Supreme Court case involving a man at a light rail station and argued the court had effectively created a duty to retreat that the legislature had never enacted. He said the bill would codify the right to stand one’s ground while still leaving reasonableness to judges and juries.
Supporters Bryan Gosh of the NRA and Rob Door of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus testified that Minnesota’s duty-to-retreat rules are confusing, judicially created, and out of step with other states. They argued the bill would clarify self-defense law and protect people who defend themselves or others, citing examples from other states and a Texas church shooting to argue that a retreat requirement can endanger victims and bystanders. Opponents Maggie Emery of Protect Minnesota, Sarah Erickson of Giffords, and Don Einwalter of Moms Demand Action argued the bill would function as a “shoot-first” law, increase homicides, worsen racial disparities, and make communities and law enforcement less safe. They cited studies linking stand-your-ground laws to higher homicide rates and pointed to incidents in Florida and Minnesota involving firearms and children.
The committee also took up two amendments. Representative Hollins offered an amendment on safe and secure firearm storage, saying it was intended to reduce child access to guns and suicides; she requested a roll call. Chair Bliss opposed it, saying current law already covers negligent storage and that the amendment was too broad, including for a rural constituent who keeps a shotgun by his door. Representative Hudson and Representative Pinto argued over whether current law is sufficient and whether the amendment would remove needed flexibility. The transcript ends during discussion of the amendments, with no final vote or disposition recorded.