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Transcript Highlights:
- Will there be questions of the author? Will there be questions of the author? Yield for questions.
- Will there be questions of the author? Will there be questions of the author?
- Any more questions of the author or questions of the authors?
- Will there be questions of the author? Questions of the author?
- Chairman, to the author.
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New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Sep 2nd, 2025
Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- They are not regional housing authorities.
- , say Albuquerque Housing Authority.
- The regional housing authorities and the public housing authorities are under a separate act, the Municipal
- Housing Authority.
- authority is still paying somewhere else.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 29th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- with the four bills authored by the state sorry by the Senate policy committees listed at the end of
- SB 704 Aragine firearm barrels do pass with author amendments to add exemptions and authorize DOJ to
- SB 306 Becker, healthcare prior authorization do pass with author amendments related to treatment modifications
- Do pass with author amendments to among other things modify regulatory fee and enforcement provisions
- SB 596 Menjivar, nursing staff ratio penalties do pass with author amendments to remove timelines.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Jan 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SECTION 120.52(17) DEFINES RULEMAKING AUTHORITY AS A STATUTORY LANGUAGE THAT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZES
- THERE IS NO UNIVERSAL DEFINITION OR STANDARD FOR GRANTING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
- RULEMAKING AUTHORITY MAY BE MANDATORY.
- THE RULE IS WITHIN THE RULEMAKING AUTHORITY DELEGATED BY THE LEGISLATURE.
- JAPC DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO DIRECT AN AGENCY TO ADOPT A RULE.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- in borrowing authority.
- of borrowing authority.
- Authority.
- Authority. Authority.
- Paul metropolitan area—law enforcement authorities, local authorities, state authorities—have, for the
Summary:
The House convened with 124 members present, opened with prayer, and approved the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted a congratulatory House resolution honoring the Kent Island High School boys lacrosse team for winning the 2025 Maryland Class 2A state championship. The House also journalized Baltimore City 2026 bond/loan authorization resolutions and moved a series of introductory House bills and bond initiatives through first reading and committee referral without objection.
On the special order calendar, House Bill 28, concerning higher education/private career schools advertising, received a favorable report and was ordered printed for third reading. House Bill 226, creating a Department of Disabilities housing programs and affiliated foundations structure, was also reported favorably as amended. Two floor amendments were adopted to that bill: one clarifying that any affiliated foundation may only raise funds or provide support and may not run programs or set policy, and another restoring conflict-of-interest and ethics protections, including limits on family members and public ethics application requirements. A later amendment to HB 226 was rejected by a recorded vote of 95 in the negative, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading.
The most extended debate centered on House Bill 229, which increases the Maryland Transportation Authority’s revenue bond limit from $4 billion to $5 billion to help finance the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild. One amendment sought to prohibit toll increases without General Assembly approval; its sponsor argued the added borrowing would likely lead to future toll hikes and that elected representatives should vote on them. The floor leader opposed the amendment, saying it would weaken MDTA’s independent rate-setting authority, harm its bond rating, and increase financing costs, while noting the bill is intended to cover bridge reconstruction costs and federal reimbursement timing. After debate, the amendment failed on a recorded vote, and HB 229 was ordered printed for third reading.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Feb 14th, 2026 at 09:07 am
Senate Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- Since 2022, we have authorized or requested you to authorize us for 100% of the projects that are qualified
- sends a list to the legislature to authorize.
- received authorization.
- So the funds, you've already authorized that. This is just the project authorization piece.
- It lists the projects that were authorized.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Jul 9th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Once the Legislature authorizes them, the Water Trust Board sends a final list to the Finance Authority
- Finance Authority for September funding.
- We have authorized and recommended that the legislature authorize every eligible project since 2022,
- And authorizations.
- And I can report now that both the Water Trust Board and the Finance Authority The Authority has updated
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- My colleague, Dean Saperini, was the joint author of the bill.
- Senator Hinojosa in co-authoring this resolution.
- You are taking away the authority from the county, giving the authority to a municipality, that the municipality
- So it's not simply we're giving authority to SpaceX.
- So it's not simply we're giving authority to SpaceX.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 358 honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on its 10th anniversary, with remarks highlighting UTRGV’s growth, degree production, research expansion, medical school, and role in serving the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. The chamber also recognized the doctor of the day and adopted additional resolutions, including one for Denton County Days at the Capitol and another recognizing Texas HBCU Day.
The Senate gave extensive recognition to outgoing Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp through Senate Resolution 368. Senators from both parties praised his long public career, leadership of the A&M System, support for regional universities, and bipartisan approach. The resolution was adopted after multiple members added their names. The chamber also heard from advocates with the Texas Streets Coalition, and received gubernatorial nominations for the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
On legislation, the Senate passed several major bills. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 27, relating to rights and support for public school educators, was debated and amended to address teacher vacancies, bilingual certification testing, paid leave options, classroom removals, and appeal rights, then passed unanimously. Senate Joint Resolution 12, proposing a constitutional amendment on parents’ right to direct a child’s education, advanced on a 22-9 vote. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, aimed at preventing foreign influence and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education, passed unanimously. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 29, the business entities bill, also passed after debate over corporate governance and shareholder protections. Senate Bill 857, authorizing law enforcement to tow certain vehicles driven by unlicensed or uninsured drivers, passed despite some concern about towing abuses during disasters. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1536 on dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain guardians, but the transcript ends as that bill is being laid out.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no other authors, we... Seeing no other authors, we will wait. But thank you.
- I would like to be a co-author of this.
- I want to thank the author for bringing this forward. I'd love to be added as a co-author.
- I thank the author for bringing this forward.
- Yes, also to the author, if you'll have a Republican co-author, I'd love to be one.
Summary:
The Assembly Health Committee heard several bills on June 9. SB 1023 by Senator Laird would require insurers that cover injectable HIV PrEP under the medical benefit to also cover it through the pharmacy benefit, with supporters saying the change would reduce reimbursement delays and expand access, while health plans opposed it as an unnecessary mandate that interferes with benefit design. SB 964 by Senator Smallwood-Quivas would limit prior authorization for certain dose or frequency adjustments to covered medications, especially for chronic complex conditions; medical supporters said it would prevent harmful delays in care, while insurers argued it weakens safety and utilization controls. SB 1323 by Senator Rubio, as amended, would strengthen protections for people in immigration custody receiving medical care by requiring hospitals and facilities to inform staff how to respond to requests and allowing patients to notify family members of their location; it passed with one no vote. SB 1099 by Senator Reyes would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state and local public benefits to all residents under federal PRWORA rules, with supporters saying it would reduce legal uncertainty for safety-net services; it passed, though one member later changed a vote to no on the add-on roll call.
The committee also took up SB 895 by Senator Wiener, a proposed $12 billion science research bond for the November ballot that would create a California scientific research funding institute. Supporters from UC, UAW, hospitals, and advocacy groups said the measure would help offset federal cuts, protect research jobs, and sustain California’s leadership in biomedical and other research; there was no opposition, and the bill passed on a party-line style vote with two no votes. SB 944, also by Senator Wiener, would stabilize Medi-Cal coverage for acupuncture, which supporters described as a cost-effective, non-pharmacological treatment for pain and other conditions that has repeatedly been threatened in the budget process; it passed unanimously. The committee also approved consent items SB 918 and SB 1202, and later cleared the remaining measures on call after roll votes and add-on votes were taken.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- the four bills authored by the Senate policy committees listed at the end of the agenda.
- SB 306, Becker, health care prior authorization, do pass with author amendments related to treatment
- SB 596, Menjivar, nursing staff ratio penalties, do pass with author amendments.
- Sanchez as a principal co-author. SB 603, Nilo, base year value transfer, held in committee.
- Do pass with author amendments to modify enforcement, among other changes.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 29, 2025 suspense hearing on Senate bills, with the chair emphasizing the state’s ongoing budget constraints and the need to make difficult choices among 261 bills on the suspense file. After establishing a quorum, the committee began taking action bill by bill, with many measures receiving do pass or do pass with amendments recommendations, while others were held in committee or designated as two-year bills. The chair noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later on the committee website.
The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including insurance and claims data, wildfire relief and prevention, water planning, energy and utility regulation, housing and land use, health care, labor and employment, criminal justice, education, environmental policy, and election-related measures. Several bills were amended before passage, often to narrow scope, remove sections, adjust definitions, delay implementation, or clarify funding and enforcement provisions. Some notable actions included moving bills on AI regulation, transit-oriented housing, paid family leave, wildfire mapping, chemical hair relaxers, and pharmacy benefit managers, while other bills on subjects such as controlled substances, high-speed rail, and certain education or housing proposals were held.
The committee also took formal roll-call votes on selected bills, with some passing on A roll calls and others on B roll calls; a number of measures were advanced with Republicans not voting. One highlighted vote was SB 79 by Senator Wiener, which passed after amendments and a recorded roll call. At the end of the hearing, the committee reported that 190 bills were moved to the Assembly Floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, concluding the suspense hearing for the session.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Jan 30, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 6
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They have the authority to properly.
- We can of those powers and authorities.
- There have the authority to subpoena.
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under under our statutory authority under under our statutory authority under
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Education Committee and Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The full cost and position authority to support the Superintendent, the six constitutionally authorized
- That ultimately is the authority.
- The Legislature has chosen to delegate some authority, actually a significant authority, over curriculum
- And when you say the Legislature gives that authority or delegated that authority to the Instructional
- with the governor, agenda-setting authority, funding authority.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- First up, we have Senate Bill 1536, SD2, relating to Hawaii Tourism Authority, uh, repeals the exemption
- of the president and chief executive officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from the State Employees
- officer of the Hawaii tourism Authority officer of the Hawaii tourism Authority from<00:10:27.279
- First up, we have Hawaii Tourism Authority. Aloha, we stand on our written testimony. Thank you.
- relating to the Hawaii tourism Authority relating to the Hawaii tourism Authority repeals<00:16:
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Jun 2nd, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Since 2020, a lot has happened, uh, with the Finance Authority.
- Finance Authority board does not make decisions. which projects get funded.
- One of them was the PPRF authorization bill that started the Senate Bill 115.
- Our Water Trust board authorization bill, um, uh, authorized us to make grants and loans for 62 entities
- Um, so the Economic Development Department has rulemaking authority there.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Environmental Quality
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 15th, 2026 at 01:32 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year we lost bar authority for the first time in over 15 years, and this bar authority is very specific
- back for the remainder of FY 26 authority, but also for FY 27 authority.
- Again, our bar authority is very limited.
- and additional Bar 27 Authority.
- That's where our BAR authority comes in.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Local and Private - Room 210, 24 March, 2026; 10:45 AM
Local and Private
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Summary:
The committee took up a long list of local and special-purpose bills, mostly involving county or municipal utility districts, repealers on local taxes, and small local appropriations. Early actions included House Bill 2210 for Bolivar County, creating a utility district in Choctaw for sewer operations and maintenance, and Senate Bill 3408, which by committee substitute renamed the Yazoo economic partnership to the Yazoo Economic Alliance and clarified its economic and industrial development powers. Members asked whether the Yazoo entity already existed and whether it could own property; the sponsor said it was already in statute and the change was primarily a name update with added flexibility to share and contribute funds to projects. Both bills passed without opposition.
The committee also approved Senate Bill 3409 for Lowndes County, authorizing the Mississippi Industrial Fire and Rescue District to serve as the site of a megasite around the Golden Triangle Regional Airport Authority. Other local measures passed included House Bill 1599 extending Brandon’s prepared-food sales tax repealer for tourism and parks, House Bill 1811 for Noxubee County extending justice court assessment repealers for county capital improvements, and several Humphreys County bills authorizing one-time contributions to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation and the Belzoni Humphreys Development Foundation. Additional bills extended or renewed local tourism, parks, and recreation taxes in Belzoni, Oakland, Ripley, Southaven, and Fulton, and authorized or extended local court-cost assessments in Prentiss County.
Later, the committee approved House Bill 1870 for Bolivar County, creating a sewer district and allowing the county to operate it, noting it duplicated the earlier Senate bill at the senator’s request. It also passed House Bill 1887 authorizing a $5,000 contribution to the Benevolent Protection of the Elks World Hill Lodge, House Bill 4000 for Grenada allowing construction, acquisition, and maintenance of wastewater collection and treatment systems, and House Bill 4112 for Tupelo restoring funds for the Northeast Mississippi Regional Wastewater District after an unintended consequence of a prior grocery tax change. Finally, Senate Bill 3410 was added off-agenda to authorize Brandon and the West Rankin utility system to enter into an agreement with a local operator for use of treated water for industrial purposes; a member asked who would approve the contract, and the sponsor said the board and city would approve it. All measures discussed were reported out or passed, generally by unanimous or voice vote, with no recorded opposition.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You're a joint author, not a co-author. You are the most amazing joint author.
- You're a joint author, not a co-author. You are the most amazing joint author.
- I'm sorry, I also want to thank the author, and we'd love to be added as a co-author. Thanks.
- So I want to thank the authors.
- I would love to be a co-author.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on public safety, consumer protection, and youth harms. AB 1557 by Assemblymember Papin would clarify e-bike motor power limits and set lower speed-related standards for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, cities, the California Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, argued the bill would reduce severe injuries and deaths among young riders. Opponents from People for Bikes warned it could conflict with federal law, create legal uncertainty, and disrupt the bicycle market. The author and committee members acknowledged industry concerns and urged continued work on the bill.
AB 1770 by Assemblymember Garcia would place large health care service plan arbitration under California Department of Justice oversight and require compliance with the California Arbitration Act. Supporters described cases where patients were forced into private arbitration with little transparency or accountability, arguing the bill would make the process fairer and more neutral. Kaiser Permanente and the Civil Justice Association of California said they were still reviewing amendments and had not settled on a final position. Committee members expressed sympathy for the personal stories shared and encouraged continued negotiations.
The committee also heard AB 2075, which would require fire suppression equipment to be kept closer at hand during brush work, and AB 1864, which would require screening of gene synthesis orders to prevent misuse for bioterrorism. AB 2075 was presented as a response to a Ventura County wildfire, with support from the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and no opposition heard. AB 1864 was backed by the author, Stanford biosecurity expert Dr. Milana Trout, and Encode AI, while Biocom opposed unless amended and California Life Sciences remained neutral. Members discussed implementation details and the role of the Department of Public Health.
A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts on platforms with harmful features and create an e-safety advisory commission. Supporters, including youth advocates, parents, medical groups, and Common Sense Media, said addictive design features are harming children’s mental health and safety. Opponents, including EFF, the ACLU, TechNet, and other civil liberties and industry groups, argued the bill is overbroad, raises First Amendment and privacy concerns, and could limit access to important online communities. Despite those objections, the bill was moved forward after committee discussion, with members emphasizing the need to protect children while continuing to work on carveouts and implementation details.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- The author may begin at his convenience.
- Additionally, the amended bill authorization for booting would not be triggered after Authorization for
- The ACLU respectfully opposes the committee's proposal to give local authorities the authority to immobilize
- and Climate Authorities, both in support.
- Again, I wasn't the author last year.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Motion to bring up SF856 on House Floor 2/19/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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author The author of House File 856, Representative Norris. - I also asked that author if that author was all right with the process.
- Allow the House process, the House author, who has always been the author on this bill.
- The motion does not prevail. had debate on a DE from the author, had had debate on a DE from the author
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