Video & Transcript Research : 'disabled'

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NH
Transcript Highlights:
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  • <05:07:33.920> retirements retired under disability retirements retired under disability retirements
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Keywords: 10am HB 1 & HB 2, 928, house, all
Summary: The committee of conference on HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed comparison documents and worked through a long list of House and Senate positions, agreeing on some technical or already-enacted items while setting aside others for later discussion. Early on, members agreed to delete a House Bill 2 section tied to a bill already passed into law, and a representative explained a technical amendment to the EFA provisions clarifying enrollment-cap repeal language and compulsory attendance rules for EFA students. That amendment was discussed but a vote was postponed because not all members were present. The committee also noted that the overall EFA budget numbers had already been settled separately. Several items were either agreed to or held for further negotiation. Members agreed to delete sections already covered by other enacted bills, including BTLA-related language, and to accept a technical amendment changing "municipalities" to "political subdivisions" in a section affecting funding eligibility. They also agreed on some items involving workers’ compensation second injuries, certain pilot-program language, and some sections related to state loan repayment and other technical corrections. In contrast, they set aside or disputed items involving site evaluation, lottery-related provisions, opioid abatement, the Commission on Aging, Granite Advantage premium costs, renewable energy/offshore wind funding, special education funding, and several education trust fund and unique-fund provisions. The committee spent substantial time on policy disputes. The House side argued against keeping money in dedicated Fish and Game funds rather than increasing the main Fish and Game fund, while the Senate side defended its approach and raised concerns about fee impacts, including one tied to the fishing license. The members also discussed a housing appeals board proposal, with one member suggesting a possible compromise that would preserve some function while shifting duties and possibly sunsetting the arrangement later; the contracts for the positions were noted as running through June 30, 2028 and June 30, 2029. Another extended discussion concerned the child advocate records-access section, which one side wanted removed as policy that should go through the normal bill process, while another member asked to hold it and suggested a possible middle-ground, time-limited approach. Later, the committee agreed to remove sections already handled in other bills, including House sections 254 and 255, and discussed but did not resolve disputes over liquor licensing functions, cannabis-related language, cost containment, special education, and several fee and fund provisions. The Senate explained its position on the governor’s commission language, saying opioid abatement trust funds could not be used for that purpose and that the commission should continue to be funded through 5% of gross liquor profits; it also described renaming the body the Commission on Addiction Treatment and Prevention and expanding its scope to include problem gambling. The meeting ended with several major items still open for later negotiation.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/22/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities
  • It's also the world's largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities.
  • Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities
  • It's also the world's largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, and approved the journal from January 21, 2026. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize guests and groups in the gallery, including Chaplain Ron Lagata, an anti-human-trafficking proclamation for Not in Our State, an active-duty Air Force apprentice from Davis-Monthan, Space Force and aerospace guests, and Special Olympics Arizona. Senator Bolick’s proclamation emphasized Arizona’s commitment to combating human trafficking and invited members to an upcoming event. Senator Tothley delivered a somber statement about the death of eight-year-old Malika, Molly Boone, in his community and criticized delays in the Turquoise Alert system. He urged statewide changes so alerts go out more quickly and more broadly, and the Senate observed a moment of silence in her memory. The President Pro Tem expressed condolences and said he would continue working on solutions. The chamber then moved through the day’s legislative calendar, reading a long list of bills and resolutions for second reading and introducing several new bills for first reading and committee referral, including measures on election procedures, voting security, prison sentencing, water supply, unemployment benefits, health care, and appropriations. A nomination to the Arizona Board of Regents was also read by name only. Committee announcements were made for upcoming meetings, and the Senate adjourned on motion until Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 12th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, a friend and employee of mine is a disabled veteran and he's very proud of his service.
  • So, of course, he has the disabled veteran license plate.
  • Well, he, the first thing he went out to do is get a new license plate, a disabled vet license plate.
  • is flagged across the system, and then he has to go get a different license plate and give up his disabled
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 27, 2025 - 09:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next up, we're going to have HB 591, Children with Developmental Disabilities, by Representative Maggard
  • Next up, we're going to have HB 591 Children with Developmental Disabilities by Representative Maggard
  • The official title is Children and Developmental Disabilities.
  • When you don't recognize and identify children that have learning disabilities or they have unique abilities
Summary: The Health Professions and Program Subcommittee met and reported several bills favorably. PCS for HB 647, which allows physicians to use advanced practice registered nurses under written protocol to certify deaths and file death certificates for hospice patients, passed unanimously after brief supportive testimony from hospice, AARP, and physician assistant representatives. HB 803 on acupuncture updated outdated statutory language, clarified the definition of acupuncture, listed allowable point injection therapy items while prohibiting certain drugs, and affirmed referral authority for imaging and labs; it passed 16-1 amid support from acupuncture stakeholders and opposition from several medical groups. PCS for HB 1545 would create recurring state funding for Parkinson’s disease research at the University of South Florida and a consortium of Florida universities; it drew support from USF, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and Mayo Clinic, with concerns raised about limiting participation to universities, and it passed unanimously. HB 901, which clarifies procedures for parents challenging court-appointed psychologists in family law cases, passed 15-1 with support from a witness and no debate. HB 591, the children with developmental disabilities/autism bill, was presented as a broad early-diagnosis and intervention measure to help children enter treatment and mainstream life sooner; it received supportive testimony from the Florida PTA and strong floor support, and passed unanimously. Finally, PCS for HB 1299, the Department of Health agency bill, made multiple changes including preventing the mRNA vaccine from sunsetting in statute, adding vaccination-status protections in the patients’ bill of rights, updating medical marijuana center screening and reporting requirements, revising nurse active-practice requirements, making technical compact changes, and extending sovereign immunity protections to dental students doing charitable clinic work. After a brief note that optician-related provisions had been removed, the bill passed unanimously. The committee adjourned after reporting all measures favorably.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (04/01/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • retirement, a straight disability retirement.
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  • <02:34:35.680> disability<02:34:36.760> retirement, for a dis disable disability retirement
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  • This a straight disability retirement.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Autonomous vehicle technology may also expand mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities
  • Autonomous vehicle technology may also expand mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities
  • Access to autonomous vehicles would not just make the lives of people with disabilities much better.
  • of people with disabilities much better. of people with disabilities much better.
  • I am a disability advocate. I have been for the last 30 years. I've been blind for 30 years.
Bills: HF3553, HF3513, HF3576
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • to an eligible Medicaid recipient who is less than 18 years of age and has been diagnosed with a disability
  • administer a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, commonly known as PACE, from Aging and Disability
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • And veterans with disabilities should not be discriminated against.
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  • the catastrophically disabled veterans. the catastrophically disabled veterans.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • disability waiver services providers. disability waiver services providers.
  • That's the aging and disability services. >> Thank you so much, Miss Graham.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 36 (2-27-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, excused absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications, and approved the journal from February 26, 2026. The clerk then reported several bills on second reading, including measures on state personnel, domestic violence, fish and wildlife resources, open records, workforce investment, data centers, guardians ad litem and domestic relations, along with Senate Concurrent Resolution 9 on a Medicaid pilot feasibility study and Senate Joint Resolution 23 declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state. The main floor business was House Bill 2, the Medicaid reform and appropriation bill. The sponsor described it as a response to rising Medicaid costs and federal changes, saying it would improve transparency, oversight, fraud prevention, and program operations. He said the bill would apply mainly to the Medicaid expansion population and include community engagement, cost-sharing, eligibility safeguards, stronger managed care oversight, transportation and dental delivery changes, waiver program prioritization, greater legislative access to CHFS data, a transparency dashboard, periodic auditor review, and limits on certain weight-management drug coverage. A House committee substitute was adopted, and a floor amendment on phasing in a marginal medical loss ratio requirement over four years was offered as a friendly amendment and adopted. The House then debated House Floor Amendment 1, which would have removed state-mandated co-payments and limited cost sharing to the federal minimum, while also prohibiting reporting medical debt to credit agencies. Supporters argued the amendment would protect low-income Kentuckians from barriers to care and prevent medical debt from worsening poverty. Opponents said the bill’s co-pays were intended to encourage appropriate use of care, especially to reduce non-emergency emergency room visits, and noted that providers and MCOs could waive or work around some charges. After a roll call vote, the amendment failed 20-39. After the amendment vote, the House continued discussion of the bill, with the sponsor defending the co-payment structure as a way to promote personal responsibility and sustainability while preserving access to primary care. The transcript ends during further debate on House Bill 2, and no final passage vote is shown in the provided excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • LSS provides comprehensive and innovative services to people to support people with disabilities, children
  • There's a pie chart I would like you to reference that shows that 70% of our disability services make
  • and individuals living with disabilities and individuals living with disabilities please<00:20:48.440
  • <00:21:36.640> our<00:21:36.840> Disability<00:21:37.520> Services disabilities
  • our Disability Services disabilities our Disability Services make<00:21:38.360> up<00:21:38.640
Keywords: 1183, house
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 53 (3-25-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • There's no carve-out for individuals with disabilities. And there's no carve-out for the press.
  • And there's no with disabilities.
  • ,<01:17:13.320> they manifestation of their disability, they manifestation of their disability
  • student's disability led to the<01:17:31.000> assault.
Keywords: 958, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Public Safety Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Evan Fern with Disability Rights California, in opposition. Thank you.
  • Good morning, Evan Fern with Disability Rights California in opposition.
  • Disability Rights California is California's designated protection and advocacy agency.
  • Disability Rights California is California's designated protection and advocacy agency.
  • Disabilities and A to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The committee met without a quorum and operated as a subcommittee while hearing a long agenda of public safety bills. Early announcements covered consent calendar items, a pulled bill (SB 906), testimony limits, and a recess for lunch. Several measures were heard in special order and file order, with votes deferred until quorum was established. The committee also accepted or discussed amendments on multiple bills during presentation. SB 1446, by the committee, would change parole en banc review procedures by giving commissioners more discretion, making en banc votes public, and allowing CDCR referrals for sexually violent predator evaluations in certain cases. Support came from the California District Attorneys Association, while opposition came from Uncommon Law, the Ella Baker Center, and public defender and youth justice groups, who argued it would add confusion, raise constitutional concerns, and duplicate existing safeguards. SB 1278, by Senator Nilo, would exclude certain sex offenses from elderly parole eligibility; the author and district attorney supporters cited high-profile cases and victim trauma, while opponents said the current process is already rigorous, low-risk, and evidence-based. SB 1354, by Senator Archuleta, would prohibit out-of-state military or law enforcement personnel from entering California to perform such functions without the Governor’s permission; the committee amendment removed a criminal penalty, and the bill drew support from the California Public Defenders Association and allied groups, with no opposition heard. SB 926, by Senator Strickland, would fund implementation of Proposition 36 through a public safety services support fund; supporters said local agencies need resources for treatment, probation, and accountability, while opponents argued the bill was fiscally reckless, lacked guardrails, and prioritized incarceration over community-based treatment. The chair and author discussed amendments removing a fixed appropriation and shifting funding decisions to the budget process. SB 874, by Senator Weber Pearsons, would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, especially ABA services, by requiring background checks for certain unlicensed providers, creating a stakeholder workgroup, and directing DHCS to issue guidance and report to the Legislature. Supporters said the bill would improve patient safety and program integrity, and no opposition testified. SB 1210, also by Senator Weber Pearsons, would extend CalGang oversight and due-process protections to local gang databases; supporters described privacy harms and inaccurate labeling, while law enforcement opposition said local investigative databases need flexibility and that the bill could significantly expand regulation. SB 1019, by Senator Grove, would create a California Cargo Thief Task Force in the Attorney General’s Office to combat organized cargo theft; it drew broad support from rail, trucking, shipping, and port interests, with testimony describing organized, dangerous theft rings and supply-chain disruption, and no opposition was heard. SB 1217, the non-consensual intimate image clearinghouse bill, was introduced at the end of the transcript after committee and privacy amendments were summarized, but its testimony and any action were not included in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Human Services - 03/05/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Disability Services licensing—this committee is named the Human Services Committee.
  • At the heart of this issue is the well-being of Minnesotans with disabilities.
  • well-being of motans with disabilities well-being of motans with disabilities providers<00:48:42.880
  • from arm legal aid and the disability from arm legal aid and the disability Law<01:01:29.079>
  • <01:01:38.079> the allow motans with disabilities the allow motans with disabilities the freedom
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EDU-PSM, EDU-HHS, EDU Public Hearings 02-07-2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
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  • and video disabled until shortly before<00:05:13.280> it<00:05:13.360> is<00:05:13.520
  • We did also have written testimony in support from the Hawaii Disability Rights Center.
  • Next to testify: the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
  • I am with the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint Committee on Education and Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard Senate Bill 422, which would authorize the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified people whose schooling was interrupted by military service or wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The Department of Education testified in support, noting a prior law that created the Kono diploma program before it sunset in 2020. Several members of the public also testified in support. Both committees later recommended passage of SB 422 without amendments, and the recommendation was adopted by voice votes. The committees then heard Senate Bill 530 on Braille literacy. The bill would establish Braille literacy as state policy, require Braille-related literacy assessments for eligible blind and low-vision students, authorize DOE rulemaking, create a Braille Literacy Resource Center, and appropriate funds. DOE and the Department of Human Services supported the measure, as did the National Federation of the Blind, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, and a blind testifier who described the importance of early Braille instruction. The Attorney General’s office raised concerns about statutory language requiring yearly assessments and suggested revisions so annual decisions remain with IEP teams. The committees voted to pass SB 530 with amendments, including the Attorney General’s suggested changes, and adopted the recommendation. The next measure was Senate Bill 532, which would allow school staff and agents trained by a licensed clinician to volunteer to administer medication to students in public schools under certain conditions and clarify who may prescribe such medication. DOE and Department of Health testimony supported the bill. The Attorney General recommended replacing the term “licensed clinician” with the defined term “health care professional.” The Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants supported the bill but asked that physician assistants be included among providers who may prescribe medications for school administration. After questions about current school health aide duties and field-trip medication procedures, the committees voted to pass SB 532 with amendments, including the Attorney General’s terminology change, and adopted the recommendation.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 11th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It minimizes the voices of our aging and disabled population that have challenges making it to the polling
  • A.B 17. ...dignity and respect to California students who are struggling with disabilities.
  • as documented in their individualized education plan, IEP, or 504 plan, as valid proof of their disability
  • Across California, students with permanent disabilities, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and epilepsy
  • For example, UCLA's own Disability Services Office tells students to call and find out for themselves
Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a ceremonial observance for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support of House Resolution 107, which designates May as AAPI Heritage Month, emphasizing the community’s contributions, resilience, and the need to confront discrimination and hate. The resolution was adopted, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, highlighting leaders in education, business, labor, media, cultural preservation, and public service. After guest introductions, the Assembly took up a series of bills. Measures discussed included HOA reserve funding for common interest developments (AB 2050), professional review requirements for lawsuits against design professionals (AB 2106), direct home delivery of enteral formula (AB 1794), expanded CalWORKs-related support for student parents (AB 1829), longer insurance moratoriums for wildfire survivors (AB 2038), election cybersecurity (AB 2281), medical privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care (AB 2448), water district board compensation (AB 2568), county public contract change-order authority (AB 1658), and several other education, health, and licensing bills. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 2050 passed 44-6, AB 2038 passed 45-8, AB 2448 passed 49-13, and AB 1658 passed 61-2, while several others passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and affirming California’s mail voting system. The resolution prompted extended debate over election integrity, voter access, and federal versus state authority, with supporters arguing mail voting is secure and accessible and opponents calling for stronger voter list maintenance and verification. The resolution passed 47-13. In addition, ACR 141 and ACR 123 were adopted by voice vote after co-author roll calls, and the chamber continued or passed on numerous other file items as it worked through the daily file.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • On the unemployment disability fund, I remember this item from last year.
  • That is our disability insurance fund. That supports DI and paid family leave.
  • And what would the balance of this fund be, the disability fund?
  • It's not inclusive, it disproportionately impacts people with disabilities and lower incomes.
  • We care for the mental ill, support the disabled, and protect the vulnerable.
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 24th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Article III

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the mother of a 19-year-old who's blind with multiple disabilities, and I have personally used all
  • not coded mainstream and therefore are impacted in some way by the disability penalty.
  • Yeah, the disability penalty is a new term. Somebody invented that, I think, in the last week.
  • We'd love for the disability penalty to just. go away and the new revamp that's happening in HB2.
  • My third ask is that you please consider removing the disability penalty to the basic allotment.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 23rd, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That is a kid without a disability. $19,000. Guess what their grade is? A D.
  • For individuals with developmental disabilities. You are recognized to explain the bill.
  • An act relating to services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Any amendments?
  • I want to uplift the organizations like Disability Rights Florida.
  • Medicaid enrollment for permanently disabled individuals. Any amendments? None on the desk, Mr.
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Finance Committee Meeting Jun 25th, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yeah, page eight, line 15, Health or Disability Services, Mr. Smith. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • Again, we are on page eight, starting on line 15 for the Health or Disability Services category.
  • Total amount for Health or Disability Services is on page 9, line 31, at $5,512,050.
  • Madam Chair, I move that we adopt Section 2, Health or Disability Services. Thank you.
  • Let the record reflect that Health or Disability Services has been accepted by this committee.
Summary: The Joint Finance Committee met to review and vote on the fiscal year 2027 Grants and Aid Act, which was expected to be pre-filed as Senate Bill 337. Members first reviewed Section 1, covering county seat payments, paramedic operations, senior center allocations, senior center transportation, and Homeland Security grants. They approved Section 1 after discussion of how senior center transportation is being moved from DART to grant-in-aid and how some organizations can appear in both the senior center formula and the general aging category. The committee then worked through Section 2, which included one-time appropriations and the various grant categories for aging, arts/historical/recreation, economic housing or labor services, family and youth services, health or disability services, and neighborhood and community services. Members discussed several specific items, including New Castle County reassessment-related funding, Friends of Cooch’s Bridge, Slaughter Neck Community Action Organization, Plastic-Free Delaware, Love, Inc. of the Delmarva, and the Southern Delaware Horse Retirement Association. One aging line for Slaughter Neck was reduced back to flat funding after members questioned a large increase, and the revised category total was adjusted accordingly. Each of the Section 2 subcategories was then adopted. Section 3, covering fire companies and public service ambulance companies, was approved with increases across apparatus, ambulance, rescue truck, aerial truck, rescue boat, substation, and insurance rebate equalization funding. Section 4, for veterans organizations and youth programs such as Boys State, Girls State, and Trooper Youth Week, was also adopted. The committee then approved the epilogue sections, which included eligibility, audit, payment, and reporting rules; special provisions for the Wilmington Senior Center contingency; conditions tied to several one-time appropriations; withholding funding from Merri-Dell Volunteer Fire Company pending a corrective report; and reprogramming $1,485,000 from a prior SMART food program appropriation toward SNAP/WIC-related food access initiatives. The meeting ended with remarks thanking staff and noting that it was likely the last JFC meeting for two members, followed by adjournment.