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WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Banking and Insurance Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 02:34 pm
Banking and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- He added, “Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- She added, “Lastly, it deletes an obsolete provision.
- So there's a whole host of issues with the $1.25 million and the $5 million added into that.
- He added that contracts school boards would have to go out through the bidding process, and that would
- He added that there had not been any issues then.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 05:40 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year, the State of West Virginia had 207 guardians ad litem, or the year before—this most recent
- So we've lost 20% of our guardians ad litem in this state in the course of just one year.
- The guardians ad litem very often are having to run from one courthouse to another.
- The guardians ad litem very often are having to run from one courthouse to another, from one county to
- The guardians ad litem are often required or requested to be essentially in three or four courtrooms
Summary:
The committee first considered House Bill 4893, which would increase penalties for contempt of magistrate court and raise the maximum fine a court may impose without a jury trial. Counsel explained that the bill would raise fines for first, second, and third offenses, add community service, and allow weekend jail or work release for a third offense. The committee adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and adopted a title amendment.
The committee then took up House Bill 5684, a pilot program creating child protection commissioners to help handle abuse and neglect cases. Counsel and the sponsor described the proposal as a way to reduce circuit court backlog, improve the frequency and consistency of hearings, and provide more focused attention to children and families while leaving final decision-making authority with circuit judges. Supporters cited the heavy caseloads, shortages of guardians ad litem, and a Texas model that reportedly improved efficiency; one senator criticized the bill as adding bureaucracy, while others said the system needs a new approach.
Members discussed funding through a companion bill tied to the medical cannabis fund, with an initial startup amount and ongoing annual support. Several senators raised concerns about the lack of a sunset date and the need for measurable outcomes. The committee adopted an amendment requiring the Supreme Court’s Administrative Director to identify measurable outcomes, establish a pre-implementation baseline, and provide annual reporting to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, including costs and projected costs. House Bill 5684, as amended, was then reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rehabilitative mental health service providers 3/4/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- While specific areas of statutory confusion or statutory constraints can seem small in nature, when added
- together in our overall mental health system, they are contributing to staff burnout, adding a layer
- While specific areas of statutory confusion or statutory constraints can seem small in nature, when added
- together in our overall mental health system, they are contributing to staff burnout, adding a layer
- Could you repeat where the 5.1—the place that we added the sections for behavioral health in the 245I
Summary:
House File 3520, as amended by an A1 technical amendment from DHS, was heard in committee. The bill was described as a policy-only measure aimed at modernizing mental health statutes to reduce confusion, ease staffing burdens, and improve recruitment and retention in a workforce facing shortages. The author said the bill was developed with mental health stakeholders over several years, shared with DHS, and intended to have no cost unless provisions are later flagged for fiscal impact.
Chris Westgard of Touchstone Mental Health testified in support and walked through the bill’s main provisions. Section 1 would exclude weekends and holidays from the 10-day deadline for completing diagnostic assessments after admission to intensive residential treatment services, which he said would reduce weekend and holiday work for limited staff. Section 2 would clarify statutory language governing the behavioral health fund’s coverage of intensive residential treatment and residential crisis stabilization services. Section 3 would update Youth ACT rules by allowing board-certified psychiatrists with relevant clinical experience to serve as prescribers, making registered nurses optional team members, and allowing teams with demonstrated experience to serve children and youth ages 8 to 20.
Members raised questions about statutory wording, including the use of “notwithstanding” and the term “qualified provider.” Nonpartisan staff said the bill could be tightened with a cross-reference if it advances. There was no public testimony against the bill. The committee laid House File 3520, as amended, over for possible inclusion.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- And last year that was added on the substitute you and I worked on this year because we just reviewed
- And last year that was added on the substitute you and I worked on this year because we just reviewed
- And last year that was added on the substitute you and I worked on this year because we just reviewed
- It's before us. >> Representative Underwood, would you be opposed to adding a spouse or something?
- >> would you be opposed to adding a spouse or<00:25:17.679>
something?
Keywords:
body-worn cameras, dashboard cameras, law enforcement, public disclosure, investigation, transparency, juveniles, nonviolent offenses, intervention program, juvenile detention, youth services, volunteer firefighters, cancer compensation, death benefits, line of duty, first responders, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And I added the word grant in front of funding.
- And I added the word grant in front of funding.
- Except for adding, changing the dates, and adding the items that I explained.
- for adding changing the dates and and adding<00:30:59.919>
the <00:31:00.159>items <00: - adding the items that I I explained. adding the items that I I explained.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- on to the existing structure. adding on to the existing structure.
- Yes. that then becomes an ADU and plumbing is that then becomes an ADU and plumbing is added added added
- Something along that line added to the bottom.
- And I would line added to the bottom.
- added to the to the amendment as well. added to the to the amendment as well.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
LAB Info Briefing - Fri Aug 22, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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and - <01:23:16.000>
248 we made a dent we we added 248 we made a dent we we added 248 to<01:23: - So, we added 248 exempt employees.
- We've added, we've not only replaced all the individuals who've left state government, we've added 600
- We've added, we've not only right?
Summary:
The House Committee on Labor held an informational briefing on August 22, 2025, to receive an update from DEH on statewide recruitment efforts aimed at reducing vacancies across state departments. Director Hashimoto, joined by DEH staff, presented on two hiring initiatives: Wikiwiki Hire and Operation Hire Hawaii. The committee focused on how each program works, how quickly applications are screened and referred, and how the programs differ from standard recruitment procedures.
For Wikiwiki Hire, DEH described it as an accelerated recruitment pathway used mainly for classes with multiple vacancies. DEH screens applications every two weeks, then sends qualified applicants a list of participating departments and recruiter contact information so applicants and departments can connect directly. Committee members asked about effectiveness data, timelines, and whether the process aligns with the merit principle. DEH said the program is intended to speed hiring, that departments are not required to interview every person on a list, and that applicants can be hired as vacancies are filled on a first-come, first-served basis so long as all qualified applicants have the same opportunity. DEH also said it could provide data later and that it is working through a backlog of screenings.
The committee then discussed Operation Hire Hawaii, an executive-order-based hiring effort launched in February to expedite hiring, including for displaced federal workers but open to all applicants. DEH reported more than 6,000 applications, 127 recruitments, 81 closed recruitments, and 142 hires, with a goal of conditional offers within two weeks. DEH said it turns applications around daily, while departments do the initial screening, interviews, and hiring decisions, with DEH completing final qualification screening and suitability checks at the end. Members asked about the program’s duration, its low conversion rate, and what happens to applicants who are not hired; DEH said it can refer qualified applicants to other vacancies and that the pilot was originally intended to run about a year, with possible extension if departments want it to continue.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/26/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- wondered if we could get this added wondered if we could get this added today. today. today.
- have concerns about adding it right now. have concerns about adding it right now.
- So, I'm comfortable adding it to this bill. Questions or discussion, members?
- So, I'm comfortable adding it to this bill. Questions or discussion, members?
- So, I'm comfortable adding it to this bill. Questions or discussion, members?
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- S. 253, an act relating to adding transparency to Vermont's tuitioning system, introduced by Senator
- Listen to the first reading of the bill. >> S. 253, an act relating to adding transparency to Vermont's
- ><00:11:35.760>
act <00:11:36.000>relating <00:11:36.399>to <00:11:36.640>adding - <00:11:37.120>
temp S253 an act relating to adding temp S253 an act relating to adding temp - Listen to the first reading of the bill. >> S. 253, an act relating to adding transparency to Vermont's
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- File item four, AB 1322, which is an ad committee bill.
- years you know every year a portion of that what would have been the cancellation fee being maybe added
- I would love to be added as a co-author. I'd like to be added as well.
- I'd like to be added as well. Thank you. Am I going to get the whole committee now?
- Oh my gosh, because, see, the whole committee, the whole entire ad committee joined on, so I'd love that
HI
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measure <00:05:18.479 - The recommendation is to pass with amendments, adopting technical, non-substantive changes and adding
- The recommendation is to pass with amendments, adopting technical, non-substantive changes and adding
- The recommendation is to pass with amendments, adopting technical, non-substantive changes and adding
Summary:
The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met in decision-making session and took up a series of previously heard bills. SB 21 on water carriers was passed with amendments to make the inflationary cost-indexed adjustment mechanism permissive rather than required, along with technical changes and a non-defective effective date. SB 133 on energy was passed with amendments adopting PUC recommendations and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. SB 391 on recycling, creating an end-of-life lithium-ion battery management working group, was passed unamended. SB 532 on DOE medication administration in public schools was passed with amendments incorporating Hawaii State Center for Nursing proposals and a defective effective date. SB 230 on wild game meat donations was passed with technical amendments and a July 1, 2050 defective date. SB 1279 on pharmacists and telehealth supervision under the 340B program was also passed with a defective effective date of July 1, 2050. SB 1494 on optional hearing aid coverage was passed with technical amendments and a defective effective date of July 1, 2050.
The committee deferred action on SB 588, which would allow self-certification for certain behind-the-meter solar systems and exempt them from FEA no-rise/no-impact declarations, citing the testimony submitted. It also deferred SB 281 on telehealth conformity with federal Medicare rules and SB 49 on prior authorization data reporting, both until Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room 229. SB 838 on health insurance coverage for continuous glucose monitors was passed with amendments adopting technical changes and Department of Human Services proposals, plus a defective effective date of July 1, 2050; one member noted support but urged future consideration of including Medicaid managed care. All measures acted on were adopted without objections or reservations, with Senator Richards excused from voting on the measures discussed.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/22/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- :37.120>
adding <00:21:37.440>or employment positions or adding or employment positions - or adding an entire facility in that process.
- or adding an entire facility in that process.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Aug 11th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Housing was added as a qualified use, and non-profit housing developers were added as a qualified entity
- So we have some additional language in here that deals with things other than adding the rule.
- If it's covered in policy and is not adding value in the rules, we've suggested it can't be used.
- At the bottom of page seven, we added language, and I'm just wondering where the waiver in this rule
- So we added that to the bill in 2024.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It was added to just narrowly say that this is the only remedy.
- delays and adding some confusion.
- Adding new stuff to the Landowner's Bill of Rights, is that correct? Well, it's adding...
- All we're doing is adding it to the Landowner's Bill of Rights.
- Second part, adding this two-part, two different letters for what?
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Placing a newspaper ad is not a means to notify the customer.
- Running an ad in the newspaper that no delinquent customer and few potential bidders see is a step that
- Depending on the county, the cost of running the ads in local newspapers can exceed the proceeds from
- The cost associated with publishing the sale is added to the tenant's already growing debt.
- No newspaper ad, the newspaper ad is not a means to notify the tenant.
Bills:
HB 186
Keywords:
public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivisions, government expenditure, transparency, local government, political subdivision, county, city, municipality, special district, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying restriction, registered lobbyist, government association, county association dues, Texas Legislature, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Chapter 556
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Placing a newspaper ad is not a means to notify the company.
- Audience all required notices to the tenant remain the same running an ad in the news.
- The cost associated with publishing the sale is added to the tenants' While newspaper ads may have once
- No newspaper ad, the newspaper ad is not a means to notify the tenant and find out what's going on.
- your photo ID to them so that they can verify who you are so that you can run your ads online.
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, property owners' association, residential watering restrictions, vegetation, fine limitations, drought, technology, innovation, economic development, grants, Texas Economic Development, business funding, HB 1395, private passenger vehicle rental, car rental, vehicle rental
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Apr 29th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- On the Senate floor, amendments were added. The first deals with interior designers.
- Next, the Senate added a portion dealing with physician licensure requirements.
- Another provision added on the Senate floor deals with the length of supervision for social workers.
- The final provision added on the Senate floor deals with speech-language pathologists.
- This will be part of the amendment that will be added to the committee sub. Say none. Thank you.
Summary:
The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing held a public hearing and then executive session on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083. The bill, as explained by the sponsor, would require respiratory therapists in Missouri to hold an active RRT credential rather than a CRT, while grandfathering current CRT licensees, and would also add random renewal audits to confirm licensees maintain active credentials. The Senate substitute also included provisions affecting interior designers, physician licensure background checks and disclosure requirements, social worker supervision experience, and speech-language pathologist clinical fellowship supervision requirements.
Testimony was generally supportive of the respiratory therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work provisions, with witnesses saying the changes would improve patient care, reduce barriers to licensure, and help address workforce shortages, especially in rural areas. The interior design portion drew the most discussion, with Representative Nolte disputing the sponsor’s claim that the relevant board was in full agreement and saying the board had concerns; the interior designers’ witness responded that they had negotiated changes with board representatives and made additional revisions. One witness also asked the committee to consider adding language from House Bill 2300 and Senate Bill 895.
In executive session, the committee adopted an amendment that added or clarified language on residential care and assisted living facility accreditations, a three-year work-experience requirement for temporary licensure language, cleanup language regarding an osteopathic college, and a speech-language pathology fix clarifying supervision could be from any state. The committee then rolled the amendment into the substitute and voted do pass on House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083 by a vote of 21-1, with Representative Nolte voting no.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- We had added everything that was recommended from the former amendment versions.
- So on page four, we had added Christensen's amendment, and that was page four, line 23, where we've added
- I think it covered everything that we had discussed, and then we had added the 30 days.
- Okay, so we can have that added to clarify further. It's like they just left that off.
- So are you adding that section back in your voice?
Summary:
The subcommittee met on Senate Bill 2224 and reviewed the latest Legislative Council draft, version 1006, which incorporated prior changes including the Christensen amendment, the executive session language, and a 30-day deadline for the Attorney General to issue an order. The Attorney General’s office then explained its proposed amendment, which would clarify that hearings could be held under existing administrative hearing procedures, apply the same process to all violations, and preserve the current appeal structure. The office also raised concerns about the bill’s requirement that hearings be video recorded and broadcast live, noting possible technology and budget limitations.
Representative Koppelman responded that the purpose of the bill was to ensure a timely, transparent process and avoid long delays before a sanctioned party could get to court, arguing that the Legislative Council draft better addressed due process concerns. Representative Henderson agreed and said the draft version improved transparency and established a clearer timeline. During discussion, a cross-reference in the appeal section was identified as incorrect and was corrected to refer to Section 28-32-49 rather than Chapter 28-27, with clarification that the appeal path should remain tied to the Attorney General’s administrative determination.
The committee then amended the motion to include the corrected cross-reference and approved the Legislative Council version 1006 as amended. The vote was unanimous, and the bill was prepared to be taken back to committee the next morning for further action. The meeting then adjourned.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- You're going to see a bunch of added impositions, a bunch of repealers in this bill, but again, it is
- Um, at the request of our good assessors, we added in the change of the application date to March 1st
- So, that was language that we added, helped the committee add in the House version of this.
- to the months house they sell gets added to the months of<00:32:19.279>
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that <00:32:24.159>we <00:32:24.399>added <00
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- positions it looks like you've added positions it looks like you've added three<00:25:38.039>
- He added, “That was a quick hearing.
- EPA is adding the requirements as permits are issued.
- pay raises and this commits us to adding pay raises and this commits us to adding s<01:18:55.080
- We didn't add any other staff, which is another test with us adding technology and not adding resources
Summary:
The committee heard an overview from the Agriculture Commissioner on the department’s major divisions and staffing. He described the Office of the Commissioner, Agricultural Development, Pesticides, Regulatory Services, Weights and Measures, Animal Industry, Plant Industry, and Soil Conservation, noting that many programs are federally funded or supported by dedicated fees and fines. He said the department has 44 full-time positions plus one DoIT employee shared with other agencies, and that HR services are now contracted through Administrative Services. He also explained that Soil Conservation is administratively attached to the department and funded through Moose Plate grants and county contributions, not direct state funding.
Members asked about specific program functions and issues, including weights and measures inspections, animal health, bird flu response, internships, invasive species, and the Big E/New Hampshire building. The commissioner said weights and measures covers nearly all commercial measuring devices and products sold by weight, and that inspectors are currently part-time police officers, though the department is discussing removing that requirement. He said the department is actively involved in bird flu monitoring, including regular calls with USDA and the state veterinarian and collecting milk samples from dairy farms. On invasive species, he focused on Japanese knotweed and bittersweet, saying the department has only one staff person working on the issue, mainly as a coordinator with DOT and towns, and that eradication is extremely difficult. He also said the department does not run student internships and refers inquiries to UNH Cooperative Extension.
The committee discussed budget and revenue issues, including three new general fund positions, one of which is the assistant commissioner and another a biological scientist for invasive species. The commissioner said the department had been in “triage mode,” that an assistant commissioner was needed because of workload, and that the department is a net positive to the General Fund each year. He said some fees and fines have not been updated in decades and would require legislation to change, including a proposed $5 fee for each animal database certificate to help fund a system that costs about $250,000 annually to maintain. In response to questions about budget reductions, he said the department protected personnel, reduced the cost-of-care fund, fair grants, and land preservation funding to about $25,000 each, and did not plan to buy new vehicles or computers. He also said he could not support including the $50,000 Conservation District resilience grant program in his budget under the current reduction targets, though he remained hopeful it might be funded another way.