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TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 3rd, 2025

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Understanding the causes of maternal deaths makes it harder to trace policy impacts, healthcare shifts
  • did want to talk about missing those two years of data, as it is pretty significant in our public policy
  • The proposed substitute would require more detailed financial reporting as well as reporting.
  • Additional tools will include directories of kidney health providers and financial assistance resources
  • I'm a policy coordinator for the team, and we're testifying in support of House Bill 5.
Bills: HB514 , HB1652 , HB2117 , HB2298 , HB3269 , HB46 , HB46
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • However... changes that affect VA policy and personnel must be thoughtful, transparent, carried out in
  • Resulting from the Trump-Musk-Collins anti-vet policies.
  • the veterans health administration, Melissa Cohen, the acting director, deputy undersecretary for policy
  • Melissa Cohen, Acting Deputy Undersecretary for Veterans Affairs. for Policy and Oversight, Veterans
  • This isn't policy. And it is 80,000 people.
Bills: SB124 , SB201 , SB275 , SB410 , SB478 , SB607 , SB610 , SB611 , SB654 , SB702 , SB787 , SB831 , SB892
Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 28th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . and historically taxes on these policies.
  • The policy that we've been living with for the last few years is challenging.
  • This is good, sound policy across the board from a fiscal standpoint. I ask for adoption.
  • I'm trying to figure out what the goal is here for this policy.
  • Now, we know that it's a regressive policy.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Number six, Senate Bill 6082, safeguarding student financial aid from fraud.
  • That's just wrongheaded policy.
  • I think we should be advocating for policy that encourages families.
  • We should be espousing policies that encourage families. This policy, I think, discourages that.
  • This policy, I think, discourages that.
Committee: Senate Ways & Means
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 15th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 141 by Senator Morris, creating the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy
  • And it's very important that we keep our financials right and our actuarials.
  • I don't have an issue with individual departments having this policy.
  • It's going to go on the city's annual financial audit, correct? Yes.
  • It says an employer shall not adopt or enforce a policy that requires an employee to state or identify
Bills: HR153 , HR154 , HR155 , HR156 , HR157 , HR158 , HCR57 , HCR58 , HCR59 , HR133 , HR134 , HR135 , HR136 , HR137 , HR138 , HR139 , HR140 , HR141 , HR142 , HR144 , HR145 , HR146 , HR147 , HR148 , HR149 , HR150 , HR151 , HR152 , SCR28 , SB141 , SB169 , SB206 , SB233 , SB417 , SB421 , SB429 , SB437 , SB477 , SB510 , SB521 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HB55 , HB385 , HB394 , HB396 , HB406 , HB608 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB897 , HB902 , HB943 , HB1030 , HB1035 , HB1038 , HB1045 , HB1049 , HB1056 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1117 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1177 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB1216 , HB1239 , HB1240 , SB127 , HB284 , HB1 , HB2 , HB3 , HB312 , HB313 , HB383 , HB314 , HCR3 , HB983 , HB1126 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB376 , HB377 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB211 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB345 , HB366 , HB446 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , HB401 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB132 , HB193 , HB635 , HB690 , HB1003 , HB750 , HB911 , HB151 , HB180 , HB192 , HB310 , HB961 , HB1146 , HB977 , HB181 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1113
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 16th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Policy proposed by the sponsoring member. Frankly, Mr.
  • I ask for your support for this policy.
  • I am rising today with a soft yes on this particular policy.
  • I am rising today with a soft yes on this particular policy.
  • This is a political statement, not a public policy statement.
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, approved the prior day’s minutes, and adopted House Resolution 4691 recognizing Presidents’ Day. Supporters of the resolution praised presidential leadership and civic ideals, while one member used the occasion to note the historical harms and contradictions of figures such as Washington, Lincoln, and FDR. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the House also recognized visiting former legislators and Black leaders in the chamber. The chamber then took up several bills, often suspending the rules to move measures directly to third reading. Second Substitute House Bill 1923, creating a local option for passenger-only ferry districts, passed 84-11 after debate over ferry reliability, local control, and possible tax “stacking.” Substitute House Bill 2475, requiring language-accessible public programs and services, passed 62-33 amid support for access and safety and opposition over unfunded mandates, overregulation, and concerns about technology and assimilation. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2508, clarifying the Office of Independent Investigations’ authority, passed 90-6 after a technical amendment; supporters said it would improve police accountability processes, while some noted remaining concerns about investigations. House Bill 2464, requiring reporting and law-enforcement response data for incidents at private detention facilities, passed 58-38, with supporters emphasizing transparency and critics calling it political and questioning the agency chosen to collect the data. Substitute House Bill 2203, creating reckless interference with emergency barricades, passed 94-2 after testimony about flood rescues and the need for stronger deterrence. Second Substitute House Bill 2384, increasing oversight of continuing care retirement communities, passed 78-14; supporters cited senior protections and solvency, while opponents worried about duplicative costs. Second Substitute House Bill 2333, allowing certain campaign funds to be used for security and related protections for elected officials and candidates, passed 71-21 after debate over political violence and concerns about self-dealing. Second Substitute House Bill 1909, creating a Court Unification Task Force, passed 56-36, with supporters citing inconsistent court administration and opponents defending local control. The House also passed Second Substitute House Bill 1906 on water system rate transparency and consumer protection, 91-1; Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2548 on health care market standards and mergers, 53-38; Substitute House Bill 2405 establishing a PTSD pilot program with early treatment and return-to-work provisions, 90-1; and Substitute House Bill 2323 creating a Blue Envelope Program for autistic and neurodiverse drivers during traffic stops, 92-1. Throughout the day, members frequently split along lines of transparency, consumer protection, public safety, local control, and concerns about mandates or regulatory burden.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 16th, 2026

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm rising in opposition to this policy. Unfortunately, I'm rising in opposition to this policy.
  • So the policy is much better.
  • policy.
  • This is a good policy.
  • Speaker, it's policy repair.
Summary: The House first considered House Bill 2156, which would authorize investigators in the Attorney General’s Office to serve electronic search warrants in limited economic and financial crime investigations, especially organized retail crime. Members debated a series of amendments on training standards, scope, background checks, warrant service, and definitions of covered crimes. Some amendments were adopted, including changes clarifying training and decertification standards, narrowing the scope of economic and financial crimes, and refining warrant-service language; others were rejected or ruled out of scope. The amended striking amendment passed 52-39, and the bill then passed final reading 54-43. The House then moved through several other measures. House Bill 2219, dealing with child care operational efficiency and licensing, was amended to strengthen safety language around opioids in licensed child care settings and passed 95-1. House Bill 2124, which raises the threshold for lump-sum retirement allowance payments, passed 96-0. House Bill 2266, concerning permanent supportive housing, traditional housing, and indoor emergency housing, was amended to add local-government notice, transparency, community-meeting, and siting provisions, then passed 56-40. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1784, on certified medical assistants and telemedicine-related practice, received a cleanup amendment and passed 96-0. The House also passed House Bill 2523, which codifies the Community Reinvestment Program, after rejecting an amendment that would have redirected some funds to economic development; the bill passed 88-9. House Bill 2113, allowing certain medical supervision of diagnostic radiologic procedures in emergency settings, passed 97-0. House Bill 2632, updating state law terminology from “alien” to “non-citizen,” passed 58-39 after debate over precision versus respectful language. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2476, expanding seating limits for theaters serving alcohol, passed 81-50. Finally, House Bill 2320, addressing firearms manufacturing involving 3D printers and CNC machines, was heavily amended to narrow and clarify language around code and additive manufacturing before the striker passed. The bill’s supporters framed it as a response to ghost-gun risks and recent incidents involving 3D-printed firearms, while opponents raised constitutional concerns about speech and gun rights. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 2320 is recorded.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, yesterday was our cutoff and the opposite House Policy Committee cutoff.
  • And that's why I believe it is best to go to the policy committee first. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Much of this policy has been discussed already, as we know we have moved quite along in the process,
  • And the policy is right on. I do think, Mr.
  • So this is a crucial patient protection policy, and I do ask for your support. Thank you.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • I see you have a policy recommendation. Would you like to adopt the policy recommendation?
  • We have a policy recommendation. Would you like to adopt the... Policy recommendation?
  • I see you have a policy recommendation.
  • I see you have a policy recommendation. Would you like to adopt the policy recommendation? Yes, Mr.
  • It does have a policy recommendation. Would you like to adopt a policy recommendation?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 17th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So they're not financially exposed.
  • There's a provision in the bill that has language for a liability policy, not a property policy.
  • It applies to replacement cost coverage if you have that on your policy.
  • The bill doesn't specify that; it says all property policies.
  • They are essentially searching for the policy.
Committee: House Insurance
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations Apr 15th, 2025

Appropriations

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  • Elevated ESF balances present an opportunity to develop investment policies for longer-term growth and
  • I run an asset management firm called Techcon Financial Group, but I'm here today as a private citizen
  • Saying this is great policy.
  • Well, it's your contention that it's great policy because you and a lot of your buddies are going to
  • Families suffering loss during a declared emergency are often left in financial crisis.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that's just the financial impact.
  • And policies like this can crowd out the ability to do that.
  • So, long story short, this is a good policy.
  • It's a good policy.
  • adopt a policy if they change their current policy, It's like Access shall adopt a policy.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Ariel is. currently serving as my policy director for telecommunications on this committee.
  • As I've directly observed, Ariel knows telecommunications law and policy as well as anyone else. in this
  • I have long advocated for a more evidence-based approach to our spectrum management policy.
  • The FCC plays a vital role in spectrum policy.
  • Isaacman, you have deep personal and financial ties to Elon Musk.
Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am

Consumer Protection & Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • life insurance policies, life insurance policies for which payment of the premium is due monthly or
  • protect their financial well-being.
  • These private insurance policies offer much better coverage and higher policy limits than the federal
  • policy does.
  • The federal policies do offer contents coverage now, but it's a separate policy.
Bills: HB2428 , HB2399 , HB2087
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy 2ND REVISED Feb 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Climate lawfare suits to impose energy policy through the court system rather than through the legislative
  • I believe people in the industry are at times the best stewards of good policy and, in fact, are actively
  • engaged in the legislative process at the state and federal level to implement energy policy.
  • It's up to this legislature to set the policies for any energy industry participant.
  • So, I would say that no, that is not a concern at all because we, the legislature, set these policies
Committee: Senate Energy
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 3rd, 2026 at 08:00 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would just say to you, Madam Chair, as you know, school districts are in some grave financial danger
  • that we support the alignment of an amendment to this legislation with Washington's current 35-day policy
  • that we support the alignment of an amendment to this legislation with Washington's current 35-day policy
  • It directs the Office of Financial Management to contract with a nonprofit organization to facilitate
  • The bill also allows a school district in binding conditions or enhanced financial oversight to petition
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 16th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • alleged violations or exercising academic freedom or free speech, and provides for penalties, uniform policies
  • alleged violations, exercising academic freedom or free speech, and provides for penalties, uniform policies
  • State Inspector General, Mental Health Advocacy Service, Tax Commission, Military Affairs, LSD, and Financial
  • This generated some of the savings you saw in House Bill 1 and enhanced the state's financial position
  • This generated some of the savings you saw in House Bill 1 and enhanced the state's financial position
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Tuition policy.
  • The last time that tuition policy was changed was in 2015.
  • Switching to financial aid, this state will provide over a billion dollars of financial aid during the
  • State appropriations, tuition, and financial aid are all interrelated.
  • And that concludes All of the different aspects of financial aid.
Bills: HB2148 , HB2132
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • The banks make decisions based on financial risk, not political preference.
  • This protects the financial system. It promotes competition.
  • The CFPB was created in the wake of the great financial crisis.
  • I urge everyone to vote yes on this to protect our financial system.
  • The Taylor Act It mandates that federal financial regulators consider individual financial institutions
Bills: SB875
Summary: This meeting focused on the markup of the Genius Act and the FIRM Act, two significant pieces of legislation addressing stablecoin regulation and the financial industry's regulatory framework. The Chairman noted the importance of providing clarity to the digital asset community and protecting American consumers, while also promoting innovation and competition within the financial sector. Members of both parties expressed varying viewpoints, with some highlighting concerns related to national security and the potential risks associated with stablecoins.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 17th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think it's actually good public policy and would recommend a yes vote on the amendment.
  • And I think it's actually good public policy and would recommend a yes vote on the amendment.
  • I rise in support of this great policy.
  • As you know, times change, technology changes, and regulations like school district policies from 100
  • The policies have a positive cost-benefit result.
Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2219 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB2574 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2179 , HB2203 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2464 , HB2495 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2636 , HB2192 , HB2251 , HB2262 , HB2266 , HB2298 , HB2320 , HB2323 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2405 , HB2442 , HB2523 , HB2593 , HB2632 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2095 , HB2157 , HB2225 , HB2274 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2333 , HB2476 , HB2508 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1634 , HB1707 , HB1906 , HB1909 , HB2196 , HB2244 , HB2339 , HB2361 , HB2384 , HB2389 , HB2410 , HB2468 , HB2475 , HB2521 , HB2548 , HB2619 , HB2637 , HB2720 , HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2495 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2636 , HB2192 , HB2262 , HB2298 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2442 , HB2593 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2095 , HB2157 , HB2225 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1634 , HB1707 , HB2361 , HB2389 , HB2410 , HB2468 , HB2521 , HB2619 , HB2720 , HB1295 , HB1591 , HB2092 , HB2168 , HB2176 , HB2248 , HB2255 , HB2281 , HB2438 , HB2590 , HB2610 , HB2650 , HB2685 , HB1526 , HB1960 , HB2236 , HB2364 , HB2416 , HB1073