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MN
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
Senate Finance
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, when I filed this for all the parties that are working in, I told them it was I would file it just
- Uh when I filed this had the amendment.
- during the complaint period or not filed.
- ><c> not</c><02:29:41.280><c> filed.
- </c> period or not filed. That's our proof. period or not filed. That's our proof.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/19/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Our first bill on the agenda is Senate File 2128. Senate File 2128.
- Senate File 2128 is laid over. And next, Senator Seabberger, you have Senate File 1688.
- </c> have for your consideration Senate File have for your consideration Senate File 1326,<00:37:20.880
- Um, here today to offer AMC's support for Senate File 1080.
- Uh, we have a strong Senate File 1080.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 14th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- existing parole policy, preserves transparency, and gives the parole board more flexibility for a candidate
- who is very close but needs additional training and programming before release. ...a candidate who is
- In the midst of acute stress, a spouse may file for a protective order after heated words are exchanged
- The problem arises when the filing spouse has a change of heart and wishes to reach out.
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Summary:
The Committee on Criminal Justice met on April 14, 2026, and first handled several voluntary deferrals, including HB 343, HB 491, HB 523, HB 426, HB 439, HB 378, and later HB 1025. HB 676 by Rep. Spell, which creates the crime of fraudulent patient referrals or “body brokering,” was amended and reported favorably. Testimony from Louisiana Blue, Odyssey House, and others described the practice as exploiting vulnerable addiction and mental health patients for profit, while supporters said the bill targets organized fraud and protects patients, families, and insurers.
The committee also reported HB 394 by Rep. Chenevert, which extends the conditional parole period from nine months to 24 months for offenders who must complete programming before release. Supporters, including the Louisiana Parole Project, said the change gives the parole board more flexibility and does not create new parole eligibility, while the bill was amended to remove some language tied to rehabilitation programming review. HB 622 by Rep. Coates, dealing with confidentiality and handling of criminal history records, was reported favorably after testimony that it is needed to align state law with federal FBI/CJIS requirements and tighten safeguards on background-check information.
HB 396 by Rep. McMakin, concerning admissibility of autopsy photographs, was amended to apply to criminal proceedings generally and then reported favorably. HB 772 by Rep. Martinez, which modernizes notice requirements for arrest warrants by allowing electronic notice and clarifying mailing procedures, was also reported favorably despite concerns from Orleans Parish prosecutors about costs and surety liability. HB 1038 by Rep. Boyer, addressing marshal authority to issue deputy commissions and related liability/insurance issues, drew substantial testimony from marshals, city officials, and local government groups; after amendments requiring insurance coverage and clarifying funding and applicability, it was reported favorably on an 8-2 vote. HB 1025, which would have created an exception allowing reconciliation after a protective-order violation, drew strong opposition from domestic violence advocates and prosecutors and was voluntarily deferred by the author.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Dec 16th, 2025 at 09:08 am
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Some The bill also required certain multi-state corporations to file a combined return and narrowed a
- You're married, you're not married, you're married and filing separately.
- I appreciate your candidness as a member of LFC, and as we passed out the budget last week, you're exactly
- They're looking at taking a chunk of, and this is me being candid with all of you in terms of what I
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, if it's for equipment purchases, maybe if we buy, for instance, we filed an application with
- Or if it's for equipment purchases, maybe if we buy, for instance, we filed an application with the Federal
- Like in mayoral elections, when we don't hear candidates talking about education. because they wouldn't
- will head to the polls without a clear understanding of who will be accountable for education, and candidates
Committee:
Senate Senate Education
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Jan 22nd, 2025
Senate Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, you become part of the master death file.
- The 2026 RVOs were supposed to be filed by November 1st, 2024, and now it looks like it's going to be
- Look, we're just a few days into the Trump administration and already seen a huge gap between what candidates
- So President Trump was very clear that he's going to govern in a way that is different than candidate
Committee:
Senate Senate Budget
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We are now at second reading file, items 1 through 25.
- Colleagues, File Item 34 is the confirmation of Jacob Arkatov. Mr.
- And last but not least on the file today, File Item 35 is a confirmation of Dr. V. V.
- File Item 62, SR 88. Secretary, please read.
- Senators, we will move on to File Item 63. Secretary, please read.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 2nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll move to file item 11, Senate third reading, to take up file item 68, SCR 111 by Senator Nilo.
- Moving now on to consideration of the daily file, second reading file.
- All right, members, is there a question or debate on file item 64?
- Continuing our consideration of the Daily File, we'll next turn to unfinished business. File item.
- File item 60, Senator Umberg. Secretary, please read.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and began with a floor introduction honoring guests from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, including President Jeffrey Armstrong, students, and student leaders. Senator Laird highlighted Cal Poly’s 125th anniversary, its statewide impact, and student achievements, including Rose Parade and design-build competition awards.
The body then took up two Senate concurrent resolutions. SCR 111 by Senator Niello commemorated the 125th anniversary of the certified public accountant profession in California and recognized the California Board of Accountancy and the California Society of CPAs; it passed on a roll call and was later adopted 38-0 after the call was lifted. SCR 109 by Senator Grove proclaimed January 2026 as National Mentoring Month and recognized Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California for its long-standing youth mentorship work; it also passed on a roll call and was adopted 39-0 after the call was lifted. The Senate also concurred in Assembly amendments to SB 25 by Senator Umberg, which streamlines California’s merger process and aligns it with the federal process; the vote was 33-0.
Members then approved a motion by Senator Laird to give second reading and move forward bills reported from the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee on February 4, 2026, despite objections from Senator Niello; the motion passed 29-10. The remainder of the session was devoted to adjourn-in-memory tributes for Congressman Doug LaMalfa, Barry Del Bono, Professor Alan Stewart Hammond, and journalist Jeb Bing, with multiple senators offering personal recollections and condolences to their families and communities. The Senate concluded by announcing the next floor session and recessing until later that day.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 34 (2-25-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It has filing deadlines.
- The FAFSA filing requirement is intrusive.
- It has filing points about the FAFSA. It has filing deadlines. deadlines. deadlines.
- The FAFSA filing with data privacy.
- </c> successfully retake the candidate successfully retake the candidate physical<01:29:47.840><c> ability
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JDC, JDC, JDC Public Hearings 02-11-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:52.279><c> for</c> contact may not be candidates for contact may not be candidates for donation
- SB 169 requires the state to provide written notice to certain persons regarding the ability to file
- SB 169 requires the state to provide written notice to certain persons regarding the ability to file
- Filed under the compensation for wrongful imprisonment law since it was first enacted in 2016?
- to the filing requirements, plus a copy of the person's order or pardon.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard SB 1231, which would repeal the Parentage Uniform Act of 1973 and update Hawaii’s parentage laws, including parts of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017. Supporters said the current statutes are outdated and do not adequately address assisted reproduction, surrogacy, and modern family formation. The Attorney General’s office supported the bill with technical amendments, including conforming changes to the Probate Code and child support provisions, and several testifiers urged passage as a needed modernization of the law.
A major point of disagreement was Part 10, which concerns donor anonymity. Some supporters, including members of the task force, the Uniform Law Commission, fertility and family law practitioners, and LGBTQ+ advocates, backed the bill as written or said it should move forward even if Part 10 is removed. Others, including donor-conceived adults, parents, and advocacy groups, opposed Part 10 and urged the committee to adopt the 2024 version of Article 9 or delete Part 10 entirely, arguing that anonymous donation harms donor-conceived people’s access to genetic, medical, and identity information and that anonymity is not realistic in the DNA-testing era. One task force member and attorney said she supported the bill but preferred removing Part 10 if necessary to pass the rest.
The hearing included extensive public testimony both in support and opposition, with many individuals describing personal experiences with adoption, IVF, surrogacy, and donor conception. No committee vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> following Senate file herewith returned. following Senate file herewith returned.
- </c> House File 3489. Senator McQuade. House File 3489. Senator McQuade.
- </c> I rise today in support of House File I rise today in support of House File 3489.<00:28:31.600><
- </c> House File 4138. Senator Muay. House File 4138. Senator Muay.
- </c> House File House File 3067.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC DEFER Public Hearings 03-20-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- During session, I can't make contributions to candidates.
- I cannot donate to the county council candidates on Maui or Kauai.
- > That</c><00:10:56.240><c> restriction</c><00:10:56.640><c> is</c><00:10:56.880><c> not</c> to candidates
- That restriction is not to candidates.
- </c> council candidates on Maui or Kauaii. council candidates on Maui or Kauaii.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee first considered Governor’s Message 574, confirming Michael Tenoi to continue serving on the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation through June 30, 2028. Several supporters testified, and Tenoi said he valued working with Hawaii and national commissioners and hoped to focus on emerging issues such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data security. The committee recommended advise and consent and adopted the measure, with a photo taken afterward.
The committee then heard HB 1519 on campaign contributions, which would require disclosure of compensated officers and immediate family members of certain state contractors and grantees. The Campaign Spending Commission and State Procurement Office supported the bill but asked for clarifying amendments; several advocacy groups supported the measure but urged stronger language, including removing branch-of-government limits and narrowing loopholes. The chair proposed amendments to remove monetary thresholds, limit the bill to paid officers, add appropriations for the Campaign Spending Commission and State Procurement Office, define “officer” more broadly, and note that false-name contributions are already felonies. The committee voted to pass HB 1519 with amendments.
HB 2250, the claims against the state bill, drew testimony from the Attorney General and multiple departments in support, but members raised extensive questions about why many claims would be paid from the general fund, how corrective action is being pursued, and the handling of several specific claims, including wrongful imprisonment, a cesspool citation, Department of Corrections deaths, a large special education settlement, a charter school lease dispute, and an outdated check. Because of those outstanding questions, the committee postponed decision-making on HB 2250 until Tuesday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 016. Later, the committee also considered Governor’s Message 725, confirming Daniel M. Gluck as an associate judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals; the committee recommended consent and adopted the measure.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 037 Feb 20th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- every educational level that will help along with lived experience to qualify for qualified job candidates
- Doing so will create a broad pool of job candidates, encouraging lifelong learning and reduce overall
- </c><00:58:49.440><c> for</c><00:58:49.760><c> entry-</c><00:58:50.079><c> level</c> job candidates for
- entry- level job candidates for entry- level positions<00:58:50.960><c> within</c><00:58:51.440><c>
- a lifelong candidates, encouraging a lifelong learning<00:58:57.359><c> and</c><00:58:57.599><c> reduce
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But it also can mean a very candid discussion with parents, and again, research says that candid discussion
- But it also can mean a very candid discussion with parents, and again, research says that candid discussion
- She's a doctoral program candidate in occupational therapy.
- She's a doctoral program candidate in occupational therapy.
- Approved programs will use these standards to train teacher candidates, and they will be used for teachers
Summary:
The committee heard Senate Bill 6192, which would expand structured literacy and numeracy requirements, add a third-grade math intervention process similar to the existing reading “gate,” create annual STAR teacher bonuses for selected math and ELA teachers, and require updated teacher endorsement standards. The sponsor, Sen. Braun, said the bill is meant to refocus districts on core academics and use research-based instruction while still allowing local flexibility, especially in math. OSPI said it supports the bill’s goals but raised concerns about the teacher award structure and access to student-level data. ESD representatives also flagged implementation issues with the award program. Testimony was split: some parents, students, and reading advocates opposed the bill as too prescriptive or too reliant on phonics and standardized testing, while others supported stronger academic intervention and accountability. No vote was taken.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6206, a pilot program to incentivize child care providers to serve children of first responders through grants administered by the Department of Commerce, with local matching funds and a report on recruitment and retention outcomes. Sen. Dhingra said the bill addresses a major barrier for police, firefighters, EMTs, and crisis workers, especially women leaving the field because of child care challenges. Testimony from law enforcement officers, union representatives, and a national law enforcement child care foundation strongly supported the bill, describing unpredictable schedules, last-minute overtime, and the need for nontraditional and sick-child care. Senator Wilson asked about existing non-standard-hours child care bonuses and whether the proposal should instead be housed at DCYF; staff explained the current subsidy program and that this bill would create a separate Commerce pilot. No vote was taken.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 5346 on student mobile device use in public schools. The bill would add mobile devices to digital citizenship instruction, direct OSPI to compile research and best practices, and require reports on school policies limiting phone use during instructional hours, with final recommendations due in 2028. Sen. Leas argued that phones are distracting, harm learning and mental health, and should be restricted in schools while still teaching responsible use. Testimony was largely supportive from students, parents, educators, and researchers who described improved engagement, fewer disruptions, and better school climate under phone restrictions; several urged a stronger bell-to-bell statewide policy. Opponents raised concerns about emergency communication, student safety, and local control. The hearing on the bill was closed without a vote.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General John D. Caine (Retired), to be general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Defense. Apr 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's continue on the theme of Senator Shaheen's question about providing your candid military experience
- So, is there any reason to think that you're not going to be providing your candid and best professional
- And, sir, if I failed to provide my candid advice to the Secretary, the NSC, or the President, I thank
- not willing to make a deal, that there will be bombing, do you commit to provide him the best and candid
- It was extremely uncommon. for a former senior officer to even endorse a candidate for political office
Keywords:
national security, military readiness, Kane nomination, defense budget, China threats, Russia, collaboration, modernization
Summary:
The meeting centered on the nomination of retired Lieutenant General Dan Kane for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delving into various security concerns and the strategic environment facing the U.S. today. Testimonies highlighted the growing threats from adversaries such as China and Russia, with discussions around the necessity of maintaining and modernizing military capabilities to address these challenges. The need for agility in military operations and enhancing collaboration among various defense agencies was underscored. Further, concerns were raised regarding the defense budget and the importance of a strong national defense strategy were prevalent throughout the discussions. The committee members collectively emphasized the need for superior readiness and modernization to keep pace with global threats.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee and Senate Environmental Quality Committee Aug 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- ombudsperson, and an annual appearance for you, and a permit appeal process with a published form in a filing
- An advisory body that has to fight for its own survival every cycle cannot do candid work.
- other rulemakings in our safer consumer products program, including adding microplastics to the candidate
- A board member told our attorney, off the record, that they hadn't had time to read the file.
- member told our attorney on the record, or sorry, off the record, that they hadn't time to read the file
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Both sheriffs filed a lawsuit, and they said, we're not agents of the federal government.
- This will limit the pool of qualified candidates to serve in our state and local agencies.
- A reason that these terms are important is that we can see in the legislation that's filed before this
- A reason that these terms are important is that we can see in the legislation that's filed before this
- And specifically, again, with the legislation that's filed, that's made it out of a committee already
Committee:
House General Laws
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and approved HB 2468 and HB 2481. HB 2481 was amended to replace earlier federal-style language with the governor’s recommended definitions and executive-order language, then rolled into a committee substitute and passed out of committee on a 9-3 vote. The discussion on HB 2481 centered on SNAP-related definitions and whether the revised language would affect federal waivers or change food-stamp purchasing rules; the sponsor said it would not. The committee then moved to regular session.
The main public hearing was on HB 3070, the Second Amendment Preservation Act. Representative Hardwick said the bill was revised to remove language the Eighth Circuit had found problematic, while keeping Missouri’s anti-commandeering approach and prohibitions on state or local participation in certain federal gun-control actions, such as firearm registries, tracking, and confiscation from law-abiding citizens. Members questioned whether the bill would interfere with task forces, federal cooperation, courthouses, FFL paperwork, or local officers sharing information with federal agents. Hardwick and supporters said it would not affect Missouri enforcement of state gun laws or cooperation on other crimes, and that the bill was intended to stop Missouri officers from being used to enforce specific federal gun-control measures. Supporters from the Missouri Firearms Coalition and a gun-rights advocate backed the bill and emphasized civil penalties and anti-commandeering protections, while an opponent from Moms Demand Action argued it would handcuff police, weaken interstate trafficking enforcement, and create a dangerous patchwork of enforcement. No vote was taken on HB 3070 in the hearing.
The committee also heard HB 388, which would prohibit certain anti-competitive health-care contracting practices, including anti-steering, anti-tiering, gag clauses, and most-favored-nation clauses. The sponsor and supporting witnesses described the bill as an anti-consolidation measure intended to improve price transparency, preserve competition, and help consumers and insurers steer patients toward lower-cost providers. They said the bill would apply to both providers and insurers and would not be anti-hospital or anti-payer. Members asked about effects on rural access to care, 340B pricing, physician-owned referral arrangements, and whether the bill would actually lower consumer costs. Supporters said the goal was to give payers more negotiating leverage and ultimately benefit patients through more competitive pricing, but no action was taken during the hearing.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- In terms of enforcement, the bill establishes that a person may file a civil action against...
- In terms of enforcement, the bill establishes that a person may file a civil action against a developer
- example, in the hiring context, the bill mandates prior notice for AI tools often used to find candidates
- private litigants who have to incur significant costs and time and energy to investigate and then to file
- Since that law passed in 2023, there's only been one lawsuit that's been filed.
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, AI-generated content, deepfake, synthetic media, content provenance, provenance data, metadata, watermarking, disclosure, transparency, consumer protection, unfair or deceptive acts, unfair competition, Washington RCW, Title 19 RCW, platform regulation, AI detection tool, media authenticity
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In terms of enforcement, the bill establishes that a person may file a civil action against In terms
- of enforcement, the bill establishes that a person may file a civil action against a developer or deployer
- example, in the hiring context, the bill mandates prior notice for AI tools often used to find candidates
- In the hiring context, the bill mandates prior notice for AI tools often used to find candidates, creating
- Since that law passed in 2023, there's only been one lawsuit that's been filed.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on three AI-related bills. HB 1170 would require large generative AI providers to offer provenance detection tools and include latent and manifest disclosures in AI-generated or altered content; supporters said it is needed to combat deepfakes and disinformation, while opponents raised First Amendment, technical feasibility, and compliance concerns, and the Attorney General’s Office said the bill needs clearer provider definitions and enforcement language. HB 2157 would regulate high-risk AI systems used in consequential decisions such as employment, housing, health care, and parole by requiring risk management, impact assessments, disclosures, and a private right of action; the sponsor said it is needed to address algorithmic discrimination and consumer protection, while industry and civil liberties groups warned it is overbroad, burdensome, and constitutionally problematic, and the AG’s Office supported the concept but asked for changes to enforcement and the right-to-cure provisions. HB 2225 would regulate AI companion chatbots by requiring disclosures, limits on manipulative engagement, and safeguards for minors and self-harm; the sponsor, governor’s office, AG’s Office, researchers, and several families testified in support, citing harms to youth and real-world suicides, while industry groups supported narrower protections but objected to the private right of action and scope. No votes were taken during the hearings.