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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a number of research and policy projects exploring this topic, including a study where we're
- fit for the study, I'll certainly include our participant screener link here.
- And so I've listed here a few examples of our case studies and policy briefs on housing access.
- They've designed study materials.
- I do have an ask of this group, selfishly, to continue recruiting for this self-direction study.
Summary:
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities’ Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee met to hear a presentation from the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University. Monica Mitra introduced the institute’s work on disability health equity and long-term services and supports, and staff described several research centers focused on community living policy, disability and pregnancy, and parents with disabilities. The presentation emphasized participatory research, accessible dissemination, and the connection between health equity and access to home- and community-based services.
Joe Caldwell discussed the Community Living Policy Center’s work on Medicaid HCBS, the direct care workforce crisis, housing, and policy advocacy, including efforts related to the Money Follows the Person program and the Medicaid access rule’s interested parties advisory group. Sid Pickern highlighted a workforce study interviewing direct care workers, a forthcoming policy brief on the access rule, and housing research including Massachusetts’ Alternative Housing Voucher Program. Teresa Nguyen described the Community Living Equity Center’s focus on disparities in community living for people of color, especially a study on self-direction and community living outcomes, and asked for help recruiting participants.
Lauren Bixby demonstrated the community living data dashboard, which compares adults who need LTSS with those receiving Medicaid LTSS using ACS and TMSIS data. She explained that the dashboard can be filtered by state and demographics, but noted major race and ethnicity data gaps for Massachusetts and other states. Commissioners praised the dashboard and the institute’s work, asked questions about data sources and the 1115 waiver, and discussed possible connections to the Health Equity Compact. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with an invitation for follow-up, including a forthcoming direct care workforce brief and the institute’s October 28 lecture.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The underlying bill requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to conduct a study to improve
- That also requires that this study include an audit of the current data capacity for the Department of
- This amendment requires a study to incorporate domestic violence as a factor in the home.
- The study for the risk assessment is supposed to study anything that falls under the case.
- The study for the risk assessment is supposed to study anything that falls under the category of abuse
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
Keywords:
child welfare, risk assessment, investigation, child abuse, neglect, military families, early childhood education, access, assistance program, education equity, homelessness, youth programs, advisory committee, prevention, protection, HB 2219, child care licensing, early learning, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Aug 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- But when someone ranks us as the worst drivers, as Forbes advisory study did in 2025.
- and we just now got the results of that study.
- Chair, also thank you to Representative Hockman-Vigil and yourself for this study.
- The majority of that study was in District 6.
- So this table here is a summary of the needs that came from that study.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> with this proposed commission to study with this proposed commission to study the<00:31:26.000><
- So no, despite all the studies we had studies showing the masks were no good and the other side had mass
- So no despite all the studies<01:14:45.120><c> we</c><01:14:45.520><c> had</c><01:14:45.920><c> studies
- studies showing the masks studies we had studies showing the masks were<01:14:47.360><c> no</c><01:14
- </c><01:35:55.760><c> from</c> have time to sit and read studies from have time to sit and read studies
Committee:
Senate Education
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Kratom has over 450 scientific peer-reviewed studies that show its safety. 7-OH, zero.
- In fact, the only study they tried to do was on a beagle study. You can look it up.
- They actually started, and the beagles had... ...to do it was on a beagle study.
- There's been zero trial, zero safety study at all.
- dose-finding study and two eight-factor analysis studies, which concluded that kratom does not meet
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee heard testimony on House Bill 864, which would classify kratom and related substances as Schedule I drugs. Sponsor Rep. Mike Pohanka and co-sponsor Rep. Aaron Bingham argued the bill was needed for public safety, citing reports from law enforcement, families, coroners, and medical professionals about addiction, overdoses, and deaths they attributed to kratom, along with concerns about synthetic 7-OH products. Supporters included the Bonneville County sheriff and coroner, who said they were seeing kratom-related deaths, youth exposure, and limited enforcement tools under current law.
Opponents and those urging a regulatory approach said natural leaf kratom has helped with chronic pain, opioid recovery, and quality of life, and that a full ban would push users to black markets or more dangerous substances. Several retailers, consumers, and a toxicologist distinguished between traditional leaf kratom and concentrated or synthetic 7-OH products, arguing that the latter should be targeted instead of banning all kratom. A family physician and treatment provider said kratom use disorder and withdrawals were real and increasing, but cautioned that an abrupt ban could create unintended harms and recommended labeling, age limits, and product testing instead.
Committee members asked questions about the difference between natural kratom and 7-OH, the evidence behind overdose and death claims, and whether a Schedule I classification would eliminate medical access. After hearing from a long list of testifiers, the chair said the committee had only reached partway through the sign-up list and asked whether to continue another day. Members agreed to resume testimony the next morning from 8 to 9 a.m., and the meeting adjourned without a vote on the bill.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 51 May 4th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He wants to attend Oklahoma Christian to study biblical studies and architecture.
- He wants to attend Oklahoma Christian to study biblical studies and architecture.
- He wants to attend Oklahoma Christian to study pre-med biology.
- He wants to attend Oklahoma Christian to study pre-med biology.
- She wants to attend OSU-IT to study tech and minor in culinary arts.
Bills:
SB1543 , HB1933 , HJR1088 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1095 , SB1859 , HB2988 , HB3016 , SB237 , SB2065 , HB3418 , HCR1027 , SB1641 , SB1589 , SB44 , SB563 , SB1403 , HB1979 , HB3075 , SB2045 , SB1653 , SB1655 , SB2030 , HB2951 , SB2028 , SB2071 , SB206 , SB1849 , HB3755 , SB1509 , SB1314 , SB1561 , SB1217 , SB1618 , HJR1096 , HJR1099 , HJR1100
Keywords:
driving under the influence, felony offense, ignition interlock device, community service, criminal assessment, nitrous oxide, Maddix Bias Act, intoxication, underage sale, misdemeanor, drug paraphernalia, enforcement, education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week Colonel Stanley L. Evans, Oklahoma City Young Professionals, state contest winners for America’s 250th anniversary, and a long series of page introductions. The chamber then moved into floor action on a large number of measures, many of them Senate bills and House joint resolutions dealing with administrative rules and agency oversight, public safety, education, health, agriculture, business, and tax policy.
Among the major bills discussed were SB 1543 on aggregating multiple DUI charges within one year into a single felony case, HB 1933 on nitrous oxide violations, SB 1859 creating an OSBI Cybercrimes and Fraud Unit, SB 237 on ad valorem tax NAICS code changes, SB 2065 designating pollinator-related state symbols, SB 44 extending nonprofit sales tax exemptions to contractors, SB 2030 updating automated expungement procedures, SB 2045 expanding the Grow Your Own education program, and several water and agriculture measures including SB 1509, SB 1314, and SB 2071. Members also considered multiple joint resolutions approving permanent administrative rules for education, energy and agriculture, business and commerce, health agencies, and building code rules, with Kendricks explaining that some major rules were separated out for transparency and, in one case, a cost mitigation agreement had been reached.
Testimony and debate were generally brief and focused on clarifying amendments. Several authors explained that amendments were added to address constitutionality, remove outdated or incorrect language, or reflect negotiated changes with agencies and stakeholders. Notable discussion included concerns about forum shopping in SB 1543, questions about the scope of the Grow Your Own program in SB 2045, and clarification that SB 1618’s pretrial report language had been changed to a public safety report agreed to by sheriffs and district attorneys. The House adopted numerous amendments without objection and passed the bills by wide margins, including some unanimous or near-unanimous votes, while a few measures drew more opposition, such as SB 1403, SB 1509, SB 2071, and SB 1618. The House also adopted HCR 1027 setting sine die adjournment for Thursday, May 14, and adjourned until the next day, May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 27 Mar 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She wants to attend Rogers State to study ER nursing.
- She wants to attend Albert to study physical therapy.
- She wants to attend Albert to study physical therapy.
- He wants to attend the Air Force Academy to study aviation.
- He wants to attend the Air Force Academy to study aviation.
Bills:
HB2059 , HB3920 , HB2992 , HB3267 , HB4457 , HB3800 , HB3818 , HB4425 , HB4427 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB4333 , HB4340 , HB4343 , HB4344 , HB4363 , HB4229 , HB4230 , HB4236 , HB4246 , HB1979 , HB3431 , HB3052 , HB3047 , HB3048 , HB4092 , HB4302 , HB3261 , HB3704 , HB3312 , HB3546 , HB3849 , HCR1021 , HB4105 , HB4159 , HB4304 , HB3835 , HB3619 , HB4490 , HB3710 , HB4201 , HB3907 , HB3748
Keywords:
health care, medication, inmates, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, reimbursement, county jails, medical expenses, sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, procurement, transplant research, Oklahoma Tax Code, HB2992, Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma utilities, ratepayer protection, data centers, artificial intelligence computing, AI data centers
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- committee, understanding that I study committee, understanding that I would<00:09:26.880><c> most</c
- Study committees were not allowed in.
- So, I'm just wondering about endorsing a study committee on this bill when the majority of the rules
- committee didn't allow study committee bills. >> Senator Car, thank you for the question, Senator.
- </c><00:12:12.480><c> committee</c> that we can attach your study committee that we can attach your study
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So a study by Triple A Foundation found that traffic safety released instead study in March of 225, 85%
- Are you aware, have you heard these studies? Nationwide, both the U.S.
- You just make sure you study what you want or you do.
- Everything you or thought. you believed our studies might have indicated.
- So yeah, they provided a study technique, but at what cost?
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-15 (4:30PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd love to see a real study.
- I'd love to see a real study.
- Let's study. That's what OPAGA is for.
- Let's study to see if this is the right decision we're making.
- So at least let's study it. Please, let me hear some yeas.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery introductions, including family members, university guests, local officials, and student groups. The chamber then moved to special order bills, beginning with two Open Government Sunset Review measures: SB 7010, preserving a public records exemption for certain Department of Financial Services receiver information, and SB 7008, preserving confidentiality for financial technology sandbox application records. Both bills passed unanimously after brief explanations and no amendments.
The Senate also passed SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings for terrorism victims, SB 910 on veterans benefits assistance, SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands, SB 796 on general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems, and SB 700, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill. SB 832 drew debate over a possible lawsuit and created a narrow strict-liability defense for landowners who survey and record notice of former phosphate property. SB 700 generated the most extended debate, especially over a provision removing fluoride from public water systems and related amendments on public health, local control, and study requirements; several fluoride-related amendments failed, while a technical amendment passed. The bill also included provisions on agricultural regulation, labeling, drones, lending, charities, housing for agricultural workers, and youth programs.
The Senate then approved several claims bills, including relief for Darlene Angerville and J.R., Eric Miles Jr. and Jennifer Miles, and Marcus Button, all involving catastrophic injuries and settlements paid by the relevant public entities. SB 994 on driver’s license education requirements passed after an amendment that increased penalties for texting while driving and added a distracted-driving education component. SB 1718, preserving a public records exemption for minors seeking an abortion without parental consent or notification, also passed unanimously. Several other bills were temporarily postponed.
At the end of the session, the Rules Chair moved to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, retain postponed bills on the special order calendar, and move CS for SB 7016 back to second reading; all motions were adopted. The Senate then adjourned until Wednesday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m. or upon the call of the President.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand that the bill is written this way, but if we were to amend the bill into a study, would
- So we're going to amend this bill to become a study.
- So we're going to amend this bill to become a study.
- </c><00:38:36.960><c> address</c><00:38:37.920><c> a</c> a study we will have the study address a a study
- <00:38:58.520><c> members</c><00:38:58.880><c> any</c> study members any study members any questions
Committee:
House Tourism
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Dec 9th, 2025 at 08:40 am
Transcript Highlights:
- And the rate study is in a review process right now.
- In FY26 we're doing the rate study.
- based on the results of the rate study.
- We do expect the rate study, the final rate study, to be completed by the end of this month.
- The rate study will, through this rate study, will there be identifiers to help with?
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:23.360><c> of</c> thirdparty vendor to conduct a study of thirdparty vendor to conduct a study
- </c> be the scope of our uh intended study. be the scope of our uh intended study.
- Originally, estimate for this study?
- </c><00:15:14.959><c> No</c><00:15:15.199><c> further</c> study. Okay. Thank you. No further study.
- </c><00:32:23.480><c> the</c> creating a working group to study the creating a working group to study
Committee:
House Labor
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> study that looks at benefits. study that looks at benefits.
- </c> Um and any nominal value that the study Um and any nominal value that the study may<00:15:38.120
- </c> really reduces the value of that study. really reduces the value of that study.
- </c><00:16:14.839><c> does</c> ultimate future of this OLA study does ultimate future of this OLA study
- </c> to study uh, any stations. to study uh, any stations.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:58:57.760><c> findings</c> the DOC to describe the study findings the DOC to describe the study
- </c><01:02:41.599><c> also</c> As I mentioned earlier, the study also As I mentioned earlier, the study
- The study the right conditions.
- Chair, and thank you, commissioner and your team for conducting this study.
- You know I think conducting this study.
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
Duluth, Lake Superior Zoo, capital improvements, funding, bonds, appropriations, capital investment, port development, grant caps, state assistance, navigation facilities, Dakota County, state bonds, park improvements, infrastructure, transportation, safety, congestion, water infrastructure, bond issuance
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/10/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Lang moves interim study.
- </c> >> I'll move interim study. >> I'll move interim study.
- So that’s why I did interim study. >> Senator Bern.
- So that’s why I did interim study. >> Senator Bern.
- </c> then we could always move interim study. then we could always move interim study.
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/18/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And this study committee has a fiscal note. There is no fiscal note.
- And the study committee has no fiscal impact.
- The study committee will figure out if there's, you know, if through the study committee uh so that through
- </c><01:43:08.080><c> committee</c> really need to have the study committee really need to have the study
- impact the study committee will fiscal impact the study committee will figure<01:43:14.400><c> out</
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> like priorities or what we're studying like priorities or what we're studying but<03:44:30.600><
- ><c> study</c><03:47:19.960><c> committee</c> committee study committee committee study committee yes
- It’s part of studying.”
- </c> actually came out of a small study actually came out of a small study committee<04:32:25.560><c>
- Exhibit B is study after study after study of peer-reviewed science that supports that something in the
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee met in work session on several bills, beginning with HB 153, which would require two or more law enforcement officers in each county to receive animal cruelty training. Members said the bill had been sent to the Animal Protection and Licensing Subcommittee, where Representative Kuttab is expected to schedule a meeting soon to consider possible amendments based on testimony and other ideas. The committee later returned to HB 153 and confirmed a work session was planned for February 14, with discussion also including whether to explore a task force concept raised in testimony.
The committee also discussed HB 215 and HB 566, both related to landfill permitting and leachate or harm/benefit reporting. Representative Gerana said he had met with the DES director and was working on amendments that would add a preliminary screening phase for determining net public benefit and expand the list of benefits beyond capacity need to include items such as economic and infrastructure benefits. HB 566 was said to be in the same posture as HB 215, and both were slated for subcommittee review the following Tuesday morning. HB 171 was also added for subcommittee discussion, with members saying the changes would be technical rather than substantive.
HB 240, which removes forfeiture penalties for non-payment of dog licenses, drew support for a simple amendment changing a statutory “shall” to “may” so municipal officials would have discretion about issuing a warrant. Representative Bixby said OLS advised that this was the cleanest way to provide flexibility, and he reported that the sponsor was agreeable to the change. The committee also discussed HB 179, concerning hazardous waste accident fees, where the sponsor proposed a revised amendment imposing a $1,000-per-day penalty after 90 days of non-payment. Members raised concerns about homeowners, hobby farmers, and whether the bill could unfairly burden people who were not negligent or whose insurance claims were delayed. The sponsor and others said the intent was to recover costs from responsible parties, especially businesses, and to protect local taxpayers and fire departments from bearing the cost of damaged hazardous materials equipment. No votes were taken; the bills were left for further subcommittee work and amendment drafting.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- It might be possible to add a section to the bill that creates a study committee to study the entire
- It might be possible to add a section to the bill that creates a study committee to study the entire
- It might be possible to add a section to the bill that creates a study committee to study the entire
- to the bill that creates a study committee<00:26:34.279><c> to</c><00:26:35.279><c> study</c><00:26:
- </c><01:20:12.600><c> the</c> establishing a committee to study the establishing a committee to study
Summary:
The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first.
Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/08/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- c> early</c><01:10:23.440><c> physical</c> Studies have shown that early physical Studies have shown
- You know, there are experts around the country who are doing studies, good studies, and I'll come back
- </c><01:23:20.480><c> I'll</c><01:23:20.719><c> come</c> studies, good studies, not and I'll come studies
- Um, and so I wanted to make studies.
- </c> case reports and smaller open studies case reports and smaller open studies that<01:35:50.320><c
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services