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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Healthcare Committee Mar 17th, 2026

Healthcare

Transcript Highlights:
  • State government inspection. Right. They had decorated. They had decorated.
  • If you look through there, you'll see that the bills reflect what was submitted to CMS by the state last
  • 13:42.320><c> and</c><00:13:42.560><c> what</c><00:13:42.800><c> has</c><00:13:43.040><c> been</c> state
  • last fall and what has been state last fall and what has been approved<00:13:44.160><c> uh</c><00:13
  • Maybe that's not the case throughout the state. So they felt like that it was necessary.
Bills: SB367 , SB368 , SB350 , SB351
Committee: Senate Healthcare
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/4/26

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:17:23.520><c> Armed</c> who served in the United States Armed who served in the United States
  • &gt;&gt; State<00:47:14.000><c> your</c><00:47:14.160><c> name.</c> &gt;&gt; State your name.
  • &gt;&gt; State your name.
  • </c> directly funded by the United States directly funded by the United States CIA.
  • The Lao government does not State.
Bills: HF3919 , HF3467 , HF3741
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Washington State Department of Transportation is the state agency responsible for the state's transportation
  • And then on Highway 12, it's a long stretch of highway that goes to the United States.
  • FutureWise has been working locally on updating tree ordinances across the state.
  • As people know, L&I is the state OSHA.
  • So we also have requirements for outdoor water... ...state OSHA.
Bills: HB2267 , HB2183 , HB2174 , HB1529
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Environment, Energy & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • What's critical are state incentives and grants like those proposed in SB 6008.
  • I think states are moving in the direction of enabling individuals.
  • And my former state of Utah was the first to say, let's do it as well.
  • Already 15 states have introduced legislation this year.
  • For the record, State Senator Matt Binky, eighth legislative district, giving you 60-56.
Bills: SB5982 , SB6008 , SB6050 , SB6056
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Health Apr 21st, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some of the models can become, within a state, 100 physicians throughout the state.
  • As stated, I'm Andrea Earle on behalf of AARP Texas, and our 2.5 million members in the state.
  • UHS operates in several states, with 19 hospitals in Texas, serving patients across the state with over
  • Two other states, West Virginia...
  • The Texas State Board of Pharmacy, wouldn't they be neutral? Texas State Board...
Bills: HB216
Committee: House Public Health
Summary: The Committee on Public Health met with a quorum and heard public testimony on a long agenda, with members repeatedly reminded of a two-minute limit for witnesses. Several bills were voted out favorably, including HB 2588 on cottage food, HB 1639 on cancer incidence and female firefighters, HB 2581 on a reporting form for contracted services for pregnant women, and SB 922 on electronic disclosure of certain sensitive medical information. Those measures generally passed on party-line or near-unanimous votes, while HB 216 on itemized medical statements was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also left pending HB 5141, HB 4638, HB 2035, HB 4813, HB 2264, HB 4014, and HB 3829 after hearing testimony and questions. The final item introduced in the excerpt was HB 4408 on health care market transparency and corporate consolidation, but the discussion was cut off before testimony or action was completed. A major theme of the hearing was mental health diversion and access to treatment. HB 5141, by Rep. Howard, would allow Travis County to use vacated Austin State Hospital property for a local mental health jail diversion center; law enforcement, the Travis County sheriff, county judge, and urban counties group all testified in support, describing the lack of alternatives for people in crisis and the burden on jails and emergency rooms. Members asked about eligible offenses, bed capacity, and whether the facility would serve only Travis County, and the bill was left pending. HB 2264, by Rep. Schoolcraft, would create a friends-and-family form for loved ones to provide information to providers during emergency mental health treatment; NAMI and hospital groups supported it, while one neutral witness and several members raised concerns about patient control, credibility of information, and liability protections. The bill was also left pending. The committee also heard multiple psychedelic-therapy and drug-policy bills. HB 4813 would speed Texas rescheduling of Schedule I substances if the FDA reclassifies them, with testimony focused on psilocybin and MDMA and their potential use for PTSD and depression; members questioned whether the bill was too broad and how state rescheduling works, and it was left pending. HB 4014 would direct HHSC to study psychedelic therapies, building on prior state research, and witnesses said Texas should prepare regulatory and clinical infrastructure before FDA approval; it too was left pending. HB 2035 would require parents to be informed that they may seek substance-use treatment for a child even if one facility turns them away, prompted by a constituent’s account of a fatal fentanyl overdose after receiving incorrect advice; it was left pending. HB 4638 would extend and expand the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative board and timeline, with the author saying the program is still in early implementation and needs more time, and it was left pending as well. Other bills addressed public health administration and animal welfare. HB 3829 would require a study of the animal-friendly account and its grant process for spay/neuter funding, with the author arguing that the current application and reimbursement process is too burdensome for shelters and nonprofits; no opposition was heard and the bill was left pending. HB 2581 and HB 1639 were reported favorably, while HB 216 drew discussion about enforcement of itemized medical billing and was held after the committee substitute was withdrawn. Throughout the hearing, members also discussed broader concerns about homelessness, competency restoration waitlists, jail overcrowding, and the need for more treatment options outside the criminal justice system.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 12th, 2025 at 10:30 am

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • From Finance, which would just basically replace one line to state that it is not within the State Treasury
  • This is an important board for our state.
  • the citizens of the state of Alabama.
  • I can't begin to tell you the level of fraud that exists in pharmacy in the United States.
  • ... the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Bills: HB159 , HB110 , HB114 , HB115 , HB116 , HB123 , HB125
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Those who've been here a certain period of time have access to in-state tuition rates.
  • unless a citizen or national in the United States is eligible for such a benefit.
  • The State Regents already had to implement these changes.
  • The cost to the state is zero. Move for adoption, yield to questions.
  • This is aligning our statute to stuff that states like Arkansas have already done.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Feb 17th, 2026

Appropriations and Budget

Summary: The committee heard a bill presented by the Speaker, who said the measure was prompted by a constituent request and was intended to protect children in Oklahoma from fentanyl-related harm. He noted he would file a floor amendment to rename it “Leo’s Law” in memory of a person lost to fentanyl. The chair also announced a work draft, PCS-1, which the Speaker agreed to adopt. Members asked about how the bill would work in practice. One question raised whether the bill could require a home to be inspected and cleaned of fentanyl residue before a child is returned; the Speaker said he liked the idea and was open to working it into a floor amendment with DHS. Another member asked whether the bill simply mirrored current child endangerment law or strengthened it, and the Speaker said it was intended to strengthen existing law in response to fentanyl’s severity. A follow-up question about age and circumstances prompted the Speaker to say the bill was meant to give judges, DHS, and district attorneys tools to protect children in a wide range of situations. After questions ended, the committee moved to a due pass motion. The bill passed the committee 31-0, and the chair reported it out with a due pass recommendation. The committee then stood at recess.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • We are now the only state where there are two states that have no accredited team, which leaves patients
  • trying to lift in the state.
  • trying to lift in the state.
  • Two weeks before State of the State, I had spoken at a luncheon event and thought I was having heartburn
  • I went in for emergency surgery, and I was able to be here for the State of the State a week and a half
Bills: AB568 , SB90 , SB133 , SB147 , SB229 , SB233 , SB240 , SB245 , SB280 , SB378 , SB393 , SB417 , SB434 , SB494 , SB495
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Bless each and through them, bless the great state of Oklahoma, our home. In Jesus' name. Amen.
  • I would like to introduce to the floor today again and again the state championship fast pitch softball
  • This is back to back wins, a state runner up three years ago, and champions the year before that.
  • They have played in the state tournament or the state championship game for six consecutive years.
  • This year, they did not allow one run in the state tournament against them.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Bless each and through them bless the great state of Oklahoma, our home. In Jesus' name, amen.
  • This is back-to-back wins, a state runner-up three years ago, and champions the year before that.
  • They have... ...state runner-up three years ago and champions the year before that.
  • They have played in the state tournament or the state championship game for six consecutive years.
  • This year they did not allow one run in the state tournament against them. They were all shutouts.
Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and the chamber proceeded with the day’s order of business. Chaplain Ronnie Wilson delivered the invocation, using a personal story about hiking the Manitou Incline to reflect on perseverance and the idea of being “not far from the kingdom of God” from Mark 12. The House then recited the Pledge of Allegiance. After floor reassignment notices, Representative Cantrell introduced the Long Grove, Oklahoma state championship fast-pitch softball team, noting their back-to-back titles, six straight state tournament appearances, and strong academic and team traditions. Several announcements followed, including committee meeting notices, a birthday acknowledgment for the presiding speaker, and a reminder about the Farm City Festival lunch on the second floor. No bills were debated or voted on in the portion provided. The only formal action at the end of the session was a motion by the floor leader to adjourn, and the House adjourned until Monday, February 16th at 1:30 p.m.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education 3RD REVISED Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Already exist if the state department and state regents.
  • There at the state... Level because this would be state-coordinated training.
  • And I have not yet engaged the state department.
  • initial tool, paid for by the state.
  • You go look at our state standards.
Committee: Senate Education
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It says that you secretary of states.
  • The use of NDAs and the state of Texas.
  • He said Alabama would not be the first state to pass this law.
  • He also said that 18 states in the U.S.
  • </c> the only state the only state I<00:49:25.920><c> was</c><00:49:26.160><c> thinking</c><00:49:26.480
Bills: HB63 , HB19 , HB80 , HB41 , HB20 , HB60 , HB100 , HB71 , HB91 , HB93 , HB63 , HB19 , HB80 , HB41 , HB20 , HB60 , HB100 , HB71 , HB91 , HB93
Committee: Senate Judiciary
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, many states prohibit these, and Texas has since 2011, that's what I...
  • It relates to the regulation of state banks.
  • You have the microphone Please state your name, position, and you have two minutes.
  • Please state your name position you have two minutes. Thank you and good morning.
  • That is a recognized form of identity theft in our state.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're the only non-contiguous transmission distribution utility in the state.
  • So you know, many states prohibit these, and Texas has since 2011.
  • It relates to the regulation of state banks.
  • Please state your name, position, and you have 2 minutes. Rachel Chloe: Thank you so much.
  • Please state your name, position, you have 2 minutes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We're the only non-contiguous transmission and distribution utility in the state.
  • Many states prohibit these, and Texas has since 2011.
  • I'm dealing with sophisticated parties that already sign these in multiple states.
  • It relates to the regulation of state banks.
  • Please state your name, position, and you have two minutes. Thank you so much.
Summary: The committee first took up pending business and favorably reported several House bills without opposition, including HB 11, HB 132, HB 1041, HB 1606, HB 2286, and HB 5061. Each was moved out of committee with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then heard HB 3306, which would extend existing construction-contract indemnity exceptions to electric infrastructure construction, maintenance, and vegetation management work for electric utilities and transmission and distribution utilities. The sponsor said the bill would reduce litigation and insurance costs for ratepayers, while construction industry witnesses argued it would shift liability onto subcontractors and create broad-form indemnity in a way Texas law has generally prohibited since 2011. HB 3306 was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4739, a Comptroller-requested cleanup bill to repeal an outdated Finance Code provision requiring remittance of a portion of certain delinquency charges to the state, and HB 3803, HB 3804, and HB 3806, all Department of Banking-requested cleanup bills dealing with confidentiality and supervision rules for perpetual care funds, state banks, and trust companies. Those bills were briefly explained and left pending without testimony. HB 4219, aimed at improving Public Information Act compliance by requiring timely notice when records do not exist or are being withheld, allowing complaints to the Attorney General, and imposing training and fee consequences for noncompliance, drew support from a journalist and a policy analyst and was also left pending. The committee then heard HB 4238 on coerced debt and identity theft. The sponsor explained that the committee substitute narrows the bill to court-ordered findings of identity theft/coerced debt, gives collectors seven business days to stop collection activity, and removes a section to avoid litigation over court orders. A law professor and a family violence advocate testified in strong support, describing coerced debt as a barrier for domestic violence and elder abuse survivors trying to rebuild credit and access housing, jobs, and utilities. The bill was left pending. HB 1522, which would require local governments to post meeting notices three business days in advance and make budget materials more accessible online and in physical form, also drew support, though a school business officials representative raised concerns about the timing language, proposed-budget wording, and taxpayer impact statements for school districts; the bill was left pending after discussion. Later, the committee heard additional pending bills, including a PUC background-check bill that would expand the commission’s authority to check current employees and contractors and obtain FBI criminal history information, HB 3805 updating money services business regulation, HB 431 extending HOA solar-panel protections to solar tiles, and HB 3228 and HB 3229 on wind and solar recycling financial assurance and recycler solvency. HB 3228 received support from a Sierra Club witness who said recycling and disposal plans are needed for end-of-life renewable energy equipment, and HB 3229 was described as requiring recyclers to show financial resources at 125 percent through a letter of credit or bond. These bills were heard and left pending.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're the only non-contiguous transmission and distribution utility in the state.
  • Many states prohibit these, and Texas has since 2011.
  • It relates to the regulation of state banks.
  • Please state your name, position, and you have two minutes.
  • Please state your name, position. You have two minutes.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and first took up pending business, reporting several House bills favorably to the full Senate, including HB 11, HB 132, HB 1041, HB 1606, HB 2286, and HB 5061, with some also recommended for the local and uncontested or contested calendars. The committee then heard and left pending HB 3306, which would extend construction-contract indemnity exceptions to electric infrastructure work, including construction, maintenance, and vegetation management for utilities. Supporters said it would align utility infrastructure work with public works and reduce litigation and ratepayer costs, while opponents argued it would shift liability onto subcontractors and create broad-form indemnity concerns. Members also heard HB 4739, a Comptroller-requested cleanup bill repealing an outdated Finance Code provision tied to delinquency charges on retail charge accounts, and left it pending without testimony. The committee then considered several Department of Banking cleanup bills, including HB 3803, HB 3804, and HB 3806, all left pending after brief explanations and no public opposition. HB 4219, dealing with public information requests, drew support from a journalist and a policy analyst who said it would improve transparency by requiring timely responses, notice when records do not exist, and training or fee consequences for noncompliance; it was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4238, a committee substitute addressing coerced debt and identity theft, which would bar collection of certain debts from victims who obtain a qualifying court order. A law professor and a family violence advocate supported the bill as narrow, protective relief for domestic violence and elder abuse survivors, and it was left pending. Other bills heard and left pending included HB 1522 on local government budget meeting posting and taxpayer impact disclosures, HB 4344 authorizing background checks for PUC employees and contractors, HB 3805 updating money services business regulation, HB 431 extending solar-panel HOA protections to solar tiles, HB 3228 and HB 3229 on wind and solar recycling financial assurance, and HB 1922 clarifying the accrual date for construction defect claims under right-to-repair law. The committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Uh, Representative Robertson, you're recognized. the the state on the amount of state and the the state
  • </c> state Alabama. state Alabama.
  • </c><00:14:16.160><c> agencies</c> And be cautious allowing state agencies And be cautious allowing state
  • </c> sucking all that money out of the state. sucking all that money out of the state.
Bills: SB59 , SB221 , SB59 , SB221