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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- to the nuclear operations, carpentry, steel, roofing, other finishes, trucking, and other support trades
- We urge you to reject this bill as unfair and risky for the citizens of Washington State.
- could have Mary Hall Drury, who I believe is here in person, Jeff Pack, Washington Citizens Against Unfair
- These include our programs for commercial driving, medical and dental assistant, construction labor trades
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
durable medical equipment, sales tax exemption, healthcare accessibility, cost reduction, nonprofit providers, affordable housing, real estate tax, exemption, housing policy, tax incentives, real estate excise tax, REET, growth management act, GMA, local government finance, capital facilities plan, comprehensive plan, county tax, city tax, voter approval
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We do prioritize them, from hands-on offenses all the way down to internet trading of CSAM, child sexual
- So I'm going to, you know, suggest that I think that, you know, implementing some better practices in
- So I'm going to, you know, suggest that I think that, you know, implementing some better practices in
- When I'm suing a corporation for unfair trade practices or antitrust violations, that's different.
- And they have a caseload, but their method of practice does not include all the various charges within
Committee:
House Appropriations
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee first reviewed the Department of Justice FY 2027 budget, which was presented at $117.8 million, with most funding coming from statutory dedications and the largest program areas being criminal law/Medicaid fraud and civil law. The Attorney General described major work in Troop NOLA, Medicaid fraud, opioid and PBM litigation, and especially child exploitation and online predator investigations. She said ICAC tips are rising sharply, local law enforcement partnerships have expanded, and her office needs more analysts, more permanent positions, and more expenditure authority for the legal support fund and related programs. Members asked about case backlogs, staffing, settlement funds, and whether more resources could be directed toward outreach, mental health, and technology; the Attorney General said she wants to expand cyber capacity, training, and prevention efforts, and that some settlement recoveries are being used to support existing programs and fraud enforcement.
Committee members also focused heavily on child safety, truancy, and mental health. Several representatives described local concerns about online exploitation, trafficking, self-harm, and the need for school-based training and community outreach. The Attorney General said she wants a broader prevention strategy involving parents, schools, and behavioral health resources, and she discussed using outreach models such as anti-vaping campaigns and town halls. On opioid settlement oversight, members raised concerns about the size of the funds and the need for stronger state oversight; the Attorney General agreed more structure and compliance monitoring would be useful and said drug courts and treatment programs are effective investments.
The committee then moved to the judicial branch budget presentation. The judiciary requested $229.6 million in FY 2027, plus $5.6 million in one-time funding, with most of the budget coming from state general fund. The presentation highlighted increases for judge salaries, staff pay adjustments, health insurance, operating costs, and 17 unfunded positions, along with one-time requests for security and technology upgrades. Chief Justice John Weimer and other justices said the budget would help core court functions and statewide programs such as CASA, drug courts, and FINS, and they emphasized the need for better staffing and technology in the courts.
A major discussion centered on truancy and the FINS program. Justice Griffin said statewide collaboration with education officials had reduced truancy and that FINS officers are trained to identify children who may be runaways or trafficking victims. The justices and members supported expanding FINS so every judicial district has coverage, and they said the program helps keep children out of deeper system involvement. Members also asked about security funding, technology improvements, and the 17 unfunded positions, which were described as mostly clerical, IT, and support roles in appellate and district courts. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 40 (3-5-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This gap has already been tested in practice.
- This gap has already been tested in practice.
- So, if you could trade uh councils.
- 2026</c><01:40:41.760><c> as</c><01:40:42.480><c> Trades</c> recognizing March 5th, 2026 as Trades recognizing
- The Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council and recognizing March 5th, 2026, as Trades
Summary:
The Senate convened, opened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. The House clerk then announced that the House had passed several bills and requested concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports for a number of bills and resolutions, which were referred to the Rules Committee, and committee reports from the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee and the Judiciary Committee recommending passage of several measures. New resolutions were also introduced, including one honoring Michael Mingi, Amanda Maize, and Senator Maize Bledsoe, and another designating March 31, 2026, as Kentucky Transitional Science Day.
The Senate then took up Senate Bill 145, relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The chamber concurred in House Committee Substitute 1 and House Floor Amendment 1, then passed the bill as amended by a roll call vote of 35 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 59, relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and resources. After adopting Senate Committee Substitute 1, members debated whether the bill’s enforcement provisions were needed to prevent public funds from being used to influence ballot questions; supporters cited prior school-related advocacy, while one opponent raised concerns about possible uneven treatment of schools receiving federal funds. The bill passed 28-9.
Finally, the Senate took up Senate Bill 137, relating to a provisional license to practice medicine. Supporters described Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued the bill would help recruit foreign medical graduates by allowing a path to licensure based on prior residency and work experience. A floor amendment was offered to preserve standards by emphasizing U.S. residency pathways and cautioning against lowering the standard of care, but the amendment was withdrawn after discussion. The bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And as you turn to state in the trades.
- </c><01:24:00.719><c> An</c> magazines focused on the trades. An magazines focused on the trades.
- </c><01:32:26.800><c> level</c> related to unique on a practical level related to unique on a practical
- I think that would be an unfair statement.
- </c><02:38:09.680><c> nothing</c> costs, which leaves practically nothing costs, which leaves practically
Committee:
Senate Finance
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I've run a medical practice.
- Practice. Thank you. Exactly a minute. In practice. Kristen Nelson, followed by John Harris-Maurer.
- In practice. Kristen Nelson, followed by John Harris-Maurer. Kristen, you're recognized.
- And I, I... ...scope of the practice of medicine in this act and in this law.
- here unless they’ve been practicing for three out of the last four years.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. Sponsor Senator Grall explained an amendment that aligned the bill more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” allowing a 14-day extension, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several senators asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill applied post-mortem; Grall said the bill was limited to authorized access during the patient’s life. Testimony was largely opposed, with health information and provider groups warning that the bill could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with HIPAA and meaningful-use rules, burden facilities, and improperly broaden access to portals and sensitive records. Supporters argued it would improve patient access and speed. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote after debate on the bill as amended.
The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. Grall described provisions on synthetic turf, change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor scope, tall mass timber, pool and spa contractor scope, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and solar/energy storage inspections. Two amendments were adopted: one removed pool and spa contractor language and delayed the change-order provision until July 1, 2025; the other removed the tall mass timber section. Pool contractors testified against the scope expansion in the original bill, while others supported the remaining provisions. Senators raised concerns about the Florida Building Commission process and how the public-works language might affect small-business participation, but the bill as amended was ultimately reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. Grall said the bill would require parental consent for most minor health care decisions, allow parental access to records, restrict surveys/questionnaires, and limit use of biofeedback devices, while preserving certain exceptions such as emergency care and STD testing. An amendment clarified questionnaire opt-outs for K-12 students, added court-order exceptions, addressed DNA sampling for criminal investigations, refined biofeedback language, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions; it was adopted. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against: supporters said it restored parental authority and protected children from decisions they are not equipped to make, while opponents argued it would endanger minors seeking confidential STI, mental health, or abuse-related care, especially in unsafe homes. Senators also debated whether the bill would conflict with existing laws and whether it could leave some minors untreated. The transcript ends during continued public testimony on the bill.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/02/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- that a lot of the folks in your communities have felt that the Attorney General is being a little unfair
- that a lot of the folks in your communities have felt that the Attorney General is being a little unfair
- And, yeah, they have to watch a little bit of their water use, but they trade that off because they like
Committee:
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Keywords:
attorney general, nuisance action, consumer fraud, damages, civil penalty, public nuisance, nuisance abatement, abatement action, injunction, superior court, county attorney, city attorney, board of supervisors, obscenity, obscene materials, adult materials, pornography, schools, parks, residential district
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- very clearly practicing law when you're helping people prepare legal forms, that is practice of law on
- Concerns about fraudulent practices, unethical practices, such as those raised in lawsuits, this bill
- We obviously don't want unauthorized practice of law.
- They found that we did not practice law.
- That's the practice of law under Arizona.
Bills:
SB1003 , SB1060 , SB1134 , SB1275 , SB1327 , SB1429 , SB1618 , SB1634 , SB1654 , SB1803 , SCR1002 , SCR1005 , SCR1023 , SCR1027
Keywords:
election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, veterans
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Apr 23rd, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- The other piece of the bill that I have committed to work on is crafting a series of best practices that
- framed in a way to accelerate station construction by streamlining the judicial process, but in practice
- , it will actually do the opposite, especially Judicial process, but in practice, it will actually do
- Okay, Mike West for the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California, in support.
- Hiring practices go far beyond accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and include
Committee:
House Emergency Management
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Committee Meeting - 2025-04-09
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- requires direct payments to tribal nations and urban Indian communities for traditional healing practices
- This proposal aligns oversight with national best practices and ensures recovery residences have access
- I'm the Executive Director of MARCH, a statewide trade association.
- There's been recent discussions about anti-kickback considerations related to such practices.
- The County Caution of Rate Exceptions may lead to unfair and unequal cuts depending on where a person
Bills:
HF2434
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part I) Mar 5th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- for our local independent pharmacies such as Norman's Pharmacy in Brenham. and they're putting up unfair
- We're protecting healthy business practices. ensuring patient choice of who their health care providers
- You've got to look to the practical, front-facing applications. of these processes so if the goal is
- I worry a little bit more about just the practical application especially.
- That the developers are saying they don't have a practical way to to absorb the fees.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
Keywords:
SB 502, Texas peace officers, Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC Office of Inspector General, OIG investigators, law enforcement classification, Schedule C, state employee benefits, injury benefits, peace officer status, commissioned officers, state auditor classification, Government Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, human services, health and human services, law enforcement compensation, public employee benefits, Texas state law enforcement, child welfare
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So the map that we are presenting here today, real quick, as a practical matter, when I refer to the
- That's part of the trade-off that kind of happens with that throughout the map when you're trying to
- That's not just unfair, it's unconstitutional, and exactly what Florida voters banned.
- You must have been practicing. You're recognized. Hello, Aureli Kolodaghis, SPLC.
- These amendments prevent illegal and unfair gerrymandering for parties or incumbents.
Committee:
Senate Rules
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- and see an improvement in any sort of test scores or pursuit of higher education or enrollment in trade
- to them to put them in think it's unfair to them to put them in positions<01:04:19.079><c> that</c><
- income restrictions so that these unfair income restrictions so that all<01:11:51.800><c> families</
- Rural property taxpayers like me bear the unfair burden of indirectly subsidizing urban children when
- burden of indirectly bear the unfair burden of indirectly subsidizing<01:15:38.360><c> Urban</c><01:
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (09/09/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think that's the trade-off here. There are pros and cons to both approaches.
- </c> >> And I and I think that's the trade-off >> And I and I think that's the trade-off
- The point I'm trying to make is that this system inevitably is unfair because some districts are really
- The point I'm trying to make is that this system inevitably is unfair because some districts are really
- is unfair because some districts<00:44:40.640><c> are</c><00:44:41.119><c> really</c><00:44:41.440><
Summary:
The subcommittee began its first meeting on retained education funding bills, focusing on HB 366, which concerns school building aid for eligible projects, and HB 295, which would make school building aid program funds non-lapsing. The chair framed the discussion around broader questions about how school building aid should work, noting the state’s limited available funding, the existing debt service obligations, and whether the current formula should continue or be changed. He also raised concerns about the state’s overall revenue constraints and the need to consider renovation, new construction, and possibly leasing within any future program.
Members and the Department of Education representative discussed whether school building aid is a state or local responsibility, the current backlog of projects, and the condition of school facilities statewide. Tim Carney of the Bureau of School Facilities described his background and answered technical questions about current programs. Representative Luno argued that under the ConVal decision the state has responsibility for school buildings, including construction and renovation, and that the program also serves an equity function by helping districts with less property-tax capacity. Representative Papich urged the committee to focus on policy structure and fairness rather than just available dollars, saying the current system creates winners and losers and suggesting a simpler per-capita or similar allocation model, while acknowledging a possible transition for projects already in the pipeline.
The discussion also covered CTE facilities and leasing. Carney explained that charter schools, and possibly CTE centers, can receive limited leasing aid, and that CTE capital requests are funded through a state capital process, while federal Carl Perkins funds cannot be used for construction. He and others described a separate rotational funding approach for CTE centers, but several members said that model can leave programs waiting too long and may not match changing workforce needs. The chair and others noted that a report from a related study group on CTE policy and funding was still pending, and that its absence could affect legislation for FY28. No votes were taken and no bill was acted on in the portion of the meeting provided; the discussion ended with interest in modeling alternatives, reviewing the waiting list, and examining the tradeoffs of reducing upfront state aid versus funding more projects overall.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I think that the trade-off is pretty good.
- So, I think that the trade-off is pretty good.
- </c><00:56:44.840><c> that</c> arrange for agricultural practices that arrange for agricultural practices
- and um, good practices in in um, um, um, in<00:57:22.240><c> trade</c><00:57:23.440><c> um,</c><00:57
- </c> already happening in practice. already happening in practice.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- already struggling with economic challenges, requiring families to provide technology creates an unfair
- already struggling with economic challenges, requiring families to provide technology creates an unfair
- It's been inherently unfair to students, teachers, and schools to hold them accountable for knowing 100%
- Members, the antiquated practice of springing forward and falling back and changing our clocks twice
- Donald Trump ran on putting America first and making sure our citizens stop getting messed over by trade
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, pledges, and several ceremonial recognitions, including Wilson County Day, San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants Day, and Blue Ribbon Lobby Day, along with acknowledgments of visiting groups and a birthday greeting. The chamber also announced committee meetings and then moved into floor business, including conference committee action on Senate Bill 1, the state budget.
A series of motions to instruct House conferees on SB 1 were debated and voted on. One motion sought to restore salary for Attorney General Ken Paxton after his impeachment-related suspension; it passed 88-56. Another, from Rep. Olcott, directed conferees to support amendments requiring data collection on the costs of undocumented immigrants in hospitals and prisons; after extended debate and a failed amendment from Rep. Martinez Fischer to also study immigrants’ economic contributions, the motion passed 86-61. The House also adopted instructions to eliminate Texas Lottery Commission funding, to support amendments restricting public education institutions from affirming gender identities inconsistent with biological sex, and to seek an additional $4 billion in property tax relief, with each motion passing on recorded votes.
The House then took up a supplemental calendar and passed several bills, including HB 39 on veteran death data, HB 102 on priority registration for certain students entering military service, HB 126 on student-athlete compensation and representation, HB 290 on tuition and fee assistance for members of the Texas military forces, HB 300 on Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program updates, and HB 2143 naming a highway in honor of Army Specialist Joey Lins. The chamber also postponed consideration of HJR 2 and HJR 6.
Later, the House considered HB 120 on career and technology education pathways and HB 20 on applied science pathway programs for high school students. HB 120 received a perfecting amendment and was advanced after discussion about workforce preparation. HB 20 prompted extensive questioning about transportation, costs, and how students would access partner campuses such as community colleges and TSTC sites; debate continued as the transcript ended, with members examining how the program would operate and whether approval authority would rest with TEA.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Metro and Keith Dunn from the building trades.
- In practice, this linkage is creating opposition to transit capital projects themselves.
- In practice, this linkage is creating opposition to transit capital projects themselves.
- Keith Dunn here on behalf of the State Building and Construction Trades Council.
- Maybe that should just become kind of standard practice for management.
Committee:
Senate Housing
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed May 6, 2026, 9:00AM HST - Day 57
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The practical effect is clear.
- Mahalo for this time, Madam Speaker. practical effect is clear. Units practical effect is clear.
- </c> projects and income to an unfair projects and income to an unfair competitor.<01:40:58.080><c> And
- ,</c> bill is a student- centered, practical, bill is a student- centered, practical, and<03:18:55.600
- Residents are worth the trade-off.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/22/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- practices practices we<01:39:23.960><c> can</c> we can we can achieve<01:39:26.239><c> union</c><01:
- We had the trade unions coming in.
- We had the trade unions coming in.
- You have a trade, a skill that's in demand.
- You have a trade, a skill that's in demand.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- trade practices.
- This is only an unreasonable restriction on free trade. Thank you, sir. Good to begin, please.
- I've been practicing liquor law for about 30 years.
- I've been practicing liquor law for about 30 years.
- It's a known pattern of practice.
Bills:
SB1540 , SB2225 , SB2284 , SB2382 , SB2487 , SB2514 , SB2595 , SB2876 , SB2877 , SB3031 , SB2753
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health
Summary:
The committee first adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 30 and then voted to report the substituted bill favorably to the full Senate; the roll call showed six ayes and one nay, with later unanimous-consent corrections noted for additional aye votes. The committee also reported Senate Bill 801 favorably to the full Senate by an eight-to-one vote. Both bills were left with no further action in the meeting after the votes.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 2595 by Senator Middleton and Senate Bill 2876 by Chairman Hughes, both aimed at addressing masked harassment and riot-related conduct. Supporters said the bills would deter intimidation, protect public order, and respond to recent protests and anti-Semitic incidents, while opponents from civil rights, disability, and advocacy groups argued the measures were overly broad, could chill peaceful protest, and would burden people who wear masks for religious, medical, or disability-related reasons. Public testimony was taken on both bills, and both were left pending after testimony closed.
Senate Bill 2753, by Senator Hall, proposed consolidating early voting and election day into a single continuous in-person voting period with common procedures and equipment, while preserving countywide voting and mail voting. The Secretary of State’s office said the bill could improve ballot secrecy and simplify administration, though witnesses raised concerns about ballot privacy, logistics, and access for disabled voters; some county election officials were neutral or supportive of the concept, while others opposed it as confusing or potentially burdensome. The bill was left pending after extensive testimony.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 2225 on allowing spirit-based ready-to-drink beverages to be sold in grocery and convenience stores, with supporters arguing the law should focus on alcohol content rather than the source of the alcohol and that the bill would modernize an outdated code. Later, Senate Bill 1540, which would add election officials and related workers to confidentiality protections, drew support from county election officials who described threats and harassment, though one witness suggested the bill’s language may need technical adjustment to better match its intent. Finally, Senate Bill 2382, concerning statewide voter registration systems and offline counties, drew opposition from county election administrators and vendors who warned about capacity, cybersecurity, and single-point-of-failure risks, while others suggested a phased approach or API-based integration; the transcript ends with testimony still open on that bill.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If it's a recommendation, great; best practice, great.
- I'm out of practice. We've been gone a while.
- Just a couple of notes about our practice-level work in this area.
- Today, there is evidence-based practice that can prevent.
- Today, there is evidence-based practice that can prevent.
Committee:
House Public Education