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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/20/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
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so <00:41:21.440> - I will say I have a son with disabilities who uses a wheelchair after his accident.
- I will say I have a son with disabilities who uses a wheelchair after his accident.
- Page 1, line 3, delete “disabled” and after “persons” insert “with disabilities.”
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Committees that require certain slots for people with disabilities for some. with a mental illness for
- We have individuals that receive federal disability, and so they can qualify based on their disability
- Star Kids is our product line that is focused on children and youth with disabilities.
- They're not disabled. They're not over 65. 65. It's those poor Texans.
- Adult Protective Services protects adults over 60. with a disability that are living in their own home
Keywords:
budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/25/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So at developmental disability waiver.
- Hampshire Developmental Disability Hampshire Developmental Disability Service<00:07:29.759>
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and on the developmental disability and on the developmental disability and - I mean, disabled or elderly. It's $3,000 if you disabled or elderly.
- <04:27:31.279>
or that is uh able that is disabled or that is uh able that is disabled or
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- our MWBEs and our HUBs that protect our students, women-owned businesses, minority businesses, and disabled
- That the governor has articulated a position that race, sex, and disability should not matter.
- MWBEs and our hubs that protect our students. ...women-owned businesses, minority businesses, and disabled
Keywords:
Senate Bill 688, Senate Bill 9, equity, meritocracy, social progress, policy reform, public testimony
Summary:
During this meeting of the committee, significant discussions centered around Senate Bill 688 and Senate Bill 9, with members expressing deep concerns over the implications of the proposed legislation. Chair Carol Alvarado initiated the meeting by addressing the audience and highlighting the need for robust dialogue regarding the bills in question. Senator Royce West actively contributed to the discussions, emphasizing the necessity to reform existing policies that some believe would regress social progress in the state. The debate revealed a passionate division among committee members, as they navigated the complexities of equity and meritocracy in legislation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 11th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It minimizes the voices of our aging and disabled population.
- as documented in their individualized education plan, IEP, or 504 plan as valid proof of their disability
- a costly start over, time-consuming re-diagnoses that can discourage students from seeking the disability
- Across California, students with permanent disabilities, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and epilepsy
- For example, UCLA's own Disability Services Office tells students to call and find out for themselves
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee Apr 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Tribal and State Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We partner with both disability and legal aid advocates in all 50 states and some territories as well
- An established tenet of our society is that individuals with disabilities, including people with behavioral
- to caution about the risk of essentially separating individuals with SUD from other people with disability
- But we administer those programs, Homestead Tax Credit Program, Disabled Veteran Program.
- We administer those programs, Homestead Tax Credit Program, Disabled Veteran Program.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jun 22nd, 2026 at 12:00 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- But we also know that there are people with disabilities and people in the LGBTQ community who are feeling
- And we wanted those folks in the immigrant refugee community who also may have a disability or also may
- The Department of Services for the Blind and the Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment
- is leading the Disability Subcommittee, and then the LGBTQ Commission. ...employment is leading the
- Disability Subcommittee, and then the LGBTQ Commission is leading the LGBTQ Subcommittee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to formally end housing stabilization services program 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- because it’s a residential setting that is meant to provide services to seniors and people with disabilities
- because it’s a residential setting that is meant to provide services to seniors and people with disabilities
- who are in that with disabilities who are in that setting.<00:07:00.720>
What <00:07:01.039>- Remember, there are people who are elderly, disabled, individuals who are depending on us to make sure
- Remember, there are people who are elderly, disabled, individuals who are depending on us to make sure
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3379, a technical bill dealing with the housing stabilization supports program in human services. The bill’s author explained that the program had been terminated at the state’s request and approved by CMS, and the bill would remove it from statute so the legislature would have a role if the program is later brought back. The discussion quickly broadened into a debate over legislative versus executive authority in Medicaid and human services programs, with members arguing about whether the department should be able to terminate or redesign programs without legislative approval and how to protect vulnerable participants.
Members discussed three amendments. The A1 amendment sought to require 30-day public comment periods for Medicaid waiver and state plan changes, require publication of comment text online, and prohibit the commissioner from terminating legislatively enacted Medicaid waivers or benefits or requesting federal assistance to do so without legislative involvement. The A3 amendment was offered as a modification to A1 to address concerns about requiring the legislature to be called back in during the interim; however, after debate over whether the amendment would give the commissioner too much authority and whether it could affect existing fraud-sanction procedures under section 256B.064, A1 was withdrawn and A3 was also set aside. A2, described as a technical cleanup amendment from nonpartisan staff, was then adopted.
The committee then voted on the bill as amended. The motion to re-refer House File 3379 to the General Register passed on a voice vote, and the bill was recommended to be placed on the General Register. Throughout the discussion, members emphasized different priorities: some stressed oversight, public input, and legislative control over program changes, while others argued the department needed flexibility to address fraud and protect services for seniors, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable residents.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- for the Agency for Health Care Administration, Director Estalas for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- For the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Secretary Hatch for the Department of Children and Families
- budget, with $48.5 billion, or 41% of the total budget, being spent on services that benefit our disabled
- Next, we have Director Estalas with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
- and Maintenance Trust Fund to general revenue to properly align funding for our two developmental disability
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard a presentation on the governor’s proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget for the health and human services silo, which totals $48.5 billion. Agency leaders outlined major requests for AHCA, APD, DCF, DOEA, DOH, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, including behavioral health redesign, Medicaid rate changes, developmental disability services, child welfare and opioid programs, senior services, cancer research, public health initiatives, and veterans’ facility and technology needs. The committee also received an overview of the overall state budget, which was described as $117.4 billion, up 1.1% from the current year.
AHCA’s presentation focused on $71.6 million for a Medicaid behavioral health redesign, including funding for residential treatment, a serious mental illness waiver, and higher inpatient psychiatric rates for youth, plus $7.1 million to raise private duty nursing reimbursement in fee-for-service Medicaid, $2.5 million for the background screening clearinghouse, and $124.4 million for the Health Care Connection System (FX). APD requested funding to continue moving people off the pre-enrollment list and to support developmental disability centers, a new forensic facility, an electronic health record system, and higher operating costs. DCF highlighted $81.9 million for eligibility and system integrity, $187.5 million for opioid prevention and treatment, $35.5 million for community-based care lead agencies, and $72.7 million to expand behavioral health bed capacity, including 474 new beds at state hospitals. DOEA sought additional funding for Alzheimer’s services, home care, and community care for the elderly. DOH emphasized $278 million for cancer research and innovation, $5 million for food and product safety testing, $5 million for the Florida FIRST blood-on-ambulance initiative, and $5.7 million for a public lab feasibility study. Veterans Affairs requested funds for facility improvements, cybersecurity, and medication management equipment.
Members asked detailed questions about several items, especially the proposed changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which would reduce eligibility and the number of people served. Senators and public witnesses criticized the lack of transparency and urged the department to pause the changes and work with stakeholders; the Surgeon General said the issue was driven by funding constraints and federal changes, not a legal barrier, and that the agency was exploring alternatives. Questions also addressed the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, the Kids Care/CHIP expansion implementation, the cancer research funding structure, and the timeline and cost of the FX system. Public testimony focused heavily on ADAP, with speakers warning that thousands could lose medication access and calling for community involvement and a review of the program’s finances. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions, with no votes taken on the budget items during this meeting.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- for the Agency for Health Care Administration, Director Estalas for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- For the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Secretary Hatch for the Department of Children and Families
- budget, with $48.5 billion, or 41% of the total budget, being spent on services that benefit our disabled
- Next, we have Director Estalas with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
- present highlights of Governor DeSantis' Florida's first budget for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard presentations on the governor’s proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget for the health and human services agencies. Kendall Kelly outlined the overall HHS budget at $48.5 billion, with AHCA accounting for the largest share, and agency heads then highlighted major proposals for Medicaid behavioral health redesign, APD waiver enrollment and facility needs, DCF child welfare, opioid, and mental health investments, DOEA funding for Alzheimer’s, home care, and community services, DOH funding for cancer research, public health initiatives, and lab capacity, and VA funding for facility improvements, cybersecurity, and medication management.
Several members praised specific proposals, including increased reimbursement for private duty nursing, Alzheimer’s supports, and the Florida FIRST blood-in-ambulance initiative. Senators also questioned the proposed changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), with the Surgeon General explaining that the department expects a reduction in covered patients from about 30,000 to about 20,000 because of funding pressures tied to rebates, federal changes, and premium tax credit issues. Public testimony strongly criticized the ADAP changes, citing lack of transparency and warning that many patients could lose access to medications.
Other questions focused on the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, DCF’s substance abuse and mental health data dashboard, Kids Care/CHIP expansion implementation, APD bed and facility planning, and the FX Medicaid technology project. DCF said about $7 million is set aside for the dashboard system, and AHCA said the governor’s budget includes $124.4 million for FX maintenance and continued module development, with $13.5 million to begin claims processing work. The committee did not take a substantive vote on the budget presentations and adjourned after questions and public testimony.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight Oct 8th, 2025
Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And any disability retiree that earns less than $25,000.
- This is kind of one of those first steps to determining disabilities, disability benefits. or disability
- Currently, existing statute states that if you are on disability, you have an earnings cap of what you
- can work before your disability is suspended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 27th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 142 by the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, an act relating to the deaf and disabled
- for her consistent and principled leadership on this issue and for her work in supporting deaf and disabled
- through a Medi-Cal directory and try to find a doctor, especially if you are an individual with a disability
- provisions intended to minimize adverse impacts for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Colleagues, we are the only state in the nation with an entitlement to developmental disability supports
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jun 18th, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- Which has been successful in expanding access to TNC services to disabled Californians.
- Can you say more about how this program is helping disabled Californians across the state and specifically
- created by SB 1376 in 2018, which focuses on improving transportation access for individuals with disabilities
- And, pardon me, riders with disabilities are significantly more likely to use Lyft for healthcare and
- How we're marketing our wave service and actually hearing from disability rights advocates in the state
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 21st, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm concerned about the algorithm-based uh moderation tools that it disables, uh, because I feel like
- can the platforms effectively protect minors from harmful and inappropriate content if the bill disables
- Otherwise, if we disable it in the browser.
- Um, so you're saying the back end would still have it even though the front end is disabled.
- At 78, caring for my disabled daughter, I have no savings to sue and no relief.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 21st, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm concerned about the algorithm-based moderation tools that are disabled because I feel like how can
- the platforms effectively protect minors from harmful and inappropriate content if the bill disables
- Otherwise, if we disable it in the browser, then they won't be able to find out what they need to reduce
- both sides because sex includes pregnancy, sexual orientation, and transgender status, as well as disability
- At 78, caring for my disabled daughter, I have no savings to sue and no leave.
Keywords:
SB 1361, Texas disaster recovery loan, small business loan, micro-business loan, community development financial institution, CDFI, economic disaster assistance, post-disaster financing, business recovery fund, Texas Economic Development Bank, zero-interest loan, working capital, payroll support, health benefits, job retention, declared disaster, small business relief, microenterprise, franchise exclusion, private equity-backed business
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, and I'm here to testify on the bill
- The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is a 12-member advisory board.
- On our committee, at least seven of those members must be Texans with disabilities.
- to advise the executive branch and the legislature on policies and laws impacting Texans with disabilities
- We need to protect the disabled. We need to make sure that we protect the people.
Bills:
HB767, HB 1242, HB1373, HB1404, HB1708, HB1936, HB2041, HB2198, HB2270, HB2315, HB2415, HB2427, HB2455, HB2457, HB2522, HB2523, HB2686, HB2763, HB2775, HB2944, HB3034, HB1683, HB1695
Keywords:
highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 11th, 2025
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- So many of you have supported bills that demand our attention, like people with disabilities, insurance
- claims, disabled servicemen, neurodegenerative diseases, resources to protect our children from substance
- So many of you have supported bills that demand our attention, like people with disabilities, insurance
- claims, disabled servicemen. demand our attention, like people with disabilities, insurance claims,
- disabled servicemen, neurodegenerative diseases, resources to protect our children for substance abuse
Summary:
The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum present and took up two bills and one presentation. Senate Bill 108, on administrative procedures, was presented by Senator Burgess on behalf of Senator Grall. The bill would require agencies to systematically review rules over five years old, submit annual regulatory plans and reports, and take action on reviewed rules; it also would speed publication of proposed rules after new rulemaking authority and expand transparency for incorporated materials and rule histories. Americans for Prosperity appeared in support, there was no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a roll call vote.
The committee then heard a presentation from State Board of Administration Executive Director Chris Spencer on implementation of statutory investment restrictions affecting state funds. He reviewed the SBA’s structure and fiduciary duties, said the agency must maximize financial return using only pecuniary factors, and described the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions involving Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He noted recent changes, including expanded Iran restrictions after the October 7 attacks, the addition of China-related divestment requirements, and the SBA’s move to eliminate China and Hong Kong from its global equity benchmarks; he said the agency is ahead of schedule on required divestment and in compliance with the law.
Senate Bill 100, on display of flags by governmental entities, was then presented by Chair Fine. The bill would prohibit political flags on government buildings and allow active-duty service members and veterans to use reasonable force to stop flag desecration. The committee heard extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing government buildings should not display political messages and opponents raising First Amendment, vagueness, and enforcement concerns, especially regarding LGBTQ-related flags and school settings. Senators also questioned the bill’s definitions and the reasonable-force provision. After debate, the committee voted to report SB 100 favorably, with Senators Arrington and Polsky voting no and Senators Brodeur, McClain, Rodriguez, Fine, and Chair DeSiglie voting yes. At the end of the meeting, Senator Rodriguez was recorded as voting yes on SB 108, and the committee adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It opened classroom doors to ensure that every child with a disability could grow, learn, and succeed
- The legislation expanded opportunities for millions of students with disabilities, helping them reach
- This important milestone shows how far we've come in educating students with disabilities.
- students with disabilities and their families.<00:24:42.640>
Mr. - educating students with disabilities. educating students with disabilities.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-30 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 7032, a bill to be entitled an act relating to Medicaid enrollment for permanently disabled
- There are almost 21,000 individuals with disabilities on the APD wait list, the pre-enrollment list,
- The intellectual and developmental disability managed care pilot program, also known as the IDD pilot
- There are almost 21,000 individuals with disabilities on the APD wait list, the pre-enrollment list,
- And then the Agency for Persons with Disabilities reverts that money back to us and says, oh, I'm sorry
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and a remembrance of former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. The chamber then moved to special order bills. CS/HB 687 on transportation offenses involving death was substituted for SB 138, amended to add warnings and penalties for refusal of breath or urine tests, and passed 37-0. CS/SB 306 on Medicaid providers, requiring broader after-hours access and network availability for Medicaid enrollees, also passed 37-0.
The Senate then took up CS/CS/HB 913 on condominium associations, a major post-Surfside reform bill. Senator Bradley explained that the measure was intended to provide financial relief and flexibility while preserving safety and accountability. The bill was substituted for SB 1742, amended several times to limit milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies to buildings three habitable stories or more, and then passed 37-0 after extensive debate. Senators from both parties praised Bradley, Pizzo, Garcia, and staff for years of work on condo safety and affordability, with several members describing the bill as a balance between protecting residents and avoiding financial hardship.
The final major item was CS/HB 1205, the bill on amendments to the state constitution and citizen petition drives. Sponsors Gates and Grohl argued the bill was needed to combat fraud, identity theft, and misuse in the petition process, citing a lengthy Office of Election Crimes and Security report. The House bill was substituted for SB 7016, and the chamber considered a long series of amendments and substitute amendments addressing petition circulator registration, volunteer participation, submission deadlines, invalid-signature thresholds, voter notification, and fiscal impact statements. Several amendments were adopted, while others were debated over whether they would protect access to the citizen initiative process or strengthen election integrity. The transcript ends during debate on the main substitute amendment, before final disposition on the bill is shown.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/09/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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fragile. - I'm the president and CEO of the Cedarrest Center for Children with Disabilities.
- Generally speaking, there are four standard deviations: mild disability, moderate disability, severe,
- Uh clinically you may disabilities.
- But thank you for your work." severely and profoundly disabled severely and profoundly disabled categories