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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 23rd, 2026 at 12:42 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the LFC analyst for the Aging and Long-Term Services Department.
- The aging network line...
- For the aging network, I'm sorry.
- of concern about dementia and Alzheimer's as those populations age.
- And also thank you for your work, particularly on aging and with UNM.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Summary:
The committee first heard an Aging and Long-Term Services Department budget presentation comparing the LFC and executive recommendations. The main differences were in the Aging Network, Adult Protective Services, Program Support, and Long-Term Care Division, especially the executive’s proposed $10 million infusion into the Kiki Savadra Senior Dignity Fund and $6.2 million for expanding New Mexico Care. LFC staff explained that the committee recommendation was lower in general fund and fund-balance use, while the executive emphasized rising senior population needs, meal and transportation costs, and the cost savings of keeping older adults at home. The secretary also reviewed the department’s special requests, including the conference on aging, outreach, emergency preparedness, and the Kiki fund, and described New Mexico Care’s growth, its evaluation results, and the department’s plan to separate Kiki into its own accounting fund.
Members largely focused on senior services, rural meal delivery, transportation, caregiver support, and the Kiki fund. Several members urged stronger support for non-metro aging providers and for New Mexico Care, citing its role in keeping seniors out of nursing homes and the program’s reported savings and outcomes. Questions also covered eligibility, background checks for caregivers, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer’s screening, and whether Kiki funds can support home modifications such as ramps. The committee then voted to adopt the LFC recommendation with one executive language change: adding the executive’s page 14 language allowing an additional 12.5% distribution for initial payments to aging network providers at the start of FY27. Representative Dow opposed the motion.
The committee then moved to the Attorney General’s budget. LFC staff explained that the office’s budget relies heavily on the Consumer Settlement Fund, with both recommendations reducing general fund revenue while increasing settlement-fund use, and that performance measures were in consensus. The Attorney General said the office was not seeking more general fund, but wanted greater ability to use funds it recovers. He highlighted major consumer and public safety work, including litigation against major social media and AI platforms, a case involving Snapchat and child exploitation/extortion, the statewide crime gun intelligence center, efforts to address oilfield theft, work on missing and murdered Indigenous persons, and efforts to protect federal funds coming into New Mexico.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- the bill does is that it prevents retailers and pharmacies from asking for identification to prove age
- , knowing that there is no age verification law in California.
- To prove their age, knowing that there is no age verification law in California about how old you have
- I also disagree that if an individual gets pregnant at that age, they won't be successful.
- I also disagree that if an individual gets pregnant at that age, they won't be successful.
Committee:
House Education
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Initially, it was targeted outreach to transition-age families.
- And transition age in Massachusetts is 14 to 22.
- That kind of makes you think, all right, now why aren't they attending at this age, where this is an
- age where they could or should be attending?
- I can respond in terms of that sixth grade to eighth grade age group.
Summary:
The Employment Subcommittee of the Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met on April 27 and approved the prior meeting minutes. The main presentation was from the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment (LPTE), a five-year grant project focused on improving transition outcomes for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lawrence. Presenters described the project’s community conversations, consortium, and four work groups, with emphasis on the family-partnership work group and a family survey designed to better understand engagement barriers and transition needs.
The survey results showed that family participation increased sharply when Lawrence Public Schools helped distribute the survey, rising from about a dozen responses to more than 200. Key findings included barriers such as scheduling conflicts, language access, childcare, and limited understanding of the IEP and transition process. Many families said they wanted their children to pursue college or employment after high school, but fewer reported access to pre-employment training, suggesting a gap between expectations and awareness of available services. The Lawrence team also described a bilingual transition website, workshops offered at different times with interpretation and childcare, and efforts to make transition planning more visible and accessible.
Committee members responded with questions and comments about cultural barriers, early transition planning, college and community college pathways, trades, summer youth employment, and how to reach families earlier, especially in middle school. Presenters said Lawrence has a strong transition team and existing resources, but needs more real-world work experiences and better communication so families understand and use them. The meeting ended with thanks to the presenters, a note that committee members would meet with SEED later in the week about Massachusetts as a model employer, and an announcement that the May meeting would feature the Office of Veterans Affairs.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Initially, it was targeted outreach to transition-age families.
- And transition age in Massachusetts is 14 to 22.
- That kind of makes you think, all right, now why aren’t they attending at this age, where this is an
- age where they could or should be attending?
- I can respond in terms of that sixth grade to eighth grade age group.
Summary:
The Employment Subcommittee of the Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met on April 27 and approved the prior meeting minutes. The main presentation was from the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment (LPTE), a five-year Administration for Community Living grant focused on improving transition outcomes for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lawrence. Presenters described the project’s community conversations, consortium model, and four work groups, with emphasis on the family-partnership work group and a survey designed to better understand family engagement, barriers, and expectations around transition planning.
The survey results showed that family participation increased significantly after Lawrence Public Schools helped distribute it, rising from a small number of responses to more than 200. Key findings included barriers such as meeting times, language access, child care, and limited understanding of IEPs and transition timelines. Families generally expected college or employment outcomes for their children, but many reported limited awareness of pre-employment training and transition planning, especially for younger students. Lawrence Public Schools described its five-person transition team, bilingual resources, workshops, and a new transition website, while noting that even with added supports, engagement remained lower than hoped and requires ongoing relationship-building.
Committee members asked about cultural outreach, early transition planning, college and trade pathways, summer youth employment, and how to expand real-world work experiences. Presenters said the district is trying to start transition conversations earlier, improve access to accommodations and postsecondary options, and expand employment experiences beyond simulated settings. They also noted that the LPTE resource hub will be transferred to the Arc and remain available after the grant ends in September, and that the consortium model may continue in some form. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond adjournment, and members were reminded of an upcoming meeting with Seed on Massachusetts as a model employer and a future presentation from the Office of Veterans Affairs.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- And then number four is with DHS Division of Aging, Adults, and Behavioral Health Services.
- Number 9, DHS Division of Aging and Adults and Behavioral Health Services with ATA Services.
- Number 10, DHS Division of Aging Adults and Behavioral Health with Karasoft Technology Corp.
- And number 12 with DHS, Division of Aging Adults and Behavioral Health with Lennon King.
- Jay Hill, Division of Aging Adult Services with DHS.
Committee:
All ALC-REVIEW
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Agriculture Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, so for me, I started 4-H at a very young age.
- Actually, I started attending 4-H events at the age of four before I could officially be part of the
- My love for this industry and the FFA is thanks to my mother, a middle school ag educator.
- This is also about the next generation of agriculture and a new age of discovery.
- This is also about the next generation of agriculture and a new age of discovery.
Summary:
The Agriculture Committee took up SB 806, the consumer and agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill by Senator Trumbull. Trumbull said the measure would expand repair options for portable wireless devices and farm equipment while protecting trade secrets. The committee adopted two amendments: one clarifying the bill does not apply to motor vehicles, and a technical staff amendment. Testimony was mixed: an Everglades Equipment representative opposed the bill, warning it could weaken local dealer support, reduce parts inventory, and increase downtime for farmers; the Consumer Technology Association also opposed the bill in its current form, citing concerns about a patchwork of state repair laws, private lawsuits, and inconsistent standards. The bill was reported favorably as CS for SB 806 by a roll call vote of 4-0, with Senator Rouson not voting.
The committee then heard a presentation from Florida 4-H state officers Timmy Hawes, Summer Wayne, and Taylor Thigpin. They described 4-H as a youth development organization focused on citizenship and leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living, serving more than 216,000 youth statewide. They highlighted personal stories about how 4-H built confidence, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills, and they outlined goals to grow participation to 300,000 youth and to invest in 4-H camps, especially Camp Cherry Lake and Camp Timpoochee, as year-round learning sites. Senators praised the program and asked questions about how youth get involved and what drives participation.
Florida FFA state officers Hope Storder and Isabel Jenkins then presented on agricultural education and FFA. They explained FFA’s three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development, and noted that Florida now has more than 65,000 FFA members and that state funding has allowed all agricultural education students to participate at no cost. They emphasized agriculture’s role in feeding a growing population and discussed how technology, innovation, and urban agriculture can help meet future production needs. Senators commended the organization’s work and its role in preparing future leaders and agricultural professionals. At the end of the meeting, Senator Burton requested a group photo with the students, and the committee agreed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I will also note that the three-year age differential is consistent with how we handle statutory rape
- be extraordinarily clear: it is against the law in the state of California to solicit a minor of any age
- I think that this bill, no bill is ever children and people of all ages from exploitation.
- Extending the required age for booster use and implementing straightforward testing can significantly
- Minnesota to specifically implement the following here in California: to require children under the age
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 7, 2025, considering a large number of bills, with several measures heard in detail before the committee moved through consent and suspense items. Early in the hearing, AB 876 by Assemblymember Flora was heard on CRNA scope of practice and anesthesia access. Supporters said it would clarify that certified registered nurse anesthetists may provide anesthesia services independently, while opponents from physician and medical groups argued that anesthesiologists and CRNAs are not interchangeable and that physician-led care is needed for patient safety. The bill was ultimately voted out, with a later vote change recorded for Mr. Tangipa from not voting to aye.
The committee also heard AB 379, a major human trafficking and child exploitation bill, which would expand penalties for solicitation of a minor, create a misdemeanor for loitering with intent to purchase commercial sex, increase fines on businesses that fail to post trafficking notices or knowingly allow trafficking, create a survivor support grant program, and establish a vertical prosecution grant program. The bill drew strong support from the author and some members who emphasized tougher enforcement and victim services, but also significant opposition from sex worker and civil liberties advocates who argued the bill would worsen criminalization, disproportionately harm Black and Brown communities, and fail to address housing and other root causes. After extensive discussion, the committee voted the bill out, with one member later changing from not voting to aye.
Other bills heard included AB 435 on child passenger safety, which would adopt a five-step test and update booster-seat and front-seat rules; AB 1415, which would give the Office of Health Care Affordability more access to information from health systems and private equity-related entities; AB 539, the Timely Care Act, which would extend the duration of approved prior authorizations for treatment; AB 1466, relating to groundwater adjudication and sustainability disputes; AB 127, which would tie the cap-and-trade price ceiling to the social cost of carbon; and AB 672, which would require public employers to notify PERB of certain court actions and allow intervention to protect labor rights. The committee also approved a large consent calendar and then deemed the suspense calendar approved, sending many bills onward. The hearing concluded with several bills reported out, some on call, and the committee adjourned.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill a child under 16 years of age.
- . age. age.
- Under current law, this age-specific exception applies only to children aged 12 and under.
- to children aged than limiting the rule to children aged 12<00:13:48.880><c> and</c><00:13:49.120><c
- A 15-year felony under 18 years of age.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It just makes that ag pest declaration, so we don't need to worry about our bill.
- Are you going to run your bill to get Norway and roof rats listed as an ag pest?
- It just makes that ag pest. thought, well, perfect. That bill does the thing we were going to do.
- It just makes that ag pest declaration, so we don't need to worry about our bill.
- Are you going to run your bill to get Norway and roof rats listed as an ag pest?
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So as someone who comes from an ag background, I appreciate what you guys do. It's very important.
- So as someone who comes from an ag background, I appreciate what you guys do. It's very important.
- And I love ag, and this is not a slight at any other ag commodity, but no other ag commodity can claim
- We have a very active apiary inspection program with the Florida Department of Ag.
- There's lots of reasons that honeybees are preferable in ag systems, but you can manage them.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture heard two informational presentations before taking up legislation. Tracy Dean of Conservation Florida described the organization’s work protecting wild and working lands, especially ranch and timber lands within the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and argued that agricultural conservation easements are essential to preserving habitat, water resources, family farms, and the corridor itself. Senators discussed how conservation easements can help family operations remain viable across generations, and Dean emphasized strong demand for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and Florida Forever funding. Dr. Jamie Ellis of the University of Florida then gave a detailed presentation on honeybees, their role in pollination and Florida agriculture, and major threats such as Varroa mites, queen quality, nutrition issues, hurricanes, and the yellow-legged hornet; senators asked about colony losses, pollination alternatives, and the economic importance of beekeeping in Florida.
The committee then considered SB 210 on animal cremation, sponsored by Senator Harrell. The bill was described as a response to a case involving mishandled pet cremation and would require crematories to provide clear disclosures about services, prohibit false or misleading information, and authorize civil penalties enforced by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. Next, the committee took up SJR 318, a joint resolution by Chair Truenow creating a proposed ad valorem tax exemption for tangible personal property used in agricultural production or agritourism on agricultural land and owned by the landowner or leaseholder. Several industry and agency representatives appeared in support, and the resolution was also reported favorably by unanimous vote.
The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment motioned by Senator Rouson.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and global information systems at Oxford, who also performed her poetry at the United Nations at the age
- But it was so Rita that, at the age of 104, when she was only a week before she was passing, she was
- He joined in 2015 at the age of 19 as a custody assistant, later graduating from the academy class.
- He joined in 2015 at the age of 19 as a custody assistant later graduating from the academy class for
- From an early age, Vargas showed a strong interest in law enforcement.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 4, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation changes the situation when a child reaches age 18.
- The program will focus on educating the general public, particularly those over the age of 60 and populations
- working in the same group practice are treated as a single provider, and it also increases the maximum age
- of 22 through the age of 25, only allowing that they still be a five-year or 60-month period that a
- That's something when they're starting to age out at age 17, there's a process to help them know about
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Eighteen is the age of majority.
- The presenter of the bill correctly pointed out that, quote, age 18 is the age of maturity to determine
- She went on to say in support of this bill, quote, age 18 is the age of consent for sexual activity.
- The presenter of the bill correctly pointed out that, quote, age 18 is the age of maturity to determine
- She went on to say in support of this bill, quote, age 18 is the age of consent for sexual activity.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a lengthy consent and concurrence calendar. Early actions included adopting the consent calendar, approving a rule waiver to allow floor amendments on several Senate bills, and re-referring a few bills to committees. The chamber also observed adjournments in memory for the father of Assembly Member Stephanie and for Thomas Dennis Moore, with family present for both tributes.
On the floor file, members approved or concurred in a wide range of measures. Notable bills included SB 1247 on minors’ online exploitation and removal of material when they reach adulthood; SB 1223 requiring competitive bidding at state and county fairs; SB 1238 adding disclosures and duties for HOA managers; SB 983 creating a Port of San Diego job-order contracting pilot; SB 959 addressing school funding during wildfire smoke days; SB 1443, an education omnibus cleanup bill; and SB 802 creating a Sacramento County homelessness joint powers authority, which drew extensive debate over Housing First, treatment, accountability, and local coordination. SB 923 strengthened privacy deletion rights, and AB 1267 set 18 as the minimum age for marriage, drawing broad bipartisan support and emotional testimony from survivors and advocates.
The concurrence file then moved through many Assembly bills, most of them technical, support, or cleanup measures, with votes largely in favor. These included bills on Medi-Cal, youth athletics, digital financial assets, jail administration, health care prior authorization, fish and wildlife, elections, emergency services, pupil safety, employment, victim rights, attorney discipline, emergency medical response, seed program funding, naloxone training, child care facilities, cannabis, and dual language immersion coordination. Several bills were passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes, while a few drew some opposition, including AB 801 on fair lending examinations, AB 1661 on oil-field community assistance, AB 2161 on Medi-Cal work requirement implementation, and AB 2230 on child care facilities. The chamber also adopted multiple Senate amendments and continued a number of items to later consideration.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- , you're going to talk about, you know, frankly, the demographics, who's going to take care of the aging
- Representative Papovich continued, "And filling the jobs that we need to care for this aging population
- or the ages of our kids have to do with anything, because none of us is here to represent ourselves
- So if anybody lets their age or whatever interfere with that duty, they shouldn't be in this room in
- </c><00:44:55.160><c> or</c> anybody lets their age or anybody lets their age or whatever<00:44:57.079
Summary:
The House Finance Division II work session considered several amendments to HB 2. The first two items were rejected: a proposal to add a new “Lakes” license plate with proceeds to the cyanobacteria fund failed 7-8, and Amendment 1040, which would have imposed a 5% administrative fee on certain dedicated funds to raise general fund revenue, failed 4-5. Representative Maguire explained the fee would apply only to new revenue going forward and would not change existing fund balances; he also described exemptions for federal funds, bequests, and other special cases. Representative Murray questioned the consistency of the approach and who currently pays administrative costs, while Maguire said the charges are often handled case-by-case by agencies or the treasurer.
The committee then revisited revenue distribution changes in HB 2. Members first reconsidered and reversed prior acceptance of sections affecting the Education Trust Fund, then adopted Amendment 1381H, which changes the distribution of business profits tax and business enterprise tax revenue, along with related sections, to shift more money to the General Fund. Supporters argued the change was needed to address revenue shortfalls and to align with historical distributions; opponents said it reduced support for education. The reconsideration motion passed 7-3, and the amendment itself passed 5-3.
The committee also adopted Amendment 1413H, incorporating the language of HB 741 on open enrollment and student attendance in public schools. Supporters said it was House policy and had sufficient policy and fiscal impact to belong in HB 2; opponents noted the underlying bill had been controversial and passed the House by a relatively close margin. Finally, the committee considered a USNH budget reduction proposal that would cut the University System of New Hampshire by $25 million per year net. Supporters said the cut was necessary to balance the budget and that K-12 obligations had to take priority, while opponents argued the cut would harm workforce development, the state economy, and student retention. The transcript cuts off during extended debate, and no final vote on the USNH item is shown in the provided text.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> once they reach the age of 70. once they reach the age of 70.
- </c> raised the maximum age to 75. raised the maximum age to 75.
- </c> turning age 70 myself. turning age 70 myself.
- </c> people in this age group. people in this age group.
- Thank you. have an age. Why would we push people have an age.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- , an age limit.
- , an age limit.
- , an age limit.
- , an age limit.
- , an age limit.
Bills:
HF3379
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Info Briefing - Wed Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And um, just by age, we can look at the average age of people that's being scammed.
- And um, just by age, we can look at the average age of people that's being scammed.
- </c> >> for that age. >> for that age.
- </c> >> For that age range, right? >> For that age range, right?
- </c> older ages. older ages.
Summary:
The committee held an informational briefing on fraud in the community, with presenters from ARP, CoinFlip, HPD, the Hawaii Bankers Association, DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection, and the Department of Law Enforcement. The chair described widespread scams targeting kupuna and other residents, including impersonation of grandchildren, lottery/inheritance schemes, romance scams, online shopping fraud, investment scams, and tech-support scams. Members emphasized the emotional manipulation used by scammers, the difficulty of getting victims to report losses, and the need to educate the public on warning signs and available resources.
ARP said scams are an epidemic and highlighted national data showing major losses among older adults, including $4.8 billion lost by people age 60 and over in 2024. ARP focused especially on cryptocurrency kiosks as a growing scam channel in Hawaii, citing 64 complaints totaling $922,000 in 2024 and noting that complaints nearly doubled from the prior year. ARP urged stronger safeguards such as limits on transactions, refunds, live customer support, and a law-enforcement contact for operators, and said its Fraud Watch Network can help victims freeze credit, identify next steps, and track current scams. The chair said he intends to introduce legislation to lower and ultimately eliminate the amount of Bitcoin that can be purchased through ATMs.
CoinFlip said it supports consumer-protection regulation and described its compliance practices, including scam warning screens, anti-money-laundering controls, blockchain analytics, wallet pinning, transaction monitoring, and cooperation with law enforcement. The company said it is registered as a money services business, files suspicious activity and currency transaction reports, and holds money transmitter licenses in many jurisdictions. It also pointed to Illinois-style refund protections for new users and said it refunds fees to scam victims, though not the underlying funds. In response to committee questions, members and the company discussed whether crypto kiosks are necessary, how scams can be traced, and whether banks and kiosks can better intervene when suspicious activity is detected.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 01/29/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- But that's not the case with the AG staff data.
- </c><01:27:33.760><c> staff</c> that's not the case with the AG staff that's not the case with the AG
- The AG decided to do an expansive thing on child abuse legislation.
- So the AG wrote that language.
- we reflected what the AG wanted okay so<01:47:33.800><c> the</c><01:47:33.960><c> AG</c><01:47:34.440
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Third reading of a bill: An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age
- An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
- The House bill directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for
- An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
- An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
Summary:
The Senate met briefly, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and took a short recess before resuming business. It then acted on several local bills, including enactment of a bill making the charter of the County of Dan Tucket gender neutral and passage to be enacted of House No. 4404. The chamber also advanced multiple Boston Police Department bills waiving the maximum age requirement for specific individuals, including Pierre Charles Darius, Ryan Kozo, and Duomo Pamera, with each measure moving through third reading and being passed to be engrossed.
The Senate also received House papers and suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several petitions to be referred to their respective committees. One bill concerning Duomo Pamera was taken up forthwith after suspension of the rules. No debate or opposition was recorded on the measures considered, and all votes were taken by voice vote with the ayes prevailing.
At the end of the session, the Senate adopted an order to adjourn and to reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m., and it also ordered the clerk to dispense with printing a calendar. The Senate then adjourned.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Previously, the individuals that were subject to this work requirement were 18 to 54, and now that age
- limit is raised to age 64.
- You said something to the effect of this now having to deal with adults aged 64, and as I was looking
- So the able-bodied adult work requirement for able-bodied adults without dependents goes up to age 64
- as far as these changes, are going to be in the able-bodied adults without dependents because that age
Committee:
All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES