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AL
Transcript Highlights:
- So I appreciate your work and working with our group there in Madison County and throughout Alabama.
- Yes sir, that you want to block them?
- and this group.
- Then listening to the discussion here, that it was partial to two major groups.
- I said to a group the other night, I get it, I know a lot of people don't want to hear that.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Jan 26th, 2026 at 09:05 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And we were working with a group called Angel, sorry, the name escapes me, in Santa Fe.
- And I'm trying to remember the name of the group. It's here in Santa Fe, Angel Kitchen.
- And I'm trying to remember the name of the group.
- Some of them are smaller group homes or congregate-type programs. So...
- Al-Galves, who is with the Soteria Las Cruces group, and also Vesper Moore. And also Vesper Moore.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- In the home care model and in a disability group home model, they're shopping together.
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to regulation has allowed one block to regulation has allowed one block to - assisted living facilities and group assisted living facilities and group homes, homes, homes, we
- of persons with disabilities less favorably than groups of non-disabled persons.
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Keywords:
workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, medical assistance, data matching, eligibility, reporting, human services, assisted living, health regulations, inspection authority, vulnerable adults, local government, program integrity, high-risk providers, enrollment requirements, fraud prevention, compliance
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Mar 19th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Block, present. Representative Borrego, here. Representative Lujan.
- Representative Block. Madam Chair, I move I do pass on Senate Bill 52 as amended. Second.
- The motion for a do pass by Ranking Member Block, a second by Representative Lujan.
- Representative Block, yes. Representative Brego, yes, and I would like to explain my vote as well.
- Madam Chair, Representative Block, Committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/18/26 - Afternoon Meeting
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- c> and vendor non-disclosure agreements and vendor non-disclosure agreements that<00:04:51.759>
block - The law stops libraries from signing agreements that block lending, limit restrictions on how many times
- It is for these reasons the groups who stand in opposition to this legislation include, among others,
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Keywords:
libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, campaign finance, elections, political contributions, disclosure, reporting thresholds, economic interest statements, financial disclosure, ethics, public officials, local officials, metropolitan governmental unit, metropolitan area, candidate filings, principal campaign committee, political committee
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We have an outstanding group community.
- We are very... our population is a very healthy group.
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- Also, certain groups of dropped to 14.
Summary:
The joint informational briefing focused on how federal policy changes, tariffs, funding cuts, the federal shutdown, and delays in the farm bill are affecting Hawaii agriculture and food access. Opening remarks emphasized Hawaii’s heavy dependence on imported food and farm inputs, the state’s vulnerability to disruptions in USDA services, and the need for stronger state, county, and community coordination. Speakers also noted that immigration enforcement and broader global supply-chain pressures can affect local farm labor, production, and food availability.
Sharon Herd, chair of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, described both positive and negative federal impacts. She said Hawaii has benefited from some recurring grants and a large new $8.8 million federal grant, but also reported about $22 million in losses from suspended or terminated grants, including farm-to-school and water-related projects. She said some USDA programs, such as microgrants for food security and FISMIP, are currently suspended, while the specialty crop block grant remains active. She also said Hawaii farms declined from 7,328 to 6,569 between the 2017 and 2022 censuses and argued the state cannot rely on imports alone to feed its people.
Amanda Shaw of Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii presented findings from federal funding cut reports. She said the first report, in March, identified about $88 million in potential cuts, and the newer report found $64.7 million in confirmed cuts and about $175 million in potential cuts. She said federal shifts are creating uncertainty for farmers, food-system organizations, and school and community food programs, and noted that 4,000 to 5,000 Hawaii farmers could receive less money because of changes to payment-factor provisions for socially disadvantaged farmers. She also said Hawaii has lost 18% of local USDA staff since September 2024, with possible further national reductions expected. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only, and the chair noted that any legal questions, including the reported SNAP changes, would be for the Judiciary Committee to assess later.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And other groups are in favor of us prohibiting any commissioner from silencing those bells.
- And other groups are in favor of us prohibiting any commissioner from silencing those bells.
- And other groups are in favor of us prohibiting any commissioner from silencing those bells.
- And other groups are in favor of us prohibiting any commissioner from silencing those bells.
- And other groups are are in favor of us And other groups are are in favor of us prohibiting<00:19:03.360
Keywords:
vehicle registration, title transfer, rental vehicles, state regulations, motor vehicle laws, school buses, USDOT number, first aid kits, transportation safety, vehicle regulations, transit safety, assault penalties, public transportation, criminal justice, transit workers, transportation, railroad, safety, economic development, public roads
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-25 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is about an elite group of people and giving them a tax break.
- This is about an elite group of people and giving them a tax break.
- you're blocking that access?
- And you're blocking that access?
- And the last block, please. Stay at your point.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed.
On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (02/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- ’t take a child from a bad home, and another group equally angry that you did?
- She said this bill blocks that and is also unneeded because there is access.
- She said this bill blocks that and is also unneeded because there is access.
- She said this bill blocks that and is also unneeded because there is access.
- minute doctor thank you this bill blocks minute doctor thank you this bill blocks that<01:56:19.679
Summary:
The House Children and Family Law Committee opened with a brief prayer for Representative Grossman’s son, Oscar, who was reported to be in critical condition after a traumatic fall. The committee then took up House Bill 430, which would reduce DHHS retention of unfounded abuse and neglect reports from 10 years to 3 years. Prime sponsor Chairman James Spain argued that 10 years is excessive and burdens families with a long-lasting stigma, while emphasizing that founded reports and reports with reasonable concern would still be retained indefinitely. Committee members questioned whether longer retention helps identify malicious reporting or patterns of abuse, and whether parents understand the distinction between unfounded and unfounded with reasonable concern.
The Office of the Child Advocate and DCF opposed the bill. Child Advocate Cassandra Sanchez said historical reports are important for identifying patterns, reviewing critical incidents, and understanding family dynamics, and that screened-out and unfounded reports can be essential context when later reports arise. She also noted that the records are highly confidential and not publicly accessible. DCF General Counsel Susan Larabe added that the bill could create inconsistencies by retaining screened-out reports longer than unfounded reports, and explained that unfounded reports can be used in court and in administrative reviews when there are multiple prior reports. The committee discussed how other states handle retention, with testimony that some keep records indefinitely and others for long periods. The hearing on HB 430 concluded, and the chair said the bill would not be executed until early March, leaving time for amendments.
The committee then opened House Bill 187, concerning restraining orders sought by a parent on behalf of a minor child. Prime sponsor Representative Mike Belcher said the bill is intended to correct a gap in the law so children can access the same restraining-order protections adults can, through a parent or guardian, and framed it as an equal-protection issue. Members questioned why the proposal was placed in the child abuse and neglect statute rather than the civil restraining-order statutes, and whether it should instead be handled as a broader civil-law fix. Alanda Peterson, who said she created Jade’s Law, testified that the original wording was meant to protect all children, not just those harmed by family members, and supported expanding the language. The hearing continued with additional discussion of the bill’s scope and purpose.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 6th, 2026 at 08:33 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- were here in 2024, Chair Thomson and myself, as well as Representative Hernandez and Representative Block
- Thank you, Madam Chair. and Representative Block, were able to sponsor a bill that allowed insurance
- These groups have the power to transform lives, but they can only grow if everyone has access to the
- After stumbling upon a group of people playing wheelchair basketball at UNM, I realized I could still
- After stumbling upon a group of people playing wheelchair basketball at UNM, I realized I could still
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:32 am
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I think especially the lawyers in this group will find helpful information about how it's been used in
- If H.J.R. 3 is blocked again, it would be the sixth year the public is denied the opportunity to vote
- If H.J.R. 3 is blocked again, it would be the sixth year the public is denied the opportunity to vote
- In relation to the issue before us, we have a group of residents pursuing action, but the courts are
- So many decades ago, working with a bipartisan multi-stakeholder group on the Endangered Species Act.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) Apr 3rd, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- But I can tell you that as a group, those customers will pay a little over a million dollars. Okay.
- Add customer focus groups, we start talking about Beryl.
- Our Office of Public Engagement will work with any member of the community or community group to help
- The other three areas are blocking the monetization of that quarter.
- What's your group? What's the name of your group?
Bills:
SB231, SB584, SB600, SB668, SB841, SB986, SB1003, SB1244, SB1625, SB1960, SB1963, SB1964, SB2026, SB2056, SB2368
Keywords:
temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Then you'll see the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block grant program.
- And then if you go to slide 6, our programs are grouped into the following categories.
- costs us we're we're, we do manage well plug-in contracts that costs us less to do them all in a grouping
- The big dog on the block and it has really flexed its muscle in recent years in the last 15 years or
- Our membership is comprised of a broad group of uh members including um super major multinational oil
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The revolving loan fund, then you'll see the energy efficiency conservation block grant program.
- And then if you go to slide six, our programs are grouped into the following.
- Implementing the rules and establishing those policy groups and councils, so thank you for all of that
- it it costs us where we do manage well plugging contracts that cost us less to do them all in a grouping
- Texas-led advocacy organization. of advancing geothermal energy in Texas. is comprised of a broad group
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/14/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- You have in front of you the members of the body, something that's called a signature block.
- In late January, I noticed the signature block in the quorum case, but this is not about the quorum case
- And I found that, in fact, the phone number that these attorneys were using in their signature block
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This talented group has been selected to compete at the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School
- While a judge has temporarily blocked the government-wide freeze, many grant recipients still cannot
- While a judge has temporarily blocked the government-wide freeze, many grant recipients still cannot
- While a judge has temporarily blocked the government-wide freeze, many grant recipients still cannot
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MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, 772, work group on bill.
- the previous school year or a disproportionate rate of incidences for that group.
- <01:13:06.600>
won't that then if it's changing groups won't that then if it's changing groups - If there is a detainer, if there is someone has to be deported, we can't block that, right?
- We and we we can't block that, right?
Summary:
The House met with 125 members present and began with the pledge, prayer, and opening formalities. Two House resolutions were presented and adopted by voice vote: one honoring the pioneering women of the Maryland State Police and State Fire Marshal’s Office during Women’s History Month, and another recognizing the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Infant and Childhood Loss on its 50th anniversary. Both resolutions highlighted the honorees’ service and contributions, and the clerk read each resolution into the record.
The chamber then received Senate bills introduced in the House, including Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 551, which were read the first time and referred to committee without objection. The House also took up multiple committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and ordering bills printed for third reading. Measures advanced included bills on residential real estate contract contingencies, Maryland data privacy, local alcoholic beverages licenses and fees in several counties, county salary study commission membership, sheriff and municipal enforcement matters, estates, health occupations background checks, school book fair tax exemptions, school board compensation and voting, and a Calvert County medical center bill.
Several bills were amended before advancing. House Bill 443 on Prince George’s County small event center alcohol licensing received a capacity-related amendment; House Bill 348 on Baltimore City alcohol license extension received a technical amendment and a change expanding coverage to transfers of ownership before July 1, 2029; House Bill 682 changed a license classification from Class C to Class GC; House Bill 405 on EV recharging equipment in condo/HOA documents was amended to clarify budget treatment; and House Bill 895 on dynamic pricing and predatory pricing received amendments clarifying definitions, disclosures, and enforcement. After extended discussion of HB 895, including questions about whether it bans dynamic pricing for food, how it treats discounts and loyalty programs, and whether supply-and-demand pricing changes are affected, the House agreed to special order the bill until later in the day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 5/11/26
Transcript Highlights:
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killed - The cultural malls, both Hispanic and East African, that anchor entire blocks and employ so many people
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employ <00:17:56.920>so <00:17:57.120 - I do not need to tell you that Lisa Demuth and House Republicans are blocking many critical bills this
Summary:
House and Senate DFL lawmakers held a Capitol news conference to press for a $100 million small business relief package in response to the economic fallout from Operation Metro Surge and related ICE enforcement activity. Representatives Cedrick Frazier and Jay Xiong, along with Senator Susan Pappas and other supporters, said the enforcement surge caused widespread fear, reduced customer traffic, lost wages, and closures for immigrant-owned and other small businesses in Minneapolis-St. Paul and greater Minnesota. They argued the state has a history of providing disaster-style aid when communities are harmed through no fault of their own and said this situation warrants similar action.
Business and community testimony described specific losses: a Willmar restaurant closed after both parents were detained, a North Mankato grocery store opening was delayed, The Coven reported a 33% revenue drop at two locations, and Lake Street businesses were said to have lost substantial revenue and staff. Speakers said the damage affected workers, landlords, suppliers, and neighborhood corridors statewide, and several emphasized that the relief should come as grants or forgivable loans rather than additional debt. They also criticized House Republican leaders for tying the relief to changes in paid family leave and for blocking a public hearing.
In response to questions, Frazier said negotiations were ongoing through committee chairs and conference committee, with the issue still being discussed in broader leadership talks. He said the House would need only one Republican vote in committee and on the floor to advance the measure, and identified Chair Baker as a possible supporter because of harm in his district. Speakers said the Senate has already passed the relief and urged the House to act quickly before the end of session.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Feb 10th, 2026
Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
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is <00:24:30.720>doing that this company or this group is doing that - crazy groups that you're talking about. crazy groups that you're talking about.
- progress on clean and who are blocking progress on clean and affordable<01:03:37.280>
energy.
Keywords:
criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, Lamar County, property auction, county commission, online auction, public notice, HB392, Lauderdale County, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, district attorney, chief assistant district attorney, assistant district attorney, assistant district attorneys, prosecutor, prosecutorial compensation, salary supplement
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Republican Press Conference 12/29/25
Transcript Highlights:
- It has support of the House Republican caucus but was blocked every time by House Democrats.
- Uh, House File 2, which Democrats blocked in committee last year, would have a number of very important
- Uh, House File 2, which Democrats blocked in committee last year, would have a number of very important
- Uh, House File 2, which Democrats blocked in committee last year, would have a number of very important
- blocked by Democrats. We need to work blocked by Democrats.