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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Questions for the >> Welcome, Senator. Questions for the senator? senator? senator?
- Senate Bill 511. Senate Bill 511.
- And then... >> Senator Ro... sure... >> ...and then Senator M.
- Uh, Senator Tim Lang from Senate District 2. Um, I introduced Senate Bill 542.
- hearing on Senate Bill 635. hearing on Senate Bill 635.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/21/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we would appreciate following the Senate hearing rules. Don't repeat what others have said.
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rules - Senator Birds. Senator Birds.
- Senator Ruth Ward from Senate District 8 Senator Ruth Ward from Senate District 8 and<00:45:18.240>
- >> Senator. >> Senator. >> Senator.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/21/2026)
Health and Human Services
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members of the committee, I'm Senator David Watters, District 4, to introduce Senate Bill 497
- And the office where Senator Waters and Senator Long is now going to become the new office for the COO
- He will move out of the clerk's office upstairs, and our Senate clerk will move into that Senate office
- Um, 205 here on the first floor currently where Senator Pearl and Senator McU are will become a hearing
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VT
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- offered by Senators Mley and Baruth. offered by Senators Mley and Baruth.
- Senator from Rutland. amendment? Senator from Rutland.
- >> Senator from Washington. >> Senator from Washington.
- >> Senator from Rutland. >> Senator from Rutland.
- >> Senator from Windsor. >> Senator from Windsor.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Jan 20th, 2026 at 03:06 pm
Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator. Chair recognizes the junior senator from the fifth. Thank you, Senator.
- Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Senator. Chair recognizes the Senator from Ohio. Thank you, Mr.
- Thanks, Senator. The Chair recognizes the Senator from Marion. Thank you.
- Thank you, Senator. The Chair recognizes the Senator from Brooke.
- The Chair recognizes the Senator from Marion. Will the Senator from Brooke yield?
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Jan 20th, 2026 at 11:01 am
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator. Senator from Greenbrier.
- Senator from Lincoln. Senator from Lincoln. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Senate Bill 207. Senate Bill 166 report will be received.
- Senator from Lewis asking unanimous consent that Senate Bill 510 through Senate Bill 548 be considered
- Under the rules of the Senate, the resolution will lie over one day. Motions. Petitions.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Education Committee in Session Jan 20th, 2026 at 09:19 am
Transcript Highlights:
- The question now is on the motion that Senate Bill 166 be reported to the full Senate with recommendation
- Senator from Wood. Question from counsel? So. Okay. Senator from Wood, question for counsel?
- Thank you, Senator. Senator from Wetzel. Thank you, Madam Chairman.
- Ultimately, myself and Senator Morris, we were having had… Ultimately, myself and Senator Morris, we
- I move that the committee substitute for Senate Bill 428 be reported to the full Senate with the recommendation
Summary:
The committee first heard a presentation from Tom Franta, founding executive director of the Mountaineer Charter School Alliance. He described the new nonprofit’s goals of supporting West Virginia charter schools through advocacy, legal and compliance assistance, shared operational services, professional development, communications, and network-building. Franta emphasized that charter schools face major facility and financing challenges, and he urged use of existing public buildings, low-interest revolving loans, credit enhancement tools through the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, and federal matching funds to help level the playing field for charter schools, including both brick-and-mortar and virtual schools.
Members asked about what he meant by “level the playing field,” and Franta said charter schools receive 99% of basic state aid but lack access to the full range of public education funding and dedicated facilities support, forcing them to divert dollars toward buildings rather than classrooms. He said the goal is to ensure parents choosing a public charter option can expect appropriate funding. After the presentation, the chair announced Senate Bill 171 was removed from the day’s agenda.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 166, which creates an exception to West Virginia Invest grant eligibility so individuals who already have a post-secondary degree may still receive support if pursuing an associate degree or certificate in emergency medical services. The committee reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and under the original double committee reference, first be referred to the Finance Committee.
Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 428, with a committee substitute that splits the bus operator title into three pay grades based on years of service and raises the cafeteria manager title from pay grade D to E. Senators asked whether duties would change; counsel and the sponsor said the bill is intended as a retention incentive, with no change in responsibilities, and that the fiscal note would remain the same. The committee adopted the committee substitute and then reported the bill to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation, again first referring it to the Finance Committee. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Physicians Address ICE Presence in Hospitals and Clinics - 01/20/26
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a state senator from Senate District 53.
- And with that, I will invite Senator Ma... Uh, thank you everyone for being here today.
- I'm Senator Elise Man, Senate District 50, and I am a family medicine and ER physician.
Summary:
At this meeting, Senator Matt Klein and a group of Minnesota physicians and medical organizations described what they said was escalating ICE activity in and around hospitals and clinics, and argued it is deterring patients from seeking care and interfering with medical work. Speakers from emergency medicine, pediatrics, the Minnesota Medical Association, obstetrics/gynecology, and family medicine said patients are avoiding appointments, missing follow-up care, and in some cases suffering serious harm because of fear of detention or family separation. They emphasized that emergency departments and other health care settings should remain safe spaces where care is based on medical need, not immigration status.
Several speakers gave examples they said showed actual patient harm, including missed prenatal and pediatric visits, delayed treatment leading to sepsis, perforated colon, burst appendix, and a patient with cancer who was detained and moved without medications. Pediatric and OB/GYN speakers focused on trauma to children and families, including fear of bringing children to appointments, requests for home births, and patients refusing transfer for higher-level care. Family medicine and emergency physicians also said staff morale is low, some workers are afraid to come in, and the situation is affecting diverse health care teams across the state.
The discussion also touched on legal and policy questions. Speakers said they have tried calling police, hospital administration, and security to remove ICE agents from private patient areas, but reported that agents refused to leave. They said ICE may be allowed in public spaces but should not be in patient rooms or during private exams, and suggested there may be a role for legislation to codify best practices for law enforcement interactions in health care settings. No votes were taken; the meeting consisted of testimony, questions from reporters, and calls for collaboration and for ICE to stop enforcement activity in health care settings.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions - 01/20/2026
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to acknowledge our committee members that serve are Senator Cleare, Senator Ramos, Senator Skoufis
- , our ranking member, Senator Mario Mattera, as well as Senator Martins.
- Senate Bill 1336 by Senator Parker.
- Senator Martins, second by Senator Mattera. Any opposed?
- The Senate Bill 5551, sponsored by Senator Clare.
Summary:
The Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions met for its first convening of the 2026 session and confirmed quorum. The chair emphasized transparency in state agencies and utilities, particularly the Public Service Commission, and referenced prior work on utility affordability, nominations, and chaptered bills from the previous session.
The committee considered eight bills. It advanced S.373, which would bar confidentiality and nondisclosure provisions in certain state and municipal contracts; S.1336, creating a New York State Digital Equity Plan and ConnectAll Digital Equity Grant Program; and S.2324, requiring Attorney General and Comptroller review of certain state or public authority real property sales over $250,000. It also moved S.2459 to restore earlier Public Authorities Control Board oversight provisions, and S.3736 to increase information provided to PACB members before project funding votes.
Additional bills reported to the floor included S.4071A, clarifying that stormwater is included in the definition of sewage for certain water and sewer authorities; S.4576A, establishing a procedure for appointing a president or chairperson upon vacancy and correcting gendered language; and S.5551, requiring recording and public posting of certain Empire State Development public hearings. The bills were moved, seconded, and reported out, with several passing unanimously and at least one receiving a negative vote or abstention noted in the record.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Social Services - 01/20/2026
Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Kavanagh, Senator Weik, anyone want to say a few words?
- Senator Murray and Senator Weik without rec. Any without rec?
- Senator Murray and Senator Weik without rec. And the bill is reported.
- Motion by Senator Caldow. Second by Senator Clare. or You have a motion? Motion by Senator Caldorn.
- Senate Bill 8570 by Senator Prasad.
Summary:
The Social Services Committee met for its first meeting of the session, with Chair Senator Roxanne Persaud noting a quorum and reviewing the committee’s prior-year activity. She said the committee handled 87 referred bills in 2025, reported 31, passed 25 committee bills in the Senate, and saw five bills pass both houses, with two signed and three vetoed. She also highlighted stakeholder workshops and hearings on rental assistance, youth employment, and human trafficking in the transportation sector, and said the annual report would be posted soon.
The committee then heard from Paul Brady of the New York Public Welfare Association and Dave Lucas of the New York State Association of Counties. They focused on federal and state budget pressures, including the HHS withholding letter, TANF, child care, Social Services Block Grant funding, and the implications of HR1 for SNAP and Medicaid work requirements. They warned about staffing shortages, county budget strain, and the need for more time, training, and technology to implement new requirements. Both also emphasized housing instability, supporting rental assistance and shelter-related programs, and Brady urged attention to shelter allowances and safety-net cost sharing.
The committee reported several bills to Finance: S.180B to increase enhanced residential care eligibility amounts; S.182 to raise the federal poverty level threshold for a one-time income disregard after job entry; S.184 to establish a full-year youth and young adult employment immersion program, with members questioning how it would be funded; S.1465 to implement an electronic benefit transfer system, which members strongly supported as a fraud-prevention measure; S.3787 to eliminate rent for homeless shelters; and S.7730 to authorize reimbursement for shelters housing a single individual in a double-occupancy room. The committee also advanced S.8570, creating a Fiscal Cliff Task Force to study public assistance program funding shortfalls, despite discussion of prior gubernatorial vetoes of similar measures. All bills were reported, and the meeting adjourned.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education - 01/20/2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And from the minority, we have Senator Griffo, the ranking member, Senator Oberacker, and Senator Murray
- The first bill on the agenda is Senate Bill 607. Senate Bill 607, by Senator Stavisky, Jan.
- Next bill on the agenda is Senate Bill 1703. Senate Bill 1703, by Senator Wynn, General Lee.
- Senator Murray and Senator Oberacker. I think Senator Griffo. Without recommendation.
- Senator Griffo. The bill will be reported to the Rules Committee.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Higher Education held its first meeting, chaired by Senator Toby Stavisky, with a quorum present and members/staff introduced at the outset. The committee considered six bills covering professional licensing and health-related scope-of-practice issues, including licensure of dietitians and nutritionists (S.607), grandfathered engineering companies seeking geology authority (S.620B), pharmacist administration of contraceptive injections (S.1703), licensure of genetic counselors (S.309), dentists administering HPV vaccinations (S.4548), and confidentiality on mifepristone/misoprostol prescription labels (S.8656). Support and opposition memos were noted where available, including support from the Greater New York Hospital Association for S.607 and S.309, opposition from the Medical Society of the State of New York to S.607, and support from the New York State Council of Professional Geologists for S.620B.
Each bill was moved, seconded, and approved by the committee, generally with some members voting no or abstaining/without recommendation on certain measures. S.607, S.620B, S.309, and S.4548 were reported to the floor, while S.1703 and S.8656 were reported to the Rules Committee. For S.620B, the committee noted a requested amendment to change the effective date from immediate to 18 months after enactment, to be handled on the floor. The meeting concluded at 12:40 p.m.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation - 01/20/2026
Environmental Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- I am New York State Senator Pete Harckham.
- We're also joined by Senator May, Senator Bynoe, and Senator Fahy. And I think that's it.
- All right, Senator May. We have a second from Senator Fahy and Senator Bynoe. Thank you very much.
- Senator Bynoe moved, seconded by Senator May, and I also saw Senator Hinchey's hand there.
- Senator Hinchey, seconded by Senator Bynoe. All in favor? Any without rec? Any nays?
Summary:
The New York State Senate Environmental Conservation Committee held its first standing committee meeting of the year, led by Chair Pete Harckham and Ranking Member Dan Stec. Harckham opened by emphasizing the committee’s productive, cordial approach and noted that federal environmental policy changes may require the state to take on more responsibility. Stec highlighted a potential area of future work involving constitutional amendments related to closed prisons in the Adirondacks and other Forest Preserve counties, framing it as both an environmental and economic issue.
The committee then took up a 15-bill agenda of repasses, with members generally offering brief comments and moving the bills forward. Measures advanced included bills on wild or exotic animals, a parkland alienation exemption for renewable energy projects, civil penalties, surveillance cameras, lifetime licenses for honorably discharged disabled veterans, coal tar in pavement products, toxic substances in playground surfacing, toxic air contaminants, fee disposition, major project public participation in disadvantaged communities, PFAS discharge disclosure, license fee waivers for certain first responders, emergency additions to invasive species lists, and a bottle redemption fraud task force. Most bills advanced unanimously or with little opposition; the civil penalty bill and the coal tar bill each drew one nay, and one bill on fee disposition was referred to Finance.
During discussion of the PFAS disclosure bill, Senator May said DEC had recently issued new guidance on PFAS disclosure in wastewater treatment, but argued the bill was still needed because it would apply more comprehensively to all SPDES permit holders statewide. The meeting concluded with Harckham thanking members and staff, asking legislators to submit new bills or completed work for committee review, and directing them to send materials to Marie Kelly and counsel staff for follow-up.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Moved by Senator Sepúlveda, second by Senator Ortt, second by Senator Bado.
- Moved by Senator Tedisco, second by Senator Fernandez.
- Moved by Senator Fernandez, second by Senator Myrie.
- In favor of Senator Sepúlveda, Senator Bado, Senator Myrie, Senator Tedisco, and Senator Mayer.
- Moved by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Myrie. In favor, Senator Myrie.
Summary:
The meeting was a committee vote session on a large slate of bills, with members repeatedly moving and seconding measures and then reporting them out. The bills covered a wide range of subject areas, including Education Law, Insurance Law, Internal Revenue Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Social Services Law, Executive Law, Financial Services Law, Tax Law, and other state law provisions. Many of the items were identified by bill number and sponsor, and the chair noted each one as reported after the vote.
Most of the measures were approved with broad support, often described as “in favor” or “all in favor,” though several were noted as having some opposition or abstentions. A few bills drew more mixed responses, but the transcript does not indicate any bill being defeated; instead, the recurring action was that the bills were reported out of committee. Senators mentioned in motions and seconds included Sepúlveda, Ortt, Bado, Tedisco, Fernandez, Myrie, Harckham, Mayer, Liu, Comrie, Griffo, Gallivan, Sanders, and others.
The session ended with the statement that none of the reported bills would be taken up on the floor that day. No substantive debate or testimony is included in the transcript, only motions, seconds, vote outcomes, and reporting actions on the listed bills.
NY
Summary:
The meeting transcript provided contains only the single character “1” and does not include any legislative discussion, bill references, testimony, motions, or votes. As a result, there is no substantive committee or floor activity to summarize.
No actions were taken and no topics were identified from the provided text.
NH
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right. - Senator Rashard, please. Senator Rashard, please.
- Denise Rashardi, State Senator, District 9. This is Senate Bill 560.
NH
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- I am Senator Ruth Ward, representing this Senate District 8, and I am here to introduce Senate Bill 432
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to okay, the Senate rules ask you not to okay, the Senate rules ask you not - Um any questions from the senators? senators? senators?
- Senator Lang. session. Senator Lang.
- And Senator Rosal, I will look at the rules to see if there's at least some kind of provision where the
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/20/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, before I ask for questions, there are Senate rules about testifying, and they are on the Senate website
- The rules are there, and please try to observe them. Senators, do you have any questions? Okay.
- Senate Election Law Committee or an election official, and you weren't aware of all the rules, you probably
- Remember, part of the Senate rules is not repeating, but we'll start at the top.
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rules Remember, part of the Senate rules Remember, part of the Senate rules
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/20/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, senators.
- Thank you, senators.
- Thank you, Senator. Any >> All right. Thank you, Senator. Any questions? questions?
- >> Senator<00:28:26.320>
Waters. >> Senator Waters. >> Senator Waters. - Senate Bill 443 ensures DES has appropriate rulemaking authority to update rules as environmental practices