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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Colleagues on the other side wanted to really emphasize the fentanyl piece, that fentanyl can't be in
  • You can't have fentanyl as a child care provider in your home. So that is why that is in there.
  • I do have a question because we do know there are prescribed medications that are fentanyl patches that
  • Colleagues on the other side wanted to just really emphasize the fentanyl piece that fentanyl can't be
  • You can't have fentanyl as a child care provider in your home. So that is why that is in there.
Keywords: 904, all
Summary: The committee first addressed procedural issues, explaining that several bills had been removed from the day’s agenda because the committee did not yet have possession of the bills, and then unanimously waived the five-day notice rule for Substitute House Bills 1705 and 32010. The committee then heard Substitute House Bill 2219, which would give child care providers more flexibility by extending mixed-age classroom periods, waive repeat DCYF orientation requirements for experienced providers in certain circumstances, and add explicit licensing language requiring zero tolerance for high-potency synthetic opioids and fentanyl residue in licensed child care spaces. The bill sponsor and supporters said the measure would ease staffing pressures, help providers take breaks, and reduce duplicative regulation; one senator raised a question about how the fentanyl language would affect prescribed medications. Testimony was strongly supportive, and the bill was presented as a low-cost, practical workforce measure. The committee then heard Engross Substitute House Bill 1795, a narrower version of a long-running proposal to reduce restraint and isolation in public schools and other public educational settings. Staff explained that the bill would prohibit dangerous mechanical and chemical restraints and restraints that restrict breathing or blood flow, bar planned isolation in IEPs and 504 plans, limit new construction or remodeling of isolation rooms for that purpose, and require restraint/isolation data to be published in a format suitable for trend analysis. The prime sponsor described the bill as a compromise shaped by stakeholder negotiations and said it preserves current isolation law while clarifying restraint definitions and limiting harmful practices. Members asked about the bill’s effect on in-school suspension, room clears, special education placements, early learning programs, and training needs; the sponsor and staff said the bill does not prohibit existing practices like supervised in-school suspension and that broader training provisions were removed because of fiscal constraints. Public testimony on HB 1795 was largely supportive, with advocates, parents, disability rights groups, and education organizations arguing that isolation and restraint are traumatic, disproportionately used on students with disabilities and students of color, and should be reduced or eliminated. Several witnesses cited successful district demonstration projects, including major reductions in restraint and isolation in Auburn and other districts, and said the bill is a needed step toward safer, more supportive schools. Some educators and paraeducators supported the bill’s narrow prohibitions but warned that schools need more staffing, specialist support, and professional development to safely manage students in crisis. The hearing closed without a vote, and the chair indicated the committee was adjourned after testimony concluded.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 4, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's why I introduced legislation to stop fentanyl, to address the public health nursing crisis, to ensure
  • It's why I introduced legislation to stop fentanyl, to address the public health nursing crisis, to ensure
  • </c><04:17:00.960><c> This</c><04:17:01.199><c> bill</c><04:17:01.439><c> is</c> fight the fentanyl crisis
  • This bill is fight the fentanyl crisis.
  • Let's stem the tide of the growing fentanyl crisis and let's save lives. Thank you, Mr.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 16th, 2026 at 07:10 pm

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And sometimes that substance abuse those families are struggling with is fentanyl or things like fentanyl
  • Speaker, we can't allow any adult to bring in any kind of trank or fentanyl or fentanyl residue into
  • crisis.
  • Speaker, if you're smoking fentanyl... Mr.
  • exposed to fentanyl and had to be revived?
Summary: The House first took up House Bill 2156, which would expand the Attorney General’s investigative authority, especially for organized retail crime and related economic and financial crimes. Members debated a series of amendments on training standards, background checks, warrant service, scope limits, and definitions. Some amendments were adopted, including provisions clarifying electronic service of search warrants, background-check expectations, decertification standards, and a definition of economic and financial crimes; others were rejected or ruled out of scope. The bill was then amended, advanced, and passed 54-43. The House then considered several other measures. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2219 on child care operational efficiency passed overwhelmingly after amendments addressing opioid-related safety standards in licensed child care settings. House Bill 2124, adjusting the lump-sum retirement allowance threshold, passed unanimously. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266, dealing with permanent supportive housing, traditional housing, and indoor emergency shelters, was amended to add local notice, transparency, community meeting, and siting protections, then passed 56-40. The chamber also passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1784, which updates certified medical assistant supervision rules for diagnostic radiologic procedures, by 96-0. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2523, codifying the Community Reinvestment Program, passed 88-9 after amendments adding accountability and local-government provisions. House Bill 2113, clarifying supervision authority for diagnostic radiologic procedures in rural hospitals, passed 97-0. House Bill 2632, modernizing statutory terminology by replacing “alien” with “non-citizen,” passed 58-39. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2476, expanding theater seating rules for venues serving alcohol, passed 81-50. The House then began House Bill 2320 on regulating firearms manufacturing involving 3D printing and CNC milling; several narrowing amendments were rejected, a striking amendment was adopted, and debate continued with supporters citing ghost-gun risks and opponents raising constitutional concerns.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Among those is addressing the overdose crisis in our state.
  • Now what we're seeing is that the purity of fentanyl has increased.
  • Now what we're seeing is that the purity of fentanyl has increased. overdoses.
  • Now what we're seeing is that the purity of fentanyl has increased.
  • And fentanyl is the leading drug involved in overdoses.
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 12, the physical therapy licensure compact. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would increase access to care and help recruit physical therapists in New Mexico, especially in rural areas and for neurodivergent patients. Support came from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Desert States Physical Therapy Network, Think New Mexico, the state Health Care Authority, and Americans for Autism Advocacy. A trial lawyer raised concerns about immunity, venue, and loser-pays language, and committee members discussed whether New Mexico-specific amendments would be accepted by the compact commission. Two amendments were adopted, including clarifying language on background checks, data, federal court standing, and repeal procedures, plus an immunity-related amendment. The bill was then reported out with a 9-0 due pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 10, the physician assistant interstate compact. Supporters again emphasized workforce shortages, telehealth access, and the need to join the compact to qualify for Rural Health Transformation Program funding. The Health Care Authority said the compact was part of New Mexico’s commitments tied to federal funding, and a trial lawyer again raised concerns about loser-pays language. Two amendments were adopted to clarify New Mexico’s authority over reproductive and gender-affirming care issues, confidentiality of New Mexico licensee data, joint investigations, and contingent repeal procedures. After discussion about malpractice exposure, oversight, and the need for compact commission approval of language changes, the bill received an 8-0 due pass recommendation. House Bill 34, dealing with school nurse licensure provisions, was presented as a cleanup bill to clarify implementation issues from last session. The changes would add charter schools, align contract language with teacher contracts, and adjust supervision and evaluation rules for tiered school nurses in small districts. The New Mexico School Nurses Association supported the bill, and it passed unanimously with an 8-0 due pass recommendation. The committee also heard Senate Memorial 21, which would direct the Department of Health to study overdose prevention centers and other harm reduction strategies. Supporters from the ACLU, All Safe New Mexico, the Drug Policy Alliance, and Families and Youth Innovations Plus argued that New Mexico’s overdose crisis remains severe and that evidence-based interventions could save lives and connect people to treatment. The Department of Health provided background on overdose trends and said it was neutral but available for technical questions. After discussion about fentanyl trends, drug prices, and public health approaches, the memorial was approved on a 7-1 due pass vote. The committee also announced that Senate Bill 130 would be rolled over to Sunday’s meeting because a new substitute needed review.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Human Services Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • and died from fentanyl toxicity.
  • Fentanyl exposure once, that's a serious concern.
  • And again, it's targeted towards fentanyl, which is a crisis of ours that we all have.
  • Is targeted towards fentanyl, which is a crisis of ours that we all have to face in this state and across
  • I understand fentanyl is very deadly. I get that.
Keywords: 914, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, America has an affordability crisis.
  • crisis, on the fact that 100,000 Americans are dying of fentanyl.
  • Do you really think that Canada was our fentanyl problem?
  • crisis that has been causing deaths.
  • They hate fentanyl just as much as we hate fentanyl. hate fentanyl.
Summary: The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 7, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • They never tested for fentanyl. They never tested for fentanyl.
  • Fentanyl is in everything.
  • Both of you lost someone to fentanyl poisoning, and I am so sorry.
  • Had the hospital tested him for fentanyl, I died alone.
  • Both of you lost someone to fentanyl poisoning, and I am so sorry.
Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee heard and passed several bills. HB 293 would codify the Office of Faith and Community in the Executive Office of the Governor, create a liaison and advisory council, and was supported by faith-based and nonprofit groups; some members questioned possible duplication with existing services and the source of any future funding, but the bill passed 24-0. CS/HB 547 would create an exception to the 30-day notice requirement before hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers sell medical debt when the debt buyer agrees not to use interest, fees, or extraordinary collection actions and must return charity-care-eligible debt; it passed unanimously after brief support testimony. CS/HB 1553 would require reporting of uterine fibroid data to the Department of Health to create a de-identified public database and reauthorize funding for implementation; it also passed 24-0, with members noting the earlier database mandate had not been carried out. The committee then took up CS/HB 1195, “Gage’s Law,” which would require hospitals and hospital-based emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine drug screens for suspected overdose or poisoning cases. The bill was presented as a response to overdose deaths and the need to better detect fentanyl, and emotional testimony from a parent described a son’s death after a hospital did not test for fentanyl. Members from both parties spoke in strong support, emphasizing stigma, the need for better treatment and data, and the potential to save lives; the bill passed 24-0. CS/HB 47 on child care and early learning providers would streamline inspections, speed background screening, offer free online training/testing, update definitions, protect certain family child care homes from insurance issues, and create a license-exempt category for employer-provided child care; after questions about parent notice, database listing, background checks, and insurance, an amendment was adopted and the bill passed 24-0 as amended. Finally, CS/HB 647 would allow advanced practice registered nurses to sign death certificates in hospice settings, addressing delays that can leave families waiting to complete burial arrangements. Support testimony came from advocacy and hospice groups, and members cited the bill’s importance for families and religious burial timelines. The bill passed 23-0. The committee then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Edpol Committee Meeting - 2025-03-19

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Violence of any kind, and the fact that we can help students who are struggling in crisis, I think is
  • Fentanyl itself is not typically sought out by its users.
  • Fentanyl does not discriminate, and it can take from anybody.
  • We had a conversation about this issue and the opioid crisis.
  • [The speaker] knows how corrosive Minnesota's chronic absenteeism crisis is.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 03/24/25

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:22:07.920><c> because</c> media plays in this crisis because media plays in this crisis because
  • </c><01:35:52.960><c> and</c> unfortunately it contains fentanyl and unfortunately it contains fentanyl
  • Um, don't use the word crisis lightly, but we have an attendance crisis in Minnesota.
  • Um, don't use the word crisis lightly, but we have an attendance crisis in Minnesota.
  • we have an word crisis lightly, but we have an attendance<01:59:41.280><c> crisis</c><01:59:41.599><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Crime and Public Safety Jan 20th, 2026

Crime and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • . ...drug overdoses, and the vast majority of those were mixed with fentanyl.
  • I'm on the board of directors of Lost Voices of Fentanyl, the largest fentanyl awareness group.
  • This public safety crisis is no longer limited to the substance use community.
  • This public safety crisis is no longer limited to the substance use community.
  • But he smoked a joint laced with fentanyl, and now he's dead.
Keywords: 959, house, all
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • We know that we're a high-fentanyl state.
  • So fentanyl is a scourge across the entire country. Arizona is an especially impacted state.
  • Over half of the fentanyl that comes into the country, comes to impacted state over half of the fentanyl
  • Get the killer that is fentanyl off our streets. I vote yes. Vice Chair Carter. Mr.
  • Also, this has created quite a vacancy crisis.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures. HCR 2059, a resolution reaffirming support for county sheriffs and recognizing their constitutional authority, drew debate over language describing sheriffs’ authority as “supreme” or “supreme constitutional.” Supporters said it was a tribute to sheriffs’ work, especially in rural areas, while opponents objected to the phrasing as tied to fringe legal theories. The resolution passed with a do-pass recommendation, 8-3. HB 2811 was presented as closing a gap in Arizona law by making interference with a lawful arrest involving violence or threats of violence a felony under obstructing governmental operations. Supporters said it would clarify the law and align it more closely with federal standards; opponents argued the conduct was already covered by existing resisting-arrest and hindering statutes and that the bill was duplicative and confusing. The bill received a do-pass recommendation, 8-4. HB 4129 would create a Department of Public Safety mental health and wellness program for law enforcement officers and appropriate $15 million for confidential counseling, peer support, family counseling, telehealth, and related services, with some funding reserved for smaller agencies. The sponsor and supporters emphasized officer trauma and suicide prevention, while opponents said similar services already exist and raised cost concerns. Before a final vote, the sponsor requested the bill be held for further work, and the committee agreed. The committee also advanced HB 2270, which expands protections for county seals, logos, insignia, and related identifiers and gives sheriffs exclusive authority over naming and dissolving posses. Sheriffs and county officials said the bill was needed after disputes over posse names and branding; critics warned the language was too broad and could raise First Amendment and due process concerns. The bill passed 12-1. HB 2416, appropriating $20 million for local border support and law enforcement costs related to drug trafficking, smuggling, prosecution, detention, and equipment, also passed after testimony both for and against the funding, 7-5. HB 4018, a strike-everything amendment clarifying sheriffs’ authority over volunteer posses and reserves, passed 10-0 after testimony from sheriffs’ office staff and a member of the public who opposed expanded use of armed volunteers. HB 2253, barring retaliation against employees who testify in law-enforcement disciplinary appeal proceedings, passed unanimously after an amendment removed language voiding restrictive policies. The committee then began hearing HB 4044, which would create a Public Safety Parity Fund using investment earnings from the state rainy day fund to pay DPS and corrections salaries, with the sponsor saying he intended to remove the forfeiture component before floor consideration.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Health and Human Services Feb 2nd, 2026 at 08:33 am

House Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are they not doing 24-hour crisis intervention.
  • And searching for solutions in unyielding CYFD crisis.
  • The defendant knew it was fentanyl or believed it to be fentanyl or believed it to be some drug Or other
  • is fentanyl right now.
  • So, like, if a 19-year-old says, 'I'm going to sell you' medical fentanyl or whatever it might be.
Keywords: 996, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 26th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Fentanyl continues to be one of the deadliest threats in our state.
  • HB 1837 responds to this crisis by establishing a fentanyl enforcement training program for local law
  • I was the mother who had never heard of illicit fentanyl. Fentanyl came into...
  • Fentanyl came into our country, and it wasn't talked about.
  • A PG-1B is a fentanyl classification that's all on its own.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/12/2025)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> 2022 the uh New Hampshire's 988 crisis 2022 the uh New Hampshire's 988 crisis and<00:06:39.440><
  • </c><00:06:53.360><c> still</c> heard of 988 or when in crisis still heard of 988 or when in crisis still
  • </c> they do um send out um a mobile crisis they do um send out um a mobile crisis worker<00:09:46.880
  • </c><00:17:39.360><c> calls</c> related Behavioral Health crisis calls related Behavioral Health crisis
  • Of course, if there's a crisis where it is a rescue line, and if there's a crisis that needed 911, we
Keywords: 1189, house, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget REVISED: SB1403 - ADDED TO AGENDA Apr 14th, 2026

Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • This will ensure a sustainable behavioral health crisis response system across Oklahoma.
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 1319, which would create a Corporation Commission process to help residential homeowners whose homes are contaminated by brine, oil, or other substances tied to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Members discussed a subcommittee amendment that removed an appropriation because the bill had already been funded elsewhere, and several questions focused on whether the measure was a state-funded bridge for rare cases where no liable party is immediately identifiable. The bill was advanced on a 23-3 vote. The committee then approved several other measures with little or no debate: SB 1369 to create a protected revolving fund for the 988 mental health lifeline; SB 1378 to create an Olympic Fund for Oklahoma City’s 2028 Olympic preparations; SB 1379 to establish a two-year grant pilot for victims of labor and sex trafficking; SB 1309 to increase the Rhodes Fund reserve for debt service; SB 1330 to change compensation for the pardon and parole board director and members to an attendance-based structure; SB 1546 to allow private donations for the Inspired to Teach program and rename it Next Ed; and SB 1403 to update the Quality Jobs Program, including adding certain transportation-related industries and tightening eligibility if a credit is unused for three years. These bills all received due-pass recommendations, with votes ranging from unanimous to 23-2. The committee also considered SB 1481, which adds 20 minutes of daily recess, and members noted that similar bills were moving through the process and that the bill did not clearly address whether the added recess counts as instructional time. It passed 25-0. Finally, SB 1122, a broadband tax-policy cleanup bill, drew questions about its fiscal impact on local governments and counties; the presenter said municipalities would not be affected because they do not levy ad valorem taxes, though the measure could reduce revenue for other taxing entities by about $20 million statewide. That bill passed 23-1. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming appropriations meetings and adjournment.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/23/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, as you know, we are facing a severe affordable crisis for homeownership and for actual dwellings.
  • On the one hand, it was brought up that this bill will help solve our housing crisis.
  • We didn't get into a housing crisis because we didn't have ADUs.
  • That's why I say ADUs are not there to help solve the homeless crisis, not there to solve the housing
  • crisis.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 2410 relating to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Testifiers from HTDC and the Hawaii Food Industry Association stood on written testimony, and members discussed the funding request, which was described as $1 million each for three programs, for a total of $3 million. The measure appeared to have broad support, with no opposition noted. The committee then took up HB 2235 HD1 on the military and community relations office, where Lori Moore of MACC asked for additional funding to support local businesses and education-to-career initiatives statewide. Members asked about the amount, and the request was identified as $1.3 million total. HB 904 on space operations followed, with three supporters and one opponent, though no substantive testimony was captured beyond the vote counts. HB 2201 on state enterprise zones drew testimony from Georgia Skinner of DBEDT’s Creative Industries division, who said the measure would build on a well-run enterprise zone program and help make Hawaii’s film industry more competitive. Tom Yamashita of the Tax Foundation also provided comments. The committee then considered HB 2349 relating to DCCA and DBEDT coordination; DCCA explained it already provides links and information to DBEDT programs, while DBEDT argued that direct data sharing would allow more proactive outreach. Members raised privacy and cost concerns, and DBEDT said it would consider opt-in collection and acknowledged system changes and possible funding needs. The committee also heard two tax credit bills. HB 1972 HD1, on a caregiver tax credit, received strong support from AARP, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and others, who described caregivers as an “invisible workforce” and argued the credit would help families keep loved ones at home and reduce financial strain. The Tax Foundation suggested a grant or subsidy program might be more efficient than a tax credit and raised concerns about debarment provisions. HB 20007 HD1, on the household and dependent care services tax credit, also drew strong support from public health and family advocacy groups, who said Hawaii families face some of the nation’s highest child care costs and that the bill would better reflect current expenses; the Tax Foundation again raised technical concerns about complexity and debarment. Members asked about fiscal impacts, and testimony indicated the current credit costs about $6 million, with the bill expected to increase that amount. The committee then moved on to HB 2385 HD1 on housing, where the Deputy Attorney General began presenting written comments on whether the bill limits county authority.