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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources May 27th, 2026

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • out there, and they came and met with us and visited with the hunters and kind of came up with this
  • And Wildlife and Fisheries about looking at the duck flyway and how it's handled in the Midwest, and
  • safety.
  • safety and boating.
  • That's what it does, and I think that would be a good thing for us to kind of help them navigate safety
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 4th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Family Services and the Louisiana Department of Health.
  • Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure relative to compensation for victims of criminal offenses, to
  • Referred to Health and Welfare.
  • Referred to Health and Welfare.
  • Referred to Health and Welfare. Reports of committees.
Bills: SR107, SCR53, SCR54, SCR55, SCR12, HB167, HB181, HB243, HB316, HB321, HB335, HB492, HB578, HB624, HB708, HB864, HB906, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB1005, HB1032, HB1077, HB1095, HB1104, HB1118, HB1157, HB1187, HB1189, HB1195, HB1198, HB1220, HB221, HCR58, SB283, SB338, SB488, SB520, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB972, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, SB68, SB76, SB149, SB191, SB196, SB318, SB162, SB382, SCR33, SCR30, SB112, SB194, SB307, SB341, SB346, SB363, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, SB513, SB408, SB131, SB145, SB333, SB464, SB466, SB500, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB312, SB319, SB323, SB369, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB501, HCR14, HB537, HB652, HB653, HB661, HB726, HB756, HB851, HB964, HB966, HB34, HB35, HB48, HB474, HB553, HB758, HB852, HB10, HB16, HB36, HB44, HB46, HB52, HB61, HB78, HB98, HB102, HB124, HB126, HB131, HB135, HB141, HB142, HB164, HB170, HB171, HB179, HB194, HB231, HB245, HB280, HB292, HB294, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB199, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB119, HB129, HB677, HB850
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 4th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 227 by Representative Ventrella is an act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure and the Code
  • baby care initiative, to protect health care data, and to provide for definitions.
  • , the Children's Code, and Titles 1, 4, 9, 13, 22, 47, 49, 51, and 56 relative to use of terms to provide
  • and the Code of Criminal Procedure relative to compensation for victims of criminal offenses and to
  • real estate investment trusts, referred to Health and Welfare.
Bills: SR107, SCR53, SCR54, SCR55, SCR12, HB167, HB181, HB243, HB316, HB321, HB335, HB492, HB578, HB624, HB708, HB864, HB906, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB1005, HB1032, HB1077, HB1095, HB1104, HB1118, HB1157, HB1187, HB1189, HB1195, HB1198, HB1220, HB221, HCR58, SB283, SB338, SB488, SB520, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB972, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, SB68, SB76, SB149, SB191, SB196, SB318, SB162, SB382, SCR33, SCR30, SB112, SB194, SB307, SB341, SB346, SB363, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, SB513, SB408, SB131, SB145, SB333, SB464, SB466, SB500, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB312, SB319, SB323, SB369, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB501, HCR14, HB537, HB652, HB653, HB661, HB726, HB756, HB851, HB964, HB966, HB34, HB35, HB48, HB474, HB553, HB758, HB852, HB10, HB16, HB36, HB44, HB46, HB52, HB61, HB78, HB98, HB102, HB124, HB126, HB131, HB135, HB141, HB142, HB164, HB170, HB171, HB179, HB194, HB231, HB245, HB280, HB292, HB294, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB199, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB119, HB129, HB677, HB850
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a guest minister’s prayer and pledge, and then proceeded through the journal, legislative bureau report, and a large number of bills and resolutions. Several Senate resolutions and concurrent resolutions were introduced or laid over, including measures recognizing individuals and events, commemorating the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, and creating or referring study and memorial resolutions. The House also sent over multiple bills, which were introduced and referred to the appropriate committees, covering topics such as court filings, travel reimbursement, public assistance integrity, pregnancy and baby care data protections, alcohol permits, capital-case intellectual disability procedures, and pharmacy benefit manager transparency. The chamber then considered House-returned Senate bills. SB 68, a constitutional amendment concerning Louisiana Supreme Court jurisdiction over attorney disciplinary matters, failed to receive the required votes on concurrence after a 24-10 vote, though the author gave notice. SB 76, dealing with child custody modification standards, was concurred in unanimously. SB 149, on general obligation bond bid requirements, had House amendments rejected and was sent to conference. SB 191, concerning ad valorem tax notice procedures, and SB 196, extending the appeal period for tax assessments, were both concurred in. SB 318, on publication of the tax exemption budget and local reporting, was also concurred in unanimously. The Senate also suspended the rules to recall HB 1017 from the Retirement Committee and recommit it to Judiciary A. During personal privilege remarks, members highlighted Disability Awareness Day, recognized a local award recipient, and provided an update and prayer request for Senator Selders following surgery. The meeting concluded with committee announcements and adjournment to reconvene the following day.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 26th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He is a medical director of their clinic and the chair of their quality improvement and safety committee
  • Toby Keith sang about loving his Country and he lived it day in and day out.
  • connectivity, and intrastate commerce and growth, and finds it appropriate to designate an official
  • and received countless awards and honors for his musical achievements.
  • And whereas he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and recognition of his lasting
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health Committee Meeting - 2025-04-07

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And regardless of who's behind the money, it's the way that investors and owners exploit health care
  • Getting involved with health care, with capital improvements, and owning clinics and stuff like that.
  • And in our richly diverse communities' health and well-being.
  • We have been training businesses and health care providers.
  • In communities and health fairs, we ensure that we collect these products and test them.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/25

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC Public Hearing 03-03-2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
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  • And then also change it to specify that if the substantial interest is related to health or safety, the
  • And then also change it to specify that if the substantial interest is related to health or safety, the
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met in decision-making only session and took up a long list of Senate bills, mostly advancing them with either no amendments or committee amendments. Early measures included SB 888, which bars smart household security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent or a warrant, and SB 2479, which allows certain defendants to seek reduced sentences based on family violence, dating violence, or child abuse history; both were adopted, with SB 2479 amended for technical and procedural changes. The committee also adopted SB 2489 on invasive species provisions in Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity leases, SB 2519 on Law Enforcement Standards Board deadlines, SB 2521 and SB 2527 on CDL-related exemptions and training/policies for emergency personnel, and SB 2575 on firearm-related mandatory minimum penalties, which was amended to clarify scope and set a far-future effective date. Several transportation and public safety bills were also approved. SB 2591 created a Waikiki refuse-collection pilot program; SB 2611 expanded criminal trespass rules for school premises to weekends and holidays, though one member raised concerns about use of school property as a park; SB 2665 required driver-license renewal applicants with recent citations to complete a road-safety course, later narrowed to moving violations only; SB 2667 restricted towing vehicles from far-left lanes; SB 2695 clarified crosswalk duties; SB 2697 prohibited driving on shoulders except in limited cases; and SB 2812 required driver testing on dangers posed by larger vehicles, with court-ordered timing for re-examination. Most of these measures passed unanimously or with one or more members recording no votes or reservations, but they were still adopted. The committee also advanced SB 2713 on restricting certain pesticide use near elderly care facilities, SB 2730 on warrantless arrest and detention factors for petty misdemeanors and violations, SB 2765 on condominium foreclosure rental income, SB 2795 on flag display rights in housing associations with health and safety carve-outs, SB 2797 on gift card fraud, SB 2806 on real estate listing restrictions, SB 2818 on boating and ocean recreation penalties, SB 2835 on liquor licensing and education funding, SB 2849 on public meeting notice requirements, SB 2851 on a deafness designation for vehicle registration, SB 2896 lowering the commercial driving age to 18, SB 2922 on cooperative association definitions, SB 2970 on state contracting conflicts involving relatives, SB 2972 on temporary Oahu spearing restrictions for certain fish, and SB 2973 on banning jug-line fishing. A few bills drew objections over breadth or penalties, especially the boating and fishing measures, but the committee still adopted the recommendations. SB 2751 on workers’ compensation prescription drug rules was deferred indefinitely, and the meeting ended with the chair noting upcoming joint and committee meetings for the next day.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • Postpartum depression is a real and present danger to the health and lives of new mothers.
Summary: The Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board met on July 30, 2025, approved the June 25 minutes, and received a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislatures on Medicaid provisions in H.R. 1. The presentation outlined more than 20 Medicaid-related provisions, emphasizing that the largest federal savings come from work/community engagement requirements, changes to provider taxes, limits on state-directed payments, more frequent eligibility redeterminations for expansion populations, and related eligibility/enrollment changes. She said the fiscal effects are backloaded, with most reductions occurring in the later years of the 10-year window, and noted potential significant impacts on hospital payments and state financing. She also described new funding opportunities, including a $50 billion rural health transformation fund and a new home and community-based services waiver with associated grants. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on Kentucky’s pending community engagement 1115 waiver and how it would interact with the new federal requirements. Board members asked whether the waiver had been approved, what the cabinet’s contingency plan would be if CMS does not approve it, and what the timeline is for compliance. Cabinet representatives said the waiver has not yet been approved by CMS, remains under public comment, and that the state will wait for CMS guidance before moving forward; if needed, the state would amend the waiver or submit a new one. They said the work requirement must be in place by January 1, 2027, with a possible extension to 2028. Castanza also explained that expansion adults with incomes between 100% and 138% of the federal poverty level would face new cost-sharing requirements beginning October 1, 2028, and that eligibility redeterminations would move from annual to every six months starting January 1, 2027. She then walked through provider tax changes, including a moratorium on new provider taxes beginning October 1, 2026, and a phased reduction in the hold-harmless threshold for existing taxes beginning January 1, 2028, with exemptions for nursing facilities and ICF/IID providers. Board members questioned the timing and likely impact on Kentucky, and Castanza responded that the effect would depend on each tax’s current rate and would phase in over time.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • ' health and finances and the relationship between Access to healthy and nutritious food and an individual's
  • This addressing food deserts is a key public health issue, and thank you so much.
  • House Bill 231 because every family in Texas deserves the dignity and real choice and the right to health
  • Health Advisory Committee to advise HHSC as they consolidated the state's Women's Health Programs and
  • industry and make recommendations on best practices for women's health programs.
Bills: HB231
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 17th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, and floor leader.
  • And Mr. President, would you believe that the schools and?
  • The children love the local food they're getting, and that this is nutritious and good.
  • Leader and Mr. President.
  • and after economic development or Workforce and tourism starts as well.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure

Transportation & Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I believe that it's an issue that we can all agree on: public safety matters.
  • I did promote up to management, and now I am responsible for safety. My only measures...
  • We did promote up to management, and now I am responsible for safety. My only measures...
  • I take public safety very seriously, and I just appreciate you all for considering it today.
  • When I was generating this bill and drafting this bill, I was going through my own health issues, and
Summary: The committee first took up HB 2669, which would limit railroad train length to 8,500 feet on main and branch lines in Arizona. The sponsor and several supporters, including a Santa Cruz County fire captain and a BNSF engineer, argued that very long trains create public safety risks by blocking crossings, delaying EMS and fire response, and increasing the consequences of derailments involving hazardous materials. Union Pacific’s witness opposed the bill, saying train length does not cause derailments, that railroads already track crossings and train movement, and that shorter trains would increase congestion and delays. Members debated safety concerns versus interstate commerce and constitutional issues, then advanced the bill on a do-pass recommendation by roll call vote. The committee then considered HB 2369, as amended, which requires certain photo-enforcement citations to be signed by the presiding judge and allows electronic signatures. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by a Mesa issue involving about 40,000 citations that bore the wrong judge’s signature after a judge left the bench. A Mesa representative and a Paradise Valley court director testified that their photo-radar citations already include a judge’s signature, though the practice varies by court. Members discussed whether the requirement should apply only to photo enforcement, whether a designee should be allowed if a judge is unavailable, and whether the bill should be clarified further. The Martinez amendment was adopted, and the bill was returned with a do-pass recommendation. HB 2256, a technical cleanup measure for salvage auction dealers, was then approved. The bill allows a salvage auction dealer to obtain title to a vehicle abandoned after an insurance claim is denied or unpaid, and sets notice and title-release procedures; the amendment refined how an insurance company may request actions regarding a salvage vehicle and payment of storage fees. A CoPart representative said the change would streamline handling of total-loss vehicles when coverage is denied or the owner cannot be located. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a do-pass recommendation. The committee also approved HCM 2007, which urges renaming sections of State Route 69 to honor veterans from five wars, after members discussed adding World War I to the memorial. HB 2772, which would place a pre-hospital medical care directive indicator on driver licenses or ID cards, generated extensive discussion about DNR/advance directive language, first-responder liability, good Samaritan protections, and whether the designation should be handled through a hospital-style advance directive instead. The sponsor said he was willing to work on amendments and broader stakeholder input, and the committee recessed and then held the bill for later consideration. Separately, HCR 2004, which would prohibit photo enforcement systems such as speed and red-light cameras if approved by voters, was heard with strong opposition from Scottsdale Police, who said photo enforcement reduces collisions and serious injuries and should remain a local decision; supporters argued the systems raise due process concerns and do not stop dangerous driving. The transcript ends during that debate, before a final committee action on the resolution.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • and safety of our citizens.
  • doing is creating a bigger problem: a problem for public safety, a problem for health and wellness, a
  • It will open up an entire new set of health and safety concerns.
  • From a public health and safety standpoint, there is potential—although it may be unsafe to mix them.
  • and Safety Code.
Bills: HB28, SB3, SB 3
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We care deeply about public health and safety.
  • drugs, two things that actually do pose a serious threat to public health and safety.
  • I would like to see safety and access to a safe product and environment, safety and access due to economic
  • compromising safety and equity.
  • prescription drugs—two things that actually do pose a serious threat to public health and safety.
Bills: SB 3, HB28, SB3
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this is what they're doing left and right.
  • Chairman and members.
  • I yield for questions and move for adoption. Do pass and second.
  • This bill closes two gaps that are undermining safety and accountability.
  • House Bill 3606 closes a public safety gap, ensuring that only those with a permanent and irreversible
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • And you and I've had a lot of conversation about this already, and I've always taken your advice on this
  • We addressed this two years ago and had brought everybody to the table and worked this over, and I thought
  • and reasonable.
  • My feelings are that the Bill of Rights are for individuals and to protect residents and consumers and
  • And that's what this bill is all about. And that's why I decided to carry it and advance it.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Health - Part 1 Feb 18th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • If we want access to health care, the most accessible health care providers in Oklahoma and in the country
  • And when a community loses the last health care provider... ...a huge part of the community, and when
  • a community loses the last health care provider in the community, and these pharmacies are the last
  • And we heard from another member just a little bit ago about losing health care professionals in rural
  • And I would also say, Madam Chair, that yes, Representative Sterling, for safety reasons, would definitely
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations May 26th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we went within the code, the children's code, and it used that definition.
  • And the Children's Code. Okay.
  • And I'm not in here to debate this bill again for Health and Welfare.
  • And I'm not in here to debate this bill again for Health and Welfare.
  • that is the health and welfare of kids.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 8th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there any way that we are getting reports to say here's how this has impacted maternal health and
  • around maternal health basics, and I took a CPR course.
  • I think Nebraska has great, great, great health care, and to see that with newborn babies and moms is
  • related to childhood well-being and success and overall... ...kids' health.
  • not only is it good for kids and families and our overall health, but it has a significant positive
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 8th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And what their big concern is, and they've argued this, and it will sound so repetitive, Dr.
  • Does a retained student repeat all science, math, health, art lessons, and field trips they have already
  • She's doing science and math already and art, and she's only in first grade.
  • And maybe we can record best practices and share and have some resources available.
  • And I'm going to vote against Senator Hughes's and Senator Merman's amendments and bills.