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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- In an era of weaponization of data collected and used against patients getting gender-affirming care,
- is not something that's unusual for us to do, given the state of federal law and the lack of enforcement
- Let's get this out of the committee. Well, Madam Chair... Help us get this out of the committee.
- Chair, just so we're clear, there's a term of art that we do use to the degree that it is capable of,
- “Part of the, or did they use it as living space, Madam Chair?”
Committee:
House House Judiciary
Keywords:
medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 195, which would protect the personal assets of certain health care providers from collection in medical malpractice judgments. Supporters said the bill would help recruit and retain physicians, especially in high-liability fields like obstetrics, while opponents argued broader malpractice reform should focus on insurance and legal representation. Members discussed whether the bill’s definition of “independent provider” matched existing law, and the committee adopted a friendly amendment to add osteopathic physician. HB 195 then passed on a 9-0 vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 279, a health care privacy and safety measure for reproductive and gender-affirming care. The sponsor said it would strengthen protections for sensitive health information, limit geofencing around clinics, allow providers to keep personal addresses confidential, and remove provider names from medication abortion packaging. Supporters framed it as a privacy and safety bill; opponents said it would weaken parental access, create confusion for emergency physicians, and shield abortion access. After extensive questions about HIPAA, emergency care, and data collection, the bill passed 6-3.
Senate Bill 30, which would repeal the requirement that induced abortions be reported to the state registrar, drew similar testimony. The sponsor and supporters argued the reporting requirement is outdated, medically unnecessary, and exposes providers to surveillance and possible out-of-state targeting; opponents said the data supports transparency and public health oversight. Members questioned what data would be lost and how the state currently uses the reports. SB 30 passed 6-3. The committee also heard House Bill 234 on fentanyl definitions, with law enforcement and business groups supporting clearer criminal penalties; members and the sponsor worked through possible amendment language to better align the bill with existing controlled-substance definitions, and the discussion was continued for a revised draft. Finally, House Bill 292, the New Mexico Prison Rape Elimination Act, received broad support from advocacy groups and passed the committee substitute 7-0.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So a doctor of nursing practice, if I say I’m a doctor of nursing practice, I’m using my title appropriately
- So a doctor of nursing practice, if I say I’m a doctor of nursing practice, I’m using my title appropriately
- I'll hit a few of those. We like that it focuses on consistent use of modern terminology.
- Under the fraud section of the bill on page 37, the department shall require the use of a photographic
- I mean, I used to live with a cloud over me of worry.
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Keywords:
nursing title, advanced practice registered nurse, advertising, professional standards, disciplinary action, uterine fibroids, public records, health privacy, epidemiology, medical information, emergency department, physicians, privacy, personal information, sickle cell disease, sickle cell anemia, pain management, controlled substances, prescribing education, continuing medical education
Summary:
The committee first considered SB 268, a public records exemption for emergency physicians. Senator Rodriguez’s strike-all amendment narrowed and clarified the exemption, and testimony from an emergency physician described threats, harassment, and safety concerns tied to mandatory reporting and patient encounters. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute.
Members then heard SB 514, creating the Dula Support for Healthy Births Pilot Program in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties for pregnant and postpartum women affected by substance use disorder. Senator Osgood explained the pilot would provide non-medical doula support and data collection, and an amendment changed the funding source to specific appropriations in the General Appropriations Act. Supporters said doula care can improve maternal and infant outcomes and complement medical providers. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee also approved SB 36 on use of professional nursing titles after extensive debate over whether nurses with doctoral degrees should be allowed to use “doctor” in clinical settings, with concerns raised about patient confusion and the need for clearer identification. The bill was amended to align with the House version and then reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee next approved SB 864, a public records exemption for uterine fibroid research data, after a technical amendment setting a July 1, 2026 effective date; Senator Sharif said the exemption is needed so the Department of Health can collect sensitive data for the related research bill. SB 844, requiring continuing education on sickle cell disease care management for certain licensed physicians and nurses, was also reported favorably after emotional testimony from patients and advocates describing delayed care and bias.
Later, the committee approved SB 1404 on memory care, after a strike-all amendment creating a new memory care specialty license for assisted living facilities that advertise or provide specialized memory care services, while allowing optional supportive services without the new license. Supporters from the senior living industry backed the clarification. The committee then passed SB 914, which clarifies that licensed occupational therapists may perform dry needling, after an amendment adjusting supervision and continuing education language. Finally, the committee took up SB 1758, a broad Medicaid and SNAP reform bill that would strengthen fraud enforcement, impose Medicaid work requirements for certain able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services, modernize drug purchasing and prior authorization, and require SNAP fraud-reduction measures. Several amendments were adopted, and members questioned the work requirement, implementation costs, EBT card photo identification, and due process concerns; debate continued as the transcript ended.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We appreciate them working with us on the amendment through some of the language, providing us with some
- may be used and aligns it with established practices of other specialty plates in the state of Florida
- plate may be used and aligns it with established practices of other specialty plates in the state of
- It's just a recreational thing for us that we use, take the family on trips, that kind of thing.
- the for coming for all of you coming today I think a lot of us here in the committee now are better
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
unauthorized aliens, commercial motor vehicles, safety regulations, civil penalties, law enforcement, ADS-B, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, aviation, airports, airport fees, landing fees, departure fees, touch-and-go landing, general aviation, pilot privacy, airspace radius, aircraft tracking, surveillance data, Florida Statutes chapter 330, Part 91
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Transportation met and considered several bills, beginning with CS/SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure requiring commercial drivers to be lawfully present, hold a valid CDL, read English, and communicate with law enforcement, with vehicle impoundment, civil penalties, and out-of-service orders for violations. After questions about impacts on carriers and interstate operations, the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably, with one no vote.
The committee then heard CS/SB 706, which would preempt naming of major commercial service airports to the state and rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment added FAA approval, trademark authorization, and a flexible implementation period for Palm Beach County; county representatives supported the amendment and bill. The committee also approved CS/SB 1670 on the Outsider specialty license plate after an amendment reduced the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%.
Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1054, dealing with traffic infractions resulting in crashes with another vehicle. The bill would impose escalating fines and license suspensions for crashes caused by running red lights or stop signs, and require bodily injury insurance for a year when injury results. A clarifying amendment limited the insurance requirement to one year, and the bill was reported favorably after supportive testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups. The final major bill was CS/SB 422 on automated dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) data; it would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate or collect certain landing-related fees. Supporters argued the technology should remain focused on aviation safety and warned against false invoices and discouraging pilot training, while airport representatives said they currently use the data for fee collection and wanted further discussion. After an amendment narrowing the bill’s application, the committee reported CS/SB 422 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/20/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- Actually, what it does say is that we want to know what the long-term reductions of water use would be
- , or improvements for the efficiency of use of water, or improvements in water reliability.
- Yes, and how much of the percentage of the whole amount of money available was that?
- of 180,000 acre-feet for all of those projects combined.
- Of those 211 projects, 15 of them happened to have an education or research component to them. ...of
Committee:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Keywords:
water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, grant fund, Arizona water law, A.R.S. 49-1332, water efficiency, water reuse, education programs, public outreach, rainwater harvesting, gray water, graywater, drought-resistant landscaping, xeriscaping, turf removal, groundwater recharge, aquifer health
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- We are requesting that you add $9 million to this important program and bring us up to the level of..
- that you add $9 million to this important program and bring us up to the level of the first two rounds
- like ours by forcing us to rely on higher-interest market-rate borrowing, which increases project costs
- If we could get that sent to all of us, that'd be lovely.
- Those sorts of programs incrementally let us make improvements.
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:04 am
Senate Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- , scope, and continuing impacts of forced sterilization of indigenous...
- forced or coerced sterilization of indigenous women.
- Almost every woman in the House of Representatives signed and thanked us for this effort.
- on this issue of forced and coerced sterilization of Native American women specifically A few years
- And then some of us had different state-specific interests.
Bills:
SM14
Keywords:
forced sterilization, coerced sterilization, Indigenous women, Native American women, women of color, reproductive justice, reproductive sovereignty, truth and reconciliation commission, memorial, trauma-informed care, reparative justice, human rights, bodily autonomy, Indian Health Service, Indian affairs, Commission on the Status of Women, survivor testimony, reproductive health access, genocide, transitional justice
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- All of us have been very concerned about how our state dollars are being used and wanted to rethink legislatively
- Administer and the uses of the screener.
- While we are appreciative of the inclusion of the Compensatory Revenue Task Force and the funding, For
- Thank you all for hosting this, and thank you for all you do for all of us in the state of Minnesota.
- help us better meet the needs of students locally.
Bills:
HF1388
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee (10-18-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDa-Gvswn8, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Approval of Minutes – 00:46
OEA Report: Effectiveness and Efficiency of School Districts – 01:01
Other Business: 2023 OEA Research Agenda Proposed Topics – 43:28, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Task Force on Local Government Annexation (6-30-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEuB9dw1wac, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:08
Discussion of Current Annexation Laws from the Prospective of Cities and Counties 00:01:46, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So don't these services, they allow us to take care of our most vulnerable citizens and the lives of
- So don't these services, they allow us to take care of our most vulnerable citizens and the lives of
- During the one pandemic that all of us lived through.
- I would like all of us. favor of Bill 2917.
- us all quite a bit of time.
Bills:
HB2015 , HB2060 , HB2062 , HB2100 , HB2118 , HB2165 , HB2258 , HB2327 , HB2397 , HB2445 , HB2460 , HB2641 , HB2745 , HB2876 , HB2917 , HB4011 , HB4049 , HB4056 , HB4087 , HCR2013 , HCR2016 , HCR2040 , HCR2044 , HCR2048 , HCR2056
Committee:
Senate Government
Keywords:
budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, Buffalo Soldiers, monument, commemoration, Arizona, public funding, Wesley Bolin Plaza, military history, historical memorial, small land subdivision, land use
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It includes designated acres for single-family residential neighborhoods, 100 acres of mixed-use space
- Of course. Of course. Wow.
- The bill allows a person to continue a non-conforming use of their property until the... ...person or
- The TRE went out and said they're going to... and I'll use the City of Dallas, because it's been topical
- What seems to us a pretty vague definition of material deviation, I'm happy to work with you in your
Bills:
SB3038 , SB3045 , SB3065 , SB3069 , SB3071 , HB2025 , HB2149 , HB3370 , HB4205 , HB4506 , HB5424 , HB5652 , HB24 , HB3687 , HB24
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage, infrastructure financing, development agreement, municipal consent, temporary directors, public utility district
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As a matter of pending business.
- As a matter of pending business.
- Robert, you must outrank us; there's no question about it in the city of Conroy.
- Okay, but I know we got four of us on education. So are you okay if we go late?
- All right, just as a matter of.
Bills:
HB24 , SB3038 , SB3045 , SB3065 , SB3069 , SB3071 , HB2025 , HB2149 , HB3370 , HB4205 , HB4506 , HB5424 , HB5652 , HB24 , HB3687
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management, Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They'll explain the story better than either one of us could.
- INS taxes of $837 million, netting us at $4.7 billion.
- Use some of the rainy day fund to front load some of the... ...expenses that local governments have to
- Not forcing every year into a use-it-or-lose-it scenario, we're able to not use it when we don't need
- It was a very tough session for a lot of us.
Bills:
SB467 , SB325 , SB867 , SB994 , SB1052 , SB1237 , SB1449 , SB1531 , SB2063 , SB2172 , SB2173 , SB2520 , SB2529 , SB2538 , SB2541 , SJR46 , SJR84
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
SB 467, Texas property tax, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, residence homestead, fire damage, house fire, destroyed home, temporary tax relief, appraisal district, chief appraiser, local taxing unit, tax rollback, tax refund, Tax Code Chapter 11, prorated exemption, homestead improvement, disaster relief, property tax exemption, residential property
TX
Bills:
SB8
Committee:
Senate Education K-16
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I know of a lot of I know of a lot of people that are elderly. That uh are defrauded.
- of, but This bill actually tells us what we need to do, and that's always a lot of questions when that
- Would any of you know, are we talking about individual acts of theft, or is this an organized ring of
- Of a large number of just a sample of the properties that have been the subjects of either my cases or
- In my, uh, hundreds of properties, I can think of a couple of cases where I would think that the notary
Bills:
SB15
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Keywords:
real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State and Local Government Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't want to have specifically us held to a certain number of days or certain days of the week.
- So we kind of almost force, if this were to pass, force ourselves to do it for... ...X amount of time
- Senator Lee: Someone pointed out to us, I think to all of us, that if you drove from one border to the
- I'm not used to that kind of service. We are service-oriented here.
- I think that we can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, as some of us have heard, as a very old phrase
Bills:
HB1162
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
Keywords:
Lake Agassiz, water authority, board of directors, state highways, water management, 908, all
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1162, which would add the West Fargo mayor as a voting member of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority board. The sponsor and Fargo’s mayor argued West Fargo has grown into a major regional water stakeholder and should have a formal vote, while members questioned the board structure and why the change was not framed more specifically. The bill was supported in testimony, closed without opposition, and received a 6-0 do pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 1259 on annual legislative sessions and session structure. Members adopted an amendment that left the structure and logistics of sessions to legislative management rather than prescribing details in statute, after discussion about flexibility, committee workload, annual versus biennial sessions, and concerns about preserving debate and committee process. The amended bill received a 4-2 do pass recommendation, with some members voting no because they preferred a different committee recommendation or had concerns about the broader change.
House Bill 1254, which would allow any North Dakota resident to obtain a State Library card, drew supportive testimony from the bill sponsor and State Library staff. They said the change would align law with current practice and expand access to books, e-materials, and other resources statewide, including for military families and out-of-state state employees. The committee closed the hearing and approved the bill 6-0.
The committee also considered House Bill 1469, which narrows financial disclosure requirements so only business or trust interests directly related to the office sought or held must be disclosed. After brief discussion that the change would reduce unnecessary disclosure burdens, the committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a 6-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 1368, dealing with administrative rules and the standard for challenging them, was opposed by committee counsel as too broad and legally problematic; the committee rejected it on a 4-2 do not pass vote. Finally, House Bill 1219, which would reduce the required perpetual care fund set-aside for certain cemeteries from 20% to 10%, received supportive testimony from the sponsor, cemetery representatives, and local users, but also concern about long-term fund health. The committee ultimately recommended do pass on a 5-1 vote.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine District Judges, focusing on exploring legislative solutions to the bipartisan problem of universal injunctions. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- None of us, Democratic or Republican, should want judges to do.
- Today we'll discuss the use of nationwide injunctions.
- One of the things that Senator Grassley noted and that many of us have discussed is that there is no
- There's been a lot of debate within the committee about whether they're useful or not, and a lot of pushback
- on the use of class actions.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach
Summary:
During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. Mar 6th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I hope you'll review it, make full use of it and don't leave a bunch of whistleblowers out there that
- And so using tax policy, using regulatory policy and tariff policy, it's the intention of the administration
- Of course not. No one is going to do that. Congressional Republicans want to use magic math.
- Many of us, and we didn't come to agreement, but many of my Republican friends, including the chairman
- It defies the reality that all of us on both sides of the aisle had, and we may have agreed, had different
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations
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.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education, and other pending calendar business. Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- McMahon has the tall task of reforming the Department of Education that has lost its purpose. purpose
- What I think should be of great concern to every member of this committee, every member... of Congress
- They fought the King of England, which now takes us back to the Department of Education.
- That we are living in a time of massive income and wealth inequality and the Department of Education
- And that is what a lot of what the Department of Education does. Is it a perfect entity? No.
Keywords:
Department of Education, Ms. McMahon, educational reform, public testimony, federal responsibilities, local governance
Summary:
The meeting of the legislative committee encompassed discussions on key bills including HB22, SB4, and HB2214, with significant focus on the implications surrounding the Department of Education. Members expressed varying opinions on the nomination of Ms. McMahon to lead the department, underlining the need for reform and accountability. The committee witnessed passionate exchanges regarding educational values and the responsibilities of the federal government versus local authorities. Public testimonies contributed to the discussions, highlighting the community's concerns about educational policies and their impact on students from diverse backgrounds.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Apr 14th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- of 12 times.
- With 10 aye, 4 nay, we will declare your bill out of committee. Bill out of committee.
- For a follow-up, would you believe that back in the day, in my youth, I used to be part of the Tourism
- This is part of the agreed-upon bundle of bills involving prescription drugs this session.
- of Tesla.
Keywords:
bail bondsman, bondsman license, multicounty agent bondsman, surety bondsman, Insurance Commissioner, bail bond regulation, bond deposit, forfeiture, deposit ratio, writing capacity, license transfer, power of attorney, surety bond, bail industry, Oklahoma insurance law, financial solvency, administrative action, dentist, dental hygienist, dentistry