Transcript Highlights:

• For example, thank you so much for your leadership and work toward supporting shifting primary payer
• And thank you for reaffirming your status as the best darn budget subcommittee in the building.
• First, I'd like to thank you and the committee for all your hard work this legislative session.
• Appreciate the work that the budget subcommittee did around that particular pot of money.
• So thank you for this innovative proposal and for all your work over the years, Senator Menjivar.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I'm convinced certainly through the good work of the doctors, but also through the good work of the
• it's really for the child.
• For those folks that are listening, they know that sometimes when we send things to a subcommittee, we
• send a to a subcommittee, we send a subcommittee to die.
• think we can go for a while.

Bills: HB265 , HB146 , SB254 , HB202 , HB3 , HB42 , SB18

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, bail reform, cash deposit

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm going to close the public or close the subcommittee work session on HB 313. All right.
• </c> providers to come to New Hampshire for providers to come to New Hampshire for work.<00:30:27.440
• </c> assignments um for any person who works assignments um for any person who works in<00:30:57.679>
• Um, so we did have a great discussion in the subcommittee hearing and or the subcommittee work session
• :12.079><c> work</c><01:05:12.319><c> session,</c> and or the subcommittee work session, and or the subcommittee

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first recessed for a subcommittee meeting on HB 313, which concerned an open-meetings-related issue. In the subcommittee, members discussed concerns that the bill might be unnecessary because current law already allows a person to request an open meeting in advance; the subcommittee then voted ITL on HB 313 by voice vote and closed its work session. The full Judiciary Committee then reconvened and took up CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” with members debating whether the language was too broad and could create unintended consequences. Supporters framed it as a forward-looking protection for computation resources and strong encryption, while opponents said it was too open-ended and better addressed by future legislation. The committee voted ITL on CACR 6 by a 17-0 roll call. The committee next turned to HB 232, as amended, concerning the rights of conscience for medical professionals. The amendment narrowed the bill to abortion-related objections, removed sterilization and artificial contraception, aligned the abortion definition with existing state law, and reduced damages from treble damages to actual damages. Supporters said the bill would protect conscience rights, give physicians and patients more choice, and could help attract providers to New Hampshire. Opponents argued it was overly broad, unclear in key definitions, and could interfere with employers’ ability to assign staff, especially in rural health settings. Members also raised concerns about the bill’s scope and enforcement, including the broad definition of “participate,” the lack of clarity around exceptions for providers whose services include abortion as a “major part,” emergency determinations, and the inclusion of nursing homes in the definition of health care institution. Some members argued the bill singled out abortion while other controversial medical procedures were not treated similarly, and others criticized the minimum-damages provision as potentially punitive and designed to deter participation. The discussion continued without a final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• The next section of our subcommittee report dealt with bills that were recommended for continuation to
• the 2027 session in a block.
• The subcommittee recommended carrying those over to the 2027 session, and I so move. Second.
• H.J. 203 directs the Joint Rules Committee to develop plans for a special commemorative session in Williamsburg
• H.J. 203 directs the Joint Rules Committee to develop plans for a special commemorative session in Williamsburg

Committee: House Rules

Keywords: 976, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm the app I applied for a guardian for my father. I then applied.
• For an administrator for my father's estate after he died.
• For the next month.
• Is that how it works?
• Thank you, Vice Chair, for your work on this.

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:

• There's not been funding for it, and so there's a separate appropriation that would add funding for it
• Also for the Department of Department. 39 through 43 pages also for the Department of Education this
• You're talking about for the year?
• This amendment for the Environment and Quality Division hopes to stabilize funding for the used tire
• This amendment for the Environment and Quality Division hopes to stabilize funding for the used tire

Committee: All JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE

Summary: The Special Language subcommittee met with a quorum and reviewed several governor’s letters containing special language for appropriations bills. Members heard housekeeping about the subcommittee’s call-based schedule and its role in reviewing only special language, not appropriations or personnel items. The committee then considered amendments affecting the Department of Finance and Administration, Department of Correction, Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Department of Public Safety, shared administrative services, Commerce/Workforce Services, and Environment and Quality. Key items included language directing DFA to limit administrative costs for pregnancy help organizations to 25% of awards; removing conflicting language so county jail reimbursement funds can only receive transfers in, not out; updating code to assign child nutrition responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture; implementing Act 909 of 2025 changes for school district EBD employer contributions and teacher equalization funds; and allowing the state CFO to waive a 3% central services fee for agricultural promotion boards to keep more funds in the industry. Members also discussed using Camp Robinson facility revenues for maintenance, allowing shared services billing under the Arkansas Forward Initiative, designating Arkansas Rehabilitation Services as the state unit for vocational rehab grants, and capping used tire program reimbursement rates at $2.31 starting July 1, 2026. There was brief discussion on the agriculture fee waiver, with questions about its purpose, duration, and possible precedent; agency officials said it was a discretionary, point-in-time waiver meant to help the farm sector during a crisis. Another question addressed reporting on crisis pregnancy center grants, with DFA noting no grant funds had yet been distributed this fiscal year. Each amendment was adopted by voice vote, item 9 was skipped because it was superseded by item 10, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker: The House of Representatives is declared officially in session for the 127th regular session
• Members, as we welcome everyone back for the beginning of the 2025 regular session, you may notice a
• For his 51st session in a row, the Honorable Lee Moffitt.
• We have an obligation to make sure that government works for the people and it isn't the playground for
• Members, stay close by for the joint session which will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Keywords: 998, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And again, everything else is the same as the subcommittee put in, and I do appreciate all the work that
• But if this motion fails, I will vote for the subcommittee.
• But if this motion fails, I will vote for the subcommittee. Representative Alexander: No.
• </c><02:27:38.399><c> All</c> vote for the subcommittee. Ma'am. All vote for the subcommittee.
• I appreciate my friends on the subcommittee that worked with me on this, and I look forward to hopefully

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first took up Senate Bill 268, a bill related to biological sex and related classifications. Members opposing the bill argued it was unnecessary, poorly drafted, and a personal attack on a small group of people, while supporters said it was needed to protect girls and women and to avoid repeated floor debate on a measure they viewed as proper. Several members also discussed the bill’s definition of biological sex, the lack of guidance on what information could be required to make determinations, and concerns about unintended consequences. The committee voted on a motion to retain the bill and approved it by a 10-8 roll call vote, with the bill retained. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 189, described by supporters as a housekeeping measure requested by the Secretary of State and the Department of Health and Human Services concerning fetal death records. Supporters said the bill was narrow, time-sensitive, and ready to pass, while opponents argued it needed further work and that the committee should not use retention to reopen the bill for broader changes. Some members said they wanted to add or explore additional provisions related to fetal death reporting, while others objected that such changes were outside the bill’s scope and poor procedure. After debate, the committee voted to retain Senate Bill 189 as well.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> wave this rule for me I've been working wave this rule for me I've been working for<00:56:22.079
• large group, sometimes you say, 'Hey, we're going to notice a subcommittee or a work session and five
• large group, sometimes you say, 'Hey, we're going to notice a subcommittee or a work session and five
• for these subcommittees. subcommittees. subcommittees.
• ><c> and</c><03:42:02.000><c> bring</c> for try for working to try and bring for try for working to try

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• On behalf of Representatives Hansowski and Eskimani, I ask for a moment of silence for Nancy Menteye
• The proclamation of January 7, 2026, calling the Legislature of the State of Florida for a special session
• The call of the Legislature of the State of Florida for this special session is further amended to commence
• Members, I want to take a few moments to lay out a roadmap for this special session.
• I move the House, after receiving reports, adjourn for the purpose of holding committee and subcommittee

Summary: The House convened in special session with prayer, a moment of silence for former Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Mettier Bowen, the Pledge of Allegiance, and confirmation of a quorum. The clerk read the Governor’s amended special session proclamation, which added two subjects to the call: legislation protecting Floridians from artificial intelligence harms, including an AI Bill of Rights and possible public-records exemptions during early investigations, and legislation on medical freedoms similar to Senate Bill 1756. The special session was set to run from April 28 to May 1, 2026. The chamber then seated and swore in three new members: Representatives Hillary Holley, Samantha Scott, and Emily Gregory. The House adopted motions accepting their certifications as prima facie evidence of election and declaring them duly elected and qualified members. Guests of the new members were recognized in the chamber. Speaker Pro Tem Duggan outlined the House’s approach to the special session, saying the House had received the Governor’s proposed redistricting maps and intended to bring them to the floor for consideration the next day. He also said that, because no bills had been filed on the other topics in the call before the special session began, those issues would not be taken up. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene on April 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. or upon call of the chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• [Applause] Thank you and thank you for what you do for Mississippians.
• </c> for Mississippians. Senator Thompson. for Mississippians. Senator Thompson.
• </c><00:15:17.440><c> Sir,</c> for your motion. Sir, for your motion.
• Number two, we will be working on Friday for obvious reasons.
• two, we will be working on Friday for<00:21:36.720><c> obvious</c><00:21:37.120><c> reasons.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 28 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I know some subcommittees have had different reasons for not being able to get together, and right here
• We also talked about a work group for researchers yesterday, to get together.
• Regarding the survey results, the one thing that really stood out to me was, you know, we work for a
• Just the first grant when I worked for Senior Services...
• I worked for Senior Services when I got a grant for a Statewide Alzheimer's program.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I move for adoption of this report. of the packet include all the attachments acted upon by the subcommittee
• The reason why I believe that we should respect the work of the subcommittee of special language, we
• the easiest subcommittee, and I'd ask for you to vote against the substitute motion.
• the easiest subcommittee, and I'd ask for you to vote against the substitute motion.
• Section 8 is for $150 million. Section 9 is also for $150 million for public highway improvements.

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• for six month for well I've lived here for six month for for<00:06:49.280><c> a</c><00:06:49.520><c>
• ask for it.
• That works to keep it all consistent across the board for everyone. Yep.
• That works to keep it all consistent across the board for everyone. Yep.
• Subcommittee. I don't Okay. All right. Subcommittee.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened discussion on SP 170 and worked through the bill section by section, focusing first on housing discrimination language and then on land-use and development provisions. On the housing section, members discussed adding “school enrollment status” or a similar term as a protected class to prevent municipalities from steering students into specific zones, especially in Durham. Some members questioned whether “status” was too vague and suggested “enrollment status” or “school enrollment status” for clarity. Public testimony raised concerns that adding a new protected class could have broader implications beyond this bill and could affect municipal zoning authority, while supporters argued the language was needed to prevent discrimination against students in housing access. The committee then heard testimony on provisions limiting municipal authority over septic test pits and well-siting requirements. DEES officials and a builder testified that state standards are already protective of groundwater and surface water and that some local requirements are more stringent than the state’s, adding cost and delay to housing projects. Supporters said uniform state standards would make housing development faster and more predictable. Opponents warned that local rules can protect aquifers, wellhead areas, and drinking water in specific communities, and that removing municipal flexibility could weaken those protections. The subcommittee appeared comfortable keeping these sections, though members discussed whether to clarify the language and whether some local review authority should remain. The meeting also covered road-length limits, caps on the number of lots on dead-end roads, and subdivision design rules. Members generally supported prohibiting municipalities from using maximum road length or lot caps to block development, with one amendment suggested to allow such limits where adequate water and sewer capacity is lacking. The committee also discussed allowing utilities and infrastructure such as septic systems, wells, electric systems, drainage structures, and shared leach fields to be placed in subdivision open space or perimeter buffers when those areas are not protected wetlands or shoreland. Finally, the committee reviewed a provision requiring municipalities to stamp and accept plan changes within three days after initial review, with members explaining that the goal is to prevent repeated, incremental changes from dragging out the approval process. No final votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided, but members indicated general comfort with several sections as amended or clarified.

Transcript Highlights:

• I know what you wanted me to do, as I worked for you for a long time. Thank you. Thank you.
• I know what you wanted me to do, as I worked for you for a long time. Thank you. Thank you.
• So we want the learning to go both ways, for our students but also for the people working with them.
• I think this would be a great opportunity for the Employment Subcommittee to showcase some of the work
• Yeah, so fiscal year 2026 goals for the subcommittee. All right, think about that.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting began with a presentation from Run the Gamut, a new two-year transition program for young adults with autism ages 18 to 24. Staff described the program’s focus on person-centered planning, independent living skills, social connection, and experiential learning, including a teaching kitchen, laundry room, community-based instruction, and job shadowing. They said the program is intended to complement existing Massachusetts services and partnerships rather than duplicate them, and that it is inspired by the founders’ experience helping their daughter transition to adulthood and employment. Committee members asked about employment outcomes, employer readiness, funding, eligibility, and whether students with intellectual disabilities could participate. Run the Gamut said the program is currently private-pay tuition-based, but a grant is covering tuition for the first cohort while they explore additional funding sources, including possible school-district or insurance pathways. They said students with intellectual disabilities would not be automatically excluded if they meet admissions criteria. Staff also emphasized building employer relationships in advance, using job shadowing and industry partnerships to improve hiring practices and create real opportunities for students. They noted partnerships with programs such as PYD, JBS, Aspire, and Boston University, and said the program is opening soon with about eight students enrolled and an open house planned for September 18. After the presentation, the committee shifted to planning its proposed workshop for the Massachusetts APSE conference, “Employment Matters,” themed “Partners in Progress.” Members discussed submitting the application by the August 31 deadline, selecting a second presenter, and shaping interactive questions for attendees using a live polling tool. Suggested audience questions focused on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and the barriers or challenges employers and employment advocates face, with an emphasis on connecting responses back to commission resources and partnerships. The committee also approved the minutes from the prior meeting unanimously and ended with a discussion of future fiscal year goals, including interest in a possible veterans-and-disability-focused event or resource effort.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> that if we have a safe working that if we have a safe working environment<01:44:29.960><c> for</
• </c><03:31:58.920><c> for</c> employees they would not be working for employees they would not be working
• </c><03:32:04.040><c> but</c><03:32:04.520><c> that</c> working for a private entity but that working
• our employees, those who work for the state of New Hampshire.
• our employees, those who work for the state of New Hampshire.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with House Bill 242, a liquor bill concerning brew pub licenses. Testimony from the New Hampshire Beer Distributors Association, the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association, and the Liquor Commission explained that the bill is intended to correct a clerical error from the prior session and restore the agreed-upon language. The bill would allow a brew pub, within the existing 2,500-barrel limit, to self-distribute its own product to one authorized on- or off-premise license; otherwise it must use wholesale distribution. Witnesses said the measure is a narrow fix specific to brew pubs and does not affect other manufacturing licenses. No opposition was raised during the hearing, and the chair closed the hearing after no committee questions remained. The committee then heard House Bill 81, which would allow patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restaurant restrooms. The sponsor argued the current prohibition is outdated and can create safety risks by forcing people to set drinks down, citing concerns about drink tampering and a personal story about a friend who was drugged and assaulted after leaving a drink unattended. Committee members and the sponsor discussed whether the bill would increase liability for restaurants, how enforcement would work, and whether the current law is aimed at preventing underage handoffs or drink spiking. The sponsor said the bill would be permissive for establishments, not mandatory, and that liability would still depend on overservice and Liquor Commission investigations. The New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association testified in opposition, saying the bill could raise liability and create concerns about underage consumption in bathrooms. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting the bill would move on to further committee/subcommittee consideration.

Transcript Highlights:

• I want to thank you for being here for the inaugural meeting of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications
• Thank you again for the opportunity to present Pew's research and uh for your ongoing work to close the
• We look forward to working with you. Thanks so much for your time.
• And we've, we all of us have worked together for such a long time.
• The co op completes the make ready work after receiving payment for that work, and the attaching company

Committee: House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Transcript Highlights:

• IT ADDED 200 AND PACE SLOTS AND WE ARE WORKING FOR THE NEW PROVIDER IN THAT AREA.
• WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF WORKING FOR THE COST OF BOARDS AND WE ARE WORKING TO DEVELOP THE MODEL BUT THIS
• WE ARE WORKING THROUGH THEM GOING TO THE STANDARD PROCESS FOR THAT.
• ANOTHER THING WE'RE WORKING ON IS FOR YOU ALL WHO WORK IN THE LONG-TERM CARE SENIOR SPACE THERE'S FLORIDA
• FOR SOME PEOPLE AND FOR OTHERS IT'S NOT BUT IF IT DOESN'T WORK FOR YOU AFTER A YEAR YOU CAN MOVE INTO

Transcript Highlights:

• I think that's all I have for this subcommittee. Senator Howard, for this subcommittee now, right?
• For this subcommittee. Senator Howard now, right? Or was that premature? I think March?
• So I feel very fortunate to be working for her and for Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll
• So thank you for your great work and for leading this as you are. Yeah, my pleasure.
• Rachel, I'm going to put you for the disability employment subcommittee.

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to approve the January minutes and then heard an update from Undersecretary of Labor and Workforce Development Josh Cutler on apprenticeship expansion in Massachusetts. Cutler described the Healey-Driscoll administration’s efforts to grow apprenticeships beyond the building trades into sectors such as banking, bio, early education, health care, and human services, emphasizing that apprenticeship is an earn-while-you-learn model with strong retention and career advancement. He noted recent milestones and supports, including the 10,000th registered apprenticeship, expanded tax credits, reduced program fees, added apprenticeship liaisons, and Grow grants to help employers launch programs. He also said the administration is open to using grants, incentives, and convening power to encourage more human services and disability-focused apprenticeships. Members focused on how these models could work for disability and human services providers, especially in lower-wage fields like early education and direct care. They raised examples such as sterile processing, PCA services, mental health, brain injury, independent living centers, and programs involving community colleges, Bridgewater State, and vocational schools. Cutler explained that apprentices are W-2 employees, programs must include at least 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning, 150 hours of related instruction, a mentor relationship, and progressive wages, but employers largely design the program themselves. He said intermediaries such as the Massachusetts Bankers Association or disability organizations can help employers navigate the process and that the state can support these efforts through grants and tax credits. The discussion also covered employer outreach, the role of community colleges, and how to make careers in disability services more visible and valued. Cutler said the registered apprenticeship tax credit is $4,800 per apprentice, can be claimed twice for longer apprenticeships, and is stackable with the disability employment tax credit. Members suggested hosting a targeted virtual panel with apprenticeship liaisons, employers, and intermediaries to identify a few priority occupations and develop concrete next steps. The meeting ended with agreement to follow up offline on specific opportunities and potential partners, including Eastern Bank and existing apprenticeship programs in health care and related fields.

Transcript Highlights:

• for six month for well I've lived here for six month for for<00:06:49.280><c> a</c><00:06:49.520><c>
• for it.
• for it.
• ask for it.
• That works to keep it all consistent across the board for everyone. Yep. A week. Okay. So, um, Mr.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee on SB 170 opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then worked through the bill section by section, focusing first on a housing-related provision that would prohibit municipalities from requiring occupants to be related by blood or marriage. The chair proposed adding “school enrollment status” as a protected class to prevent towns from limiting where students may live, especially in Durham. Members debated whether that phrase was too vague and whether “educational status,” “enrollment status,” or “school enrollment status” was the best wording. Public testimony raised concerns that adding a new protected class could have broader implications under the state’s anti-discrimination law and could also affect municipal zoning authority, while supporters argued the bill was aimed at preventing local rules that restrict student housing and group living arrangements. The subcommittee did not take a final vote on that language during the discussion. The committee then turned to land-use and subdivision provisions. The Department of Environmental Services testified that its test-pit and related land-development rules are already protective of groundwater and surface water, and that municipalities sometimes impose stricter setbacks or other requirements locally. Builders and housing advocates argued that more stringent local requirements for test pits, well siting, and related approvals add time and cost and can impede housing development, while some municipal concerns were raised about aquifer and wellhead protection overlay districts and local groundwater safeguards. Public testimony also supported making state standards uniform across municipalities, though one speaker noted that local and state review processes can differ and that the bill could simplify approvals. The subcommittee also discussed a road-length provision, with one member supporting limits on municipal caps that could impede development and another suggesting a possible water-and-sewer-capacity qualifier. Additional sections were explained as allowing utilities and infrastructure to be placed in subdivision open spaces or perimeter buffers, and requiring municipalities to act quickly on plan changes after initial review. The chair indicated support for several of the sections as drafted, and the discussion ended with the committee moving through the remaining provisions without recorded final votes in the transcript.