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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- and the 1.75% multiplier is consistent with appointed positions in state employment.
- with appointed positions in state employment.
- positions in state within appointed positions in state within state<00:44:36.960><c> employment.
- Seeing none, members, we do have written testimony from the Office of the Governor with comments.
- </c> office of governor with comments. office of governor with comments.
Committee:
House Labor
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- We had a teacher raise of 2%; the governor had provided $100 million.
- The governor had provided a billion dollars in funding.
- We had a teacher raise of 2%; the governor had provided $100 million.
- The governor had provided a billion dollars in funding.
- . the governor had technology funding. the governor had provided<00:18:54.320><c> a</c><00:18:54.559>
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 30th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We are in governor's appointments. File item 23, Senator Grove, you are...
- Governor's appointments, file item 23. Senator Grove, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr.
- The appointment is confirmed. Moving to Item 29, lifting the call on Item 29.
- The appointment is confirmed. Moving to Item 32, lifting the call on Item 32.
- The appointment is confirmed. Moving to Item 33, lifting the call on Item 33.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of gubernatorial appointments and floor items. The chamber confirmed Dina Eltawasi as Director of Caltrans, Allison Salt Install to the Court Reporters Board, and Olivia May Assumption to the California Commission on Disability Access, and later confirmed William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board. Each appointment was presented by Senator Grove and approved on roll call, with final confirmation votes recorded after calls were lifted.
Several measures were taken up on third reading. SCR 143, by Senator Umberg, honored Hmong and Laotian special guerrilla unit veterans who served with U.S. forces during the secret war in Laos; Senator Archuleta also spoke in support, and the resolution passed unanimously. SR 96, by Senator Cortese, proclaimed April as National County Government Month and highlighted the role of counties and CSAC; it also passed unanimously. SB 1347 clarified that stock albuterol authorization applies to all public schools, including preschools; SB 977 required chain restaurants offering children’s meals to provide at least one healthier option meeting nutrition standards; SB 1234 required fentanyl testing when juvenile dependency drug testing is already ordered; SCR 161 designated May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month; SR 101 updated the Senate Rules Committee membership by replacing Senator Jones with Senator Ochoa Bogh; and SB 1111 addressed liability for unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas. All of these measures were approved, most by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The Senate also adopted SCR 128, by Senator Perez, declaring April 13–24, 2026, as High School Voter Education Weeks to encourage civic education and youth participation in elections. The consent calendar was then approved after Senator Cervantes removed SB 1381; the remaining consent items passed 35-0. Throughout the session, members introduced visiting groups, including Hmong and Laotian veterans, CSAC representatives, and students in the gallery. The day concluded with Senator Wiener’s adjournment in memory of disability rights activist Alice Wong, after which the Senate announced its next floor session and recessed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 30th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We are in governor's appointments.
- File item 23, Senator Grove, you are— Governor's appointments, file item 23.
- The appointment is confirmed. Moving to Item 29, lifting the call on Item 29.
- The appointment is confirmed. Moving to Item 32, lifting call on Item 32.
- The appointment is confirmed. Moving to Item 33. Lifting call on Item 33.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:59.280><c> um</c> with these import appointments um with these import appointments um you<
- appointment as soon as possible.
- appointment as soon as possible.
- appointment as soon as possible.
- by Governor Ventura me Council appointed by Governor Ventura led<00:47:01.160><c> by</c><00:47:01.280
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- > The House appoints Representatives The House appoints Representatives Noble,<01:22:41.720><c> Peternell
- House appoints Representatives The House appoints Representatives Berry,<01:23:24.040><c> Qualey,</c
- The House appoints Representatives Janigian, O'Leary, Almy, and Ford.
- House appoints Representatives The House appoints Representatives Janigian,<04:10:22.920><c> O'Leary
- </c><04:55:34.920><c> recognized</c> The governor of New Hampshire recognized The governor of New Hampshire
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 14, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE GOVERNOR THE SOUP DESANTIS SUPPORTING MILITARY FAMILIES HAS BEEN ONE OF THE
- >> I WAS APPOINTED IN 2023 BY THE GOVERNOR TO SERVE AS THE EDUCATION LIAISON FOR THE COUNCIL.
- WE ASSIST FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL TRANSFERS, WE ALSO ARE INVOLVED WITH THE APPOINTMENTS SUPPORT.
- WHEN DOCTOR MOORE WAS APPOINTED IN 2020 IT REVITALIZED THE SERVICES TO THE MILITARY AND VETERAN SERVICE
- IT IS AN INITIATIVE TO THE GOVERNOR.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on California and Armenia Mutual Trade, Art, and Cultural Exchange Aug 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To my knowledge, he is the only governor of Armenian descent to serve as governor of any U.S. state,
- My second overseas trip as lieutenant governor was to Armenia.
- Thank you so much, Madam Lieutenant Governor.
- Thank you so much, Madam Lieutenant Governor.
- Thank you, Lieutenant Governor.
Summary:
The inaugural meeting of the Select Committee on California and Armenia Mutual Trade, Art, and Cultural Exchange focused on strengthening California-Armenia ties through trade, investment, education, culture, and diplomacy. Chair Harabedian and Assemblymember Caloza opened by emphasizing the importance of the Armenian-American community in California and the committee’s goal of expanding opportunities for business, job creation, cultural preservation, and academic exchange. The Republic of Armenia’s ambassador and the Armenian Consul General both described Armenia as a growing strategic partner for California, highlighting recent peace and connectivity developments, Armenia’s diversification strategy, and the role of the Armenian diaspora in linking the two places.
The first panel featured Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and Go-Biz trade specialist Trisha Utterback. Kounalakis reviewed the 2019 California-Armenia framework agreement and the opening of the California trade and services desk in Yerevan, noting growth in academic ties and California’s support for Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Utterback outlined Go-Biz’s trade and investment programs and reported that California-Armenia two-way trade has more than doubled since 2019, with exports rising sharply; she cited examples of California companies expanding into Armenia and Armenian businesses seeking California opportunities. Members asked about future priorities, and panelists pointed to tech, clean energy, agriculture, and continued outreach through trade and investment programs.
A second panel centered on Glendale’s role as a gateway for the partnership. Mayor Ara Najarian described Glendale’s large Armenian-American population, the Armenian American Museum, sister-city relationships, and the city’s role in cultural and economic diplomacy, while also raising concerns about Artsakh, displaced Armenians, detainees, and discrimination against Armenian Americans. Vahe Kozoyan of ServiceTitan shared his company’s growth from a Glendale startup to a global firm with major operations in Armenia, and Armina Galstian of SmartGate VC and Hero House Glendale described a California-Armenia innovation corridor supporting startups, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and neuroscience. Committee members discussed how the state can further support the partnership through investment, delegation visits, education, innovation hubs, and ensuring Armenian-owned businesses are not excluded from supplier diversity and anti-discrimination protections.
NJ
Transcript Highlights:
- Finally, I'd like to thank Governor Cheryl.
- It's like Governor Murphy never left. Welcome to Governor Sherrill.
- The governor promised a more transparent process.
- Governor Sherrill, zero.
- do not always equal or exceed the services received in a regular appointment. ...appointment do not
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Champion, Office of the Governor, in support; R.
- have Dr Champion Office of the governor in in in support<00:14:54.240><c> um</c><00:14:54.399><c> R<
- So there is that directive, and then you can appoint someone in that directive.
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Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a long calendar of health-related measures, beginning with SB 297, a proposed constitutional amendment to protect reproductive freedom. Supporters included medical, labor, and advocacy groups, while opponents, including Hawaii Family Forum and Hawaii Christian Coalition, argued the term “reproductive freedom” was too vague and could be misunderstood. Testimony on SB 350, a similar constitutional amendment protecting contraception, also drew strong support from medical and advocacy groups and opposition from religious organizations; one witness said the measure was especially important to protect reproductive care and contraception.
Several bills focused on health system administration and public health. SB 1438 on home care agencies, SB 1439 on nuisances, SB 1441 on transferring the AAHU regional health care system to the Department of Health, SB 1442 on children’s mental health services, SB 1443 on the Department of Health, SB 1444 on general excise tax, and SB 1445 on youth mental health all received mostly supportive testimony from state agencies and community organizations. On SB 1445, the Hawaii State LGBTQ Commission asked that LGBTQI+ and Native Hawaiian youth be specifically considered in mental health services. SB 1450, creating an intensive mobile team pilot for houseless individuals with serious brain disorders, drew support from state agencies and providers; a street medicine advocate said the pilot could help address sustainability, insurance, and service delivery on the streets.
The committee also heard testimony on access and workforce measures, including SB 1596 on nursing, SB 1565 on acupuncture, SB 1564 on Medicaid, SB 1418 for an emergency DHS appropriation, SB 1417 on crimes against protective services workers, SB 1411 on Medicaid third-party liability, SB 1399 on a family resilience pilot program, SB 1398 on trauma-informed care, SB 1281 on telehealth, and SB 1279 on telepharmacy. Most of these measures drew broad support from agencies, provider groups, and advocacy organizations. On SB 1281, HMSA opposed the bill as written, warning about audio-only telehealth and federal rule changes, while other health groups supported it as important for rural, kupuna, and disabled residents. On SB 1417, a Honolulu Police Department captain supported stronger protections for DHS workers but could not provide complaint data and said he would follow up later. The hearing ended with the chair noting quorum and asking whether the committee was ready for decision making; no votes or final actions were recorded in the transcript.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll say this once for all nominees: although the governor has put your name forward, it is not without
- He has been qualified as a polygraph examiner for at least two years prior to the appointment, and as
- I'm just honored to be here, honored for the governor to appoint me to this position, and honored that
Bills:
HB2299 , HB2939 , HB2941 , HB2960 , HB3062 , HB3087 , HB3114 , HB3244 , HB3262 , HB3304 , HB3345 , HB3386 , HB3431 , HB3498 , HB3581 , HB3645 , HB3648 , HB3764 , HB3852 , HB3974 , HB4141 , HB4144 , HB4227 , HB4237 , HB4343 , HB4425
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
Article V, convention, amendments, criminal penalties, legislative authority, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, firearm liability, tort reform, manufacturers
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 108 May 2nd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The provision is designed to give voters a direct say before the governor expands its taxing authority
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 28th, 2026
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We can see who the chief administrator is and all others appointed.
- None of those cars are marked with the appointing agency.
- Are they appointed in that county? Because that's, but how do you know?
- The actual term is appointed.
- I appoint her.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And I will say that when the new board was appointed, the first pick the governor made was Linda because
- The governor wanted to make sure that she was on the board.
- , the first pick the was appointed, the first pick the governor<00:10:46.480><c> made</c><00:10:46.760
- The governor wanted to make community.
- for Governor Green to have the confidence to ask me to serve in the new advisory board.
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard several governor’s message nominations to the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s advisory board. The first nominee, Daniel O’Leary, received strong support from HTA leadership and Deputy Director James Kunane Tokioka, who praised his visitor-industry knowledge and work on brand marketing and tourism planning. O’Leary said he hoped to contribute his experience and strengthen the organization’s integrity. Joel Guy was also supported by HTA, Tokioka, and several community testifiers, who highlighted his long work in Hana, his film-industry background, and his role in community-focused tourism planning. During questioning, Guy said the advisory board should still have influence, especially on strategic planning and community concerns, even though its role is advisory rather than decision-making.
The committee then considered Linda Wong’s nomination. HTA and Tokioka strongly supported her, citing her long community experience and familiarity with HTA work. Wong said the new advisory board was collaborative, had no conflicts so far, and was trying to balance resident concerns with attracting higher-value tourists. Senator Kim questioned her about the advisory structure, and Wong said she believed the Legislature had reduced HTA’s authority because of past conflicts but that the new board could help turn things around and possibly regain more authority in the future.
The committee also heard testimony on Kimberly Algos and Terry Fisher. Algos was described by HTA and Tokioka as a strong leader and solid board member; Tokioka explained that she and another co-chair were selected because of their busy schedules and that the advisory board’s committees were created so members could contribute beyond the single statutory duty of selecting the chair, president, and CEO. Fisher was supported for his tour-operator experience and strategic planning work. In questioning, he endorsed performance-based contracting and accountability for contractors, while acknowledging that external events can affect results. He also said the convention center is critical infrastructure that should be repaired and used to help fill tourism lulls and attract major conferences. The hearing included supportive testimony from industry representatives, but no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 05/13/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Burkel have been appointed as such Burkel have been appointed as such committee<00:17:45.440><c> on</
- I'll call on Senator four members be appointed thereon. four members be appointed thereon.
- </c><00:19:23.120><c> on</c> like conference committee appointed on like conference committee appointed
- </c> >> Um, Jane Bowman, the chief judge, was appointed by Governor Walz for a term beginning January
- Beverly Qua was appointed to the Tax Court by Governor Walz on March 3, 2025, for a term beginning March
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-19 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Dear President Albritton, the following executive appointments were referred to the Senate committees
- The report contains the names of 42 appointees who have been appointed by the Governor to various state
- Are there messages from the Governor or other executive communications? None on the desk, Mr.
- The report contains the names of 42 appointees who have been appointed by the governor to various state
- So does the surplus lands get voted on by ARC and the governor and the cabinet?
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of gallery introductions recognizing visitors, local officials, students, and public safety personnel. The chamber first took up a report from the Ethics and Elections Committee on 42 executive appointments; after Senator Gaetz explained that the committee had reviewed the appointees’ qualifications and suitability, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a 36-0 vote.
The Senate then moved through a long special-order calendar focused largely on open-government sunset reviews and other policy bills. It passed measures to continue or consolidate public records and meeting exemptions for aquaculture records, agency-held trade secrets, and cybersecurity information, with one technical amendment adopted on the cybersecurity bill. The chamber also approved bills extending the statute of limitations for failure to report child abuse, strengthening regulation of commercial driving schools, requiring human trafficking education for nursing graduates, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person, and making the related public-records exemption. Additional bills passed included a nature-based coastal resiliency measure with an amendment restricting dredge-and-fill in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, a chiropractic trust-funds bill, specialty license plates, a one-time waiver of late financial disclosure fines, public school personnel compensation changes, the annual Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services “Farm Bill,” homestead exemption clarification for long-term leaseholders, disability-presumption clarifications for first responders, reinsurance intermediary manager changes, patriotic displays in public schools, ADS-B fee restrictions, autism-related law enforcement training and a Blue Envelope program, campus safety policy transparency at public colleges and universities, and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary certificates for practice, and domestic animals.
The Senate also debated and passed a bill allowing licensed insurance agents to market health care sharing ministries, despite concerns raised by Senator Polsky about consumer confusion, commissions, and the sale of non-insurance products; supporters argued it restored free speech, religious liberty, and consumer choice. The chamber approved the bill 32-5 after debate. Most other measures passed with strong bipartisan support, often by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several companion House bills were substituted in place of Senate bills before final passage.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Dec 5th, 2025 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor Inslee... ...40%.
- Governor Inslee rescinded the eviction moratorium.
- But some counties don't appoint in every case.
- Counties hire the GALs or put the order in place that appoints the GALs.
- She helped him keep those appointments and kept him on track.
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
Summary:
The work session began with testimony on expanding opportunities in the legal profession, especially in response to rural attorney shortages and public service recruitment. Washington State Bar Association Executive Director Tara Nevitt described a growing but aging attorney workforce, noted that younger attorneys have declined, and outlined efforts including supervised practice as an alternative to the bar exam, reduced admission-by-motion experience requirements, expansion of the law clerk program, rural job fairs and grants, and a pilot program for innovative legal service delivery. Members asked about bar passage standards, loan repayment assistance, and the former limited license legal technician program.
Representatives from the University of Washington, Seattle University, and Gonzaga discussed law school pipelines into public service and rural practice. They described early outreach to students, loan repayment assistance and scholarships, public service stipends, clinics and externships, and partnerships that place students in government, nonprofit, prosecution, and defense roles. Seattle University highlighted its Flex JD and hybrid hub model in rural communities; Gonzaga presented data showing many graduates remain in Washington and enter public interest work; and UW emphasized that unpaid internships and debt remain barriers. The Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys and the Office of Public Defense both testified that prosecutor and defender vacancies are severe in rural counties, and that salary, hiring bonuses, housing support, internships, and loan repayment programs are important tools. The Office of Public Defense said its new recruitment and retention program, funded by SB 5780, has already placed interns in underserved counties and helped some commit to future jobs there. The Washington State Bar’s law clerk program was also described as a pathway that helps people train and remain in their home communities.
The committee then shifted to family law, guardians, and guardianships. On guardian ad litem practice in Title 26 cases, Northwest Justice Project and private family law practitioners said training has improved since 2018, but concerns remain about inconsistent investigations, bias, inadequate domestic violence training, lack of oversight, high costs, and uneven county practices. They suggested more robust training, better accountability, and possible use of mental health professionals for custody evaluations. For minor guardianships under the Uniform Guardianship Act, a Superior Court judge said filings have increased and courts struggle to find qualified attorneys and court visitors, while the Administrative Office of the Courts said its $3 million annual reimbursement program for local courts is running out earlier each year and that minor guardianship costs make up most of the spending. The Office of Public Guardianship reported rising demand for adult guardianship services, noting that recent legislation expanded its caseload capacity and added a navigator role, but that referrals and active cases continue to grow statewide.
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 10th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Request of the Governor-Bell in the law amendments, Section 84-7-12-5, reissured by Satsherbrescott,
- Honestly, I think Jane has spoken more about Perkins County Canal than Jesse Bradley, Governor Pillen
- Yesterday, the governor was represented at 10:26 a.m.
- the original appointment.
- The transcript is garbled, but it appears to discuss service terms and appointment procedures for the
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 26th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I was also recently appointed to the county's Behavioral Health Leadership Committee.
- The person shall be appointed by the governor, but it will be at the advice of the Senate, and there
- The bill, the parts that have been signed by the governor. Is there legal representation?
- We could not be more thrilled to have attracted her to this and to have the governor appoint her to this
- This was established by Governor Lujan Grisham in December of 2021, and this is our annual report.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- Was there hope there in the governor?
- The governor, page nine, this might be helpful.
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony from Insurance Commissioner DJ Bettencourt on the New Hampshire Insurance Department budget. He said the department is self-funded through assessments on insurers based on New Hampshire premium volume, with about $8 billion in premiums written in the state and a department budget of roughly $15.5 million. He explained that the department has 88 authorized positions, eight vacancies, and that three full-time positions were unfunded after the governor’s requested 4% reduction exercise. He also said the department is trying to balance staffing needs with not overburdening carriers during a hard insurance market.
A major topic was the department’s $2.6 million rebate to industry from the prior fiscal year, which Bettencourt described as a credit against the next assessment rather than a direct cash payment. Members questioned why that credit was not reflected as a reduction in the upcoming budget, and Bettencourt and staff explained that the budget assumes full staffing and full spending, with any year-end surplus returned to insurers. The commissioner said the department had added staff in recent years for succession planning and to preserve institutional expertise, and that the rebate reflects careful budgeting rather than excess spending.
Members also asked about staffing changes by division, including positions unfunded in fraud, property and casualty examinations, life and health examinations, and tax. Bettencourt said fraud investigations remain strong and that the department can use outside contractors for examinations, with those costs billed to the company being examined. He also described the department’s examination process, including periodic financial exams and targeted market conduct reviews triggered by consumer complaints or trends. Additional questions covered OIT transfers, the department’s oversight of fully insured health coverage, the insurance premium tax and fines going to the general fund, and the department’s limited role in auto repair reimbursement disputes, where he said complaints have recently declined.