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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 11, 2026

Labor, Health & Social Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • from forcing centers to provide<00:31:00.480> or<00:31:00.799> refer<00:31:01.200>
  • Um, because all those tasks do cost us money to do. So we haven't performed those tasks.
  • Um, because all those tasks do cost us money to do. So we haven't performed those tasks.
  • You know, the OB desert that we've been talking about for years, the governor's task force, that kind
  • of the governor's task force, that kind of the governor's task force, that kind of thing.<01:38:
Bills: HB0003, HB0004
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 3/3/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • [Music] The chaplain for today is Sharon Day, executive director of Indigenous People's Task Force in
  • <00:03:53.560> force<00:03:54.200> in<00:03:54.400> Minneapolis people's task
  • force in Minneapolis people's task force in Minneapolis Minnesota<00:03:56.519> Pledge<00:03:
  • We passed the task force on anti-violence against Latina peoples.
  • > against task force on antiviolence against task force on antiviolence against Latina<01:34:57.840
Keywords: 1183, house
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and we have solid waste task force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents on Zoom. >> Yes.
  • I'm here on behalf of the solid waste task force of the Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and just want
  • <00:15:03.120> force on behalf of the solid waste task force on behalf of the solid waste
  • task force of<00:15:03.600> the<00:15:03.760> Hawaii<00:15:04.240> Environmental
  • <00:18:26.000> force to echo the zero waste task force to echo the zero waste task force comments
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

October 14, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'M A VETERAN OF THE AIR FORCE AND I SPENT 30 YEARS IN UNIFORM.
  • I DON'T WANT TO FORGET MY AIR FORCE.
  • I MYSELF AM AN AIR FORCE VETERAN AS WELL AS A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER.
  • SOME INVOLVEMENT THAT THEY STAY CONNECTED WITH ITS PART OF THE MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE.
  • ESCROW AND SUICIDE COALITION FINANCIAL STABILITY COALITION, HOMELESS TASK FORCE, NAVY DAYS, WE ALSO DO
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations May 11th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's not forcing us to do anything. I don't mind exploring. But it's an urgent request.
  • You can’t force them to do it. Also, I have a resolution... ...can’t force them to do it.
  • "Not if they're already tasked to do it; it's within their job description to do these audits.
  • It doesn't have the force of law. That's where we are.
  • Again, it doesn't have the force of law. It's just a resolution that directs an audit.
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 105, which would reinstate an existing TOPS Tech benefit for eligible veterans after a sunset expired. The author said the program had been underused because it was not well promoted, but that the new veterans workforce effort called “The Boot” would help connect veterans to the benefit. Members confirmed it would use existing TOPS funds and not require new money, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. House Resolution 3 asked the Louisiana Housing Corporation to study whether vacant state-owned property could be used for housing and rental assistance for cost-burdened state employees. The author described it as an exploratory study, while members raised concerns about the fiscal note and the scope of the study. Fiscal staff explained the agency had requested additional positions to do the work. The committee discussed narrowing the study to certain areas, but the resolution was ultimately reported favorably. House Bill 189 sought supplemental pay for fire protection officers at the Lakefront Management Authority’s airport. The author and airport representatives argued the firefighters perform hazardous, specialized ARFF duties at a busy public airport and should be treated like other supplemental-pay recipients. Some members questioned whether the airport and its employees qualified under existing law and whether the proposal would expand an already costly program. After debate, the committee rejected the bill on an 8-10 vote. The committee then reported Senate Bill 461 favorably, which would place certain small groups of active employees under the Office of Group Benefits to improve insurance rates without using general fund money. House Bill 623, creating a three-tier permitting system for vapor product producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, was amended to clarify the direct-to-consumer shipment prohibition and then reported favorably. House Bill 1222, which would authorize LED to create a grocery initiative grant and assistance program to address food deserts, drew extended debate over whether it would amount to government-run grocery stores; supporters said it would only create incentives for private grocers and related assistance. It was amended and reported favorably by a 16-2 vote. Finally, House Resolution 80, as amended, would shift a proposed audit-related effort on higher education budget metrics away from the legislative auditor and toward university systems’ own boards; members questioned the need for a look-back report and the added workload, and the chair indicated he would move to recommit the resolution to the education committee.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Labor - 02/27/25

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • force that helped create a lot of this and inform the legislation.
  • We heard a lot from workers in the task force how hard it is to try to piece together this evidence of
  • We heard a lot from workers in the task force how hard it is to try to piece together this evidence of
  • <00:49:48.599> is workers in the task force how hard it is workers in the task force how hard
  • Air Force so she continues the the Air Force so she continues the the legacy<01:47:29.480> of<
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Human Services Committee May 27th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the current administration of HHS has formed an internal task force to look at the system's problems
  • Something that I wanted to just mention is that the reentry housing pilot task force is working.
  • I'm part of that housing task force.
  • force has been tasked with creating or suggesting a pilot program to help individuals that are exiting
  • force.
Keywords: 908, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Apr 13th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think it's an honor to serve in this role and help protect the citizens of Oklahoma as we are tasked
  • the media every single day, and it's kind of almost a separate issue, as the Board of Pharmacy is tasked
  • In addition to that, I think he got his start in medicine at an air force base if I'm not mistaken and
  • retired from the United States Air Force reserves as a colonel and a practicing physician there.
  • I may not let this nomination go through now that you said he's an Air Force guy.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • This escalation forces districts like ours to make difficult choices: either continue paying the bill
  • It establishes and clarifies the duties of the Safe Schools and Neighborhood Task Force.
  • It creates a process by which certain providers can seek an exemption from the task force.
  • This would force a fresh start.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Assembly - VSC Trustees and Adjutant General - 2026-02-19 - 10:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For over three decades, General Harter has embodied the Air Force core values: integrity first, service
  • The next Adjutant General must understand how these forces interact with Vermont's needs.
  • interact with Vermont how these forces interact with Vermont needs.<00:19:26.559> Colonel<00:
  • <00:19:41.440> structure, operational readiness, force structure, operational readiness, force
  • that can respond maintaining a force that can respond when<00:20:02.080> Vermont<00:20:02.559
Keywords: 927, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then Governor Ducey created a task force to respond to that horrific incident.
  • That task force was charged to come up with solutions to make sure that incidents like that never happen
  • We happened to be on that task force and came up with a solution to enhance monitoring and oversight
  • We were forced to petition him. And his behavior became dangerous and erratic.
  • in Special Forces and numerous overseas deployments.
Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee approved the January 21 minutes and then heard a series of bills focused on developmental disabilities oversight, behavioral health fraud, AHCCCS operations, child safety, and state hospital capacity. SB 1179 would make the Developmental Disabilities Group Home Monitoring Program permanent and remove the appropriations contingency; Disability Rights Arizona and program managers testified that Commit had identified systemic care problems, while the sponsor said the work should continue. The bill received a 6-1 do-pass recommendation. SB 1114 would appropriate $1 million to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for behavioral health patient brokering investigations; Native advocates described widespread recruitment and exploitation of vulnerable people, especially Native Americans, and the bill passed 8-0. SB 1115 would prohibit AHCCCS from allowing remote work for Access employees; the sponsor argued in-person oversight was needed, while AHCCCS warned of space and staffing problems. It passed 4-3. SB 1051 would require hospitals to collect and report patients’ citizenship or immigration status for cost accounting; supporters called it a data-collection measure, while nurses and physicians said it would create fear and deter care. It passed 4-3. SB 1122, as amended, would replace prior authorization with 100% prepayment review for certain behavioral health services under the American Indian Health Plan, and passed 7-0 after AHCCCS said it had worked on the amendment. SB 1132, to appropriate unspecified funds for a new Arizona State Hospital wing, drew testimony from families and advocates describing severe shortages of state hospital beds and the need for more long-term treatment capacity; it passed 7-0. SB 1169, to fund graduate medical education and a new residency program, passed 6-0. SB 1171, requiring AHCCCS to check for dual enrollment in exchange plans and AHCCCS, passed 4-2-1 after AHCCCS said implementation would require system changes and costs. SB 1172, requiring more experienced DCS investigators for repeated abuse/neglect reports and court notification of hotline calls in dependency cases, passed 7-0. SB 1173, requiring behavioral health facility applicants, owners, and licensees to be U.S. citizens or lawfully present permanent residents with fingerprint clearance cards, passed 4-3 after an amendment clarifying the lawful-presence requirement.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Jun 9th, 2026

Elections and Constitutional Amendments

Transcript Highlights:
  • principal, superintendent, and now CEO of an education foundation, I've experienced the near-impossible tasks
  • an absurdly narrow reading, the clear and unequivocal Supreme Court decision in the Harvard case forces
  • force on reparations has put forward.
  • force on reparations has asked for.
  • They were forced here.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several measures, beginning with SCA 5, Senator Cortese’s proposal to create an Equalization Reserve Account to help reduce long-standing per-pupil funding disparities between basic aid and non-basic aid school districts. Supporters, including education leaders and school employees, argued the measure would provide a stable, long-term funding source to improve student services and staffing. Charter school representatives opposed the bill, saying it excluded charter schools from the benefits and could raise equal protection concerns. Senator Cortese responded that the bill only addresses district funding and does not alter charter funding formulas. After quorum was established, SCA 5 was approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee also heard S.J.R. 18, a resolution by Senator McNerney condemning the Citizens United decision and urging limits on corporate influence in elections. The author argued that corporate and dark money have overwhelmed campaign finance and weakened public trust. There was no formal witness testimony in support or opposition, and members discussed the resolution’s symbolic nature and its relationship to free speech and campaign finance rules. The resolution was adopted and referred onward. The committee then took up ACA 7, Assembly Member Jackson’s constitutional amendment to clarify Proposition 209 and allow more race-conscious tools in education to address racial equity gaps. Supporters said current law prevents targeted, evidence-based interventions and that the measure would help close persistent disparities; opponents argued it would weaken Prop. 209, invite discrimination, and likely fail at the ballot or in court. After extensive debate, the measure was approved as amended and sent to Appropriations. The committee next heard ACA 18, which would add a second student voting seat to the University of California Board of Regents, ensuring both undergraduate and graduate student representation. The author and student regent witnesses said the UC board is the only major higher education governing board in California with just one student vote, and that more student representation would improve decision-making and reflect the student body. The measure drew support from student organizations and was approved. Finally, AJR 29 was heard, opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail administration and defending California’s mail voting system as safe and secure. The author said the order would improperly interfere with state election administration. The resolution was adopted. Items 3 and 4 on consent were also approved, and the committee adjourned after all agenda items were acted upon.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • States Air Force, both as a pilot in uniform and also then in civilian work as well.
  • but we must share a common set of non-partisan facts. been the Energy Information Administration's task
  • But as qualified as each of these nominees may be, no single person can perform all of the important tasks
  • any nuclear waste being cited in their state, you would take that into consideration and would not force
  • Now restricting hydropower generation does a lot of things, including forcing customers to purchase more
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Insurance Apr 2nd, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • If a policy is on a commercial property, the rates are even higher, and business owners are forced to
  • Why is the market, Reduced or void of, of certain companies and coverages that forces people into Tweet
  • Uh, task force set up by Chairman Hunter in 2012.
  • The task force was formed to educate residents and businesses in the 14 counties that border the Texas
  • Uh, in business, when you hire a third-party contractor to perform a specific task, the contract often
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 5, 2025 - 12:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, one of the most important tasks that we undertake each session is the approval of a state budget
  • We're tasked with over 1,000 statutory duties.
  • reason, like, you have fiscally constrained counties or also your rural counties, might be a state force
  • , federal force, is so much land that comes... ...or also your rural counties.
  • It might be a state force, federal force. There's so much land that comes off the rolls.
Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee met to review how county budgets are developed and how constitutional officers fit into that process. Davin Suggs of the Florida Association of Counties gave an overview of county budgeting, explaining the statutory framework, the role of property taxes and TRIM notices, the fiscal-year timeline, fund balances and reserves, and the Department of Revenue’s oversight. He emphasized that county budgets include the board’s budget plus the budgets of constitutional officers, and that relationships and communication are critical to resolving budget issues. A panel of constitutional officers then described their offices’ budget processes and responsibilities: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed law enforcement budgeting and the importance of negotiated agreements with county commissions; Alachua County Property Appraiser Aisha Solomon explained the June 1 budget deadline, valuation methods, and the appeal process for property assessments; Manatee County Clerk and Comptroller Angelina Coleniso outlined the clerk’s court and finance duties, the county-side budget process, and the clerk’s personal liability under section 129.09 for unlawful expenditures; Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Early described the cyclical nature of election costs, staffing, equipment, and the impact of turnout and election law changes; and Columbia County Tax Collector Kyle Keene explained that tax collectors’ budgets are reviewed by the Department of Revenue, with fee offices funding themselves through service charges and budget offices relying on county support. Members asked about personal liability for unlawful spending, conflicts between clerks and county commissions, property valuation and storm damage adjustments, reserve levels, and whether tax collectors can retain excess fees. Responses noted that clerks must refuse illegal expenditures, property appraisers use market-based assessments with VAB and court review available, counties should maintain healthy fund balances for cash flow and emergencies, and tax collectors generally must zero out year-end balances and distribute excess revenues to taxing authorities. The committee took no votes and adjourned after thanking the panelists for their testimony.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Investing in People / Supporting Small Businesses / New Senator Elected May 4th, 2025

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And here in Minnesota, our labor force participation rate is at 68.2%, which is also better than the
  • Joining me now is DFL Senator Susan Pha, who is tasked with improving the state's economic outlook through
  • And here in Minnesota, our labor force participation rate is at 68.2%, which is also better than the
  • Joining me now is DFL Senator Susan Pha, who is tasked with improving the state's economic outlook through
  • And here in Minnesota, our labor force participation rate is at 68.2%, which is also better than the
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/18/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our large geographical districts, uh, it forces many of them to make programming cuts and leaves many
  • I just wanted to point out that in 2019 the finance task force looked at this issue, and their recommendation
  • <00:19:03.000> issue<00:19:03.760> and task force looked at this issue and task force
  • <01:07:51.039> and terminated to complete the tasks and terminated to complete the tasks and
  • hard to make sure that the the tasks hard to make sure that the the tasks that<01:42:49.880>
Bills: HF6, HF52, HF53
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 7th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee should be tasked with developing a recommended governance structure and a transition plan
  • The committee should be tasked with developing a recommended governance structure and a transition plan
  • I just don't think it's the place to put it in state legislation to force something on the local government
  • In 2024, I chaired a task force on behalf of Governor Landry that had a number of recommendations. ..
  • .a task force on behalf of Governor Landry that had a number of recommendations.
Summary: The committee on Local and Municipal Affairs met on May 7, 2026 and approved the prior meeting minutes before taking up a series of local bills. Early action included HB 362, creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish, which was reported favorably. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew discussion about how long an entity must be out of compliance and whether notice should be required; the committee adopted an amendment changing the threshold to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would shift more authority over the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to the Orleans Parish City Council. Supporters, including Representative Hilfriddy and Council President J.P. Morrell, argued the current structure is dysfunctional and unresponsive, and that local elected officials need authority to act more quickly. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified without taking a position on the bill itself but urged a formal transition plan or study committee so the city would have a clear governance path. Despite that concern, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying asset ownership and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills. SB 348, allowing local law enforcement to contract for administrative support related to motor vehicle enforcement, was reported favorably. SB 444, granting St. George expropriation authority for certain public infrastructure projects, was also reported favorably. SB 485, concerning the city’s authority over insurance premium taxes, initially had amendments adopted but was then reconsidered; the amendments were stripped and the bill was reported favorably in its original form. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete annual continuing education, was amended to clarify approved training and then reported favorably. Other measures reported favorably included HB 990 on Jefferson Parish master water meters, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish tax rebates tied to a data center project, HB 664 raising the maximum fine for parish ordinance violations, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief position in Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil service pay-plan restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 allowing a fee increase for the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention District, HB 368 increasing fines for improper demolition of historic properties in New Orleans, and HB 441 returning New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board employees to city civil service. The committee adjourned after reporting the bills.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Working Group on Omnibus K-12 Education Bill - 06/02/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This will allow our schools more time to invest in their students and give a task force the time needed
  • Line 15 is the compensatory revenue task force.
  • Line 15 is the compensatory revenue<00:19:12.720> task<00:19:13.120> force.
  • force. uh this is to revenue task force. uh this is to discuss<00:19:16.480> uh<00:19:16.720>
  • Section 27 establishes the compensatory revenue task force and provides for its membership and its duties
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • , I think the high profile one that gets talked about is the Chinese land purchase down by the Air Force
  • Force Base got through. Thank you for your testimony. Members, are there questions of this witness?
  • The commission will be tasked with studying the challenges in five specific areas, marriage and family
  • I served under the Biden administration as a border patrol agent where I was Given the task to, like
  • We urge this committee to focus on public safety concerns and not on forcing state law enforcement to