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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - State of the State Address
Transcript Highlights:
- dollars in medical debt for nearly half a million Arizonans, and lowered the cost of child care, prescription
Summary:
The transcript is the opening joint session of the Arizona Legislature’s 57th Second Regular Session, featuring remarks from House and Senate leaders and Governor Katie Hobbs. House and Senate leaders emphasized a conservative governing agenda focused on affordability, public safety, parental rights, accountability, school choice, election integrity, and water policy, while also highlighting plans for tax cuts and cooperation across chambers.
Governor Hobbs centered her address on the “Arizona promise,” stressing affordability, security, and freedom. She highlighted prior actions on job growth, medical debt relief, housing, public safety, border security, water management, and economic development, and announced new proposals including a middle-class tax cut package, a capacity and efficiency initiative to save state funds, a new active management area for La Paz County, a Colorado River Protection Fund, elimination of the data center tax exemption, a housing acceleration fund, and an Arizona Affordability Fund funded in part by a short-term rental fee. She also called for more accountability in the ESA program and for renewing Prop. 123 to support public schools.
The governor and legislative leaders also addressed political violence, honoring retiring Senator Lela Alston and recognizing public safety and firefighting personnel. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken in the session; it concluded with the joint session being dissolved after the governor’s remarks.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- process for bidding out the MPDP is the Medicare MPDP program, which is the Medicare Advantage Prescription
Keywords:
aircraft, tax exemption, sales tax, lease tax, maintenance, Alabama, health insurance, Medicare, retirees, public education, contracts, education, high school, community college, dual enrollment, secondary credit, Move on When Ready, parental leave, state employees, local education agencies
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/16/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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for rather than write you a prescription for rather than write you a prescription - It also reduces costs related to prescription drug use and high-cost interventions.
- drug use and high cost prescription drug use and high cost interventions. interventions. interventions
- For some patients, becoming healthier reduces the need for pharmaceutical prescriptions.
- Only those who can prescriptions.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I cannot tell you how many times, even back then, I would call in the prescription to a pharmacy and
- It also covers access to contraception, prescription medications, and other fertility services.
- It also covers access to contraception, prescription medications, and other fertility services.
- It also covers access to contraception, prescription medications, and other fertility services.
- It also covers access to contraception, prescription medications, and other fertility services.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232 from prime sponsor Representative Mark Pearson, who said the bill is intended to protect conscience rights for health care professionals and students, especially in relation to abortion and sterilization-related procedures. He argued that protecting ethical objections would help retain and recruit medical workers in New Hampshire, reduce moral injury, and preserve patient access to care. Pearson said the bill is not meant to allow discrimination based on protected characteristics and emphasized that it is limited to objections to specific procedures, with an amendment added to address concerns raised by Chairman Lynn.
Members questioned Pearson closely about the scope of the bill and amendment, including whether it could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers or receptionists, whether a provider could refuse emergency care, and who would determine when an emergency exists. Pearson said the bill does not apply to emergency situations or to treatment after an abortion has already occurred, and he stated that emergency triage would control in obvious emergencies. He also said the intent was not to allow a person to take a job and then unexpectedly refuse duties, and he suggested the amendment could be tweaked to clarify its application to facilities and staff.
Additional questions focused on whether the bill should be broader than the procedures listed, how it would interact with federal conscience protections, and whether it could affect contraception-related services, including pharmacies. Pearson responded that the bill addresses the specific issues raised by people he and his wife had spoken with, and he was open to revising the amendment to reduce ambiguity. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Of course, controlled substances could mean literally anything like a prescription.
- That is a legal um prescription.
- People could have a prescription or even pick up a prescription for somebody that they're responsible
- People could have a prescription or even pick up a prescription for somebody that they're responsible
- People could have a prescription or even pick up a prescription for somebody that they're responsible
Summary:
The Housing Committee opened with a public hearing on HB 196, which would repeal the Housing Champion program. Representative Matt Drew, the prime sponsor, argued the program is an unnecessary and poorly targeted subsidy, saying it rewards municipalities after projects are completed and may not be limited to new housing production. He questioned the transparency of the program, cited difficulty finding required annual reports, and noted a fiscal note suggesting the state could recover up to $3 million if obligations are terminated. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the program’s criteria amount to political favoritism or a standard grant process; supporters said the rubric is specific and that municipalities are evaluated against objective requirements. Representative Priest, Nick Taylor of Housing Action New Hampshire, and Karen Benfield of Stay Work Play New Hampshire all opposed repeal, saying the program encourages local zoning and regulatory changes, helps smaller communities participate, and supports housing supply and young people’s ability to stay in the state. The hearing on HB 196 was then closed.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1405, a bill establishing an affordable housing guarantee program within the Housing Finance Authority. Prime sponsor Representative Chris Muns said the bill would reduce lender risk by guaranteeing up to 80% of principal on qualifying loans for affordable housing, with a cap of $30 million per lender per year and $300 million outstanding at any time. He described the measure as a low-cost public-private partnership backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and said it was identical to a prior Senate bill that had received unanimous bipartisan committee support before dying later in the process. He framed the bill as one part of a broader housing package aimed at financing, infrastructure, workforce, zoning reform, and other housing-related issues.
No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal actions were opening and closing the public hearing on HB 196 and opening the public hearing on HB 1405, with testimony continuing on HB 1405 at the end of the transcript.
NH
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- It mentions that a prescription shall be required. Prior authorization may be required.
- A doctor’s prescription is required.
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doctor's <00:42:23.880>prescription <00:42:24.360>is <00:42:24.440 - A doctor's prescription is required. A doctor's prescription is required.
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before, only for off-label prescriptions before, only for off-label prescriptions
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And then, sorry, in line 26 of page two of the original bill, it removes the prescription or provision
- Line 28, it removes the prescription or provision of artificial contraception.
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or And then, sorry, in line 26 of page two of the original bill, it removes the prescription - Line 28, it removes the prescription or provision of artificial contraception.
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or <03:56:38.800>provision <03:56:39.199>of the prescription
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, which would allow classification by biological sex in limited circumstances such as multi-use bathrooms, certain athletic events, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for women and girls, and said it was consistent with recent federal actions and prior legislation. Opponents said the bill lacked a clear definition of biological sex, could create confusion and discrimination, and was unnecessary because existing law and sports rules already address the issues raised.
After debate, the committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass on HB 148. The chair asked for a majority report and noted that a minority report would likely be filed. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill related to end-of-life medical decision-making. Supporters framed it as a matter of liberty and relief from suffering for terminally ill patients, while opponents raised moral objections, concerns about suicide being normalized, and worries about deceptive wording and death-certificate reporting.
HB 254 was approved on an 11-7 vote for ought to pass, with the chair indicating he would write the majority report and Representative Perez the minority report. The committee then moved to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment restoring prior law on recoupment of appointed-counsel costs from indigent criminal defendants and juveniles. The chair explained the amendment as reversing 2020 changes that had limited cost recovery, and the discussion focused on financial affidavits and the Office of Cost Containment’s ability to review indigency claims. The transcript cuts off before the committee vote on HB 611.
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Communications, Technology and Innovation Mar 9th, 2026
Communications, Technology and Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- Data portability doesn't need to be this prescriptive.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Oct 7th, 2025
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair lays out SB2857 by Blanco, relating to prescription drug purchasing proof for certain health
Keywords:
Texas Department of Insurance, commission appointments, insurance regulation, oversight, consumer advocacy, insurance rates, property insurance, commercial automobile insurance, rate approval, consumer protection, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, administrative penalties, coastal counties, 1184, house, all
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Mar 19th, 2025
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's what the bill really is very prescriptive about: this is a facility-to-facility decision about
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills. SB 894, relating to faith-based content in batterers’ intervention programs, was explained as allowing certified programs to offer voluntary faith-based components alongside existing models. Members raised questions about how faith would be defined, whether participation would be optional, and how all faiths would be included. An amendment was adopted clarifying that faith-based activities may be offered but not required and removing language directing DCF to repeal a rule. After supportive testimony from faith-based advocates and some debate, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senators Harrell and Garcia later recording affirmative votes.
The committee then considered SB 1240 on substance abuse and mental health care, which would assign state oversight of the 988 Lifeline, remove the annual needs assessment barrier for medication-assisted treatment licensing, and require annual continuing education for forensic evaluators. An amendment with technical conforming changes and two substantive clarifications was adopted. Members expressed support for expanded access to behavioral health services, and the bill was reported favorably.
Later, the chair presented SB 1736, which would allow direct support professionals and relatives to administer insulin in group home settings for individuals with developmental disabilities. After an amendment clarifying sliding scale insulin and related medication administration, the committee heard testimony from family advocates describing how the bill would prevent unnecessary institutionalization and reduce costs. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 1286, which clarifies that allowing children to engage in unsupervised activities such as biking or playing outside does not by itself constitute neglect unless reckless or dangerous. After brief support testimony, that bill was also reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part II) Feb 26th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- disease, reduce healthcare costs, and ensure they can advise on lifestyle changes instead of just prescriptions
Keywords:
attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2026-03-24
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota is one of the least prescriptive states in the country when it comes to validating knowledge
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least Minnesota is one of the least Minnesota is one of the least prescriptive - 36.000>
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comes <00: - So what is interactive mean, and I know we don't want to get too prescriptive, but um, you know, does
Keywords:
SNAP, income limits, asset limits, nutrition assistance, children and families, federal poverty guidelines, federal waiver, food assistance, low-income families, nutritional support, day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, child care, family child care, child care center, licensing, correction order
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- when the residents are laying down, that's when they tend to take that common-sense time, not in prescriptive
- when the residents are laying down, that's when they tend to take that common-sense time, not in prescriptive
- changed today in the care models, there are times when you're able to eat, to take your break, but prescriptively
- changed today in the care models, there are times when you're able to eat, to take your break, but prescriptively
- changed today in the care models, there are times when you're able to eat, to take your break, but prescriptively
Keywords:
workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, medical assistance, data matching, eligibility, reporting, human services, assisted living, health regulations, inspection authority, vulnerable adults, local government, program integrity, high-risk providers, enrollment requirements, fraud prevention, compliance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I have a concern that we're being very prescriptive about penalties on this.
- you comfortable delegating that to the Secretary of State through rulemaking rather than being prescriptive
- State through rulem rather<01:21:35.840>
than <01:21:36.000>being <01:21:36.239>prescriptive - <01:21:37.040>
Because rather than being prescriptive? - Because rather than being prescriptive?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And I also do appreciate the efforts and the openness to try to get this as sort of prescriptive as we
- And I also do appreciate the efforts and the openness to try to get this as sort of prescriptive as we
- And I also do appreciate the efforts and the openness to try to get this as sort of prescriptive as we
- And I also do appreciate the efforts and the openness to try to get this as sort of prescriptive as we
- This as sort of prescriptive as we can make it.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 03/04/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Yet, we were charged an additional $134 just for them to process two new prescriptions.
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new just for them to process two new just for them to process two new prescriptions - . prescriptions. prescriptions.
- conversations after the committee is, um, we are required under the existing law to follow a really prescriptive
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The current language is very prescriptive, and it says the STAR citizen review panel has to be three
- Senator Pappas: The current language is very prescriptive and says the STAR citizen review panel has
- The current language is very prescriptive<01:40:15.679>
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says <01:40:16.400>the <01:40:16.639>STAR prescriptive and it says the STAR prescriptive
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/11/25
Health and Human Services
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- So, for example, if someone needs a 10-day prescription for an antibiotic, but we only have seven days
- someone needs a So, for example, if someone needs a 10day<00:13:02.959>
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we <00:13:05.040 - to purchase medications from a wholesaler when there's not sufficient donated stock to fill a prescription