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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, and Martin Makary, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, both of the Department of Health and Human Mar 13th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving on to the Food and Drug Administration, they've confirmed, as FDA Commissioner Dr.
- The FDA was established by Congress to regulate prescription drugs and the food that we eat, among many
- Chairman, I will also oppose the FDA nominee.
- McCary had decided to elevate to the Chief Counsel of the FDA, a lawyer from the Biden administration
- She has resigned as Chief Counsel at the FDA.
Keywords:
public health, nominations, NIH, FDA, drug affordability, transparency, pharmaceutical industry, healthcare accessibility
Summary:
The meeting focused on vital health-related nominations, primarily emphasizing the roles of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for NIH Director and Dr. Monty McCary for FDA Commissioner. During the discussion, various senators expressed their support and concerns regarding these nominations. Senator Sanders voiced opposition to both candidates, highlighting issues related to drug affordability and public trust in health agencies. He emphasized the need for leaders committed to transparency and addressing the epidemic of high prescription drug prices, advocating for action against pharmaceutical industry greed. Overall, the conversation underscored the critical crossroads in public health leadership amidst ongoing challenges such as trust restoration and healthcare accessibility.
TX
Bills:
SB 128, SB 640, SB 672, SB 904, SB 1141, SB 1263, SB 1525, SB 1528, SB 2041, SB 2306, SB 2308, SB 2357, SB 2446, SB 2695, SB 2857, SB 2891, SB 2583
Keywords:
hospital reporting, child abuse, neglect, administrative penalty, medical ethics, child protection, hearing instruments, licensing, continuing education, patient protection, medical evaluations, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, adversary hearing, protected rights, legal custody, prescription drugs, prior authorization, neurodegenerative diseases, health benefits
TX
Bills:
SB 128, SB 640, SB 672, SB 904, SB 1141, SB 1263, SB 1525, SB 1528, SB 2041, SB 2306, SB 2308, SB 2357, SB 2446, SB 2695, SB 2857, SB 2891, SB 2583
Keywords:
hospital reporting, child abuse, neglect, administrative penalty, medical ethics, child protection, hearing instruments, licensing, continuing education, patient protection, medical evaluations, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, adversary hearing, protected rights, legal custody, prescription drugs, prior authorization, neurodegenerative diseases, health benefits
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 9th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Bills:
HB241
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 26th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 20, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The county commission approves it.
- really is talking about how to approve really is talking about how to approve or<00:16:59.199>
- conducted grants its approval. conducted grants its approval.
- And so, over the approval process.
- denials or revoke revoking approvals. denials or revoke revoking approvals.
Keywords:
pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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if they basically have to approve if they basically have to approve if they've - >
in they've already previously approved in they've already previously approved in the<00:05:31.120 - let's see here the approval authority. let's see here the approval authority.
- because it's already been pre-approved or other things have been approved for licensing.
- reasonable conditions on approval.
Keywords:
pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- We later discovered it wasn't, but it needs to be approved. So we're running it in HCR1096.
Keywords:
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana regulation, administrative rules, major rule changes, joint resolution, legislative rule approval, Title 75, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC, licensing, compliance, enforcement, dispensary, grower, processor, patient access, health care authority
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 31st, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Bills:
HB101
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED: Link added Mar 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Judicial and public safety are approving the rules submitted by February 1st due date for the agencies
Keywords:
judicial rules, public safety, state agencies, permanent rules, legislative approval, 914, all
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, the amendment stipulates that if a bill enacted into law or a measure that is approved
- It says if two or more conflicting measures or amendments to the Constitution are approved at the same
- election, the measure or amendment receiving the greatest number of... ...are approved at the same election
- this says notwithstanding Article 4 of the Constitution, if a bill enacted into law or a measure approved
- by the voters on or after the state November of 26... ...or a measure approved by the voters on or after
Bills:
HCR2048
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- transparency requirements for prior authorizations as well as procedures and requirement for reviewing and approving
Bills:
HB139
TX
Bills:
HB104
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And then what, what the fund also does is, um, subject to the approval of the control of the investment
- to pay claims from existing appropriations, but the following types of claims are required to be approved
- After the Miscellaneous Claims Bill has been approved by the legislature and signed by the governor,
Bills:
HB104
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Lottery Trust Fund Task Force (11-2-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbFDTJm55N0, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start – 00:00
Attendance Roll Call – 00:24
10-19-23 Minutes Approval – 00:51
KYSTATS Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship Presentation – 00:01:40
Approval of the Task Force Recommendations – 34:51, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Local Legislation Committee Mar 5th, 2025
Local Legislation
Bills:
HB325
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee (6-11-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- In February, the development board approved $700,000 in approvals.
- The finance corporation approved $3.7 million in March. The development board approved $1 million.
- >
for <00:17:12.240>$192,224 approved for $192,224 approved for $192,224 working<00:17: - Senator the general assembly approved.
- you know KDA approved farmers markets. you know KDA approved farmers markets.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:18
KOAP Report 00:58
Approval of Minutes 53:58, 958, all
Summary:
The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met on June 11 but did not have a quorum, so it could not approve the prior minutes. The committee then received a compliance and program update from Brandon Reed and Bill McClowski of the agricultural development board, who said the office is fully staffed, has digitized most records, and has added a Facebook page to share board actions, projects, and compliance work. They also reported that the board and finance corporation continue to operate with strong county-council participation and that the office had completed numerous site visits, program reviews, and project closeouts over the reporting period.
The presenters reviewed monthly funding actions from December through May, including board approvals ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, with a December finance meeting delayed by a snowstorm. They highlighted that the Kentucky Agriculture Finance Corporation now has 57 loans generating more than $2 million per month in payments, and that the revolving loan program has grown to support more than $24 million annually in repayments available for relending. They also noted that 75% of the portfolio is in beginning farmer loans and that the office had recently surpassed 1,000 active loans.
Several projects were discussed in detail. These included a grain facility in Callaway County supporting organic corn production for expanding egg-layer operations, a Union County cattle business expansion, a West Liberty Veterinary Clinic project to build a working cattle facility, a Grayson County farmers market project, a Casey County veterinary services project, and a packing warehouse for the Kanye family to support specialty crops. The presenters emphasized that county and state tobacco settlement funds are often combined, sometimes with participation loans, to leverage local investment. They also stressed the importance of supporting greenhouses, farmers markets, specialty crops, and large-animal veterinary services as key agricultural priorities. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the lack of quorum and the informational presentations.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight committee (7-10-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The minutes are approved.
- The silver anniversary of the development board approved about $3.3 million, and our finance board approved
- And then that's just kind of a general breakdown of the development board approvals and the finance approvals
- approvals and the A finance approvals. approvals and the A finance approvals.
- <00:10:39.680>
was board's recommendation or approval was board's recommendation or approval
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:04
Approval of Minutes 00:36
KOAP Report 00:51, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the June 12 minutes, and then received a presentation from Brandon Reid and Bill McCloskkey of the Agricultural Development Board on the June report and the 25th anniversary of the Agricultural Development Fund. They described a joint anniversary meeting held at the Kentucky Historical Society, thanked staff, and noted that the board presented members with a token of appreciation. They also reported a clean annual audit, with the audit report to be shared more fully at a later meeting.
The presenters reviewed June activity and funding decisions, saying the development board approved about $3.3 million and the finance board about $5 million in loans. They highlighted program activity such as advisory council meetings, site visits, project reports, and county comprehensive plans. Specific projects discussed included the Food Chain project, which sought support for equipment and improvements to expand Kentucky product marketing; Miller Rockbridge Farms LLC, which sought county support for a barn for an education program; and Thompson Family Farm LLC, which sought funding for a livestock buying station. The board approved reduced or county-only funding in some cases, including $45,643 for the Food Chain project and county money for the farm projects.
Members asked about the meaning and purpose of the county comprehensive plans and how counties use them to guide funding decisions. The presenters explained that House Bill 611 created a structure in which each county council develops a comprehensive plan, updated on a five-year cycle, to prioritize local agricultural investments and evaluate applications. They said county councils work with extension agents and the Agricultural Development Office, and that staff attend meetings, provide training, and help new agents and council members understand the program. Members emphasized that the planning process helps ensure funds are targeted to local needs and supports diversification of agriculture beyond tobacco.
TX
TX