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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Health Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Health

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  • better and uh and make sure that our and better and uh and make sure that our rural<00:06:53.840><c>
  • Alabama PAs and physicians and a lot of Alabama PAs and physicians and a lot of them<00:18:47.679><c>
  • how</c><00:22:46.640><c> much</c><00:22:47.360><c> she</c> and guiding and deciding how much she and
  • know them and nurses and they already know them and they<00:23:36.480><c> already</c><00:23:36.640><c
  • But the physician and adjust and change.
Bills: HB31, HB31
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We ask you to bless us all with peace and happiness, safety, and good health.
  • And this we ask and pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Thank you.
  • Additionally, it includes those who are blind. $12,500 and less is an exemption for blind individuals
  • But it's because the one that was disabled has passed away, and so it just extends that if they're still
  • And Dr.
Bills: HB205, HB226, HB234
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • disabilities like autism and others.
  • disabilities and set kids up on the best path early.
  • and set kids Developmental Disabilities and set kids up<00:10:10.079><c> on</c><00:10:10.240><c> the
  • </c><01:06:25.039><c> and</c> for disability and for disability and and<01:06:26.319><c> try</c> and
  • The work that we do is important and vital to Minnesotans with disabilities and the state economy.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Tourism Feb 12th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • across all publications, digital platforms, conferences, and events.
  • And that this isn't mandatory as a matter of fact.
  • And I had to learn this, and I'm trying to teach y'all as well.
  • And that is the ones that have the four legs and the tails and the big long necks and they eat plants
  • So just keep in touch with me and we can set something up.
Bills: HB3880, HB3263, HB2970
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 23rd, 2025

Finance and Taxation Education

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  • So if they were 100% disabled and weren't on the deed, they ended up with their house, then when they
  • If your spouse was disabled and died, that's the... was disabled and died, that's the exemption that
  • So, it's like having a disabled sticker for your car and the spouse taking advantage of it at the grocery
  • Because if you and I are married and I'm 100% disabled, I die, you're the widow with this bill.
  • My exemption or my disability passes to you, and that homestead exemption continues.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRS DEFER, TRS Public Hearings 02-12-2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so we're uh DOT and I are well.
  • And in this day and age, you know, &gt;&gt; Yeah.
  • </c><00:31:34.480><c> and</c> that could stifle innovation and and that could stifle innovation and and
  • </c><00:31:40.159><c> and</c> remains an affordable and and remains an affordable and and competitive
  • &gt;&gt; and and also uh you know enabling us to &gt;&gt; and and also uh you know enabling us to take
Summary: The committee first took up SB 2699, which would create a youth transit program within DOT and a special fund tied to the environmental response/energy/food security tax fund. The chair described support from several agencies but also noted Attorney General concerns about whether the special fund met statutory criteria, DOE comments requesting a July 1, 2026 effective date, and broader funding concerns because the bill would draw from general fund resources. The chair recommended deferral, saying the measure involved significant long-term costs and needed more work on a funding mechanism. The committee deferred the bill. The committee then heard SB 3182, relating to administrative license revocation procedures. HDOT supported the measure, while the Judiciary opposed the bill as written, citing operational, staffing, fiscal, and mailing burdens from requiring ADLRO to mail all case documents to every respondent within five days. Judiciary said it handles about 3,000 to 4,000 DUI cases annually and would need additional staff and certified-mail costs. Prosecutors from the state and county supported a proposed SD1 version, saying it would address backlog concerns and help DUI enforcement by creating a presumption of revocation. The committee ultimately recommended support and passage of SD1. The committee also heard SB 3313 on interisland air service stability and transformation. The Attorney General warned the bill could be preempted by the federal Airline Deregulation Act and raised constitutional concerns about a local-hire provision. DOTAX said the program would be complicated to administer and suggested third-party certification. No action was taken in the excerpt. The committee then heard SB 3337, which would eliminate state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles; HDOT opposed it, while DOTAX provided comments and the Hawaii Transportation Association supported it. The transcript then moved to SB 2896, lowering the minimum age for commercial driving from 19 to 18. HDOT supported the bill, the Hawaii Transportation Association strongly supported it and suggested added training requirements, and an Operating Engineers representative supported the concept but urged that young drivers be tied to apprenticeship or other structured training programs. No vote was shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard SB 2400, which would exempt wing-in-ground craft from the Hawaii Waters Act and define those craft in law. The PUC supported the bill’s intent, and Regent Craft testified in strong support, describing sea gliders as all-electric vessels that could improve interisland access, resiliency, and decarbonization while using existing harbor infrastructure. HTDC and several other groups also supported the measure. Members asked about infrastructure, ports, weather operations, and Coast Guard jurisdiction, and the witness said operators would decide harbor locations and that the company had identified multiple possible ports. No final committee action was included in the excerpt.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • And uh and community building settings.
  • Um, House Bill 1995 providing that people who are blind or deaf can receive a disabled parking permit
  • Disability and Communication Access Board. Hi.
  • And the operators of and cooked starches, and plants such as and cooked starches, and plants such as
  • The next bill is House Bill 1995 providing disabled parking permits for people who are deaf or blind.
Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Baldwin County Legislation Committee Feb 25th, 2025

Baldwin County Legislation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Basically, a pay increase from $115 to $200, and the Board of Equalization is $200, and the Board of
  • They haven't had an increase in a while, and this also would go with the Consumer Price Index, so we
  • Yes, ma'am, it would be, and ...be retroactive. Yes, ma'am, it would be.
  • I did talk with our Revenue Commissioner, I did talk with our Revenue Commissioner, and he said no, everything's
Bills: HB236, HB236
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><02:05:56.880><c> and</c> relating to the Disability and relating to the Disability and Communication
  • We also had additional support in writing from the Hawaii Disability Rights Center, the Deaf and Blind
  • from the Hawaii Disability Rights Center Deaf<02:09:37.599><c> and</c><02:09:37.760><c> Blind</c><02
  • ><02:09:39.520><c> 10</c> Deaf and Blind Task Force and about 10 Deaf and Blind Task Force and about
  • </c><02:15:50.000><c> and</c> relating to the disability and relating to the disability and communication
Bills: HB2488, HB2456
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HP 1972, which would create a nonrefundable family caregiver tax credit, and on a related tax measure to increase the existing dependent care tax credit. Supporters of HP 1972, including AARP, the Executive Office on Aging, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and others, said unpaid caregivers are essential to keeping kūpuna and other loved ones at home and described significant out-of-pocket costs. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation raised technical concerns, including the need to avoid overlap with existing credits and to prevent double-dipping. The department said taxpayers can claim credits to the extent allowed, but recommended explicit language barring the same costs from being claimed under more than one credit. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair moved the bill along after questions. The committee then heard HP 1975, which would repeal the sunset on the state rent supplement program for kūpuna. AARP, Catholic Charities Hawaii, the Executive Office on Aging, and others supported making the program permanent, saying it helps low-income older adults avoid eviction and homelessness and allows them to remain in affordable housing. Catholic Charities described clients who were paying unsustainable shares of income for rent before receiving the supplement. Members also shared a constituent example of an elderly retiree who needed the subsidy to stay housed. Written support was noted from additional organizations and individuals. Next, the committee took up HB 1706, which would expand Medicaid prospective payment reimbursement to include mental health services furnished in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics by mental health professionals under supervision. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill, and DHS said it appreciated the intent to address workforce shortages and expand training, but cautioned that unlicensed professionals cannot currently bill Medicaid and that a state plan amendment would be needed, with limited precedent for approval. Members asked about the likelihood and timing of federal approval and whether the bill could help rural areas; DHS said approval is uncertain and the process can take time, though it saw possible alignment with the state’s rural health transformation efforts. The committee also discussed HB 546, a three-year health coverage continuity pilot program for people losing Medicaid coverage. DHS, the Attorney General’s office, DCCA, Catholic Charities, the University of Hawaii, and others testified, with DHS warning that federal changes could increase uninsured rates and that the state may need to act quickly. Catholic Charities and others emphasized the risk to Medicaid recipients, including homeless and near-elderly residents, while DHS explained the state’s existing premium assistance program for certain immigrants and compared it to the proposed pilot. The excerpt ends during discussion of that comparison, with no vote shown.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Ways & Means Mar 10th, 2025

Ways & Means

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  • and, and encouraging, uh, and, and supporting the Texas Stock Exchange, uh, continues to lead to that
  • be printed.
  • be printed.
  • be printed.
  • be printed.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Father, be with us today as we deliberate and help us to keep you at the front of our mind and to
  • and what you do.
  • There are like four different ones, and that one is for disabled homeowners specifically.
  • This is for disabled homeowners, and I do...
  • If the spouse that was disabled passed away and the other one is earning six digits, I don't understand
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 22nd, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The disabled and veterans exemption was $10,000.
  • So for 40-some years, the disabled and veterans exemption has stayed the same.
  • So people disabled and people over 65 often have these expenses that other people do not.
  • So people disabled and people over 65 often have these expenses that other people do not.
  • doing those kinds of projects to assist the elderly and the disabled individuals.
Bills: SB23, SJR85
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 23 and its companion constitutional amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 85, both by Senator Bettencourt. The bills would increase the additional homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from $10,000 to $60,000, which proponents said would significantly reduce property taxes and help seniors and disabled Texans age in place. Bettencourt and supporters described the measure as part of a broader property tax relief package, estimating combined savings of about $950 for over-65 and disabled homeowners when paired with other recent homestead exemption changes. Witnesses largely supported the proposal. Testimony in favor came from a lawyer, a private citizen, Texas Realtors, the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, and the Texas Association of Builders, all emphasizing relief for fixed-income seniors, housing stability, and the ability to remain in their homes. Several witnesses noted rising property taxes, medical costs, and the challenges seniors face in moving or affording home modifications. One witness from Every Texan said a flat homestead exemption is the most equitable way to cut property taxes, but argued against additional tax cuts generally, favoring a circuit-breaker approach and warning that permanent tax cuts could reduce funding for schools and other needs. The committee also discussed data showing many over-65 homeowners already pay no school property taxes in some counties and that the proposed changes would increase that share. After closing public testimony, the committee voted on the measures. Senate Bill 23 was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-0 vote, and S.J.R. 85 was also reported favorably by a 7-0 vote. The transcript also shows Senate Bill 898 being laid out and passed unanimously earlier in the meeting, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/11/26

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • There was one level at 70 percent, and then there was another level at 100 percent disability rating.
  • If you're 90 percent disabled... My cousin fought and was injured in Iraq.
  • We've year 90% disabled. My cousin fought and was injured in Iraq.
  • And so we're looking to try and equalize...
  • I'm the adjutant for the Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota, and I want to thank Representative
Bills: HF3727, HF3684, HF3467
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill is going to have probably the greatest impact on senior property taxpayers and disabled property
  • Senate Bill 23 will increase the additional homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from
  • This will provide elderly and disabled homeowners with an additional $554 in savings, combined with the
  • The disabled and veterans exemption was $10,000.
  • So for over 40 years, the disabled and veterans exemption has stayed the same.
Bills: SB23, SJR85, SB 23
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

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  • and contributes to Safe Drinking Water<00:25:09.679><c> and</c> Water and Water and Recreation<00:25
  • and and representative Jordan Mr chair and and representative Jordan so<00:51:58.799><c> yes</c><00:
  • </c><01:02:13.480><c> and</c> more specifics to you Mr chair and and more specifics to you Mr chair and
  • </c><01:10:44.400><c> and</c> monitoring and and monitoring and and other<01:10:46.320><c> thank</c><
Bills: HF276, HF413, HF411
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:47:58.079><c> And</c> and family is a precious one. And and family is a precious one.
  • ><c> neighborhood</c><00:54:49.040><c> and</c> and those within my neighborhood and and those within
  • </c> protection and please uh support and protection and please uh support and pass<00:54:56.960><c>
Summary: The joint hearing covered House Bill 251, which would require hospitals to report costs associated with Medicare and uninsured patients, and House Bill 1875, which would expand protections for gender-affirming health care services. On HB 251, the Department of Health said it supported the intent but described the bill as complicated and potentially impractical as drafted because the department lacks the expertise to produce the required analyses without outside help. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation echoed those concerns, while the Queen’s Health System said it was willing to work with the department to provide the information. In committee discussion, officials explained that hospital support in Hawaii includes public hospital appropriations and the provider tax program, which uses hospital and nursing home contributions to draw federal matching funds; a department witness estimated the net benefit at about $150 million for hospitals and $20 million for nursing facilities, though exact figures would be provided later. On HB 1875, the Insurance Division testified with concerns that the bill’s language on prohibited actions by malpractice insurers was broad and vague, and that a rate-increase prohibition could conflict with actuarially based insurance pricing. The division also noted it was not the primary enforcement agency for the statute. In contrast, many testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, PFLAG Oahu, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, the Hawaii County Democratic Party, and others. Supporters argued that gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and protected by privacy and bodily autonomy principles, and that the bill would protect patients and providers from outside political interference. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
HI
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Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1871, establishing a maternal health monitoring pilot program, drew support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women, and the Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, with testimony urging provider-neutral language so midwives and other qualified providers would not be excluded. HB 1977, requiring a maternal and infant health information mobile app, received support from ACNM and Philips, which said similar apps in other states improved awareness of services and helped families navigate care; a member asked the Department of Health about implementation time. HB 1858, relating to certificates of fetal deaths, was supported by the Department of Health and clinicians, who said the current statute is outdated and inconsistent with CDC guidance; the department and a physician testified that the bill should shift documentation responsibilities to physicians and APRNs, and members discussed optional versus mandatory issuance language and whether the bill would improve data on home births and transfers. The committee also heard HB 1591, expanding definitions for preceptor and volunteer-based clinical training to improve income tax credits. The Department of Health supported the measure but preferred a similar, broader bill; Taxation suggested clarifying terms; the University of Hawaii and the State Center for Nursing supported it. ACNM asked that midwifery preceptors and Hawaii-based students enrolled in mainland programs be included, while the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported expansion of the program as a workforce solution. HB 1574, on the health care education loan repayment program, also drew broad support, including from the governor, SHPDA, OHA, and health organizations, but ACNM raised concerns that the bill’s 30% Medicaid-client threshold could exclude many providers and limit participation. For HB 1575, creating a feasibility committee on Parkinson’s patient air transport, the Department of Health supported the intent but said transportation is more likely an insurance or benefit issue and suggested redirecting funds to Parkinson’s research; the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Hawaii Parkinson Association supported the bill, citing inter-island travel barriers and high costs for patients and caregivers. HB 1854, establishing certification of community behavioral health clinics, was supported by the Department of Health and DHS, which said certification would help clinics qualify for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement and expand access; the Attorney General’s office raised a legal concern about the special fund language and recommended a purpose section, and the committee discussed whether the fund would be self-sustaining and noted a possible amendment to change membership language and reduce the board size if the amendment moved forward.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 25th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • be printed and sent to the calendars Committee.
  • And I'm not sure that the words printed or reproduced are appropriate there because if you've got a doll
  • Into some ungodly image and it may not necessarily be printed on or reproduced.
  • We'll get with that, uh, that bill author as well and, and see, and, and with the committee and see how
  • and I, and I don't think and, and so my client was found not guilty.
Bills: HB207, HB235
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means May 5th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 2032 seeks to correct this injustice and properly support disabled veterans.
  • In uniform have paid the ultimate price; others are disabled, and these disabilities are incurred in
  • It's the men and women in uniform, our disabled veterans.
  • I'm a disabled veteran and also a proud Texan, born here years ago.
  • My name is Michael Lakos, Colonel, United States Air Force. and I'm a disabled veteran.