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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee (10-9-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- we spend money calling a special session we spend money calling a special session that<01:04:05.440
- I don't want to go into special session.
- So, all regarding the special session.
- Now, if if we're going to have session.
- governor may call extraordinary session governor may call extraordinary session of<01:17:05.360>
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Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:01
SERVS Informational Update- 00:01:22
Child Removal and Reunification Update: Department for Community Based Services Financials- 00:03:00
Small Business Sales Tax Websites: Department of Revenue-00:28:05
Senior Citizen Meal Programs: Department for Aging and Independent Living-00:35:50
Adjournment-01:41:57, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from the September 11 meeting by motion and voice vote. It then received a brief update on the statewide emergency responder voice system, but no presenter was present. The chair said he expected a more substantive update in November and warned that if there is not real progress on acquiring needed private properties, the committee may consider further action, including possibly freezing funding.
The main discussion centered on the Department for Community Based Services’ child removal and reunification work and its structured decision-making tools. Commissioner Lisa Dennis and General Counsel Wesley Duke explained that the intake, safety, and risk assessment tools are being used at very high rates and that the department is still implementing and evaluating the system. Dennis said the tools are meant to inform, not replace, professional judgment; when staff disagree with a recommendation, the worker and first-line supervisor consult and decide together. Members questioned whether the system favors keeping children in the home, whether the department has studied safety outcomes for in-home cases versus removals, and whether foster home shortages affect removal decisions. Dennis said child safety remains the top priority, that the practice has not changed, and that the department would provide additional data on outcomes later. Members also asked about permanency timelines and delays in termination of parental rights cases; Dennis said federal timelines are difficult to meet because of family progress, substance use recovery, and court delays, and she confirmed foster parent shortages were not the reason for those delays.
The committee then heard a presentation from the Department of Revenue on the new My Taxes portal. Staff said the portal, launched in March, replaced DOR’s portion of the old Kentucky One Stop Business Portal and now allows businesses to file and pay multiple taxes, update account information, and receive official notices. They reported the system is available 24/7 except for scheduled maintenance every other Thursday evening, has maintained over 99% availability since launch, and now has a dedicated contact center with 50 agents plus a public help line and email. In response to questions, the department said early downtime was caused by unexpectedly high traffic, but server capacity was increased and in the last three months there had been only one day of unexpected downtime.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Commission (6-9-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, this last session, the 2-year budget that was passed included a 2% raise for basically all state
- executive session. You can ask that. executive session. You can ask that. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
- >> I'll motion we go into executive session. >> Motion made. Is there a second?
- >> I'll motion we go in executive session.
- >> I'll motion we go in executive session. >> Motion<00:22:39.600>
made.
Summary:
The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on June 9, 2026, with a quorum present and first elected David Nicholas as chair and Mike Soles as vice chair by acclamation. The commission then approved the prior meeting minutes and received staff reports, including March and April financial reports showing the office remained within budget. Staff also reported that the April filing cycle for employers and lobbyists had been completed and that the next reporting period would open September 1 and be due September 15.
The commission approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for staff for fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, consistent with the state budget. Staff also updated members on office space: the current lease, in place since 1995, is being extended for six months at the current rate while the office evaluates whether to renew or move to a larger space. Members discussed the need for a better work environment and a small conference room, and staff said they would keep the commission updated as the process develops.
The commission then considered its annual recommended legislative changes to the LRC. Staff explained that the first three items were the same as last year’s recommendations and the fourth corrected a drafting issue where a confirming amendment had been missed. Members discussed the timing and usefulness of the recommendations, including a brief joke about hiring lobbyists, and then approved all four items for recommendation. Finally, the commission voted to enter executive session to discuss confidential complaints and, if necessary, informal opinions.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on State Government (3-19-26)
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So in session today, when we go on to the floor, House Bill 283 is going to be referred to the State
- Government Committee, and then at the conclusion of session, at adjournment, we are going to have to
- and all that was going on session and all that was going on yesterday,<00:02:45.480>
we <00:02 - today when we go on to the So in session today when we go on to the floor,<00:03:08.280>
House <00:26:07.800>today At the conclusion of the session today At the conclusion of the session
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- I look forward to working with you this session so that when we adjourn, we'll have followed through
- so that when we adjourn, we'll session so that when we adjourn, we'll have<00:06:31.120>
followed - real change this session. real change this session.
- These are just a few of the health care proposals we brought forward this session.
- . session. session.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is an important issue this session.
- To accomplish that, we must act this session in a very bold way.
- To accomplish that, we must act this session in a very bold way.
- HB 2692 repeals previous session laws that are now being codified under the new Chapter 8513.
- We went through Sunset last session.
Keywords:
judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, water infrastructure, Texas Water Development Board, financial assistance, water supply projects, rural municipalities, water access assessment, aquifer storage, Edwards Aquifer, water injection, environmental regulations, groundwater management, San Antonio River, pollution control
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So she'll be doing excellent work for us this session. and Mr.
- And they're basically the same as last session.
- The last legislative session.
- We had budgeted $18 billion in the last legislative session.
- This has been one of our priorities for the past three sessions.
Keywords:
property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that the Senate adjourn from the late session. Late session. All in favor, say aye. Aye.
- We are now in the early session.
- In children and family law, session.
- The early session is adjourned. We are now in the late session.
- session. Thank you. session. Thank you.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- There being 130 members present, the House is now in session.
- A lot of energy this session, delegate.
- I'm trying to later on in this session.
- means we'll meet tomorrow after session means we'll meet tomorrow after session time<00:29:05.120
- , legislative intern for this session, legislative intern for this session, Kaylee<00:42:52.400><
Summary:
The House convened with 130 members present, approved the previous day’s journal, and read several groups of introductory House bills and a bond initiative, referring them to the appropriate committees. Senate bills were also introduced in the House and assigned to committees. The chamber then took up House Bill 1, concerning limits on cost recovery for investor-owned electric and gas utilities, with debate focused on whether the bill would reduce ratepayer costs or interfere with utility compensation and grid reliability.
Two amendments to HB 1 were debated and both failed by roll call after floor leaders argued they would undermine the bill’s purpose of protecting ratepayers. One amendment would have allowed utilities to seek approval from the Public Service Commission to exceed pay or bonus limits for vital workers; supporters said it would preserve flexibility to retain critical employees and maintain reliability, while opponents said any extra compensation should come from shareholders, not ratepayers. A second amendment sought to exempt frontline workers involved in system reliability, emergency response, and storm restoration; supporters said it would protect the grid and allow quick response in emergencies, while opponents again said it would shift costs back onto ratepayers. The House also heard extended questioning about utility rates, PSC approval, and broader energy costs, including references to Empower charges and infrastructure expenses.
After the amendment debate, the House voted to special order HB 1 for a later time, allowing additional amendment opportunities, and the bill was set aside. The session then moved to committee announcements, including briefings and bill hearings for Appropriations, Economic Matters, Environment and Transportation, Government, Labor, and Elections, Health, Judiciary, and Ways and Means, along with several subcommittee meetings later in the day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 4/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- So this session there have been some bills that have been introduced that give us those options.
- So this session there have been some bills that have been introduced that give us those options.
- So this session that is worth living in.
- Then is this a May 19th conversation or a special session conversation?
- I didn't hear you say this is a May 19th conversation or a special session.
Summary:
Sen. Erin Maye Quade, Rep. Esther Abad, and other Minnesota DFL legislators held a press event focused on responding to Trump administration and federal Republican actions that they said threaten health care, education, housing, public health, and other state services. Speakers argued Minnesota must not make “false trade-offs” between core services and should instead protect programs like Medicaid, school funding, disability services, nutrition, and public health by raising additional revenue and closing tax breaks for wealthy individuals and corporations.
Rep. Abad and others outlined possible revenue options, including a fifth-tier income tax, a corporate rate match, closing tax exemptions for luxury items and second homes, a social media tax, and ending data center tax exemptions. They said these measures would not fully replace possible federal cuts, but could help mitigate harm and preserve services. Several speakers also criticized Republican opposition to tax increases and said the state should ask wealthy taxpayers and corporations to contribute more.
Testimony from Olivia Dylan, a laid-off Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist, described the impact of federal public health funding cuts and MDH layoffs on outbreak response, nursing home support, lab work, and tribal public health. Sean Leaden of SEIU Local 284 described low pay and staffing shortages among hourly school workers and said underfunding has hurt students and employees. Sen. Doran Clark and Rep. Emma Greenman framed the issue as both a budget and democracy question, arguing that federal cuts and attacks on public programs undermine self-governance and community well-being. In response to questions, speakers said Minnesota cannot fully backfill expected federal Medicaid losses, but can use state tools to reduce harm and should press Republicans to identify what services they would cut instead.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 02/12/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- There is also a per-session fee that providers charge, and people are allotted six sessions of consultation
- There is also a per-session fee that providers charge, and people are allotted six sessions of consultation
- is, whether it is one hour, two hours, or per session.
- Those are $100 per session. It could be 10 minutes, it could be two hours.
- <00:15:31.800>
so the consultation It Is by session so the consultation It Is by session so
AZ
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not for us to pass anything this session.
- I think a short session would be very challenging to pass substantive rules changes during a short session
- That's better held for a 60-day session, but we can certainly begin with discussion now.
- I think a short session would be very challenging to pass substantive rules changes during a short session
- That's better held for a 60-day session, but we can certainly begin with discussion now.
Keywords:
alcohol consumption, Senate rules, legislative conduct, ethics, New Mexico Senate, redistricting, gerrymandering, election integrity, Congress, voter rights, political polarization, Nancy Lopez, Roswell bypass, US Highway 285, U.S. Highway 285, Highway 285 bypass, road naming, highway naming, memorial, transportation department
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is my first legislative session, and I'm very excited to be here. Here.
- This is my first legislative session as a Senate page.
- I'm a senior Senate page and this is my second legislative session.
- We did something last session, but it was only one time.
- We did something last session, but it was only one time.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Mar 24, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 38
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
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um introduce my interns for this session um introduce my interns for this session - and then for two hours after session.
- This is for tomorrow, from 9:30 until session and then whenever session ends, two hours after that.
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and tomorrow from 9 9 9:30 until session and tomorrow from 9 9 9:30 until session - and then<00:42:00.599>
whenever <00:42:00.960>session <00:42:01.480>ends <00:42:
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Murphy says Senate Concurrent Resolution 4 adopts the deadlines for our work this session.
- The deadlines in this resolution apply to the 2025 regular session.
- for the resolution adopting deadlines for the 2025<00:15:21.079>
regular <00:15:21.720>session - c><00:15:22.720>
Senator <00:15:23.120>Murphy <00:15:23.680>for 2025 regular session - Senator Murphy for 2025 regular session Senator Murphy for a<00:15:24.279>
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And now, Lord Jesus, we entrust this session and the the work of these leaders into your hands.
- that the House grant permission for all committees and subcommittees to meet while the House is in session
- Another long vacation we can we have been here 35 days a full quarter of our session is over and we have
- No, that was a session for you. Bye. Thank you, bye bye. Big round of applause. Okay.
- A lot of them are in a training session. right now. Thank you. Welcome to the Texas House.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- During the session, we'll staff both House Education and Senate Education.
- Over some of the orientation rules for the committee for the session.
- I look forward to all of the good work we're going to be doing this session.
- So, with that being said, I certainly look forward to this session with you all.
- Last session, but it was a bill last session, and this interim we built on that work with the licensure
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2024-11-19 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I ask you for these men and women as they embark on this new session, that you give them courage, that
- So as we prepare for the 2025 legislative session, let us do so with the spirit of purpose and resolve
- My priority for the 2025 and 2026 sessions is to serve the people of Florida.
- Session is our obligation to the responsibility of taking a vote to terminate debate when desired.
- Session is our obligation to come together and to reason, and these restrictions prohibit that.
Summary:
The House convened for its organization session with prayer, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by introductions of guests including state officials, former House leaders and members, and members of the judiciary. The Secretary of State’s certification of the 2024 election was accepted as prima facie evidence of the members-elect’s election, a quorum was established, and the newly elected and returning members were sworn in by Florida Supreme Court justices. The House then formally declared the members duly elected and qualified to serve in the 92nd Florida House.
The chamber proceeded to the election of Speaker. Representative Fentrice Driskell was nominated and seconded, and she delivered remarks emphasizing the role of the minority caucus, the need to address issues such as hurricanes, insurance and condo costs, gun violence, education, poverty, and protecting rights. Representative Daniel Perez was then nominated and seconded; after speeches highlighting his leadership and style, the House adopted a motion to dispense with the roll call and record a unanimous vote for him. Perez was sworn in as Speaker and said his priority would be serving the people of Florida, focusing on practical action, fiscal discipline, competition, and reducing barriers for residents and businesses.
After the Speaker’s remarks, the House adopted House Resolution 1-0 establishing House rules for the 2024-2026 term, despite opposition from Representative Gottlieb, who argued the rules continued to restrict debate and limit the opposition’s voice. The House also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-0 establishing joint legislative rules. The chamber then appointed a committee to inform the Senate that the House was organized, elected Representative Wyman Duggan as Speaker Pro Tempore by unanimous vote, and announced party leadership and administrative appointments. The session concluded with motions to authorize technical corrections to the rules, spread the organization session remarks upon the journal, and adjourn sine die.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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Legislative 94th session, 2025, 20th Legislative 94th session, 2025, 20th - and sessions in the future.
- forward with this legislative session forward with this legislative session and<00:36:45.920>
- , special sessions for COVID.
- <01:32:02.639>
for late into uh sessions for late into uh sessions for negotiation.<01:32:
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Higher Education Fund this session.
- Also, thank you for the investments you made in our agency employees last session.
- Exchange one day, a few sessions back when we were contemplating campus carry.
- Legislative session.
- During the 87th and 88th legislative sessions...