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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 01/21/2025

New York Senate Floor Meeting

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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Finance - 01/21/2025

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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 01/21/2025

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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Rules - 01/21/2025

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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 01/14/2025

New York Senate Floor Meeting

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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 01/13/2025

New York Senate Floor Meeting

NY
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Rules - 01/13/2025

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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 01/08/2025

New York Senate Floor Meeting

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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Retirement May 5th, 2026

Retirement

Transcript Highlights:
  • It deals with out-of-state police service as a recruiting tool so that local police departments can better
  • recruit people who may have been police officers in Texas or Mississippi or Arkansas or wherever.
  • Teachers and other school employees, particularly teachers, though, have leave requirements in state
  • Compared to what the state would save on, you know, with having whatever, three years left in a term
  • My name is Travis McWing with Louisiana State Employees Retirement.
Bills: HB17, HB21, HB24, HB41, HB42, HB45, HB1134, HB1237
Keywords: HB 17, District Attorneys' Retirement System, retirement system, reemployed retiree, reemployment, supplemental retirement benefit, service credit, benefit suspension, public retirement, district attorney, assistant district attorney, Louisiana District Attorneys' Association, employer reporting, annual report, retirement benefits, state employees, local funds, state funds, Municipal Employees' Retirement System, part-time retirees
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:35 am

House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's not a pure TID because it's all state land.
  • So it's gone through the New Mexico State Board of Finance.
  • It's been a special place to the state for over 80 years.
  • And the state fairgrounds are an asset of the state.
  • And the state fairgrounds are an asset of the state.
Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48
Keywords: general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:35 am

House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • no other state has, and we have figured out a model that works.
  • We represent small and mid-sized manufacturers across our state.
  • New Mexico is truly the only state with a mechanism like Trigger.
  • I'd also like to state that the department is in support of the committee substitute.
  • If, you know, we have 45 doctors downtown Albuquerque. the state.
Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48
Keywords: general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools
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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 11th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: SB223, SB271, SB223, SB271
Keywords: expungement, nonviolent felony, criminal record, restoration of rights, human trafficking, SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax
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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • State your name for the record.
  • Historically, since the state moved into privatization, it has been a lot of the state...
  • , and the rate the state is charged goes down because now the state is charging the private prison rent
  • So it becomes even cheaper for the state. Win, win, win. It becomes even cheaper for the state.
  • The state highway is a state right-of-way, so that’s not something that the tribe would get involved
Bills: SB1001, SB1035, SB1056, SB1065, SB1138, SB1161, SB1204, SB1207, SB1248, SB1274, SB1284, SCM1002, SCM1006, SCR1020
Keywords: appropriation, economic security, blind individuals, older adults, state funding, Arizona Department of Corrections, ADC, corrections, prison, jail, correctional officers, prison guards, staffing, retention, salary increase, pay raise, wage increase, general fund, state budget, private prisons
Summary: The committee approved the January 27, 2026 minutes and held SB 1138 for further changes. It then heard SB 1035, which appropriates about $34 million from the General Fund for a 5% pay increase for Arizona Department of Corrections sworn officers and civilian employees, with an amendment extending the raise to private prison employees under contract. Supporters said DOC pay is not competitive and vacancies are high; opponents questioned paying private prison staff and raised concerns about private prison incentives. The committee adopted the amendment and gave SB 1035 a do pass recommendation on a 6-3 vote. The committee also approved two memorials to rename highways: SCM 1002 for L.F. Quinn Memorial Highway and SCM 1006 for PFC Michael Nolan Memorial Highway. Both measures drew emotional testimony about the honorees’ public service and military sacrifice, and both received do pass recommendations, with SCM 1002 passing 9-1 and SCM 1006 passing 9-1 after members discussed tribal jurisdiction and agreed to follow up with a letter to the tribe. SB 1065, which would appropriate $3.64 million for the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Military Veterans Fund, was supported by the sponsor and researchers who said the treatment can help veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, pain, and related conditions. Some members objected that the FDA has not approved HBOT for many of the claimed uses and questioned prior unspent funding, but the bill still received a do pass recommendation on a 6-4 vote. SB 1248, which clarifies funding and attendance-count rules for county jail and juvenile detention education programs, also passed unanimously. Later, the committee approved SB 1204, a $5.5 million General Fund appropriation to design and analyze improvements to the U.S. 60/Loop 303 interchange, after testimony from local officials and residents about severe congestion, crashes, and public safety delays; it passed 8-1. SB 1207, a $150,000 study on financing mechanisms for development-related infrastructure along the same corridor, also passed 7-1. Finally, SB 1001, which restores $1 million for the Older Individuals Who Are Blind program, passed 9-0 after testimony from blind seniors and advocates about long waitlists and the program’s role in preserving independence. The committee then began SB 1274, a police foundation specialty license plate bill, with sponsor and foundation testimony describing wellness, remembrance, and youth programs funded by plate revenues, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.
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NV

Nevada 2025 Regular Session

Assembly Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections May 29th, 2025 at 01:00 pm

Legislative Operations and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • I represent State Senate District 21.
  • James Ornshaw, State Senate District 21.
  • State and spell your name for the record.
  • in our state.
  • SB 422 would create a loophole to allow people with other states' driver's licenses to vote in our state
Bills: AB534, AB562, AB595, AB597, AB600, SB74, SB226, SB422, SB488
Keywords: election reform, voter accessibility, conditional ballots, voter registration, mechanical voting systems, election audits, voter access grants, provisional ballot, voting technology, AB562, Nevada, Secretary of State, elections, elections management system, HAVA, Help America Vote Act, automatic voter registration, AVR, election technology, state appropriations
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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/1/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • of our state. Thank you, director. of our state. Thank you, director.
  • We're asking for $2,273,000 from the state. We're asking for $2,273,000 from the state.
  • $2,273,000 from the state. $2,273,000 from the state.
  • and state roads with good shoulders. and state roads with good shoulders.
  • state.
Bills: HF1972, HF229, HF1090, HF1084, HF1307, HF1274, HF1609, HF2110, HF211, HF216, HF222, HF224, HF225, HF203, HF206, HF207, HF208, HF227, HF246, HF427, HF466, HF502, HF680, HF971
Keywords: community center, Breckenridge, capital investment, state bonds, economic development, HF229, North Branch Area Hockey Association, Stacy Ice Arena, Chisago County, general fund appropriation, grant, ice arena, hockey rink, youth sports, recreational facility, community arena, nonprofit, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, local infrastructure
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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 10th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our cost-of-living increase for our state employees, a 2% raise.
  • We put in $10 million for the State House operations.
  • I think that's the first payment coming to you on October 1st on your State House.
  • On the new State House. We've got reimbursement litigation that's increased ongoing there.
  • We'll use the previous roll as stated. The bill is given a favorable report.
Bills: SB143, SB144, SB145, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226, SB146, SB143, SB144, SB145, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226, SB146
Keywords: SB143, solid waste, garbage collection, trash fees, refuse collection, municipal fees, county fees, fee exemption, veterans benefits, veteran household, disabled veteran, VA benefits, Social Security exemption, low-income households, poverty level, county commission, municipal governing body, Alabama solid waste law, certificate of exception, public health
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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/23/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Military Affairs and Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please state your name for the record and who you're testifying on behalf of, please.
  • I served in the United States Army as an infantryman.
  • I served in the United States Army as an infantryman.
  • So I see this as a great program, a great opportunity for the state.
  • Please state your name for the record and who you're testifying on behalf of, please.
Bills: HB2620, HB2960
Keywords: homeless veterans, emergency shelters, state funding, veterans' services, grant distribution, veterans, treatment court, rehabilitation, recidivism, mental health, substance abuse, 1182, all
Summary: The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee met for its final meeting of the year and approved the minutes from March 16, 2026. The committee then heard House Bill 2960, which would create a Veterans Specialty Court grant program and Veterans Treatment Court Fund, support local veterans court programs, and require coordination between the Department of Corrections and the Department of Veterans Services to identify incarcerated veterans and share information about benefits and services. Representative Travers described the bill as a way to expand diversion and treatment options for veterans dealing with issues such as PTSD, substance use, and reintegration challenges, and a veteran treatment court graduate testified that the program helped him achieve long-term sobriety and stability. Members spoke in strong support, and HB 2960 received a 6-0 do-pass recommendation with one member not voting. The committee also heard House Bill 2620, which would appropriate $300,000 annually for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services for grants to emergency shelters serving homeless veterans, including Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS). Testimony from CASS explained that the funds would support dedicated veteran case managers, flexible assistance, and faster placement into permanent housing, while a veteran who had stayed at CASS described the shelter’s veteran-specific services and how they helped him begin recovery. Members emphasized the need to address veteran homelessness and the importance of trauma-informed support, and HB 2620 also passed on a 6-0 do-pass recommendation with one member not voting.
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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - House Regulatory Oversight

Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • , which states, no state shall make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts.
  • I want to tell you that we're working on this bill in 20 states.
  • The main thing that the state does is it doesn't create a state-run program or mandate the use of gold
  • Bullion Depository to store bullion, permits the Arizona State Treasurer to deposit up to 10% of state
  • Constitution, Article 1, Section 8, which states, no state shall make anything but gold and silver coin
Bills: HB2123, HB2140
Keywords: bullion, depository, legal tender, Arizona, finances, precious metals, financial transactions, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, 1182, all
Summary: The Committee on Regulatory Oversight heard two bills from Representative Lisa Fink related to gold and silver. HB 2123 would create an Arizona Bullion Depository under the State Treasurer, allow a third-party administrator and vault services, require insurance for deposits, and recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Fink and a supporter testified that the bill would make bullion more practical for everyday use through a debit-card-style system, provide an inflation hedge, and expand access beyond wealthy investors. During committee discussion, one member voted present because of the bill’s rulemaking language, while others voted yes; the bill received a do pass recommendation by a 4-0-1 vote. The committee then considered HB 2140, which would allow state and local governments to store bullion in the depository, authorize the State Treasurer to place up to 10% of state monies in bullion, and require the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions to adopt rules. Fink argued the bill would diversify state assets and protect against inflation and counterparty risk, citing Utah’s treasurer and constitutional support for gold and silver. A member asked whether the rulemaking provision could be removed, and Fink said she was open to discussing that with the treasurer. With no public testimony, the committee approved HB 2140 on a 4-0-1 vote, and then adjourned.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please state your name for the record and present the updated budget. Thank you, Chair and members.
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Bills: HF2995, HF2434
Keywords: human services, funding, appropriations, MinnesotaCare, behavioral health, general assistance, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house
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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HF1867, HF1240
Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency, 1183, house