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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 7th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Jackson: Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Representative Jackson moves final passage of the bill.
  • Representative Jackson, yes. Representative Jackson, yes. passes.
  • Rep Jackson? Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Representative Jackson. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bills: HR252, HR253, HR254, HR255, HR256, HCR103, HCR104, HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, SCR40, SCR60, SB112, SB131, SB145, SB194, SB268, SB307, SB312, SB319, SB333, SB341, SB346, SB464, SB466, SB488, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, HR9, HR196, HCR27, HCR28, HCR50, HCR62, HCR67, HCR71, HCR78, HCR81, SCR20, HB123, HB251, HB625, HB662, HB709, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB895, HB1011, HB1057, HB1155, HB1186, HB1224, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1254, HB1255, HB1256, SB8, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB69, SB75, SB77, SB78, SB85, SB102, SB115, SB133, SB140, SB148, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB185, SB197, SB200, SB217, SB235, SB278, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB330, SB411, SB416, SB420, SB436, SB438, SB449, SB455, SB456, SB477, SB489, SB521, SB97, SB105, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, HCR6, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB61, HB98, HB102, HB139, HB142, HB170, HB185, HB194, HB199, HB231, HB247, HB294, HB336, HB474, HB661, HB842, HB852, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB455, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, HCR32, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB59, HB955, HB1191, HB1234, HB646, HB824, HB341, SB397, SB442, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB926, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB47, SB82, SB89, SB149, SB382
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice May 12th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, we have Representative Jackson on HB 75. Mr.
  • This is House Bill 75 by Representative Jackson.
  • Representative Jackson, on your bill. Yes, ma'am.
  • Representative Jackson, do you want to close on your bill?
  • Members, this is Senate Bill 313 by Senator Jackson Andrews.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 12 and took up a series of bills, mostly on juvenile justice, gaming-related background checks, bail/electronic bonds, and corrections policy. Early in the meeting, the committee reported favorably SB 258 on juvenile traffic violations, SB 321 on electronic bonds, SB 134 on limiting certain child sexual abuse material offenses for juveniles under 17 in specific circumstances, HB 75 on promotional play for racetracks as amended, and SB 422 on unsupervised probation for certain fourth-offense impaired driving cases. Later, the committee also advanced SB 440 on the Renaissance District board membership, SB 393 on explosives regulation, SB 487 on charitable gaming rental arrangements, SB 339 and SB 288 on criminal background check procedures in the gaming and related regulatory systems, and SB 325 on excluding certain persons from sports wagering. A major portion of the hearing focused on SB 201, which would change juvenile homicide sentencing procedures, including first- and second-degree murder cases, and how reviewing courts consider parole eligibility and prior death sentences converted to life. Supporters said the bill aligns sentencing with existing Supreme Court precedent and gives courts clearer guidance; opponents from children’s rights and civil liberties groups argued it weakens the “rarest and uncommon” safeguard for juvenile life-without-parole sentences and could expand harsh sentencing beyond constitutional limits. After debate and testimony, the committee adopted an amendment and reported SB 201 favorably by a 7-3 vote, with Representatives Adams, Knox, Moore, and others voting no. The committee also heard SB 523 on clemency and sentencing considerations for defendants who are victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. Survivors’ advocates and domestic violence organizations supported the bill’s overall purpose but objected to the mandatory pre-sentence investigation language, warning it could introduce biased information and harm survivors; the Board of Pardons and Parole said its staff and trauma-informed victim assistance coordinators are trained to handle these cases. The committee adopted an amendment narrowing the bill and then reported SB 523 favorably. Finally, SB 320 on DNA detection and crime lab reporting was advanced without opposition, and SB 470 on pregnant women in custody passed after testimony from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association and discussion of pregnancy testing, bonding options, and prohibiting shackling during delivery and postpartum periods.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 19 January, 2026; 4:00 PM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Harkkins, Senator Harkness, Senator Hickman, here, Senator Hill, Senator Hopson, Senator Jackson
  • Senator Hill, Senator Hopson, Senator Jackson, Senator Johnson.
  • And the invocation will be followed by the pledge of allegiance by Senator Jackson. Pastor Hulet.
  • Senator Jackson.
  • Senator Jackson. Senator Jackson. Mr. President, introduction. >> Please proceed.
Summary: The Senate opened with a roll call that established a quorum, followed by an invocation by Pastor Robert Hulet of Agape Church in South Haven and the pledge of allegiance led by Senator Jackson. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including family members of Senators Carter and Thomas, and the chamber recognized a state flag flown in honor of Daniel Hudson Sparks. The main item of business was Senate Bill 2017, the repeal of various obsolete commissions. Senator McConn explained that the bill, as amended by a committee substitute, would repeal 22 boards and commissions that had not met, had not filed minutes, or had not carried out their intended functions. Senator Norwood asked about a $47,000 item tied to the Status of Women Commission, and McConn said he believed the money had been appropriated but likely not spent because the commission had not met. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed on final passage by afternoon roll call. The Senate then moved to announcements, including a rules committee meeting after recess, a capital prayer group meeting the next morning, a finance committee meeting with a PERS presentation, and an appropriations subcommittee meeting. Senators also requested that the chamber adjourn in memory of several individuals, including Wesley Balden, Carl Wyers, and Joe Fernald. With roughly 300 to 350 bills reported as filed, the Senate recessed until the last bill was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next morning.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Mar 6, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 24

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and also like to point out that all the counties have already passed trigger bans, and so should
  • can put their constituents or the residents of their counties in.
  • Um currently the um the uh counties do not have that constitutional protection.
  • or the residents of their counties in. or the residents of their counties in.
  • Um currently the um the uh counties on.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • Sir Major Chris Jackson, our addition.
  • <00:35:45.119> High RTC instructor at Allen County High RTC instructor at Allen County High
  • Those schools were Meade County High and Rockcastle.
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Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee heard an Office of Education Technology presentation on the Kentucky Education Technology System (KTS) and a request to increase its annual budget from $15.4 million to $30 million, including an additional $14.6 million. The witness described KTS as a statewide service model that provides districts with student information and financial systems, internet bandwidth, regional support, cybersecurity, online registration, learning management and email services, and collaborative instructional technology support. He argued the state’s centralized purchasing saves districts 40% to 60% compared with buying services individually, and said federal internet discounts and district matching funds create a strong return on investment. He also said KTS has faced long-term funding cuts, has not received a cost-of-living increase since 1992, and is now at a “breaking point” where some services may have to be shifted to districts at higher cost. The request was broken into six main items: restoring funding for the computer science and information technology academy; strengthening cybersecurity defenses in response to sharply rising attacks on K-12 systems; funding online registration through Infinite Campus; stabilizing ongoing support costs for Infinite Campus; providing cost-of-living increases for KTS services; and increasing the KTS financial assistance sent to districts, which requires local matching funds. Members asked about the current appropriation, and the witness said it is $15.4 million. One member praised the office’s work and support for districts, while another noted the district had been an early adopter of one-to-one technology. The committee then received an overview of the KRS 156 salary schedule and step-and-rank system for state-operated career and technical education staff at area technology centers. Officials explained that salaries are set under statute and regulation based on years of service and educational rank, with annual calculations tied to statewide teacher salary averages and retroactive adjustments to July 1. They said the current ABR request is $325,000 over the biennium to cover step and rank increases. The presentation noted that KRS 156 salaries are generally comparable to local districts but are less competitive with business and industry, making recruitment and retention difficult, especially for instructors coming from the trades. Members agreed that trade instructors are underpaid relative to the market and said the issue deserves further review, with department officials indicating they are considering possible statutory revisions and a delayed implementation in a future biennium.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are only three that work in these offices that handle a county.
  • But I also got to speak to our local county clerk as well, and your home county clerk.
  • I am usually the first person to vote in my county each and every time.
  • For small counties to be able to offer early voting.
  • So I want to thank the member from Thank you, Assemblymember Jackson.
Keywords: 988, house, all
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Feb 10th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • And they're a guest of the Baldwin County delegation. >> Thank you.
  • And they're a guest of the Bowwin County And they're a guest of the Bowwin County delegation.
  • Thank you for your work with Hope Outdoors there in Mobile and Washington counties, too.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 16 February, 2026; 4:00 PM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jeff Parker, pastor of Southside Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr.
  • Jeff Parker, pastor of Southside Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, gave the invocation.
  • <00:07:59.120> Parker here in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr.
  • Parker here in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr.
  • Senator Jackson. >> For what purpose, sir?
Summary: The Senate convened with quorum calls, an invocation by Dr. Jeff Parker of Southside Baptist Church in Jackson, and the pledge of allegiance led by the sergeant-at-arms. Dr. Parker offered a prayer for the members, their families, and the state, and the chamber welcomed several guests, including members of Jack and Jill of America, Dr. Gloria Graham as doctor of the day, and Pastor Parker’s wife, Sheila Parker. On the calendar, the Senate first disposed of several procedural items by tabling motions to reconsider on Senate Bill 2441, which concerns limited medical licenses, and Senate Bill 2454, which revises Medical Licensure Board provisions, including licensure status, definitions, procedures, fines, and temporary practice authority. During discussion of SB 2454, Senator McClendon asked about the board’s composition, and Senator Brian explained that the bill would allow three lay members on the board while keeping doctors in the majority, noting that this was a recommendation from the board itself. The Senate also took up an out-of-order resolution honoring Mississippi members of the Seattle Seahawks NFL Super Bowl 60 champions. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of announcements. Senators announced upcoming receptions and committee meetings, including Judiciary A, Rules, and Highways and Transportation, and several members asked that the Senate adjourn in memory of deceased relatives and community members. Senator England reminded members of the March 10 primary elections and encouraged voting. The Senate then adopted a motion to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the following morning.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 22nd, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next bill: Senate Bill 159 by Senator Jackson, by Representative Jackson, relative to incarceration in
  • Representative Jackson offers amendment set 39-34. On your amendment, Representative Jackson.
  • Representative Jackson offers up amendment set 39-34. Rep. Jackson on your amendment.
  • Jackson, I came up with another question.
  • I don't know if Senator Jackson, do you want to say something?
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Mar 19th, 2025

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • He was a legislative aide in the office of San Francisco City and County Supervisor Michela Alioto Pierre
  • The other thing is you're a Sandoval County guy.
  • That's really not true; he's a Lee County guy. His dad, I knew it was. a force in education.
  • Jackson. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
  • Jim Jackson for Disability Rights in New Mexico. Excuse me, I just rushed in. I'll be brief.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Feb 24th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They all won: Thomasville City girls, Clark County High School Bulldogs, and Jackson Aggies.
  • Clark<00:14:03.440> County Clark County Clark County had<00:14:05.360> three<00:14:06.480
  • Shelby County. Shelby County.
  • 32:03.440> County,<01:32:03.679> you<01:32:03.840> got Henry County, Houston County
  • Crrenshaw County is in your area? Crrenshaw County is in your area?
Keywords: 1136, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Eight - Monday, April 27

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Louis County, but I've... ...through politics in Jefferson County. I'm in St.
  • Louis County, but I've sat at his table at Lincoln Days in Jefferson County year after year.
  • Louis County, but I've sat at his table at Lincoln Days in Jefferson County year after year.
  • Further introductions, lady from Jackson County. Yes, Mr. Speaker, introduction of special guests.
  • Does the gentleman from Cole County yield to an inquiry from the lady from St. Louis County?
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 125-0 roll call vote. The chamber spent a large portion of the session on personal privileges and memorials, honoring former Representative Ken Waller and Rawls County teenager Keaton O’Neill, with a moment of silence observed for O’Neill. Members also introduced several guests, including a deployed Marine, legislative visitors, family members, and an intern who was made a page for the day. The House then considered several committee reports and Senate amendments. On House Bills 2637 and 3155, members discussed a broad criminal justice package that included technical fixes to prior sentencing legislation, sex offender registry changes, drone restrictions tied to major events, health care-related provisions, and prosecutor salary adjustments; the House voted to refuse the Senate substitute and request a conference. House Bill 2593, a bipartisan military and veterans measure, was adopted and finally passed 137-1 and 138-1 after debate highlighting cybersecurity protections, Service Members Civil Relief Act language, TRICARE protections, expanded military leave, National Guard benefits, and other support for service members and families. The House also adopted and finally passed House Bill 2974, a licensure reciprocity and telehealth bill that expands interstate practice options for certain health professionals and is intended to improve rural health access; the votes were 109-29 on adoption and 108-30 on final passage. House Bill 2108, a Jefferson City land conveyance and infrastructure bill related to the viaduct and safety improvements, was adopted and finally passed 138-1 and 138-2 after discussion of the state’s transfer of property to the city and an added land provision involving Northwest Missouri State University and Nodaway County. The chamber then received Senate messages on HB 2596 and HB 2637/3155, appointed conference committees, announced upcoming committee meetings, and adjourned until April 28, 2026.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare May 26th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jackson for questions. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you, Ms.
  • Jackson, and members, the Hospital Association is here if needed.
  • Jackson. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I agree with the chairwoman.
  • Jackson is making a motion. Members, voluntarily deferred. Are there any objections?
  • Jackson? Mr.
Bills: HR290, HR298, SB405, SCR61, HR318
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (04/07/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um Belnap County is taking my question.
  • My name is Sarah Jackson. I Form Energy. My name is Sarah Jackson.
  • Sarah Jackson agreed.
  • Uh further questions for Miss Jackson?
  • Seeing none, I want to thank Jackson?
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 13 February, 2026; 9:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Gillespie, Senator Harkins, Senator Hartness, Senator Hickman, Senator Hill, Senator Hopson, Senator Jackson
  • Senator Jackson, Senator Johnson, Senator Kirby, Senator Ladner, Senator McClendon, Senator McMahan,
  • Reverend Michael Marshall, who is a minister at Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson,
  • Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi.
  • Jackson, no. Isom, no. Brian, no. Blount, no. Brumfield, no. Thomas, no. Anyone else?
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received an invocation from Reverend Michael Marshall of Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The chamber then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and moved into the calendar. Several motions to reconsider earlier actions on calendar items were taken up and, in multiple instances, tabled or passed over without further action. The main substantive debate centered on SB 2208, the Mississippi Public University System Governance Study Committee creation bill. Senator Boyd moved to reconsider the bill, and Senator Dupree offered a friendly amendment to add two additional members representing HBCUs, one appointed by the lieutenant governor and one by the speaker of the House. The amendment was adopted, and the bill then passed by use of the morning roll call. The Senate also took up SB 2587, concerning absentee ballots and removing the envelope requirement; Senator England moved to reconsider the failed vote, explained the bill as a way to let voters deposit ballots directly into a scanner, and answered questions about ballot security and the statewide election management system. Senator Tate attempted to offer an amendment to simplify the bill and return to current law, but the amendment was not in writing and was withdrawn; the bill then passed by morning roll call. Other calendar items were largely handled by motions to table reconsideration. SB 2746, the Older Mississippians Act, and SB 2728, the Mississippi Chance for Youth Court Act of 2026, were both tabled at the reconsideration stage. SB 2523, relating to state institutions of higher learning, was also tabled. After completing the calendar and brief announcements, the Senate agreed to recess until noon, with the journal to reflect the later return time.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 26th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Back on the bill, Representative Jackson has a question on the bill. Rep. Jackson?
  • Back on the bill, Representative Jackson has a question on the bill. Rep. Jackson?
  • Jackson, for a question. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Jackson, for a question on the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Representative Jackson: Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker Pro Tem.
Bills: HR320, HR321, SCR55, SCR69, SCR75, SCR77, SCR78, SCR79, SB259, SB295, SB312, SB348, SB444, SB485, HR73, HR118, HR144, HR196, HR237, HR249, HR260, HR267, HR272, HR278, HCR85, HCR100, HCR105, HCR107, HCR114, HR245, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR37, SCR63, SCR30, SCR40, HB62, HB193, HB210, HB220, HB246, HB364, HB420, HB475, HB584, HB622, HB772, HB784, HB949, HB953, HB1043, HB1070, HB1092, HB1134, HB1162, HB1176, HB1196, HB1214, HB119, HB129, HB233, HB283, HB538, HB789, HB850, HB870, HB1236, HB1241, HB54, HB137, HB321, HB368, HB386, HB414, HB431, HB552, HB555, HB578, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB638, HB670, HB692, HB707, HB708, HB715, HB718, HB732, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB796, HB807, HB822, HB848, HB856, HB887, HB888, HB917, HB921, HB1082, HB1243, HB1246, HB378, HB509, HB1090, HB1259, SB80, SB131, SB143, SB251, SB254, SB279, SB367, SB384, SB388, SB389, SB398, SB408, SB431, SB468, SB469, SB496, SB4, SB52, SB57, SB83, SB145, SB152, SB194, SB276, SB319, SB333, SB448, SB450, SB465, SB484, SB501, SB509, SB149, HR168, HB463, HB998, SB123, SB353, SB479, SB495, SB82, SB97, SB283, SB326, SB518, SB197, SB268, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB89, HB74, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB956, HB1117, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB441, SB449, SB487
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare May 6th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jackson? I don't have any questions. Mr.
  • Jackson, for a question? Yes, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Jackson said.
  • Y'all have met Representative Jackson.
  • Jackson on the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 5th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a representative of three agricultural counties, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties
  • Assembly Member Jackson, you are recognized. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support.
  • Assembly Member Jackson, you are recognized. Assembly Member Hoover, you are recognized.
  • San Diego County experiencing food insecurity, we cannot afford to play politics with hunger.
  • a rural county of Tuala, and I know what it's like to have hard times in my family.
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then held its Latino Spirit Awards ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 16, proclaiming May 4–11, 2025 as Cinco de Mayo Week, after supportive remarks from several caucuses emphasizing Mexican history, women’s contributions, LGBTQ solidarity, Black and Brown unity, and AAPI and Jewish community support. The chamber then recognized 11 Latino Spirit honorees for achievements in human rights, business, arts, public service, community empowerment, health and science, environmental justice, philanthropy, and entertainment. After the ceremony, the Assembly returned to floor business and approved a series of measures. AB 60, banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products, passed 56–3. AJR 6, urging Congress to protect federal school meal and local food funding, drew extensive debate and broad bipartisan support; members cited child hunger, farm economies, and local food systems, and it passed 76–0 with 73 coauthors added. Other measures adopted included AB 679 on state park land acquisitions, AB 681 expanding Dream Loan Program caps for undocumented graduate students, AB 1224 on substitute teacher continuity, AB 831 on gaming technical changes, AB 259 extending Brown Act teleconferencing flexibility, AB 467 extending Los Angeles Neighborhood Council teleconferencing authority, and AB 519 targeting deceptive puppy mill sales. The chamber also passed AB 1522, an urgency Judiciary Committee bill protecting attorneys from politically motivated discipline and creating an expedited licensing path for some former federal attorneys, and AB 263, which extends temporary water flow requirements on the Shasta and Smith Rivers; that bill drew sharp disagreement over water rights, tribal participation, and impacts on farmers, but ultimately passed 51–16. Additional measures approved included AB 428 on pooled insurance for water corporations, AB 492 requiring notice to local jurisdictions when recovery treatment facilities are licensed, and AB 536 preserving colorectal cancer screening coverage. The Assembly also adopted a motion to suspend file notice so Appropriations could hear AB 379 on May 7.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 27 (2-13-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Young was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, on July 31, 1921. His father, Whitney M.
  • , Young was born in Shelby County, Young was born in Shelby County, Kentucky<00:55:58.160> on<
  • House Bill 643, Representative Jackson, an act relating to school safety.
  • <00:57:44.480> act 643, Representative Jackson, an act 643, Representative Jackson, an act
Summary: The House convened, prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance were offered, a quorum was established, absent members were excused, and the journal was approved. The chamber also received notice that the Senate had passed several bills and requested concurrence. Members then reviewed a slate of second-reading measures, including bills on child care, gubernatorial transitions, campaign finance, local public agency transactions, unclaimed property, state contracts, mental health treatment, economic development, aviation task force continuation, and a child care study resolution. The House then took up and passed House Bill 459 on licensed occupations. The sponsor said the bill would require licensure boards to collect workforce data and would recognize certain out-of-state marriage and family therapists who meet Kentucky standards. House Bill 293 on vehicle wheels was also passed after its sponsor explained it was narrowed to require rubber on heavier horse-drawn equipment to reduce road damage while exempting lighter personal transportation; it passed 80-8. House Bill 379 on postsecondary education passed unanimously after a committee substitute added provisions on governing board attendance, collection of enrollment-related debts by the Department of Revenue, formalizing Northern Kentucky University’s role with the Center for Mathematics, and allowing preliminary presidential evaluations in closed session. House Bill 526 on members of the bar generated the most debate. A floor amendment was adopted to add explanatory language and delay the bill’s effective date until July 1, 2027. Supporters argued the bill would make bar membership voluntary while preserving Supreme Court authority over admission and discipline; opponents warned it would weaken attorney oversight and public protection. A motion to suspend the rules to consider another amendment failed 22-? against the required 51 votes. The bill then passed 70-21. House Bill 264 on theft by deception was also advanced after a floor amendment added vacant lots to the property covered by the bill’s fraud presumption; the sponsor said it targets real estate scams involving property listed without authority.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Feb 10th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • What if you're in a county where maybe the county judge or maybe the county commissioner's court doesn't
  • I have long said I have one county that has really developed in that regard, and that is Fort Bend County
  • , a little bit of Western Harris County.
  • But it's now impacting these rural counties as it moves out, and there's great concern.
  • I know that the herd in El Paso County is expected to double by April. Yes, yes, yes.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all