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MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Local Government Apr 27th, 2026

Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • problem that I feel is a problem in Kansas City that is the final thing on here, and that dealt with Chapter
  • problem that I feel is a problem in Kansas City that is the final thing on here, and that dealt with Chapter
Summary: The House Committee on Local Government met in executive session and first approved House Bill 3143, Representative Parker’s bill, on a 12-0 roll call vote. The committee then took up Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1023, which had a committee substitute distributed in advance. The sponsor explained that the substitute combined several previously separate library-related provisions, changed the title to political subdivisions, and included a fix aimed at a Kansas City liquor-sales issue involving small bottles and beer sales; members also discussed other changes affecting library districts and county tax provisions. Several members raised concerns that the Kansas City liquor provision and other non-library items were too broad or preempted local control, while others said the language addressed carve-outs and could be improved. Representative Reedy noted a technical issue in the salary commission language and said it likely needed a floor amendment to change “assistant prosecuting attorneys” to “part-time prosecutors,” but did not think the bill should be held up. The committee adopted the substitute and then voted the resulting House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1023 do pass by an 8-4 roll call vote. The committee then adjourned.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 4th, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • two-year limitation on the filing of claims, amending Section 30-32-4, NMSA 1978, Bing Laws, 1882, Chapter
  • As amended, and Section 37-1-4, NMSA 1978, Bing Laws, 1880, Chapter.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-03-18 - 2:32PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Subsection 1120 of VSA chapter 25 is new statute.
  • <00:53:36.080> 16 definitions for Title 3, Chapter 16 definitions for Title 3, Chapter 16
  • SA chapter 123, non-profit hospital service corporations.
  • This section amends the chapter on non-profit hospital service corporations, which is the chapter under
  • <02:40:17.640> 63 as provided in 9 VSA chapter 63 as provided in 9 VSA chapter 63 subchapter
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House resumed consideration of H.606 on firearm procedures and first took up Section 3 and its effective dates. A member from Northfield spoke at length in support, arguing the provision is narrowly tailored, based on actual dangerousness rather than mental illness alone, and is more limited than federal law because it applies only to specific court findings and is temporary, with rights restorable upon recovery. The House then approved Section 3 and its effective dates, approved the remainder of the Judiciary Committee report, and ordered third reading. The chamber then moved through third readings and passed H.385 on remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt, H.556 on exceptions to the state minimum wage, H.559 on the parole board, H.723 on posting of land, and H.757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives. On H.814, relating to neurological rights and AI in health and human services, the House adopted an amendment offered by the member from Burlington that required the advisory council to include proposed definitions for neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, and related terms in its report; the House Health Care Committee reported the amendment favorable 11-0-0, and the bill then passed. H.816, regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services, also passed, as did H.927, technical corrections for the 2026 session. The House then took up H.930 on chronic absenteeism. The committee member from Manchester described the bill as an AOE proposal responding to high post-pandemic absenteeism rates and their impact on learning, and outlined provisions adding definitions, updating compulsory attendance language, requiring a state model policy, strengthening notification and truancy procedures, and preserving existing penalties. The member said the Education Committee heard from a wide range of education and child welfare witnesses and passed the bill 11-0. After a brief clarification on the absences section, the House proceeded toward third reading of H.930.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Feb 24th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 1136, house, all
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee Jun 17th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Likewise, and the one about the abatements is a little more complex because you have to amend the chapter
  • These limitations include those various mill levy limitations in Chapter 57-15 that have been referenced
  • Under Chapter 57-23, the statute really provides all the procedures and grounds for abatements.
  • So if you have questions on that or would like to look at what that looks like, the Chapter 57-23 kind
  • We’re always evaluating our Century Code, our chapter 54-10.
Keywords: 908, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-07 - 11:00AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I worked with the local NRA chapter on that bill.
  • Section three adds definitions to the chapter. I won't go through them all except to note a couple.
  • <01:23:36.960> I three adds definitions to the chapter.
  • I three adds definitions to the chapter.
  • <01:30:35.199> And meet the duties of this chapter. And meet the duties of this chapter.
Keywords: 927, senate, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • I think our main concern is that this bill conflicts with the existing case law when it comes to chapters
  • would be to put it into Title 36, which is the Civil Remedies, Defenses, and Special Proceedings chapter
  • But in 1991, the current administrative rules, Title 23, Chapter 23, went into effect, and it's specific
  • Chapter 11 now present. He told me what to say, but I won't. Okay. Department of Labor.
  • I do want to stress this fund was established under chapter 339-10, and the language clearly dictates
Bills: HCR93, HCR14, HR85
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 13 (1-23-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • that, and what my staff discovered is that this body has passed a law that says, if you look at KRS chapter
  • We said it twice because if you look in the same chapter, chapter 480, KRS 16011, we specifically say
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Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 34 members present and approved the prior day’s journal. The chamber also received a House message that House Bill 96 had passed and requested concurrence. During second reading, Senate Bills 17, 34, 39, and 181 were reported and sent to the Rules Committee, and Senate Resolution 56 was introduced honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig for their mission service. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 27, which would allow local governing bodies, after consulting with a coroner and making a 30-day effort to locate next of kin, to choose cremation rather than burial for indigent decedents; it also preserved options for religious organizations to take possession of a body. A committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 35-0. Senate Bill 30, dealing with the Motor Vehicle Commission’s restricted fee account and allowing unused funds to carry forward for commission operations, also passed unanimously 35-0. Senate Bill 40, concerning public library district boards of trustees, was amended by committee substitute and passed 34-1 after debate. Supporters said it would return county library board appointments to local officials and speed appointments, while opponents argued it could politicize libraries and weaken their independence; several members explained their votes, including concerns from library advocates and a defense that the bill still allowed local boards to seek advice. Senate Bill 76, which limits school boards from increasing occupational license taxes above the base 0.5% until a county reaches a population of 500,000, was also amended by committee substitute and passed after its sponsor argued it responded to a disputed Fayette County tax increase and would restore transparency and public trust.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 22 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises upon the return of the license authorized in Chapter
  • of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises, upon the return of the license authorized in Chapter
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Rules Committee reports. Members adopted resolutions congratulating Auburn on the 100th anniversary of the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket launch and welcoming Boston’s new National Women’s Soccer League team, the Boston Legacy, to Massachusetts. The House also adopted orders extending the reporting deadlines for the Committee on Revenue on two House documents into 2026. The chamber suspended joint rules to allow several petitions to proceed, including proposals on social media regulation for minors, a sick leave bank for a Department of Children and Families employee, retirement credit for a probation employee, taxation of certain foreign government pension benefits, and naming the American lobster the official crustacean of the Commonwealth. The Steering, Policy and Schedule Committee then listed bills for consideration, including measures on private road maintenance in Gloucester, property valuation and assessment fairness, municipal tax collectors, preservation of historic resource information in community preservation funds, and Salem liquor license changes. The House advanced those bills through second and third readings, then passed to be enacted local bills involving compensation for a Revere widow, a Wellesley senior tax deferment change, and a Hopkinton library trustees charter amendment. It also engrossed a bill directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific applicant, Edney Joseph. The session ended with a moment of silent tribute to Adrian Dolan of South Boston and an order to adjourn until the next Thursday morning in informal session.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The President Peter Clappus, Order of the AHEPA Boston chapter; President Chris Ticito, past Supreme
  • President Demetrius Vida Vidalis; Consular General of Greece Simeon Tegos; President of the Boston chapter
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate session began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the adoption of several ceremonial resolutions. These included commendations for six lifetime members of the Beverly Rotary Club, a resolution marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and honoring Revolutionary War veterans from East Longmeadow, and congratulations to Nicholas Anderson on becoming an Eagle Scout. The Senate also adopted a resolution recognizing April 2025 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and urging residents and businesses to practice safe driving. The chamber then acted on committee and House papers, suspending the necessary rules to refer a bill on public education about seat belt use in vehicles carrying many passengers to the Committee on Transportation. Another House petition concerning Massachusetts Water Resources Authority sewer service authority was referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. The Senate also heard proclamations for Parliamentary Law Month and George Demeter Day, highlighting the importance of parliamentary procedure and honoring Dr. George Demeter’s contributions. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. and approved an adjournment in memory of Antonio “Tony” Gonzalez of Ludlow, with a brief moment of silence in his honor. The session then adjourned.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jun 16th, 2026

Water, Parks, and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bill Gaines, on behalf of the California Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, Rocky Mountain Health
  • Bill Gaines, on behalf of the California Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, Rocky Mountain Health
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Feb 4th, 2026

Education Postsecondary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Section 5 deals with an exemption from the CIE for certain chapters of law, which includes Chapter 466
Bills: S7038, S1694
Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary heard and approved CS/SB 1694, which would revise general education core standards at public postsecondary institutions to incorporate technology-related instruction. The adopted amendment shifted the bill away from creating a sixth core course and instead required technology integration within existing core courses to include digital literacy, AI tool application, and related instruction in areas such as software engineering, networks, databases, and cybersecurity as applicable. For high school computer science courses, the amendment added guidance on critical evaluation of AI results, AI limitations, and ethical use of AI. The committee adopted the amendment and then voted the bill favorably. The committee also took up confirmation appointments on tabs 1 through 2 and, on one motion, recommended confirmation of all appointees favorably. In addition, it considered SPB 7038 on postsecondary education and workforce development, which addresses tuition and fee policies, consumer protections, career and technical education, student acceleration, and institutional operations. Members asked about dual enrollment expansion, CIE licensure exemptions, and the removal of the Classic Learning Test as a fee-waiver qualifier; staff said the dual enrollment change was intended to expand student options without necessarily increasing enrollment, the CLT removal was an error to be corrected, and a Florida Dental Association representative raised concern about preserving the long-standing exemption for dental assisting programs. The committee moved SPB 7038 as a committee bill and reported it favorably.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Jan 28th, 2026

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We were, we had an interesting opportunity last year with our local chapter.
  • We had an interesting opportunity last year with our local chapter.
Bills: S0578
Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy heard CS for SB 57A, the Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative by Senator Simon. The bill would create a statewide public health awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection and diagnosis, brain health education, awareness of research and clinical trials, and outreach to older adults and higher-risk populations, with the department contracting with nonprofits for education and awareness efforts. Senator Simon and the bill’s supporters emphasized Florida’s high Alzheimer’s prevalence and the need for public education and early intervention. John Strader, representing the Alzheimer’s Association in South Florida and speaking as a caregiver, testified in support and described how early diagnosis and recent medical advances make awareness campaigns more important. He said a local pilot campaign in Miami-Dade led to a more than 30% increase in calls to the association’s helpline. Karen Morillo of AARP Florida and Tyler Jefferson of the Alzheimer’s Association waived in support. Several senators voiced support and personal reflections on the impact of Alzheimer’s on families and caregivers. Senator Osgood asked about funding and whether the initiative would require new appropriations, and Senator Jones urged that the bill be fully funded and recognized Senator Simon’s personal connection to the issue. In closing, Senator Simon spoke emotionally about his mother’s diagnosis and the need to help families find resources earlier. The committee then approved the bill by roll call vote and reported CS for SB 57A favorably before adjourning.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/24/26

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • One of the believed ones is that, given we were trying to go for multiple chapters to fewer chapters,
  • now the administration is going to have their own chapter.
  • Providers need to have a link directly to that chapter, not have to search for it.
  • <01:46:49.679> now<01:46:49.920> the chapters to less chapters and now the chapters
  • Providers need to be have a own chapter.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/27/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Additionally, there are some clarifying and technical changes related to background studies chapter 245C
  • Additionally, there are some clarifying and technical changes related to background studies chapter 245C
  • Section one amends the underlying language in chapter 62M.
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 18th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have 271 chapters and more than 50,000 family members.
  • The Far West Region represents chapters across California and other western states, bringing together
  • Growing up, I was a member of the Jack and Jill chapter of San Diego.
  • After graduating out, I am now a proud mother member of that chapter, and so it is especially meaningful
  • We had a sixth grade history book that taught us a chapter about how the Jews begged Jesus to beg the
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and approval of the journals. A motion by Senator Strickland to withdraw SB 1035 from committee for a floor vote, described as a temporary gas tax suspension to lower gas prices, was debated procedurally and failed on a 22-aye, 22-no vote. The body then moved through Governor’s appointments, confirming Siva Gunda to the California Energy Commission, Tony Sertich as Executive Director of the California Housing and Finance Agency, and Craig Snellings to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Senate also adopted several commemorative resolutions. SCR 151 designated May 2026 as ACL Injury Awareness Month; SR 105 declared May as National Tennis Month; SCR 175 recognized Behavioral Health Awareness Month; SCR 176 designated Small Business Month; and SCR 178 recognized Jewish American Heritage Month. These measures drew extensive floor remarks, especially SCR 178, with senators from multiple caucuses speaking about Jewish history, contributions, diversity, and the need to oppose anti-Semitism and hate. All of these resolutions passed, with SCR 178 adopted 38-0. The chamber then considered a series of policy bills, many of which passed with broad support. Measures approved included SB 922 on local cost recovery for street damage from public service operations, SB 932 on litigation transparency, SB 971 on older adult community connections, SB 1400 on Alameda Health System governance, SB 1228 on certain existing outdoor advertising displays in former redevelopment areas, SB 997 on groundwater agency authority, SB 1115 on reforming the Tulare County Public Cemetery District, SB 1088 on advance care planning forms, SB 1242 on family participation in CARE Court, SB 1364 on parental rights in rape-related child custody cases, SB 993 on protecting mental health professionals’ identifying information, SB 1094 on prescription drug biosimilar use, SB 1117 on ADU fee calculations, SB 1244 on broker compensation disclosures for public agency health plans, SB 1315 on autonomous vehicles, SB 1398 on Green Globes building certification, SB 1085 on water supply assessments for large projects, and SB 1316 on wage theft and labor enforcement. SB 1177 on high-speed rail reporting drew opposition from Senator Strickland, who argued the project should be ended, but the bill still passed after debate. The transcript ends as the Senate begins consideration of SB 1146, which would require disclosures for AI-generated health advertisements.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (1-14-26)

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
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Summary: The Kentucky Senate Natural Resources Committee held its first meeting of 2026, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several housekeeping reminders from the chair. The chair emphasized a 24-hour filing rule for amendments and other items, asked members to use “present” during roll call, and reminded members to route questions through the chair rather than cross-examining witnesses. The committee also welcomed a student guest, Madison Dus, and several interns, and noted that Senator Neal was attending the committee for the first time. The committee then heard Senate Bill 29 from Senator Greg Elkins, which would prohibit solid waste management facilities from being charged an assessment or fee by the county or solid waste district where the waste was generated. Supporters described the bill as a response to counties attempting to impose “designation fees” on waste generated locally, and said the measure would close a loophole and prevent a growing practice. After discussion about similar practices in other states and the value of waste as a commodity, the committee voted favorably to pass SB 29. The committee next considered Senate Bill 49, also by Senator Elkins, which would create a voluntary statewide program to increase awareness, education, and recycling of lithium and other rechargeable batteries. Testimony focused on the fire and explosion risks batteries pose in collection vehicles and landfills, the value of rare earth metals in batteries, and the need to keep them out of the waste stream. Members asked about whether larger batteries, such as those from electric vehicles or solar facilities, were covered under existing law; the sponsor said the bill was aimed at smaller consumer batteries and that larger batteries were likely already addressed under existing universal waste or hazardous waste rules. The committee also discussed how to promote the voluntary program through retailers, local governments, recyclers, and the Energy and Environment Cabinet. SB 49 was then approved favorably by committee vote.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • estimated cost is needed to continue the survey as outlined in Senate Bill 241, which is Kentucky Acts chapter
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Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and a quorum call, then the committee approved the prior meeting minutes. Staff reported several informational items, including University of Kentucky medical and research equipment purchases, school district debt issues, leasehold improvements, and Kentucky Community and Technical College System bond allocations. The committee then approved a line-item appropriation increase of $350,000 in federal funds for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Cumberland Forest Conservation Program, along with two Department of Military Affairs projects: the Ashland Readiness Center window replacement and the MATES HVAC replacement at Fort Knox. It also approved four larger maintenance-pool projects without further action: HVAC and smoke evacuation work at the Kentucky State Penitentiary, HVAC and hot water tank replacements at Oakwood, a Green Bank energy-savings performance project across state facilities, and roof replacement at Lake Barkley Lodge. Members asked about the prison project, the roof procurement process, and whether minority-owned firms receive special bidding preference; staff said capital projects are awarded through open low-bid procurement with qualification and warranty requirements, and that minority participation is preferred but not a bidding criterion. Two lease modifications were approved for Franklin County agencies: an expansion and renovation for the Auditor of Public Accounts and a downsizing and renovation for the Kentucky Workers Compensation Funding Commission. The committee also approved Kentucky Infrastructure Authority items, including a Monticello sewer loan, several Cleaner Water Program grants and reallocations, and a House Bill 1 water grant that required no action. Members questioned engineering costs and were told the KIA board reviews technical details and anomalies before approval. Finally, the committee approved six economic development grants: one EDF grant for V Simple in Jefferson County and five KPDI EDF grants for projects in Breckinridge, Erlanger, Todd, and Washington counties. The last action item was approval of Western Kentucky University’s up-to-$10 million general receipts revenue bond issue for athletic facilities. An informational Kentucky Housing Corporation multifamily bond item prompted concern from members about rising per-unit costs for affordable housing, and they requested further explanation from the housing corporation at a future meeting.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Aug 28th, 2025

Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I represent the west side of the city of Gallup, and I also represent nine Navajo chapters.
  • We have a total of 31 chapters in the Eastern Navajo Nation that are within the state of New Mexico.
  • And then we also have our Northern Navajo Nation that has, I believe, 12 chapters that are within the
  • I come to you just a little bit north of here from the community of Torreon Star Lake Chapter, which
  • We continue to work with our Navajo Nation chapters in regards to the ARPA funding being utilized for
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas will be the fifth state to dispense FDA-approved ivermectin without a prescription, adding Chapter
  • The Board of Health may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter. Ms.
  • Are you instructing the Texas Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter?
  • The Texas Board of Pharmacy may adopt the rules to implement this chapter.
  • Chapter 429 of the government code, which governs homeland security operations...