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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environmental Quality Committee Jun 17th, 2026

Environmental Quality

Transcript Highlights:
  • Embedded lithium-ion batteries cause fires that are hard to put out, and they harm factory workers and
  • support of AB 762 on behalf of our 11 jurisdictions, our ratepayers, and our hundreds of thousands of workers
  • removing bisphenols from receipts, this bill will cut daily exposure to harmful chemicals, protect workers
  • cleared the Assembly nearly unanimously and with bipartisan support, in large part because protecting workers
  • We directly employ more than 70 workers across the clean manufacturing value chain, from scientists and
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • As you recall from last year's budget cycle, we rolled back a lot of one-time and temporary funding.
  • I'm a community health worker for Whole Systems Learning, and I oppose the budget cut. Thank you.
  • I'm a community health worker for Whole Systems Learning. I definitely oppose the cut.
  • I'm a community health worker for Whole Systems Learning. I definitely oppose the cut.
  • solution that the Governor has proposed, to put a lot of the budget problems on the back of state workers
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held an informational hearing on the Governor’s May Revision, focusing first on the Commission on Behavioral Health, then EMSA, and then the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The Department of Finance said the state faces a third consecutive deficit and that the May Revision includes difficult trade-offs, including proposed eliminations or reversions of some behavioral health and public health funds. The LAO echoed concern about the structural deficit and said it was still awaiting some budget details before offering a full analysis. For the Commission on Behavioral Health, Finance proposed eliminating $20 million in Mental Health Wellness Act funds, arguing the money would help offset General Fund costs and noting future Proposition 1 innovation funding. The commission strongly opposed the cut, saying it would eliminate or delay launch-ready grants for early childhood supports, full-service partnerships, and peer respite, and would eventually end ongoing grant programming. Several advocates and commissioners testified that the funds support underserved communities and that Proposition 1 is not a substitute for the existing programs. The chair asked Finance to look for alternatives, but no vote was taken. EMSA presented mostly technical budget adjustments: increased authority for the California Poison Control System, a correction to EMSIS funding, and a reappropriation for enterprise services and data management. CDPH then reviewed a broader set of May Revision proposals, including reversions from the California Reducing Disparities Project, workforce development, STD prevention, hepatitis C prevention, hospice, and extreme heat funding, as well as a new generative AI pilot for health facility survey reporting. Members raised concerns about cuts to CRDP and gender health equity programs, especially because many grants are mid-contract and serve underserved communities; CDPH said the reversions were part of solving the deficit and that CRDP had been successful, while also clarifying that abortion.ca.gov would not be eliminated. Public comment was overwhelmingly opposed to the CRDP and related cuts, with many speakers describing the programs as life-saving and cost-effective. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 021 Feb 3rd, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • status families, expanding worker status families, expanding worker protections<00:30:42.320>
  • And the Ethiopians had their temporary protective status stripped away.
  • They are Coloradans, mothers, children, workers, and families.
  • In doing so, ICE undermines both workers In doing so, ICE undermines both workers rights<02:19:33.840
  • When workers are too terrified to okay.
Keywords: 981, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • kitchen trailer uh and storage temporary kitchen trailer uh and storage containers<00:11:57.800>
  • This project will address the immediate response and temporary treatment needs.
  • It also includes the operation of a temporary treatment solution until a permanent treatment solution
  • It also includes the operation of a temporary treatment solution until a permanent treatment solution
  • This project will address the immediate response and temporary treatment needs.
Summary: The committee first handled informational reports on several bond and lease matters, including school district and board of education debt-service items, upcoming revenue bond issues in Henderson and Jessamine counties, and three advertised lease-space requests for state agencies. Members also reviewed prior lease transactions that had not been approved in November and December; the Finance and Administration Cabinet later canceled and rebid the Harlan County lease and moved ahead with the Perry County lease modification. Additional information items included a Kentucky Communications Network Authority quarterly capital projects report and Eastern Kentucky University asset preservation revisions. The committee then heard from Deputy State Budget Director Janice Thomas on four action items. She reported a $2.85 million USDA-funded renovation at Kentucky State University’s Betty White Building, a $294,000 increase for the Kentucky School for the Deaf’s Middleton Hall renovation, and a $6.1 million restricted-funds scope increase for the KCTCS Science Building Expansion in Elizabethtown. Members asked about how often the statutory 15% increase authority is used for school dormitory and cottage projects and about the competitiveness of construction bids; Thomas said bids are typically competitive but recent estimates have been difficult because of higher material and equipment costs. The committee approved the three action items unanimously and also received a no-action report on a $3.918 million Corrections project to repair and replace the KCIW kitchen drain line. Next, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented seven loans and grants, all of which the committee approved unanimously. The package included sewer and water projects for Frankfort, Sturgis, Scottsville, Morganfield, Western Pulaski County Water District, and Springfield, plus an emergency $5.487 million Kentucky Waters grant for Eddyville after a catastrophic sewer plant failure and weather-related emergency declarations. The projects covered wastewater interceptor and treatment upgrades, sewer collection rehabilitation, water transmission main installation, and planning/design work, with loan terms ranging from five to 30 years and interest rates from 0.5% to 2.25%. Finally, the committee considered a $38.4 million Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit issuance for a 322-unit multifamily rental project in Jefferson County. A member asked how the committee participates in the transaction, and staff explained that it is a conduit issuance and not state debt. The committee then moved to approve the issuance.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • expressing its need for temporary expressing its need for temporary replacement<00:05:13.919>
  • But until a permanent solution is determined, the agency requested a temporary lease.
  • Determined, the agency requested a search for move-in ready temporary space in the closest ZIP codes.
  • Pursuant to applicable provisions of KRS 45.95, the temporary lease agreement provides for the use of
  • Given the new lease,<00:06:30.800> the<00:06:31.039> new<00:06:31.280> temporary
Summary: The committee met with quorum, approved the September meeting minutes, and received a set of information reports on capital projects, debt, school district bond issues, UK and KCTCS asset preservation projects, and the Louisville Arena Authority’s financial report, with the latter noted as lengthy and expected to be discussed further in person in December. The committee also heard a Finance and Administration Cabinet lease report covering three leases: a temporary lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Louisville due to ongoing maintenance and safety issues at its current site, a Department of Juvenile Justice lease in Hardin County for a day-treatment/alternative school program, and a Warren County lease renewal. Members questioned the Hardin County lease about the higher rate and limited competition; agency staff explained the specialized school setting, transportation and program requirements, and the difficulty of attracting bidders for alternative-school space. The lease package was approved after roll call. The committee then considered seven economic development grants: four EDF grants and three KPDI grants. The projects included infrastructure for Allen County’s industrial park, flood-related repairs for Weddington Plaza in the Big Sandy area, an Owensboro manufacturing expansion for Mscan America, a new Louisville manufacturing facility for Anthro Energy, a Henderson due-diligence study, a Paducah spec building, and utility extensions for the Riverbend site in Carrollton. Staff said the projects had been approved by KEFA and recommended by the relevant cabinet leadership, and the committee approved them by roll call. Finally, the committee reviewed a new Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit bond issue for about $43 million for 233 Louisville housing units, which was approved. It then took up five SFCC debt issues together: new money for an Edmonson County elementary school and Knox County middle school gym improvements, plus refundings for Callaway, Hardin, and McCracken counties. Members raised concerns that the refundings were bundled together and that some did not appear to meet a newly referenced 3% net present value savings guideline, but the package was still approved on a 5-2 vote. The meeting ended with calendar updates, including a November 20 meeting at noon and a December 16 meeting featuring the Yum Arena presentation, followed by adjournment.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 5th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And what we're trying to do is clean that up with clear guidance for our poll workers to understand these
  • Advisory Council to repeal the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council.
  • Members, this bill does nothing but eliminate the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council.
  • Members, this bill does nothing but eliminate the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council.
  • House Bill 231 by Representative Boyer is an act in Title 14 relative to temporary restraining orders
Bills: SB524, SR108, SR109, SCR56, SCR57, SCR12, HB227, HB398, HB689, HB897, HB1029, HB1107, HB1217, HB221, HCR58, HB136, SB162, SB382, SCR33, SCR30, SB112, SB194, SB307, SB341, SB346, SB363, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, SB513, SB408, SB131, SB145, SB333, SB464, SB466, SB500, SB283, SB338, SB488, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB312, SB319, SB323, SB369, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB501, HCR14, HB537, HB652, HB653, HB661, HB726, HB756, HB851, HB964, HB966, HB34, HB35, HB48, HB474, HB553, HB758, HB852, HB10, HB16, HB36, HB44, HB46, HB52, HB61, HB78, HB98, HB102, HB124, HB126, HB131, HB135, HB141, HB142, HB164, HB170, HB171, HB179, HB194, HB231, HB245, HB280, HB292, HB294, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB199, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1071, HB1091, HB1117, HB119, HB129, HB677, HB850, SB68, SB149
Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, a guest minister prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a St. Charles Parish presentation featuring a youth national anthem singer. The chamber then moved through a large number of House and Senate messages, committee reports, and introductions, including measures on career and technical education, flood risk maps, public-private partnership contracting, arts day, and a task force on work-based learning. Several resolutions were adopted, including SCR 56 honoring the YMCA and SCR 57 honoring Jonathan Nicole, both by unanimous votes. A House concurrent resolution supporting elimination of the U.S. Department of Education also passed 26-9. On Senate bills, the chamber gave final passage to SB 112 on voluntary release time for K-12 religious instruction with a criminal background check amendment, SB 194 on public assistance and citizenship verification, SB 307 on public displays of historical/religious documents, SB 341 expanding church and nonprofit religious self-insurance coverage, SB 346 prohibiting deepfake materials used against students, SB 495 on campaign finance reporting and unitemized contributions, SB 503 on age assurance for minors using mobile apps, SB 507 creating a statewide process for determining non-enrollment, SB 509 on bank-owned life insurance, SB 131 limiting attorney fee recovery in occupational licensing disciplinary cases, SB 145 requiring backup power for adult residential care providers, SB 333 on child-in-need-of-care proceedings and federal reimbursement, SB 464 on severe obesity treatment coverage, SB 466 on expropriation and foreign adversaries, SB 488 on a school safety drone response pilot program, SB 312 on union dues and withholding procedures, and SB 319 on voter identification and provisional ballot procedures. Most passed with little or no opposition, though SB 194, SB 307, SB 503, SB 131, SB 333, and SB 319 drew some dissenting votes. The chamber also passed multiple House bills, including HB 1071 on public records exceptions for aerospace critical infrastructure, HB 537 repealing the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council, HB 652 and HB 653 adjusting Oyster Task Force membership, HB 661 narrowing nepotism restrictions for certain school board hires with an amendment, HB 756 aligning watercraft enforcement with Coast Guard standards, HB 851 banning intentional balloon releases, HB 964 authorizing a Caddo Parish property transfer, and HB 34 and HB 35 on sheriff pension fund eligibility and contribution rules. Several items were returned to the calendar or referred to committees. A major discussion centered on SB 484, which would restructure parts of higher education governance and transfer certain Board of Regents functions; it drew extensive questioning and amendments, including a new Lumcon board structure and financial reporting requirements, but was returned to the calendar for further work rather than final passage.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Natural Resources and Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our union represents hospitality workers across coastal California.
  • These are the workers who sustain the coastal economy, but too many cannot afford to live near where
  • Coastal economies rely on workers in hospitality, retail, and other industries.
  • When housing is converted into tourist use, those workers are pushed farther away or forced out entirely
  • Coastal economies rely on workers in hospitality, retail, and other industries.
Summary: The committee heard SB 1393, an omnibus update to the Fish and Game Code covering steelhead trout and Dungeness crab management. The author and supporters said the bill would strengthen the steelhead trout report card program, extend and refine Dungeness crab management, and clarify vessel transit rules in closed crab fishing areas. The Nature Conservancy, Trout Unlimited, and other supporters said the measure implements long-standing task force recommendations and supports both conservation and coastal fishing communities. There was no opposition, and the bill was moved forward on a 4-0 vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1250, which would require Caltrans to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation planning and asset management, set performance targets, and coordinate with wildlife agencies. Supporters from conservation, animal welfare, land trust, and local government groups said the bill would reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, improve public safety, and better integrate crossings, culverts, and fencing into routine highway projects. The California Building Industry Association moved to a neutral position after amendments clarified the bill would apply to transportation right-of-way planning and not create exactions on private property. Members discussed the bill’s relationship to Caltrans planning authority and existing funding, and it was passed to Appropriations on a 4-0 vote. Senator Gonzalez’s SB 1268, which would codify the state’s Outdoors for All initiative, also received broad support from environmental justice, conservation, parks, and recreation groups. Testimony emphasized inequitable access to parks and nature, especially for low-income communities and communities of color, and said the bill would make the initiative more durable by placing it in statute. The chair and members spoke in favor of expanding outdoor access, and the bill was approved on a 3-0 vote with some members not yet voting. The committee then heard three Western Joshua tree bills from Senator Ochoa Bogh. SB 1061 would streamline relocation of limited numbers of trees without fees in certain cases; SB 1062 would require proportionate or tiered mitigation fees for public utilities and agencies; and SB 1063 would create an expedited, fee-free permitting path for basic residential utility and wildfire-hardening projects. Supporters, including local water agencies, counties, and farm and business groups, said the current law imposes heavy costs on desert residents and ratepayers. Opponents, including wildlife and conservation organizations, argued the bills would weaken protections for a species they said is threatened by climate change and habitat loss, and noted that existing administrative processes are already addressing fees and permitting. After amendments, opposition was withdrawn on SB 1061 and SB 1062, and both bills advanced on 3-0 votes to Appropriations; SB 1063 remained under discussion in the portion provided.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • We not only represent more than 6,000 union construction workers in Northern Nevada, we also develop
  • discussed and presented on numerous occasions, as it addresses a key component of our health care worker
  • Thank you. ...Communication Workers of America and Teamsters Local 631. We're in support.
  • Nevada's financial stability, and I say this as a resident here, and the livelihoods of our local workers
  • And I say this as a resident here, and the livelihoods of our local workers are at stake.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cloud State University for the past 17 years and a temporary part-time instructor at St.
  • Her child had become violent, but she worked with therapists and social workers trying to figure out
  • ><00:53:47.359> social worked with therapists and social worked with therapists and social workers
  • workers trying to figure out what to do. workers trying to figure out what to do.
  • why I needed to bring this forward to you after I started hearing these stories from some of my co-workers
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Commerce (03/04/2025)

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Current New Hampshire law, RSA 674:23, allows towns to enact temporary moratoriums on building permits
  • RSA 674:23 allows towns to impose temporary building permit moratoriums for public safety, health, or
  • RSA 674:23 allows towns to impose temporary building permit moratoriums for public safety, health, or
  • RSA 674:23 allows towns to impose temporary building permit moratoriums for public safety, health, or
  • RSA 674:23 currently allows the municipality to establish a temporary moratorium on development.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House DFL Press Conference 2/4/26

Transcript Highlights:
  • Even a so-called temporary pause causes massive disruptions for care, breaks trust between patients and
  • Even a so-called temporary pause causes massive disruptions for care, breaks trust between patients and
  • , is actually temporary, and that care can resume.
  • > and<00:14:08.320> that temporary is actually temporary and that temporary is actually temporary
  • So Children's Minnesota has the temporary pause. Is the timeline based on that litigation? Sure.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: State lawmakers, the attorney general, advocates, and parents held a press event responding to Children’s Minnesota’s announcement that it would pause some gender-affirming care for minors. Speakers, including Rep. Lee Finke, Hannah Edwards of Transforming Families Minnesota, and Jess Braverman of Gender Justice, said the pause was driven by federal pressure and threats from the Trump administration and HHS, not by medical best practice. They emphasized that gender-affirming care remains legal in Minnesota under the state’s Human Rights Act, Trans Refuge law, and insurance protections, and argued that interrupting care harms trans youth and families, especially those who moved to Minnesota for protection. Testimony focused on the emotional and practical impact on families: loss of trust in providers, delays in treatment, travel and intake wait times, and the stress of having to scramble for continuity of care. Speakers described the care as evidence-based, medically necessary, and life-saving, and said the federal government was using coercion and misinformation to intimidate hospitals and doctors. The attorney general said his office and coalition partners are litigating related federal threats, including a separate RFK Jr. declaration and proposed federal rules, and that Minnesota officials are working to preserve access and enforce state protections. In response to questions, speakers said the state’s legal tools are strong but limited against federal action, so they are relying on court challenges and enforcement of existing state law. They said Children’s Minnesota had been specifically targeted by federal officials and that the hospital’s pause was tied to that pressure. No votes were taken; the event ended with a call for continued public and institutional support for trans youth and for Children’s to resume care as soon as possible.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • I think it had one car dealer sold five cars but issued 3,000 temporary tags, so we have a problem.
  • I think it had one car dealer sold five cars but issued 3,000 temporary tags, so we have a problem.
  • license a tempor 3,000 a temporary license a tempor temporary<00:11:43.560> tag<00:11:43.959>
  • tag so um we have a problem temporary tag so um we have a problem and<00:11:46.959> thank<00:
  • They're being given these temporary tags, and sometimes, you know, most of us expected after 60 days
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first considered House Joint Resolution 46, a county priority projects resolution. Members approved a committee substitute that added $1.47 million and included Butler, Carroll, Casey, Cumberland, McGoffin, Monroe, and Nicholas counties. The resolution was then reported favorably with a title amendment and an expression of opinion that it should pass. The committee next took up House Bill 546, which creates the local assistance road program and related rules. The committee substitute moved $47 million from the state-supported construction program back to priority projects and amended the Transportation Cabinet budget to unlock I-69 funding tied to Garvey bonds. After discussion about continuing to refine the program, the committee approved the substitute, adopted a title amendment, and reported the bill favorably with an expression of opinion that it should pass. House Bill 443 was then heard, extending the Hal Rogers Parkway from Hazard along Kentucky Route 80 to Perry and Floyd to support future federal funding and four-laning of the corridor. The committee reported it favorably with the expression of opinion that it should pass. Finally, House Bill 783 was presented as a response to temporary tag fraud in auto sales, with testimony from Representative Jackson, Warren County Sheriff Brad Hightower, and the Kentucky Auto Dealers Association. Supporters said the bill adds enforcement tools, including felony penalties for serious violations and discretion for the Motor Vehicle Commission so mistakes are not treated the same as deliberate fraud. The committee voted to report the bill favorably with the expression of opinion that it should pass.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He banned most visa applicants and most skilled temporary workers, deeming them an economic threat.
  • applicants and most skilled temporary applicants and most skilled temporary workers<04:28:57.080
  • their word to America's workers.
  • their word to America's workers.
  • their word to America's workers.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • These are the people who keep our state workers.
  • It's bad enough that state workers' take-home pay is comparable to fast food wages.
  • It's bad enough that state workers' take-home pay is comparable to fast food wages.
  • The change represents a roughly 30% reduction in take-home pay for many workers.
  • The change represents a roughly 30% reduction in take-home pay for many workers.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 01/30/25

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:02:59.440> or<00:02:59.640> or laws that allow for um temporary or or laws that
  • allow for um temporary or or additional<00:03:00.560> polling<00:03:00.959> locations<
  • Chair, that's what I have. designate the the additional um designate the the additional um temporary<
  • absentee bowling locations the temporary absentee bowling locations the city<00:03:25.640> count<
  • locations our elections as temporary locations our elections division<00:05:16.479> created<00
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • A temporary barrier was put up around Thanksgiving, and since that time the temporary barrier has deterred
  • was<00:05:01.960> put<00:05:02.160> up temporary a temporary barrier was put up temporary
  • temporary solution but only a temporary temporary solution but it<00:08:38.479> has<00:08:38.760
  • c> before temporary temporary fences right before temporary temporary fences right before Thanksgiving
  • put up a temporary put up a temporary fence<00:27:05.240> uh<00:27:05.559> I<00:27
Bills: HF192, HF268, HF1214, HF494
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Agriculture (02/03/2026)

Environment and Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • studies at UNH or UNH Extension looking at this, she said she knew that several years ago one of her co-workers
  • <04:23:54.239> one<04:23:54.479> of<04:23:54.640> my<04:23:54.880> co-workers
  • several years ago, one of my co-workers several years ago, one of my co-workers did<04:23:57.040
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 05/11/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, Senator Dornink. for injured workers. Section 11 requires for injured workers.
  • <00:53:56.640> Compensation counterpart on the Workers Compensation counterpart on the Workers
  • for their work to improve the workers for their work to improve the workers compensation<00:54:04.720
  • daycare workers stopped Intimidated daycare workers stopped medical<01:25:42.480> providers<01
  • I got a video of a daycare worker I got a video of a daycare worker who<05:29:40.798> was
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 02/24/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • "So with that, the request here is really for those temporary improvements, such as temporary signals
  • they're going to be more than temporary they're going to be more than temporary so<01:35:06.840>
  • improvements such as some temporary improvements such as temporary<01:36:50.360> signals<01:36
  • :51.360> potential<01:36:51.800> crosswalks temporary signals potential crosswalks temporary
  • <01:37:17.119> projects state and those temporary projects state and those temporary projects
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 6 (1-13-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This temporary hall reminds us that life is but temporary, a merit preparation for the world to come.
  • This temporary hall reminds us that life This temporary hall reminds us that life is<00:01:48.640>
  • > preparation is but temporary, a merit preparation is but temporary, a merit preparation for<
  • <00:01:59.200> space actions we take in this temporary space actions we take in this temporary
  • For we know into this temporary chamber.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Kentucky Senate convened with an invocation, pledge, and roll call establishing a quorum of 37 members. The chamber approved the journal from Monday, January 12, 2026, and then moved through routine business including recessing briefly for the Rules Committee and Committee on Committees. The Committee on Committees reported referrals of Senate Bill 7, Senate Joint Resolution 11, and Senate Joint Resolution 27 to Transportation, and Senate Resolutions 25, 28, 29, 30, and 31 to the Senate floor. Several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on identity documents, youth vaping prevention, local occupational license fees and taxes, healthcare provider credentialing, constitutional amendments on voting and restoration of rights, substance use disorder medication regulations, forcible entry and detainer, coroner response times, special needs trusts, immigration enforcement collaboration, and a resolution recognizing Physician Anesthesiologist Week. The Senate also adopted Senate Citation 001 honoring Shelby County Sheriff Mark Moore as the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Association’s 2025 Sheriff of the Year, and adopted Senate Resolution 14 honoring David Delvin Drake. A major floor discussion centered on Senate Resolution 10, which honored the victims of the UPS Flight 2976 crash and commended first responders. Senator Herron described the crash, named the victims, and thanked emergency responders and government partners; the resolution was adopted unanimously, followed by a moment of silence. Another extended discussion came from the Senator from Marion regarding the I-69 bridge project, explaining the bipartisan effort behind the project, the push for a federal grant, and the state’s tolling requirements if no grant is secured. The Senate also heard announcements about committee meetings, upcoming receptions, and a film release, and several members requested co-sponsorships on various bills before the chamber adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.