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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Nobody's going to want to drive from Idaho Falls to do that.
- And no one's going to drive from Twin Falls... ...and they can't find anyone.
- And no one's going to drive from Twin Falls to Richfield or Carey or Dietrich for a city job.
Committee:
House State Affairs
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- And he thinks that if you don't do this in 10 years they're going to be driving through our backyards
- And he thinks that if you don't do this in 10 years they're going to be driving through our backyards
- And he thinks that if you don't do this in 10 years they're going to be driving through our backyards
Bills:
HB483
Committee:
House Economic Development and Tourism
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And you have to drive that speed to catch them. So, Mr. President, I say... 100 miles per hour.
- And you have to drive that speed to catch them. So, Mr.
- And you have to drive that speed to catch them. So Mr.
Summary:
The Senate opened with roll call, colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer. The journal was approved, House messages were received, and several measures were introduced and referred, including Senate Joint Resolution 8212 and House Bill 2664. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 8672, honoring Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara Marissa Guding, who was killed in the line of duty. Senators spoke in support, emphasizing her service, the risks faced by troopers, and the importance of slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles. The resolution was adopted unanimously, all members were added as co-sponsors, and the Senate observed a moment of silence and welcomed Trooper Guding’s colleagues and family.
The Senate then considered gubernatorial appointments. Kerry Heaton was confirmed to the Peninsula College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 47 ayes and 2 absent. Rebecca Chan was confirmed to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees by a vote of 49 ayes and 0 nays. Bethany J. Martinez was confirmed to the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees by a vote of 49 ayes and 0 nays. Senators speaking on the appointments highlighted each nominee’s community involvement, professional background, and qualifications for the board positions.
After the confirmations, the Senate agreed to stand at ease for caucus until 1 p.m. The transcript also included the reading of the prior day’s journal and routine procedural motions to advance through the orders of business.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And you have to drive that speed to catch them. So Mr. President, I say... 100 miles per hour.
- And you have to drive that speed to catch them. So Mr.
- And you have to drive that speed to catch them. So Mr.
Summary:
The Senate convened with all members present, received the journal without objection, and took up messages from the House and first-reading referrals. It then considered Senate Resolution 8672 honoring Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara Marissa Guting, who was killed in the line of duty. Several senators spoke in support, reflecting on her service, the risks faced by troopers, and the importance of motorists slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the Senate observed a moment of silence and welcomed members of Trooper Guting’s family and the State Patrol.
The chamber then moved to gubernatorial appointments. Kerry Heaton was confirmed as a member of the Peninsula College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 47-aye, 2 absent. Rebecca A. Chan was confirmed as a member of the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 49-aye, 0-nay. Bethany J. Martinez was confirmed as a member of the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 49-aye, 0-nay. Senators speaking in support highlighted each appointee’s community involvement, professional background, and education-related experience.
After the confirmations, the Senate agreed to stand at ease for caucus and lunch until 1 p.m. No other substantive legislative action was taken in the portion provided.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And in fact, I do believe that we should have public-facing information, but I don't want to drive out
- situations like jail or Western State, where you have secured settings, then I don't... ...want to drive
- But again, I don't want to drive out the vendors who are doing very difficult work.
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- to remind all of you to join us today for the Women's Legislative Caucus 26th annual Easter basket drive
- to remind all of you to join us today for the Women's Legislative Caucus 26th annual Easter basket drive
- Um, this afternoon we will have uh gather to do the Easter basket drive.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress. Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- in this hearing to examine the critical role of spectrum policy in driving the U.S. economy.
- You can't expect a kindergartner to drive a car.
- Pearl is suggesting this a more collaborative effort on the innovation that the private sector can drive
Keywords:
spectrum policy, FCC auction authority, national security, innovation, technology development, 9-1-1 modernization, adaptive technologies, China competition
Summary:
The meeting centered on the critical examination of spectrum policy and its implications for innovation and national security. The committee discussed the lapse of the FCC's spectrum auction authority, which has been in effect since March 2023, emphasizing the urgency of restoring this authority to maintain U.S. technological leadership against competitors like China. Witnesses provided testimony regarding the need for adaptive and reconfigurable spectrum technologies to enhance communication capabilities for both civilian and military applications. Senator Klobuchar highlighted the importance of modernizing 9-1-1 systems and ensuring robust emergency communication frameworks leveraging new spectrum innovations.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Mobile County Legislation Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Mobile County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- Most of us travel on County Roads, and you can see the difference when you're driving a normal County
- If you're driving on five and you cross 10, you can feel your car go up and down because of the ruts.
- You see, when you're driving, they fill up with water.
Bills:
SB46
Committee:
House Mobile County Legislation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/25/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> multi-generational businesses that drive multi-generational businesses that drive tourism,<00:09
- </c> driving if necessary. driving if necessary.
- Well, Senator McEwen, the problem is it still would penalize owners that weren't driving the vehicle
- that weren't driving the vehicle as<01:05:32.160><c> well.
- Drives my husband crazy.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Imagine this is a Democrat driving the bus in a majority Republican polling area, and that [laughter]
- Imagine this is a Democrat<01:16:11.120><c> driving</c><01:16:11.600><c> the</c><01:16:11.760><c> bus
- bus in a majority Democrat driving the bus in a majority Republican<01:16:14.560><c> polling</c><01:
- I think it's a great bill. >> So, this amendment doesn't say buses must jump curb, drive over grass.
- The bus should not drive up to the doors, jump sidewalks, and anything like that. >> I try to make it
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- track traffic and that it took, drive track traffic and that it took, you<00:58:20.240><c> know,</c>
- You know, I I drive by McDonald's or fast food all the time, but it's not a public health problem.
- It's a health problem if I consume that product, but just simply driving by it, it's not a problem.
- </c><01:02:33.200><c> So,</c> driving by it, it's not a problem.
- So, driving by it, it's not a problem.
Committee:
House Taxes
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (02/18/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So >> thumb<01:06:17.760><c> drive.</c> >> thumb drive. >> thumb drive.
- </c> >> Oh, it's far more than a thumb drive. >> Oh, it's far more than a thumb drive.
- </c> exceed a normal thumb drive. exceed a normal thumb drive.
- Some of us will go out there — not me, because I'm too old to drive that far.
- </c> >> That is a high bar, but uh driving >> That is a high bar, but uh driving driving<
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- But this policy drives them out of the market.
- It's going to devastate the housing supply and drive rent prices even higher.
- It's driving small players out of the market. Hi, my name is Shlomo Pincus.
- So just want to really drive this home again: the intersecting issue.
- After I asked for healthy living conditions that would drive any human being insane.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a long public hearing focused mainly on two sets of issues: proposals to amend or repeal the MBTA Communities Act, and bills to allow local rent stabilization. Committee chairs opened by explaining the hearing would be tightly managed because of the very large number of speakers, with testimony limited to two minutes per person and written testimony still accepted by email. Members and witnesses were called in a mix of in-person and virtual order throughout the hearing.
On the MBTA Communities Act, several legislators and local officials argued the law is too rigid and should be revised to account for local conditions. Speakers from small, rural, or infrastructure-limited communities such as Hanson, Halifax, Marshfield, Winthrop, Dracut, Carver, Rehoboth, and others said the law’s one-size-fits-all approach does not fit towns with limited water, sewer, transit access, or buildable land. Some filed bills would repeal the law, exempt certain communities, or create appeals processes based on infrastructure, environmental, or historical constraints. Supporters of the law’s changes emphasized local control and the need to avoid forcing development where communities believe it is impractical or inconsistent with town character.
A large portion of the hearing was devoted to rent stabilization legislation, especially S. 1447 and related House bills. Supporters included legislators, city councilors, tenant advocates, labor leaders, housing nonprofits, public health organizations, and residents who described sharp rent increases, displacement, homelessness risk, and the strain on working families, seniors, students, and people with disabilities. They argued local-option rent stabilization would let municipalities cap excessive increases and prevent no-fault evictions while preserving flexibility for local conditions. Opponents, including small landlords and property owners, said rent control would discourage investment, worsen housing quality, burden responsible owners, and drive small landlords out of the market. Some witnesses also supported a Cape Cod/Island transfer fee bill and a suburban infrastructure fund, arguing those would provide local revenue for housing or roads. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Services Committee May 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a long drive.
- Little communities have little or no transportation options other than someone driving someone or the
- Little communities have little or no transportation options other than someone driving someone or the
- One of the issues that's come up is driver's license requirements for jobs that don't require driving
- Luckily for me, I can still drive. But it's just one thing. And I just wanted to bring that up.
Summary:
The committee first heard an update on North Dakota’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and Continuum of Care funding. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported that homelessness remains driven by tight housing markets, low incomes, rising rents, and barriers to rental assistance, public benefits, and disability determinations. She said the state’s one-time North Dakota Homeless Grant is serving all regions but reaches far fewer households than the former Rent Help program, and that aging homelessness, shelter staffing shortages, and limited affordable units are growing concerns. Members discussed the need for more housing supply, better coordination with Health and Human Services, landlord engagement, reentry housing, and possible continued one-time funding for the $10 million Homeless Grant and $25 million Housing Incentive Fund. Henderson also warned that federal Continuum of Care funding is uncertain, with HUD expected to issue a new notice June 1 and possible shifts away from permanent supportive housing toward transitional housing and other models.
The committee then took testimony on accessibility of government services for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. Paul Olson of North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind described the school’s services for infants, children, and adults, including screenings, mobility training, assistive technology, and outreach across the state. He said the agency works closely with Vocational Rehabilitation and is also involved in improving website and document accessibility, especially for PDF materials. Public testimony highlighted barriers such as inaccessible CAPTCHA systems, online forms, driver’s license requirements on job applications, and limited transportation in rural areas. A deaf resident urged broader use of video remote interpreting and video relay services, along with training so people know how to use them effectively.
Finally, Kay Larson presented the final report on the child care provider licensing study. The report recommended streamlining North Dakota’s child care licensing structure into three provider types plus a preschool designation, while preserving health and safety standards and maintaining eligibility for child care assistance. The committee discussed simplifying training and qualification rules, revising ratio and group-size requirements, and adjusting age bands for infants and toddlers. The report also noted that some changes would require statutory amendments and later administrative rule changes, with a transition period likely extending through 2029. No formal votes were taken in the transcript, but the committee accepted the updates and scheduled follow-up presentations for a later meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- for the infrastructure are now going to be told they have to pay on top of that per mile that they drive
- There was such outcry by San Diegans that they recalled the maker of the motion, driving her from office
- I can talk all day about how the folks in my district drive the furthest.
- Tenant improvement projects for just basic TIs are facing month-long delays, which drive up costs and
- And I drive an electric vehicle and can drive by those gas stations.
Summary:
The committee heard several local government-related bills, with testimony focused on permitting, transportation funding, EV infrastructure, and commercial revitalization. AB 1578 by Assembly Member Jackson would require elected local and state officials to take anti-hate speech training through existing sexual harassment training. Supporters said elected officials should understand the impact of their words on hate and democracy; opponents argued the bill lacked a definition of hate speech and could chill protected speech, especially around sex-based issues.
AB 2083, also by Jackson, would authorize a regional child care special district serving Moreno Valley and Paris to expand child care facilities and programs for five years. The California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions opposed the bill’s mechanism but said it was working with the author. AB 1693 by Assembly Member Suber would streamline retail tenant improvement permits by extending a process similar to a prior restaurant permitting law, with qualified professional certification and tighter local review timelines. It drew broad support from retail, business, and property groups and no opposition.
Assembly Member Gonzalez presented AB 1679, which would create a temporary commercial activation permit for pop-up businesses to operate in vacant storefronts for up to 120 days. Supporters said it would help fill vacancies and lower barriers for small businesses; there was no opposition, and the bill advanced. Gonzalez also presented AB 2418, which would set timelines for nonresidential plan checks and inspections and allow private plan checkers after excessive delay. Business groups supported it as a way to reduce costly delays, while local government groups had no position but continued discussions with the author; the bill advanced with amendments.
Assembly Member Shevlin presented AB 1820, which would cap local permit fees for EV charging installations and create a statewide fee schedule. Supporters said fees vary too widely and can deter charger deployment, while cities and counties argued existing law already requires reasonable cost recovery and that the bill could undercut local budgets and public safety review. Assembly Member DeMaio presented AB 1783, which would prohibit state and local mileage taxes or road user charges. Supporters framed it as a defense against a new tax burden, while opponents said studying road user charges is necessary to address declining gas tax revenue and future transportation funding needs. AB 1693, AB 1679, and AB 2418 were moved forward with motions and roll calls; AB 1783 was taken up with a motion and roll call left open, and AB 1820 remained under discussion at the end of the excerpt.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- for the infrastructure are now going to be told they have to pay on top of that per mile that they drive
- I can talk all day about how the folks in my district drive the furthest—over 100,000 people commuting
- I can talk all day about how the folks in my district drive the furthest, furthest over 100,000 people
- Tenant improvement projects for just basic TIs are facing month-long delays, which drive up costs and
- And I drive an electric vehicle and can drive by those gas stations.
Committee:
House Local Government
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- , to revise a provision regarding reckless driving, declaring an emergency, and providing an effective
- House Bill 570 amends current statute 49-1401 related to misdemeanor reckless driving.
- So while it currently defines carelessly and heedlessly driving without due caution and circumspection
- So we're talking about license plates or license driving today. Secretary may read. Okay.
- That requires special licensing and a driving test and so forth.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Chambers - Day 13 (1-23-26) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- That is more than drunk driving, texting and driving, and drug overdoses.
- driving, texting and driving,<00:17:34.559><c> and</c><00:17:34.720><c> drug</c><00:17:34.880><c> overdoses
- These are driving, and drug overdoses.
- But we trust them to drive.
- But we trust them to drive. We correct. But we trust them to drive.
Summary:
The House convened, received the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 89 members present, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber approved the prior day’s journal and received notice that the Senate had passed SB 13, 22, 46, 51, and 90 and requested concurrence. On second reading, HB 134 (sexual assault nurse examiners), HB 168 with HCS 1 (voting under the influence), and HR 7 (recognizing guiding principles of elections in Kentucky) were reported. The House also recommitted HB 258 to the Transportation Committee and took up HB 312 for third reading and passage.
HB 312, relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons, drew the bulk of the debate. The sponsor argued the bill would allow law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds to obtain a provisional concealed carry license, saying they are adults in other respects, the Second Amendment protects their right to bear arms, and Kentucky should align with other states. Supporters framed the measure as a constitutional rights issue and cited defensive gun use statistics, while one member argued the root problem is family upbringing rather than guns. Opponents said the bill would increase risks in schools and public spaces, pointed to concerns from school district police and SROs, and cited research linking younger age groups and loosened carry laws to higher firearm violence; they also argued the bill would make communities less safe and that no one’s rights would be taken away by voting no. The sponsor said no stakeholder had expressed opposition and clarified the bill would not change where firearms are permitted. The transcript provided does not include the final vote on HB 312.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Mon Jan 5, 2025 @ 1:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We believe that it's unfair to have the families drive to Hilo for visitations only to find out that's
- to have We believe that it's unfair one to have the<00:08:31.520><c> families</c><00:08:31.919><c> drive
- c> to</c><00:08:32.479><c> the</c><00:08:32.880><c> Hilo</c><00:08:33.519><c> for</c> the families drive
- to the Hilo for the families drive to the Hilo for visitations<00:08:34.320><c> only</c><00:08:34.560
- But this settlement is driving us, I think, to have a better system of health care within the prisons
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/17/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thanks to Representative Olsen and his drive to increase awareness of veteran suicide, we were able to
- </c><00:05:56.880><c> to</c> Representative Olsen uh in his drive to Representative Olsen uh in his drive
- A lot of them just can't afford to come up, drive up.
- A lot of them just can't afford to come up, drive up.
- A lot of them just can't afford to come up, drive up.