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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- compliant is the point where the home inspector comes, inspects the home for all sorts of things—electrical
- Again, our members supply amusement games throughout Florida. They have to transport those.
- Again, our members supply amusement games throughout Florida. They have to transport those.
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and advanced several bills, with the most extensive discussion centered on condominium issues, gambling enforcement, and public safety. CS/SB 592 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program was amended to clarify the three-story eligibility threshold and to add sliding glass door wind-driven rain mitigation devices as an eligible improvement. A late-filed amendment to appropriate $500 million for the program failed on a 3-4 roll call vote, and the bill was then reported favorably. Members also took up CS/SB 1742, a broad condominium and cooperative association reform bill, which would give associations more flexibility on reserves after milestone inspections, require substitute budgets over certain spending increases, improve disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules, expand data collection, and extend some disclosure rescission periods; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably.
The committee also approved CS/SB 622 on pari-mutuel permit leasing, as amended to allow leasing to same-class permit holders or Hialeah permit holders and to make related wagering licenses discretionary rather than automatic. SB 1404 on illegal gambling was reported favorably after amendments allowing veterans organizations to seek declaratory rulings on machine compliance and adding ethics/revolving-door restrictions for Gaming Commission personnel; a late amendment concerning a Miami casino property was withdrawn. Testimony on that bill came from prosecutors, the Gaming Control Commission, veterans groups, and amusement machine operators, with supporters emphasizing organized crime enforcement and opponents seeking clearer definitions and compliance guidance.
On public safety and infrastructure, SB 1682 to include 911 dispatchers in the definition of first responder was reported favorably with strong support from dispatchers and committee members. SB 818 on utility relocation and SB 1228 on spring restoration were also reported favorably, with counties opposing the utility bill as a taxpayer cost shift. SB 948 on flood disclosures for rental properties and condominium sales/rentals was reported favorably after support from environmental and flood advocacy groups. The committee also heard SB 604 on residential pool safety requirements, but the chair temporarily postponed it after concerns were raised about how the inspection requirement would work in cash transactions and whether it would require permits or delay closings.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Service (9-17-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:16:12.399><c> systems</c><00:16:12.800><c> were</c> the HVAC and electrical systems were the
- HVAC and electrical systems were inoperative.<00:16:14.000><c> We</c><00:16:14.240><c> therefore</c><
- At the same time, costs for food, supplies, and utilities have risen dramatically, on average about 35%
- At the same time, costs for food, supplies, and utilities have risen dramatically, on average about 35%
- At the same time, costs for food, supplies, and utilities have risen dramatically, on average about 35%
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services heard a presentation on Kentucky personal care homes from representatives of the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities, Management Systems of Kentucky, and Elder Care Partners. Witnesses described personal care homes as a lower-cost, 24/7 residential option for adults with serious mental illness who do not qualify for nursing home care but need structured support, medication assistance, meals, housekeeping, transportation, and supervision. They said the homes are regulated by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, are not Medicaid-funded, and rely on a state supplementation rate of about $50.70 per day, which they argued no longer covers operating costs because of rising food, labor, insurance, and maintenance expenses.
The presenters said the sector has shrunk significantly over time, citing a drop from 64 homes in 2002 to 34 today among the homes serving this population, with 30 closures over 23 years and two more closures since August. They argued that the closures have contributed to homelessness, hospital overcrowding, and longer stays in psychiatric hospitals, and they gave examples of residents who had spent many months in hospitals before stabilizing in a personal care home. One provider also described spending more than $800,000 on capital improvements after acquiring Kentucky facilities and said reimbursement is too low to sustain safe operations. They asked for an incremental reimbursement increase over two years and said they have also proposed an assisted-living model for people with mental illness.
Members asked about staffing, reimbursement, and the number of people still needing placement. The presenters said there is no requirement for licensed or certified staff in these facilities, though some homes use medication technicians and occasional LPNs. They estimated they are currently serving about 2,000 residents and said they receive roughly 30 referrals for every one person admitted, with many referrals involving people whose needs exceed the personal care home level. Senator Meredith and Representative Fleming said any funding request would need documentation of savings and corresponding budget offsets, while Representative Duval expressed support and asked about possible staffing and program improvements. The witnesses also compared Kentucky’s flat-rate reimbursement to a more individualized reimbursement model in Minnesota, saying a needs-based system would better match staffing and reduce hospitalizations.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Oct 15th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And also the replacement of Thomas and Brown, which previously held the Klipsch School of Electrical
- So this is around the topic of creating new water supplies.
- The strategic water supply only deals with brackish water.
- Chair and Senator, the strategic water supply is exactly what you're talking about.
- Brackish water supply is being treated, moving that water around.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:42 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- And one of the things we really focused on was supply. We were actually about 95,000 behind.
- One of the things we really focused on was supply.
- We were actually about 95,000 behind, and it's all about supply, supply, and it was one of the most bipartisan
- This, one of the issues about supply, is decreasing costs, and this is one of the ways to do that.
- If you read through the bill, you also notice that different areas of camping supplies and hunting supplies
Keywords:
quantum technology, tax credit, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, foster care, income tax, guardianship, youth services, financial relief, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, tax credits
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Larry, who was a 79-year-old, fell off of his electric scooter.
- </c><00:02:28.239><c> His</c> fell off of his electric scooter.
- His fell off of his electric scooter.
- And so you have to—capitalism doesn't work when there's a short supply of the product.
- Capitalism doesn't work when there's a short supply of the product.
Keywords:
assisted living, healthcare, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-HWN, WAM-PSM, WAM-CPN Informational Briefings 01-08-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I wasn't able to execute that contract in time to supply him with one for this year, but we are uh we're
- I wasn't able to execute that contract in time to supply him with one for this year, but we are uh we're
- him with one for this time to supply him with one for this year,<01:04:51.920><c> but</c><01:04:52.480
- </c> >> So the subsidies is for electric bills.
- >> So the subsidies is for electric bills.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- electrical and computer engineering in 2015.
- </c> undergraduate degree in electrical undergraduate degree in electrical engineering<00:18:29.200><
- </c><00:18:32.160><c> and</c><00:18:32.480><c> computer</c> degree in electrical and computer degree
- in electrical and computer engineering<00:18:33.360><c> in</c><00:18:33.600><c> 2015.
- And this is the groundwater supply.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Select Committee on Biotechnology and Medical Technology and Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Aug 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- the reason I'm worried is that when innovation moves overseas, then manufacturing, clinical trials, supply
- the reason I'm worried is that when innovation moves overseas, then manufacturing, clinical trials, supply
- And last but not least, I'm just looking back at the EV example, the electric vehicle example, right,
- construction, no strain on local land or utilities, and it operates with our commitment to renewable electricity
- So that's a part of the pharmaceutical supply chain that is one of the places where the United States
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Six - Tuesday, February 24
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- “Which from the gentleman from Washington from his bill excludes some medical supplies from sales tax
- It was five pages: cigarette taxes, sales taxes, smokeless tobacco, vapes, electricity, natural gas,
- Cigarette taxes, scars taxes, smokeless tobacco, vapes, electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, trash
- that—mortgage recording taxes, general goods, prepared food, groceries, personal care, cleaning supplies
- , home supplies, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis for some, soda, bottled water, gasoline, diesel, alcohol
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have 10 residents who currently use an electric wheelchair and two who are completely bedridden.
- We have 10 residents who currently use an electric wheelchair and two who are completely bedridden.
- Louis counties, where demand for affordable homes far exceeds the supply.
- Louis counties, where demand for affordable homes far exceeds the supply.
- Louis counties, where demand for affordable homes far exceeds the supply.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:15:32.760><c> due</c><01:15:33.000><c> to</c><01:15:33.159><c> power</c><01:15:33.360><c> supply
- </c> are happening due to power supply are happening due to power supply shutdowns<01:15:34.920><c> and
- We have the highest cost of electricity in the nation.
- We have the highest cost of electricity in the nation.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We are, we serve as a one 10-acre farm that supplies water produce to Super One.
- Right now, currently, we saw supply What we had before.
- Right now, currently, we supply water during the summer.
- We actually had all our water supply in our valley cut off by one of these contractors a few years ago
- I previously served as the Water Supply Bank coordinator for prior years.
Summary:
The committee first waited for a quorum, then heard presentations from North Idaho irrigation districts on water management challenges. Brandon Rose of Hayden Lake Irrigation District described rapid growth, groundwater pumping, a new reservoir and main replacement project, and concerns about aquifer and lake impacts. Barney Metz of Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District discussed the Palouse Basin aquifer decline, LOID’s mixed domestic and irrigation system, ESA and tribal issues, a proposed water exchange, and problems caused by urban encroachment and fiber installation damaging water infrastructure. Ron Wilson of East Green Acres Irrigation District described aging infrastructure, grant-funded upgrades, workforce training, aquifer coordination through the Idaho-Washington Aquifer Collaborative, and similar damage from broadband construction. Members raised concerns about “do-not-dig” enforcement and liability for utility damage, but no formal action was taken on the presentations.
The committee then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 119, which Representative Van der Woude said highlighted water needs in Region 2 and growth-related recharge issues in the Treasure Valley. The committee moved the resolution to the floor with a due pass recommendation. After that, the committee considered several Idaho Department of Water Resources fee rules. It approved the Shoshone-Bannock Water Bank rule docket and the Water District 34 rule docket after brief questions, but held the stream channel alteration rule docket at the call of the chair after members raised concerns about revised definitions, especially the “100-year flood” language, fish habitat terminology, and whether the edits were clearer or more restrictive.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 746, which would expand Idaho Department of Lands deficiency warrants to cover reimbursable non-fire emergency uses of fire resources, such as flooding response, pumps, incident command support, and prescribed fire or fuels work. Testimony from the Idaho Fire Chiefs Association and the Department of Lands said the bill would improve flexibility, keep Idaho resources available for mutual aid, and not create non-reimbursable obligations, though it could temporarily affect spending authority until reimbursement is received. Members questioned definitions, reimbursement timing, budget impacts, and whether existing agreements could address the issue. No final vote on the bill was shown in the transcript excerpt.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to markup an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- Bed space is in short supply, so when we apprehend somebody...
- There's a reason that electricity prices—the average electricity bill in America under President Biden—went
- It's actually increasing our energy supply. This is about leakage. Thank you.
- Energy coming because it's not being leaked out of pipes is reducing our energy supply.
- It's actually increasing our energy supply. This is about leakage. Thank you. Senator Ben Hollen.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Working Group 1/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have, since 2017, a $75 registration fee electric vehicles pay.
- some way to levy a tax or fee on the electricity going to charge the vehicles.
- </c><01:02:05.200><c> vehicles</c> the movement towards electric vehicles the movement towards electric
- </c><01:02:24.440><c> vehicles</c> registration fee elect electric vehicles registration fee elect electric
- </c> of mileage based user fee for electric of mileage based user fee for electric vehicles<01:02:40.720
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (10-23-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:07:55.280><c> be</c><00:07:55.440><c> manufactured</c> goods used or supplied be manufactured
- goods used or supplied be manufactured in<00:07:56.319><c> the</c><00:07:56.479><c> United</c><00:07
- I think part of the story here this morning is just considering supply chain integrity and reliability
- chain integrity and considering supply chain integrity and reliability.<00:16:17.120><c> Uh</c><00:16
- , so that we're not depending upon a supply chain from another country.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:04
Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:29
Approval of Minutes: 00:01:50
Kentucky Buy American Act: 00:02:08
Earn As You Learn: KY Building Trades Apprenticeship: 00:30:42
Worker Misclassification in the Construction Industry: 01:02:00
Investing in KY’s Future Workforce Through the Good Business Initiative: 01:20:44
Adjournment: 01:28:28, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September minutes, and heard testimony on a proposed “Kentucky by America” procurement preference bill. Representative Patrick Flannery described the concept as giving preference in public construction and public works contracts to iron, steel, aluminum, and other manufactured goods made in the United States, while emphasizing he wanted to avoid excessive taxpayer costs and was open to changes. Chad Connley of the United Steelworkers and Dustin Reinsteller of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO supported the idea, arguing it would strengthen domestic manufacturing, keep tax dollars in the local economy, and support jobs; Connley said the bill would include waivers for items not made domestically and noted Kentucky has opted out of the GPA trade agreement. Mike Buckington of Metals Innovation Initiative, testifying virtually, also supported the concept and said Kentucky’s metals sector has seen significant investment and can supply most construction needs, while stressing supply-chain reliability and national security concerns.
Members generally expressed support but raised questions about implementation. Representative Branscum asked who would grant waivers and how contractors would know the rules during bidding; Flannery said he was open to revising the language and process. Representative Gentry supported the concept but said the bill would likely need editing to avoid harming businesses or markets. Senator Nun suggested aligning the bill’s definition of a U.S. good with industry country-of-origin standards to make compliance easier. Representative KC Carney asked for data on the impact of similar laws in other states, and Connley said he could provide numbers later but did not have them on hand. Senator Boswell supported the concept and asked about the cost threshold for waivers; Connley said the federal standard is a 25% cost increase, while the prior Kentucky version used 10%, and that the threshold is a key detail.
The committee then shifted to an informational presentation on building trade apprenticeships. Eric Elie of the Kentucky State Pipe Trades Association, Nick Brown of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 502, and retired IBEW training director Steve Willinghurst explained how union apprenticeship programs work. Brown described earn-while-you-learn training, with apprentices placed on jobs by signatory contractors and attending classes two nights a week for five years. He outlined the work of plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and HVACR technicians, emphasizing that these trades support construction, industrial facilities, distilleries, and other critical infrastructure. No votes or formal actions were taken on the policy topics beyond approval of the prior minutes.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Hopefully not supply chain issues again, but we want to work with this committee on developing a culture
- just some examples of the incredible contributions our member companies make locally: offsetting electricity
- Notably, in 2020, one company donated over two million dollars in aid to supply PPE and other basic needs
- to help with COVID response. ...donated over $2 million in aid to supply PPE and other basic needs to
- Banks can lend lower than other lenders because they provide the money supply in modern societies.
Summary:
The committee held an informational opening hearing for the Financial Services Committee, with Chair Murphy and Senator Feeney introducing new and returning members and explaining that no bills were being heard that day beyond brief introductory testimony. Commissioner of Banks Mary Gallagher thanked the committee for last session’s money transmission modernization law, and several members echoed appreciation for her office’s work. The hearing then featured a long series of stakeholder introductions and overviews of their priorities for the session.
Testimony covered a wide range of financial, insurance, housing, health care, and consumer issues. Banking and mortgage groups discussed housing affordability, foreclosure delinquencies, flood insurance, regulatory changes, and the impact of federal policy shifts. Insurance representatives raised concerns about auto and homeowners market pressures, labor rates, tariffs, rebates, e-titling, third-party litigation funding, and public adjuster restrictions. Consumer and advocacy groups highlighted debt collection reform, earned wage access, retirement savings access, public banking, and consumer protections in financial services. Several speakers also emphasized the need for committee expertise and offered themselves as resources for future bills.
Health-related organizations focused on insurance mandates, prior authorization, behavioral health access, pharmacy benefit manager reform, community health center funding, maternal health and midwifery reimbursement, and anesthesia reimbursement parity. Other groups, including credit unions, retailers, auto dealers, dental and medical associations, and behavioral health providers, described their roles in the Commonwealth and previewed legislation or policy areas they expect to follow this session. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational and ended after testimony from the sign-up list and a few late additions.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We are, we serve as a one 10-acre farm that supplies water produce to Super One.
- Right now, currently, we see supply Water during the summer.
- We actually had all our water supply in our valley cut off by one of these contractors a few years ago
- They've hit electrical out in the street at seven feet deep, but they should have never been at seven
- “I previously served as the Water Supply Bank coordinator for prior years.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- the addition of a new section 42-165B, Idaho Code, to provide for the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Water Supply
- Code by the addition of a new section 42-165B, Idaho Code to provide for the Cordelaine Tribal Water Supply
- House Bill 585 by Business Committee regarding electrical, plumbing, and HVAC inspections.
- Anybody with an economic background will tell you that the economy and our labor supply is at full employment
- The other one is more an insight into the effect a labor supply has on this country, and it's not a fiscal
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 14 (1-27-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- event, we're reminded of the blessings we often take for granted: a warm house, warm clothing, electricity
- Pleasure supplied.
- Pleasure supplied.<01:14:18.719><c> Gentleman</c><01:14:19.040><c> from</c><01:14:19.199><c> McCracken
- </c> supplied. Gentleman from McCracken. supplied. Gentleman from McCracken.
Keywords:
Convene 00:00:00
Senate Message 00:04:59
Orders of the Day 00:06:19
Recess 00:06:38
Reconvene 01:11:12
HB 306 01:11:42
HB 34 01:14:19
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 01:16:25
Rep. Petrie Statements on Budget 01:16:42
Motions, Petitions, and Communications continued 01:23:50
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:36:28
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 01:38:52
ConC/Rules Report 01:45:18
Floor Amendments 01:46:21
Adjournment 01:46:32, 958, all
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Apr 15th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I know that they're going to say, don't I already pay the highest rates for electricity in the continental
- environmental impacts, breaking down into microplastics and all the harms to marine life and to our food supply
- If we do not act to better manage our water supplies, we may begin to face the water issues that the
- recharge our groundwater, but demand in spring and summer months may still strain the state's water supply
- And even in my own district, I have communities with water supplies that are drying up.