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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (2-10-26)

Licensing & Occupations

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are exceptions that are practical exceptions that are needed.
  • There are exceptions<00:05:03.919> that<00:05:04.080> are<00:05:04.240> practical
  • ><00:05:04.639> exceptions exceptions that are practical exceptions exceptions that are practical
  • exceptions that<00:05:05.280> are<00:05:05.440> needed.
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations met on February 10, 2026, with a quorum present and welcomed student visitors from the University of Louisville and Graves County DECA. The committee first considered Senate Bill 145, relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and declared an emergency. The bill was described as clarifying caterer licensing language, allowing catering services in certain venues, permitting advance storage of alcohol for multi-day events, and requiring ABC to act on applications within 45 days. Members discussed concerns about alcohol sales in conservative districts, while others praised ABC’s interpretation of the law and the need for practical regulatory fixes. SB 145 was approved by the committee and sent to the floor on a 10-1 vote, with Senator Donald Douglas voting no and explaining that he wanted more time to discuss the issue with constituents. The committee then heard Senate Bill 98 on welding safety, presented as a measure to require compliance with specified welding certifications and design plans on projects where such standards are called for, in order to improve structural safety and reduce liability. Supporters, including the sponsor, a representative, and a lobbyist, said the bill would apply only in limited cases and would help ensure welds are properly inspected and performed according to engineering specifications. SB 98 also received favorable action, passing 9-2 and advancing to the floor. Senators Christian McDaniel and Matt Nunn voted no, while supporters emphasized public safety, code compliance, and avoiding future damages by doing the work correctly upfront. After the two bills were considered, the committee had no further business and moved toward adjournment.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • <04:19:24.680> for are exceptions for are exceptions for that<04:19:26.560> there<04
  • So there are exceptions for 504s, IEPs. Are there exceptions for the educators themselves?
  • So there are exceptions for 504s, IEPs. Are there exceptions for the educators themselves?
  • So there are exceptions for 504s, IEPs. Are there exceptions for the educators themselves?
  • So there are exceptions for 504s, IEPs. Are there exceptions for the educators themselves?
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

June 22, 2026 - Special Session 1

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Memorial resolutions to be adopted in block are listed on pages 1 through 5, with the exception of the
  • Pages 1 through 5, with the exception of those excluded as announced by the clerk.
  • We adopted in block listed on pages 5 through 16, with the exceptions of House...
  • Listed on pages 5 through 16, with the exceptions of House Resolution 2072, 2074, and 2142.
  • of those that were removed and with the exception of those that were added, as listed on pages 5 through
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 21st, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Six, exceptional educational opportunity. Seven, religious commitment.
  • And last but not least, the catch-all program of exceptional circumstances.
  • Let me ask you about your exceptions.
  • So who's going to determine the qualifications as it relates to those exceptions?
  • Transfer to selective enrollment program, that's one of the exceptions. What's that?
Summary: The House opened with a prayer, pledge, quorum call, and several personal privileges recognizing guests and special observances, including Junior League Day, Renewable Energy Day, Wholesalers Day, and Sin Law Day. Members also introduced and adopted a number of commemorative resolutions, including condolences, recognitions of schools and community figures, and resolutions related to LSU, ALS Awareness Month, and local festivals. Several Senate and House measures were referred or laid over, and the chamber announced upcoming scheduling changes for House and Senate bills. The most extensive debate centered on House Bill 385, which would require certain TOPS scholarship recipients to repay one semester of aid if they fail to meet academic requirements, subject to listed exemptions and an option to avoid repayment by entering certain high-demand career and technical programs. Opponents questioned the bill’s impact on students, its possible constitutional issues, administrative costs, lack of a fiscal note and implementation details, and whether it would worsen brain drain or convert a merit scholarship into a loan. The motion to recommit the bill to Appropriations failed 34-16, but after continued questioning and criticism, the author later moved to return the bill to the calendar, and that was agreed to. The House then passed House Bill 55, which restricts public disclosure of juror information, after adopting an amendment clarifying that juror interviews are still allowed if jurors choose to participate. The chamber also passed House Bill 394 extending the conditional parole programming period from nine months to 24 months, House Bill 396 making autopsy photographs admissible in criminal proceedings, House Bill 406 directing the Department of Education to study whether it should supervise interscholastic high school athletics, House Bill 622 aligning state criminal history record handling with federal requirements, and House Bill 676 creating the crime of fraudulent patient referrals, or body brokering, with amendments clarifying lawful marketing arrangements. House Bill 1030, concerning reimbursement for non-emergency medical transportation for certain mental health-related services, was taken up with amendments and then temporarily returned to the calendar.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (3-19-26)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill makes sure that chance isn't an exception, it becomes the standard.
  • This bill makes sure that chance isn't an exception; it becomes the standard.
  • This bill makes sure that chance isn't an exception; it becomes the standard.
  • This bill makes sure that chance isn't an exception; it becomes the standard.
  • Thank you. an exception, it becomes the standard. an exception, it becomes the standard.
Keywords: 958, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee May 6th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's why I appreciate the exceptions that we're putting.
  • It's why I appreciate the exceptions that were put in here.
  • It's why, you know, I appreciate the exceptions that were put in here.
  • The exceptions are there as well, as for the insurance industry.
  • We do take exception to the author referring to this administration as fascist.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. AB 416 would allow emergency room physicians to initiate 5150 mental health holds, with supporters saying it would reduce emergency room bottlenecks and speed care for patients in crisis. County and behavioral health representatives opposed the bill, and some members raised broader concerns about the 5150 system and juvenile placements. The bill was ultimately approved on a do-pass as amended vote. AB 446, the Surveillance Pricing Act, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued it would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service, describing the practice as discriminatory and exploitative. Business and industry groups opposed the bill, warning that its language was too broad, could affect discounts and loyalty programs, and would create litigation risk through a private right of action. After discussion about enforcement and possible amendments, the bill passed on a do-pass motion. AB 632 would give local governments a faster way to collect penalties for serious code violations, including unsafe housing, fire hazards, and illegal cannabis activity, by allowing certain fines to become money judgments and clarifying lien authority. It had support from county and city groups and no opposition was voiced in the hearing; the bill passed as amended. ACA 7, a constitutional amendment intended to clarify and limit misuse of Section 31A, also moved forward after brief support testimony. The committee then took up AB 649, which would extend protections for businesses that proactively obtain certified access specialist inspections and fix accessibility violations; the author, a small business owner, and others testified in support, while disability rights groups moved to neutral after amendments. Members discussed the balance between access enforcement and reducing predatory litigation, and the bill was still under consideration as the transcript ended.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Caucus of the Whole - State of the Guard - 2026-02-19 - 9:00AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:11:28.000> people We can retain the exceptional people We can retain the exceptional people
  • Your Vermont National Guard is exceptional. Our responsibility is to ensure it remains strong.
  • Our responsibility is to exceptional.
  • Their efforts have proven the Vermont National Guard to be exceptional at both the state and federal
  • Vermont National Guard to be exceptional Vermont National Guard to be exceptional at<00:20:17.120
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The caucus of the whole was held as the annual State of the Guard address, featuring Adjutant General Gregory Knight’s remarks to legislators and guests. Knight said this would likely be his final address before retirement and thanked Gold Star families, military survivors, Governor Phil Scott, honorary commanders, legislative leaders, his family, and many Guard and community partners. He emphasized that the Vermont National Guard is a civic institution, not just a military force, and said its strength depends on a strong relationship with the legislature. Knight reviewed several priorities and accomplishments, including regular transparency updates to the governor, legislature, congressional delegation, and force; the creation of the Vermont National Guard and Veterans Caucus; and legislation supporting education, workforce development, benefits, and service members’ families. He highlighted recruiting and retention efforts, including the Prime employer partnership program, which he said now has 40 employer partners and 24 more pending, and argued that Vermont can attract and retain service members by connecting military experience to civilian jobs and education opportunities. He also discussed organizational climate improvements, mental health and prevention staffing, and the need for more providers who accept military patients and Tricare, noting the Howard Center and other health centers are expanding military and veteran care. The address also covered the Guard’s broader role in emergency response, citizenship, diversity, and international partnerships. Knight described recent deployments and state responses to COVID-19, flooding, and other emergencies, explained Guard duty statuses and called for congressional reform to simplify them, and outlined state partnership work with Austria, North Macedonia, and Senegal, as well as related educational and economic initiatives. He recognized numerous Guard members, recruiters, fiscal staff, media partners, and outside collaborators for their contributions. No votes were taken. The meeting concluded with Speaker recognition of Knight’s service and an announcement that the caucus had ended and the House would gavel in shortly afterward.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

GVO Public Hearing 03-25-2025

Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • system except through the libraries<00:07:03.919> that libraries that libraries that um<00:07
  • Except for the Department of Health, which gave comments, not support.
  • Except for the Department of Health, which gave comments, not support.
  • Except for the Department of Health, which gave comments, not support.
  • Except for the Department of Health, which gave comments, not support.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Government Operations Committee heard Governor’s Message 663, reappointing Corey Schaefer to the 911 Board for a term ending June 30, 2026. Schaefer described his telecommunications background and five years of service on the board, including recent election as chair. There was no opposition, and the committee recommended advise and consent; the recommendation was adopted with one member excused. The committee then took up a resolution asking the Comptroller and DAGS to work with the Hawaii State Public Library System to identify rural and underserved communities needing better telecommunications access for participation in the legislative process. Testimony from library and disability advocates supported the goal, but members raised concerns that the measure was too broad and unclear about the actual problem, whether libraries already had sufficient broadband and equipment, and whether the focus should be on public access and education rather than DAGS. The committee deferred the measure to Thursday for a revised draft. Members also heard a resolution urging all state departments to partner with the Office of Wellness and Resilience on data-sharing agreements. The office and several advocacy groups supported the measure as part of trauma-informed state efforts, but members expressed strong privacy and HIPAA concerns and questioned what data would be shared, for what purpose, and how it would be protected. The committee deferred that measure as well so the office could work with the chair on narrower language. Finally, the committee considered a resolution urging boards and commissions to conduct annual performance reviews of executive directors or equivalent exempt positions. With only one individual testifying in support, the committee recommended a Senate draft to clarify that the measure applies to civil service exempt positions, and the recommendation was adopted.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 5, 2026 - 04:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • It outlines the specialized instructions, supports, and services an exceptional student needs to succeed
  • Members, I know every one of us wants the best for these exceptional children, and this bill helps us
  • get there because it was shaped by the very, very these exceptional children, and this bill helps us
  • My mom, she was a teacher, and she taught exceptional students, and she came to that class, And she taught
  • So this is step one in my long fight to make sure these exceptional students are cared for along with
Summary: The Education Administration Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered several education-related bills. CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity was presented as a measure to codify an existing grant program that has helped secure more than 200 local governments, especially rural and fiscally constrained ones; Florida League of Cities supported it, and it passed 15-0. PCS/HB 371 on patriotic displays at public schools would require, subject to appropriation, display of portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in school common areas for America’s 250th anniversary; one opponent argued it would create complaint-driven enforcement and pressure educators, but the sponsor said the PCS narrowed the original classroom requirement, and the bill passed 16-0. PCS/HB 833 on private school facilities would deem small private schools of 150 students or fewer a permitted use in commercial and mixed-use zoning districts and allow use of certain existing buildings if fire and occupancy standards are met. Supporters said it would reduce local red tape and expand school choice, while opponents warned it would divert public resources and weaken public education; several members raised concerns about local traffic and safety authority. The sponsor said she was open to further amendments, and the bill passed 13-3. PCS/HB 1147 on school district unimproved real property would require districts to submit annual inventories of vacant, unimproved land to the Department of Education for transparency and planning; some members and a Monroe County school board member questioned the need for a state registry, while supporters said it would improve data and accountability. The bill passed 12-3. The committee then considered HB 615 on individualized education plans (IEPs), which would strengthen parent notification and access to service logs, require individualized orientation for newly eligible students, and standardize district service logs. An amendment removed notification requirements when a missed service was due to student absence, and it was adopted. The bill drew emotional testimony from a student and parent describing missed accommodations, along with support from Disability Rights Florida and several members who emphasized parent partnership and accountability; one ESE teacher said the bill was a good start but more staffing and support are needed. The bill passed unanimously 15-0, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Mar 20th, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I ask unanimous consent to excuse Senator Cervantes until he returns to the chamber, except for the purposes
  • Voted in the affirmative, except those voting in the negative by show of hands.
  • President, I'll ask unanimous consent to excuse Senator Munoz until he returns to the chamber, except
  • The record shows the roll has been called and all those present voting in the affirmative, except those
  • Except those voting in the negative by a show of hands. Thank you. All Senators to your seats.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:05 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Can you help me understand the difference between exceptional child and gifted child?
  • Exceptional student is a student with disabilities as well as a student in gifted education.
  • Twice exceptional students, those who are both gifted and have disabilities, are not a niche population
  • Twice exceptional students, those who are both gifted and have disabilities are not a niche population
  • So we just call them twice exceptional. That's all they got, Mr. Chair. Thank you very much.
Bills: SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/24/2026)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think we have to be very, very careful on creating laws that are riddled with exceptions of who
  • <00:34:19.919> to there's not going to be an exception to there's not going to be an exception
  • :34:29.520> with creating laws that are riddled with creating laws that are riddled with exceptions
  • of who the law does and does exceptions of who the law does and does not<00:34:32.320> apply<
  • in that said this crime an exception in that said this crime won't<00:39:04.240> apply<00:39:
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/9/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • But it does have an exception in there also, which is Prohibiting flags that might incite violence or
  • So the current law in Minnesota, it's been this way for quite some time, makes an exception for the United
  • Under the bill by Representative Witty makes a very modest expansion of the exception.
  • The statute that made the exception for the U.S. and Minnesota flags was passed some time ago.
  • also fear that the in the future, if if that's the approach we take that in the future were the exception
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • child count um there's uh exceptional child count um there's also<00:09:19.680> factors<00:09
  • Exceptional child count is one that we admittedly really have a hard time predicting.
  • And also, too, if you see on the screen with the exceptional child count, for example, low-incidence
  • Exceptional child, which is obviously what I would say is the most expensive one on there, $22.1 million
  • is obviously exceptional child which is obviously what<00:17:01.440> I<00:17:01.560> would
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development received a presentation from Kentucky Department of Education officials on the final SEEK estimate for fiscal year 2025. Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, Matt Ross, and Chay Ritter explained that SEEK is developed through a consensus process with the Office of the State Budget Director using multiple models and district-level inputs, and that the estimate is a projection made well before actual data are available. They emphasized that the discussion was separate from the pending education-funding lawsuit and described SEEK as one part of a much larger K-12 budget picture. The presenters said the current SEEK estimate shows a statutory shortfall of about $14.7 million, or roughly 0.53% of the appropriation, with additional optional items that could bring the total to about $40.5 million if funds are available. They noted that prior years have sometimes produced excess funds, which are redirected according to budget language rather than automatically flowing back through SEEK. They also reviewed the main drivers of the estimate, including property assessments, average daily attendance, free lunch counts, exceptional child counts, home hospital, and limited English proficiency, and said property assessments have been especially volatile while exceptional child counts and ELL populations are difficult to predict. Members asked about why the estimate missed on some categories, especially special education and ELL, and whether district-level changes were being monitored closely enough. The presenters said KDE does monitor special education counts and will review larger districts and districts with unusual growth, and they acknowledged that exceptional child growth has been hard to forecast. Representative Bojanowski asked about the Cloverport virtual school, and staff said its growth was much larger than projected and accounted for a significant portion of the shortfall. Members also discussed the impact of property value growth, population shifts, illness, and legislative changes on SEEK projections. No vote or formal action was taken, and the meeting ended after questions and discussion.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-17-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All of them except Grandpa went to Kalani High School, and they are accompanied today by our office manager
  • <00:02:20.240> went<00:02:20.480> to All of them except Grandpa went to All of them
  • except Grandpa went to Kalani<00:02:20.960> High<00:02:21.120> School,<00:02:21.760>
  • This year, Elise's exceptional dedication and impact have been recognized with two prestigious honors
  • impact<00:07:33.840> have exceptional dedication and impact have exceptional dedication
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Corrections Mar 26th, 2025

Corrections

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so those currently involve basically things like DWI third, pretty much almost any offense except
  • Those are exceptions where they cannot probate. So, sorry, I should have been clear on that.
  • So you're saying that's one of the exceptions? Those are the exceptions.
  • But currently, your exceptions are going to be murder, indecency with a child; there's a litany of them
  • The second box is the exceptions. Yes, ma'am. And I apologize for the...
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Mar 7, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 27

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Air Force Reserve Command 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Medical Operations Flight for their exceptional
  • Air Force Reserve Command 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Medical Operations Flight for their exceptional
  • medical operations flight<00:20:33.760> for<00:20:33.960> their<00:20:34.159> exceptional
  • <00:20:34.679> service<00:20:35.400> in flight for their exceptional service in flight
  • for their exceptional service in supporting<00:20:35.919> the<00:20:36.039> survivors<
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House was called to order with 47 members present. After the journal reading was deferred and there were no messages from the Governor or Senate communications, members offered several introductions recognizing visiting guests, including tourism and hospitality representatives, Kahakai Elementary School students and staff from Kona, a Portuguese delegation from the Luso American Development Foundation, and other constituents and aides. The chamber then moved to floor presentations. House Resolution No. 84 was presented, commending the United States Air Force Reserve Command 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Medical Operations Flight for humanitarian service providing mental health support after the Maui wildfires. Representative Perck moved adoption, Representative Cochran seconded, and the resolution was read into the record describing the unit’s work with state and nonprofit partners to distribute supplies and support survivors’ emotional recovery. The House adopted the resolution by voice vote, and the motion carried. Following the presentation, the House recessed briefly so members could congratulate the honorees. When the House returned, there were no resolutions for action, and announcements included the Women’s Legislative Caucus Easter basket drive, recognition of Hawaii Iron Workers Stabilization Fund visitors, birthday greetings, and a reminder that substantive resolutions were due by 6:00 p.m. The House then voted to keep the journal open until 6:00 p.m. for resolution introductions and adjourned into recess until 12:00 noon Monday.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Agriculture (02/18/2026)

Environment and Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • to look at where it says no animal shall be confiscated unless a person is charged on this section except
  • They would like to see that part stricken except when there is probable cause, imminent danger.
  • <00:04:55.120> when charged on this se section except when charged on this se section except
  • Except when there word imminent danger.
  • under the se section under the exception under the se section except<01:12:47.679> when<01:12
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/29/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • public is uh the rate exception piece. public is uh the rate exception piece.
  • <00:05:21.199> piece because when this the exception piece because when this the exception
  • Yes. that we provide under the rate exception that we provide under the rate exception goes<00:12:07.680
  • particularly with the rate exception particularly with the rate exception piece.<00:15:48.720>
  • , who's requesting those rate exceptions, who's requesting those rate exceptions, what<00:15:53.600
Bills: HF2433, HF2434
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Mar 21st, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Unanimous consent to excuse Senator Charlie until she returns to the chamber except for the purposes
  • Uh, please, unanimous consent to excuse Senator Tobiasson from the chamber until she returns or except
  • Unanimous consent to excuse Senator Figueroa until she returns to the chamber, except for the purposes
  • , and those exceptions include indigent and sick persons, which this doesn't qualify for that.
  • The records show the roll has been called and all those present voted in the affirmative except those