KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government. (1-21-26)

State & Local Government

Transcript Highlights:

just wanted to express the Jewish community's appreciation, number one, for the addendum that was added
number one for the the the addendum<00:05:35.360> that<00:05:35.600> was<00:05:35.680> added
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to the bill last addendum that was added to the bill last year.<00:05:36.560> Here<00:05:36.720
He added that the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the foremost Jewish leader of the modern era, famously said that

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:03 Attendance Roll Call: 00:08 SB 27 Discussion 01:36 SB 27 Vote 07:06 SB 40 Discussion 08:11 SB 40 Vote 12:38 Adjournment: 13:31, 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met with a quorum and adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 27, sponsored by Senator Greg Elkins. SB 27 would let fiscal courts or local governments responsible for indigent remains choose cremation instead of burial, after consulting the coroner and after a 30-day effort to locate next of kin. The bill also preserves the ability of a religious community to assume responsibility if it has expressed that intent in writing. Jason Hall of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky said his only concern was ensuring cremated remains are interred, not disposed of otherwise, and Rabbi Schlommo Litman of the Kentucky Jewish Council thanked the sponsor for accommodating religious communities and said the bill was a good compromise. After discussion, the committee voted 10-0 to report SB 27 favorably as amended by committee substitute, with members indicating they expected it to pass on the floor. The sponsor thanked the committee for its work and noted the bill’s importance to religious communities. The committee then considered Senate Bill 40, sponsored by Senator Gary Boswell, and adopted its committee substitute. SB 40 changes the process for library board appointments, returning appointments to local judge executives and local boards and modifying the alternate appointment process created by prior law. Testimony from the County Judges Association and the Kentucky Public Library Association indicated the parties had worked together and were in agreement on the compromise. After questions about how the regular and alternate processes would work, the committee voted 10-0 to report SB 40 favorably as amended by committee substitute, also with favorable expression for floor passage. The committee then adjourned.

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Feb 24th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

In 2019, the legislature added authorization to Texas Water Code Chapter 13 for the Public Utility Commission
However, TADBC does not support added language in the bill that could... prevent final PEC action within
deficiencies are identified, additional time may be required for supplementation and review, potentially adding
with a method for obtaining timely recovery of capital investment between comprehensive rates. cases adding
through the Edward's offer protection program by petition from Travis and Williamson counties later added

Bills: SB 384, SB 503, SB 565, SB 616, SB 740

Keywords: hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, livestock, electronic registry, marks and brands, Texas Animal Health Commission, animal identification, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.

KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on State Government (2-6-25) - Upon Adjournment

Transcript Highlights:

But as you can see, it is one sentence adding to dates of recognition that we recognize here in the Commonwealth
but as you can see it is<00:05:04.680> one<00:05:05.080> sentence<00:05:05.759> adding
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to uh dates of is one sentence adding to uh dates of recognition<00:05:08.360> that<00:05:08.520
Knowing how our laws, when they're enacted, when they actually come into force, have you considered adding

Keywords: Pledge of allegiance, roll call, welcome of new members 00:00:15 Consideration of HB 313 00:03:20, 958, all

Summary: The House State Government Committee held its first meeting of the session, established a quorum, welcomed new members, and heard only one item of business: House Bill 313, sponsored by Representative Kim King. King said the bill would add a Kentucky History Month recognition and tied it to recent local anniversary celebrations, arguing it could support education, economic development, and tourism. Kentucky Historical Society Executive Director Scott Alvi testified in support, describing the proposal as part of a broader effort to create a legacy around the nation’s 250th anniversary, coordinate statewide history events, and promote heritage tourism. Members asked why June was chosen and whether an emergency clause should be added so the measure could take effect in time for this June. King said June was selected because it aligns with Statehood Day and Boone Day and leads into July 4th, and she said she was open to the emergency-clause idea, though any amendment would need to be filed in writing later. The committee then voted on the bill and passed it 19-0, with no opposition. The chair noted the bill would next go to the House floor and closed by joking that the meeting was unusually short.

CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Jun 9th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:

I would love to be added as a co-author.
I would love to be added as a co-author.
I would love to be added as a co-author. We're so far away from now.
I would love to be added as a co-author, and would you like to close?
Amendment adding urgency? Yes. Okay. So with that amendment motion, right?

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on domestic violence protections, pay equity enforcement, Jewish demographic data collection, court transparency, auto glass insurance practices, pet policy disclosure for renters, and civil rights accountability for federal officers. SB 99 would require courts and law enforcement to better recognize military protective orders in domestic violence cases; supporters from the Department of Defense and military organizations said it would close jurisdictional gaps for military families, and the bill passed to Public Safety. SB 1237 would increase penalties for repeat noncompliance with California pay data reporting laws; supporters said stronger enforcement is needed to address persistent wage gaps, and the bill passed to Appropriations. SB 1387 would allow Jewish identity to be reported as an ethnic category in state demographic data; supporters said better data would improve policy and anti-discrimination efforts, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary or divisive, and it passed to Privacy. SB 932 would require assignees filing civil actions to identify the original party in the case caption; supporters framed it as a transparency measure, and it passed to Judiciary/Appropriations on call. The committee also took up SB 98, which would regulate auto glass insurance claims by restricting assignment of benefits, requiring clearer estimates and invoices, and limiting inducements to consumers. The sponsor and NICB said the bill would curb fraud and unsafe repairs, while independent glass shops and industry groups argued it could reduce consumer choice and favor insurer-aligned networks; the bill passed to Appropriations. SB 1296 would require landlords to disclose pet policies before collecting application fees and provide refunds if nondisclosure materially affected an applicant’s decision; supporters said it would save renters time and money, while rental housing representatives objected to a provision limiting eviction based solely on failure to sign a pet addendum. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, SB 747, the No Kings Act, would create a California cause of action allowing people to sue federal officers for constitutional violations using standards similar to Section 1983. Senator Wiener and a witness who said he was unlawfully detained by Border Patrol argued the bill is needed because federal officers currently lack comparable accountability after the Supreme Court narrowed Bivens remedies. Law enforcement groups opposed the bill, warning that the qualified immunity language is unclear, could create a separate California standard, and might expose officers and governments to retroactive litigation; members discussed possible amendments on qualified immunity and retroactivity, and the bill was moved forward with an urgency amendment while negotiations continued.

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 05/13/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:

Um, and then we have added the effective dates and other items that I mentioned previously. >> Thank
Um and then we have added is no money.
Um and then we have added the<00:43:34.480> um<00:43:34.640> effective<00:43:35.119>
or audio ad, whatever.
I think people are... ...there's all kinds of ads that are going to be created.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened under call, received a prayer and pledge, and then proceeded through routine business including roll call, quorum, and messages from the House. The chamber concurred in House amendments to Senate File 3210, a human rights bill concerning disability accommodations, and then passed the bill on final passage by a vote of 42-22. The Senate also received several House messages on conference committees and returned bills, including SF 4476, SF 4612, and SF 4760, and agreed to conference committees on House File 3426 (Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund appropriations) and House File 4252 (higher education student aid reporting). The Senate adopted committee reports and moved several bills through second reading and introduction stages. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 86, which governs Senate business during the interim between sessions; the sponsor explained that most changes were cleanup and modernization, with one substantive change allowing the Secretary of the Senate to appoint someone to fill a vacancy in an elected officer position for the remainder of the interim. The resolution passed 57-0. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 87, commemorating deceased senators Bruce Anderson, Carrie Dietick, Alice Johnson, Bob Kurlin, Don Samuelson, James Yuland, and Ray Vander, followed by a moment of silence. The Senate then took up confirmations of three Minnesota Tax Court judges: Jane Bowman, Bradford Deopena, and Beverly Luther Quest. Supporters cited their combined public- and private-sector tax law experience, and the appointments were confirmed. Later, the chamber designated special orders and debated Senate File 3891, which would allow eggs to be donated up to 30 days past their quality assurance date to food shelves; supporters emphasized food insecurity, food waste reduction, and the bill’s support from food shelves and retailers. The bill passed 65-0. The Senate also considered House File 4240 on election administration, adopting an amendment that replaced House language with Senate language, including polling-place requirements for certain school district elections, a ban on candidates betting on their own elections, and an effective date for Three Rivers Park District reporting; the bill then passed 36-28. The chamber then began consideration of House File 4239, another elections-related bill, taking it from the table and offering an A5 amendment, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Five - Thursday, May 7

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:

I really appreciated what she has added to my office this session, what she's added to the state of Missouri
The amendment removes lines 1 through 3 of the original bill, language that was added in the Senate.
This is not adding any new bureaucracy or any new databases.
With any group that we are going to be adding, adding funding to, we just need to be really cautious
But as I think about additional costs that this may grow, I think about the language added to the bill

Keywords: 959, house, all

MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Five - Thursday, May 7

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:

I really appreciated what she has added to my office this session, what she's added to the state of Missouri
And they have another $25 added over that five years of not paying. Now, what happens after that?
The amendment removes lines 1 through 3 of the original bill, language that was added in the Senate.
This is not adding any new bureaucracy or any new databases.
“A huge compassion for with any group that we are going to be adding PTs, adding funding to, we just

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the House Journal for the 64th day by a 125-0 roll call vote, and then spent much of the morning on personal privileges and introductions of guests, interns, students, and special recognitions. Members welcomed school groups, interns, a Savannah Bananas guest, and several family members, and also noted birthdays and Mother’s Day greetings. On legislation, the chamber first agreed to go to conference on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1421, appointing a House conference committee. The House then took up Senate Bill 1000, which reauthorizes the Missouri Tourism Supplemental Revenue Fund and updates outdated tourism funding language; members from both parties spoke in support of tourism as an economic driver, and the bill passed 136-6. The House also considered House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1020, an omnibus Department of Revenue bill addressing fee office contracting, vehicle registration and related penalties, Real ID document retention, five-year license plates, and emissions-related provisions. Members adopted amendments reducing late-registration penalties, making document retention opt-in, restoring a five-year plate option, and removing cosmetic damage as a basis for rejecting rebuilt vehicles; despite debate over emissions testing and air quality, the bill passed 130-10. The chamber then moved to House Committee Substitute for Senate Bills 835 and 1111, a combined judiciary/civil legislation package. Members described it as a vehicle for several vetted measures, including anti-assignment-of-benefits language for insurance claims, the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, and court administration changes such as workers’ compensation procedures, judgeships, automation fees, law library surcharges, and expungement fund provisions. Amendments were offered and adopted to adjust attorney-fee language in the anti-SLAPP provisions and to add a St. Louis police legal-expense-fund provision, though the latter drew objections over procedure and whether it had received a hearing. The transcript cuts off while debate on that amendment is still underway, and no final vote on the bill is shown.

ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Higher Education Institutions Committee Apr 8th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:

Usually she would be up there and I would be, or up here, I would be sitting there, adding comments or
I added it right at the end because I thought I really need to put on here that we moved that into the
I added it right at the end because I thought I really need to put on here that we moved that into the
We are wanting a fall break added. There is a lot of students that feel as though... Added.
But we would be in support of a fall break being added to our calendar.

Summary: The committee met at Dakota College at Bottineau, approved the January 15, 2026 minutes, and heard an extensive campus update from Dean Corey Gorder and other DCB leaders. Gorder described the college’s affiliation with Minot State and its growing use of shared services, including business office functions, HR, institutional research, Title IX, printing, financial aid support through UND, and payroll support through NDSU. He said the arrangement lets DCB focus on its core mission while relying on system partners for specialized administrative work, and noted that accreditation concerns were not believed to limit those shared-service arrangements. He also highlighted DCB’s mission, enrollment growth, dual-credit reach across rural schools, and the college’s emphasis on nursing, dental, paramedic, farm management, and other workforce-oriented programs. Committee members asked detailed questions about dual credit, program delivery, and whether DCB’s partnerships were exclusive. Gorder said the relationships are generally collaborative rather than exclusive, that schools can choose other providers, and that many partnerships began through personal outreach and ongoing relationships with rural schools. Lisa Johnson of the university system added that transfer complaints are rare and that dual credit generally transfers well within North Dakota, though highly selective out-of-state institutions may treat credits differently. Members also asked about stipends for high school instructors, the share of K-12 versus DCB instructors, and the capacity limits in dental hygiene and other programs. Gorder said dental hygiene is capped by space and staffing, that there were more applicants than seats, and that expansion is being considered; he also said he would provide follow-up information on the paramedic program and instructor breakdowns. Gorder closed by identifying long-term challenges, including aging residence halls, recruiting faculty and staff, and the need to review low-enrollment programs. He said DCB should consider expanding into more high-demand trades such as welding, HVAC, and electrical work, and should streamline dual credit and strengthen its Minot programming. The committee then heard from the North Dakota Student Association, whose leaders outlined student priorities from the last session and the interim. Their main concerns included campus housing quality and affordability, food insecurity and food pantries, mental and physical health resources, student-led research funding, academic and career readiness, internships, and campus collaboration. They also discussed dual credit, saying it is valuable but uneven across the state, and raised questions about how to better retain students in North Dakota through the system. Members asked follow-up questions about housing, transferability of dual credit, and whether incentives could be used to encourage students to stay in-state for higher education.

AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Public Safety

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

She added that $97,319 would be allocated for non-lethal pepperball equipment.
He said it works outstandingly and thanked the committee, adding that he is available for questions.
What's going to happen though is by the dilution of the bill by adding all of the statute, by adding
It talks about it being established with ADE. Mr.
We're just adding this language onto the existing felony flight statute.

Bills: SB1046, SB1317, SB1376, SB1416, SB1448, SB1471, SB1493, SB1498, SB1502, SB1504, SB1538, SB1544, SB1550, SB1579, SB1581, SB1584, SB1624, SB1673

Keywords: telecommunications, broadband, internet infrastructure, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, national security, foreign adversary, China, Chinese equipment, supply chain security, network equipment, microchips, Arizona Corporation Commission, telecommunications provider, communications infrastructure, Huawei, ZTE, state-owned enterprise, sanctions, infrastructure security

NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy and Administration (01/22/2026)

Education Policy and Administration

Transcript Highlights:

And he said the things that were added are all felonies.
><01:47:26.160> things<01:47:26.319> that<01:47:26.560> were<01:47:26.800> added
<01:47:27.359> are<01:47:27.600> all the six things that were added are all the six
that they're adding. that they're adding. >> Yes. >> Yes. Paula. Thank you.
We will open the executive session on HB 1832, adding students with parents on...

Keywords: 1189, house, all

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 8th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:

I just wanted to get a little bit of your thought process of why you added librarians. the importance
The wait list is still four. to 16 years we're not adding anything else extra to any school district
this has to be added to the application that they are not, have not been.
We'll go get that added. Thank you. All right. Members any more questions for the bill author?
It does guarantee that these lunches won't be filled with added. that are linked to unnecessary health

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/31/2026)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:

You will see we've added the words "and not to exceed one year after passage."
I'm not exactly adding some amendments.
So that is one of the things that we've added.
added.
The other thing that we've added added.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

This legislation added requirements um that must be met to qualify for the waiver.
This legislation added payers.
complexity to eligibility criteria to the program, adding work requirements, adding six-month renewals
complexity to eligibility criteria to the program, adding work requirements, adding six-month renewals
complexity to eligibility criteria to the program, adding work requirements, adding six-month renewals

Adding ammonia and hydrogen tracking will create substantial economic benefits throughout Minnesota by
ammonia and hydrogen transactions adding ammonia and hydrogen tracking<00:09:40.959> will<00:
He added that there might be entities generating ammonia certificates in other states, and Minnesota
He added that the program was just starting up and that it was a new program that started in 2024.
He added that one of the rural utilities said it best: their goal is that all tech is on deck.

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset, 1183, house

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/12/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

Weight loss drugs were added to medical assistance in fiscal year 2022.
She added that over the years they have served people in just about every county.
She added that the agency has represented folks in 60 counties in 2024 alone, and over the years has
He added that he is behind on rent this month because of a family...
I don't think there'd be an objection to adding a section like that. Ms.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

05/18/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:

House Bill 2049: An act amending title 30, chapter 4, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
House Bill 2049: An act amending title 30, chapter 4, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
House Bill 2253: An act amending section 38-1106, Arizona Revised Statutes, and adding section 2, relating
House Bill 2253: An act amending section 38-1106, Arizona Revised Statutes, and adding section 2, relating

Keywords: 1182, all

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Human Services Finance and Policy

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Taxes

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Jobs and Economic Development

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Energy Finance and Policy

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting