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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Three - Monday, January 12
Missouri House Floor Meeting
TX
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight Committee (06/26/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Weber, and mine is also a comment that I’m coming at it at the same conclusion from the
- is also a comment that I'm I'm >> and mine is also a comment that I'm I'm coming<00:48:11.520>
- the way down at least the western side of the state, ranging from Senator Rushford's part down to mine
- <02:05:01.040>
whether <02:05:01.840>you <02:05:02.239>could part down to mine - Um whether you could part down to mine.
Summary:
The committee first approved the draft minutes from its May 29 meeting and then received an informational update from the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about the state’s ASL interpreter pipeline. Representative Woods and Associate Commissioner Ann Landry explained that the American Sign Language program at UNH Manchester, the nation’s first fully accredited program, is facing viability concerns because high tuition has left only two of a potential 20 students committed so far. They warned that if enrollment does not recover, the program could face a teachout and eventually be lost, which they said would be detrimental because many state services and legal proceedings require qualified interpreters. Members discussed possible alternatives, including whether community colleges could help, and asked for follow-up research and contact information for UNH officials. The committee also heard that interpreter demand across DHHS continues to rise and that the department must ensure compliance with civil rights and service-access requirements.
The committee then turned to Medicaid policy changes tied to Senate Bill 134 and a new federal interim final rule on Medicaid community engagement, or work, requirements. DHHS officials Olivia May and Ann Landry explained that the state law and federal rule align in many areas, but the committee still needed to decide how to implement several remaining policy choices. The department recommended adopting all four short-term hardship exceptions because the federal rule requires states to take them all or none: inpatient or institutional care, federally declared emergencies, high-unemployment areas, and extensive out-of-state travel for serious medical care. Members generally supported the exceptions but raised concerns about how they would be defined and applied, especially the emergency and medical-travel categories.
Several legislators asked for more clarity on terms like “extensively” and “serious or complex medical care,” and DHHS said the federal rule does not rigidly define them, though the state could refine implementation through rulemaking if authorized. The department also said the emergency exception would apply only to federally declared emergencies, not state declarations, and would be tied to the emergency event itself. No final vote on the Medicaid policy was recorded in the portion provided, but the discussion indicated the committee was reviewing the remaining decisions needed to implement Senate Bill 134 under the new federal framework.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 20, March 5, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- own family, I was just thinking the other day, I've got three family members that work in the Trona mines
- Two of them, you know, work in mines that they choose to or that they choose not to.
- mines. One of them works for a union. mines. One of them works for a union.
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know, <01:50:09.040>work <01:50:09.199>in <01:50:09.360>mines - Two of them, you know, work in mines Two of them, you know, work in mines that<01:50:09.760>
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Artificial Intelligence Task Force 2025 (9-11-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so I've included some quotes from them, uh, to bring their testimony as it were into mine.
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Uh <00:41:24.400>but testimony as it were into mine. - Uh but testimony as it were into mine.
- If you go to my neck of the woods in East Kentucky, we've built out massive grids where the coal mines
- out massive grids where the coal mines out massive grids where the coal mines used<01:13:49.840>
Summary:
The Intelligence Task Force met with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting. The first presentation was from the National Retail Federation on artificial intelligence in the retail sector. NRF described AI use cases in three areas: consumer-facing tools such as chatbots, product descriptions, and marketing; employee-facing tools such as company-specific apps trained on employee manuals; and internal uses such as supply chain forecasting, inventory planning, fraud detection, cybersecurity, and coding support. The presenters said retail has been among the top deployers of AI and emphasized that the goal is to improve both customer and employee experience.
NRF also outlined its principles for responsible AI use, organized around governance and risk management, customer engagement and trust, workforce applications, and business partner accountability. The group said retailers should maintain strong internal oversight, be transparent with customers, ensure compliance with existing laws, closely review workforce-related uses because they can be high-risk, and clearly define responsibilities between retailers and third-party developers. In policy discussion, NRF urged a tiered approach focused first on high-risk uses such as hiring, health care, financial, mortgage, and rental decisions, warned against fragmented rules that could favor only the largest firms, and encouraged voluntary standards and worker upskilling incentives. In response to a question about dynamic pricing, NRF said its members do not target consumers based on pricing and offered to follow up with more information.
The committee then moved to a follow-up discussion on energy policy and data centers, hearing from Bartley Cleland of NetChoice. He explained that AI runs largely in data centers and that cloud computing shifts processing and storage away from individual devices, which he argued improves efficiency and can reduce costs. He said electricity demand has been rising over time and that AI will increase compute-related electricity use, but framed electricity as a normal input to economic growth. No votes or formal actions were taken after these presentations.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- You also said, you know, guarding against, in your words, not mine, the unfettered transfer of funds
- the unfettered transfer of not mine the unfettered transfer of funds<00:57:41.280>
between <00 - Johnson's school, which we're about 20 miles apart, his needs are different than mine right now.
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right <01:03:23.359>now needs are different than mine right now needs - are different than mine right now and<01:03:24.000>
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Keywords:
education, mandate relief, school funding, local control, state laws, fund transfers, 1183, house
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- resonates that this is the process that resonates most<00:59:19.640>
with <00:59:20.039>mine - So that's a concern of mine. Now what are they part of? The crime scene and part of a 91A?
- So that's a concern of mine. Well, I'm sorry, I'm not the chair. It's hard for me.
- So that's a concern of mine. Well, I'm sorry, I'm not the chair. It's hard for me.
- So that's a concern of mine. Well, I'm sorry, I'm not the chair. It's hard for me.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 01/30/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- I was in Hopkins with a friend of mine at her home, which was freezing, and she was renting.
- I was in Hopkins with a friend of mine at her home, which was freezing, and she was renting.
- I didn't think mine would take that long. Senator Sarah, would you like to move your bill?
- not just an it's a phenomenal uh idea not just because<01:51:55.880>
it's <01:51:56.040>mine - but because uh it's because it's mine but because uh it's one<01:51:58.400>
that <01:51:59.280
Summary:
The committee heard Senate File 558, a bill to create a formal process for removing unauthorized occupants from real property, often described as a “squatters bill.” The author presented an A2 amendment, which was adopted, and explained that the bill would give sheriffs a structured complaint and verification process, allow fees, provide immunity when the process is followed, and impose civil remedies for wrongful removal and criminal penalties for false complaints. The bill also includes a provision on holdover situations, clarifying that certain unauthorized guests of tenants are unlawful occupants rather than tenants, and a use-of-excess-force provision was mentioned.
Supporters said the measure is intended to give property owners and law enforcement a clearer, faster, and more consistent way to handle situations where people occupy property without a lawful basis, especially in rural or seasonal properties and in some landlord-tenant disputes. Senator Uty read a letter from Hubbard County Sheriff Corey Oas describing recurring problems with rental issues, couch hopping, and subletting without landlord knowledge, and a testifier from Pine Island described several local examples of prolonged and costly occupancy disputes, including a restaurant tenant who stopped paying rent and a rural property trespass incident. Committee members in support emphasized the need to balance tenant rights with property rights and to avoid leaving sheriffs to make ad hoc decisions.
Michael D. from Homeline opposed the bill, arguing that existing trespass and harassment restraining order laws already address unlawful occupants and that the proposal creates due process concerns by allowing removal without a court hearing. He also warned that the bill’s definition of unlawful occupant could jeopardize oral leases, which are allowed under Minnesota law. In response, supporters said the bill is meant to distinguish true landlord-tenant relationships from trespass situations and to provide a workable process consistent with Minnesota law.
At the end of the discussion, the chair announced that Senate File 558 would be laid over for possible inclusion. He also said Senate File 222 would be laid over, Senate File 559 would be moved with a recommendation to pass to the Judiciary Committee, and the fourth bill on the agenda was informational only.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 15th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
AZ
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1808 and 3435 provide the exclusive civil remedy for families like mine to seek justice.
- So, yeah, it's always been a concern of mine, and it's, for whatever reason, it becomes an issue on a
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and voted House Bill 2808 do pass by a vote of 9 yes, 4 no, and 1 present. The hearing then moved to public testimony, with a scheduling note that House Bill 3533 would not be heard that day. The first public hearing was on House Bills 1808 and 3435, companion measures known as Grace’s Law, which would create a narrow social host liability cause of action for adults who knowingly provide alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person and whose conduct leads to injury, death, or property damage. Sponsors said the bills would close a gap in Missouri law and align the state with other states that allow some social host liability, while committee members raised questions about personal responsibility, scope, and whether the language could reach ordinary social gatherings or other substances. Testimony in support came from the mother of Grace, whose death in a drunk-driving crash prompted the bill, from a relative of another drunk-driving victim, and from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, all emphasizing accountability, prevention, and the need for a civil remedy for families harmed by impaired driving.
The committee then heard House Bills 3439 and 3480, which would amend the Public Safety Protection and Recruitment Act to include volunteer firefighters in the tuition assistance program. Sponsors said the bills are intended to help rural fire departments recruit and retain volunteers, especially in communities that rely heavily on volunteers for fire and emergency response. Members questioned the fiscal impact, whether volunteers should receive the same benefit as full-time personnel, and whether the program should be structured as a tuition waiver rather than a scholarship to reduce costs. Supporters, including fire chiefs, a fire service association representative, and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, said volunteer firefighters perform dangerous and essential work, often with limited compensation and long response times in rural areas, and that the benefit would help recruitment and retention. No votes were taken on the public hearing bills, and the hearing concluded after testimony.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- One portion of this bill was mine. It's House Bill 2189.
- Families like mine are left behind trying to figure out how to live in a world that suddenly has changed
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and approved House Bill 1798 on a 9-5 vote after limited discussion. Members then adopted a House committee substitute combining House Bills 2553, 1831, and 2328, with a minor change removing duplicative helmet language and clarifying motorcycle seat-back requirements, and passed the substitute 15-0. The committee also adopted a substitute and amendment for Senate Bill 1408 dealing with salvage title language, then passed that measure 8-6 with one present vote. Several members raised concerns about omnibus drafting, single-subject issues, and fiscal notes, while others supported moving the bills forward for floor debate.
The committee then heard House Bill 3317, which would allow drivers facing license revocation for accumulated speeding-related points to regain driving privileges by installing an intelligent speed limiting device. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce repeat speeding and keep people employed and able to meet daily needs, while witnesses in support, including a family member of a traffic fatality victim, MADD, and a transportation safety advocacy group, argued it would improve roadway safety and reduce deaths and injuries. Opponents argued the bill was too costly, raised privacy and implementation concerns, and should not shift costs to taxpayers; members also questioned device availability, certification, GPS accuracy, and whether the bill should be narrowed to more serious repeat offenders. No vote was taken on HB 3317, and the chair adjourned after concluding the hearing, saying it was likely the committee’s final meeting of the year.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Transportation Apr 15th, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- One portion of this bill was mine. It's House Bill 2189.
- Families like mine are left behind trying to figure out how to live in a world that suddenly has changed
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met in executive session and first approved House Bill 1798 by a 9-5 vote after brief discussion, including concerns from some members about omnibus or “Christmas tree” legislation. The committee then adopted a House committee substitute combining House Bills 2553, 1831, and 2328, with one change removing duplicative helmet language and clarifying motorcycle seat-back requirements. That substitute passed unanimously, 15-0.
The committee next took up Senate Bill 1408, adopting a House committee substitute and an amendment that cleaned up salvage-title language. Members raised concerns about the bill’s size, the inclusion of multiple bills not previously heard in committee, and possible MoDOT fiscal impacts, while supporters emphasized that it would help streamline vehicle registration and related procedures. The substitute for SB 1408 was approved 8-6 with one present vote.
The final hearing was on House Bill 3317, which would allow drivers facing revocation for accumulated points—if at least 40% of the points came from speeding—to regain driving privileges by using an intelligent speed limiting device for a year. Sponsor Representative Gallick and supporters, including a family member of a traffic fatality victim, MADD, and a transportation safety advocacy group, argued the bill would reduce speeding-related crashes while preserving access to work and school. Opponents and skeptical members raised concerns about cost, privacy, enforcement, GPS accuracy, and whether the bill should instead focus on harsher penalties or a revised point system. No vote was taken on HB 3317, and the chair adjourned after indicating it may be the committee’s final meeting of the year.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on State Government (3-19-26)
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I typically have a voice that a man who struggles hearing doesn't struggle hearing mine, so I struggle
- hearing mine.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Curtis in that wonderful introduction, and so you're likely to be underwhelmed by mine.
- And the decisions made by Florida A&M directly affect families like mine and communities across Florida
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education convened with a quorum and first took up CS for SB 1694 on technology education. The bill would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and would encourage high school computer science courses that include AI to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal settings. The bill sponsor and several supporters emphasized preparing students for an AI-driven workforce while teaching critical evaluation and ethical use; one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the need to preserve real-world skills. Senator Davis supported the measure and suggested introducing similar instruction earlier, possibly in middle school. The committee voted the bill favorably, with Senator Leak later recorded in the affirmative.
The committee then heard a large block of confirmations for higher education boards, including appointees to Tallahassee State College, the University of South Florida, the University of North Florida, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally highlighted backgrounds in education, health care, law, business, technology, and public service, and described priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, affordability, fiscal responsibility, and institutional growth. One nominee to Tallahassee State College was asked about low NCLEX pass rates and said the college had a plan approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Another nominee discussed Florida Poly’s STEM mission, and several members praised the nominees’ community ties and professional experience.
After hearing the appointees, the committee voted to report the block of confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The committee then received a high-level overview of the higher education budget, totaling $11.9 billion, with major emphasis on workforce training and development. Highlights included increases for school district workforce education, the Florida College System, workforce development capitalization, a rural educator recruitment program, funding for the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s literacy and math initiatives, UF’s autism and neurodevelopment center, and a postsecondary guardian program for campus security. Members asked a brief question about a workforce fund transfer, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds added. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 17 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Joining us in the West Gallery as a part of Alcorn Day, we have good friends of mine and Senator Thomas
- In the West Gallery, we've got a good friend of mine.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received the invocation and pledge, and approved motions to dispense with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including the Richland Mayor’s Youth Council, a doctor of the day, visitors connected to Alcorn State University, the Mississippi Railroad Association, and junior pages. Senators also shared a health update on Senator Warren Barnett, noting he was hospitalized but stable and asking for prayers.
The chamber then took up a special resolution commemorating the 155th anniversary of Alcorn State University, recognizing it as America’s first historically Black land-grant university and Mississippi’s second oldest institution of higher learning. Alcorn’s president, Dr. Tracy Cook, and student leaders addressed the Senate to thank members for their support. The Senate also considered a block of commending resolutions, including measures honoring the Rockabilly district, Donna Jill Johnson, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Taiwan economic ties, Jack and Jill of America, South Panola cheer and JROTC drone teams, Alcorn State’s anniversary, Bishop William Thomas Bill Malilly, and Three Doors Down.
Senate Resolution 3, concerning European Union deforestation regulations, was explained as a request—backed by Farm Bureau and the Forestry Association—to urge Congress to prohibit implementation of the regulations because of their potential cost to farmers. After questions were waived, the resolution passed by use of the morning roll call. The remaining commending resolutions in the block also passed by morning roll call.
During announcements, committees were scheduled to meet after adjournment and on the following day, including Judiciary A, Public Health, Highways and Transportation, and Appropriations. Members also noted a pancake dinner to support repairs for Beth Israel synagogue after arson damage and an Ash Wednesday observance with ashes available before the next day’s session. The Senate then adopted a motion to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next morning.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 9th, 2026 at 08:35 am
House Taxation & Revenue
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 4, 2026 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We are the canaries in the coal mine. We see things that are happening in real time.
- We are the canary in the coal mine.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 30th, 2026 at 11:09 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 21 January, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And in the west gallery, standing along the back wall is a close friend of mine and the sheriff of Forest
- the<00:17:46.480>
back West gallery, standing along the back wall, is a close friend of mine
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Reverend Jerry Young of New Hope Baptist Church, and then took the pledge of allegiance led by Senator Mumford. The chamber quickly dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill and resolution titles, and there were no messages or petitions. Several guests were introduced, including the doctor of the day, a William Carey University student, a county sheriff, the senator’s wife, students and church members from New Hope Christian School and New Hope Baptist Church, physical therapists and assistants from the Mississippi chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, and former Senator Chris Massie.
The main floor action was on Senate Resolution No. 2, which commended and congratulated the 2025 Jackson Academy Raider football team and head coach David Dugen for winning the MHSAA 4A Division I state championship. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after the title was read, and floor privileges were granted to the team. Coach Dugen addressed the Senate, thanking Senator Chassaniol, the school, families, coaches, and supporters, and describing the championship as the result of discipline, teamwork, and player leadership. The team presented a gift to Senator Chassaniol, and senators offered congratulations.
During announcements, senators noted several upcoming committee meetings and events, including White Coat Day at the Capitol, the Mississippi Ambulance Alliance reception, an Empower Mississippi summit, and multiple appropriations and committee hearings. Several senators also requested that the Senate adjourn in memory of individuals including John Guthrie, Colonel Jean Smith, Regina Roberts, and Brenda Le. Later, Senator Michelle and Senator Blackwell were added as co-authors to SR 2 without objection. The President announced that more than 500 bills had been assigned, that the Senate would not meet on Friday, and that the body would still meet Monday afternoon despite possible winter weather. The Senate then adopted a motion to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next day.