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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee (6-11-26)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:32:13.039><c> County</c><00:32:13.279><c> ought</c><00:32:13.360><c> to</c><00:32:13.600><c>
- Uh<00:32:16.559><c> we</c><00:32:16.880><c> have</c><00:32:17.679><c> CPC</c><00:32:18.240><c> with</
- c><00:32:18.480><c> one</c><00:32:18.640><c> of</c><00:32:18.640><c> the</c><00:32:18.799><c> biggest
- :21.120><c> is</c><00:32:21.279><c> in</c><00:32:21.519><c> the</c><00:32:21.600><c> state</c><00:32:
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:18
KOAP Report 00:58
Approval of Minutes 53:58, 958, all
Summary:
The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met on June 11 but did not have a quorum, so it could not approve the prior minutes. The committee then received a compliance and program update from Brandon Reed and Bill McClowski of the agricultural development board, who said the office is fully staffed, has digitized most records, and has added a Facebook page to share board actions, projects, and compliance work. They also reported that the board and finance corporation continue to operate with strong county-council participation and that the office had completed numerous site visits, program reviews, and project closeouts over the reporting period.
The presenters reviewed monthly funding actions from December through May, including board approvals ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, with a December finance meeting delayed by a snowstorm. They highlighted that the Kentucky Agriculture Finance Corporation now has 57 loans generating more than $2 million per month in payments, and that the revolving loan program has grown to support more than $24 million annually in repayments available for relending. They also noted that 75% of the portfolio is in beginning farmer loans and that the office had recently surpassed 1,000 active loans.
Several projects were discussed in detail. These included a grain facility in Callaway County supporting organic corn production for expanding egg-layer operations, a Union County cattle business expansion, a West Liberty Veterinary Clinic project to build a working cattle facility, a Grayson County farmers market project, a Casey County veterinary services project, and a packing warehouse for the Kanye family to support specialty crops. The presenters emphasized that county and state tobacco settlement funds are often combined, sometimes with participation loans, to leverage local investment. They also stressed the importance of supporting greenhouses, farmers markets, specialty crops, and large-animal veterinary services as key agricultural priorities. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the lack of quorum and the informational presentations.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><01:32:10.000><c> So,</c><01:32:10.320><c> I'm</c><01:32:10.719><c> thinking</c><01:32:11.120><c>
- :32:38.319><c> as</c><02:32:38.399><c> I</c><02:32:38.560><c> know</c><02:32:38.720><c> is</c><02:32:
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And then language in Chapter 12 is... ...the ditch.
- chapters.
- 9 in its entirety and then merge that into Chapter 13.
- Most of it is merged into Chapter 13.
- And so what you have is, again, the repeal of Chapter 9 and the merging of that into Chapter 13.
Summary:
The committee first confirmed Michael Lyndon of Post Falls to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and then heard several water-related bills. Senate Bill 1304 would clarify ditch easement rights by allowing ditch owners to inspect, maintain, and relocate diversion structures within an existing easement without written landowner permission, while still requiring permission to move anything outside the easement. Senate Bill 1306 would fix a timing issue in irrigation district exclusion petitions by replacing an automatic approval trigger after 150 days with a more structured hearing and appeal timeline. Senate Bill 1305 would let water districts, if authorized by a patron resolution, charge specific property owners for costs tied to updating water-right ownership records instead of spreading those costs across all users. Senate Bill 1307 would repeal and consolidate overlapping code chapters on lateral ditch management into one chapter, adding definitions and clarifying election, appointment, and maintenance rules for lateral users associations and water delivery entities. All four bills received do-pass recommendations, though one senator reserved judgment on SB 1304 to consult local property-rights concerns.
The committee also considered House Bill 511, which would raise the cap on the Idaho Department of Lands’ improved-parcel wildfire preparedness surcharge from $40 to $100 per year. The sponsor and department said the fee supports wildfire readiness, equipment, training, and rapid initial attack in growing wildland-urban interface areas, and industry witnesses supported the increase as modest and necessary. The bill passed the committee on a do-pass motion, with Senators Cole and Hart voting no.
Finally, Senate Bill 1269 would update Idaho’s cloud seeding statute by adding definitions, formal reporting and public meeting requirements, accountability provisions, and clarification that state standards govern the program. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency and preserve the existing program without expanding it, while one virtual witness testified against it. Several members said they wanted more transparency and further discussion, but the committee still sent the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (8-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:32:07.919><c> move</c><00:32:08.080><c> them</c><00:32:08.240><c> through</c><00:32:08.480><c
- </c><00:32:15.039><c> It's</c><00:32:15.279><c> to</c><00:32:15.519><c> provide</c><00:32:15.760><c>
- c> to</c><00:32:52.000><c> have</c><00:32:52.480><c> to</c><00:32:52.720><c> have</c><00:32:52.880><c
- And at<00:32:53.679><c> one</c><00:32:53.840><c> time</c><00:32:54.000><c> when</c><00:32:54.240><c>
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then spent much of the meeting recognizing members of the Falmouth Police Department and related support personnel. Representatives and senators described the department’s response to a May 17, 2025 shooting between two vehicles, saying officers secured the area, apprehended suspects, and prevented further harm within about 30 minutes. They also recognized Officer Jonathan Bis for helping rescue a person from a burning storage facility on May 3, and honored Chaplain Abram Croer and police administrator Marilyn Belure for their support roles. Members praised the officers’ service and presented citations; one member also noted the recent flooding in Falmouth and the strain on local responders. The committee also observed a moment of silence for a firefighter who died after a vehicle crash while responding to a call.
The committee then recognized Sergeant Major Jimmy Thorne, USMC (Ret.), with a lengthy citation for his military service and community involvement. The citation highlighted more than three decades of service, including Vietnam, Lebanon, Somalia, multiple injuries, exposure to Agent Orange, and numerous decorations such as the Purple Heart and Meritorious Service Medal. Speakers also noted his continued civic work in Williamstown and Grant County. Thorne thanked the committee, said enlisting in the Marine Corps and moving to Kentucky were two of his proudest decisions, and received a committee coin. Members and guests offered additional remarks about his character and service.
Finally, Brigadier General Charles Jones and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson gave an update on spring storm response and recovery. They said Kentucky has had three declared disasters and one undeclared event this year, with 113 of 120 counties affected in the last 12 months, including February flooding, April flooding, and May tornadoes; a January ice storm appeal was denied. Gibson emphasized the rising frequency and cost of disasters, citing about $350 million in public assistance over the first 10 years of the period reviewed versus about $2 billion in the last five years. He reported on sheltering, disaster recovery centers, FEMA and SBA assistance, and said about $57 million in individual assistance had been paid and nearly $69 million obligated, while public assistance projects were still moving through review and payment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- amendments; 24, 1th; 1th; 21; 21; 8; 5, with amendments; 16, 64, with amendments; 26,000; 27,000; 18; 32
- Communications Center with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and President of CalNENA, California Chapter
- Communications Center with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and President of Calina, California Chapter
- Tina Meyer, Communication Supervisor with the Brea Police Department and Southern California APCO Chapter
- This resolution ensures that we remember one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century, and we honor
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several bills to different committees and permission for committees to notice bills pending re-referral. A motion by Assemblymember Castillo to suspend the rules and take up AB 2670 immediately failed on a 18-39 vote. Assemblymember DeMaio then moved to re-refer AB 2624 back to the Privacy Committee, arguing the bill had been misrepresented in committee; the Majority Leader’s substitute motion to move to the Daily File was accepted 44-19, and the chamber proceeded to regular business.
On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 120 on Positive Parenting Awareness Month after Senate amendments were concurred in 56-0. It also adopted ACR 150 declaring California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, with broad support and 62 coauthors added. Several policy bills then passed, including AB 2233 on autism treatment access and missed appointments (57-0), AB 1601 creating a pathway for a Sonoma County retiree COLA review (50-3), and AB 1801 expanding notice and transparency requirements for private detention facility approvals (45-16). The chamber also adopted H.R. 103 recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, with 60 coauthors added.
Members also gave guest introductions recognizing the Greek Evzones, the Whitney High School girls cross country team, and dispatch and public safety telecommunicator guests. Additional resolutions on the consent calendar, including ACR 130, ACR 172, and H.R. 104, were added to by coauthors and then adopted along with the remaining consent calendar items, which passed 62-0. The Assembly then announced upcoming committee and floor schedules and adjourned until Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Bills 764 amendments, 241, 21, 21, 8, 5 with amendments, 1664 with amendments, 26000, 27000, 18, 32
- Communications Center with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and President of CalNENA, California Chapter
- Communications Center with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and President of Calina, California Chapter
- Tina Meyer, communication supervisor with the Brea Police Department and Southern California APCO Chapter
- This resolution ensures that we remember one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century, and we honor
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It's currently 10:32. First item on the agenda is HP 422 HD1 SD2, related to school impact fees.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:32:20.960><c> pay</c><00:32:21.120><c> you</c><00:32:21.279><c> cash</c><00:32:21.760><c> and
- </c><00:32:24.960><c> Where</c><00:32:25.200><c> you</c><00:32:25.360><c> have</c><00:32:25.440><c> a
- conversation.<00:32:30.399><c> When</c><00:32:30.720><c> all</c><00:32:31.039><c> of</c><00:32:31.200
Keywords:
long-term care, insurance policy, healthcare, partnership policy, Minnesota, human services, wage increase, support workers, shared services, community first services, medical assistance, sanctions, healthcare services, monetary recovery, government accountability, assisted living, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 17th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- any other law, this section applies only, only to that first section is basic coverage plan under Chapter
- That's ERS employees, uh, uh, Section 2 of their line six basic plan under Chapter 1575.
- Uh, part three, primary care coverage plan under Chapter 1579, that is TRA TRS retired employees and
- By integrating this offense into chapter 13A, House Bill 272 strengthens our legal tools.
- And this is a follow-up to the session before where, where, um, 32 3 15 was presented by, as a House
Keywords:
disabled veteran, partially disabled veteran, veterans property tax exemption, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, surviving spouse, appraisal district, Tax Code, local government revenue, homestead portability, service-connected disability, veteran benefits, Texas property tax, residence homestead, disability rating, disaster response, financial assistance, helicopter, municipalities
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Go ahead and read the first bill on the calendar: House Bill 2192, enacting Title 23, Chapter 2.
- House Bill 2192, enacting Title 23, Chapter 2, relating to employment.
- Let's read the next bill, please: House Bill 2592, enacting Title 18, Chapter 1, Article 1, and revising
- House Bill 4011, an act amending Section 32-1242 and related provisions, amending Title 33, Chapter 16
- Amending Title 4, Chapter 21, Article 1, Section 41-105, relating to... Winning Section 2834.13.
Summary:
The Senate met in floor session, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and then moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars considering a range of House bills and one concurrent resolution. On the first calendar, members considered HB 2192 on employment/video content matters of public concern, HB 2592 on government information technology and AI-related rulemaking, HB 2752 on the Arizona Commerce Authority trade office, HB 2916 on traffic schools and fingerprint clearance, and HB 2946 on development fees. Amendments were adopted on HB 2192, HB 2592, HB 2916, and HB 2946; HB 2752 received a Mesnard amendment, but an Epstein amendment failed on division after a 7-14 vote. All of those bills were reported out do pass, with HB 2752 retained on the calendar after amendment consideration. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted.
On later calendars, the Senate advanced HB 2918, HB 2999 on infrastructure finance districts/special taxing districts, HB 1418 on county officers/sheriff authority, HCR 259 supporting county sheriffs, HB 2035 on child welfare placement/reporting, HB 241 on child neglect, HB 2594 on court trust confidentiality, HB 2932 on groundwater transportation fees, HB 2109 on distracted driving penalties for motorcycles, HB 2118 on mobile food vendor licenses, HB 2244 on eviction satisfaction of judgment, HB 4011 on HOA duties, and HB 2440 on a transition program. Several bills were amended, including HB 2999, which drew discussion about tax rates, bond coverage, and infrastructure district financing; an Epstein objection focused on homeowner cost uncertainty, but the bill ultimately advanced. HB 2035, HB 2594, HB 2932, HB 2109, HB 2118, HB 2244, HB 4011, and HB 2440 all received do pass recommendations, with some technical or conforming amendments adopted along the way.
The Senate also adopted a proclamation recognizing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on its centennial anniversary and welcomed university representatives and students in the gallery. The chamber granted the House’s request to return SB 1113 for further amendment and appointed free conference committees for HB 2133 and HB 2010. Final third-reading votes passed HB 2592, HB 2916, HB 2946, and HB 2999, with recorded roll-call results showing HB 2592 passed 16-9 with 11 not voting, HB 2916 passed 26-1 with 3 not voting, HB 2946 passed 27-0 with 3 not voting, and HB 2999 passed 21-6 with 3 not voting. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/11/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
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- and the decisions<00:32:32.000><c> you</c><00:32:32.240><c> must</c><00:32:32.480><c> make</c><00:32
- bill<00:32:41.200><c> for</c><00:32:41.360><c> the</c><00:32:41.519><c> Department</c><00:32:41.840>
- While<00:32:43.679><c> we</c><00:32:43.840><c> recognize</c><00:32:44.240><c> the</c><00:32:44.480><c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/12/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
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- ><c> it</c><00:32:19.880><c> is</c><00:32:20.799><c> uh</c><00:32:21.240><c> given</c><00:32:21.559><
- ><c> had</c><00:32:24.559><c> and</c><00:32:24.760><c> now</c><00:32:25.000><c> what</c><00:32:25.120
- :32:26.480><c> the</c><00:32:26.639><c> ability</c><00:32:27.039><c> to</c><00:32:27.279><c> meet</c>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force (9-10-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- I</c><00:32:12.640><c> sat</c><00:32:12.880><c> down</c><00:32:13.120><c> with</c><00:32:13.760><c>
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Summary:
The task force met with a quorum, approved the August meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from Dr. Jerry Brosky of the Kentucky Mesonet and Kentucky Climate Center. He described the Mesonet’s statewide weather network, now with 84 stations in 78 counties, real-time data used by the National Weather Service, mobile apps, and more than a billion observations. He said recent legislative funding has allowed upgrades such as soil temperature and moisture sensors, cameras at every site, and improved communications and power systems, and has enabled expansion into new counties. He also highlighted products used for flooding, drought, and heat safety, including a wet bulb globe temperature tool being developed with the Department of Public Health. In response to questions, he said counties interested in a station should contact his center, that a station typically costs about $50,000, and that the program is already considering a second Pike County site.
The committee then heard from Ryan Drain of Blue Skies and Chris McGee of the American Red Cross on long-term disaster recovery and a software platform called Darcy, short for Disaster Aware and Ready Communities Initiative. McGee explained the Red Cross’s long-term recovery work, including support for recovery groups, direct financial assistance, grantmaking, and coordination with local and federal partners. He emphasized that disasters are occurring more frequently and with repeated impacts, and shared examples from Kentucky and other states showing the need for organized recovery and storm shelter support. Drain said Darcy was developed after the 2021 Mayfield-Graves tornado recovery to replace fragmented spreadsheets and PDFs with a centralized, survivor-led system for preparedness, response, and recovery, designed to improve coordination, reduce duplication, and shorten recovery time. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond adoption of the minutes.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And in Proverbs chapter 16, verse 3, it says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish
- For debate on the motion, gentleman from District 32? Mr. Speaker... Thank you.
- For debate on the motion, gentleman from District 32? Mr. Speaker, to debate in favor of the bill?
- House Resolution 32 referred to the Judiciary and Rules Administration Committee for printing.
- For debate on the motion, lady from 32. Lady 32. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, to debate the bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 9/17/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- ><c> is</c><00:32:25.679><c> a</c><00:32:25.840><c> risk</c><00:32:26.080><c> to</c><00:32:26.320><c>
- provided<00:32:45.360><c> but</c><00:32:45.600><c> since</c><00:32:45.919><c> May</c><00:32:47.200><
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee first held a public hearing and then an executive session on HB 650, a housekeeping-style bill from the Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds. Testimony explained that the bill would remove references to two already-repealed dedicated funds, split the state parks dedicated fund so Cannon Mountain winter activities would be tracked separately from the rest of the parks system, and place a $1 million cap on the robotics education fund so excess money would revert to the general fund. Supporters said the changes were mainly administrative but would improve accounting and avoid timing issues; committee members asked about a typographical error in the bill text and whether the measure was more than housekeeping. The committee later voted 16-0 to recommend HB 650 ought to pass, and then placed it on the consent calendar.
The committee also opened a public hearing on HB 585, which would revise the property tax exemption for religious organizations. Representative John Janigian, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to help small churches and other religious groups that own parsonages or worship buildings but no longer have a resident pastor, allowing them to rent space or use property for church purposes without losing the exemption so long as the money is used for church operations, maintenance, or outreach. He described his Salem church’s parsonage being taxed after it was no longer occupied by a pastor, and said the bill would prevent similar burdens on small congregations. Former Representative Betty Gay testified in support, describing prior assessor actions in Salem that taxed church land and buildings very aggressively, while a Municipal Association representative testified in opposition. Committee members raised questions about how terms such as “regularly recognized and constituted denomination” would be defined, whether the bill could be applied consistently to larger denominations with multiple parishes, and whether legislative research should review past treatment of similar cases.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- Uh<00:32:06.720><c> and</c><00:32:06.960><c> just</c><00:32:07.200><c> to</c><00:32:07.600><c> clarify
- ><00:32:09.800><c> send</c><00:32:10.240><c> House</c><00:32:10.520><c> File</c><00:32:10.960><c> 1</
- c><00:32:11.160><c> 2</c><00:32:11.280><c> 3</c><00:32:11.480><c> 4</c><00:32:11.720><c> as</c> motion
- </c><00:32:12.880><c> Ways</c><00:32:13.160><c> and</c><00:32:13.320><c> Means.
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