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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Air Mobility & Aviation Economic Development Task Force (10-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- These guys do a tremendous job.
- And when you ask, like you see job.
- So those are jobs that are not UPS, what we call brown jobs, but jobs associated with our presence here
- </c> call brown jobs, but jobs associated call brown jobs, but jobs associated with<01:26:01.160><c>
Summary:
The task force met on October 14, confirmed a quorum, and adopted the September 16, 2025 minutes. Members then received a Kentucky Air National Guard 101 briefing from Brigadier General Bruce Bancroft, commander of the Kentucky Air National Guard, who described the Guard’s structure, missions, and statewide role. He emphasized that Kentucky is a single-wing state centered at Louisville’s 123rd Airlift Wing and highlighted several unique capabilities, including the Contingency Response Group, critical care air transport teams, medical detachment for chemical environments, explosive ordnance disposal, fatality search and recovery, and special tactics personnel.
General Bancroft also discussed staffing and readiness, saying the Guard has 1,273 authorized positions, with a mix of AGR, Title 32, and Title 5 personnel. He noted that AGR positions are funded at about 96 percent, while technician positions are funded at about 53 percent, leaving the organization to operate at roughly 75 percent of authorized manpower overall. He said the wing converted from the C-130H to the C-130J in 2021 and completed the transition in about 2.5 years, ahead of the original three-year timeline.
The briefing further covered the Guard’s operational tempo and community role. Bancroft said the unit has earned 21 Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, has deployed about 500,000 days since 9/11 across 45 countries, and routinely supports federal and domestic missions. He described the C-130J’s tactical airlift, airdrop, and blacked-out operations as directly useful for disaster response in Kentucky, and he pointed to strong ties with UPS and other aviation employers. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- They create jobs and contribute significant tax revenue that bolsters the local economies as well.
- Close to 13,000 jobs are created over the month-long build time and activation.
- We lost the Breakaway music festival, things that created jobs and provided impact.
- With a 20% unemployment rate in counties like Imperial, this brings in a whole bunch of jobs.
- Over 750,000 jobs power the state's creative economy, which generates over 100,000... ...750,000 jobs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It is the job of the legislature to put these things together.
- They must not be put in the position of choosing between those beliefs and keeping their job.
- So that we can take part in the joy of creation with Him.
- is endangered and people are losing their jobs, and it shouldn't be that way.
- Do you want to save a job or do you want to save a life? Let me be clear.
Bills:
SB38 , SB287 , SB291 , SB292 , SB508 , SB618 , SB901 , SB1436 , SB1494 , SB1626 , SB1719 , SB1999 , SB1333 , SB 38
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So we want these to be good paying jobs.
- But I think we've done a great job in removing some barriers.
- I just don't feel like we've been doing a good job of that.
- Like, "You're gonna ruin my job if people start thinking math is easy!"
- You did a very good job out there.
Committee:
Senate Senate Education
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee. (2-23-26)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:43:26.319><c> have</c><00:43:26.560><c> very</c><00:43:26.880><c> high</c> two of my three jobs
- have very high two of my three jobs have very high incident<00:43:27.520><c> rate</c><00:43:27.760><
- That'll help us do a better job to oversight the funds that are given throughout this budget process.
- That'll help us do<01:35:38.880><c> a</c><01:35:39.040><c> better</c><01:35:39.280><c> job</c><01:35:
Summary:
The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met to review how tobacco settlement dollars are being used and to press recipients for detailed information on total funding, administrative versus program spending, and measurable outcomes. The chair emphasized that the committee was not there for general program overviews, but to assess return on investment and whether each program should continue to receive tobacco settlement support. The committee approved the minutes from its December 22, 2025 meeting and then heard presentations from several agencies and organizations.
Volunteers of America Mid-States described its southeastern Kentucky restorative justice program, which uses an evidence-based New Zealand model for juvenile cases in nine counties. The group reported tobacco settlement funding of $516,000 in FY24 and $233,500 in FY25, representing about 17% and then about 5% of the program budget, respectively. It said the funding helped expand the program from 13 cases in 2021 to 180 youth served, and cited an independent evaluation showing recidivism of 24.5% compared with 40.4% in AOC data, along with a cost of a little under $20 per day versus detention and other placements. Some members questioned whether the program fit the tobacco settlement funding categories and suggested it might be better supported through other justice-related funding sources.
The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Conservation explained that tobacco funds support $1 million in direct aid to conservation districts and $2 million in cost-share projects for farmers, with 5% of the cost-share appropriation allowed for administration, or about $100,000 in FY26. Officials said the direct-aid line was moved into tobacco funding in 2019, reducing money available for farmer cost-share, and described a multi-year project approval and reallocation process. Senator Webb asked for a more specific breakdown of the $850,000 direct-aid amount, and the cabinet said it would provide that information.
The Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy reported that in FY24 it expended just under $30 million across tobacco funds, general funds, restricted funds, and a one-time federal grant, with less than 2% used for administration. Officials said most tobacco settlement money goes to Kentucky ASAP local boards in all 120 counties, supporting prevention, treatment, and some law enforcement work. The Department of Agriculture then began its presentation, describing strategic investments, loan programs, county funding, administrative costs, and a reported return of about $2.30 for every dollar spent, but the transcript cuts off before that presentation was completed.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- They are working two, three jobs just to keep a roof over their heads.
- They are working two, three jobs just to keep a roof over their heads.
- ,</c> people away from their children, jobs, people away from their children, jobs, and<01:26:31.600>
- Right now, there's no statute that says who does his job and who certifies the election.
- Right now, there's no statute that says who does his job and who certifies the election.
Bills:
SB2041
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees.
The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments.
Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These events are tremendous catalysts for economic development, job creation, and increased revenue at
- And that's aside from the 9,000 jobs it's going to create.
- It means more jobs. It means more direct impact.
- We are very close to the end of the job here.
- We are very close to the end of the job here, but not quite there.
Summary:
The Senate considered a fiscal year 2025 close-out supplemental appropriations bill and a series of amendments, many of which were withdrawn, adopted, or rejected. Early debate focused heavily on funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Massachusetts, with Senators O’Connor and Feeney arguing for restoring money for transportation, safety, and event readiness, citing projected ridership surges, economic benefits, and the need for Boston and the Commonwealth to invest. Senator Driscoll also won adoption of an amendment directing the MBTA to study and report on its local assessment formula, using Milton and Quincy as examples of perceived inequities in how communities are charged relative to service received.
The Senate then took up several other amendments, including measures on fire survivor support, vaccine liability, mental health and sidewalk projects, council on aging and public safety items, disaster relief, service dogs, and MBTA assessments. Senator Tarr offered amendments on driver record transparency and energy cost reporting, but those were not adopted. A major roll-call vote rejected Tarr’s amendment to restore a larger share of excess capital gains to the stabilization fund; supporters argued for stronger rainy day reserves, while the Ways and Means chair defended the bill’s use of a deficiency reserve fund and warned of revenue losses from federal tax changes. The Senate also adopted an amendment on shelter and Home Base spending transparency, requiring renewed reporting on emergency shelter and housing assistance programs.
Later, the chamber adopted Senator Edwards’ amendment creating a Massachusetts Federal Employee and Service Member Civil Relief Act to protect federal workers and service members in the event of a shutdown, including relief from eviction and foreclosure-related harms. The Senate also adopted Senator Rodrigues’s Ways and Means amendment, then approved the underlying supplemental budget as amended and ordered it to third reading. After the final roll call, the bill was passed to be engrossed by a 39-0 vote. The Senate concluded by agreeing to adjourn and by honoring Mrs. Anne Lee in memory, with a brief communication from Senator Cyr noting a prior remote-vote error for the journal.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Apr 23rd, 2026
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- here to present AB 2083, the Marina Valley Parish Child Care Special District, which authorizes the creation
- here to present AB 2083, the Marina Valley Parish Child Care Special District, which authorizes the creation
- Because I think too much of that has been seen too starkly in terms of jobs and housing and balances
- Great job, great background. Thank you to the staff who drafted the analysis.
- Great job, great background on how we got here.
Committee:
House Human Services
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/04/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- My job is to represent the interests of residential utility customers pursuant to RSA 363:28.
- </c> is is aligned uh following the creation is is aligned uh following the creation of<00:36:51.000>
- Then the back and forth certainly does a fantastic job to try to turn permits around.
- It's our job to do that.
- it um it's our job to do that<01:37:57.520><c> however</c><01:37:58.520><c> um</c><01:37:58.760><c>
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/17/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We start with the creation of the request for proposals, which includes the 10 steps listed in box one
- </c><00:37:33.400><c> of</c> the work we start with the creation of the work we start with the creation
- </c><01:31:06.360><c> aren't</c> not threatened their jobs aren't not threatened their jobs aren't threatened
- We're doing a few things out of the gate trying to do a better job to help agencies across the board
- like this where my neighbor uh had a job like this where he<01:34:50.719><c> was</c><01:34:50.800><c
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/28/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Sorry, um, so in your opinion would this, um, reduction in how much is paid lead to the creation of jobs
- My job, pursuant to RSA 363:28, is to represent the interests of residential utility customers.
- My job, pursuant to RSA 363:28, is to represent the interests of residential utility customers.
- </c><04:42:56.040><c> of</c><04:42:56.160><c> the</c> a court we are creation of the a court we are creation
- Some of them are doing a good job; some, we think, New Hampshire could do a little better.
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 06/01/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a very hard job to do well.
- This is a great job.
- Job well done. >> Thank you, Senator.
- WHAT SHOULD BE A SIMPLE JOB A LOT MORE DIFFICULT.
- the job?
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then processed a series of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, which were so ordered. Several bills were also recalled from the Assembly, had reconsideration votes taken, and were restored to the third reading calendar after receiving 58 ayes. Amendments were received on a number of bills, and those measures retained their place on the calendar.
The main business of the day was Privileged Resolution 2318, sponsored by Leader Stewart-Cousins, honoring Senator Michael Gianaris with the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader’s Legislative Legacy Award. The resolution and floor remarks reviewed his long career in the Assembly and Senate, his role as Deputy Majority Leader and floor leader, and his work on housing, criminal justice, voting rights, labor, environmental, consumer, transit, animal welfare, and other major legislation. Members from both parties spoke at length, praising his strategic skill, mentorship, humor, and influence, while also noting his support for younger members and his commitment to family.
Several senators described personal experiences showing Gianaris’s mentorship and political guidance, and many referenced his Greek American identity, Queens roots, and interests such as Star Wars and the Mets. Senators also emphasized that he was leaving on his own terms to spend more time with his wife and daughters. The resolution was adopted with broad support, and Gianaris then spoke in response, reflecting on nearly 30 years in state government, the major laws passed during his tenure, and the relationships he built in the chamber.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Apr 1st, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- It starts and stops with the creation of the education material. Thank you, lady. You're welcome.
- You're doing a great job. Thank you. My name is Edgar and I'm a third grader.
- Well, you did a great job presenting today, and I'm glad you... ...social studies. Okay, great.
- Well, you did a great job presenting today, and I'm glad you walk.
- And going over how a bill becomes a law and my job. I love, love that.
Committee:
House Elementary and Secondary Education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- There's no job requirements. You do have to take a training program.
- When the sheriff is incapacitated, absent, or not able to fulfill their job, this is the one elected
- of the county expect a sheriff, which is elected, to be seen an appointed official taking over the job
- That's an elected job if this bill passes. That would not be the case.
- As it happened in Yakima, something happens to them, they're not able to perform their job functions
Summary:
The House Local Government Committee heard public testimony on HB 2588, which would let county ferry districts exercise broader authority over ferries rather than being limited to passenger-only ferries. The sponsor and county officials from Whatcom, Pierce, and Skagit described rising operating and capital costs for county-run vehicle ferries and said the bill would give local governments a needed funding tool. Opponents argued it would create another tax burden and that county councils do not directly represent voters on such decisions. The hearing on HB 2588 was later reopened for additional testimony, but no vote was taken in the hearing portion.
The committee also heard HB 2094, which would require non-charter counties to appoint coroners rather than elect them, unless they use appointed medical examiners. The sponsor said the bill was intended to address accountability and staffing problems, citing Yakima County as an example and arguing that coroner positions are technical and should be filled through hiring rather than partisan elections. Supporters said appointment would reduce ballot complexity and allow for professional management, while opponents, including elected coroners and the Washington Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners, argued that elected coroners provide independence, public accountability, and the ability to order inquests without political pressure. The public hearing on HB 2094 was closed without committee action during the hearing.
In executive session, the committee advanced several bills. HB 2451 on local tax increment financing passed with three adopted amendments and a 7-0 vote. HB 2298 on county title protection programs also passed with one adopted amendment and a 7-0 vote. HB 2566 on local government procurement passed 7-0 without amendment. HB 2267 on urban forest management ordinances passed 4-3 after a substitute was adopted, with some members expressing concern about state guidance becoming too regulatory. HB 2530 on public facilities districts for regional aquatics and sports facilities passed 7-0 after removing the deadline for forming such districts, and HB 2388 on siting distributed energy generation on agricultural lands passed 7-0 after an amendment narrowing the bill’s scope. The committee then returned to public testimony on HB 2094 and HB 2588 before adjourning.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, there are over 200 families that rely on us for their jobs and income.
- of green jobs, land lease payments, and savings on participants' monthly electric bills.
- We are growing our jobs. We are growing jobs within our company.
- Please don't eliminate these jobs. Please vote against this bill. Thank you for your time.
- It's the legislators' job to say we are going to decide who must pay.
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- The panel has served as California's premier workforce training program, supporting job creation and
- job retention through employer-driven training.
- I also serve as chairman of the Coalition for ETP and Jobs.
- Well, the jobs are here.
- Well, the jobs are here.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government (11-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- if they're their capacity of those jobs if they're asked<00:21:37.360><c> about</c><00:21:37.840><c>
- Well, the creation of the ExpressVote goes back to around 2008, 2012.
- <00:52:15.520><c> Well,</c><00:52:16.240><c> the</c><00:52:17.520><c> creation</c><00:52:17.920><c> of
- Well, the creation of the barcodes?
- Well, the creation of the express<00:52:18.640><c> vote</c><00:52:18.960><c> goes</c><00:52:19.200><c
Summary:
The committee met, approved the October 21 minutes, and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal to prohibit the use of tax dollars and public resources to advocate for or against ballot questions, including constitutional amendments. Senator Rawlings and the other presenters argued the current law already bars such advocacy but lacks meaningful enforcement, citing the 2024 school choice amendment campaign and other examples where public officials and school systems allegedly used taxpayer-funded resources to influence voters. They said the bill would add civil and criminal penalties, while preserving First Amendment rights for public employees acting in their personal capacities.
Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be limited to school districts or broadened to cover other public entities, and on how to define terms such as “advocating in impartial terms.” Members raised concerns about possible effects on county and city lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, on legitimate factual explanations by public officials, and on whether the bill could unintentionally restrict needed representation for local governments. The sponsors said the measure was intended to be narrow, would be vetted further, and would not bar individuals from speaking on their own behalf.
Several members suggested revisions. Representative Lockett asked that schools and school employees be specifically named, and suggested separating the lobbying restrictions from the ballot-measure provisions into different bills. Representative Layman questioned the meaning of the bill’s language and whether it would cover factual testimony by officials. Representative Heen asked about a Jefferson County example involving legal fees used to challenge petition signatures; counsel said that situation would likely be allowable under the bill as drafted, though some members thought it should be covered. No final vote was taken on BR 25 during this discussion.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And the language that we were talking about, the $60 fee and going towards the creation of the plates
- Are you willing to in in this creation.
- Best job I ever miss. Any other thoughts from the committee?
- >> Best<04:39:15.039><c> job</c><04:39:15.279><c> I</c><04:39:15.439><c> ever</c> >> Best
- job I ever >> Best job I ever miss.
Committee:
House Transportation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Good job.
- Genesis tells us that God created day and night, yet we know that the beauty of creation lies in the
- Like you and me, they are part of the glorious diversity of God's creation.
- And I understood, I mean, I caught every word, and you did a great job on your testimony, and it was
- A lot of the, honestly, a lot of the people who testified did an excellent job of making the case for
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Joint Committee on the Arts and Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee May 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They are jobs. They are people's lives. And they are people's livelihoods. They are jobs.
- You guys do such a great job.
- Employed in those arts and culture-related jobs.
- , nearly a million jobs, economic growth.
- These are people's jobs. These are livelihoods.
Summary:
The joint informational hearing focused on how federal actions are affecting arts, culture, humanities, libraries, museums, and creative industries in California. Chair Ben Allen, Vice Chair Chris Ward, and other members described the moment as a crisis, citing proposed or implemented cuts to the NEA, NEH, and IMLS, grant terminations, leadership removals, and budget proposals to zero out major cultural agencies. Members emphasized that arts and humanities are both culturally essential and economically significant, and they framed the hearing as a chance to hear impacts on the ground and consider state and federal responses.
Testimony from Aaron Harky of Americans for the Arts and Jolie Fisher of SAG-AFTRA highlighted the scale of the problem. Harky said federal rescissions and policy changes are causing immediate financial harm, forcing hiring freezes, program cancellations, and emergency fundraising, while disproportionately hurting rural, immigrant, elder, and small community organizations. She noted California’s creative economy generates hundreds of billions of dollars and urged support for restoring state arts funding, museum grants, and legislation such as SB 456 and AB 3149, along with federal measures like the Charitable Act and Performing Arts Tax Parity Act. Fisher focused on film and television production, saying runaway production, outdated tax rules, and weak federal IP protections are harming workers and local businesses; she urged federal production incentives, tax parity for performers, and stronger protections against AI misuse of artists’ voices and likenesses.
State agency leaders Rick Noguchi of California Humanities, Greg Lucas of the State Library, and Danielle Purcell of the California Arts Council described direct impacts from federal funding disruptions. Noguchi said California Humanities lost NEH support immediately, putting grants and documentary projects at risk and prompting possible litigation and appeals. Lucas said the State Library initially faced a major IMLS funding loss but has since had part of the money restored, though still with a reduced amount that will limit local assistance. Purcell said the California Arts Council is assessing terminated grants and fielding urgent calls from grantees, while continuing to distribute state arts funds and track the damage. Members asked about bipartisan support, business coalition-building, economic measurement, AI threats to creative work, and the implications of federal leadership changes; no votes were taken, but the hearing ended with calls for continued advocacy, legal action, and possible state investment to stabilize the sector.