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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Appropriations Committee, January 14, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • or 20 million a year for the operations or 20 million a year for the operations or<02:15:14.560>
  • Then, like I say, we have an operating fund.
  • And like then we have an operating fund.
  • for their operations? for their operations?
  • artificial intelligence expertise. artificial intelligence expertise.
Keywords: 916, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sunrise is one of the largest owners, operators, and developers of senior housing.
  • Sunrise is one of the largest owners, operators, and developers of senior happier lives.
  • They negatively impact safe operation.
  • In Massachusetts, WM has a network of facilities and operations throughout the state.
  • And also, when commodity prices are high... ...it can help defray costs of operations.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a heavily attended hybrid hearing focused primarily on plastics reduction bills, along with a few local and related waste-management measures. Chair Rauch and Chair Barber outlined strict testimony rules because of the large number of speakers. Before the plastics docket, the committee heard support for a local Sharon sewer-extension bill for a Sunrise Senior Living project, and the bill’s proponents said the project would help address senior housing needs and would still require MWRA and local approvals. The chairs also noted a separate local matter involving Sharon and the MWRA. A major portion of the hearing centered on the Plastics Reduction Act and related bills addressing single-use plastics, including plastic bags, polystyrene, black plastic, plastic beverage bottles, non-flushable wipes, skip-the-stuff provisions, and truth-in-labeling. Sponsors and supporters said the bills would reduce litter, microplastics, greenhouse gas emissions, and municipal waste costs, while creating statewide consistency and supporting environmental justice communities. Several speakers cited local bans already adopted by many Massachusetts cities and towns, and many urged the committee to advance comprehensive statewide action. The committee also heard testimony on a boat wrap recycling bill, a mattress recycling bill, and a bill to prohibit hotels from providing small plastic toiletries. Municipal officials and waste professionals supported extended producer responsibility for paint and labeling for non-flushable wipes, saying these measures would shift costs away from cities and towns and reduce strain on wastewater systems. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, Mayor Ruth Ann Fuller of Newton, and a Franklin County waste official all backed paint EPR and wipes labeling. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli testified for the Fire Chiefs Association in support of lithium-ion battery legislation, citing fire safety and disposal concerns. Other speakers, including environmental groups, local activists, and business representatives, supported bag and polystyrene bans, though the Retailers Association of Massachusetts urged any bag policy to be truly statewide and said any bag fee should be retained by retailers. No votes were taken during the hearing.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Joint Committee on Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's required and should be unquestionably apparent to all intelligent thinking people.
  • My role is to provide pre- and post-operative education, emotional and technical support, and lifelong
  • A quick example: Morton Hospital and Taunton operated the Rebound Sports Medicine Program.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a public hearing on a wide range of bills, with testimony first focused on H. 1315/S. 824, which would require insurance coverage for pain management options during IUD insertion. Representative Sabadosa, Planned Parenthood clinicians, and policy advocates said sedation can reduce fear and trauma, improve access to effective contraception, and should be reimbursed so providers can continue offering it. A Tufts OB-GYN resident also testified that pain control should be standard care for intrauterine procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee then heard extensive testimony on firefighter health bills, especially H. 1230/S. 690 requiring insurance coverage for cancer screenings for firefighters. Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts leaders, a Dana-Farber oncologist, and firefighters themselves described occupational exposure to carcinogens and personal stories of late-stage cancer detection, arguing that early screening can save lives and reduce long-term costs. Representative Crichton and Representative Howitt also spoke in support, and Representative Ayers testified for H. 4012, which would require neurological disorder screenings for firefighters. Committee members expressed support and sympathy, but no action was taken. The hearing also covered H. 3946/S. 756 on hearing aid coverage, with testimony from students, adults with hearing loss, disability advocates, and HLAA representatives describing the educational, social, and financial barriers caused by lack of coverage and urging broader insurance mandates. Later, Representative Donahue and Representative Vargas testified for H. 1337 to expand insurance coverage for opioid antagonists and related medications, including naloxone dispensed at discharge. The committee additionally heard testimony on H. 1134 to improve chronic pain care coordination and non-opioid access, and H. 4162 to improve ostomy supply coverage and access to certified ostomy care, with patients and clinicians describing denials, quantity limits, and non-medical switching. The transcript ends while testimony on H. 1315/S. 824 is still ongoing; no votes or formal committee actions are recorded in the excerpt.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • manufacturer to make or distribute a vehicle that includes, or is compatible with, an aftermarket intelligent
  • If the person commits the offense while operating a motor vehicle, the bill requires a peace officer
  • should be to make sure that anybody that gets behind the cab of a vehicle is trained and knows how to operate
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Community Affairs Mar 17th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I grew a business from me and my mom to having over 500 employees and operating in two counties.
  • imposing unnecessary building requirements on startup charter schools, making it easier to establish and operate
  • However, I sit here and I listen to very, very intelligent, capable lobbyists being hired by individual
Summary: The committee first took up SB 1134, which would extend and clarify the use of qualified private providers and computer-based tools in the building permit and inspection process for residential solar energy systems. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long delays in solar permitting and make the process faster and cheaper; Senator Pizzo questioned whether the problem was limited to specific local governments, and a late-filed amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted. After brief testimony from an industry representative supporting the measure, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. Next, the committee considered SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats and new development. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would bar fee collection if the local government fails to act within five business days. County representatives said they wanted to keep working on the bill and raised concerns about the private-provider language and the short deadlines, while several senators discussed whether the process should be handled earlier on the front end. The committee then reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1738 on transportation concurrency, which would let counties that previously opted out of concurrency opt back in by maintaining current levels of service. SB 1080, a local government land regulation bill, was described as a measure to speed development approvals by setting stricter timelines, limiting repeated information requests, and imposing penalties for noncompliance; local-government testimony opposed it as a loss of local control, while builders supported it. After debate, SB 1080 was reported favorably. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members discussed possible adjustments to avoid burdening county budget negotiations. Finally, the committee took up SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, policies, programs, offices, or contracts, and would expose officials to misfeasance/malfeasance claims and local governments to lawsuits. The sponsor said the amendment removed retroactive language, delayed the effective date, and added definitions and contract-certification requirements, but many senators and public speakers argued the bill was overbroad, vague, and would chill local efforts such as Black History Month, women-owned business programs, minority contracting, and community outreach. Supporters said it would ensure merit-based government action and consistency with state standards. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition testimony and debate over its scope and potential conflict with federal and state law.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 24, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It just makes it harder for entrepreneurs, for restauranteurs, for childcare operators and others to
  • It just makes it harder for entrepreneurs, for restauranteurs, for childcare operators and others to
  • It just makes it harder for entrepreneurs, for restauranteurs, for childcare operators and others to
  • It just makes it harder for entrepreneurs, for restauranteurs, for childcare operators and others to
  • It just makes it harder for entrepreneurs, for restauranteurs, for childcare operators and others to
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So,<03:56:00.760> they're<03:56:00.960> operating. So, they're operating.
  • So, they're operating.
  • on the operations on the operations and<03:56:16.400> activities<03:56:17.400> being
  • I don't want that agency to be operating." Now, they are operating because they're essential.
  • This change also hurt operations.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 6th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That had the effect of allowing the use of the building or structure for the operation of any form of
  • HB number 2663 by Darby, relating to the affirmation required to be made by an operator as part of an
  • Our hope is that they won't then be able to operate because they don't have the MOU.
  • a licensed bingo operator from 50,000 to 100,000.
  • That's allowed some entities to operate in the dark without proper scrutiny.
Bills: HB1535, HB 123, HB 111, HB180, HB342, HB 1027, HB 1178, HB610, HB 1277, HB1615, HB1620, HB5342, HB4885, HB4751, HB4689, HB4530, HB4488, HB2149, HB2041, HB2071, HB1813, HB2282, HB2248, HB2243, HB2522, HB2310, HB2513, HB2300, HB1902, HB3719, HB4284, HB4327, HB3743, HB3778, HB3801, HB5153, HB5147, HB4877, HB4850, HB3158, HB3261, HB3005, HB3033, HB3138, HB3099, HB2849, HB2967, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3396, HB3469, HB2594, HB2776, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB2015, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB5111, HB5446, HB 1181, HB3963, HB2785, HB1661, HB2460, HB24, HJR138, HB3800, HB42, HB 129, HB677, HB668, HB2128, HB2038, HB2316, HB3686, HB2563, HB 1160, HB3883, HB2788, HB2663, HB3305, HB3474, HB 1105, HB3490, HB3597, HB 1295, HB3512, HB3783, HB2017, HB3010, HB3112, HB4215, HB3223, HB3464, HB3120, HB4214, HB4081, HB4783, HB4063, HB2783, HB5085, HB2510, HB3426, HB4361, HB 1169, HB2516, HB4700, HB3560, HB3860, HB3146, HB184, HB198, HB247, HB367, HB449, HB1778, HB514, HB632, HB2582, HB766, HB2715, HB2712, HB3069, HB3505, HB 1269, HB4224, HB5032, HB2240, HB5180, HB3348, HB4668, HB4665, HB3395, HB3157, HB4395, HB4325, HB4386, HB4273, HB2760, HB2820, HB1828, HB1579, SB2349, SB1268, SB610, SB1577, SB1369, SB2032, SB2034, SB1057, SB1044, SB922, SB1759, SB1143, SB1506, SB1403, SB2361, SB870, SB372, SB72, SB1583, SB2314, SB1267, SB1273, SB765, SB552, HB2145, HJR112, HB1804, HJR110, HB 1194, HB1531, HB5008, HB3421, SCR27, HB5398, HB1407, HB426, HB1535, HB 123, HB1773, HB1871, HB2035, HB2448, HB2492, HB1411, HB4753, HB4666, HB4529, HB1499, HB1610, HB2028, HB1506, HB886, HB3546, HB796, HB223, HB1475, HB3556, HB4638, HB 111, HB180, HB342, HB 1027, HB 1178, HB610, HB 1277, HB1615, HB1620, HB5342, HB4885, HB4751, HB4689, HB4530, HB4488, HB2149, HB2041, HB2071, HB1813, HB2282, HB2248, HB2243, HB2522, HB2310, HB2513, HB2300, HB1902, HB3719, HB4284, HB4327, HB3743, HB3778, HB3801, HB5153, HB5147, HB4877, HB4850, HB3158, HB3261, HB3005, HB3033, HB3138, HB3099, HB2849, HB2967, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3396, HB3469, HB2594, HB2776, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB2015, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB5111, HB5446, HB 1181, HB3963, HB2785, HB1661, HB2460, HCR98, HCR92, HCR126
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Higher Education - 02/13/25

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • extremely<00:30:06.600> high<00:30:06.880> State<00:30:07.279> need UMN Morris operates
  • was accepted into the gifted and talented program, which was such a joy for my parents to have an intelligent
  • <01:15:42.360> have<01:15:43.280> um<01:15:43.440> an<01:15:43.600> intelligent
  • <01:15:44.120> and Parents to have an intelligent and gifted kid.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Children and Family Law (01/28/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • 00:38:16.040> Hampshire<00:38:16.920> we<00:38:17.079> also<00:38:17.520> operate
  • <00:38:18.040> our across New Hampshire we also operate our across New Hampshire we also operate
  • So that’s just the practical way that it operates, that this legislature and this committee passed in
  • this<00:44:36.280> legislature<00:44:37.160> and<00:44:37.440> this operates
  • I'm sorry thank you I'm intelligently I'm sorry thank you I'm sorry<01:46:37.840> it's<01:46:
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee met on January 28, 2025, and first heard House Bill 322, which would give a parent paying child support the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on taxes. Representative Barton, the sponsor, argued that because child support is no longer tax-deductible, the paying parent should at least receive the child tax credit. Committee members and later testimony from New Hampshire Legal Assistance raised concerns that the bill would override court discretion, could disadvantage low-income custodial parents, and would not account for cases where child support payments are small or where parents share support unevenly. Several members noted that judges already allocate dependency claims in divorce orders and can modify those orders when circumstances change. After testimony, the committee moved to ITL (inexpedient to legislate) HB 322. The motion was seconded, discussion continued, and the roll call was unanimous in favor of ITL. The committee then placed the bill on consent and ended the executive session on HB 322. The committee next took up House Bill 325, which would eliminate term and reimbursement alimony in no-fault divorces. Representative Barton testified that alimony in those cases was akin to involuntary servitude and should not survive dissolution of the marriage contract. The hearing then moved into questions about whether alimony is meant to compensate a spouse for sacrifices made during the marriage, such as supporting a partner through school or staying home with children, and the sponsor maintained that post-divorce support should not continue as a marital obligation. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 325 is shown.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

Transcript Highlights:
  • The operational cost would be much lower, in the low tens of millions a year. Thanks.
  • Belmont's operating budget is tight.
  • Right now, camera operators in Springfield are job hunting.
  • This decline has translated into nearly a $60,000 reduction in our operating budget.
  • I operate mostly in Franklin County, a very rural community.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee held its second hearing on a large docket of technology, internet, cybersecurity, broadband, and media bills. Early testimony focused on community media funding legislation, with lawmakers and local access advocates arguing that as cable subscriptions decline and streaming grows, revenue tied to cable franchises no longer supports community television and PEG programming. Supporters said community media remains a key source of local news, government meeting coverage, and civic transparency as newspapers disappear or consolidate. A related bill on cable contract oversight also drew support, with testimony that the Department of Telecommunications and Cable is backlogged and should more actively review municipal-provider agreements and report its workload to the committee. Another major topic was a proposal to create a Massachusetts Innovation Fund for state IT modernization. The Alliance for Digital Innovation backed the bill, saying agencies need flexible upfront capital to replace outdated systems and improve cybersecurity, and pointing to the federal Technology Modernization Fund as a model. The witness noted that funding for the state program still needs to be identified. The committee also heard strong support for a bill requiring free broadband in public housing, with Rep. Emmela Goodwin and MAPC describing internet access as essential for jobs, school, telehealth, and civic participation. They said the digital divide in Massachusetts is driven largely by affordability rather than infrastructure, though questions were raised about costs, wiring, and whether all housing sites already have broadband access available at the curb. A substantial portion of the hearing centered on bills to limit addictive social media feeds for minors. Supporters, including lawmakers, parents, teens, and advocacy groups, argued that algorithmic feeds contribute to addiction, anxiety, body image problems, and other harms, and said the bills would restrict surveillance-based curation and overnight notifications while leaving search and followed accounts available. Opponents, including FIRE, CCIA, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, argued the bills would require invasive age verification, threaten privacy and cybersecurity, burden adults’ anonymity, and likely face First Amendment challenges. They also warned the measures could disadvantage smaller businesses and may be unconstitutional based on recent court rulings in other states. The committee also heard support for blockchain-related bills creating a commission, a pilot program, and consumer education efforts, with testimony that Massachusetts has the talent but needs a coordinated state strategy. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/9/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • experience either as SGU or regular force veterans, veterans of the United States military, or intelligence
  • States military, or intelligence services, as well as members with knowledge of the and members that
  • Every operation and bombing mission required CIA approval.
  • fees being paid, about $10,000 to the general fund and $26,000 to the Driver and Vehicle Services operating
  • driver and vehicle services operating driver and vehicle services operating account.<01:23:39.720
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 18th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • We call the sterilized operating support hub at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr.
  • There is a partner that operates the facility. And those are Rio Grande.
  • And I would I would assume that the state-owned hospitals the state operates those hospitals.
  • Contractor that operates our claims administrator program and they're paid per unit of service.
  • So we operate.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Taxes Committee Meeting - 2026-04-23

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill also establishes clear parameters on how the tax operates.
  • The bill also establishes clear parameters on how the tax operates.
  • The bill also establishes clear parameters on how the tax operates.
  • The bill also establishes clear parameters on how the tax operates.
  • ,<02:34:17.760> the business, their home operation, the business, their home operation, the
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (02/04/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • commercial or business as not operating commercial or business Enterprise<00:10:50.399> to<00
  • A condominium is a legal form of real estate ownership and operation.
  • I'm not going to insult your intelligence by reading out the bill.
  • <05:18:04.440> uh Distribution Systems that we operate uh Distribution Systems that we operate
  • perspectives not just the operational perspectives not just the operational perspective<05:20:13.400
Keywords: 1189, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/04/2026 - House Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our child safety system is operating, and to identify ways that it can be improved.
  • Our focus today is how the system operates.
  • And, sorry, in first class, we understand command and control, operational flow and design.
  • Chair, the operational flow and design.
  • This is all the operational flow.
Keywords: 1182, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force Jun 24th, 2026

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force

Transcript Highlights:
  • Federal regulations were loosened significantly in 2024 to allow methadone clinics to operate a little
  • It causes painful suffering, and all you need is a single operation to remove it and save the patient's
  • But what I have personally discovered is that we have so many intelligent scientific researchers studying
  • And within one hour, I could be in an operating room getting a life-saving intervention.
  • Louis, Illinois has a graduated tax that starts at 20% and then goes up to 40% by operator.
Summary: The task force meeting opened with new leadership announcements, including Senator Nick Schroer thanking outgoing chair Representative John Black and naming Representative Del Taylor as vice chair. After some initial technical difficulties with audio and Zoom, members reviewed the task force’s statutory charge under Missouri law: to hold hearings on substance use, explore solutions, draft or modify legislation, and produce recommendations for prevention and treatment. The chair said the goal for this year is to develop concrete legislative ideas for the next session, with hearings focused first on field experts and later on alternative therapies and the Department of Mental Health. Dr. Rachel Winograd gave the first major presentation, describing Missouri’s overdose crisis as increasingly complex and driven primarily by fentanyl, now compounded by xylazine and metatomidine. She said overdose deaths have declined for a third straight year, with preliminary 2025 data around 1,200 deaths, and attributed the decline to a smaller fentanyl supply, wider naloxone availability, and fewer young people entering use. Her main recommendations were to focus on reducing harm rather than trying to eliminate drug use, expand evidence-based medications for opioid use disorder—especially methadone and buprenorphine—improve access to naloxone, and loosen methadone regulations, including take-home doses, the federal 72-hour rule, and broader methadone units. She also emphasized that peer support, housing, transportation, and other practical supports matter, and noted that naloxone can still reverse fentanyl overdoses even when tranquilizers are present. Dr. Heidi Miller, the state medical director, followed with two recommendations: integrate substance use disorder care into whole-person health care and follow the science when considering substance-related legislation. She argued that primary care, maternal health, workforce training, EMS, public health, and methadone access should all be part of a coordinated model, and said reimbursement should support teams rather than isolated providers. She also urged stronger enforcement of parity between behavioral health/SUD and physical health coverage, and highlighted tobacco and alcohol as major, under-addressed causes of death in Missouri. Dr. Doug Burgess then reinforced the need for a coordinated continuum of care, comparing substance use treatment to the seamless system used for heart attacks, and said patients should have standardized assessment, discharge planning from day one, transition coordinators, peer recovery coaches, and better information-sharing between levels of care. Members asked questions about relapse, treatment court, EMS referral barriers, reimbursement, and whether buprenorphine can be started in the field; no votes were taken, and the meeting ended with plans to continue hearing testimony and use it to shape future policy recommendations.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Rep. Dan Wolgamott departing member remarks 5/18/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • chamber because as we continue to dive deeper and deeper into social media videos and artificial intelligence
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Representative Wolgamott delivered a farewell address reflecting on his eight years in the Minnesota House and the meaning of public service. He described his path to the Legislature, thanked colleagues and staff, and emphasized the House as a place where members are trusted to make a difference for their communities. He also spoke about the importance of maintaining a humane, family-friendly, and respectful workplace, especially for staff and members’ families. He highlighted several policy areas he was proud of, including bipartisan COVID-19 workers’ compensation protections for frontline workers, efforts to reduce the special education cross subsidy, and changes to teacher pensions. He also noted bonding and local projects in St. Cloud, such as road improvements, the Herb Brooks Hockey Center, and the Children’s Museum of the MAC. Throughout, he framed these accomplishments as examples of persistence and collaboration across party lines. The address also included extensive thanks to his wife, daughters, legislative assistants, higher education staff, sergeant-at-arms, maintenance crew, chief clerk’s office, and former and current colleagues, including a tribute to former Speaker Melissa Hortman and the Horton family. He closed by reading the Prayer of St. Francis and thanking the people of St. Cloud and the House. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken in the speech.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 11 (1-21-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • /c><00:30:46.000> to House Bill 455, Representative Bant, an act relating to artificial intelligence
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. The Senate then communicated passage of Senate Bills 10 and 28 and requested concurrence. The House also received second-reading reports for several bills, including measures on custody, human sexuality instruction in schools, tax increment financing, death benefits, postsecondary education, and disabled veterans, along with committee reports advancing bills on agriculture, criminal trespass, concealed firearms, human trafficking, sexual performance material involving minors, reading and writing in schools, and educators. The chamber then took up and passed three health-related bills. House Bill 176, on prior authorization, was explained as a bipartisan effort to reduce insurance-related delays and bureaucracy in patient care; it passed 90-1. House Bill 178, on the psychiatric collaborative care model, was presented as a budget-neutral way to expand timely mental health access through primary care settings; it passed unanimously, 93-0. House Bill 280, a Kentucky Board of Nursing cleanup bill and school rescue-medication update, was amended by House Committee Substitute 1 to restore language allowing investigations involving abuse and to update school medication provisions; the substitute and the bill as amended both passed 94-0. House Resolution 35, recognizing January 21, 2026 as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Day in Kentucky, was introduced, taken from committee, and adopted. During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings and events, including a reception for highway contractors and related groups, and several committee cancellations. One member also spoke about a catastrophic fire in Williamsburg, asking for prayers for the community and first responders. The Committee on Committees and Rules then reported referrals for numerous newly introduced bills to standing committees and made changes to the 2026 Committee on Impeachment, removing Representatives Marzian and Donworth and appointing Representatives Watkins and Gentry. The House then adjourned until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026.