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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 6 (1-13-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- staff and equipment and endeavored to staff and equipment and endeavored to put<00:19:18.720>
- Fire Arson Bureau, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, and the National Transportation Safety Board
- While a city and a commonwealth remember and mourn for those lost in this tragedy, While a city and a
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and resolutions to appropriations and resolutions to appropriations and revenue - To Health Services: House Bill 178, House Bill 192, House Bill 280, and House Joint Resolution 24.
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Convene 00:00
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 00:55
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 11:09
Motion to Act on HR 21 15:13
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 23:52
ConC and Rules Report 29:29
Adjournment 31:04, 958, all
Summary:
The House opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 96 members present. Routine business followed: absent members were excused, the rules were suspended to allow co-sponsorship and vote modifications, and the journal from January 12, 2026 was approved. No bills were taken up on second reading, and there were no committee reports or orders of the day at that point.
During announcements, members recognized the Frederick Douglass High School cheerleading squad for winning a state title, and several members noted visits or upcoming events involving Kentucky firefighters and fire chiefs. Multiple committee meeting notices were also shared, and House Bill 244 was withdrawn by its primary sponsor. The clerk then read a long list of newly filed bills and resolutions covering topics including pharmacist reimbursements, immigration enforcement, housing, identity documents, sex-based classifications, school choking prevention, local minimum wages, rental property, labor standards, wages, veterans issues, homelessness prevention, real property appraisers, jury duty, paramedic education, adult performances, sanctuary policies, charitable gaming, court costs, National Guard benefits, child care coverage, and several resolutions.
The chamber then considered House Resolution 21, honoring the victims of the UPS Airlines Flight 2976 crash in Louisville and commending first responders. The sponsor described the crash, named the victims, and detailed the extensive multi-agency response. The House opened the board for additional co-sponsors, observed a moment of silence, and adopted the resolution without objection. Afterward, the House recessed briefly for Committee on Committees and Rules Committee meetings, then received committee referrals for numerous bills to standing committees. No floor amendments were introduced, and the House adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- to look at public safety in this context and see if we can make improvements.
- to look at public safety in this context and see if we can make improvements.
- to look at public safety in this context and see if we can make improvements.
- to look at public safety in this context and see if we can make improvements.
- safety, as I am a resident and I raised my entire family here in Montgomery and I have my entire career
Bills:
SB118, SB203, HB420, HB414, HB363, HB405, HB261, HB263, HB327, HB348, HB228, HB282, SB273, HB7, SB296, SB199, SB47, SB204, HB80, HB11, HB192
Keywords:
bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, Baldwin County, local bill, education funding, school tax, privilege license tax, county tax revenue, municipal school board, Baldwin County Board of Education
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Culture, Recreation & Toursism May 1st, 2025 at 10:05 am
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill represents a critical step in protecting wildlife and improving driver safety in the state
- safety.
- We are actively taking steps to improve the safety of Texans and wildlife alike.
- Texas needs a Wildlife Corridor Action Plan for the safety of communities and wildlife.
- The lack of protection means that harvest information collected by the Department of Health and Welfare
Keywords:
wildlife corridors, animal-vehicle collisions, HB5259, licensing, concurrent resolutions, cultural significance, Senate Bill 1247, public safety, environmental conservation
Summary:
The meeting of the committee centered around significant legislative measures, including several bills aimed at enhancing wildlife safety through the establishment of wildlife corridors and licenses for outdoor activities. Key discussions highlighted House Bill 5259, led by Vice Chair Flores, which proposes a wildlife corridor action plan to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in Texas. This bill is crucial given Texas's alarming rate of wildlife-vehicle accidents, and testimonies from supporting members emphasized the need for action to protect both wildlife and public safety. Furthermore, Senate Bill 1247 was brought forward, simplifying the non-resident hunting license system to improve compliance and conservation funding. The committee also addressed multiple concurrent resolutions recognizing towns for their cultural significance, reflecting a broader commitment to community identity and heritage.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine constructing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill, focusing on United States Secretary of Transportation's perspective. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- reminder of why the department's top priority is and must always be safety.
- And I would argue that these rules and regulations are at the expense of Americans. that their health
- And then highway safety priorities like truck parking and wildlife crossings could also be eligible.
- on safety. we were talking about aviation safety and so today we all know how important safety is and
- Access and Equity These investments have helped, as I mentioned, safety.
Keywords:
surface transportation, infrastructure reauthorization, bipartisan collaboration, safety, federal programs, funding challenges, bureaucracy, transportation needs, critical projects, public testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the development of the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Discussions centered around key principles aimed at improving the safety and reliability of the transportation network, reforming federal programs for efficiency, and addressing the diverse transportation needs across various states. Members emphasized the importance of bipartisan collaboration to streamline processes, eliminate bureaucratic delays, and ensure timely funding for critical infrastructure projects. There were also notable conversations about specific projects and funding challenges, reflecting the urgency for action and commitment to modernizing America's infrastructure.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- their staff, and family.
- , TESTED, AND SHAPED BY YOUR INPUT AND YOUR ENGAGEMENT.
- SAFETY.
- TO LEAN IN AND OFFER HELP.
- and read twice by title, and upon its adoption, lay HCR 1289 be on the table.
Keywords:
property insurance, insurance reform, housing, healthcare, public education, public safety, budget reform, tax policy, government accountability, taxpayer protection
Summary:
The Florida House of Representatives convened for the 2025 Regular Session. Speaker Perez delivered opening remarks emphasizing collaborative governance over personal priorities, announcing no House Bill 1 to focus on collective work. He outlined key policy areas including property insurance reform, with plans for subcommittee hearings and subpoena powers to investigate insurance company practices and potential accounting irregularities. The Speaker called for meaningful reforms in housing, healthcare, education, and public safety, while challenging budget subcommittees to find recurring revenue savings rather than relying on temporary tax holidays. The session will focus on government accountability, waste elimination, and taxpayer protection. Governor DeSantis requested to deliver the State of the State address on March 4th, which was approved through concurrent resolution.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- safety.
- remain silent and express our full support in terms of our efforts to build on the NOAC mental health
- And it would be enforced, and it's been enforced.
- and the NEC, and that's what they're trying to do.
- Responsible for that, as well as from a fire and safety provision. But we just don't know how.
Keywords:
wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence will come to order.
- The chair calls Megan Lavoie and Steve Bresnan.
- Good morning, Chairman Leach and members. My name is Megan LeVoy.
- Today, one of them is an amicus letter that Amy Bresnan and I sent to the Third Court of Appeals and
- So what this proposed amendment would do, and Mr.
Bills:
HB16
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 9/11/20 1:00pm
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwVWYCflfRI, 2026-07-02T01:22:44+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, The special committee will be meeting with the following:
1:00 p.m. Department of Education
Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent
Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Ms. Deborah Kobayakawa, Chair
2:30 p.m. Department of Health
Dr. Janet Berreman, Kauai District Health Officer
Mr. Edward Mersereau, Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Services Administration
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Dr. Victoria Fan, Assistant Professor
Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/hearingnotices/HEARING_SCOVID_09-11-20_INFO_.PDF
Also streaming LIVE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiSenate/posts/10158193261111141, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of the committee, Texas Water Code 16.343 and local government.
- Government Code 232.0013 were enacted with good intentions to ensure development in rural areas and to
- These tracts are also magnets for illegal dumping, overgrown vegetation, and safety concerns for surrounding
- It's a chance to finally connect neighborhoods, build roads, extend utilities, and provide public safety
- I learned later that... they were a limited purpose jurisdiction for the point of building code and that
Bills:
SB1079, SB1243, SB1504, SB1579, SB1708, SB1844, SB1851, SB1879, SB1921, SB1951, SB2237, SB2238, SB2406, SB2407
Keywords:
SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- and, and that's right, because you're not allowed.
- And so it, it is trying to say things like you shouldn't drive and, and walking is not reasonable.
- Biking and walking, do things like produce good heart health and reduce the amount of pollution and the
- And so we want these vehicles. This is, and this is it.
- I have exactly one safety concern and one mode transportation limitation, which I think is prudent and
Bills:
SB 1079, SB 1243, SB 1504, SB 1579, SB 1708, SB 1844, SB 1851, SB 1879, SB 1921, SB 1951, SB 2237, SB 2238, SB 2406, SB 2407
Keywords:
SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And so while for the safety of children.
- most vulnerable neighbors have access to health care and health coverage.
- We have health care and health coverage.
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Health - We regulate the code and the parts of code used to hack bank accounts.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas both the boys' and girls' teams achieved an undefeated 2026 season and earned the titles
- Is this circumventing food safety and handling.
- We're not the intent and I'm not altering the food safety rules that currently exist in the Homemade
- Are these individuals going to be subjected to the restaurant industry standards for food safety and
- And Mr.
Bills:
HB2894, HB3418, HB3415, HB3413, HB3414, HB3416, HB3417, HB3419, HB3420, HB1739, HB1752, HB1979, HB2941, HB2992, HB3075, HB3086, HB3177, HB3269, HB3278, HB3279, HB3497, HB3644, HB4432, HB3720, HB3849, HB3882, HB3919, HB3941, HB4118, HB4141, HB4268, HB4342, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434
Keywords:
HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Brandy is a nationally board-certified nurse, school nurse, and public health leader serving students
- Brandy is a strong voice for student health and public health advancement across our state.
- It will be a state-designated health information exchange that Comes in and does the training.
- The question I have is in the medical coding, how is this going to be coded and how is this going to
- And it doesn't add to the quality of care; it simply adds to the billable codes on your bill.
Bills:
HB2894, HB3418, HB3415, HB3413, HB3414, HB3416, HB3417, HB3419, HB3420, HB1739, HB1752, HB1979, HB2941, HB2992, HB3075, HB3086, HB3177, HB3269, HB3278, HB3279, HB3497, HB3644, HB4432, HB3720, HB3849, HB3882, HB3919, HB3941, HB4118, HB4141, HB4268, HB4342, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434
Keywords:
HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas both the boys and girls teams achieved an undefeated 2026 season and earned the titles of
- It begins on page four, where it says that they must complete and pass food safety training from a list
- Is this circumventing food safety and handling?
- We're not, the intent, and I'm not altering the food safety rules that currently exist in the homemade
- Are these individuals going to be subjected to the restaurant industry standards for food safety and
Bills:
HB2894, HB3418, HB3415, HB3413, HB3414, HB3416, HB3417, HB3419, HB3420, HB1739, HB1752, HB1979, HB2941, HB2992, HB3075, HB3086, HB3177, HB3269, HB3278, HB3279, HB3497, HB3644, HB4432, HB3720, HB3849, HB3882, HB3919, HB3941, HB4118, HB4141, HB4268, HB4342, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434
Keywords:
HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development
Summary:
The Senate began with ceremonial recognitions for several student groups and community visitors, including Carl Albert High School’s boys and girls swim teams, the Lady Titans basketball team, and the Choctaw High School speech and debate team. Senators and coaches highlighted the teams’ state championships, academic achievements, and perseverance, and the chamber also welcomed visiting groups from Aline, Owasso, and Tulsa County. After the presentations, the Senate returned to general order and took up a series of House bills.
Among the measures considered, House Bill 3720 expanded the Local Food Freedom Act by raising the gross annual sales threshold for local food establishments from under $75,000 to $250,000; it passed 39-4. House Bill 3849 updated the Oklahoma mentoring children of incarcerated parents program and passed 42-1. House Bill 3882 created a revolving fund for industrial and lake access improvement projects and passed 33-9, then also passed the emergency clause 39-4. House Bill 3919 reduced county free fair association boards from nine members to five to address quorum problems and passed 45-0. House Bill 3941 codified a pay raise for a court secretary and passed 45-0, including its emergency clause. House Bill 4118 updated the family caregiver tax credit and passed 44-1. House Bill 4141 removed the sunset on the statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator position and passed 45-0.
The chamber also debated several policy bills more extensively. House Bill 4268 created a growth-based teacher compensation program using Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Funds and restored a $5,000 stipend for national board-certified teachers; it passed 45-0 and its emergency clause also passed 45-0. House Bill 4342 allowed prior instances of domestic violence or abuse to be admitted as propensity evidence in court, with supporters saying it would help interrupt the cycle of abuse and opponents raising due process concerns; it passed after debate. House Bill 4428 required public pension plans to base proxy voting decisions solely on financial considerations, and House Bill 4429 required proxy advisors to disclose when recommendations were not based on financial analysis; both passed after debate, 35-8 and 37-7 respectively. Two Rule 7-9 motions to pull House Bills 4422 and 4423 from committee and place them on general order failed by recorded vote. The Senate then announced Denim Day for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, noted a few final reminders, and adjourned until April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
WY
WY
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- slash the health coverage and programs that people rely on.
- will get tripped up by the red tape and lose their health care.
- struggling with mental and behavioral health challenges.
- And it is the biggest health insurer for mental and behavioral health care for Minnesotans and Americans
- and is able to manage her mental health.
Keywords:
Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations
Summary:
The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- request your approval, uh, and just as a special note, my uncle and aunt were, uh, my.
- My father's sister was a student at TSD, and they met there and married and lived in Laredo and were
- and distribution utility.
- We urge you to support SB 1036 and stand with Texas families and responsible contractors.
- Um, can still be served by that city and it, so this just really cleans up that area and, and provides
Keywords:
residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a pro-consumer bill, and I'm happy to answer any questions and reserve the right to close.
- Chair and members. SCR32 aims to honor and recognize Justin.
- The Chair calls Mark Stover and Sarah Ramone. Thank you. Lower and Storage Association.
- It's time to tighten up regulations, expand consumer trust, and ensure safety measures are in place.
- We urge you to support SB 1036 and stand with Texas families and responsible contractors.
Keywords:
residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- risks for the people involved uh safety risks for the people involved and<00:14:00.160>
safety and safety planning needs to be done. and safety planning needs to be done. - and vitality fiscally about the health and vitality fiscally of<00:29:23.039>
the <00:29:23.200 - This impacts the health and vitality of our state.
- <00:34:37.359>
and fraud fiscally impact the health and fraud fiscally impact the health and
Keywords:
Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID
Summary:
The committee first approved minutes from February 19 and February 26, while skipping the February 24 minutes because of a drafting error that would be corrected later. It then took up House File 3676, a Safe at Home program bill described by Rep. Nash as arising from a constituent’s dangerous identity exposure and intended to tighten protections for participants, including allowing emancipated minors to enroll. Testimony from the Secretary of State’s office explained that the bill would clarify who may apply for a minor, require proof of guardianship, strengthen court findings before a participant’s physical address can be disclosed, increase penalties for harmful disclosure, prohibit discrimination based on participation, require state agencies to designate a Safe at Home contact person, allow use of the Safe at Home card as proof of residence for certain ID purposes, and require judge training. Members raised concerns about federal compatibility, constitutionality of court-related provisions, and the need for a fiscal note on the felony penalty. Several sections were noted as being removed or modified in a later engrossment, and the committee voted to re-refer HF 3676 to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.
The committee then heard House File 3683, which would direct the state budget forecast to include the estimated cost of fraud. Rep. Nash argued that fraud is a significant but unquantified drain on state resources and said the bill would adapt existing forecast language used for inflation to track fraud costs. Minnesota Management and Budget Deputy Commissioner Anna Mingi testified that fraud is unacceptable and that the agency works to prevent and detect it, but said the twice-yearly forecast is not the right tool for this kind of retrospective analysis. She explained that if fraud is identified, the forecast would reflect reduced spending through program integrity actions rather than a separate fraud-cost line item. The bill was moved and referred to the general register after a roll call was requested.