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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Research Commission (10-1-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Mills here. >> Senator Neal. >> Senator Thomas, here. >> Senator Wilson here. >> Senator
- >> Senator Givens, Senator Mills, Senator Neal, Senator Thomas, Senator Wilson, Senator Wise, Senator
- >> Senator Mills, >> Senator Mills, >> Senator<00:01:57.040><c> Neil,</c> >>
Summary:
The Legislative Research Commission was called to order, a roll call established a quorum, and the commission approved a motion to adopt the June 18, 2025 minutes with specified exceptions, approve new business items A through K, and accept and refer communications items 1 through 52. The motion was seconded, a roll call vote was taken, and it passed unanimously among those present.
During new business, a member provided a brief update on planning for the upcoming SLC conference in Lexington, noting that the schedule is still preliminary and that contracts are being signed. The member said the host committee is still raising funds, with about $2.25 million remaining to be raised by next summer, and thanked President Stivers and Speaker Osborne for their efforts.
No questions were raised about the conference update, no additional new business or communications were offered, and the commission then moved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned without objection after a second was noted on the motion to adjourn.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Mar 19th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, we are severing the last tie that puppy mills have to the Commonwealth.
- Behind that phrase, puppy mills are practices that are as cruel as they are unacceptable.
- The life of many pet shop animals can be summarized like this: you go from puppy mill to broker, to pet
- of this bill are the pieces that prohibit the public... ...are the pieces that prohibit the puppy mill
- Puppy mills and kitten mills are inhumane, period.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (1-14-26)
Natural Resources & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Mills, here. >> Senator Neal, here. >> Senator Webb, here. >> Senator West, Senator Wheeler
- > Senator Maiden >> here, >> here, >> here, >> Senator<00:01:28.880><c> Mills
- </c> >> Senator Mills >> Senator Mills >> here, >> here, >> here, >&
- Senator Mills. Hi. Senator Neal. Hi. Senator Webb. Senator West. Hi. Senator Wheeler. I.
- >> Senator<00:09:59.680><c> Mills.</c> >> Senator Mills. >> Senator Mills.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- And let's be clear, the indications are clear that these puppies are coming from commercial puppy mill
- It's to address the puppy mill pipeline and with the amendments, I'm happy to support the bill.
- Ready when you are Thank you, Chair Flora I'm proud to present AB 519 another part of the the puppy mill
- As noted, brokers are acting as middlemen for puppy mills where animals often endure inhumane conditions
- In truth, they are often middlemen for puppy mills operating in states with weak oversight.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- President and Senator, we have never had, to my knowledge, this certification with any of our mills,
- or if it was, maybe it was way back when we had some very large mills.
- President, so we've had mills. I know there used to be a lot more mills.
- President, it would be up to the operation and the owners of the mill.
- If the... owners and the operators of that mill wish to do that, then they would seek to receive the
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 20 January, 2026; 2:30 PM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:27:08.799><c> and</c><00:27:09.039><c> value</c><00:27:09.440><c> added</c> attract new mills
- A recent example is the Huber OSB mill in Knoxubee County that will be online in the fall of '26.
- In the last five years, in fact, Mississippi has added 10 new mills or mill expansions to the state,
- </c> fact, Mississippi has added 10 new mills fact, Mississippi has added 10 new mills or<00:30:39.360
- 40.720><c> state</c><00:30:41.360><c> with</c> or mill expansions to the state with or mill expansions
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Sitting with me today is former Senator Fred Mills, and I'll defer my time to Senator Mills so he can
- This would supersede, and this is what Senator Mills was talking about.
- Senator Boudreau, Senator Mills, two of my favorite people, I would say.
- Senator Mills, welcome back.
- Okay, we're on Senator Mills, T. Fred, my brother. Yes. Well, y'all famine and me.
Bills:
HB387, HB673, HB947, HB975, HB1102, HB1228, HB1229, HCR66, SB102, SB165, SB280, SB291, SB326, SB521
Keywords:
engineering, land surveying, construction, state fire marshal, plan review, security cameras, abandoned property, blighted structures, property management, digital assets, abandonment, custodian, escheatment, blockchain, cryptocurrency, unclaimed property, state treasurer, Department of Public Service, statutory entities, public administration
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Services (3-3-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The response was that Senator Mills was correct.
- thank you Mr chairman uh on the Mills thank you Mr chairman uh on the very<00:15:23.320><c> back</c>
- Senator Mills explains his vote.
- <00:43:23.920><c> how</c><00:43:24.160><c> about</c> Mills how about Mills how about I<00:43:25.920><
- Senator Haron, Senator Mills, hi. Senator Nemes, hi.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 132, a health care conscience-protection measure. Supporters said the bill would protect health care professionals from being forced to participate in procedures or services that violate sincerely held religious or ethical beliefs, while explicitly excluding emergency care. They argued it would help recruit and retain providers, preserve ethical integrity in medicine, and has worked in several other states. Supporters also emphasized that the bill is aimed at procedures or services, not at denying care based on who a patient is, and noted that the bill includes a civil cause of action to give it enforcement teeth.
Several supporters described personal experiences. A nurse said lack of conscience protections affected her career choices and limited her path into women’s health. Dr. Warman said he had requested not to perform anesthesia for abortions and later chose non-narcotic pain management because he objected to heavy opioid prescribing, saying conscience protections allow professionals to practice responsibly. Senators asked about examples, the bill’s scope, whether it could be used to discriminate, and which states have similar laws; Mississippi, Florida, Montana, Ohio, South Carolina, and Arkansas were named. Questions also focused on the bill’s civil enforcement provisions and whether it could be used against patients based on identity or religion.
Opponents warned the bill was overly broad and could allow refusals of care by a wide range of health workers, including clerks, ambulance drivers, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians. Dr. Karen Abrams said it could lead to denial of birth control, Plan B, blood transfusions, and other care, especially in rural areas with few alternatives, and could worsen Kentucky’s provider shortages. David Conway said the bill lacked patient protections, could increase delays and discrimination, and could prevent reassignment of objecting staff. The chair noted there were seven people signed up in opposition, limited testimony to two minutes each, and said the committee would return to the bill after hearing additional opposition and other pending bills.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:45 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So she mentioned the steel mills, the manufacturing, pulp mills, things throughout the state of Washington
- There are over 14 mills closed, Mr. President. Over 2,000 direct union jobs.
- My late grandfather worked at the plywood mill in Astoria, Oregon.
- In 1992, that mill was closed and moved overseas, actually.
- I also toured our paper mill.
Summary:
The Senate considered and passed several bills, many of them after moving substitutes and suspending the rules to advance them directly to final passage. Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035, dealing with access to voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters, was described as a civic engagement measure that would require county auditors and the Secretary of State to work with federally recognized tribes and explore a secure voting portal. Supporters emphasized outreach, access, and helping overseas and disabled voters; opponents raised concerns about online voting security, paper ballot integrity, and emerging technologies. The bill passed 38-19.
Substitute Senate Bill 6034, which statutorily establishes the Governor’s Office on Indian Affairs, passed unanimously 49-0 after supporters said it would formally anchor an office that has existed for decades and better reflect the state’s government-to-government relationship with tribes. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6247, on school district financial management and training, also passed 49-0 after an amendment was adopted to delay implementation and clarify funding for training. Supporters said the bill would help school boards, superintendents, and ESDs identify districts sliding toward financial distress and improve fiscal oversight.
The Senate also passed Senate Bill 5922, giving school districts more flexibility to transfer unused school bus depreciation funds when declining enrollment means replacement buses may not be needed, and Senate Bill 6278, requiring ongoing review of teacher and principal preparation programs so training better matches classroom needs; both passed with broad support. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6246, concerning emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the Climate Commitment Act, drew the most extended debate and passed 27-22 after a striking amendment was adopted and a proposed reporting amendment was rejected. Supporters said it creates a framework for future emissions allowance reductions while protecting jobs and competitiveness; opponents warned it would drive mills and other industrial employers out of Washington. The Senate also passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5906, the SAFE Act limiting ICE access to non-public areas of schools, colleges, health care facilities, daycares, and similar sites without a warrant, after adopting amendments related to model policies and union notification; supporters framed it as a safety and due process measure, while opponents called it an attempt to obstruct federal law enforcement. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5905, addressing PERS membership for certain port workers in federal railroad retirement plans, passed 49-0 as a technical pension fix.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 41 Apr 15th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's the county, which is 75% chargeable, so there's one mill differential because you take the four
- The other is a school building fund, which are five mills spread throughout the school district.
- So when you combine 25% of the county for mill plus the five mills for county school, the school district
- mills, there are six constitutional mills across the state of Oklahoma.
- And what that does, though, is on the valuation of those constitutional mills.
Bills:
HR1051, HR1048, SB2074, SJR39, SJR47, SB1983, SB444, SB1503, SB1561, SB592, SB1501, SB1946, SB1567, SB1833, SB2026, SB904, SB2178, SB1651, SB1558, SB1565, SB1553, SB1257, SB65, SB1749, SB1242, SB1642, SB640, SB667, SB1436, SB1484, SB1562, SB1794, SB1644, SB1533, SB933, SB1555
Keywords:
livestock, judging, Oklahoma State University, championship, agriculture, military children, recognition, community support, military families, April 15, pharmacy benefits managers, reimbursement, healthcare, prescription drugs, cost regulation, property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session, Day 3 (1-8-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Howell, Senator Maiden, Senator Maize Bledsoe, Senator McDaniel, Senator Meredith, Senator Mills
- Senator McDaniel, Senator<00:04:49.840><c> Meredith,</c><00:04:51.199><c> Senator</c><00:04:51.600><c> Mills
- ,</c><00:04:52.880><c> Senator</c> Senator Meredith, Senator Mills, Senator Senator Meredith, Senator
- Mills, Senator Neil, Neil, Neil. >> Senator Neas, >> Senator Neas, >> Senator Neas, >> Senator Nun,
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- and Onshape, both electrical and mechanical engineering skills, and are trained to use 3D printers, CNC
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a very full public hearing on the first Education Committee hearing of the session, with testimony taken on a large slate of bills, especially H. 650/S. 436 and related measures. The chairs explained the hearing rules, including two-minute testimony limits, live streaming, written testimony, and accommodations for interpreters and disabilities. The committee first heard extensive testimony on H. 460/S. 436 and later H. 650/S. 436, bills to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for all children, including immigrant students, English learners, and students with disabilities. Witnesses included parents, advocates, educators, attorneys, and state officials, many of whom described fears caused by federal policy changes and argued that Massachusetts should codify protections for school enrollment, special education, interpreter services, and due process in discipline cases. The Attorney General’s office, Mass Advocates for Children, Lawyers for Civil Rights, MIRA, the Children’s Law Center, the Disability Law/advocacy community, and others all urged favorable action, while committee members asked questions about Plyler v. Doe, manifestation determinations, interpreter qualifications, and how the bill would mirror or preserve existing federal protections at the state level.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 702/S. 460, establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program, which was supported as a way to expand STEM opportunities and help schools fund robotics programs. Representative Sweeney also testified on H. 713, a bill to support student participation in 4-H programming by allowing excused absences similar to those for athletics and other sanctioned activities; members noted bipartisan support and the bill’s long history. The hearing then moved to H. 543/S. 417, a recess bill requiring at least 30 minutes of free-play recess for K-8 students. Supporters included the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the League of Women Voters, educators, and parents, who emphasized recess as important for physical health, social-emotional development, attention, and academic performance, and noted that unequal local policies create disparities across districts. Several witnesses also tied recess to broader concerns about student well-being and screen time. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee simply received testimony and closed testimony on the bills as it moved through the agenda.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You're the largest hardwood mill in Texas? That's correct.
- How many miles does your mill take wood from?
- I know a lot of landowners that send hardwoods up to your timber mill.
- But to potentially lose the mill, I mean, we're talking about affecting private landowners that have,
- I would like to also point out that they're not just the biggest mill; they're the biggest employer in
Bills:
HB1523, HB2109, HB2694, HB3525, HB3898, HB4646, HB5188, HB5219, HB5320, HB5651, HB5655, HB5659, HB5662, HB5672
Keywords:
aquifer conservation, Class V injection well, environmental regulation, groundwater protection, municipal water supply, temporary prohibition, water management, reservoir construction, state water plan, Texas Water Code, environmental impact, Brazoria Drainage District, commissioners, elections, vacancies, resignation, HB 3525, North Texas Groundwater Conservation District, groundwater permit, permit amendment
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The millage rate is 9.5 mills. They have a half a mill. It's 9.5 mills. They have a half a mill.
- They generate $807,000 off of a full mill value. They're at 9.8 mills. I could go into Holmes or...
- Per mill, $3 million, it's going to impact Levy 9.1. I've got Lafayette at 10 mills.
- It is one mill generates less than $5 million. It is one mill generates less than $5 million.
- Those that couldn't, the Hamiltons, the Lafayets, they're at nine mills, ten mills. They can't.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Services (2-26-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Mills. Senator Nemes present. Senator Rawlings here. Vice Chair Richardson here.
- Senator Mills, aye. Senator Nemes, aye. Senator Rawlings, aye. Vice Chair Richardson, aye.
- Senator Mills, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Senator Berg, thank you for this bill.
- thank you Mr chairman cator Berg Mills thank you Mr chairman cator Berg thank<00:14:43.120><c> you</
- </c><00:34:31.280><c> hi</c> Senator Haron hi Senator Mills hi Senator Haron hi Senator Mills hi Senator
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 27, as amended by committee substitute, which would create a Kentucky Parkinson’s disease research registry. The sponsor said the substitute was developed with UK, U of L, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and Parkinson’s in Motion to better define a movement disorder center, add Parkinson’s experts from both universities to the advisory committee, require automated reporting, and delay implementation until 2027. Testimony emphasized the need to track diagnoses and testing while protecting confidentiality and allowing people to opt out. The committee adopted the substitute and then voted unanimously to pass SB 27 with a favorable expression.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 93, dealing with hearing aid coverage for children. A parent described the high cost of hearing aids for her son and the financial burden created by insurance limits, while a pediatric audiologist explained that early identification and treatment improve language outcomes and that families can spend about $30,000 on hearing aids from birth to age 18. The committee substitute removed adults from the bill and added an in-network requirement for pediatric audiologists, along with a replacement interval consistent with Medicaid guidelines and repair/loss coverage provisions. After questions about costs, replacement timing, and insurer practices, the committee voted unanimously to pass SB 93 with a favorable expression.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 153, a transparency and due-process bill concerning Medicaid prepayment review. The sponsor and witnesses from Addiction Recovery Care and Frontier Behavioral Health said prepayment reviews can be imposed with little notice or explanation, disrupt cash flow, and burden rural and smaller providers; they argued the bill would require clearer notice, reasons, and timelines without stopping legitimate reviews. Members asked about managed care organizations, contract issues, and whether the bill would conflict with existing agreements, and the sponsor said it would not. After discussion and an explanation of vote from Senator Douglas, the committee voted to pass SB 153 with a favorable expression.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Mar 25th, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- The original community was called Kings Mill.
- he applied to the Postmaster General with an application for a post office with the name of Kings Mill
- Our old feed mill is also a Jimmy Zumwalt, who is an entrepreneur.
- But he has our old feed mill from MFA as well over there.
- With the Cal Bell, the caboose, the feed mill that the Zumwalts have done, the Rock Island Trail, the
Summary:
The Special Committee on Tourism met with a quorum and first went into executive session, where House Concurrent Resolution 36, honoring Josephine Baker Day, was moved do pass. Vice Chair Allen spoke in support, urging bipartisanship and respectful conduct, and the resolution was approved 10-0. The committee then moved into public hearings.
House Bill 3420, sponsored by Representative Sassman, would designate Bland as the “Silver City of the Rock Island Trail” to highlight the town’s namesake, Richard Parks Bland, and encourage tourism and economic development. Witnesses supported the bill, emphasizing Bland’s railroad history, its connection to silver coinage, and the potential for trail-related tourism. No opposition was offered.
The committee then heard House Bill 3408, which would designate Bland and Bell as Rock Island Trail communities, and House Bill 3407, which would name Bell the “Cowbell Capital of Missouri.” Supporters described both measures as ways to promote the Rock Island Trail, bring visitors to small towns, and boost local businesses, schools, and recreation. Testimony also highlighted Bell’s large cowbell attraction and the communities’ local food and events. No witnesses testified in opposition to either bill, and the hearing concluded with adjournment.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/21/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> purpose of downstream hydropower or mill purpose of downstream hydropower or mill purposes.<01:56
- were mill workers at the Hannidustin were mill workers at the Hannidustin wool<02:56:22.479><c> factory
- And they'll do the send it to the mill.
- </c><04:47:24.320><c> and</c> uh send loads to a different mill and uh send loads to a different mill
- </c><04:47:34.240><c> and</c> the wood and bringing it to a mill and the wood and bringing it to a mill
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
May 13, 2025 - 02:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, I also want you to keep in mind, Walton County is running at one of the lowest mills in the entire
- Holmes County collected $9 million total at a 9.5 mill rate, so we're at the top of the thing.
- And I say all this to say there's not a one-size-fits-all, because I've got one who's got a low mill
- but a lot of cash, and I've got one with a high mill and no cash.
- Now, I also want you to keep in mind, Walton County is running at one of the lowest mills in the entire
Summary:
The Select Committee on Property Taxes met for a listening session focused on a presentation by Amy Baker of the Joint Legislative Office of Economic and Demographic Research on local government revenues and expenditures. Baker reviewed statewide financial data for counties, municipalities, and independent special districts, using 2018-19 as a baseline year because it was stable and pre-COVID. She explained that counties rely heavily on taxes, with ad valorem taxes making up about 73% of county tax revenue and about 24% of total county revenues statewide, while municipalities rely more on charges for services and have a lower statewide ad valorem share of about 14.7%. She also noted wide variation across local governments, with some counties and cities highly dependent on property taxes and others using them minimally or not at all. Special districts were shown to be very different from counties and cities, with hospital-related revenues and expenditures dominating many of them, while water management districts were more reliant on ad valorem taxes and focused expenditures on the physical environment.
Baker also summarized expenditure patterns: counties spent the largest share on public safety, while municipalities spent the largest share on general government services, followed by physical environment and public safety. She emphasized that local government structures vary widely and that the committee should study what characteristics are associated with greater property tax reliance. She said the next research steps would be to extend the analysis through later years, including the COVID and inflation period, and to examine institutional and legal factors that shape local fiscal structures. Members asked about unfunded mandates, fuel taxes, reserves, school taxes, millage rates, and how property taxes relate to specific services such as police and fire. Baker said the current analysis did not yet account for mandates or school taxes and that further work could examine links between revenues and expenditures, commercial versus residential tax burdens, and other factors.
After the presentation, members reported back on local meetings with counties and municipalities. Several described large differences in millage rates, revenue mixes, and the impact of any property tax changes on fiscally constrained counties versus larger, wealthier ones. Concerns were raised about how local governments would replace lost revenue, especially for public safety and emergency response, and members discussed the need to consider both revenue replacement and ways to rein in spending. The co-chairs said the committee would continue gathering information, send members follow-up homework and requests for panel suggestions, and invite additional input from constituents, stakeholders, and local governments. The meeting ended with no votes or formal actions beyond adjournment.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (04/21/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
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- I don't know why we talk about mills. I don't know why we talk about<02:12:25.520><c> mills.
- Why can't we just talk about mills.
- So so yeah, the mill is the more Yeah.
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 13 (1-23-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:06:32.800><c> Senator</c><00:06:33.199><c> Neil,</c> Senator Mills, Senator Neil, Senator Mills
- >> Senator<00:14:54.560><c> Mills,</c> >> Senator Mills, >> Senator Mills, >>
- Hi, >> Senator Meredith. >> Senator Meredith. >> Hi, >> Hi, >> Hi, >> Senator Mills. >> Senator Mills
- >> Hi, >> Hi, >> Hi, >> Senator<01:12:29.520><c> Mills.
- </c> >> Senator Mills. >> Senator Mills.