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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 6 (1-13-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, there being 37 members present, a quorum is declared.
- members present, a quorum is declared. members present, a quorum is declared.
- Senate Bill 85, an act relating to Declaring an emergency. Senator Douglas.
- disorder and declaring an emergency. disorder and declaring an emergency.
- appropriation therefore, and declaring appropriation therefore, and declaring an<00:32:52.320>
Summary:
The Kentucky Senate convened with an invocation, pledge, and roll call establishing a quorum of 37 members. The chamber approved the journal from Monday, January 12, 2026, and then moved through routine business including recessing briefly for the Rules Committee and Committee on Committees. The Committee on Committees reported referrals of Senate Bill 7, Senate Joint Resolution 11, and Senate Joint Resolution 27 to Transportation, and Senate Resolutions 25, 28, 29, 30, and 31 to the Senate floor.
Several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on identity documents, youth vaping prevention, local occupational license fees and taxes, healthcare provider credentialing, constitutional amendments on voting and restoration of rights, substance use disorder medication regulations, forcible entry and detainer, coroner response times, special needs trusts, immigration enforcement collaboration, and a resolution recognizing Physician Anesthesiologist Week. The Senate also adopted Senate Citation 001 honoring Shelby County Sheriff Mark Moore as the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Association’s 2025 Sheriff of the Year, and adopted Senate Resolution 14 honoring David Delvin Drake.
A major floor discussion centered on Senate Resolution 10, which honored the victims of the UPS Flight 2976 crash and commended first responders. Senator Herron described the crash, named the victims, and thanked emergency responders and government partners; the resolution was adopted unanimously, followed by a moment of silence. Another extended discussion came from the Senator from Marion regarding the I-69 bridge project, explaining the bipartisan effort behind the project, the push for a federal grant, and the state’s tolling requirements if no grant is secured. The Senate also heard announcements about committee meetings, upcoming receptions, and a film release, and several members requested co-sponsorships on various bills before the chamber adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Zern is declared confirmed in the Senate. Congratulations, Your Honor.
- House Bill 452 is declared passed by the Senate. Senator Townsend.
- House Bill 448 is declared passed by the Senate. House Bill 448 is declared passed by the Senate.
- House Bill 180 is declared passed by the Senate.
- House Bill 134 is declared passed by the Senate.
Summary:
The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote.
Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program.
The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 21 Mar 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- declare the emergency to have passed.
- House, I declare the bill to have passed.
- Rosecrants, I declare the vote.
- Declare the boat, I for nay.
- Declare the vote. ADAi to nay.
Bills:
HR1036, HB2975, HB3026, HB3297, HB2981, HB2978, HB4144, HB1322, HB1818, HB3194, HB3767, HB3342, HB3344, HB4170, HB3287, HB3288, HB4454, HB3264, HB3266, HB3268, HB4095, HB4115, HB4316, HB3530, HB3428, HB4272, HB4273, HB4274, HB3405, HB3406, HB3467, HB3469, HB3931
Keywords:
poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents, age eligibility, towing services, Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Fund, Department of Labor, vehicle storage fees, consumer protection, nonconsensual towing, open meetings
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee REVISED: SB1403 - Added Apr 8th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
A&B Finance Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Kendris declares the vote.
- Representative Kendris declares the vote.
- Representative Schreiber now declares the vote.
- Representative Ley declares the vote of 90 nays. We will declare your bill out as a do pass.
- Declare the vote. With a vote of six 'yays' and three 'nays'.
Keywords:
sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, contractors, charitable purposes, state law, retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, Olympics, funding, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, local businesses, revolving fund, event hosting, sales tax, tax exemption, tax refund, Oklahoma Sales Tax Code
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Um just as majority is declared passed.
- authority to declare, favorable. authority to declare, favorable.
- constitutional majority are declared constitutional majority are declared passed.<01:29:10.880><
- All right, majority are declared passed.
- majority are declared passed. All right. majority are declared passed. All right.
Summary:
The Senate convened, received an invocation from Pastor Shannon Watkins of Souls One Outreach Cathedral in Cumberland, and welcomed several guests and student pages. The chamber also announced the week’s schedule for the final days of session, including likely double sessions later in the week and a possible Saturday hold. Administrative items included the reading of House messages, a favorable executive nominations report that was special ordered for Tuesday, and the introduction of several House bills and Senate bills on the calendar.
The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 841, the Utility Relief Reducing Energy Load Information for Every Family Act. Senators discussed energy affordability, ratepayer relief, utility costs, data center growth, in-state generation, and the role of programs such as RGGI, EmPower, and the RPS. Supporters said the bill provides a comprehensive short- and long-term response, including consumer transparency and low-income relief, while critics argued it did not go far enough and should have included stronger relief or pauses on renewable energy mandates. After debate and several explanations of vote, the Senate passed SB 841 by a constitutional majority, 38-affirmative votes.
Earlier in the session, Senate Bill 213 on state procurement transparency and procedures also passed with 40 affirmative votes. After SB 841 passed, the Senate took up House Bill 1532, a conforming companion to the utility relief measure. The committee offered an amendment to align HB 1532 with SB 841, the amendment was adopted without objection, and the bill then passed on third reading. Senators who explained their votes largely echoed the same themes from the SB 841 debate, with some emphasizing the need for more relief and others stressing the bill’s broader policy changes and regional energy-market constraints.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Anyone wishing to change their vote, please declare it. I call for a vote.
- Declare the vote, Chairman.
- I declare your bill to have passed. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.
- Declare the vote. Aye: 10, Nay: 3. Zero nay. Madam Chair, I declare your bill to have passed.
- Close and declare the vote with six aye and three nay. I declare. Your bill has passed.
Keywords:
memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, SB 2049, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, ODOT, Transportation Commission, surety bond, surety company, performance bond, contractor nonperformance, construction contract, public works, transportation contracts, bond claim, state transportation projects, Title 69, OMES
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I declare the motion to reconsider to have passed.
- I declare Senate Bill 1696 to have passed. Mr. Leader, oh sorry.
- I declare the bill advanced.
- I declare Senate Bill 1672 to have passed.
- I declare Senate Bill Senate Bill 1672 has passed as an emergency measure. Mr.
Keywords:
SB1696, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund, Department of Commerce, economic development, workforce development, community development, relocation incentives, talent recruitment, in-migration, population growth, household relocation, grant program, revolving fund, local government grants, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, economic incentives, residency
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I declare the bill to be advanced.
- I declare the bill to be advanced.
- I declare the bill to be advanced.
- I declare the same to have passed. Senator Dossett is asking him to sit.
- I declare the bill to be advanced.
Bills:
SB1534, SB1473, SB1379, SB1743, SB1769, SB1195, SB1245, SB1420, SB1945, SB514, SB346, SB1593, SB1782, SB1366, SB1497, SB366, SB1895, SB2048, SB2005, SB2006, SB710, SB1480, SB2135, SB2130, SCR16, SB1457, SB1732, SB1317, SB1533
Keywords:
charitable organization, charitable nonprofit corporation, nonprofit corporation, nonstock corporation, 501(c)(3), charitable solicitation, charitable contributions, fundraising, professional fundraiser, professional solicitor, professional fundraising counsel, Secretary of State registration, Form 990, Attorney General enforcement, district attorney, consent judgment, civil penalty, nonprofit governance, board of directors, fiduciary duty
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Transcript Highlights:
- Declare the vote. Sei's zero nay. We declare that bill has passed. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- For a follow-up, who would be the official that would declare the emergency?
- You're unable to declare the bill has passed out of committee.
- With six nays, we have to declare this bill has passed out of committee.
- Let the queue declare the vote. Six nays. We declare the bill has passed out of committee.
Keywords:
2030 census, complete count committee, census outreach, decennial census, enumeration, population count, hard-to-count populations, hard-to-enumerate areas, State Data Center, Oklahoma Census, multilingual campaign, public outreach, school-based outreach, community organizations, minority groups, ethnic minorities, language minorities, self-response rate, census awareness, federal census
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The governor declares a state of July 1.
- And then up to 260 days declared by the legislature.
- <00:35:58.720>
by total emergency to a 60-day declared by total emergency to a 60-day declared - That would declared by the legislature.
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of and the you know the declaration of and the you know the declaration of
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Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing eight ayes and zero nays, I declare Richard Auer to the full Senate body.
- Having received the necessary number of 'yes' votes, I declare the amendments to have passed.
- I declare it to have passed. Turning the chair over to Chairman Green.
- Seeing 10 ayes and zero nays, I declare House Bill 4170 to have passed. Thank you, Mr.
- Seeing 9 aye's and zero nays, I declare Jacob Bull to advance to the full senate.
Keywords:
HB2992, Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma utilities, ratepayer protection, data centers, artificial intelligence computing, AI data centers, cryptocurrency mining, large load customer, electric rates, utility tariffs, cost causation, rate design, public power utility, municipal utility, electric cooperative, investor-owned utility, load growth, interconnection
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances REVISED: HB3851 - Added Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances
Transcript Highlights:
- Declare the vote.
- Declare the vote.
- Having received the majority of votes present, I declare the motion to have passed.
- Declare the vote. Having received the majority of votes present, I declare the bill to have passed.
- Declare the vote. Six aye, my name.
Keywords:
alcohol regulation, retail, recordkeeping, reporting, state laws, HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Mar 4th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Declare the vote. The vote is 11 ayes and one day. We'll report that as due pass.
- Declare the vote. One nay.
- Staff, please close the vote and declare the vote.
- Archeri, Dollens' eye, please close the vote and declare the vote.
- Declare the vote.
Bills:
HB4246, HB4230, HB3617, HB3657, HB2976, HB3391, HB4459, HB4128, HB3989, HB2989, HB4060, HB3145, HB2992, HB3464, HB4246, HB4230, HB3617, HB3657, HB2976, HB3391, HB4459, HB4128, HB3989, HB2989, HB4060, HB3145, HB2992, HB3464
Keywords:
water rights, rural water districts, board members, training requirements, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, right to repair, agriculture, OEM, repair providers, documentation, farm equipment, parts availability, maintenance, labor, employment definitions, agricultural services, Oklahoma Workforce Commission, confidentiality, data access, environmental protection
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Finance Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 04:01 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- I declare the motion adopted. First item on the agenda is House Bill 5438.
- I declare the motion adopted. Further questions of counsel? Discussion?
- Declare the amendment adopted. Chair, recognize the vice chairman. Mr.
- Declare the amendment adopted. Chair, recognize the vice chairman. Mr.
- Declare the motion adopted. Chair, recognize the vice chairman. Mr.
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then considered a series of House bills and committee substitutes. House Bill 5438, dealing with changes to Step 7 of the school aid formula and allowable uses of certain education allocations, was amended to adopt the Education Committee’s changes and then reported to the full Senate. House Bill 4087 creating the West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance was also reported, as was House Bill 4191, which expands child care tax credit eligibility for employer-sponsored facilities and changes subsidy payments from attendance-based to enrollment-based reimbursement; senators emphasized its workforce and economic development benefits. House Bill 5074, which reallocates medical cannabis fund balances and future revenues, was amended to increase the Child Protective Commission pilot funding from $3 million to $5 million and remove proposed ibogaine research funding for Marshall and WVU before being reported. House Bill 5353, regulating virtual currency kiosks and money transmission licensure, and House Bill 5527, creating licensure and oversight for wellness reimbursement program administrators, both received strike-and-insert amendments and were reported. House Bill 5687, which phases down the metallurgical coal severance tax and adds a temporary oil and gas tax reduction with county/municipal revenue adjustments, was amended and reported. House Bill 4418, creating an electronic system for municipal business and occupation tax filing and collection with a 1% administrative fee and a participation threshold, was also reported.
The committee then took up House Bill 4245, the Revenue Rules Bundle, which bundles 26 legislative rules from the Department of Revenue and related agencies. The bundle included alcohol, banking, insurance, racing, and tax rules, with several sunset extensions and repeals of outdated rules; the committee adopted a strike-and-insert amendment affecting a lottery consumer protection rule and a pre-need cemetery company rule, then reported the bill. House Bill 5168, providing a $12 million lottery-funded stream for emergency medical services, was amended to clarify the uses of the funds, rename one fund, require a 30% county match for mental health treatment spending, and create two additional county-based EMS funds; senators described it as a needed permanent funding source for EMS, and it was reported. Throughout the meeting, members generally supported the measures, with some discussion on technical details, funding allocations, and the impact of the bills on local services and workforce needs. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced that Senate House Bills 4004, 4006, and 4009 would not be taken up that day, and the committee adjourned.
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Transcript Highlights:
- With eight aye's and zero nays, I declare George Mason onto the full Senate.
- I declare House Bill 436 to have passed. We don't have cinder yet.
- With 9 aye's and zero nays, I declare House Bill 4484 to have passed.
- That declares the amendment passed.
- I declare it to have passed, turning the chair back to Chairman Green.
Keywords:
electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight REVISION 2: Delayed until 11:30 AM
Health and Human Services Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Declare the vote. 11 yays, 0 nays. Declare the vote. 11 yays, 0 nays. I have 11 yays, 0 nays.
- Declare the vote. 11 yays, 0 nays.
- Declare the vote. Nine yeas, two nays.
- I just declare a vote. Ten yeas, zero nays. Declare a vote. Ten yeas, zero nays.
- Declare the vote. Ten yeas, zero nays.
Bills:
HB2947, HB2964, HB3143, HB3144, HB3342, HB3344, HB3519, HB3522, HB3530, HB3645, HB3647, HB3834, HB4300, HB4422, HB4423
Keywords:
behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, medical records, patient rights, privacy, fees, healthcare access, legal claims, medical marijuana, license transfer, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, moratorium, business regulation, commercial grower licenses, licensing restrictions, agriculture, Medicaid
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I declare the bill to be advanced.
- I declare the bill to be advanced.
- I declare the bill to be advanced.
- I declare the bill to be advanced.
- I declare the bill to be advanced.
Bills:
HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346
Keywords:
tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission
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Transcript Highlights:
- They declared the amendment to be adopted.
- Having received the levinas and ironnas, I declare And about 1476 to have passed.
- Signed by Sayineye and he opposed and declared the amendment to be adopted.
- Having received unanimous consent, I declare Senate Bill 1894 to have passed.
- That declares Senate Bill 1272 to have passed.
Bills:
SB843, SB1733, SB1476, SB1237, SB1410, SB1894, SB1272, SB1204, SB1721, SB1725, SB1735, SB1337, SB1339, SB1461, SB1975
Keywords:
school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, so he called and we declared a disaster or emergency.
- A declaration or flood or fire that didn't involve a more substantial number of counties.
- point because that declaration covered $250,000.
- The governor declared an emergency at some point.
- So had he done a declaration, lifted it 25 days later, and then 10 days later declared it again, lifted
Bills:
HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40
Keywords:
power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties
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Transcript Highlights:
- Haven't received seven aye and zero nays that declare House Bill 3972 has advanced. Thank you, Mr.
- Henry sees seven ayes and zero nays that declare House Bill 3264 to have advanced. Thank you.
- Henry received seven ayes and zero nays that declare House Bill 265 to have advanced.
- And received seven ayes and zero nays that declare House Bill 3497 to have advanced.
- Having received seven ayes and zero nays, I declare House Bill 4421 to have advanced.
Bills:
HB2650, HB2696, HB3177, HB3264, HB3298, HB3321, HB3322, HB3497, HB3499, HB3500, HB3742, HB3845, HB3941, HB3970, HB3980, HB3981, HB4421
Keywords:
probate, estate administration, summary administration, decedent, inheritance, open records, educational records, cybersecurity, student privacy, confidential information, court reporters, salaries, legislation, employment compensation, state administration, Oklahoma, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes