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DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026

Legislative Oversight & Sunset

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's begin today's meeting by taking a roll call of attendance of committee members.
  • And like the representative mentioned, the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment of massage therapists
  • , the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment of Massage Therapists is projected to grow 32% by 2030, much
  • the Department of Corrections to enhance Department of Corrections policies, ensure system and offender
  • This came out of a joint... Yeah. So we've kind of all there. Yep. Mm-hmm.
Bills: SB295, HB378
Summary: The Senate Legislative Oversight Committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from its April 22 and May 13 meetings, and then heard two bills. HB 420 would modernize massage therapy licensure by allowing the Board of Massage and Bodywork to decide which coursework may be completed in a hybrid format and which must remain in person, while also removing outdated references to a license type the board no longer issues. The sponsor said the change would improve access for students who cannot easily travel or stop working, while preserving public protection through board rules. Public testimony on HB 420 was entirely supportive. Robert Overmiller spoke in favor, and Mackenzie Francis of Alpha School of Massage also supported the bill, citing workforce growth in massage therapy and arguing that hybrid education would expand access, especially for students entering the field later in life. No committee questions or objections were raised. The committee then discussed HB 378, which would continue the Council of Corrections’ partnership with the Criminal Justice Council and avoid the sunset of that arrangement in 2026. Members noted the bill stemmed from a prior Joint Legislative Oversight effort to provide the council with staff support and training. Robert Overmiller again testified in support, and there was no opposition or further public comment. The meeting concluded after discussion of the two bills, with no votes recorded in the transcript.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • about remediation of soil and the conservation of water.
  • raw milk should be limited to monthly sales of 200 gallons of bovine or 100 gallons of raw milk from
  • of what we heard.
  • This bill's clarifying that it will be a problem of the Department of Ag.
  • other types of jobs.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Healthcare Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Healthcare

Transcript Highlights:
  • And of course, I don't think any of us believe that the Alabama Department of Public Health is going
  • /c> And of course, I don't think any of us And of course, I don't think any of us believe<00:02:57.120
  • But we could debate that of whether it's really going to cost that much or not. But...
  • > transparency<00:19:42.160> of again, the lack of transparency of again, the lack of transparency
  • went up astronomically, so you can't just look at the collection of data and say this is going to cost
Bills: HB128, SB297, HB128, SB297
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 4th, 2026 at 10:04 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Matthew Stackpole, on behalf of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, in strong support of Senate
  • Can fill in some of those of which are vacant.
  • of the grid.
  • And now, when the utility rates go up, my cost of power does not go up because I'm protected in the future
  • So rooftop solar can reduce the cost of transmission and distribution upgrades or delay them.
Bills: SB101, SB58, SB55
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • That is one hits the age of of 18.
  • of the first amendment, in violation of of the first amendment, in violation of the<00:30:34.799
  • of at home. of at home.
  • of the day. of the day.
Summary: The House convened, received the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 89 members present, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber approved the prior day’s journal and received notice that the Senate had passed SB 13, 22, 46, 51, and 90 and requested concurrence. On second reading, HB 134 (sexual assault nurse examiners), HB 168 with HCS 1 (voting under the influence), and HR 7 (recognizing guiding principles of elections in Kentucky) were reported. The House also recommitted HB 258 to the Transportation Committee and took up HB 312 for third reading and passage. HB 312, relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons, drew the bulk of the debate. The sponsor argued the bill would allow law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds to obtain a provisional concealed carry license, saying they are adults in other respects, the Second Amendment protects their right to bear arms, and Kentucky should align with other states. Supporters framed the measure as a constitutional rights issue and cited defensive gun use statistics, while one member argued the root problem is family upbringing rather than guns. Opponents said the bill would increase risks in schools and public spaces, pointed to concerns from school district police and SROs, and cited research linking younger age groups and loosened carry laws to higher firearm violence; they also argued the bill would make communities less safe and that no one’s rights would be taken away by voting no. The sponsor said no stakeholder had expressed opposition and clarified the bill would not change where firearms are permitted. The transcript provided does not include the final vote on HB 312.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Jan 12th, 2026

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • hands of the courts.
  • Can you give a little bit of background of why that's happening?
  • Some of the...
  • Some of the things that I'm looking at—adopt a style of dress of a criminal gang.
  • of the department.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several criminal justice bills. SB 50 on Veterans Treatment Courts was amended to clarify that entry into the program requires approval of the state attorney and to make the bill prospective only. Supporters, including veterans advocates and crime survivors, argued the bill would expand access to treatment-focused diversion for veterans with nonviolent charges and service-related trauma. The committee adopted both amendments and reported the bill favorably. SB 52, which creates an exemption from security licensing requirements for unpaid armed volunteers providing security at places of worship, also drew support from law enforcement and faith leaders who said it would clarify a legal gray area for churches; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered SB 436 on felony battery and prison release reoffender enhancements. An amendment was adopted to align felony battery involving injury to law enforcement with the bill’s intent to address the disparity between battery on an officer and resisting with violence. Members discussed concerns about mandatory minimums and the scope of the enhancement, including how it might apply in cases involving older prior offenses or mental health crises, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably. SB 676, which creates graduated penalties for adults who involve minors in animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties for related conduct, was supported by animal welfare advocates and reported favorably and unanimously. Later, the committee approved SB 536 on criminal gang members after adopting an amendment clarifying the definition of gang-related conduct and requiring multiple criteria for gang membership. Members raised concerns about social media, neighborhood association, juvenile application, and overbroad labeling, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at gang-related criminal activity and recruitment, not innocent association. The committee also reported favorably SB 432 on controlled substances, which adds concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I and creates penalties for xylazine products that resemble candy or food and for trafficking in xylazine; SB 524, an FDLE bill updating duties related to medical examiners, training, and complaint service procedures; and SB 590, which tolls the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the crime is known to law enforcement. All of these bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after a final vote correction was entered for SB 524.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • construction of a pipeline.
  • Approximately 178,000 of those jobs were located in the coastal region of Texas.
  • Members, of course, streamlining processes, leveraging technology, and reducing costs are win-win scenarios
  • for all of us.
  • of the application.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • All members of the forum are present.
  • the Gulf Coast Protection Account to be administered by the General Land Office in lieu of SB 795.
  • The Chair lays out as a matter of pending business HB 2970 by Representative Paul.
  • Sponsored by Senator Middleton, Senator Zaffirini moves adoption of the committee substitute.
  • The Chair lays out as a matter of pending business, HB 206 by Representative Craddock.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-10

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's always a fun way of making memories.
  • That is the content of the A2. Okay. Thank you, Chair Cleaborn.
  • The budget funds the offices of the Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce, Minnesota IT, which
  • is commonly called Minute, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Administration.
  • Last day, thank you to all of our committee members.
Bills: HF2783
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Council of Minnesota, Minnesotans of African Heritage, line 8.15.
  • In light of that, I'd like to share a brief acknowledgment of the impact of the proposed budget in front
  • of the committee.
  • This appropriation funds the known costs of operations and maintenance around the capital area for entities
  • costs.
Bills: HF2783
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The program costs are evolving because we continue to try to ramp up the scale of the program.
  • Most of the program costs for the city are just staffing costs to do the coordination and the support
  • The program costs are evolving because we continue to try to ramp up the scale of the program.
  • Most of the program costs for the city are just staffing costs to do the coordination and the support
  • Harvard noted it as one of the most efficient youth intervention strategies for its cost basis.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • of classifications of employees.
  • the cabinets incurring cost savings because of the new work model?
  • get to these for sure. any of the cabinets incurring cost any of the cabinets incurring cost savings
  • /c><00:36:35.400> of because of all of the rest of because of all of the rest of telecommuting
  • /c> And so part of part of the benefit of And so part of part of the benefit of some<00:38:35.320>
Summary: The committee received testimony from Personnel Cabinet Secretary Mary Elizabeth Bailey and Deputy Secretary Robert Long on the state’s telecommuting policy. Bailey explained that telecommuting in the executive branch is governed by a statewide policy requiring eligible employees to work in the office three days a week and telecommute up to two days a week. Eligibility depends first on the position, not the person: public-facing jobs, roles requiring special equipment or insecure document handling, and other duties that cannot be performed remotely are not eligible. Employees and managers must complete training, sign agreements, comply with safety and IT requirements, and telecommuting privileges can be revoked for poor performance or discipline. She said the cabinet audits compliance and that telecommuting has helped maintain services during inclement weather, disasters, and building renovations. Bailey also said about 33% of the workforce is hybrid, 11% telecommutes full-time, and 56% does not telecommute. Members asked about cost savings, eligibility, discipline, and technology requirements. Bailey said she did not have statewide cost-savings figures and referred that question to the Finance and Administration Cabinet. She said employees must have reliable connectivity and appropriate equipment, but there is no fixed broadband speed requirement; if an employee cannot connect, they must come into the office. She also said telecommuting postings indicate whether a position is eligible, and that performance issues are handled through progressive discipline rather than being ignored. Transportation Cabinet officials then described how their agency manages remote work. Deputy Secretary Mike Hancock, along with IT and human resources leaders, said the cabinet follows the executive branch policy and actively manages telecommuting employees through Microsoft Teams, VPN access, daily standups, project tracking, and manager oversight. They said more than 2,600 of the cabinet’s 4,000 employees cannot telecommute because their jobs are public-facing or field-based, while about 35% are eligible to telecommute up to two days per week. The cabinet also has 13 state employees and 94 contract employees working full-time remotely in IT. Officials said telecommuting has improved recruitment and retention, supported emergency response and weather operations, and allowed the cabinet to continue working during storms and other disruptions. Members asked about phone equipment, monitoring, and “mouse jiggler” devices; officials said phones are often forwarded to personal or state devices, Teams shows real-time availability, and managers rely on daily accountability and project management tools to monitor work.