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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, & Judiciary (1-13-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, and Judiciary for the 2026 regular session
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Keywords:
00:10 Call to order and Roll Call
01:06 Information Items and Introduction of Kentucky Court of Justice
03:02 Discussion of Interpreter State and National Contractor Rates
06:35 Discussion of Certifications
08:44 Discussion of AI use in Interpretation
13:56 Software Service Initiatives
16:47 Data Security and AV system Upgrades
24:38 Drug Court Issues
28:43 Discussion of Jefferson County Record Storage
35:33 Boyle County Courthouse Construction
39.26 KY State Police Driver Testing
45:22 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The subcommittee heard a budget overview from the Kentucky Court of Justice focused on mandated services and several growth items in the judicial branch budget. Court officials said the requests were driven by legal and contractual obligations, including higher contractor rates for court interpreters and IT support, annual software-as-a-service costs, and upgrades to the court’s audiovisual record system (JAVS). They also discussed local facilities needs tied to Jefferson County lease space and the Boyle County Courthouse, though the bulk of the presentation centered on the court’s technology and service-delivery costs.
Members asked detailed questions about interpreter services, including whether services are provided in person, by phone, or by Zoom, and whether Kentucky could train and certify more local interpreters instead of relying on contractors from around the country. Court officials said the certification process is rigorous, that the branch is working with the National Center for State Courts on an apprenticeship program, and that they believe Kentucky may have flexibility to develop state-level certification if it meets court needs. They also said they are exploring technology and AI tools for translation, but have not found a solution that reliably handles complex courtroom context. Representative Sharp asked whether cases had been delayed for lack of interpreters; officials said they could provide aggregated data later.
The court also described its major IT modernization effort, including a statewide case management system, e-filing, and maintenance of many legacy applications. Officials said contractor rates need to be raised to compete for skilled labor during the implementation phase, but that those costs should decline once the new systems are fully built and only maintained. They explained that part of the request covers three SaaS initiatives: ongoing subscription costs for existing systems, annual fees for the CaseWorks system used in pretrial and specialty courts after federal grant funding ends, and adoption of DocuSign to streamline invoicing, procurement, and contract execution. In response to questions from Representative KC Carney, they said cybersecurity is taken seriously, that they recently conducted a tabletop exercise, and that some risk shifts to cloud vendors under contract, though no separate cybersecurity line item was included.
A substantial portion of the discussion focused on the JAVS audiovisual court-record system. Court officials said not all courtrooms are on the same version, and they want funding to bring all locations up to the current version and prepare for version 9, which they said would standardize the system statewide and support the official court record. When asked about costs, they said each upgrade can cost about $70,000 to $80,000 per system, that they aim to upgrade about 50 per year, and that the request reflects the need to keep pace with a four-year refresh cycle. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Housing
Keywords:
SB2069, Hawaii housing, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, equity pilot program, housing affordability, homeownership, first-time homebuyer, for-sale housing, transit-oriented development, TOD, transit-oriented development zone, bus route, bus stop, critical workforce housing, health care workers, educators, law enforcement, correctional officers
Summary:
The House Housing Committee opened its Friday morning hearing by noting potentially catastrophic flooding on the island and acknowledging that some members were absent helping their communities, so quorum for voting was uncertain. The committee then heard testimony on several housing-related measures, with most bills drawing support from housing agencies and community organizations and little or no opposition in the room.
On SB 2069 SD2, SB 2177 SD2, and SB 2342 SD2, witnesses largely supported the measures. HHFDC supported SB 2069 and SB 2177, and HPHA supported SB 2342. For SB 2342, HHFDC raised concerns that the bill would alter the Qualified Allocation Plan outside the normal open, public process required by federal law and could exclude stakeholders; Kathy Charities echoed those concerns and also objected to changing point allocations in ways that could raise rents and weaken long-term affordability. Members questioned HHFDC about how the QAP is normally updated, the meaning of the point system, and whether a legislative working group could mandate changes; HHFDC said recommendations would still need public hearing and board approval.
The committee also heard SB 2060 SD2, which would create a mixed-income subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund. HHFDC said the subaccount would likely use tier-two funds, estimated at about $100 million total, to support mixed-income projects above 60% AMI, citing Front Street Apartments as a possible example. Members asked about project selection and funding needs. On SB 2544 SD2, OHA opposed the bill’s Chapter 6E-related exemptions and mandatory review timelines, arguing that burial review protections should not be weakened and that the SPEED Task Force process was a better venue for streamlining. The sponsor later clarified that the bill was not meant to eliminate the 60-day review process but to make the deadline clearer.
For SB 3011 SD1, which concerns public housing and pet ownership, HPHA and several humane organizations supported the measure, saying it would help low-income residents and seniors keep pets and benefit from animal companionship. HPHA explained its existing pet policy, including deposits, monthly fees, and restrictions, and said the requested funding would support ADA-accessible pet areas and related administration. Finally, on SB 2061 SD2, HCDA supported the bill while OHA opposed it unless protections for Hawaiian Crown and Government lands were strengthened. Committee members questioned the project’s 60/40 split between income-restricted and market-rate units, the 10-year owner-occupancy restriction, and the procurement exemption; the sponsor said the exemption was tied to a real estate transaction and that the project would still use 103D-like solicitation procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several items were left for later action because quorum was uncertain.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll be limiting public testimony to three minutes.
- And it's folks watching at home, the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee can take public comments on
- For discussion today if you're interested in doing if you're interested in submitting a public comment
- When you've selected notice, scroll to the very bottom of the website information to public comment.
- , county public infrastructure projects.
Bills:
HB769 , HB2132 , HB3383 , HB3792 , HB5431 , HB5682 , HB5677 , HB5678 , HB5680 , HB5681 , HB5683 , HB5684 , HB5685 , HB5686 , HB4078
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
environmental regulation, sustainability, business compliance, state oversight, local control, pollution, renewable resources, grant program, neighborhood organization, pedestrian infrastructure, Texas Department of Housing, financial assistance, neighborhood organizations, grants, urban development, safety, public safety, housing development, low income housing, tax credits
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee on the administration has established an electronic public comment process for all Texans
- All public comments submitted through the portal will be posted on the electronic legislative information
- Directions on how to submit public comments on the portal can be found in today's hearing notice.
- The public comments portal has been opened and we'll close upon adjournment of this hearing today.
- Department of Homeland Security, and other public and private agencies. private partners.
Bills:
HB 1105 , HB1527 , HB1787 , HB1972 , HB2081 , HB3296 , HB3976 , HB4071 , HB4234 , HB4438 , HB4701 , HB5092 , HB5150 , HB5180 , HB5265 , HB5333 , HJR203
Committee:
House Higher Education
Keywords:
tuition exemption, paramedics, higher education, laboratory fees, emergency medical services, peace officers, criminal justice, law enforcement, degree programs, public institutions, HB 1787, HPV, human papillomavirus, college health, university health, student health, public health education, prevention program, screening, early detection
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/2/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
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- Some cities have used HOA mandates as a way to shift public infrastructure costs like streets, curbs,
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- I did have one clarification because we do have the public listening.
- And so, um, I'll be voting services.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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- >> Is there any further public testimony in >> Is there any further public testimony in the
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Committee:
House Education
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- confirms that Washington no longer has the fewest State Criminal Justice Training Commission confirms
- This public-private effort will enable us to provide high-quality early learning to our state's most
- Background checks are critical to maintain public safety.
- National parks and national museums recognize military service; I believe state government should as
- By 10 a.m. tomorrow to be released in the electronic bill book and public by 7 p.m. tomorrow.
Committee:
House Appropriations
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- We have three bills scheduled for public hearing.
- Thank you very much, and service to our students.
- That closes the public hearing on House Bill 2142.
- I have two children who are also in public school.
- That closes the public hearing on House Bill 2369.
Committee:
House Education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a full agenda today, with a public hearing on three bills and then a 30-minute work session on
- And thank you for your service. Any questions for Nancy?
- One is emergency services. Two is aerospace education. And three is the cadet programs.
- Thank you so very much, and thank you for your service. Any questions or comments?
- I'm the Deputy Director of the Washington State Wine Commission.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 13th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, that will conclude the public testimony on House Bill 2203 and the public hearing.
- But what about the intelligence service and the security service part?
- It says foreign military, intelligence service, or security service.
- It says foreign military, intelligence service, or security service.
- There is no excuse for hiding when you're doing public service.
Committee:
House Community Safety
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, each public witness will be given two minutes after the invited witness testimony to provide
- The first one that I think the public will be extraordinarily happy with is Senate Bill 8, which will
- Public school accountability system from the business community, and SB 8 really hits the mark.
- This time the chair will open up public testimony and call the following witnesses: Dr.
- Okay, with no further public testimony, public testimony will close.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Government Affairs May 31st, 2025 at 09:00 am
Government Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- public comment to topics within the jurisdiction of this committee.
- As a reminder, members of the public can provide public comment in person or telephonically and may submit
- public comment up to 24 hours after the meeting.
- If you are calling in today for public comment, dial 669-906-833.
- We have no callers for public comment. Thank you.
Committee:
Assembly Government Affairs
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- You remember this bill by Representative law relating to participation in re-employment services as a
- This data is stored in the Texas Child care availability portal and is accessible to the public online
- Uh, members of committee substitute includes language recommended by the Texas Workforce Commission to
- The current, um, incentive that is there with Texas Workforce Commission.
- Testify on behalf of the Texas Workforce Commission. You are, uh, neutral on the bill.
TX
Committee:
House Agriculture & Livestock
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- defense services from 5% to 7%.
- It allocates 10% of the revenues for public defense services to cities and provides an alternate distribution
- prior to adopting a resolution to consult with the public hospital district. public hospital district
- It also explicitly excludes from the definition of retail sale any services provided by a public agency
- It also explicitly excludes from the definition of retail sale any services provided by a public agency
Bills:
SB6147 , SB6082 , SB5862 , SB5882 , SB6323 , SB6346 , SB6162 , SB6256 , SB6220 , SB5650 , SB6343 , SB6113 , SB6211 , SB6114 , SB5898 , SB6347 , SB6244 , SB5868 , SB5762 , SB5988 , SB6194 , SB6246 , SB6223 , SB6052 , SB5828 , SB5954 , SB5963 , SB5909 , SGA9306
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
grocery establishments, closure notice, consumer rights, local businesses, student financial aid, financial aid fraud, higher education, college enrollment fraud, fictitious students, ghost students, enrollment fraud, aid integrity, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, AI fraud, fraud prevention, Washington State, legislative audit, JLARC, full-time equivalent
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- I should be happy, but I have to limit my services because we only have five staff plus me.
- I should be happy, but I have to limit my services because we only have five staff plus me.
Keywords:
workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, paid leave, small employers, employment law, Minnesota Statutes, workforce development, HF4569, Minnesota Paid Leave Law, protected leave, seasonal employee, seasonal worker, hospitality, hospitality industry, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer certification
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> employees from harassment by the public. employees from harassment by the public.
- Next we have Ed No, executive director for the Hawaii State Public Charter School Commission, in support
- Dian Goya, urgent learning program director on behalf of Ednome State Public School Commission, who's
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Committee:
House Labor
Keywords:
military families, family leave, qualifying military exigency, Hawaii Revised Statutes, financial support, Hawaii National Guard, civil-military program, education, collective bargaining, exemption, SB3251, Hawaii public safety, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol, law enforcement hiring, state employment ban, police powers, Department of Law Enforcement, DLNR
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- new constitution or a package of amendments, recalling delegates would be meaningless because their service
- They all were given a commission, a guideline to stay within.
- One gentleman from New York left because he thought the convention was exceeding his commission.
- The other guys that stayed did exceed their commission.
- bill would exclude that because we believe that there should be new construction affording these services
Keywords:
Arizona political parties, precinct committeeman, precinct committeemen, proxy voting, party bylaws, county committee, state committee, qualified elector, election administration, political party rules, precinct representation, adjoining precinct, county party meeting, proxy attestation, notary public, witnesses, transitional housing, military veterans, grant program, housing services
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 19th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair opens up public testimony on HB 1275.
- Public testimony is closed. Chair lays out...
- Service for interested parties.
- AgriLife Extension Service.
- Hearing none, public testimony is closed.
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Keywords:
agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, honey production, beekeeping, food safety, local regulation, bovine producers, dairy farms, permits, bovine tuberculosis, public health, wildlife management, disease prevention, alert system, Texas A&M, white-tailed deer, public safety