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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 3rd, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • The program, a function of the law enforcement division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, is
  • The City of Columbia in Brazoria County was the site of the first Capitol of the Republic of Texas, from
  • Such notice must include sufficient detail to allow the Department to evaluate the effect of the construction
  • And the bill does not outline a burden of proof that the department must meet or provide any criteria
  • vertical, then we're all in, and we'll let the Department of Parks and Wildlife decide whether you pose
Bills: HB3129 , HB3251 , HB3556 , HB3724 , HB3887
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's the south side of Fent County. Good morning, Mr. Chair and members of the committee.
  • On average, it's 10.4% of the population has some form of dementia.
  • > um</c><00:04:02.159><c> struggling</c> T of thousands of Kian um struggling T of thousands of Kian
  • </c><00:04:08.159><c> of</c> because it will equip the department of because it will equip the department
  • </c> of our loved ones are taken advantage of of our loved ones are taken advantage of in<00:08:50.760
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, passed over House Bill 291, and took up House Bill 479, an act related to dementia training. Rep. Derek Lewis, joined by Rep. Adriel Camel and Mackenzie Wallace of the Alzheimer’s Association, explained that the bill would provide free dementia-specific training for Adult Protective Services workers and help them better recognize and respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and the needs of people with dementia. Testimony emphasized the personal impact of dementia on families, the difficulty of navigating diagnosis and care, and the need to connect families to services. A senator asked about the bill’s data and scope, and Wallace explained that the county-level figures reflected Adult Protective Services referrals and diagnosed cases of Alzheimer’s or other dementia among people 65 and older. She also noted broader public health efforts related to brain health and a federal grant effort tied to those issues. Several members spoke in support, including Sen. Denine, who described his father’s recent death after a difficult period with dementia and said the training would help families and workers identify and respond to the disease earlier. After discussion, Sen. Heron moved the bill, the motion was seconded, and the committee voted 6-0 to pass House Bill 479 with favorable expression. The chair said it should pass on the Senate floor. Afterward, the committee briefly reviewed administrative regulation 921 KAR 2:100 and found it reviewed with no questions. A child care block grant item was also presented for information only, with no questions raised. The meeting then adjourned.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:16:21.279><c> of</c> pool list are with the Department of pool list are with the Department of
  • Aaron Jones, Branch Manager of the Office of State Grants for the Department for Local Government.
  • Aaron Jones, Branch Manager of the Office of State Grants for the Department for Local Government.
  • Department of Education.
  • /c><00:59:46.760><c> Education</c> Department of US Department of Education Department of US Department
Summary: Chairman Hart called the meeting to order, confirmed a quorum, welcomed Representative Rachel Roarx, and the committee approved the February 11 minutes. The committee then moved through its agenda of PSC and related contract items, including a motion to consider the reviewed contracts without objection. One Department of Highways item was deferred when the virtual representatives were not yet available. The committee first took up Kentucky Housing Corporation contracts. Members questioned outside legal services for foreclosures and bankruptcies, why the work was not handled entirely in-house, and how much of the workload and cost it represented. Witnesses said the agency’s need was largely geographic rather than a lack of expertise, that less than 1% of the loan portfolio is referred out for foreclosures, and that many fees are reimbursable through FHA. Both Kentucky Housing Corporation items were approved. The committee then considered a Department for Community Based Services contract tied to a protest and a temporary renewal with PCG. Witnesses said the contract increase was needed to bridge the gap while the protest and RFP process were unresolved, and that the initial vendor received no funds. The committee approved the item, with Senator Douglas explaining his vote as a preference for straightforward answers. The committee also heard a Northern Kentucky University contract for a Workday ERP replacement, including implementation consulting and separate license fees. University officials explained the move from SAP to Workday, the complexity of the systems, and the need for a consulting partner; they said the total effort would span 10 years and that the contract was priced below comparable institutions. After extensive questioning about cost, budget, and value, the vote ended 4-4 and the chair noted the contract would move forward through the Finance Committee if no disapproval motion was made. Finally, the Office of Inspector General presented a contract for culture change training in nursing facilities funded by civil monetary penalties; witnesses said the goal was to improve staff satisfaction, communication, and resident outcomes, and that the CMP fund balance was about $38 million. Discussion also covered survey backlogs and CMS restrictions on the funds, with the item still under review as the transcript ended.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Aug 15th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Father, this is my prayer for today, that we may do all of this with wisdom and courage as we go about
  • your work on behalf of the people of the great state of Texas.
  • The Chair recognizes the Dean of the Senate for a highly privileged motion. Thank you, Mr.
  • President and members, I move that the Senate of the 89th Legislature first called session adjourned,
Bills: SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 4 , SB 5 , SB 6 , SB 7 , SB 8 , SB 9 , SB 10 , SB 11 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 14 , SB 15 , SB 16 , SB 17 , SB 18 , SB 34 , SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB17 , SB18 , SB34
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Aug 15th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas to all whom these presents shall come.
  • the judicial department of state government.
  • be affixed at my office in the city of Austin, Texas, on the 15th day of August 2025.
  • The Dean of the Senate.
  • of the United States House of Representatives.
Bills: SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 4 , SB 5 , SB 6 , SB 7 , SB 8 , SB 9 , SB 10 , SB 11 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 14 , SB 15 , SB 16 , SB 17 , SB 18 , SB 34 , SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB17 , SB18 , SB34
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 21st, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • All of these clients are watching the explosion of AI, and yes, there's a lot of good that comes from
  • of America.
  • That would put plaintiffs' counsel on notice regarding any of the detail. a kind of laundry list of items
  • of each of the payments that the provider had made in the last two years.
  • of parents and children in cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Bills: SB1960 , SB1730 , SB766 , SB2342 , SB2501 , SB2903
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Department of Treasury subgroup called the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, which is otherwise known
  • fill out the annual report, that would notify the Department of Agriculture that the transaction is
  • self-reporting that the outside of self-reporting that the Department<00:44:42.359><c> of</c><00:44:
  • 42.520><c> Agriculture</c><00:44:43.160><c> would</c><00:44:43.359><c> be</c> Department of Agriculture
  • would be Department of Agriculture would be notified<00:44:44.240><c> that</c><00:44:44.400><c> this
Summary: The House Agriculture Committee first spent much of the meeting recognizing the large number of 4-H and FFA students and guests in attendance, with members from several counties introducing their groups and praising the programs for developing future agricultural and civic leaders. Comments emphasized the value of youth involvement in agriculture, leadership, and public speaking, and several members noted their own 4-H or FFA backgrounds. The committee then took up House Bill 356, and adopted a committee substitute before hearing testimony on the revised measure. House Bill 356, sponsored by Representative Carney, would create the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative, expanding the original urban farming concept into broader agricultural education, agribusiness, advocacy, and work-ready skills. The substitute removed the requirement that participants have access to farmland, lowered the age floor from six to five, broadened participation, and established a pilot program with implementation left to Cooperative Extension. Supportive testimony came from a 4-H student and Kentucky 4-H representatives, who described how the program helps youth explore many interests and removes barriers for urban students. Members from both parties praised the bill as a way to reach more youth and strengthen agricultural education. The committee approved House Bill 356 as amended by the committee substitute on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes. The committee then heard House Bill 315 from Representative Sharp, a foreign adversary land bill intended to limit certain foreign entities’ ability to purchase Kentucky land. Before member questions, Tim Shank of the Kentucky Bankers Association testified in opposition to one section of the bill, saying banks already screen borrowers through federal systems and that Section 8’s reference to an Attorney General lien for “actual costs” was too vague. He warned the language could create uncertainty for mortgage holders and potentially affect credit availability for farmers. Representative Sharp said he had just learned of the concern and may need to work with the Attorney General’s office to address it. He also said the bill was largely the same as last year’s version, except for the removal of a leasing-related paragraph, and the committee began discussion of the bill after that testimony.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Of allegiance, introduction of the doctor and nurse of the day.
  • And the peace of God.
  • Arts of Oklahoma.
  • She is the head of the counseling department at a high school.
  • I'm proud of them.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 3rd, 2026 at 08:00 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Current law also requires that proof of residence be provided within 14 days of the arrival date, and
  • One of the main reasons I'm here today because I'm the grandson of a former colonel in the U.S.
  • being made in the House version of this bill, which alleviate a number of those costs.
  • Washington State Association of School Psychologists in support of Senate Bill 6277.
  • Washington's current 35-day policy of allowing for transfers of IEPs and 504s.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Pursuant to Article 5, Section 26 of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, the House of Representatives
  • the Speaker of the House of Representatives and furnished to the Clerk of the House of Representatives
  • the House of Representatives beginning from such time of the oath of office was taken in continuing
  • of Tulsa and executive director of the school of nursing.
  • This past year has been a turnaround year at the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Department. of Defense Education Agency, and that's at the request of the TEA. Thank you, sir. Mr.
  • I would just like to read some of this on behalf of the...
  • The Department of Defense and military families, I'm writing to express strong support for enhancing
  • Substitution of courses? Do they get waived out of courses?
  • We train about half of all of our combat pilots at Sheppard Air Force Base, and about 40% of those every
Bills: HB123 , HB5606 , HB549 , HB2757 , HB4359 , HB5381 , HB1939 , HB123
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Natural Resources May 7th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • On the flip side of this, I think across the state of Texas and part of the messaging for all of us is
  • The FTEs that you mentioned earlier consist of essentially one additional employee in each department
  • Are you seeing any type of industrial use of protests in any other areas of the state?
  • Are you seeing any type of industrial use of protests in any other areas of the state?
  • What parts of the state of Texas are those 9 coming from?
Summary: The Committee on Natural Resources heard testimony on a series of water, utility, and groundwater-related bills. Early items included HB 5693, which would let Drainage District 7 hold board elections in November of odd-numbered years when a countywide election is occurring, and HB 5671, which would update the Johnson County Special Utility District by clarifying board eligibility, allowing bond issuance, and removing redundant TCEQ approval language to reduce costs and delays. Both bills were left pending after brief testimony from bill sponsors and local witnesses. The committee also heard SB 1504, which would update the Gulf Coast Authority to allow video-conference participation in meetings, and SB 1302, aimed at closing a TCEQ permitting loophole that allowed dischargers with prior denials or suspensions to reapply through an automated process without meaningful review. SB 2692 drew substantial discussion: it would change the signature threshold for outside-city-limits customers appealing municipal utility rates to the PUC by customer class. Valero supported the bill as a way to avoid requiring large-volume users to gather signatures from unrelated residential customers, while the City of Corpus Christi opposed it, arguing that lowering the threshold to one customer could trigger expensive appeals costing $500,000 to $1 million. A PUC witness said such cases are increasing and that the agency would need additional staff under the fiscal note. SB 790, creating a simplified PUC complaint process for small water and wastewater billing disputes, and SB 1663, expanding TCEQ notice requirements for nearby residents when groundwater contamination is discovered, were also heard and left pending. Additional bills included HB 3115, clarifying that the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District cannot require meters on exempt domestic or livestock wells; SB 1055, raising the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District’s production fee cap from 1 cent to 7 cents per 1,000 gallons; and SB 1625, requiring private water and wastewater utilities to report cybersecurity incidents to TCEQ and DIR. The committee then took up pending business and adopted a substitute for SB 7, which made several changes to water fund use, eminent domain coordination, and EDAP-related provisions, and voted 10-0 to report it favorably. The committee also adopted a substitute for HB 2347, a county water conservation program bill, and reported it favorably 9-1. HB 5675 and SB 2476 were each reported favorably 10-0. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:04:17.519><c> our</c> number of Kuckians, nearly 90% of our number of Kuckians, nearly 90% of
  • of it kind of uh over time they kind of it kind of dwindled<00:27:50.320><c> away.
  • , a number of private and public and hybrid groups out of Florida and Huntsville, Alabama.
  • <c> of</c> uh University of Kentucky College of uh University of Kentucky College of Medicine<01:23:27.360
  • of the impacts of some of the all of the impacts of some of the Medicaid<01:38:30.719><c> issues</c>
Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs May 6th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Consumers lose billions of dollars and file tens of thousands of complaints with the Federal Trade Commission
  • Consumers lose billions of dollars and file tens of thousands of complaints with the Federal Trade Commission
  • It may need some clarification in the language about the Department of Corrections reentry, but that
  • The Department of Corrections reentry, but that as well I think is important.
  • of his.
Bills: SB147 , SB414 , HB220 , HB750 , HB799 , HB827 , HB952 , HB953
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) May 15th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair lays out S.J.R. 60 as a matter of pending business.
  • The chair lays out a matter of pending business.
  • No, no, no, this is the city of Conroe, city of Conroe parking downtown reserved for this spot, reserved
  • the House bills passed out of this committee.
  • All right, just as a matter of pending business...
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government met with a quorum and took up a series of pending bills, mostly local-government measures. Early action included final committee approval of Senate Bill 1633 and S.J.R. 60, followed by Senate Bill 3038 and Senate Bill 3045, both reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also considered House Bill 24, adopted a committee substitute, and reported the substitute version favorably; House Bill 2025 was likewise reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Members then handled several companion and local bills, including House Bill 2713 as the companion to Senate Bill 1331, which was reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 3348, House Bill 3370, House Bill 3505, and House Bill 4506 were each reported favorably, with no objections to local-and-uncontested placement. House Bill 5424 passed on a 6-1 vote, and House Bill 5652 passed with one present-not-voting, both also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted substitutes and reported House Bill 3687 and House Bill 4205, though both were later reconsidered because the wrong script had been read. After reconsideration, House Bill 3687 and House Bill 4205 were each re-voted and reported favorably to the full Senate, with both placed on the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 3071 was also reported out on a 5-2 vote after adoption of a committee substitute. The meeting ended with no further business and the committee standing at recess subject to the call of the chair.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Local Government.(6-23-26)

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • According to the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's 2024 comprehensive survey, Kentucky
  • Sheriff Chris Flynn is the most recent graduate of the Department of Criminal Justice Training, and he
  • Montgomery County Fiscal Court for fiscal year 2027 has a total budget for our Sheriff's Department of
  • And according to the numbers from the Department of Criminal Justice Training and the Office of the State
  • Training</c> Department of Criminal Justice Training Department of Criminal Justice Training and<00:38
Bills: HB339