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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Apr 17, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- And first up, we have Mia Hunter, Maui County Department of Agriculture, on Zoom.
- My name is Maya Hunter with Maui County Department of Agriculture.
- One of those issues is with the Department of Education and the cost of school meals.
- And one of those is<00:26:54.600><c> with</c><00:26:54.760><c> the</c><00:26:54.840><c> Department</c
- of Education with is with the Department of Education with the<00:26:56.800><c> cost</c><00:26:57.320
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
Keywords:
rangelands, pastoralists, pastoralism, ranching, ranchers, paniolo, livestock, grazing, grasslands, land management, conservation, sustainable agriculture, agriculture, Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, University of Hawaii, ecosystem services, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, Hawaii counties, International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 25 (2-11-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- for</c> Department of Veterans Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs for private<00:07:03.599><c
- </c><00:10:08.399><c> of</c><00:10:08.640><c> Education</c> and the Kentucky Department of Education
- and the Kentucky Department of Education Agriculture,<00:10:10.560><c> sorry,</c><00:10:11.120><c> to
- </c> majority of 51. majority of 51.
- </c> year of our Lord, 2026. year of our Lord, 2026.
Keywords:
Convene 00:00
Senate Message 05:09
Calendar/2nd Readings 05:59
Report of Committees 07:10
Orders of the Day 08:11
HJR 25 08:26
HB 66 11:58
HB 305 16:20
HB 432 22:44
HB 313 27:29
HB 44 30:26
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 34:30
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 42:07
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 43:38
ConC/Rules Report 47:26
Floor Amendments 48:25
Adjournment 48:54, 958, all
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Joint Meeting of Senate and House State and Local Government (3-6-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiNwbov9r5c, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This is a Joint meeting of the House Standing Committee on Local Government and Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government.
Upon adjournment of this meeting the House Standing Committee on Local Government meeting will start.
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:06
Review of 2024 CDBG 00:02:08, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Health Services (1-18-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PITPj_Ygpwo, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00:53 Call to Order & roll Call
00:02:11 24RS HB 174 Discussion
00:10:15 24RS HB 174 Roll Call Vote
00:12:06 Overview of the Mobile Crisis Units
00:45:55 Discussion of Prescription Drugs Used to Treat Obesity
01:22:36 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations
01:23:10 Adjournment, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee (7-18-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hos-vq1LQf4, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Call to Order: 00:00:12
Approval of Minutes: 00:01:02
OEA Annual Report: 00:01:48
OEA District Data Profiles: 00:25:02
Review of Admin Reg. 703 KAR 005:270 – Proposed – Kentucky’s Accountability System: 00:58:00
Other Business: Discussion of OEA Study Topic for 2024: 01:00:02
Adjournment: 01:03:33, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House BR Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance (3-8-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRfrJJC6X9w, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00
ROLL CALL 00:43
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 01:08
DISCUSSION WITH FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES, 01:56
HOLLY JOHNSON, SECRETARY OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET, AND
BRIAN THOMAS, GENERAL COUNSEL ON PROCUREMENT FOUNDATION, MODEL PROCUREMENT
CODE, KY PURCHASING ORDERS, SERVICE CONTRACTS, ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION, AND
PROCESS TIME LINES., 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amend. and Intergovernmental Affairs.(1-22-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- </c> loving kindness to the people of loving kindness to the people of Williamsburg<00:01:39.200><c>
- </c> Cbeck is uh from the University of Cbeck is uh from the University of Kentucky.<00:03:13.840><c>
- We talk about a lot of detailed... principles of elections in Kentucky.
- </c> of Kentucky. of Kentucky.
Summary:
The committee met, established a quorum, and opened with the pledge and prayer. Members then made several brief introductions of interns and guests from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville. The chair also reminded members about microphone use, cell phones, and the 24-hour rule for committee amendments and substitutes.
The sole substantive item was House Resolution 7, sponsored by Representative Hodgson, which set out guiding principles for Kentucky elections. Hodgson described principles including fair and secure elections, accessibility balanced with security, citizen-only voting, stability and uniformity in election procedures, prompt and accurate results, transparency, accountability, and preservation of state control over elections. Members generally supported the resolution; Representative Marzian asked whether Kentucky already follows these principles and raised the issue of low poll-worker pay, while Representative Hancock asked about protecting voter registration data and privacy. Hodgson responded that transparency applies to the process, not personal information, and that Kentucky protects ballot secrecy and voter data.
Representative Chester Burton also asked about election security, and Hodgson said Kentucky’s system relies on bipartisan poll workers and mutual oversight at polling places. Representative Marzian asked whether Social Security numbers are still required for voter registration, and members indicated they are, with a follow-up promised to the committee. The committee then voted 15-0 to pass the resolution with favorable expression. Before adjournment, Hodgson encouraged additional co-sponsors, and the chair noted the committee would likely meet again the following Thursday.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill promotes collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections
- This bill promotes collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections
- The bill allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue an out-of-service order, which prohibits the
- The bill allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue an out-of-service order, which prohibits the
- For example, there's a forensics department under the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
unauthorized aliens, commercial motor vehicles, safety regulations, civil penalties, law enforcement, bail bond, insurance regulation, foreign insurers, financial disclosure, premium reporting, pyramid schemes, consumer protection, fraud prevention, legal affairs, penalties, justice, administrative commission, membership, state attorneys, public defenders
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1300 on education and workforce development for current and former inmates. Senator Claudio explained that the bill is intended to expand collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections to provide training opportunities tied to Florida’s need for CDL drivers. The bill was reported favorably without debate.
Members then considered SB 896 on campus safety, as amended by strike-all and late-filed amendment. The bill would require postsecondary institutions to adopt active assailant response plans, conduct security risk assessments, improve threat reporting and information sharing, and allow voluntary participation in the guardian program; the late-filed amendment removed a prohibition on guardians wearing uniforms. After questions about the firearm-discharge provision near campuses and testimony both for and against, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens, SB 642 on foreign and alien bail bond insurers, and confirmed appointees listed on tabs 10 through 19.
The committee next heard SB 712 on pyramid promotional schemes, which would create a new prohibition and increase penalties while preserving legitimate direct sales plans. Members raised concerns about whether participants in such schemes might themselves be victims, and the sponsor said prosecutorial discretion would distinguish victims from primary wrongdoers; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1224 on rental housing application fraud was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from apartment and realtor groups in support.
In the latter part of the meeting, Chair Martin presented SB 1370 to expand habitual traffic offender status to repeated unlicensed driving, and SB 1712 to create a statewide FDLE counterintelligence and counterterrorism unit. SB 1370 was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1712 drew extensive questioning and public opposition over concerns about broad language, surveillance, and possible impacts on speech and protest, but the sponsor said the unit would focus on protecting the state from adversary intelligence threats and operate within constitutional limits; it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 758 on the Justice Administrative Commission was amended to adjust commission membership and reported favorably unanimously. The committee then recorded additional votes for members and adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It allows the Department of Transportation to fund a portion of vertiport project costs similar to what
- Personal Insurance Federation of Florida. Yes, hi. Thank you, Chair.
- And again, I represent the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida.
- So we write a vast majority of the auto insurance in this state.
- I was kind of curious how insurance handles EVs.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
electric vehicle, EV, battery fire, lithium-ion battery, towing, wrecker service, vehicle storage, submerged vehicle, saltwater damage, fire marshal, fire safety, tow yard, impound, storage fee, administration fee, local ordinance, county ordinance, municipal ordinance, insurance coverage, motor vehicle insurer
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. Senator Harrell described the bill as a framework for vertiports and eVTOL aircraft, but an amendment removed the sales tax exemptions and narrowed the sovereign immunity provisions to vertiports co-located at airports. Supporters said the bill would help Florida lead in emerging aviation technology, while opponents and some members raised concerns about safety, local control, and extending immunity to unproven facilities. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
The committee also considered SB 260 on storage of damaged electric vehicles. The bill, as amended, would allow local governments to set a daily administrative fee of up to three times the normal rate for storing EVs with visible battery damage or saltwater intrusion, reflecting fire-safety spacing requirements. Testimony from insurers, towing interests, and fleet operators focused on whether the fee was justified, whether cleanup language could lead to cost shifting, and whether more data reporting should be required. The amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably.
Members then approved SB 1352, which creates a secure online portal for license plate seizures and related DMV functions, preserves disabled veterans’ plate designations, prohibits license plate covers that obscure plates, and routes online license and ID renewals through county tax collectors. SB 1370 was also reported favorably; it closes a loophole so drivers who never obtained a license can still face habitual traffic offender penalties after repeated offenses. Finally, the committee took up SB 1220, a broad FDOT transportation package. After amendment, it retained provisions on trails, SunTrail, seaports, airports, drone delivery, autonomous vehicle protections, and FDOT coordination on federal funding, while removing the digital driver’s license provision and the rapid rail compact language. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
TX
Bills:
SB 312 , SB 945 , SB 946 , SB 1367 , SB 1861 , SB 2044 , SB 2337 , SB 2403 , SB 2819 , SJR 54
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall ensure inmates are housed in a correctional facility,
- according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
- You are familiar with the fact that the Texas Department of Public Safety was sued by the...
- No one will ever see that great, horrendous, and tragic failure of the Department of Public Safety.
- No family has been able to see these documents from the Department of Public Safety.
Bills:
SB2 , SB3 , SB5 , SB9 , SB10 , SB14 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 5 , SB 9 , SB 10 , SB 14 , SB 16 , SB 18 , SB 34 , SB 6 , SB 7 , SB 8 , SB 11 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 15 , SB 17 , SB 4 , SB1 , SB2 , SB3 , SB5 , SB9 , SB10 , SB14 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB17 , SB4
Keywords:
flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of the Senate will come to order, and the Secretary will call the roll.
- In a House of Nueces, in a House of Hidalgo, have. Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King.
- Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this blessing of being here in this chamber.
- Thank you for the honor of serving your people.
- The Dean of the Senate moves to dispense with the reading of yesterday's journal.
Bills:
SB2 , SB3 , SB5 , SB9 , SB10 , SB14 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 5 , SB 9 , SB 10 , SB 14 , SB 16 , SB 18 , SB 34 , SB 6 , SB 7 , SB 8 , SB 11 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 15 , SB 17 , SB 4 , SB1 , SB2 , SB3 , SB5 , SB9 , SB10 , SB14 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB17 , SB4
Keywords:
flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, Ms.
- . ...departments.
- So I saw that she put it in favor of... ...of the team that she was on.
- Members, I know that all of you agree we have a lot of real crises.
- Substituting the judgment of the majority of the Senate for the judgment of the majority of council members
Bills:
SB 10 , SB 8 , SB 15 , SB 12 , SB 6 , SB 13 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , SB10 , SB8 , SB15 , SB12 , SB6 , SB13 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4
Keywords:
sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, election laws, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, criminal prosecution, jurisdiction, hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture (10-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Transportation saying, "Well, sue us."
- But they know in Department of Transportation that there's no way you're ever going to collect that.
- </c><00:40:08.520><c> that</c> in Department of Transportation that in Department of Transportation that
- The Kentucky Department of Education needs to be more deeply involved.
- </c> Kentucky Department Kentucky Department of<01:12:30.480><c> agriculture</c><01:12:31.560><c> and
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:24
Approval of September 18, 2025 Minutes: 00:02:03
Discussion on the Condemnation of Agricultural Land: 00:03:12
Discussion on the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative: 00:50:00
Adjournment: 01:19:10, 958, all
Summary:
The Joint Agriculture Committee met in October with a quorum present and approved the September minutes. The main presentation focused on condemnation of agricultural land and eminent domain, featuring testimony from Stephanie Barnett of a family-run livestock and farming business in Todd County, with support from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Barnett described a state road project that would take about 29 feet of frontage and affect entrances, fencing, a sign, drainage, a water well, and parking, saying the process involved poor communication, correspondence sent to the wrong address, and limited opportunity to negotiate changes such as a turning lane or relocated entrances. She said the business was not opposed to progress, but wanted the property restored and fairly compensated for the full impact on the operation, not just the land value.
Committee members broadly agreed that eminent domain is sometimes necessary but should be handled with more transparency, communication, and fairness. Several members said the issue affects both rural and urban property owners and raised concerns about fair market value, compensation for agricultural infrastructure improvements, long-term impacts on farm operations, and the cost and delay of litigation. One member asked about the firm involved and suggested hearing from the people responsible for the correspondence problems; Barnett said she would share names after negotiations conclude. Another member noted that the maps had already been drawn before the landowner was brought in and said local meetings and clearer public input could reduce conflict.
Chairman Dossett said he was interested in pursuing legislation for the upcoming session focused on property owner protection, fair treatment, and fair compensation, not just for agricultural land but for all Kentucky property owners. Members discussed possible ideas such as requiring better notice, more public transparency, and accounting for related costs like wells, fencing, drainage, and access changes. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the approval of minutes and the discussion of potential future legislation.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee (12-16-21) Re-Upload
TX
Bills:
HB 505 , HB 1080 , HB 1585 , HB 1593 , HB 1816 , HB 1950 , HB 1985 , HB 2421 , HB 2615 , HB 2713
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
notice publication, alternative media, government transparency, civic engagement, local government, housing finance, residential development, tax exemption, mortgage, suicide prevention, peer support, fire departments, mental health, advisory committee, e-cigarettes, public health, schools, retail regulation, fire department, age limit
TX
Bills:
HB 505 , HB 1080 , HB 1585 , HB 1593 , HB 1816 , HB 1950 , HB 1985 , HB 2421 , HB 2615 , HB 2713
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
notice publication, alternative media, government transparency, civic engagement, local government, housing finance, residential development, tax exemption, mortgage, suicide prevention, peer support, fire departments, mental health, advisory committee, e-cigarettes, public health, schools, retail regulation, fire department, age limit
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 11:00 am
Appropriations - Government Operations Division
Transcript Highlights:
- of it of $4 million, and that... ...doing the reconfiguration of it of $4 million, and that's all within
- We've had approval from the Department of Education, approval of the grant agreements, and we have advanced
- We've had approval from the Department of Education, approval of the grant agreements, and we have advanced
- So we're working through it, and hopeful... ...no longer with the Department of Education.
- This relates to the county social services program in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Bills:
HB1015
Keywords:
Office of Management and Budget, OMB appropriation, state budget, biennial appropriation, North Dakota Century Code, state facility maintenance fund, capital improvements, Capitol building fund, governor's residence, state hospital, mental health hospital, Bank of North Dakota, line of credit, strategic investment and improvements fund, SIIF, new and vacant FTE pool, state employee pay raise, performance-based compensation, guardianship grants, community corrections
Summary:
The Government Operations Division met to review proposed amendments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) budget, with the chair noting the bill would not be voted out that day and would likely be held until the following week for any technical corrections. Members discussed a series of amendments, generally without objection: a $1.5 million appropriation for a pro-life education committee; a $40,000–$45,000 deficiency appropriation for Uniform Laws travel costs; creation of a state deferred maintenance fund with $40 million for deferred maintenance projects; adding the state hospital project to the OMB budget with $200 million from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund (SIF) and $85 million from a line of credit, plus construction management oversight; $110,114 for custodial equity increases; $1 million for a retirement incentive pool; $3 million to cover a shortfall in the new and vacant FTE funding pool; and $4 million for space reconfiguration and rent/moving costs. Prairie Public Broadcasting was also discussed, with a suggestion to change the purpose from local programming to infrastructure and set the amount at $850,000, likely as one-time SIF funding. The committee also heard a heads-up about a possible $180,000 federal reimbursement issue tied to an education grant, but no action was taken on that item.
The committee further discussed a broader amendment to reduce the transfer from the social services fund to the human services fund from $250 million to $232 million, based on DHS needs and available carryover funding. Members also agreed to add emergency clauses to the capital assets, deferred maintenance, and moving/space reconfiguration items. The chair indicated Brady could begin incorporating the discussed changes into a consolidated amendment, while noting there could still be additional items next week. Staff also reported the SIF balance was about $280 million positive, though some removed agency items, including airport grants, would need to be considered.
The committee then reconsidered its earlier action on House Bill 1581 and restored it to its original form at $100,000 after hearing that the funding would support tribal tourism-related events tied to upcoming 2026 celebrations and the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening. A motion for do pass on the bill as originally introduced passed unanimously by roll call. Finally, the committee postponed action on another bill until later that day, directing that revised materials be distributed and that the item be taken up in the afternoon session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, co-chairs and members of the committee, I'm a past chair of the Minnesota Society of CPA Board of
- </c> Tourism Bureau of Chamber of Commerce. Tourism Bureau of Chamber of Commerce.
- This is a bill which was brought to us by Admin to clean up the Department of Administration's state
- </c><01:00:17.840><c> of</c><01:00:17.920><c> Administration's</c> the Department of Administration's
- the Department of Administration's state<01:00:19.960><c> contracting.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree
VT