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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The chief clerk will report the House files and give them their first reading. >> Introduction and first
- reading of House Files 3669 through 3748. >> First reading.
- Hearing no these motions first.
- First of all, >> Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- And first of >> Thank you, Madam Speaker.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (8-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The first thing that comes to mind is about how much is that, right?
- They have to give their first preliminary estimate by the end of September.
- First is a SNAP administrative cost.
- So they they have a a a a graded right?
- The first step is what I just described as the state review process.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
FY 2025 Budget Close Out 00:02:55
Impressions of H.R. – 119th Congress 00:28:15
SNAP Payment Error Rates 00:37:05, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first established a quorum, approved the July minutes, and recognized Jennifer Hayes of the Department of State Budget Director for her retirement and long service. Secretary Hicks then presented a review of fiscal year 2025 closeout for the general fund and road fund, explaining that the general fund ended with a $313 million surplus and the road fund with a $61 million surplus. He attributed the general fund result to strong corporate income and LLC tax receipts, investment income, and lower-than-budgeted spending, while noting that individual income tax and sales tax underperformed estimates. He also described how the general fund surplus was allocated, with $62 million used for necessary government expenses and $251 million deposited into the budget reserve trust fund, which remained at historically strong levels. For the road fund, he said the surplus would be deposited into the Department of Highways construction account, and he highlighted record motor vehicle usage tax receipts despite lower motor fuels tax revenue due to a rate decline.
Members asked questions about the pass-through entity tax, delayed filing deadlines, THC beverage sales, and income tax collection from undocumented workers. Hicks said the pass-through entity tax remains difficult to model because of timing issues and the first year’s unusual filing pattern, and that staff are still working with the Department of Revenue and other states to improve forecasting. He said the delayed filing deadline likely would not require a major restatement and that any related receipts would still be counted in fiscal 2026. On THC beverages, he said the issue would be considered in the next forecasting cycle. On the undocumented-worker question, he said withholding may capture some of the revenue but referred broader collection efforts to the Department of Revenue.
The committee then shifted to an overview of the federal reconciliation act’s potential impact on the next biennial budget, with Hicks and Commissioner Lisa Dennis focusing on Medicaid and SNAP. Hicks said the Congressional Budget Office estimated roughly $900 billion in federal savings over 10 years, driven in part by work or community engagement requirements for the Medicaid expansion population and limits on state-directed payments. He emphasized that CMS still must issue regulations to define how the state-directed payment reductions will be calculated, making the exact fiscal impact uncertain. He referred members to a prior Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board presentation for more detail, and the discussion remained informational with no votes or formal actions taken on the federal changes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/13/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
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- First the Oh, and a quorum is present. First thing<00:00:38.720><c> is</c><00:00:38.840><c> me.
- The first<00:22:11.280><c> is</c><00:22:12.040><c> Mr.</c> first is Mr. first is Mr.
- </c> our first conversation of many. our first conversation of many.
- And least expensive road, first of all.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (9-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, as you can see from our first slide, uh, we announced our first logo and tagline in late July.
- Um, first of all, bingo.
- He asked his first question: explain to his colleagues what that is. assisted wagering.
- Uh, the first two notices of funding opportunity were issued in October 2024.
- The first of the in the future.
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from its August 21 meeting and then received an update from Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation leadership on implementation of Senate Bill 299 and House Bill 566. Jamie Eids and staff described the agency’s new structure after charitable gaming was brought under the corporation, including new divisions, staffing, banking, payroll, insurance, procurement, and reporting systems. They also unveiled the corporation’s new logo and tagline, and said the transition had been designed to avoid interruption for charities, licensees, and racing operations.
A major focus was the fee structure required by House Bill 566. Eids outlined current licensing fees across racing, sports wagering, and charitable gaming, compared Kentucky’s fees with other states, and recommended keeping the status quo for one more year because the agency has only recently brought all three components fully in-house. Members asked about whether charitable gaming had harmed veterans’ groups or other nonprofits, whether any revenue should be transferred back to the state, and whether the charitable gaming licenses cover one-off raffles as well as standing operations. Eids said she had not heard complaints, said the licenses include all such activity with some exemptions, and agreed to look at the question of future transfers.
The committee then heard from Melissa Combs Wright on pari-mutuel wagering and Hannah Sims on sports wagering. They reported continued growth in historical horse racing, more than $11 billion in total pari-mutuel wagering in fiscal year 2025, over $10.5 billion in HHR wagers, and about $161 million in pari-mutuel tax revenue, with most of that supporting the general fund and horse-breeding development funds. They also said sports wagering has generated nearly $5 billion in wagers since launch, $73 million for the public pension fund, and more than $2 million for problem gambling services, while expanding to 13 retail locations and 92 additional sports events. Members raised concerns about players being cut off after winning, the lack of local government revenue sharing from gaming facilities, and the growth of computer-assisted wagering; the witnesses said they were reviewing CAWs and that Kentucky does not license poker rooms through the corporation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And I want to first thank. Senator Lambert for all of his efforts to get the balance right.
- Texas would be the first state to go down the road of doing this and have its state-level support. if
- Pre-K to 12th grade.
- This is not a First Amendment issue.
- First, this bill is named the Texas Border Enhancement Act.
Bills:
HB256, HB1308, HB1554, HB1743, HB2308, HB2351, HB2858, HB3676, HB3784, HB4312, HB4552, HB4823, HB4852, HB5007, HB5010, HB5520, HB5524, HCR19, HB256, HCR19
Keywords:
E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #28
Transcript Highlights:
- No, because for the first time ever, Representative Justin Wilmeth is running caucus.
- I guess it's not as interesting as that first one. I don't know if I can tell you.
- The Senate amended the bill to require AI education for all students in specific grade levels and contains
- First, I'd like to recognize the unofficial name of this, which is the Nick Cooper Act, for students
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #28
Transcript Highlights:
- No, because for the first time ever, Representative Justin Wilmeth is running caucus.
- See, I guess it's not as interesting as that first one. I don't know if you tell you.
- The Senate amended the bill to require AI education for all students in specific grade levels and contains
- First, I'd like to recognize the unofficial name of this, which is the Nick Cooper Act, for students
Summary:
The committee heard concurrence and Senate-amendment explanations on a series of House measures. HCR 2001 would place a constitutional question before voters on election-related changes, including limiting voting to U.S. citizens, banning foreign national election contributions, requiring government-issued ID, and allowing ballot tabulation at the voting location; supporters described it as an election-security and faster-counting measure, while members noted possible county costs and the need for future appropriations if approved. HB 2305 on private towing was described as a statewide response to predatory towing, with Senate changes delaying local rate updates and creating a study/reporting framework for towing enforcement. HB 2321 would require DCS to place security freezes on children’s credit records, but the Senate removed the appropriation. HB 2397 revised HOA/condominium sale-notice procedures, and HB 2398 required insurance coverage for peer-to-peer or charter watercraft rentals while clarifying that ordinary boat ownership would not be mandated to carry insurance.
The committee also reviewed HB 2406, which the Senate struck and replaced with confidentiality protections for records involving deceased minors and minor victims of child abuse; HB 2408, which revised nursing board complaint and expungement procedures, added complainant confidentiality protections, and required public posting of policy statements; and HB 2755, which was substantially rewritten to facilitate the sale of underperforming state trust lands by allowing certain lessees to apply to purchase parcels through an appraisal-and-auction process. Members discussed a specific Dairy Queen/state land parcel example as the practical impetus for HB 2755. HB 2957 would bar governments from requiring digital/mobile driver licenses for services and limit ADOT’s retention and use of identity documents and biometric data, with the sponsor emphasizing privacy and federal-law carveouts.
Finally, HB 4005 would require AI instruction in schools, with the Senate expanding it from district-level instruction to grade-specific student requirements and directing ADE on curriculum development. Supporters framed AI literacy as essential for students’ future competitiveness and ethical use, while opponents objected to the mandate and questioned its fit for charter schools and core academics. The meeting ended after the committee moved through the bills and adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate SessionReading and Referral of Bills Mar 17th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The following bills and resolutions on first reading in reference to committee.
- Senate Bill 1864 by Johnson relating to egg grading and the selling of ungraded eggs to Health and Human
- by Perry relating to the designation of a portion of state highway Loop 88 in Lubbock County as the First
- applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first
NH
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA-HRE, HRE Public Hearings 03-20-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to start off first.
- We're going to start off first.
- We're going to start off first.
- We're going to start off first.
- </c><00:27:39.799><c> generation</c> more lowincome and first generation more lowincome and first generation
Summary:
The meeting covered several Senate resolutions related to the University of Hawaiʻi system, the East-West Center, and related education and workforce issues. On SCR 178 and SR 48, testifiers strongly supported the East-West Center, describing it as an important Hawaii asset that promotes cultural exchange, global citizenship, diplomacy, and ties to the University of Hawaiʻi. Speakers said the Center has helped train leaders and bring international connections and investment to Hawaii, and they urged continued funding despite federal cuts. The chairs then recommended passage with technical amendments, and both resolutions were adopted by the committees.
The committee also heard testimony on resolutions calling for audits of University of Hawaiʻi operations. On SR 32 and SCR 50, the University of Hawaiʻi said it supported the resolution and had already begun work on establishing a Bachelor of Science in nursing at the UH Maui campus, with additional staff available on Zoom to answer questions. On SR 160 and SCR 142, which sought a financial and performance audit of UH Mānoa facilities, UH Athletics said it already undergoes annual financial audits required by NCAA bylaws but not performance audits, and discussed its internal evaluations, contingency planning, and efforts to address concerns raised by student athletes and staff.
The committee then took up SCR 138 and SR 55, requesting a management and performance audit of the UH Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy. Vice President Deborah Halbert and P20 Director Steve Shotz said they did not oppose the audit and believed it could provide clarity, while explaining that the office is relatively new and works collaboratively across campuses on articulation, transfer, grants, and workforce alignment. They described grant programs including Perkins, GEAR UP, preschool development, and data-sharing efforts, and said they are focusing more resources on teaching, health care, and skilled trades. The discussion also touched on SR 54, a proposed performance audit of the UH Foundation, where foundation representatives said they already undergo annual financial audits, acknowledged some donor communication issues, but emphasized improved stewardship and growth in fundraising over recent years.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 18th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Fifth order of business: Introduction and First Reading of Bills. The Secretary will read.
- I move that the measures listed on the day's introductions and first reading report be referred to the
- I move that the measures listed on the day's introductions and first reading report be referred to the
- Well, first I just want to say it's... Mr. Hasekow. Thank you, Mr. President.
- My very first job away from home was a milking job. We milked goats, so I got a job.
Summary:
The Senate opened by approving the previous day’s journal, receiving messages from the House, and referring newly introduced Senate Bill 6353 to the Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections. The chamber then moved to resolutions.
Senate Resolution 8687, commemorating the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and recognizing Japanese American veterans, incarcerees, and civil rights activists, was presented and adopted. Several senators spoke in support, describing the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans as a grave civil rights injustice and emphasizing remembrance, healing, and the need to prevent similar abuses in the future.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8688 honoring Washington’s dairy farms and dairy workers. Senators highlighted the industry’s economic importance, family farm traditions, and the hard work involved in dairy production, with some members sharing personal family and farming experiences. After adoption, the Senate welcomed representatives of the Washington State Dairy Council, Washington State Dairy Women’s Organization, and Dairy Ambassadors Apprentices to the gallery.
The Senate then adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, first up we have along the way.
- Fish will take on the first one and I'll take the second one.
- Fish to cover the first<00:19:57.280><c> item.
- That's what first deadlines is doing to all of us.
- Thank you. segments um would complete uh on grade segments um would complete uh on grade that<01:03:19.520
Keywords:
water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, bond issuance, Becker, sewer improvements, sanitation, Hibbing, state bonds, infrastructure funding, capital investment, safety improvements, mobility, U.S. Highway 12, bonds, transportation funding, trails, Prior Lake, bond funding, recreational improvements
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- FIRST WE HAVE SYLVIA LONG FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. HERE IN PERSON.
- I KNOW THIS IS THE FIRST STOP.
- AND IT IS IN THREE DIFFERENT GRADES.
- FIRST OLIVIA GELLER REPRESENTING THEMSELVES. OLIVIA, WHEN YOU'RE READY.
- FIRST WE HAVE BERT SAUNDERS WITH COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Tue Jan 13, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And this is the first one, AGR 141.
- First, I'd like to say thank you very much for the outreach.
- We want to prioritize those first. Of course, dollar amount is various.
- </c><04:44:10.320><c> deputy,</c> our ASM, Matt Debanch, my first deputy, our ASM, Matt Debanch, my first
- </c><04:55:40.480><c> uh</c> it well we've had I think the first uh it well we've had I think the first
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I might add, it took me until I was in 3rd grade to be able to pronounce my name, so.
- If they would go to a relative first instead of going to the foster home. That's all I have.
- You know that's probably a little bit above my pay grade, but I don't think, I mean, we have several
- Uh, the first witness, uh, Carol Caroline Kano.
- What I don't understand is the fiscal note that is 811. $1000 in the first uh biennium.
Keywords:
Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:43.760><c> Uh</c><00:03:44.080><c> the</c><00:03:44.319><c> first</c><00:03:45.120><c> first
- But your bill is motivated by a first... >> But your bill is motivated by a first-time offense that you've
- never seen happen in the first place. >> That's right.
- I need the sponsor of the bill. >> You want him to speak first? >> Yeah. Yeah.
- </c> >> You want him to speak first? >> You want him to speak first?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe first up is labor to talk about the second injury fund, is that right?
- First and foremost, as a threshold, they have to put the fund on notice.
- </c><00:16:52.440><c> and</c> able to get reimbursement um first and able to get reimbursement um first
- </c> charged I believe with their first charged I believe with their first offense<00:54:09.400><c> they
- </c><01:11:39.920><c> place</c> created this Fund in the first place created this Fund in the first place
Summary:
The committee first heard from the Department of Labor on several House Bill 2 sections. Members discussed raising the annual elevator certificate fee, which had been $50 since at least fiscal year 2014; the commissioner said the Inspection Division generates more revenue than its costs, and members agreed to amend the fee to $75 and later voted unanimously to accept Section 137. The department also explained a proposed change to civil penalty/warning language in Section 139 to align enforcement across labor laws; that section was accepted unanimously. The commissioner then gave a detailed overview of the second injury fund, describing how it is financed by assessments on insurance carriers, how claims are reviewed for reimbursement, and how the fund is intended to reimburse certain workers’ compensation costs. Members questioned whether the program still serves its original purpose, whether it is revenue-neutral, and whether it should be sunset; the department said the fund is a mixed bag for the state and industry, but no sunset language was adopted. Sections 140 and 141 were then accepted unanimously.
The committee next heard from the Judicial Council on Sections 125 through 127. The witness said the changes would streamline payment for indigent defense services other than counsel, reduce the number of bills requiring judge review, and expand the council’s ability to contract with providers for services such as translation and evaluations. He also explained a proposed fail-safe allowing the executive director to decline to process questionable invoices and send them to a judge instead. Members generally supported the streamlining, and Sections 125 through 127 were accepted unanimously.
Toward the end of the discussion, members asked about the cost impact of changing the misdemeanor/felony threshold from $1,000 to a higher amount. The Judicial Council said felony cases are significantly more expensive than misdemeanors because they involve more hearings, more discovery, and more attorney time, with assigned felony cases costing several times more on average. No action was taken on that question in the excerpt.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/04/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I certainly have—oh, Senator Perkins, you first. I'm happy to defer to you.
- I certainly have—oh, Senator Perkins, you first.
- first opened at<00:29:56.320><c> 700</c><00:29:56.799><c> a.m.
- On line 10, the first word, “votes,” should be “ballots.”
- of your First Amendment right.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The first item we have on the agenda is AI education and workforce development.
- I have a long list of people, so I don't know who's going to speak first.
- I have a long list of people, so I don't know who's going to speak first.
- And I was the first civilian director there at the Salvation Army Crock Center and was able to do the
- The first RS is RS 33434.
Summary:
The committee first heard an informational presentation on artificial intelligence in education and workforce development. Presenters described AI as a rapidly changing tool that can support student AI literacy, help teachers with differentiation and data analysis, and operate through platforms such as chatbots and reading tutors. They also emphasized both opportunities and cautions, including concerns about screen time, overreliance on technology, and the need for human connection, especially for struggling students. Members discussed the potential for AI to change jobs and education pathways, and the presenters suggested schools and the state should thoughtfully develop safe, closed systems and prepare students for future work.
The committee then considered three RS requests from Rep. Jordan Redman. RS 33434 would require daily recess for elementary students and unstructured activity time for middle school students, with at least 20 minutes and no withholding of recess for discipline; it was introduced after questions about local control and discipline. RS 33254 would define inappropriate online behavior by students directed at school employees and others, allowing school boards to investigate and discipline harmful online conduct; it was also introduced. RS 3331 would allow school boards and administrators to extend school levy cycles from the current two-year cap to as long as four years to reduce levy fatigue and improve budgeting stability; it too was introduced. The committee approved each RS for introduction by voice vote and then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The first item we have on the agenda is AI education and workforce development.
- I have a long list of people, so I don't know who's going to speak first.
- I have a long list of people, so I don't know who's going to speak first.
- And I was the first civilian director there at the Salvation Army Crock Center and was able to do the
- The first RS is RS 33434.