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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Scott Kupor, of California, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and Eric Matthew Ueland, of Virginia, to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget. Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- He has invested in and sits on the boards of numerous health care technology startups and has written
- Fourth, communication, leadership and transparency matter.
- This cannot be done successfully without partnerships and communication.
- Look, I believe communication is absolutely critical here, having...
- What's the role of communities? What's the role of the private sector in moments of disaster?
Keywords:
nominations, Scott Cooper, Eric Ulan, federal workforce, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, accountability, collective bargaining
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Institutions Committee Apr 9th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Higher Education Institutions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- part of our community.
- And she likes this community and she wants to stay here.
- So really mostly just serve here in the community of Minot.
- I'm the North Dakota University System CIO and Core Technology CIO.
- Accessibility is not a technology problem. So. I will joke about this.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Government Structure - Room 409, 12 January, 2026; 2:00 P.M.
Government Structure
Transcript Highlights:
- But it is delegated the authority to have any contract dealing with technology.
- It is delegated the authority to have any contract dealing with technology.
- But if the word information, technology, website, uh, portals, domains, even going out and purchasing
- But if the word information, technology,<00:18:36.400><c> website,</c><00:18:37.679><c> uh</c><00:18:
- 38.000><c> portals,</c> technology, website, uh portals, technology, website, uh portals, domains,<00
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-HOU, AEN, AEN DEFER, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-03-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- members and Farmers that don't community members and Farmers that don't want<00:09:27.200><c> to</c>
- This bill will do much to support local communities and economies, so I urge you to support this bill
- </c><00:19:58.720><c> and</c> much to support local communities and much to support local communities
- </c> who distribute directly to communities who distribute directly to communities to<00:20:07.440><c
- <00:58:37.680><c> systems</c><00:58:38.200><c> in</c> technology systems in technology systems in coordination
Summary:
The committees heard several agriculture and food-system bills. SB 1562 would create a Combined Housing Operational Agricultural Mobilization Program to help bona fide farmers live and farm on agricultural lands and provide a tax credit for donated land. Testimony generally supported the goal of housing for farmers and farm workers, but raised concerns about placing the program within the Department of Agriculture, possible constitutional and drafting issues, land-quality standards, lease structure, and whether another agency might be better suited. The committees recommended passing SB 1562 with amendments, including clarifying DOA authority to acquire agricultural lands and establishing an advisory committee within the department; the recommendation was adopted.
The committees also heard SB 1171 on providing monofilament netting through hardware stores to help slow coconut rhinoceros beetle spread, SB 1186 on creating a statewide interagency food systems coordination team and working group, SB 1250 on a Farm to Families program, SB 1303 on agricultural loans, SB 1395 on a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund, SB 504 on a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program, SB 1185 on reviewing and repealing obsolete agricultural laws, and SB 187 on funding permanent agricultural biosecurity positions. Most testimony on these measures was in support, with some suggested refinements: for SB 1186, a youth advisory seat and clearer performance benchmarks; for SB 1250, broader eligibility for food pantries, cold storage, and staffing support; for SB 1303, support for lower interest rates and expanded loan tools; for SB 1395, debate over the fund’s structure and revenue source; for SB 504, clearer eligibility for small and beginning farmers, cooperatives, and food hubs; and for SB 1185, interest in joining the working group but concern about overbroad deregulation.
No roll-call votes were taken on the other measures in the excerpt, but the chair reported testimony counts on some bills, including 89 in support and none opposed for SB 1250, 13 in support and one opposed for SB 504, and 14 in support with one comment for SB 1395. SB 1303 and SB 187 also drew supportive testimony from the Department of Agriculture, farm groups, food banks, and industry organizations, with SB 187 emphasizing the need to make Act 231 biosecurity positions permanent and fully funded.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 66 Jul 8th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Through their dedication, they are making a meaningful impact in their community and helping to ensure
- This is an incredibly important tool for our communities seeking to convert underutilized commercial
- We include site plan review in this bill, to codify and establish site plan review for our communities
- Two provisions that are essential tools for communities to succeed across the Commonwealth.
- Some communities do it exceptionally well.
Summary:
The House adopted a resolution congratulating Fire Chief Timothy Clancy on his retirement from the Whitman Fire Department after suspending the rules. It also concurred with a Senate petition authorizing MassDOT to take easements over certain land in Woburn and Burlington, and then gave final passage to several local bills, including measures on culverts and dams, alcohol licenses in Milford, Salem, and Bridgewater, and firefighter civil service eligibility in Arlington.
The chamber then took up several bills on second reading and third reading, including a Norton land parcel bill, a Watertown property tax classification bill for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years, and a transportation bond bill. In each case, the House suspended Rule 7A, adopted the Ways and Means amendments, and ordered the bills to a third reading or passed them to be engrossed. The transportation bond bill was substituted for a broader bonds bill and advanced as amended.
The main debate centered on House 5562, the economic development bond bill. Representative Viola described it as a $425.1 million package supporting applied AI and quantum, defense, robotics, ag tech, downtown revitalization, housing, higher education bridge funding, and business climate changes such as lower LLC fees, a CPA licensing pathway, nurse licensing changes, film tax credit adjustments, internship incentives, and food truck inspection reforms. Representative Haggerty and Representative Kazner spoke in support, emphasizing housing production, site plan review, land use board training, commercial conversion, faith-based housing, and local control. The House adopted Consolidated Amendment A by roll call 142-5, with a second consolidated amendment then made available; the bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the department does a good job of communicating.
- I believe that has been communicated.
- I believe that has been communicated.
- Next up is Missouri Assistive Technology.
- This is for statewide assistive technology administered by the Missouri Assistive Technology Council,
Summary:
The committee first heard the Office of the Governor’s FY 2027 budget request from Adam Gresham. He explained the office’s staffing and noted a $500,000 core reduction, along with a reallocation of three positions and about $168,000 from the governor’s office to the mansion operating fund to better reflect where those employees work. Members asked about the National Guard emergency line, which Gresham said had already spent about $63,457 in FY 2026 and could be used again for disaster activations, though he did not expect to use the full $4 million. He also said the agricultural resiliency transfer fund had not been used and had no current transfer plans. Several members commented on the size of the governor’s cut and whether the judiciary and other offices were also being asked to reduce budgets. No votes were taken.
The committee then moved to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Childhood and early childhood-related budget items. DESE staff described funding for the Office of Childhood, MoQPK child care provider grants, LEA pre-K grants, early childhood special education, Parents as Teachers, First Steps, preschool coordination, after-school programs, and child care subsidy. Members asked extensively about the MoQPK grants, including why Head Start providers were eligible, how curriculum approval works, and what safeguards exist against fraud or improper payments. DESE said it conducts physical inspections, desk reviews, payment-system checks, and investigations as needed, and that it had not had findings in this area. Some members questioned whether DESE or DSS was the right home for early childhood programs, while others defended the partnership and the role of early educators in identifying child needs.
A major portion of the discussion focused on early childhood special education and the child care subsidy program. DESE explained that First Steps serves children birth to age three, while early childhood special education covers ages three to five and is driven by IEP eligibility; members asked for more data on diagnoses, trends, and how many children come off IEPs. The committee also discussed the child care subsidy budget and the governor’s proposed shift to paying providers based on authorization and at the beginning of the month. DESE said the change is being piloted, that a wait list is expected to begin around March 1, and that a May rollout is being considered, but only if software testing and fiscal projections show the system is sustainable. Members expressed frustration that promised changes had been delayed and that providers had been told different timelines, while DESE said the delay was driven by software issues, fiscal caution, and the need to avoid repeating prior payment problems. The hearing ended with the committee in recess before later resuming discussion of the subsidy program; no final votes or actions were taken in the portion provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 20th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, three of them are here and from my own community, Linwood.
- advancement, innovation, technology, and robotics.
- This has caused many of our communities to retreat.
- He was a tireless advocate for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and so many communities
- His legacy is one of service, generosity, and love for his community.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (2-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- , but 550,000 jobs in our community, and also make sure that we are keeping the community safe and the
- , but 550,000 jobs in our community, and also make sure that we are keeping the community safe and the
- , but 550,000 jobs in our community, and also make sure that we are keeping the community safe and the
- </c><00:20:13.960><c> to</c><00:20:14.120><c> the</c> things that we communicated to the things that
- to build a it was uh emerging technology to build a sewer<00:21:48.799><c> that</c><00:21:48.960><c>
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:04
HB 387 Discussion 01:06
HB 387 Roll Call Vote 28:30
HCR 22 Discussion 29:26
HCR 22 Roll Call Vote 31:09
HB 519 Discussion 35:36
HB 519 Roll Call Vote 38:37, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 387, which would amend MSD governance and spending rules in Louisville. The sponsor said the bill was intended to add oversight and accountability in response to large MSD rate increases, though the original rate-approval provision had been removed because of concerns about contracts and bond ratings in Oldham and Bullitt counties. MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott testified that MSD is a public utility serving more than 800,000 people through wastewater, stormwater, and flood protection services, and argued that most rate pressure comes from federal and state mandates tied to a consent decree and other orders. He said MSD already provides annual notice and bond approvals through Metro Council, offers customer assistance programs, and needs flexibility for advertising, public notices, recruitment, and compliance. Members discussed stormwater funding, aging infrastructure, flood control, and the bill’s limits on advertising and other expenditures. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill passed on a roll call vote.
The committee then considered House Concurrent Resolution 22, as substituted, which expressed support for exploring nuclear energy and included language noting Kentucky’s ability to use nuclear waste, uranium tailings, and spent fuel in ways described by the sponsor as cleaner. Supporters said Kentucky faces an energy shortage and that nuclear, including small modular reactors, should be part of the state’s future energy mix. Some members said they would support the resolution but wanted a feasibility study or noted that it does not carry the force of law. The resolution passed.
Finally, the committee began House Bill 519, sponsored by Representative Fugate, which would prevent utility companies from passing demolition costs for retired coal-fired or fossil-fuel plants on to ratepayers. The sponsor cited sharply rising electricity bills in eastern Kentucky, the decline in coal employment, and the burden of demolition costs from the Big Sandy plant being placed on customers. He argued that utilities should absorb those costs rather than shifting them to ratepayers. The bill was introduced with a motion and second, and the committee was preparing to hear further questions and testimony when the transcript ended.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Not that they're bad, but physical technologies, advanced materials, precision engineering, energy systems
- You may be a leader in technology today, but things are so fast that they change tomorrow.
- You may be a leader in technology today, but things are so fast that they change tomorrow.
- Today there are foundational technologies, and pretty much everyone in the world that has some skills
- And I'm here representing the Chinese Communist Party today, the Vapor Technology Association.
Keywords:
trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona-Sonora, Sonora, Mexico, trade commission, cross-border trade, bilateral trade, international trade, economic development, foreign relations, border economy, investment, infrastructure, business exchange, academic exchange, legislative commission
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I think another thing that we heard this morning, this afternoon, was about the technology.
- On the research that I did, I looked up the Florida ranching community and the numbers.
- It produces a pretty horrible smell, so it's not ideal to have in a community.
- That means community outreach will become more important as infestation increases.
- We just won't have that communication, and we need that.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 66 Jul 8th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Through their dedication, they are making a meaningful impact in their community and helping to ensure
- This is an incredibly important tool for our communities seeking to convert underutilized commercial
- We include site plan review in this bill, to codify and establish site plan review for our communities
- Two provisions that are essential tools for communities to succeed across the Commonwealth.
- Some communities do it exceptionally well.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:04.800><c> That</c><00:08:05.039><c> change</c> advancement technology bill.
- That change advancement technology bill. That change was<00:08:05.360><c> made.
- They restored some of that, and some of the community college line items were restored.
- some of the community college restored some<00:09:14.160><c> of</c><00:09:14.240><c> those</c><00:09
- </c> um as many people in the ed community um as many people in the ed community reach<00:11:24.959><
Keywords:
land bank, land bank authority, local land bank authority, Alabama Land Bank Authority, tax delinquent property, tax sale, tax lien, redemption period, quiet title, blight remediation, vacant property, foreclosure, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, intergovernmental agreement, county government, municipal government, redevelopment, brownfields, floodplain management
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 29th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We funded community organizations dedicated to supporting those affected by this heinous crime.
- In the United States, studies have shown that trafficking does not affect communities equally: Black,
- Its impact is real here in California and also in communities in Orange County.
- They're using grooming, manipulation, and technology. And the risk is growing.
- here in California. ...and those that we have across the Indigenous community here in California.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized guests in the gallery. The body then took up several gubernatorial appointments: confirmation of Hampas to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Peter Stern to the California Horse Racing Board, and Diane White to the State Mining and Geology Board. Each appointment was presented by Senator Grove and approved by roll call, with later calls on the items lifted and the confirmations finalized by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The main floor debate centered on SCR 112, designating January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Senator Grove and several colleagues described human trafficking as modern-day slavery and emphasized survivor support, law enforcement tools, public awareness, and the vulnerability of foster youth, Indigenous women and girls, immigrants, and children targeted online or in hotels and other venues. Senators Rubio, Troy, Valadez, Arreguín, Wahab, and others spoke in strong support, citing local cases, online grooming, and the need for prevention and services. The resolution was adopted on a 38-0 vote.
The Senate also adopted SR 74, which amended the Senate’s standing rules to create two new committees: Emergency Management, and Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection. Senator Ashby explained that the new committees would better address wildfire response, disaster preparedness, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and consumer protection. The chamber then approved a consent calendar containing SB 557, SB 57, SB 674, SB 623, and SB 837, all by 39-0 votes. The Pro Tem thanked members and staff for completing deadline-week work and announced the next floor session for February 2, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 29th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We funded community organizations dedicated to supporting those affected by this heinous crime.
- In the United States, studies have shown that trafficking does not affect communities equally: Black,
- Its impact is real here in California and also in communities in Orange County.
- They're using grooming, manipulation, and technology. And the risk is growing.
- And those that we have across the Indigenous community here in California.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government. (2-11-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Community.
- our local communities depend on those our local communities depend on those newspapers<00:07:36.560><
- Senate Bill 9 gives their community.
- </c><00:14:36.160><c> needs</c> for exactly what their community needs for exactly what their community
- </c> like that, those local communities like that, those local communities understand<00:16:32.320><c
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- on community supervision would not adequately protect the community.
- It allows the notification period before release to a community facility or community transition service
- . a disposition alternative unless the court finds remaining in the community on community supervision
- It allows the notification period before release to a community facility or community transition service
- Community where families live.
Bills:
SB6062, SB6080, SB6184, SB6224, SB6255, SB6286, SB6308, SB6319, SB5977, SB5979, SB6249, SGA9299
Keywords:
juvenile justice, criminal offense, minors, rehabilitation, legal provisions, contracts, jails, federal custody, municipal agreements, incarceration, law enforcement, homeless youth, youth services, mental health, support programs, state law, behavioral health, children, support services, poverty reduction
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We need more people like him involved in our process, in our communities.
- And so it's a huge loss to the East Texas community.
- El Paso Community Foundation, Gigi's Playhouse of El Paso.
- Shore has left his mark on our community and left his mark on our world.
- His legacy and his community. Advocacy is unmatched.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty One - Tuesday, April 14
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Individual small communities may have a day of recognition.
- This couple has had an impact on every element of our Columbia community.
- This couple has had an impact on every element of our Columbia community.
- The AI technology and mental health.
- The AI technology and mental health.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Folks, thank you for the honorable service to your community.
- Folks, thank you for the honorable service to your community.
- We both represent extremely diverse communities.
- And thanks for championing issues that impact our autistic community and our community with disabilities
- And, you know, Florida has some of the largest elderly communities.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report and a rules report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also heard several recognitions and a farewell speech from Representative Nixon, who reflected on constituent service and her legislative priorities.
On the floor, HB 1405, relating to a statewide project for missing persons with special needs, passed unanimously. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about the handling of surplus conservation lands and agricultural uses; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, was explained as a broad package restricting foreign-country influence in government, procurement, gifts, cultural agreements, and related areas. An amendment adding restrictions on surrogacy and adoption involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern was adopted after debate over possible impacts on families and adoption practices, and the bill then passed 80-20.
The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197, a bill to modernize state information technology procurement and contracting, unanimously after debate about improving oversight of large IT projects. HB 1103, allowing local governments to fast-track action on derelict vessels, also passed unanimously. The chamber then considered CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations, including limits on development fees, changes to local voting thresholds for comprehensive plan and boundary actions, manufactured homes in RV parks, and resort-related provisions. Several amendments were debated, including one on local control and rural boundaries that failed and another strike-all amendment ruled out of order; the bill ultimately passed 71-38. The final item reached before the transcript ended was a local bill for the Pace Fire Rescue District in Santa Rosa County, described as adjusting its assessment formula to provide tax relief.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- His life was a testament to courage, leadership, and commitment to his community.
- When, in fact, that technology to develop this was developed to research... ...fact, that technology
- We can make sure that these technologies are safe.
- So this place served a community that was almost exclusively blue collar.
- And I love the community, too.
Summary:
The Senate met with all 35 members present at the start of the day, approved the journal, and then moved through a series of resolutions, memorials, and bills. It adopted House Concurrent Resolution 24 honoring fallen firefighters Battalion Chiefs Frank Harwood and John Morrison, Jr., and recognizing the recovery of Engineer David Tisdell. It also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 encouraging used nuclear fuel reprocessing capabilities in Idaho, with debate focusing on Idaho National Laboratory’s role, energy security, jobs, and the need to maintain safety and environmental protections. Senate Joint Memorial 112, calling on Congress to pursue a balanced budget amendment and address the federal debt, was also adopted after debate about fiscal discipline and federal dependence.
In first reading, the Senate introduced several bills including appropriations for natural resources, administrative rules, election and campaign finance changes, pharmacy benefit manager regulation, and public utilities. It also received House bills on forcible entry and unlawful detainer, election integrity, video voyeurism, trapping, collective bargaining and taxpayer funding of unions, tax filing deadlines, council elections, child care licensing, truck speed limits, and non-domiciled CDL rules. On second reading, several measures were advanced to third reading, including Senate Bill 1335 and House Bills 591, 532, and 663.
On third reading, Senate Bill 1241 as amended passed 31-3. The bill, described as protecting working animals and preserving Idaho’s agricultural and Western heritage, drew support from senators who said it would safeguard hunting, rodeo, ranching, and other traditional uses while preserving local authority over animal care, zoning, and public safety. The Senate also held some bills on the calendar and then recessed for Idaho Day activities.
During the Committee of the Whole, members considered amendments to Senate Bills 1224, 1326, and 1340, adopting each amendment and reporting those bills back as amended without recommendation. The committee also reported progress on House Bills 494, 613, and 526, and Senate Bills 1297, 1294, and 1299. The Senate later adopted the committee report and adjourned until the next day.