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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 28th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair calls Mark Beese now. While I call up Mr. Beese, Congressman, if...
- Hi, my name is Mark Veasey, Congressman for the 33rd Congressional District. Thank you.
- Representative Mark Easey lives in District 33.
- Be, I believe, Tara Butler or Yara Butler?
- On the right-hand side, you'll see what I believe is a column marked. Don't...
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Michelle Butler. And, Dr.
- Michelle Butler. I am a, uh, this is my 30th year in public education. Thank you.
- Butler, thank you so much for being here today. I'm sorry if I overspoke my time, ladies.
- Butler, for the testimony. There's so much to think about...
- Butler because I think we can speak to some of the solutions that we can offer...
Summary:
The committee held an interim study on how to educate and support students with severe violent or disruptive behavior while protecting classmates, teachers, and school staff. Members framed the issue as one involving students who have often experienced trauma and may be removed from class through suspension, expulsion, or juvenile placement, but who still need a meaningful path back to school. Several legislators shared personal experiences as former educators or administrators and emphasized that schools need clearer criteria for removal and return, along with stronger support for families and staff.
Dr. Michelle Butler, an alternative education director, testified that Oklahoma’s current alternative education system is not designed to serve students removed for major discipline issues because placement is generally voluntary and programs are built around students who need a different learning environment, not punitive removal. She argued for early intervention, stronger attendance enforcement, trauma screening, teacher training, and a regional or cooperative model that would combine credentialed educators, social workers, therapists, and family counselors. She also described existing programs such as Trace Academy, Rogers County Youth Services diversion programs, and the limitations of virtual-only models and current funding, saying the system lacks sufficient resources and staffing.
Representatives and senators asked about funding, staffing, credentials, and whether statutes should be changed to prevent alternative education dollars from going to programs that do not provide direct services. Other testimony came from Family and Children’s Services and Mid-Del Youth and Family Services, both of which described embedded school-based mental health, crisis response, intensive outpatient services, family engagement, and juvenile diversion programs. Witnesses stressed that wraparound services, school-community partnerships, and a bridge back to the home school are essential, and that many students and families need mandatory or strongly supported participation rather than purely voluntary help. The study concluded with members noting possible next steps, including expanding or supplementing alternative education, improving early intervention, and examining participation requirements and transition supports; no votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the presentations.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 22 January, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Butler. Senator Carter. Senator Chassaniol. Senator Chism. Senator DeBar. Senator DeLano.
- Senator Boyd, Butler, Dri, and Frasier for budget committee number six.
- to mention the members.<00:26:36.080>
Senator <00:26:36.559>Boyd, <00:26:37.279>Butler - Senator Boyd, Butler, Dri, and members.
- Butler. >> Thank you, Senator Butler. We share your loss, sir. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, received an invocation from Dr. Danny Irvin, and led the pledge of allegiance. Routine business followed, including unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber also recognized several guests, including family members of senators, Dr. Diana Osbrook of the University of Mississippi, recovery day guests, Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Sam Purcell and staff, leaders from the Mississippi Trucking Association’s Lead MTA program, and students from Presbyterian Day School.
A major item was Senate Resolution 10, commemorating the bicentennial of Mississippi College in Clinton. Mississippi College President Dr. Blake Thompson addressed the Senate, describing the school’s 200-year history, its church affiliations, and its planned name change to Mississippi Christian University. He also highlighted the school’s partnership with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and introduced the Choctaw Eagle mascot, Tuska. Senators praised the institution’s contributions to the state and its alumni in public office.
On the calendar, several measures were taken up and passed over or retained, including Senate Bill 2017 on repealing obsolete commissions, Senate Bill 2259, a government efficiency/structure measure, child care facility licensing legislation, and a Mississippi Board of Pharmacy bill. Senator England was added as a co-author to Senate Bill 2017. The Senate also noted campaign finance report deadlines and remembered Senator Butler’s brother, Percy L. Butler, in memory.
The meeting ended with extensive announcements about committee and subcommittee meetings, but the dominant procedural action was a weather-related recess resolution. After warnings of possible severe travel conditions on Monday and Tuesday, the Senate adopted a motion to recess until 5:00 p.m. that day, with the journal to reflect adjournment until 4:00 p.m. Monday unless weather conditions require reconvening Tuesday or Wednesday instead.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Butler. Mr. Carley. Mr. Chamblas. Mr. Chestine. Miss Coleman. >> Mr.<00:10:12.720>
Butler. - Karen Butler, the wife of Senator Tom Butler. If you could please stand.
- Uh Karen Butler, the wife of stand.
- Uh Karen Butler, the wife of Senator<00:28:08.480>
Tom <00:28:08.720>Butler. - If you could please Senator Tom Butler.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved excusing absent members, dispensed with the previous day’s journal, and allowed bill introductions and committee reports throughout the day. Members also recognized guests in the gallery, including Judge Smitherman and later Karen Butler, wife of Senator Tom Butler. The chamber adopted Senate Joint Resolution 11, honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated on its Founders Day and 118 years of service, after reading the resolution at length and hearing brief remarks from Senator Figures.
The Senate then adopted the Rules Committee’s special order calendar and took up several bills. Senate Bill 12 by Senator Gudger, repealing a prior community development districts law tied to a Coleman County project, passed. Senate Bill 19 by Senator Livingston, dealing with health insurance/prostate cancer screening, also passed. Senate Bill 89 by Senator Sessions, repealing the 1931 State Pilotage Commission statute, passed; Senate Bill 134 by Senator Beasley, concerning taxation and interstate warehousing of tobacco products, passed after a committee amendment was adopted; Senate Bill 100 by Senator Kelly, extending the State Board of Pharmacy sunset for one year with appointment changes, passed; Senate Bill 114 by Senator Bell, expanding Alabama’s handling of out-of-state warrants to additional felonies, passed; Senate Bill 122 by Senator Stewart, regarding the State Board of Registration for Foresters, passed; Senate Bill 35 by Senator Kitchens, updating vessel registration language for Coast Guard compliance, passed; and Senate Bill 127 by Senators Coleman-Madison and Stewart, continuing the Board of Examiners in Counseling for four years, passed.
Senate Bill 28 by Senator Elliott, which would raise the earnings cap for retired law enforcement officers and district attorneys returning to work and address school bus driver staffing, was discussed at length but carried over at the sponsor’s request. Senators raised concerns about the bill’s impact on RSA/retirement system funding and the possibility of broader pressure for similar retiree reemployment arrangements, while supporters emphasized staffing shortages, training savings, and benefits for schools and public safety. The session concluded with the calendar completed and a new resolution introduced by Senator Orr recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, which was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Contract Review Committee Jul 9th, 2026
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Special Session 2026 May 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Butler. Senator Cornyn. Senator Chestain. Senator Coleman. Senator Figures. Senator Gavan.
- Senator Butler Senator Cornely. Sir. No. Sorry. Senator Chesteen. Senator Coleman, aye.
- Senator<00:52:26.240>
Butler Senator Butler Senator Butler Senator<00:52:28.120>Cornely - Senator Butler, aye. Senator Carnley, aye. Senator Chesteen, aye. Senator Coleman, no.
- Senator<00:58:37.160>
Butler. <00:58:37.760>Aye. Senator Butler. Aye. Senator Butler.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/04/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Okay. with Butler with Butler Hunt.
- >> Representative Butler is not here. >> Representative Butler is not here.
- >> Representative<04:30:39.439>
Butler <04:30:40.159>is >> Representative Butler - >> Representative Butler is not here. >> Representative Butler is not here.
- >> Representative Butler is not here. >> Representative Butler is not here.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 5th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Albright, Baker, Barnes, Bedsole, Blackshear, Bolton, Boyd, Bracy, Brinyark, Brown, Butler, Carns, Chestnut
- Boyd, Bracy, Blackshear, Bolton, Boyd, Bracy, Brinyard,<00:07:50.560>
Brown, <00:07:51.320>Butler - ,<00:07:52.360>
Carnes, Brinyard, Brown, Butler, Carnes, Brinyard, Brown, Butler, Carnes,
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 26th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- First, we're going to go a little out of order because Representative Butler has another meeting.
- Representative Butler, you have the floor. Representative Butler, you have the floor.
- Senator Butler, but Representative Woods is… Senator Butler, but Representative Woods is… Yeah, and you
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Butler. >> Here. >> Senator Chesteen, Senator Figures. >> Senator Chesteen, Senator Figures
- >> Senator<00:32:31.280>
Butler. >> Senator Butler. >> Senator Butler. - Senator Butler? Senator Chesteen? Senator Figures? >> I. >> Senator Coleman? Senator Hatcher?
- Senator Butler? Senator Chesteen? Senator Figures? >> I. >> Senator Coleman? Senator Hatcher?
- Senator Butler? Senator Chesteen? Senator Figures? >> I. >> Senator Coleman? Senator Hatcher?
Keywords:
fire chaplains, distinctive license plate, firefighter, volunteer service, criminal penalties, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Apr 2nd, 2026
Transportation and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Butler. Senator Coleman. Senator Hovey. Senator Kitchens.
- Senator Butler. Senator Coleman. On the amendment. Is that what we're doing? I. Senator Hovey.
- Senator<00:08:15.160>
Butler. Senator<00:08:18.320>Coleman. Senator Coleman. - Senator Butler? Senator Coleman? Aye. Senator Hovey? Senator Kitchens? Aye. Senator Livingston? No.
- Senator<00:24:00.160>
Butler? Senator Butler? Senator Butler?
Bills:
HB542
Keywords:
HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan, assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, state pension, survivor benefits, Office of Prosecution Services
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Butler, Mr. Carley, Mr. Chamblas, Mr. Chastine, Miss Coleman-Madison, Mr. Elliot, Miss Figures, Mr.
- Mr.<00:13:23.519>
Beasley Mr.<00:13:27.600>Bell Mr.<00:13:31.040>Butler Mr.<00 - Thanks, Senator Bell. >> Senator Butler. >> All right.
- Thanks,<00:26:24.480>
Senator <00:26:24.720>Butler. Thanks, Senator Butler. - Thanks, Senator Butler. >> Mr.<00:26:27.679>
President, >> Mr.
Summary:
The Senate began with a resolution honoring Special Agent Senior Josh Taylor for his long service in state law enforcement, including work as a traffic homicide investigator, field training officer, SBI major crimes investigator, and later on the Lieutenant Governor’s protective detail. The resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then received a series of gubernatorial confirmations and House messages, including multiple Alabama Army National Guard promotions, appointments to state boards, and several House bills referred to Senate committees.
Committee reports followed, with favorable reports on a number of bills from Finance and Taxation Education, Judiciary, State Governmental Affairs, County and Municipal Government, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Children and Youth Health, and Local Legislation. The Senate confirmed Leon M. Nash to the Board of Pardons and Paroles by a 33-0 vote, and also confirmed several State Textbook Committee appointees by unanimous votes. The chamber also adopted several resolutions, including memorials for John David Williams and William Grant Lynch Jr., a commendation for Sandra Thompson, and a resolution urging federal action on sextortion and child exploitation.
During local legislation, the Senate passed or certified several county-specific measures, including bills involving Pickens, Colbert, Marshall, Blount, Fayette, Franklin, and Walker counties; one Marshall County bill was later indefinitely postponed after word that its House companion had passed. In the special order calendar, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 30 and then passed Senate Bill 95 extending the sunset on the “call before you dig” law, Senate Bill 42 addressing municipal election tie situations, Senate Bill 9 adding vaping to the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, and Senate Bill 41 on elder abuse and exploitation after adopting two amendments. The session ended with adjournment until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2nd.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 19 (2-3-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the lady from Butler for explanation of the bill and motion thereon. >> Thank you, Mr.
- House Bill 393 is passed. >> Lady from Butler. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- bill 393 is passed lady from butler bill 393 is passed lady from butler >> thank<00:15:38.000
- With that objection, she recognizes the lady from Butler. For what purpose, ma'am?
- <00:28:47.600>
For recognizes the lady from Butler. For recognizes the lady from Butler.
Keywords:
Convene 00:00
Senate Message 04:18
Report of Committees 05:09
Orders of the Day 06:40
HB 169 06:50
HB 393 13:08
HB 194 15:43
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 24:38
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 35:23
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 38:09
ConC/Rules Report 40:57
Floor Amendments 42:04
Adjournment 42:20, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded 95 members present, approved the prior journal, and received notice from the Senate that Senate Bills 1 and 3 had passed and were sent over for concurrence. Committee reports advanced a number of bills on housing, local purchasing, health care credentials, postsecondary education, school bus safety, special license plates, milk transportation, veteran PTSD treatment, and the Kentucky Fire Commission, with several reported with committee substitutes.
The chamber then considered House Bill 169 on coverage for feeding or eating disorders. The sponsor explained that the bill addresses insurance coverage decisions tied to body mass index by requiring BMI to be considered alongside another factor, such as depression, anxiety, or family circumstances, and said the committee substitute clarified that one factor alone could not control the decision. The substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 95-0. House Bill 393, which updates the Alzheimer’s and related dementias council, adds a caregiver seat, and requires an annual action project including an early detection toolkit, also passed unanimously, 95-0.
House Bill 194, relating to cigar bars, drew the most discussion. The sponsor said the bill does not repeal existing smoke-free ordinances, but creates a narrow exemption for tightly defined cigar bars, with a 25% gross revenue threshold from cigar-related sales, age restrictions, local permitting options, smoke containment requirements, and signage. Members asked about local authority, other tobacco products, and whether the bill could affect smoking bans; supporters emphasized the narrow scope and personal choice, while opponents said their districts’ smoking bans and constituent concerns led them to vote no. The bill passed 69-24. The House then applied the clincher and moved to announcements, including committee schedule notices, a Small Business Day event, receptions, and citations recognizing National School Counseling Week, the KBLC Black History Celebration, and memorializing Brandy Engles.
OR
Transcript Highlights:
- Colin, John Davis, Baird, Cruz, Colin, John Davis, Arnell Fahardo, Kent Gubalbor, Christine Mangan, Mark
- Board of Public Safety and Standard and Training: Jack Carrier, Mark Danelle, Rocky Heinis, Christopher
- Medical Examining Board: Stuart Ekman, George, or Mark Norman, and Cheryl Roth.
- So, and I don't know if it's like something that marks or an actual, like, Crayola marker, but whatever
- deep and figure out where our foundational and fundamental problems are, where are we missing the mark
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Butler. >> Here. >> Senator Figures. Senator Hatcher. >> Senator Figures.
- Sub. >> Senator Butler. >> Aye. >> Senator Chesteen. >> Aye. >> Senator Figures. >> Senator Hatcher.
- >> Senator<00:12:04.640>
Butler. >> Senator Butler. >> Senator Butler.
Keywords:
SB337, Montgomery County, probate judge, judge of probate, county officer compensation, salary increase, circuit judge parity, local legislation, county commission, general fund, public official pay, judicial compensation, Montgomery County Legislation, discrimination, immunization, facial coverings, healthcare rights, religious convictions, civil rights, Attorney General
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Special Session 2026 May 7th, 2026
Alabama Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Butler. Mr. Carnley. Mr. Chambliss. Mr. Chesteen. Ms. Coleman. Ms. Coleman-Madison. Mr. Elliott.
- Mr.<00:02:10.000>
Butler. Mr. Butler. Mr. Butler. Mr.<00:02:12.560>Carnley. Mr.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer and pledge led by Todd Russell of ALCAP, followed by roll call showing 32 senators present, establishing a quorum. Senator Wagner moved to excuse absent senators and to dispense with reading the previous day’s journal; both motions were adopted without objection. No bills were introduced during the bill introduction segment.
Under committee reports, the Committee on County and Municipal Government reported House Bill 1 favorably by a vote of 6 yeas and 3 nays. The bill concerns primary elections and would authorize a special primary election for congressional districts affected by a federal court ruling, require the governor to call such an election under certain conditions, set an election calendar, and address qualification of affected candidates. The title was read, and the bill received second reading and was placed on the calendar for the next legislative day.
After committee reports concluded, Senator Gudger moved to adjourn until 9:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, and the Senate adjourned by voice vote. Before adjournment, the presiding officer recognized special guests in the gallery, including fourth graders from Springville Elementary, guests of Senator Bell.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Albrittain, Senator Butler, Senator Chestine, Senator Senator Butler, Senator Chestine, Senator
- Senator Butler, Senator Chestine, Senator Figures, Hi, Senator Gavan. Senator Gavan.
- Uh, Senator Butler was going to be handling this, but he is sick.
Keywords:
utility tax, poultry industry, energy consumption, agricultural exemption, tax exemption, HB24, Volunteer Rescue Squad Tuition Reimbursement Program, EMS, emergency medical services, EMSP, paramedic training, EMT training, tuition reimbursement, scholarship, workforce development, volunteer rescue squad, volunteer fire department, ambulance service, nonprofit ambulance, Alabama Department of Public Health
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like the Sergeant-at-Arms to come. I'd have some documents to present to the committee.
- Now, if I could get the Sergeant-at-Arms one more time, Now, if I could get the Sergeant-at-Arms one
- My name is Krisha, and I'm speaking on behalf of my son, Jaden Butler, who cannot be here today.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like the Sergeant-at-Arms to come. I have some documents to present to the committee.
- Now, if I could get the Sergeant-at-Arms one more time, Now, if I could get the Sergeant-at-Arms one
- My name is Krisha, and I'm speaking on behalf of my son, Jaden Butler, who cannot be here today.
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met to hear several education-related measures. It reported favorably, without objection, on House Bill 1215, which would transfer certain removed historical statues and monuments to the Office of State Parks, prohibit re-erection in the parish where they were removed, and require interpretive signage. The committee also advanced House Bill 682, which creates a school guardian program for honorably discharged veterans employed or contracted by local school systems or charter schools; testimony emphasized that guardians would be unarmed, trained, and used for mentoring and school safety. House Bill 1079, giving enrollment preferences in charter schools to children in early childhood programs, military families, foster children, and children in custody disputes, was also reported favorably, as was House Concurrent Resolution 81, directing the Department of Education to study options for districts facing declining enrollment.
The committee then took up House Bill 1084, which would allow public postsecondary institutions to raise tuition and mandatory fees by up to 15 percent annually, with higher increases requiring Board of Supervisors approval. The bill drew extended debate over affordability, TOPS, student retention, and whether universities should have more autonomy to set prices. Members raised concerns about fee burdens on families and whether the state should first study the issue; supporters argued the bill would increase transparency and let institutions respond to funding needs and market conditions. Senator Mazzell offered an amendment lowering the cap from 15 percent to 10 percent, and the committee adopted the amendment before reporting the bill favorably as amended.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 342, which would shift the burden of proof in special education due process hearings from parents to local education agencies. The author and parents testified that the current system places an unfair burden on families of children with disabilities, who often lack access to records and legal resources, and that schools already control the documentation and should have to show compliance with IEP obligations. Jefferson Parish school officials opposed the bill, arguing it would increase legal costs, require more staff and attorney time, and potentially lead to more hearings; they also questioned the fiscal note. The Legislative Fiscal Office said the fiscal impact was indeterminable, and the committee continued hearing testimony from parents and school representatives as the transcript ended.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Jan 22nd, 2026
Transportation and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Butler. >> Hi. >> Senator Coleman. >> Hi. >> Senator Hovie.
- >> Senator<00:05:21.759>
Butler. >> Senator Butler. >> Senator Butler.
Keywords:
business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, SB174, alternative energy, alternative energy wells, alternative energy facility, geothermal, geothermal energy, subsurface energy, energy storage, energy capture, energy generation, hydropower, solar energy, oil and gas well conversion, well conversion, plugging and abandonment