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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/25/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- There’s an opportunity here, and the opportunity right now is in danger.
- There’s an opportunity here, and the opportunity right now is in danger.
- There’s an opportunity here, and the opportunity right now is in danger.
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify.
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 46 (3-13-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:21:55.000><c> This</c> extracting a digital fingerprint.
- This extracting a digital fingerprint.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It opens the opportunity to reach rural areas of the state, engage providers that can It opens the opportunity
- I appreciate the opportunity to testify today on House Bill 946.
- I appreciate the opportunity to testify today on House Bill 946.
- , you know, it says each hospital shall comply with the price-for-experience requirements, make a digital
- Now, we are required to digitize, save, and be able to pull our records, but we don't have to buy that
Keywords:
healthcare transparency, hospital pricing, consumer protection, collection actions, fines, naturopathic medicine, Louisiana Board of Naturopathic Medicine, licensing, healthcare, prescriptive authority, natural therapies, opioid treatment, regulation, addiction recovery, state law, SB 29, Act 732, coroner, autopsy, child death
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 40th Legislative Day Jun 24th, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the judiciary to establish a working group to explore the feasibility of establishing a Housing Opportunity
- the judiciary to establish a working group to explore the feasibility of establishing a Housing Opportunity
- We feel that this is common-sense firearm safety legislation that has the opportunity to serve as a standardized
- It also modernizes government processes by bringing the reporting process in line with current digital
Summary:
The Senate received a large number of House communications and committee reports, including several nominations and many bills and resolutions returned from House committees or passed by the House. Committee reports covered a wide range of topics, including education, health, judiciary, finance, housing, transportation, emergency management, and business/technology. The Senate also assigned several measures to committees for further consideration and noted upcoming committee meetings.
The chamber confirmed three nominations by roll call: Michael T. Scuse to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, J. Eric Firewold to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees, and Joan F. Coker to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees. The Senate also passed Consent Calendar 66, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 223 on DIA broadcast access for playoff and championship games and House Concurrent Resolution 149 designating June 12, 2026, as Loving Day in Delaware. Members discussed Loving Day and the importance of recognizing interracial marriage rights, with Senator Huxstable, Senator Buckson, and Senator Townsend offering remarks.
On the floor, the Senate passed House Bill 141, requiring a firearm responsibilities notice for gun purchasers, after debate over gun safety and industry burden; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 200, as amended, expanding insurance coverage for HIV prevention medications PrEP and PEP; House Bill 426, modernizing municipal street-aid reporting; and Senate Resolution 21, directing a study of portable solar generation devices and related safety and utility issues. The Senate also passed Consent Agenda O, a large package of bills covering topics such as money transmission and stablecoins, nursing advancement, pilot licenses, commerce and trade, subaqueous lands, driver’s license loss due to medical issues, residential speed limits, electronic bidding, family court jurisdiction, agency regulations, technical corrections to multiple local charters, and other measures. The Senate then recessed until June 25, 2026.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal without Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I will take this opportunity to say it is getting worse.
- We continually see double-digit increases in the cost of health care inflation.
- I thank my good friend, the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, for creating this opportunity
- Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means for creating this opportunity for us to act.
Summary:
The Senate took up a series of resolutions and bills, beginning with unanimous adoption of resolutions congratulating two Eagle Scouts. It then advanced several local and special acts, including measures on Machado-Joseph disease awareness day, the Ipswich senior tax referral program, Swampscott conservation commission appointments, protections for individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs, continued employment in Brookfield, Marblehead parking fines, Natick’s home rule charter, and Boston affordable housing/branch library space. The chamber also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to committees.
The Senate enacted House bills authorizing additional wine and malt beverage licenses in Lexington and a means-tested senior property tax exemption in Melrose. It also passed Senate Bill 2603 on affordable car rentals after adopting an amendment; supporters said the bill would reduce rental costs by changing Massachusetts’ rental car insurance rules to align with most other states. Senate Bill 1057 on fentanyl test strips was also passed to be engrossed after Senator Creem argued the bill would expand access to a low-cost overdose prevention tool and save lives. Senator Moore then spoke in support of expanding Nikki’s Law to cover MassHealth day habilitation programs, describing the bill as a needed protection for people with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A major portion of the meeting focused on House 4530, a FY2025 supplemental appropriations bill providing $234 million for hospitals and community health centers. Senators discussed the Health Safety Net shortfall, rising health care costs, underinsurance, and federal reimbursement; Ways and Means explained that about $93 million was expected back in federal financial participation, making the net state cost about $140 million. The Senate also took up House 4531 on the 2026 state primary election date, rejecting an amendment before passing the bill to engrossment. The chamber later adopted emergency preambles for House 4530 and House 4531, and all three final bills—Machado-Joseph Disease Awareness Day, the supplemental budget, and the primary election date bill—were enacted and sent to the Governor. The Senate adjourned in memory of Ricardo Barbosa after a memorial statement by Senator Miranda.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- fusion energy, especially because this new way of containing the plasma and really having great opportunity
- IP, or internet protocol, solves identity and routing in the digital world, but it was never meant to
- I never turn down the opportunity to find a reason to use the microphone.
- I never turned on the opportunity to find a reason to use the microphone.
Bills:
HB2809
Keywords:
cybersecurity, post-quantum encryption, CMMC 2.0, state agencies, data protection, US-based vendors, 1182, all
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- But it turns out that we now have epinephrine nasal single-dose opportunities.
- But it turns out that we now have epinephan nasal single dose opportunities.
- I further studied this out and realized that, with modern technology and the use of real digital, real-time
- They'll have the opportunity if they choose.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the House Journal. It received Senate messages and committee reports, including enrollment of House Bill 559 and printing/referrals for several new bills. The House also advanced Senate Bill 1225 as amended from the Education Committee to the second-reading calendar.
During first reading, the House introduced several measures, including bills on restroom and changing-room access and privacy, school facilities cooperative funding, tax exemptions, prior authorization reform in health insurance, and other topics. On third reading, the House passed House Bill 512 on land surveyor licensure and an open-book Idaho law exam, House Bill 502 on forest products commission rules, Senate Joint Memorial 107 supporting the Delamar Mine Project and permitting efforts, House Bill 494 moving background-check rules into statute, House Bill 531 updating epinephrine administration language in schools, House Bill 542 addressing social media addiction and parental consent for minors, House Bill 500 updating traffic rules for electric-assisted bicycles, House Bill 533 eliminating the vehicle registration sticker requirement, and House Bill 555 rewriting the solid waste code to place primary regulatory authority with DEQ. House Bill 552 was returned to committee at the chairman’s request.
Debate centered on several bills. Supporters of House Bill 542 argued it targeted addictive platform design rather than content and sought to protect children, while opponents objected to the private right of action. House Bill 555 drew questions about DEQ contracting with health districts and whether the rewrite affected federal water regulations; supporters said it did not alter federal Clean Water Act requirements. House Bill 494 also prompted questions about how the background-check provisions were being relocated. Most bills passed with broad support, though House Bill 494 passed narrowly, 36-33, and House Bill 542 passed 62-7. The House then received enrolled House Bill 559 for delivery to the governor, made announcements, and adjourned until the next day.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- statutory authority, thus officers can request an ORI, or originating agency identifier, which is a nine-digit
- that you are interested in maybe removing the emergency clause, but, you know, I would like the opportunity
- I feel like this is maybe an opportunity to bring up outside agencies' issues. I understand.
- Arnie, we're using this as an opportunity to talk about other people's issues.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Transportation (11-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the veterans here in the chambers today and those
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- </c> Thank you again for the opportunity. Thank you.
- </c> could uh could support this opportunity. could uh could support this opportunity.
- ,</c> that delivers economic opportunity, that delivers economic opportunity, enhances<01:10:53.120><
Summary:
The committee met for its sixth and final interim meeting after a brief technical delay, approved the October 14 minutes, and heard a presentation on a proposed Kentucky hands-free driving bill. The main discussion centered on distracted driving and a draft measure modeled on South Carolina law that would prohibit holding or supporting a mobile electronic device while driving on public roads, while allowing limited exceptions for parked/stopped vehicles, navigation, emergency reporting, dispatch systems, first responders, and certain hands-free call functions. The bill would make a violation a $100 fine plus court costs, with the draft allocating fine revenue to the traumatic brain injury trust fund, Kentucky trauma care system, and veteran program trust fund. The sponsor also said the bill would address prior concerns about enforcement and clarify that officers need a clear, unobstructed visual observation before stopping a driver, and that they may not search or seize devices or make custodial arrests solely for the violation.
Alyssa Burns gave emotional testimony in support of the bill, describing the death of her young daughter Kimberly in a crash she attributed to a distracted driver and urging lawmakers to pass the measure to improve roadway safety. The sponsor cited Kentucky traffic fatality statistics, including 814 deaths in 2023 and an estimated 20% involving distracted driving, and argued that the bill could reduce preventable deaths. Several members voiced support and sympathy, including remarks comparing the effort to past seat belt legislation and suggesting possible future additions such as community service. One member raised concerns about enforcement and whether officers could reliably observe phone use inside vehicles, while another asked about the bill’s interaction with existing texting-while-driving penalties and whether points would still apply. The sponsor said the draft was still being refined, acknowledged gray areas, and invited further changes as the bill moves forward.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 19th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She's just now learning how to add double digits.
- And while we find opportunities where it could be tough, Hannah is the complete opposite because she
- But if anything, I hope you get an opportunity to go back after we do guest introductions and meet some
- I appreciate the opportunity to present ACR 156.
- Ray never missed an opportunity to celebrate life with family and friends.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a largely ceremonial and procedural floor session. Speaker Revis delivered remarks condemning the sexual abuse allegations involving Cesar Chavez and said he would work with Senate leadership on legislation to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Worker Day. The body also handled several procedural motions, including re-referrals of bills to committees and guest introductions for visiting students, advocacy groups, and university representatives.
The main substantive actions were on a series of resolutions. H.R. 83, recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, drew extensive personal testimony from Assemblymembers about family members and constituents with disabilities, the need for inclusion, and the importance of state funding and direct support services; it was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. ACR 154, recognizing California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and Day, was similarly supported with personal stories about family members with Down syndrome and the need for continued awareness and services; it was adopted after 67 co-authors were added. ACR 148, designating Family Physician Week, highlighted the shortage of primary care doctors and the importance of investment in family medicine; it was adopted after 60 co-authors were added. ACR 156, recognizing National Day of Play, emphasized social connection, reduced screen time, and community engagement; it also passed with 60 co-authors added.
The Assembly also adopted the consent calendar, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 125 related to Ramadan, by a 60-0 vote. Later, members gave an adjournment in memory for Raymond Martin Melgoza, a union laborer and community member from the Central Valley. The session ended with announcements about the schedule, including no floor session on March 20 and a mandatory joint convention on March 23 for the State of the Judiciary address, followed by adjournment until March 23 at 1 p.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Jason Horst, and I appreciate the opportunity to speak before you today on Senate Bill 1379
- But I did ask for a lifeline: creating hope, opportunity, and incentives for career employment is the
- So this would just be an opportunity for ITD to save funds and update their electronic system.
- If we make it clear that a physical copy is still required, I believe they still have the opportunity
- If we make it clear that a physical copy is still required, I believe they still have the opportunity
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from February 26, March 3, and March 5, 2026. It then heard Senate Bill 1379, which would raise Idaho State Police’s Project Choice fee from $3 to $8 to help fund trooper pay and recruitment/retention. Senator Woodward and ISP Director Bill Gardner said the agency is understaffed, behind other law enforcement agencies in pay, and losing recruits and experienced troopers; several law enforcement association representatives testified in support. Senator Cole opposed the bill, arguing it could trigger pay increases for local agencies and ultimately higher property taxes, but the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee next advanced House Bill 742, which modernizes vehicle titling by expanding electronic records and shortening lien-release timelines for Idaho dealers; it passed with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 664, dealing with truck speed differentials and allowing more uniform traffic speeds, also passed after testimony from Rep. Pickett and a Farm Bureau representative in support, despite concerns from one senator about truck safety and traffic conditions. House Bill 716, an Idaho Transportation Department cleanup bill, was sent to the floor as well; it updates gas-tax distribution language after ISP’s funding shift to the general fund and increases funding for the local bridge inspection program from $175,000 to $300,000.
The committee then considered House Bill 825, which would remove a mandatory 50-cent license plate fee going to the Idaho Heritage Trust and replace it with a specialty plate option tied to America 250; the bill was sent to the 14th order for possible amendment. Finally, the committee reconsidered House Bill 629 and adopted an amendment package that would allow electronic vehicle registration while still requiring a physical copy in the vehicle, addressing law enforcement concerns and preserving the bill’s cost-saving goal. The amended bill was then sent to the 14th order for possible amendment, and the committee adjourned.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Ian Quinn, and I get the opportunity of serving as Olympia's Mayor Pro Tem and speaking on
- at the Department of Natural Resources, and I believe this is the first time I've ever had the opportunity
- Again, thank you for the opportunity to continue to work with you on it, and I think that we can get
- Not a finance nerd either, different kind of nerd, but thank you for the opportunity to testify this
- Thank you so much for the opportunity to Thank you so much for the opportunity to testify today.
Keywords:
HB1960, renewable energy, clean energy, solar, wind, battery storage, energy storage, excise tax, property tax exemption, local investment, county revenue sharing, local taxing districts, school districts, Department of Revenue, Department of Commerce, model ordinance, siting, permitting, tribal consultation, tribal capacity grants
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And the executive has not called for a special session for us to have a more deliberative opportunity
- It is frustrating year after year as we have had opportunity to reduce pressure on our taxpaying friends
- that we have to fight to give them a society that will grow, gives people an opportunity to grow, and
- ... ...gives people an opportunity to grow and this state of Arizona to grow.
- SB 1148, family court digital training. SB 1152, immigration association open meetings. Government.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 22 January, 2026; 8:00 AM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate this opportunity to present our budget request for the State Board of Architecture.
- So again, I appreciate this opportunity. In your packages, I provided you two handouts.
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- :10:18.320><c> other</c><00:10:18.560><c> states</c><00:10:19.279><c> run</c> opportunity to see how
- electronic digital um, and offered in an electronic format.<00:51:03.040><c> In</c><00:51:03.280><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:32:25.600><c> to</c> Thank you again for this opportunity to Thank you again for this opportunity
- </c> and the digital nature of these systems. and the digital nature of these systems.
- Thank you for the opportunity to share our concerns about the budget bill.
- Thank you for the time and opportunity to speak in support of this bill.
- </c><01:35:59.280><c> to</c> Um, thank you for the opportunity to Um, thank you for the opportunity to
Bills:
HF2436
Keywords:
child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- He said campuses are eager to do more to address the opioid crisis and that the bill is an opportunity
- He thanked Chair Robbins and the members of the committee for the opportunity to testify and said he
- </c><00:05:19.440><c> to</c> the committee um for the opportunity to the committee um for the opportunity
- He then asked whether two doses would be sufficient and how the authors felt about the opportunity to
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jul 11th, 2025
Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Transcript Highlights:
- One area that we see continued support from the state and opportunity to collaborate is around the R&
- A lot of opportunity there.
- Thank you for this opportunity to be here today. My name is Dr.
- Thank you for the opportunity to speak today and for your leadership on this committee.
- Give our youth opportunity to intern.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Their innovative teaching interprofessional collaboration and real world learning opportunities.
- to access professional development, coaching and networking opportunities.
- And so we took this opportunity to work with me Chi.
- Career opportunities include Child Protective.
- So we have incorporated virtual virtual reality opportunities. Simulations.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- That's not digit single digits, right?
- </c> also means that there is an opportunity also means that there is an opportunity for<01:23:11.760
- So more opportunity for taken up.
- </c> take on the digital world. Thank you. take on the digital world. Thank you.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you so much for this opportunity.
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- </c><03:03:33.399><c> opportunity</c><03:03:33.880><c> to</c> patients don't have the opportunity to